Re: SXSW stuff

1999-04-22 Thread Don Yates
On Thu, 22 Apr 1999, James Gerard Roll wrote: I don't really think the guy had to name names, he certainly said enough to identify who he was talking about. Obviously not a big fan of insurgent/punk attitude. Perhaps. But the writer also made clear that combining country and rock isn't

Re: SXSW stuff

1999-04-22 Thread Dave Purcell
Jim Roll wrote: There was a comment made in the (SXSW Saturday??) Statesman by the columnest on the inside cover, that named CHicago as a highly over-rated music scene in that he had never heard such bad singing and fake accents,etc. I think he named Freakwater among others . . Yep, I've

Re: SXSW stuff

1999-04-22 Thread Bob Soron
At 3:04 PM -0400 on 4/22/99, the guy who said, "You have to understand, Bob, Robbie Fulks and the Wacos *are* our music scene" wrote: Although Chicago scores extra negative style points for Moonshine Willy and the Handsome Family, two of the worst alt.country bands of all time (though, I did

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread Jerald Corder
I want one of those damn 7" Meat Purv records with all the Madonna songs. Where can I get one other than at one of your sinful shows at the Hole? Jerald

re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread Cherilyn diMond
Thanks guys... I think the winner is "More Record Titles About Chickens." Oy. --cherilyn.

Re: Offlist ==Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread KATIEJOM
yup, I'm having a banner day, sorry!

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread Jeff Weiss
At 11:14 AM 4/2/99 -0600, you wrote: I want one of those damn 7" Meat Purv records with all the Madonna songs. Where can I get one other than at one of your sinful shows at the Hole? It's on Bloodshot. Waterloo? Favorite mail order source? Begging on 6th and Congress? Jeff

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-02 Thread RMould5417
Dave writes: Meat Purveying Cherilyn wrote: c) could someone please for the love of christ send me an album title suggestion that will beat Jo's "When Chickens Cry." Please please please Can't be that many people who remember the Meatmen. I'd vote for "We're the Meat Purveyors

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-01 Thread Joe Gracey
Cherilyn diMond wrote: c) could someone please for the love of christ send me an album title suggestion that will beat Jo's "When Chickens Cry." Please please please "When Chickens Lip" "Chicken Teeth On A Hardwood Floor" "When Chickens Hurl" You can use any of those for free. --

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-01 Thread BARNARD
Joe suggests: "Chicken Teeth On A Hardwood Floor" Now that ain't bad... Or perhaps: "(I spent two years in a hot van with her and all she can think of is) When Chickens Cry?" Or: "Meat the Purveyors"? Or simply: "Swap Meat"? Just trying to be helpful, --junior

Re: SXSW finally

1999-04-01 Thread Barry Mazor
Cherilyn diMond wrote: c) could someone please for the love of christ send me an album title suggestion that will beat Jo's "When Chickens Cry." And Joe G suggested: "When Chickens Hurl" See, now THAT's perfect. And I say that even though I'd tried to get Cherilyn to take "Special

Re: SXSW MOVIES of interest here

1999-03-25 Thread Danlee2
So Barry, what movie stahs did you see??? Was McConaughey (sp?) there for the EdTV thing? What about Elizabeth Hurley? Jenna Elfman? Did you invite any of them to Twangfest??? I need responses on this! dominick dan

Re: SXSW MOVIES of interest here

1999-03-25 Thread Barry Mazor
Mr. McConaughey was present--and played a large part in bringing the flick to Austin--Mr. Woody Harrelson, the noticeable Ms. Elizabeth Hurley, Ms. Ellen DeGeneres and pal Ms. Anne Heche, Mr. Martin Landau, director Ron Howard and (big applause in hall here), the irreplaceable Clint Howard.

Re: SXSW MOVIES of interest here

1999-03-25 Thread Ndubb
Ms. Elizabeth Hurley mmm...

