NanciNet Digest 11-27-98
// Hope those of you in the States enjoyed your Thanksgiving Day.
// Today's two-day digest includes reports from Nanci's concerts
// in Dublin and Glasgow, a little bit about related artists, and
// a few more of those lists...Enjoy! [BP]
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Subject: NN: Meeting Nanci
From: "nancy abrams" (nanhum@hotmail.com>
Robbie's posting and query has prompted me to share my "meeting Nanci"
experience. And since Thanksgiving is looming but a few hours ahead, I
can count that as one of the things in my life I can be grateful for.
After all, how many people get to meet their idol? And then have her
stay steady on that pedestal you have put her on.
She was to perform here on her OVOR tour. It is a small university town
and I know where the guests who perform at the university stay.
The afternoon of the performance, Sara, my daughter and I went to the
hotel and decided to hang out at the bar and act like a couple of goofy
groupies. We met Pat and Fran on the way in and they were a hoot.
Anyway, Sara and I are sitting at the bar and she needs to go to the
ladies' room. I am chatting with the bartender and just getting ready to
go out to my truck to get the tape of OVOR I had made off the CD so she
could play it in the bar. I look over towards the door and there is
Nanci sort of "stumbling" in (explanation to come)and looking over at
me. (I am the only one at the bar.) I rose off my stool and pointed at
her and went, "oh my God, there she is" over and over and over. I looked
over at the bartender hoping she would slap me out of my silliness.
Nanci walked over held out her hand to shake mine and asked me my name.
I was impressed with how tall she is. I am short so I had to crane my
neck, nearly. She then asked me if I was going to her show that night;
(A clear sign of her modesty). I told her I not only was going to see
her that night but I was going to see her the next night at her next
venue as I had got the ticket for a birthday present. She looked at my
quizzically. (Another sign of her modesty). We talked a bit about her
music or something or other, I was in a state of minor shock--but I
mentioned a song she had recorded that was not on any of her albums and
I knew she had recorded it in Europe. That seemed to make her eyes light
up and she smiled, apparently pleased that I was familiar with her
music. She then left, I guess, I was in a minor state of shock. I went
out to get the tape and on the way back in, there is Nanci again and we
were walking in the lobby talking! I couldn't believe I was walking
along talking to HER! I happened to have a camera with me (of course)
and I asked her if I could get her picture. She said ok, but had to
hurry 'cause she had her clothes down the street at the laundromat.
Honest! She sat by the window in the bar and posed. I went over and
thanked her and then my daughter comes in and tells me to be quiet and
look over at her and she called to Nanci and we looked over at her (she
had a camera as well) and took our picture together. (It is now on my
desk at work.) Later, Sara told me that she saw Nanci out in the lobby
and went up to her and wanted to say, "My mother would really like to
meet you," but she was speechless so she just took her by the arm and
sorta pushed her into the bar. (Thus, Nanci sorta stumbling in.) I say
to be gracious after that takes a real "mensch." (Get out your Yiddish
dictionary.)
As it turned out, Nanci got ill and had to cancel that show and the one
that I was going to the next night as well. I was determined to see the
concert so I was able to finagle a backstage pass from someone with the
promise that I would only use it for standing room for the show in
Berkeley (CA). I went to the venue and as someone was going to see if I
could get in with the pass (after already going to two other doors),
some fellow came out of nowhere and offered me a ticket--for free! It
was lower mezzanine, right in the center. (This taught me that if you
are determined and focused enough you can make anything happen. Funny
how we learn life's lessons.) Now when I see the OVOR video, aside from
Ann Richard's's intro and a few of the guests, the show was the same, so
I get to relive it whenever I see it. And of course, with that photo on
my desk. (By the way, my camera was broken so the picture I took of
Nanci didn't turn out. Thank goodness for my daughter!) I wrote Nanci a
poem later about the "bug" she got while she was here. They said it was
allergies, but here they have another name for it in these parts and one
day I will share this very funny poem with y'all. It is called "Nanci's
Lament." I love telling this story and I am happy to share it with
those who can relate (as opposed to those who think I am a real geek!)
Nancy
"When I give food to the poor
they call me a saint.
When I ask why the poor have no food,
they call me a communist."
