NanciNet Digest 12-01-98
// This digest includes notes from 11/30/98 through noon of 12/1/98.
// Concert reviews, concert reviews, and more concert reviews.
// Enjoy...[BP]
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Subject: NN: Ed Maier
From: Bill Page (bpage@scctel.com>
The following message has been received from Ed's daughter
(via the CandleList):
> At the request of my dad (Ed Maier), I'm e-mailing you to let you know
> that he's out of surgery and doing fine. They'll keep in in ICU for
> the next 48 hours, then move him to regular care for another few days.
> But from everything we've been told, the sugery was successful, and
> dad's doing fine.
>
> Thanks,
> Erin Maier :)
BP
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Subject: Re: NN: You really had to be there!!!
From: "Robert Pugsley" (RMP6@leicester.ac.uk>
(((and we were treated to the greatest "Outbound Plane" I've ever
heard...>>>
I'm going to wrote something later about this gig, but I just wanted to chime in
with my agreement on this...it was a tremendous version, made even better by the
fact that Tom Russell was there to share it. So loud, Nanci bopping about, the
whole stage humming with activity, wasn't it a mighty storm!
More later...
Robert (Pugsley)
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Subject: Nanci's dress
From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
Fear not bro' Kimbro, Nanci's skirt was only a bit above the knee, not a
true mini. I guess I'm just old, so to see her knees!!
On reflection my view of last night's concert hasn't changed, Nanci
looked like she was REALLY enjoying herself, and the reverance that the
music was held in by those playing was a sight to behold. The comaradery
on stage was beautiful and sincere, and the performances truly dynamic.
Like I said, you had to be there.
John "how short is a mini?" Graveling
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Subject: NN: Re: You really had to be there!!!
From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
In response to the taping of last night's London concert. The BBC
recorded it for radio transmission, but there were no film crews in
evidence. Sorry to disappoint y'all on that one.
John "I usually only carry glad tidings" Graveling.
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Subject: NN: Thoughts on the Barbican Concert
From: "Matthew Bloomfield" (mailm@tthewb.u-net.com>
John Graveling has kindly provided us with thorough review of last
nights (Sunday) performance so I shan't dwell on the programme or the
artists performing, just offer up a personal view.
This was my first time at a Nanci concert and although I
left the booking a little late and was told that my seats were
restricted view, they were anything but and I had a fantastic view of
the stage.
More important than the sights though were the sounds and it really
was an amazing performance from all involved. My personal highlights
were Outbound Plane and Speed of the Sound of Loneliness, it was
especially nice for me to hear the latter because this was the first
song of Nanci's I heard on the radio and the one that started off my
little love affair with her music.
I enjoyed the performances from her guests, Frank Christian really
can pick and I'll certainly be picking up some Dolores Keane albums
in the near future, her Never be the Summer was beautiful as was Dave
Van Ronk and Frank Christian's duet (anyone remembered the name of
this yet?).
I was interested to hear that Pat McInerney is from my home town. I
mentioned this to my mum and it turns out that he was at school with
my mum's best friend's husband. He also used to play drums at their
youth club. So I kinda know Nanci by proxy, by proxy, by proxy ;).
I've heard it said that everyone knows someone who knows someone, I
can do Prince Charles in four and Gerri (Ex-Spice girls) in 3, though
I've never met either.
Anyway I'm drifting off topic and Bill's on the horizon with his big
silver digest scissors. I hope it's just the post he wants to cut ;).
Big thanks to Nanci for a great performance and for opening my
mind to music and artists that I would never have considered
otherwise.
Regards,
--
Matt "still thinking about last night" Bloomfield
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Subject: NN: Other Voices book and UK Netters
From: "Matthew Bloomfield" (mailm@tthewb.u-net.com>
I managed to get myself a copy of Nanci's book at the Barbican concert
but have yet to see it on sale anywhere else in the UK.
For UK NNers unable to get to a concert it is published here by Amber
Waves, an imprint of Heartland Publishing.
www.heartland.co.uk
The ISBN is1 902684 01 X
Price #14.50
Hope this is of help to someone.
All the best,
--
Matt "looking at the pictures, too tired to read the text" Bloomfield
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Subject: Re: NN: Other Voices book and UK Netters
From: MreenParr@aol.com
Matthew wrote:
(( I managed to get myself a copy of Nanci's book at the Barbican concert
but have yet to see it on sale anywhere else in the UK. >>
Try the music bookshop called 'Helter skelter' at 4 Denmark St, London WC2H
8LL (tel: 0171 836 1151). They also have an email address and fax.