Re: SXSW report (long)

1999-03-24 Thread alnjen
Head to panel discussion on Hank Williams. Most fascinating aspect was contributed by Greil Marcus, who talked about a movie that fancifully described the last show Hank played. "Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave", featuring the great Sneezy Waters, from Ottawa, as Hank. Based on the play

RE: SXSW

1999-03-23 Thread Grant, Jonathan
ahhh the quinessential justification -Original Message- From: Melissa A. Garland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 22, 1999 10:06 AM To: passenger side Subject: Re: SXSW Best P2 moment: Melissa Garland proudly showing me her Zippy the Pinhead tatoo at the BBQ As a lurker

Re: SXSW report (long)

1999-03-23 Thread Debnumbers
In a message dated 3/23/99 5:34:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Head to Liberty Lunch to see Jim Roll (excellent set), That's who I saw at Liberty Lunch that I really liked. Thanks Jim, I saw you there too didn't I?

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Meshel
It was great to see Neko Case for the first time, though the sound problems were disappointing. When did Mike Lemon start playing with her and is it a "permanent" thing? this was their fourth gig together, and he's really excited about it. It's permanent as much as any gig in this crazy world

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Wynn Harris
What I remember, by Wynn Harris What, where, who??? Don who? Only kidding. Hanging out with a bunch of P2ers for the first time, really, and having a blast. For a bunch of twang geeks, we sure know how to have a good freakin' time! Oh and then there was the music. Hadacol, Jim Roll,

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Melissa A. Garland
Best P2 moment: Melissa Garland proudly showing me her Zippy the Pinhead tatoo at the BBQ As a lurker, I am happy to have finally contributed something useful to the list. Now I feel the hangover was worth it. melissa

Re: SXSW

1999-03-22 Thread Jamie Swedberg
Hey everyone-- Well, I hate weaseldom as much as the next person (nearly had to kill some businessy-looking chick who elbowed her way in front of me at a show and, by way of explanation or excuse, flashed a goddamn BADGE at me). But oh my god, what a great time. Dan Bentele said it best--if you

Thanks == Re: SXSW (L-O-N-G)

1999-03-22 Thread KATIEJOM
Hi all, Continued thanks for all those P2ers sharing SXSW stories with "the less fortunate." Sounds like a great time was had by all. The Tom Waits' clips have also been much appreciated. He's been one of my favorites for over 20yrs. Sounds like he's gotten even better with age. During the

Re: SXSW Report

1999-03-19 Thread Tar Hut Records
I'll second that. For those of us who are complete suckers for Teenage Fanclub (I'm raising my hand high and proud) remember this name: The Ice Cream Hands. Lordy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, March 19,

Re: SXSW Report

1999-03-19 Thread KATIEJOM
OK folks, How about some details for the SXSW deprived? Play nice, sharing is "a good thing." K. In a message dated 3/19/1999 9:22:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll second that. For those of us who are complete suckers for Teenage Fanclub (I'm raising my hand

Thanks == Re: SXSW Report

1999-03-19 Thread KATIEJOM
Jerald, Much appreciated!! Kate. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok here's a few things I saw yesterday: Cherilyn's P2 BBQ - The rain held out through the afternoon so the bands played. I saw Cherilyn's roomie Scott play (Bruce Springsteen cover of I'm On Fire), The Meat Purveyors

Re: SXSW Report

1999-03-19 Thread M Rubin
I just saw Devil in a Woodpile half an hour ago at the conference site. They didn't suck. Lots of soon-to-be out of work industry hacks wandering around in a confused daze. Quite a lovely sight really. All for now. Gotta go get the Maraichi band ready for the Bad Liver showcase tonight. Toodles!

Re: SXSW

1999-03-19 Thread JKellySC1
Howdy. what fun! I will do a fairly comprehensive rundown later, but a couple of tidbits: Stubb's lineup of Wayne Hancock, Jeff Black, Radney foster, BR5-49, Leon Russell (with Willie Nelson) and Doug Sahm was rained out after Hancock's short performance. Also, the Fire Dept. raided the

Re: SXSW and me

1999-03-16 Thread Bill Silvers
At 01:01 AM 3/16/1999 Matt wrote: Here's the deal. I'm shooting a commercial in Nac. tommorow, so I can check my mail (I own no Austin computer). I'll be in Austin for SXSW. I'd like to go to the parties, etc. But I don't have a clue where they are. I'd like to meet all you guys (again,

Re: SXSW and me

1999-03-16 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 3/16/99 1:05:03 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll be in Austin for SXSW. I'd like to go to the parties, etc. But I don't have a clue where they are. I'd like to meet all you guys (again, probably). Someone help me out. Does this remind anyone