Dom Helder Camara
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Subject: NN: Carolyn Hester gig in London.
From: "Mark Tovey" (marktee@hotmail.com>
Hi all,
Just quickly popping out of delurk mode....as I haven't heard
it mentioned on the list yet (and I'm sure a few of the Londoners out
there will be interested), there is a Carolyn Hester gig on in London on
Wednesday the 2nd. Gig info : Weavers (a smallish venue in North (or is
that Norf :) London) at 8pm - Support act : can't remember off the top
of my head, but it is a local singer/songwriter. Also, as it is around
that time, a guest appearance by our favourite singer/songwriter may be
on the cards (one can only hope...fingers, arms and legs crossed :)
Best wishes to all,
Mark "waiting with great antici.............pation for the London shows"
Tovey
PS...is there any NanciNet gathering planned for the Monday nite
concert?...cos I haven't heard anything, and i would love to put some
faces to names...replies to private email
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Subject: NN: originals cd.
From: GORDON1717@aol.com
Hi Everybody,
here's a little update concerning the originals cd. Like all good and
righteous things this one is beginning to take on a life of it's own. Susan
Peete dropped me a line and suggested that we should dedicate the cd to our
dear friend Maggie and donate any profits to her transplant fund. (Sue you are
a visionary!). Several people have offered their songs so far (there are a
couple of names you will know and a couple that will suprise and delight you,
more on that when we firm it up). I was wondering if anyone has a way of
asking Ms. Satterfield or Mr. Hooker if they might have something lying around
in the basement that might add to the content. Of course the charm would be
if a certain someone might come up with something but .......
Nevertheless this is still first and foremost a forum for our talent so if you
are wavering on whether or not to contribute I suggest you bite the bullet and
do it. If you need the info again drop me a line and I will send it all to
you.
By the way, it looks like I will be moving after Christmas to the great state
of Missouri, a little ways outside of St Louis. Any NN'ers out there?
GET BUSY !!!!!............. Gordon
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Subject: NN: Nanci is guest on Mondlock album
From: Maryl Neff (maryl@songs.com>
Greetings N'ners:
More than a year ago I got to meet Nanci when she came to the studio to
record backing vocals for "Comin' Down in the Rain" for Buddy Mondlock's
new album. (Yes, this is the same "Comin' Down in the Rain" on OVOR --
Buddy is the songwriter.) I just got word that the album is due out
sometime in the next few weeks. While I haven't heard the final mix of this
song or the album in its entirety, I can tell you that I *know* it's going
to be a good one. Buddy's known for his deep and sensitive lyrics, and the
production is going to be gorgeous. Here is the note I wrote for the
songs.com newsletter (yes, I work for songs.com AND I used to work for
Buddy, whose music I happen to like and respect a lot):
"BUDDY MONDLOCK's 'Poetic Justice' is almost here! I have to admit that few
albums have me sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation of their
arrival. But this is one of them. It could be that I, like many Buddy
Mondlock fans, simply can't wait to see what this gentle and amazing
songwriter will do next. Or it could be because I attended a number of the
studio sessions and heard first-hand the magic in the making. Whether I was
listening to Nanci Griffith's guest vocals on 'Comin' Down in the Rain' or
the string quartet whose appearance was one of Buddy's long-time dreams,
what I heard was amazing. Other guest artists on the album include Guy
Clark, Ellis Paul, JONELL MOSSER and Darryl Scott. If you're a fan of
Buddy's or you have a taste for such artists as TOM PRASADA-RAO and TOM
KIMMEL (co-writer of the title track), this album is a must-have and will
make a very special gift."
Anyway, if you're interested you can check out Buddy and listen to song
samples (sorry, Comin' Down in the Rain isn't one of them) at
(http://songs.com/buddy>.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Maryl
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Subject: NN: top 10 list 1998
From: "Steve Goldberger" (steve@aldgategroup.com>
A tough one because our CD's are spread out between the car and our two
residences. Not sure of some of the exact titles. Working from memory on
some of these.
In no particular order:
OV-II; goes without saying
Lucinda Williams: Car Wheels...
Bruce Hornsby: Spirit Trail; Another amazing work by one of my faves.