I bought my copy there a few weeks back and they had several copies in stock.
Maureen Parr
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Subject: Re: NN: Review of "Other voices, too" in Spain
From: Lluis Sala (diligencia@altavista.net>
Since I received a message asking me if I could translate the Spanish
review of the last NG's album, here's what I've been able to do with the
text, though it's difficult because of the use of some words and
expressions:
After 25 years of sweet music, Griffith finds herself ready to teach a
master's lesson. First: you gotta keep the voice as the most precious of
the gifts. Second: you gotta keep the phone numbers of people like
Richard Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Joh Prine or Lyle Lovett, enthusiastic
partners on this trip through the guts of America. And third: revisit
with love the work of those artists that have inspired a whole
generation of musicians like Sylvia Fricker, Sandy Denny, Pete Seeger or
Woody Guthrie. The final result is this luminous album, unique,
beutiful. In just one word: superb.
Best regards,
Lluis Sala
La Diligencia - Ona Catalana
htpp://ww2.grn.es/genoher/index.htm
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Subject: NN: Monday concert at the Barbican
From: Paul Reeve (paul@preeve.clara.co.uk>
Well I can't do more than echo the full review by John Graveling of the Sunday
concert. The set appears to have been the same, the quality of the singing the
same - especially Nanci's voice, and it was over too soon just the same.
Highlights for me were the opening acoustic Trouble in the fields, Across the
great divide, Wall of death, Hard Times, Its a hard life wherever you go,
Outbound plane, Canadian whisky and speed of the sound of loneliness. I can take
or leave Carolyn Hester (I saw her with Tom Paxton in Winchester a couple of
years back) but Lee Satterfield gave her usual excellent backing vocals
performance and I enjoyed Dolores Keane's song. Just as well she didn't give up
touring!
All the best to all - and I'll be taping the Radio 2 concert on 16th
Paul
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Subject: NN: gathering @ the Barbican
From: "Robert Pugsley" (RMP6@leicester.ac.uk>
Dear all,
Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but the second most amazing thing about
Sunday's gig at the Barbican was the number of NanciNetters there. Thanks to
the organisational skills of Maureen Parr I think the biggest group of NNers
outside of Tennessee got together for a photo (which I unfortunately missed due
to an inability
to decide whether I wanted whisky or pepsi), a meal and the opportunity to swap
cds, tapes, etc.
I was somewhat anxious about meeting so many 'strangers' in one go, but everyone
was so friendly and we got to see just what Dave Van Ronk, Frank Christian, Eric
Taylor et al, eat for supper. On their way out of the restaurant, Eric Taylor
(no doubt spotting the NN t-shirts waved his laminate at the assembled diners
and said (something like) "Hey, I'm with the band"...and Tom Russell looked
great, does he work out?
Gifts from around the world were distributed (I've still got my Swiss chocolate
from Catherine Christ-Tawa) and even the usually thorny problem of settling the
bill (for 18!) was handled without a hitch (I think...), proof (if ever it was
needed) that NNers really are the nicest people on the Net...
Robert (Pugsley)
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Subject: NN: Monday
From: Ian Robertson (100451.1006@compuserve.com>
Monday 30 November .............. St Andrew's Day
Went to London. Met Lee Satterfield ............ lovely lady with a passion
for sightseeing. Most generous of her to take the time out to meet. If you
see her ask her to tell you the joke about the pipefitter from Yorkshire!
Went to Barbican to see Nanci and the show. Nanci in great form .... as
bouncy and happy as I have seen her in a long time. She looked to be
enjoying herself and her voice was at its best. Reminded me of why Nanci
caught my attention in the first place in the late eighties!
The audience loved the show and I particularly enjoyed Dave Van Roonk's
blues and Frank Christian's guitar playing. "Hard Times" was a prticular
high spot for me. Nanci got a standing ovation at the end which brought a
few tears but she recovered well enough to sing "The Road to Aberdeen" with
a few extra funnies ......... including "me I have my fathers voice ... and
legs!" A wonderful evening and so many great musicians.
Procured pass for after show party but was warned not to expect too much.