RE: SXSW and me

1999-03-16 Thread Grant, Jonathan
maybe his dog ate his party schedule? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 9:15 AM To: passenger side Subject: Re: SXSW and me In a message dated 3/16/99 1:05:03 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll

RE: SXSW and me

1999-03-16 Thread BARNARD
maybe his dog ate his party schedule? Na, his printer didn't work. But he'll have it by tomorrow, really!! --junior

Re: SXSW and me

1999-03-16 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 3/16/99 9:40:29 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: maybe his dog ate his party schedule? Na, his printer didn't work. But he'll have it by tomorrow, really!! Matt, were just funnin' with you. hope to see you at some of the parties. Introduce yourself.

Re: SXSW rain?

1999-03-16 Thread William F. Silvers
Cherilyn diMond wrote: Yeah, we'll be there. Bring your raincoats, folks. Forcast is showers. Really? Crap. Anyone planning on being at the BBQ -- if it's raining on Thursday at noon, call the house (number is in email invite thingy) -- I might have to move it to Saturday. kill me,

Re: SxSW note: Tigerlillies

1999-03-15 Thread Christopher M Knaus
Hey there, Dave sez... On Mon, 15 Mar 1999 12:02:33 -0500 "Dave Purcell" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A special SxSW note for you lucky bastards who are going. I know there are a zillion great bands playing and you can't possibly see everyone you want to see. But if you get a chance, please try

Re: SXSW update: final

1999-03-15 Thread LindaRay64
It has been determined that yours truly will have a room at the Days Inn University-Downtown. What good it will do anyone to know that remains to be seen. In my experience, there's never been live music in my hotel room so I've generally been where there is. Still. . .there's a first time for

Re: Excuse me? (was: Re: SXSW)

1999-03-14 Thread Douglas Baxter
Absolutely correct I have not been to Pittsburgh. To save a little face here allow me to bow out gracefully by saying that I am saving Pittsburgh to the last moment like the cherry on the icecream float. Doug.

Gary Floyd (was Re: SXSW news)

1999-03-12 Thread Carl Abraham Zimring
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 12-Mar-99 SXSW news by [EMAIL PROTECTED] Other names that might be of interest include former Dicks leader Gary Floyd, who's playing as part of his new band, Black Kali Ma Is this an acoustic or electric band? Floyd is one hellaciously talented

Re: SXSW off festival page updated...

1999-03-12 Thread Kelly Kessler
I hereby declare that I am in awe of Stacey's Web prowess, and impressed by her tireless efforts to keep everyone (the world!) up to the minute on what's going on in twangdom. And, hey, Stacey, thanks belatedly for the P2 survey. (I believe you were offline when the results were posted.)

Re: SXSW news

1999-03-12 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 3/12/99 10:13:07 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: you're most likely interested in the latest on which acts are playing SXSW proper, like say for instance Tom Waits (!!), Dammit, quit telling people! I wanna get in! Slim np- Bluegrass Mandolin

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread LindaRay64
In a message dated 3/10/99 10:56:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At the request of Barry Mazor, who's leaving shortly for his all-expenses-paid, staying-at-the-swanky-Omni trip to Austin, must be some kinda well-known workin' weasel! Linda

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread Barry Mazor
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At the request of Barry Mazor, who's leaving shortly for his all expense-paid(etc.) must be some kinda well-known workin' weasel! Linda Naw..in my case, more like an unknown workin weasel,...you know, one more runna-the-mill ink-stained wretch with no bylines in

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread Hellcountry
-Original Message- From: Amy Haugesag [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stacey Taylor, I think Austin Motel (er, is Stacey still planning to attend? Someone let me know, please.) Yes, I'm still attending, just in deep lurk mode after my move. I'm currently working on putting up a page of all the

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread William T. Cocke
On Wed, 10 Mar 1999 23:44:42 -0500 Amy Haugesag [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wynn Harris staying at his dad's I don't think I'm blowing anyone's cover here, but I've known Wynn for a long time and can attest to the fact that she's a she g. William Cocke Senior Writer HSC Development