On this huge volume of work (double CD) it seems he's brought together his
early country rockin' roots with his later jazzier stuff in a seamless mesh
of heartfelt and technically spectacular playing.
Emmylou Harris: Spyboy: Again a new fresh take on the old tunes and a raw
but sweet blend of all my favourite influences. I saw these guys on their
last tour with Daniel Lanois playing guitar. Some amazing playing by all
members of her 3 piece back up band.
Colin James - Little Big Band II; great big band blues
Shawn Colvin: Holiday Songs and Love Songs (or Lullabies?) - the
christmas album of the year.
Lyle - Step Inside this house - ditto to all everyone else has already
said.
Bela Fleck - Left of Cool (? ) Bela does it again.
Rhthym & Smoke - The Cuba Sessions: A sampler of the many different styles
of Cuban music and bands. Very uplifting.
Steve Wariner - Burning the Road house down. - Sorry Vince (Gill),
Steve's 'really da man. A consistantly great singer, writer and guitar
player.
Steve
http://www.aldgategroup.com/BumTickerPages/BumtickerHomePage1.htm
http://www.aldgategroup.com/stevesbands.html
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Subject: NN: TOP 12 ALBUMS
From: John Hodges (jqhodges@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
Hi everyone. Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's my list. There's 12, simply because that's how many albums i
really, really liked this year. One for every month.
Something feels wrong with a year where both Nanci and the Cowboy Junkies
released albums, and yet I can't justify putting either in my top ten.
These are two of my all-time favortite artists as well. Oh well, maybe
next time.
Albums which I don't own yet, but would probably make the list include: Big
Fish Ensemble's "State Bird of Big Fish Ensemble" and Bruce Springsteen's
"Tracks". I've had a very clean bootleg of the Dylan Live '66 concert for
several years, but I would otherwise have put it as my #1 of the year. No
live concert matches Dylan's "Royal Albert Hall" show (misnamed for many
years. it actually was the manchester free trade hall).
And in a new category, last year's release that has stayed with me the most
this year is Paul Simon's "Songs From the Capeman". The poet Derek Walcott
co-wrote lyrics, and i had the pleasure of hearing him read at UC Berkeley,
where he answered questions about working with Paul Simon. The album is
really fine, though it sounds like the musical tanked in New York City.
O.K.,here we go.
1)
DAN BERN SMARTIE MINE
Dan's recent double album, released only through his web site and at shows.
This is by far his best album, eclipsing the ones he has released on Sony.
It comes close to capturing his amazing live shows (though it is a studio
album). 140 minutes of music for $15, also the bargain of the year. Dan
is a folk/rock/alternative sorta guy. He can be an acquired taste, but is
well worth the effort. This album includes his hilarious "talkin' woody,
bob, bruce and dan blues", whereby he uses the story of woody guthrie and
bob dylan's meeting to attempt to get bruce springsteen to anoint him as
the voice of the new generation. Also, the haunting "Crosses" evokes
loneliness better than anyone i've yet heard, our lady Nanci included.
2)
LUCINDA WILLIAMS CAR WHEELS ON A GRAVEL ROAD
Everything has been said about this already. If it wasn't for the stunning
Dan Bern album, this would be my #1. Though i still say it isn't her best
album (the self-titled one wins that award in my book. Sweet old World
also beats this one, imho. )
3)
REM UP
A fine, more subtle REM album. Michael Stipe seems to becoming more and
more of a caricature of himself. But he can be as cartoonish as he wants
if he continues to write these lyrics. This wins the moody/atmospheric
album of the year award. REM performed some of these songs live at this
year's Bridge Benefit Concert in the bay area. They hold up well live.
4)
DAN BERN 50 EGGS
Dan's second major-label album on Sony. A great album, but fails to
capture his live appeal and sense of humor.
5)
ELVIS COSTELLO AND BURT BACHARACH PAINTED FROM MEMORY
Some of the most beautiful love songs (sincere and bitter) that i've heard
this side of Elvis Costello's "All this Useless Beauty". A timeless album.
6)
GILLIAN WELCH HELL AMONG THE YEARLINGS
Another fine Gillian album.
7)
BILLY BRAGG AND WILCO MERMAID AVENUE
A collection of previously unrecorded Woody Guthrie songs. These are *fun*
songs with an earthy sense of humor. Billy and Wilco mesh nicely.
