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April 6th Oxford MS The Library
April 7th Starkevills MS Rick's Cafe
April 8th Cleveland MS Delta St. U
April 9th Baton Rouge LA LSU Parade Grounds
April 10th New Orleans LA House of Blues
Apparently,
They are playing the House of Blues in New Orleans on April 10.
Ticketmaster is selling the tickets which are general admission. I don't
know what this is for, or if it's definite or anything, but I really want
to go and would be willing to get together a road trip or something if
and the
VDs pretty not gritty? The Temptations? (And what David no doubt likes
about those Philly folks is that crossing of gritty and pretty.)
Maybe what us Stax supporters would say is that it's definitely the most
country of the three! Though there wer other southern soul labels that
could
At 10:36 AM 2/2/99 -0600, good ol' Stormin' Soron wrote:
I'm not disagreeing, David, and I'm not putting words in your mouth, but
this seems to me to be a heartbeat away from the commercial assumption
that, if it sells well, it must be good.
I guess I'm saying it doesn't work EITHER
percentage of my vinyl came direct from garage
sales flea markets.
Quite strong in early 70's arena rock and mid 80's Euro-synth pop. Really
lacking in the soul area. However, I'm making up for that by acquiring
CD's right left.
Again, my vinyl is destined for digital reformatting
On Tue, 2 Feb 1999, Scary Jerry wrote:
Come on over folks for a great dose of Bad Company, Foghat, Rainbow,
Deep Purple, UFO, Yes, Asis, Al Stewart, Blancmange, Ultravox,
Communards.
You just *had* to name names, didn't ya? Don't you realize that it's
almost lunchtime on the West Coast?
Speaking of which, has P2 ever talked about the whole
California country rock style of harmony where it's always in
unrelentingly sweet thirds-no tension, no dissonance, no variation?
Er, ah, that's your basic bluegrass harmony. Not Stanley
mountain music,bluegrass. Via Chris Hillman,
as Crosby,
Stills, and Nash. If I hear another person telling me how great their weak,
vanilla-assed harmonies are, I'm going to get out my Soul Stirrers disc and
beat em over the head with it. Yeah, I'll give you something to helplessly
hope for. Anyway, I will say that the Byrds sometimes managed
Speaking of which, has P2 ever talked about the whole California country
rock style of harmony where it's always in unrelentingly sweet thirds-no
tension, no dissonance, no variation? Obviously, the Bakersfield thang was
another kettle of fish, but I find this particular style I'm talking
um, it also has the advantage that everyone can sing it.
Linda, still sodden with with populism in the wake of Friday night's concert
for the People's Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle featuring
Pete Seeger
In a message dated 1/31/99 7:28:23 AM Central Standard Time,
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the whole California country rock style of harmony where it's always in
unrelentingly sweet thirds-no tension, no dissonance, no
variation...cloying whether it's the Byrds, the Eagles, Desert
Rose...whoever.
Er, ah, that's your basic bluegrass harmony. Via Chris Hillman, Herb
Pedersen,
Barry Mazor wrote:
Post-Byrds California style--and I can
only say that LOTS of ol' rockers were fairly turned off by the
"new"Crosby-dominated sound notions of CSN at the time, for the "blanding
down" reasons raised . If you were a hardcore fan of the Band and Dylan
and the Burrito
t;.
As you can see, I have too much time on my hands.
And of course Golden Smog's _Down By The Old Mainstream_ also featured a
nice cover of Bobby Patterson's Jewel/Paula cut _She Don't Have To See You
(To See Through You)_.
My view of country-soul btw would be epitomised by William Bell's _You
above a barroom door that reads "Tonight: Resoul Hawkrun".
As you can see, I have too much time on my hands.
And of course Golden Smog's _Down By The Old Mainstream_ also featured a
nice cover of Bobby Patterson's Jewel/Paula cut _She Don't Have To See You
(To See Through You)_.
My view of countr
Walker, Jason wrote:
Muscle Shoals studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama where artists such as
Dan Penn, Eddie Hinton and Arthur Alexander to name just a few
Or one of my personal favourites by Boz Scaggs after his Steve
Miller Blues Band stint, but before silk suited aliens inhabited
carnations. The music I like most incorporates
country, blues and rockabilly. If you want to hear some really good stuff,
I suggest you get a hold of Ray Charles: The Country and Western Recordings.
Released last fall, it is a wonderful
collection of pure country soul. I can't say enough about i
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Ah yes, another fine example. Although one I'll suggest doesn't quite work as
well as I'd hope is what I've heard of Jim Lauderdale's work. A wonderful
voice and the boy's got plenty of twang 'n soul in him. So how come I find it
all mostly dull?
I've tried hard
s output to Stax's, though barring the gun I don't
really see any need to choose. I will, however, give a shout out to Gamble
and Huff and Philly International (the O'Jays, Harold Melvin, etc.) which I
will proclaim loudly as my favorite of all the great soul labels.
Especially if we can inc
teningly honest
lyrical moments. As cool as anything on Stax (IMO).
As for country-soul, does anyone else listen to Joe Tex? And how about
Messrs. Sahm and Yoakam? Or Ms. McKee's "You Gotta Sin" LP? Or, even Jon
Spencer's collaboration with RL Burnside? I think all these records are
knee-deep in the groove AND grits . . .