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread Don Yates
On Thu, 11 Mar 1999, William T. Cocke wrote: I don't think I'm blowing anyone's cover here, but I've known Wynn for a long time and can attest to the fact that she's a she g. And a scrappy one at that.g--don

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread JP Riedie
Don't I qualify as an Austinite? I realize I've only lived here for twelve years Or maybe I don't qualify as a P2er... Well, either way, I'll be around and looking forward to seeing everyone everywhere I go. James Hand: Wednesday, 10 PMBroken Spoke Thursday, 6PM Under

Re: SXSW update II

1999-03-11 Thread Amy Haugesag
Don't I qualify as an Austinite? I realize I've only lived here for twelve years Or maybe I don't qualify as a P2er... Well, either way, I'll be around and looking forward to seeing everyone everywhere I go. Erm, the omission was purely unintentional, John. I left off a few other

Re: SXSW: off-festival events??

1999-03-09 Thread Tiffany Suiters
Here is the tentative schedule of acts at Cheapo Records on Lamar and 10th Street. Wednesday, March 17th: 7:00pm Courtney Audain FUZE (Austin) RB/Pop influenced by World Beat Thursday, March 18th: Noon: The Billygoats (Nashville, TN) Pop-a-billy 1:00pm Tony Maserati (Austin) 50's Rock Roll

Re: SXSW: off-festival events??

1999-03-08 Thread William F. Silvers
BARNARD wrote: Is there a web listing anywhere of all the non-festival events, the SXSoWhat shows at various places like the Carousel, etc? You find out anything Junior, let me know. I still have thoughts of trying to round up info for a weekend post on the whole affair.Looks like you were

Re: SXSW: off-festival events??

1999-03-08 Thread JKellySC1
Haven't seen a website, but the 3rd Coast Music issue has a lot of listings. Here is another one (NO FIGHTING!!!): Threadgills South Wed: Dale Watson 7:30PM Thurs: Don Walser 7:30PM Chapparal 10PM Fri: 2PM:b Ruthie the Wranglers 3:15PM: Trigger Gospel 4:30PM: Hazel Dean , no wait, Hazeldine

Re: SXSW: off-festival events??

1999-03-08 Thread BARNARD
There's also some kind of Saturday morning do at the Texacali Grill. Danny Young's thing. Details anyone? --junior

Re: SXSW hype-age

1999-03-08 Thread Chad Hamilton
Club Deville is on Red River between 8th and 9th - across the street from Stubbs. Pretty cool bar. Pretty commercially responsible label.

Re: SXSW: off-festival events??

1999-03-08 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 3/8/99 6:50:21 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's also some kind of Saturday morning do at the Texacali Grill. Danny Young's thing. Details anyone? Texicali Grill Friday: 4PM Ponty Bone 6PM Mandy Mercer Saturday: (11AM-3PM) The South Austin

RE: sxsw Under The Sun

1999-03-07 Thread Jon Weisberger
Here is the tentative schedule of performers in the back yard area at Under The Sun... Maybe Smilin' Jim can tell us which of these acts are going to be solving their labels' problems. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/

RE: sxsw Under The Sun

1999-03-07 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Maybe Smilin' Jim can tell us which of these acts are going to be solving their labels' problems. Maybe Jon can explain how playing in a vintage clothes store during SXSW is like playing ar CRS in front of a few hundred radio programmers. Jim,yawnin'

RE: sxsw Under The Sun

1999-03-07 Thread Jon Weisberger
Maybe Smilin' Jim can tell us which of these acts are going to be solving their labels' problems. Maybe Jon can explain how playing in a vintage clothes store during SXSW is like playing ar CRS in front of a few hundred radio programmers. Maybe Jim can explain how *any* of the gazillion

RE: sxsw Under The Sun

1999-03-07 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Maybe Jim can explain blah blah blah CSRF blah CRS blah blah woof woof. May be I can, may be I can't may be I just don't care, today.

Re: sxsw Under The Sun

1999-03-07 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 3/7/99 2:05:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe Jim can explain blah blah blah CSRF blah CRS blah blah woof woof. If posting schedules is going to elicit these kinds of pissing contests I won't do it. Jon, you ain't coming, so what you got the

Re: SXSW schedule

1999-03-03 Thread Ph. Barnard
Jerker, just put "sxsw" into any search engine and the website should come right up www.sxsw.com, I assume? --junior

Re: SXSW party--heads up!