8)
LYLE LOVETT STEP INSIDE THIS HOUSE
This album came alive for me after seeing Lyle play the songs at the
gorgeous Paramount Theater in Oakland. The highlights for me are the
Townes Van Zandt songs, including "Lungs" which the Cowboy Junkies play
live with a similar feel to Lyle's version.
9)
PEARL JAM YIELD
A return to form for PJ. "Wishlist" is probably the most gorgeous song
they've written.
10)
SON VOLT WIDE SWING TREMELO
Another fine Son Volt album, capturing melancholy like no other band can.
Not as good as Trace, but better than "Straightaways". But what in heck is
a "Medicine Hat"?! Love the song, but it stymies me!
11)
THE HORSE WHISPHERER SOUNDTRACK
Not a bad song in the bunch. My favorites are Allison Moorer and Iris DeMent.
12)
KATE CAMPBELL VISIONS OF PLENTY
Worth it for the title song alone. My favorite of Kate's.
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Subject: NN: Glasgow - Thursday
From: "Charlie Macdonald" (charlie.macdonald@virgin.net>
Hi Folks,
Just got back in from the Nanci concert at the Armadillo in Glasgow - she
(and I) are back again tomorrow. Here's some brief bullet points from
tonight's show:
* Robbie and Andy (Dublin concerts) - you were right, this concert is a
treat. Mesmerising.
* Like OV2 was like no other Nanci album, this was like no other Nanci
concert. She shared the stage / vocals / songs with Tom Russell, Eric
Taylor, Dave Van Ronk, Iain Mathews, Odetta, Carolyn Hester, Andrew Hardin,
Delores Keane, Brian Willoughby,Clive Gregson and the Blue Moon Orchestra.
* Nanci was in fine voice, in fine spirits and looked terrific. We were in
the second front row and she looked really happy and seemed to be enjoying
every minute.
* The highlights included Odetta and choir singing Kumbaya - Nanci said she
had "the voice of God" , Dress of Laces and Eric Taylor's Four Great White
Father's. I bought the Eric Taylor CD "Resurrect" after the show.
* The set list (including the encores) was listed in a free four page
programme. I managed to get a few extra copies of the programme and will get
a few more tomorrow night, so if any Nanci memorabilia collectors want a
copy, please let me know and I'll be happy to send you one.
* The show was filmed for future video release. The film crew were at the
foot of the stage right through the show but only occasionally obstructed
our view.
* Delores Keane arrived late, she had been helping to switch the Christmas
lights on in Omagh and her flight was delayed. Nanci was extremely relieved
when Delores arrived at their duet on Never be the Sun was very moving.
Okay, it's almost 1 a.m. here in the UK and I must get to bed - or should I
have one more beer.
Goodnight,
Charlie (heading for the fridge) Macdonald
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Subject: NN: Re: Glasgow - Thursday
From: "Hans Janssen" (hjanssen@mail.dotcom.fr>
Hi,
Great to see these reviews at the moment I'm preparing for my trip to London
to see Nanci twice in the Barbican!
And Charlie choose your last option and take that beer.
met vriendelijke groeten,
Hans Janssen
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Subject: Re: NN: What reviews?
From: Halesbop@aol.com
hjanssen@mail.dotcom.fr writes:
> Great to see these reviews...
Have I been missing something? There have been a couple of interesting posts
about the shows this week, but nothing that has described the actual concerts,
noted who was there onstage, or what songs were performed. I, for one, would
like to see more details. How about it?
Thanks,
Steve
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Subject: NN: your driving me nuts
From: Scaryxxx@aol.com
First we get a report from kennedy saying he won't bore us with the details of
the song list Nanci did in Dublin and now Andy says Kennedy did such a good
job covering the concert that he won't go into details.WILL SOMEONE PLEASE
bore me with the details of the Dublin shows ,we've been waiting months to
find out what was played and who played other then Nanci,thanks I'll hang up
and wait to hear your anwser. your complaicent(sp) friend Gary
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Subject: NN: Top Ten of 1998
From: Tom Gill (tgill@igc.org>
Since some have already started this; as I was digesting theroast turkey and
pumpkin pie, I figured it would be a good moment to figure out my Top 10
Albums of 1998. I know that there are some other great albums released this
year which I haven't had a chance to listen to yet, so I am sure I'm
missing a few. But of the ones I've actually heard/purchased, here's my
Top Ten. I give them all BIG recommendations, the top four especially-
head and shoulders above the next six in my rankings.