Sure enough it was a fairly quiet affair wih the cast saying goodbyes. They
seem to have enjoyed the tour too.
Met tall elegant slim Texan lady who signed my OV2 CD cover and made fun of
my accent "Glasgow was grrrrrrrreat!" she told me. Was introduced to nearly
every member of the cast and the Blue Moon orchestra. Joined in joke
telling session with Mr McInerney and others. Was given a present of
Nanci's book. I thought ALL these folks were "grrrrrrreat!"
Drove home and got in at 2am. Pinched myself to make sure I was not
dreaming. Went to sleep.
That was Monday.
Ian R
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Subject: NN: Why no warning?
From: "Avery, Debora" (AveryD@chi.osu.edu>
Okay, how come no one properly warned me about "BRFTM?" I'm typing away,
listening to my favorite public radio station (WCBE in Columbus Ohio), when
I hear what I'm sure is a familiar voice singing an unfamiliar song. I turn
it up, listen for a second, then decide, "Naw, that CAN'T be Nanci -- must
be wishful thinking." I turn down the radio and go back to work. A few
minutes later the DJ is listing the previously-played songs when I hear,
"and starting off the set was Nanci Griffith from her CD "Blue Roses from
the Moon." Was that REALLY her singing or did she hire someone to sit in
for her?
Debbie "not passing judgment, just really surprised" Avery
// Not sure what you're asking...BRFTM came out in the spring of 97, and
// was very heavily discussed on the list. Yes, it was her singing, although
// since you didn't say which song, we're not sure why you thought it might
// not be Nanci...[BP]
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Subject: Barbican Show Sunday
From: Ann Tyas (ann@awnpb.demon.co.uk>
Hi,
Well, I'm still reeling. It was my first sighting of Nanci and I wasn't
disappointed. She was absolute magic and I can die happy. Thank you to John
Graveling for remembering the details. There was just so much coming at me in
one go I couldn't possibly remember it all. I have to disagree with Michael
Snowball. I was only too pleased to get the whole job lot, sorry.
I talked to the man sitting next to me during the interval. He told me he is
Croatian and living in England. I just had to talk to someone and share my
delight. [My husband had come with me but is not a fan.] He said he had seen
Nanci some years ago when she had filled the Albert Hall. This was before I had
started to listen to her. He was bouncing in his seat and thoroughly enjoyed the
show. He hadn't bought OV2 so I told him he must!
I thought the audience rather restrained for my liking. Is that typical of a
Nanci fans?
I was disappointed not to make contact with other NanciNetters - not that I had
made arrangements to-and wonder how Maureen's party went on. I carried the
Guardian newspaper around hoping to make contact with Hans, but no luck. By the
way I still have the paper if you want it, Hans.
Couldn't get near to the souvenir stall to get myself a t-shirt or hat.
Anyone having difficulty getting a copy of Nanci's book should know that it is
available through Amazon on the internet.
We finished off our stay in London by trawling the record stores. I bought
myself a Rodney Crowell CD- does anyone have any info. on him? I just love his
voice. I'm also trying to find out more about Adam Duritz.
Managed to get LNGH on tape for #5.99 at HMV on Oxford St. where they were
playing Car Wheels. This was like the icing on the cake!
Ann -thank you, God-Tyas
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Subject: Re: NN: Top 10 lurkers!
From: "Robert Pugsley" (RMP6@leicester.ac.uk>
(((Hans has assured me that it's OK for lurkers to post their top ten of the
year so here goes.>>>
Kay (and all you other lurkers - incidentally does anybody remember a minor punk
band from England called The Lurkers?)
Not only is it OK, it's positively encouraged (by me anyway). So far I've had
41 top ten lists, and there are, I think about 1000 folks on the NN. Now I
don't really want a thousand lists, I'd have to cancel Christmas, but I would
like a few more before the deadline (Thursday 10 December).
If you don't want to the world world to know your choices please email me
directly, they'll still be included.
Thank you kindly,
Robert (Pugsley)
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Subject: NN: Cry Cry Cry info and a request
From: Roxylee (roxylee@earthlink.net>
Hello, everyone!
Someone had asked about Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell. Here are some
URLs:
http://www.folkartists.com/kaplansky/
http://richardshindell.com/
http://richardshindell.com/
Also, does anyone know the URL to the parody page(s)? I keep getting a
"File Not Found" message...Thanks!