1999-02-28 Thread Chadborne
Slim, do you have anymore info on this - like what the name of the benefit concert is/what the charity is? you can send it me directly, if you'd like thanks, MichaelBerick That reminds me: isn't Kinky having a benefit in Austin for his wildlife charity (or some other wildlife charity)

Re: SXSW party--heads up!

1999-02-27 Thread BARNARD
Wow, Robbie, Kinky, and Lonesome Bob on the same bill. Not too shabby! g. That reminds me: isn't Kinky having a benefit in Austin for his wildlife charity (or some other wildlife charity) a week or two before Tfest? Do any of you Austinites know the lineup for that show? I vaguely recall a

Re: SXSW party--heads up!

1999-02-27 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 2/27/99 2:05:07 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That reminds me: isn't Kinky having a benefit in Austin for his wildlife charity (or some other wildlife charity) a week or two before Tfest? Do any of you Austinites know the lineup for that show? I

Re: SXSW party--heads up!

1999-02-27 Thread BARNARD
That's a great lineup for Kinky's benefit, but at $100-a-plate you're gonna get a strange crowd indeed Nobody has that kind of bucks excpept socialites, politicians, and drug dealers! I'll go for the afternoon party at the Spoke g. ALSO: I just read on the hillbilly list that WANDA

Re: SXSW query: Broken Spoke??

1999-02-25 Thread Hellcountry
The Broken Spoke is listed as one of the official venues this year. Your wristband'll get you in. Stacey -Original Message- From: Ph. Barnard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does Broken Spoke do wristband admission during SXSW, or are they independent of the whole thing? I have hazy and

Re: SXSW query: Broken Spoke??

1999-02-25 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Yep they're part of the CRSF. Jim, smilin' and smilin'

Re: SXSW query: Broken Spoke??

1999-02-25 Thread Joe Gracey
"Ph. Barnard" wrote: Does Broken Spoke do wristband admission during SXSW, or are they independent of the whole thing? I have hazy and contradictory memories on this one g --junior No, they are not part of SXSW. BTW, it looks like Kimmie Rhodes is doing a benefit thing for David

Re: SXSW query: Broken Spoke??

1999-02-25 Thread Jeff Weiss
At 02:47 PM 2/25/99 -0600, you wrote: Yep they're part of the CRSF. Wouldn't that be CSRF (Corporate Sponsored Rat Fuck) for those playing along at home who weren't here last year. Jeff Miles of Music mail order http://www.milesofmusic.com FREE printed Catalog: (818) 883-9975 fax: (818)

Re: SXSW query: Broken Spoke??

1999-02-25 Thread JP Riedie
Does Broken Spoke do wristband admission during SXSW, or are they independent of the whole thing? I have hazy and contradictory memories on this one g --junior Although your memories are probably hazy from the drink, the Spoke's SXSW role is usually confusing. For many years they remained

Re: SXSW query: Broken Spoke??

1999-02-25 Thread Barry Mazor
And meanwhie, besides the Saturday SXSW line-up there, culminating with Walser-Hancock-Watson, there's the "now I know I'm really in town" Wednesday night line-up at the Broken Spoke--which includes James Hand, Charlie Burton and the Texas 2 Steppers, Ted Roddy's Tearjoint Troubadors, and

Re: SXSW Friday impossible

1999-02-24 Thread BARNARD
Nice list, Barry. If I make it, you'll find me at the Spoke!! --junior

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-18 Thread Chad Hamilton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guess this opens up my Saturday night again. And I was suddenly panicking that it would be opposite Sparklehorse. Who are incidentally playing before the Flaming Lips. Does anyone know if this is going to be a true Flaming Lips' gig or more of that synchronized car

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-18 Thread Ndubb
Who are incidentally playing before the Flaming Lips. Does anyone know if this is going to be a true Flaming Lips' gig or more of that synchronized car stereo crap? I think it's a real one. I suspect they have to get back to making conventional records after that 4 CD thing they did last,