-Tom Gill
Lubbock, Texas
tgill@igc.org
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(1) Lucinda Williams- Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
No question, this is the Album of the Year.
(2) John Mellencamp- John Mellencamp
On this album, Mellencamp returned to his "heartland" sound, a bit older
and wiser after his heart attack, and he brings back more elements of
traditional Americana music reminiscent of his breakthrough
"Lonesome Jubilee" and "Scarecrow" albums. Wins the comeback record of the
year award by a country mile, and is probably his best ever. I'd love to see
Mellencamp and Nanci (or Mellencamp and Lucinda) do something together.
Why has no one else listed this album in their Top Ten? It's just
incredible.
(3) Lyle Lovett- Step Inside This House
Lyle's 2-CD tribute to fellow Texas songwriters is an absolute masterpiece.
(4) Soundtrack- Hope Floats
It's not often that I place an album with songs by Garth Brooks and the
Rolling
Stones so highly ranked, but skip the movie, just listen to the soundtrack.
(5) Various Artists: Treasures Left Behind- Remembering Kate Wolf
I had the pleasure and joy to meet Nina Gerber on several occasions when
I lived in California, and was awed by her musicianship. But here she has
assembled a great all-star cast of musicians to perform Kate's songs
in tribute.
(6) Los Super Seven - Los Super Seven
A quirkily-assembled borderland supergroup featuring Joe Ely, most of the
Texas Tornados and Los Lobos, and country star Rick Trevino. It's hard
to say which is the best version of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee- Plane Wreck
at Los Gatos" released this year- theirs or the one on the next album.
(7) Nanci Griffith et al. - Other Voices, Too
Doesn't measure up to OVOR (one of my top 5 albums EVER); still good.
(8) Soundtrack- The Horse Whisperer
ANYTHING which reunited "The Flatlanders" HAS to make this list.
(9) Jimmy Buffett- Dont Stop the Carnival
Straying a bit from typical "Parrothead" territory, Jimmy and his Coral
Reefer Band unite with Herman Wouk (spoken word narration) to perform
Buffett's libretto to their collaborative stage adaptation to Wouk's book.
(10) Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue
They join forces to set some of Woody Guthrie's "unfinished songs" to
music.
Just Missed (Honorable Mention, #11): James McMurtry, "Walk Between the
Raindrops."
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Subject: Re: NN: Top Ten of 1998
From: RonHennesy@aol.com
(Tom Gill) writes:
(( (9) Jimmy Buffett- Dont Stop the Carnival Straying a bit from typical
Parrothead territory, Jimmy and his Coral Reefer Band unite with Herman Wouk
(spoken word narration) to perform Buffetts libretto to their collaborative
stage adaptation to Wouks book. >>
(I'm curious: did you type those squares for apostrophes, or are you and I
somehow working with different Web text formats? Or are the squares part of
some Web lingo I'm not familiar with?)
I'm a huge Buffett fan, and some 20 years ago had the great honor to meet him
(in ragged cutoffs and bare feet) when I lived in Key West, selling real
estate. I'm particularly interested in his recent forays into other art forms
besides songwriting and performance, and highly recommend the two books of his
I've read: "Tales from Margaritaville" and "Where is Joe Merchant?". I look
forward to buying his latest: "A Pirate Looks at Fifty." Also high on my
shopping list is the album you described, "Don't Stop the Carnival." I'm
particularly intrigued by his collaboration with Herman Wouk, which is similar
to future collaborations I imagine for Nanci. (As I've written, I like to see
her team up with Texas novelist Larry McMurtry, whose books show up more than
once on her album covers.)
I enjoyed reading your other reviews too. I'm familiar with some but not all
of the artists you described.
Thanks!
Ron Hennessy
// Ron's first paragraph asked about the "square boxes" in Tom's previous.
