Twangfest (was Re: Half Mad Moon)

1999-02-19 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Junior writes: We just want to cross our Ts, dot our Is, and let our world famous spokesmodel Mr. Mark Wyatt step up to the plate when everything's in order. Ooo, does Mark get to wear that slinky black dress when he makes the big announcement? I think it would be fabulous with those goofy

Re: Twangfest (was Re: Half Mad Moon)

1999-02-19 Thread Danlee2
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh and btw, despite what Matt says, the Damnations are the *best* band in Austin. Is anyone else annoyed by his constant cheerleading for the Gourds or is it just me? Yeah, but that's just Matt. I tend to give him a lot of leeway simply because he contributes so

Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread Terry A. Smith
Great record. You all were right. Except that guy from Usa Today who compared the Damnations TX sister-singers to the Louvin Brother singers didn't know what he was talking about. The only similarity is the fact that the two pairs are each related by blood. I don't hear the X comparisons either,

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread BARNARD
Terry, Although it is indeed exaggerating to compare them to the Louvins, the X comparisons make sense to me. I think these come out more when you see them live. They have certain sounds, harmonies, etc. that have a very "X-like" effect in that context. I forget which song it is, but they

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread William F. Silvers
BARNARD wrote: Although it is indeed exaggerating to compare them to the Louvins, the X comparisons make sense to me. I think these come out more when you see them live. They have certain sounds, harmonies, etc. that have a very "X-like" effect in that context. This struck me as well,

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread BARNARD
Heh, like Bill I worry a bit that all this buzz could be a problem for a fine group. Obviously people should definitely hold on and seem em live this summer, when they'll be out and about. I hope they have some staying power, in any case. Excessive buzz is always a difficult thing to deal

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 2/18/99 12:40:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Obviously people should definitely hold on and seem em live this summer, when they'll be out and about. I saw them for the first time at a Waterloo instore on tuesday, and I was impressed enough to

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread JP Riedie
Because I'm in a bad mood, this whole post really pissed me off. Can it really be that your entire self-worth is predicated on The Gourds and what others think of them? That's pathetic. This is the Damnations shot. How petulant and prissy of you to stomp your feet and hold your breath because

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread JKellySC1
I have figured it out: The Damnations TX are a country version of Cheri Knight. It's good stuff. Slim np - duh

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread Ph. Barnard
Slim quips: I have figured it out: The Damnations TX are a country version of Cheri Knight. Ooooh!! Mrowl! gGood one, Slim. Like I said this morning, don't let the buzz fool ya, they're a fine fine band!!! Nuff said for now, --junior

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread Terry A. Smith
Yup. It worries me though, all the accolades and buzz about 'em here and it's just February. We'll have 'em cut down to size by summer I reckon, and by top ten time they'll be forgotten. g b.s. So which night at Twangfest are The Damnations TX gonna headline? I think it's obvious

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread Ph. Barnard
Actually, Terry, funny you should ask. There are, in fact, several significant developments about Twangfest lately Including headliners, and so on. We're going to get ourselves organized for an announcement of several of these developments in just a very few days. Not trying to be a

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread William F. Silvers
Terry A. Smith wrote: So which night at Twangfest are The Damnations TX gonna headline? I think it's obvious they're gonna be there. Anybody wanna bet? -- Terry Smith, who has no inside knowledge (about anything) That's hard to say Terry, since Thursday will be the Blood Oranges and

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread Matt Cook
You're exactly right. I am a sad case. Except, I think, you're confusing me with someone with any kind of self worth. Sure, I feel happy when someone praises one of my favorite bands' music, but it has absolutely nothing to do with me. I'm not on those records. I just wish my bud's in Austin

Re: Half Mad Moon

1999-02-18 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 2/18/99 5:49:29 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have figured it out: The Damnations TX are a country version of Cheri Knight. Ooooh!! Mrowl! gGood one, Slim. Like I said this morning, don't let the buzz fool ya, they're a fine fine