Re: SXSW HOTEL ROOM AVAILABLE

1999-02-18 Thread katahdin
I also have an Austin motel reservation that I won't be using 'cause I'm staying with folks in town. If you want it, write me offlist sometime before Saturday (that's when I'm cancelling it). It's from the 17th thru the 21st (leaving on the 22nd). Steve Kirsch [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I've been

RE: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread Jon Weisberger
It's rare enough that I agree with Jim that I thought I better point it out. IMO, his view of the value of SXSW - or any kind of CSRF - is exactly right. Bluegrass has something a little bit like that in the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual trade show - though not surprisingly,

Re: sxsw - doggin

1999-02-17 Thread NancyApple
Many of you have not gotten the point that I had tried to make. I agree with all of you that you have to make your own opportunites, network, exposure, bla bla bla... SXSW is great. Go home and tell em you went. Make contacts. bla bla on and on. The point is simply this. SXSW seems to have a

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread Ndubb
(good example: Blue Highway. They got a good buzz going before they appeared, and they really nailed down their big-time status by doing a hot showcase for a big crowd) This brings up something I've been curious about Jon. What might you consider big-time status for a bluegrass act? Ever

Re: Mike Ness (Re: SxSW) Cisco Insley

1999-02-17 Thread Ferguson, Dan
Dan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: He's a little too limited in the sound and type of songs he writes w/ Social Distortion, but I wouldn't put anything past the guy. If this thing is really gonna be an acoustic folkish-country record I'll be there the day it's released. A little more

Re: sxsw - doggin

1999-02-17 Thread Ph. Barnard
Nancy: The point is simply this. SXSW seems to have a good racket going with the ticket price, registration price, hotel deals bla bla bla. Damn they have got to make a lot of money. SOmeone is making a lot of money. DO they have to keep all of it. Can any more of it go back to the bands

Re: SXSW

1999-02-17 Thread Chad Hamilton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It looks like there are going to be several cool showcases at SXSW this year. I ran into Johnny Dowd last night, and he told me that his band, the Old 97s, the Bottle Rockets and Robbie Fulks are playing at the Liberty Lunch Saturday night (he's also playing a

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread Ross Whitwam
If this is the case, and I have no reason to dispute it, why should poor old Garth get such a ragging around here for all *his* efforts at self-marketing? It's just a difference of scale, isn't it? Ross Whitwam[EMAIL PROTECTED] Molecular Pharmacology Therapeutics Program Memorial

Re: sxsw - doggin

1999-02-17 Thread NancyApple
That's the way the music industry works, actually. My last comment on the subjest, and I promise I will shut up. I am really sorry if I have stumbled upon a touchy subject for many of you. It just seems like we all love music so much, and I am not just being selfish when I suggest that we try

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Kip writes: But I suspect if you're in the Joe Blow Band from Scranton, PA and you try to convince a rep from Hightone to make your set, it's probably not gonna happen. Why not? Isn't the Joe Blow Band any good? Why are they making music then? What's the point of making the trip? If the band

Re: sxsw criticisms (long)

1999-02-17 Thread JKellySC1
In a message dated 2/17/99 12:14:17 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: what are chances he's gonna come check out JBB? Slim. Leave me outa this. Slim

Re: sxsw criticisms (preachy)

1999-02-17 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
I just wanted to say I have no arguments with either of Kip's or Erin's stance on this. yeah the music biz can suck, but if you go into it with your eyes WIDE OPEN, it'll suck less. Do the people at these conferences make a lot of money? A qualified yes. They are running a business, providing a

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-17 Thread Ndubb
This always happens. That's happenin' opposite The Gourds, GBV, and T. Waits (or Iggy Pop) outdoor showcase deal. Well I gotta say, I can't imagine seeing *anybody* but Tom Waits if the opportunity arises. NW

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-17 Thread Matt Cook
This always happens. That's happenin' opposite The Gourds, GBV, and T. Waits (or Iggy Pop) outdoor showcase deal. I'd love to see my homeys in The Bottle Rockets play at the Lunch, but The Gourds playing a much bigger show means me and my camera. --Matt Cook Chad Hamilton wrote: Someone

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-17 Thread William T. Cocke
On Wed, 17 Feb 1999 16:28:53 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I gotta say, I can't imagine seeing *anybody* but Tom Waits if the opportunity arises. Um, yes. Tom Waits for no one, so they say. William Cocke, off to buy that damn Damnations TX album everyone's raving about Senior Writer

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-17 Thread Matt Cook
That's what I figured. But there was a chance (he's on a movie during SXSW). Iggy Pop's not bad. --Matt Cook William T. Cocke wrote: On Wed, 17 Feb 1999 16:28:53 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I gotta say, I can't imagine seeing *anybody* but Tom Waits if the opportunity arises.