Roxy "I lost my 4 parodies" Villa
// Amy C.C. McKibbin's web server went AWOL, and attempts to rescue those
// HTML files have not yet been successful...I understand your sense of loss:
// I had 14 parodies on those pages! [BP]
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Subject: NN: The doctor is IN
From: "Shawn Kimbro" (skimbro@bhset.org>
Hey folks,
I had a return trip to the doctor yesterday and found him to
be in fine shape. I'm referring to Dr. Ralph Stanley who
performed Sunday in Tazewell, Tennessee. Since that's just
a few miles across the same mountain range Ralph's band The
Clinch Mountain Boys is named after, I couldn't resist
loading up the family for the trip. Some of you might
remember when I reported this spring that Dr. Stanley was
not playing banjo during his shows. I'm happy to relay that
he's feeling better and now picking or frailing on each and
every song.
If you'll permit me to share a bit of news before it's news.
Ralph's latest album "Clinch Mountain Country" has been
nominated for six (6) Grammy awards including for the
coveted, cross-genre "Album of the Year!" The official
announcement won't come until Jan. 5. I haven't seen that
double cd on too many top-ten lists yet but I assure you
it's pure gold.
http://www.rebelrecords.com/Clinch_Mountain_Country.htm
Warm Regards,
-Shawn
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Subject: NN: Nanci in London - from a Norwegian NanciNet
From: GV (gvallest@online.no>
Since Nanci was not coming to Norway this time, I decided
to go to London to see her two concerts instead (was I the
only Norwegian there?). And I don't regret it, it was well
worth the costs. Her voice was brilliant and crystal clear
and hit you right in your heart. The lady looked healthy
and charming. She was smiling and enjoyed herself, and talked
a lot between the songs. She started off solo with 'Trouble
in the fields', and from the moment she started to sing I
was hooked and knew this would be two wonderful evenings.
This was the same wonderful lady with the beatiful voice
that I first saw and heard in concert in Oslo in 1994.
The concert was divided in two parts by an intermission.
During the first part she introduced Frank Christian
who did two of his own songs before Nanci and the BMO joined
in on a great verison 'Three Flights Up' (In fact, all songs
Nanci sang were great). Frank and Dave Van Ronk also did
two songs, among them an incredible blues. I will not
go in detail on each song. At the entrance you got a program
listing the songs and the guests. More songs were played
than listed in the program. The songs were as listed below
(if I remember right, and according to the program).
1st part:
Trouble In The Fields
2 songs by Frank Christian
Three Flights Up
2 songs by Frank Christian and Dave Van Ronk
He Was A Friend Of Mine
Can't Help Wonder Where I'm Bound - with Carolyn Hester
1 song by Carolyn Hester
1 song by Odetta (I think it was here, before Kumbaya)
Kumbaya - everybody
2nd Part:
Across The Great Divide
Canadian Whiskey - Nanci and Tom Russel
Outbound Plane
Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
Dress of Laces - with Eric Taylor
Four Great White Fathers - Eric Taylor
Wall Of Death
Who Knows Where The Time Goes
Never Be The Sun - Dolores Keane
Hard Time Comes again No More
It's A Hard Life
If I Had A Hammer - everybody
---encores---
Wimoweh - everybody
The Road To Aberdeen
It was two very good concerts, the OV TOO songs played sounded much
better live than on the record, mostly because Nanci's voice was
much, much better than it must have been during the recording sessions.
She did a brilliant vocal on Who Knows Where The Time Goes.
Wall of Death was stunning and the Canadian Whiskey duet with Tom
Russel was marvellous. The same goes for Dress Of Laces with Eric Taylor.
I would have loved to hear Wasn't That A Mighty Storm, but you can't get
everything in life.
Where I was sittig the sound was good, with the exception of the bass,
which sounded a little 'thumpy' the first night. The 2nd night the
sound was perfect, at least in 2nd row where I was.
I threw some roses and a christmas card on the stage the 2nd night, but it
landed beneath her note stand. She never saw it. I guess I will never know
if she got it or not afterwards....
Next time she comes to Europe I hope she will come to Norway, but I will
probably go London again anyway. I met some nice NanciNetters there.
(I believe she will be back, she's the kind of musician who have it in her
heart and soul. After a few months she will become restless and thinking
about doing concerts again. She did so the last time she would 'retire').
Georg Vallestad, Norway
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