// These are the result of using an editor (Microsoft Word, usually) that
// replaces straight apostrophes and quotes (that can be confused with inch
// and foot marks) with true "curly" signs. While this works well when one
// prints from Word, it doesn't work well in email -- they get changed to the
// dreaded "square box." Tom's post (earlier in the digest) contained many of
// these little boxes. I try to edit them for the digest. But it would make
// everybody's life easier if those of you who use these editors would turn
// that feature off (ya listenin, Bruce Miller?)...[BP]
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Subject: NN: Nanci in Glasgow - Thursday 26th November
From: "James Tracey" (J.Tracey@btinternet.com>
Last night's show was fantastic. Nanci was in great voice and the perfect
hostess at the perfect party.
Highlights for me: Kumbaya, led by Odetta; Wall of Death; and the 'Sisters
of Arms', Dolores Keane & Nanci with Dolores' 'Never Be the Sun'; The Road
to Aberdeen. But really it is wrong to pick out bits from a truly wonderful
concert - but then I am a bit biased.....!
The concert was being filmed 'for a future video' - worth waiting for.
Disappointments though: this was my first time at the Glasgow Armadillo - I
feel it lacks atmosphere. Also there were PLENTY of spare seats. To quote
one of the ushers, "I've never seen it so quiet up here (rear circle)." They
even brought those in the balcony down and gave then a free choice of seats.
Reasons for this - cost (#22.50 top price); venue (away from the centre of
the city and not well served by public transport - and it is a big venue);
lack of publicity; the fact that Nanci is playing there again tonight. I
thought this might be a sell out, but I notice from today's papers that
tickets are once again on sale at the door. Surely a disappointment......
Anyway I will be there again tonight and I just can't wait.
A friend out in the madness.
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Subject: NN: Article & Top Ten
From: DRiley4510@aol.com
Hi,
There's quite a long article on Lucinda Williams in the UK paper the Guardian
today, 27th. Nov. The writer is obviously a big fan. He says,
"...she is Nanci Griffith with boxing gloves, Joan Baez with a motorbike and
Sheryl Crow without an image consultant..."
Here's a CD top ten of mine in no particular order other than alphabetical by
artist.
Chuck Brodsky Radio
Cry Cry Cry
John Gorka After Yesterday
Cindy Greene Winona City Limits
NG OV2
Lyle Lovett Step Inside This House
Ellis Paul Transluscent Soul
Eric Taylor Resurrect
Lucinda Williams Car Wheels...
Victoria Williams Musings of a Creekdipper
Mentioned in dispatches: Kate Campbell, Visions of Plenty.
Anticipated treats: Susan Werner, Time Between Trains & Vince Bell's new CD
only available via his web site (I think!).
Two days to the Barbican!
Best wishes,
Dave.
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Subject: Review in UK press
From: j.davis@virgin.net (j.davis@virgin.net)
A pleasant, if insubstantial, review by Adrian Thrills (!) in the Daily
Mail, one of our biggest selling national tabloids, of the opening night of
the short tour in Dublin:
"...A huge star in Ireland, where she had a No 1 with FAD in the
Eighties, Griffith entertained an appreciative crowd by accompanying her
clear, flighty soprano with dance steps and witty, self-effacing asides.
The familiarity of much of the material helped give the show an
exuberant atmosphere. But it also took Griffith's engaging personality to
make it work."
Interestingly, there followed a review of Lucinda Williams' one off
London gig last week. This also was positive.
Fantasy time now...So if you found out that Lucinda and Nanci were both
playing in your city on the same night who would you favour with your
presence? For what it's worth, and at the risk of being flamed, I would go
to see Lucinda, particularly as I have never seen her, but also on the
evidence of their recent recorded work.
BTW I believe that one of Nanci's UK gigs is/was being recorded and that
the Beeb will be broadcasting it on Dec. 16th on R2. Can anyone confirm? I
won't be around then so hope that someone else can record it.
Sad because I have missed both Nanci and Lucinda in the space of a few
days, but happy because of the pleasure that both of them, and others, bring
to me via the power of the CD player, radio and sometimes, live.
Whoever mentioned the likelihood of someone finding their love in Slidell,
Pennsylvania, (Lucinda) think of us over here looking for similar in
Budleigh Salterton or Moreton-in-the-Marsh!
May all your troubles be small ones.