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread stuart
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . Look: SXSW sells a dream. That's why all those bands make the drive (well, that and it can be fun to hear all the great music, depending on how superhuman you're feeling that week, as Junior Barnard once said). And let's not forgot there's a group of

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread stuart
Ross Whitwam wrote: If this is the case, and I have no reason to dispute it, why should poor old Garth get such a ragging around here for all *his* efforts at self-marketing? It's just a difference of scale, isn't it? .Well sure. But its also the same difference of scale that gives the

Re: sxsw criticisms (preachy)

1999-02-17 Thread Erik Gerding
I'm willing to accept this, but I still have some problems withthe underlying concept of the beastie. we do to. That being said, I'd enjoy the heckout of playing the Broken Spoke on Friday night, sure and I would.(Congrats, Countrypolitans). thanks. After I posted I checked the

Re: SXSW Saturday

1999-02-17 Thread Matt Cook
Yeah, but The Gourds, Guided By Voices, and Iggy Pop vs. Sparklehorse or The Bottle Rockets (nothing againgst them, of course)? I know where I will be. At 'the show of legends'. --Matt Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of his pr folks said on the Waits list he will not be at SXSW...but

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-17 Thread Amy Haugesag
Kiplet says, On Tue, 16 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Despite what y'all say about SXSW or any event like it, I think that when playing a showcase, or any CSRF like it, it is up to the artist to make the most of what's available. You *do* have the opportunity to get important people out

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-16 Thread Danlee2
Nancy writes; the trailer park. Sorry, but I agree, it sucks. We had a similar event in Memphis called Crossroads, and it also bites ass. I just don't do them anymore. I dunno, just from our little world I've seen Neko Case, The Damnations, Hadacol, The Gourds, Hot Club of Cowtown,

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-16 Thread James Gerard Roll
On Tue, 16 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone of the bands get anything to cover gas, hotel, or anything other than the "exposure". the standard package is that bands get either $175 cash -or- wristbands for all band members and 1 crew member and a badge for one member of the

Re: SXSW - band pay

1999-02-16 Thread NancyApple
the standard package is that bands get either $175 cash -or- wristbands for all band members and 1 crew member and a badge for one member of the band. Well thank God they get something. Now I am sure that with the $400 that the ring leaders of SXSW charge to attend, and the big ass wrist band

Re: SXSW - band pay

1999-02-16 Thread Todd Larson
My point is this. Like any cattle call, the bands put all thier hopes and dreams and wishes into it. They pull together gas money to drive from bum fuck to attend if they are accepted, and SOMEONE is making a pile of dough on thier dreams. The least any band can ask if they play anywhere, CATLLE

Re: SXSW - band pay

1999-02-16 Thread louicm
In a message dated 2/16/99 11:47:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I figure it cost us about $65 for every minute we were on stage "showcasing" for our big break. NancyApple: I am so sorry, see this is why I don't "do" these things. Everyone I know who has ever gotten anything

Re: sxsw criticisms (my take)

1999-02-16 Thread Jim_Caligiuri
Despite what y'all say about SXSW or any event like it, I think that when playing a showcase, or any CSRF like it, it is up to the artist to make the most of what's available. You *do* have the opportunity to get important people out to see your band/act if you take the initiative to let people

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-15 Thread NancyApple
In a message dated 2/14/99 10:51:20 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's obvious that you haven't paid attention to what I have been saying on why I won't attend these festivals any longer, and why the people whom originally started the SXSW are no longer involved in it. Yeah, I have not read

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-15 Thread Jerald Corder
In a message dated 2/14/99 10:51:20 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's obvious that you haven't paid attention to what I have been saying on why I won't attend these festivals any longer, and why the people whom originally started the SXSW are no longer involved in it. I won't defend SXSW

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