Lance
Carl:
On the fabulous Hi label where Willie Mitchell produced so much fine
music. Does anyone here own the Hi box set? Is it a representative
collection of that label's finest releases?
Oh yeah. WIllie Mitchell was a recording genius Besides Ann
Peebles, what else *is* in that box
Joe Gracey writes:
There is no substitute for a 60s-era soul review. Take my word for it.
Okay, as sad as it is, I'll provide a bookend to Joe's James Brown
story. The year was 1988. I had graduated from college about a year
earlier and was working and teaching bass at a local musical
I 'll jump in to say Sr. Silvers nails this situation--Lauderdale's records
have somewhat varying sounds, but they're more miss than hit than picking
up his strengths as a performer--and he's definitely got those. His live
solos veer towards the dramatically soulful (in a Memphis sense!)--which
Why does GE Smith get so slagged?
I think it's the hair and the grimaces he makes. g
Jim, still smilin'
You're walking on thin territory Jim.
Barry
Shag-challenged and grimmacing. In a nice way.
(Maybe he could change his name to RCA Smith. More retro.)
Jerald Corder wrote:
So what's my point? He has written alot of great songs scattered on his cds
and covered on others. I smell a compilation tape that might open some
eyes. But then it might not.
I did one for an unnamed P2er. Fell into the "might not" category, but it was fun
to do.
Why does GE Smith get so slagged? While I may not be a huge Hall Oates
fan and band leading SNL might not be the most cred producing gig, I've
always thought the guy can play.
I'm sure he can, but as someone else said just watching the guy was
painful. I use to watch a good deal of
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Meanwhile, outside of town, James' estranged wife had come up to New
Hampshire and tried to burn down the motel where James and his band were
staying, not knowing that he was at the fairgrounds at the time.
this is cool.
--
Joe Gracey
President-For-Life,
Sez Carl Z:
Speaking of which, the local PBS station aired a tribute to Muddy Waters
this week which featured a number of luminaries guesting with a house
band featuring G. E. Smith (ugh), Johnnie Johnson Charlie Musselwhite.
The highlight was a very long appareance by Buddy Guy...
I saw some
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Kelly Kessler wrote:
Who can tell me more about Johnnie Johnson?
I can't tell you a damn thing. Listen to some Chuck Berry records,
Johnnie's all over them. Also, rent that Keith Richards flick about
celebrating Chuck's birthday. Johnnie's in that, with some good
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Kelly K. wrote:
Who can
tell me more about Johnnie Johnson?
Barry replied:
Already am experienced Midwest keyboard man (St. Louis or Kansas City
originally, I think) when he met Chuck Berry--this was the guy who
Claire Nixon wrote:
Does anyone here like motown?
I'm not real fond of the records, but I love the bass player...
--
Joe Gracey
President-For-Life, Jackalope Records
http://www.kimmierhodes.com
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Does anyone here like motown?
I'm not real fond of the records, but I love the bass player...
James Jamerson, for those of you scoring at home.
Carl Z.
fond of Jamerson, many Motown records, and Joe's
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Claire Nixon wrote:
Does anyone here like motown?
When it comes to Soul music I prefer Stax stuff, but...yeah!
Motown Records put out some very heavy sides, especially in the '60's.
Twang content: Records
Some but prefer Stax/Volt Memphis stuff
Iceman
Claire Nixon wrote:
Does anyone here like motown?
O, yeahh. A day without some soul music is like a day without
sunshine.
Favourites: Arthur Alexander - Back Roads, In The Middle Of It All
Aretha Franklin, James Carr, Percy Sledge, Otis, Booker T The MGs - I know
they're not strictly Motown but, what the hell.
Junior Walker
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Joe Gracey wrote:
Jeff Sohn wrote:
Don't forget Carol Kaye who also played on many Motown sessions including those of
Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Supremes, and Marvin Gaye.
I may be completely wrong, but wouldn't that be later on after Motown
moved out to LA? She
Kip:
Twang content: Records that *successfully* combine country and
soul elements are as wonderful as they are rare.
Neal:
totally, because the down side means twangless groove rock with an acoustic
guitar.
Can you
totally, because the down side means twangless groove rock with an
acoustic
guitar.
Can you say "Dave Matthews Band"?
Exactly. In fact, the more I thought about it, the more it seems like the
country-soul equation gone awry equals AAA in general.
Anyhoo, the Band is a
Thanks to Joe for that great Jimmy Day piece. This is what music is all
about, isnt it?
Joe also wrote about Muscle Shoals:
Yeah, I produce an artist from France who recorded there and told me
stories.
Another great source for good stories is Peter Guralnick's "Sweet Soul
Music,&q
Boy, when I hear the words "country" and "soul" in the same sentence,
the first person that comes to mind is Buddy Miller. I guess over the last
couple
years his albums have stayed in my favorites as long as anyones. Tasty!
Ah yes, another fine example. Although one
hands.
Junior Walker
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Although Stax-Volt and Al Green ultimately rule the roost, as far as
I'm concerned, that early Muscle Shoa
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the down side of (fusing country and soul) means twangless groove rock
with an acoustic guitar. In fact, the more I thought about it, the more
it seems like the
country-soul equation gone
If you ever want to hear some good Muscle Shoals gossip, drop by Fame
the next time you're driving through northern Alabama (assuming you
have occasion to drive through northern Alabama...). Rick Hall's
wife still works the front desk at the studio, and she can dish
dirt with the best of them!!!
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