John Davis
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Subject: NN: Guardian Newspaper review
From: Ann Tyas (ann@awnpb.demon.co.uk>
Hello,
Contrary to public opinion I am not on commission from the Guardian but
had to tell you that there is an article on Lucinda in today's "little
paper"-G2. I dare say Robert Pugsley will supply you with the URL
reference,
Ann - I'm bursting for Sunday-Tyas
--
Ann Tyas
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Subject: NN: Amazing Rhythm Aces
From: "Alan B. Larson" (alanlarson@mindspring.com>
Hello all,
Just a note to let all you James Hooker fans in the Washington D.C. area
know that the Amazing Rhythm Aces are playing next Saturday Dec. 5th at the
Birchmere Club in Alexandria, Va. Since I don't know Nanci's complete
itinerary in Europe I don't know if Hooker will be with the Aces or not.
If anyone knows please let me know. Also, if any of the NN'ers are
planning on attending the Aces show, let me know and maybe we can get
together. Being new to the Nanci list, I would like the opportunity to
meet some of you.
Alan
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Subject: NN: Nanci in Glasgow - Friday 27th
From: "James Tracey" (J.Tracey@btinternet.com>
I didn't think Nanci could have improved on last night's performance, but
she did! Her voice was even better. The set was the same as last night,
except Nanci began the show with an unplugged version of Trouble in the
Fields - superb! Tonight's show was better attended than last night's. The
atmosphere was better, and once again it was being filmed.
I wish I was going to London tomorrow.........
A brave companion on the road who is not afraid to take risks and who
agrees, if it's not fun don't do it!
Have fun.
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Subject: NN: Ten Best And Then Some
From: Rocalittl@aol.com
Hi Everybody,
Hope that you had a great Thanksgiving.This is my first posting and I
sure had a tough time narrowing my favorite discs released in '98 down to a
mere ten but I sure tried.Here goes,in no particular order:
1)Susan Tedeschi-Just Won't Burn-this soulful blues singer
absolutely does burn She can play guitar quite nicely too,thank you.An amazing
debut from a young artist on the rise.
2)Chris Whitley-Dirt Floor- a sensual,haunting acoustic set
from a premier songwriter and performer.Harks back to his brilliant "Living
With The Law".
3)Papa Wemba-Molokai- certainly the international release
of the year.Wemba's band really smokes-beautiful rhythms and melodies,and his
voice is an exquisite instrument of it's own.I had the pleasure of seeing him
as part of the Africa Fete '98 tour and was totally blown away.
4)Stevie Nicks-Enchanted- an impressive 3 disc collection
from one of our most underrated songwriters.Her unmistakeable gravel over
honey voice really shines in a beautifully packaged collection of Stevie's
solo work.
5)Bonnie Raitt-Fundamental-She just gets better and
better..Less slick,more raw and bluesy than the past few releases and some
great songwriting from Miss Raitt.
6)John Gorka-After Yesterday- his best disc in the last few
years,really introspective songs sung in that incredible voice.A real gem.
7)Linda Ronstadt-We Ran- a welcome return to her earlier
sound with wonderful simple production.Ronstadt's best release in years.
And for all the reasons that have already been enumerated upon:
8)Nanci Griffith-OVOR2
9)Lucinda Williams-Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
10)Lyle Lovett-Step Inside This House
And The Not To Be Missed List:
Mollie O'Brien-Big Red Sun- incredible,incredible voice.
Chris Isaak-Speak Of The Devil-way too much fun.
Chris Stills-100 Year Thing- the apple falls not far from the tree.
Alvin Youngblood Hart-Territory- fabulous acoustic blues.
Emmylou Harris-Spyboy-what a band,what a voice.
Hole-Celebrity Skin-hard power pop at it's best from Courtney and
her band.
Gillian Welch-Hell Among The Yearlings- sparse and gorgeous.
John Mellencamp-John Mellencamp- back in fine form-great songs.
Kate Campbell-Visions Of Plenty- really wonderful disc.
Cry Cry Cry-a great mix of voices and talents.
Robbie Fulks- Let's Kill Saturday Night- in your face alt. country
Cheri Knight-Northeast Kingdom- produced by Steve Earle.
Thanks for reading.....
Lisa
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