//  More memorabilia, Nanci's folk roots, and Valerie Smith.  - MF

From: Mike Chesman (chesman@preferred.com)                        
Subject: Poster                                                      

It seems folks have been in a trading mood lately, so let me offer one of my
duplicate items.  Its an 11x17 poster advertising the November 19, 1997
concert that was held at the Paramount Theater in Denver.  The best I can
describe this poster is that its printed on white glossy paper in mostly a
pink rose color.  It shows Nanci smiling holding her guitar, a small inset
picture of the Crickets and their logo, plus a large artwork rose printed in
the lower right background. The poster is in mint condition. I'm open to any
trades or offers for items that I don't have.

Mike

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From: Shawn Kimbro (kimbro@planetc.com)                           
Subject: Quotin' the "F" word                                    

Bill "Bell Buckle" Page wrote:

> Bill "trying to get quotes back into the list" Page

I agree Bill, we DO need to get quotes back in this list.  Let's talk
about somethin'! Hmmm, how 'bout that trashy fat slob in "Hard Life"
(grin).  Or how 'bout this, this bein' Nanci's list and all -  Has she
gone back to her roots?  Looks like she's doing the small club thing
again.  There may be more dates we don't know about, her PR machine
isn't rolling 'cause there's no need. Could it be she's doing just what
some of us have been hoping for for a long time?  Nanci's playin' folk
music in folk clubs and at folk festivals.  The "F" word is back! I
don't know about the rest of you but I'm folkin' glad to see it!!

> And where the heck IS Lippert, anyway? Isn't time for a new survey?

Last I saw him he was seein' how many times he could do the last .2 up
the Mt. LeConte trail.

Warm Regards,
-Shawn

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From: Robert Pugsley (rmp6@leicester.ac.uk)                       
Subject:   Re: ...the "F" word                                   

Mr Shawn Kimbro wrote...
(((Has she gone back to her roots?  Looks like she's doing the small club thing
again.)))

Hello all you good people,

I've been meaning to mail about the Lone Pine Special television concert
and now seems an appropriate moment.  I was searching through my videos,
when I came across this (i'd heard it mentioned a couple of times, completely
forgotten I had it). It's piece of history  (is it 1988? can it be ten years 
old?) which seems (to me) to sum up that "folk"-iness of Nanci that attracted
me to her music all them years ago.  One notable difference between this gig an
the "later years" is the absence of any percussion, the backing provided by the
late Roy Husky Jnr on stand-up bass.  This of course means that Nancis voice 
comes through loud and clear - and a what a lovely thing that is to hear (and I
speak as
someone whose top three Nanci tracks includes "Late Night Grande Hotel").  If
she really is going back to her roots (and I suppose OVOR2 fits in to this?) I
hope
this doesn't mean she won't travel overseas..because I'd hate to miss out on it
(especially if the rumours about John Prine joining in are true).

best wishes to you all,
Robert "the other two are The Wing and the Wheel and Workin' In Corners" Pugsle

np: (talking about folk comebacks!) Terry Callier: TimePeace - a great album!

"The really efficient labourer will be found not to crowd his day with work, bu
will saunter to his task surrounded by a wide halo of ease and leisure" Thoreau

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From: Shawn Kimbro (kimbro@planetc.com)                           
Subject: "Patchwork Heart" - Valerie Smith                           

Hey folks,

I've recently discovered a new artist that I think many of you might
like.  She's really taking this area by storm with our local Americana
station playing her at about once an hour.  Some of y'all are gonna love
this lady, especially if Gillian Welch trips your trigger.  In fact,
Gillian told me about her. (Ok, along with several thousand other folks
via the radio.) Her name is Valerie Smith from Bell Buckle, Tennessee
(South of Franklin) and her debut album is called "Patchwork Heart".

I bought this disc for one song, Gillian Welch's "Red Clay Halo". I
previously didn't think anyone but Gillian could do it justice but
Valerie's voice has an innocent quality that fits this tune very well.
But there's more than one good song in Smith's patchwork of song covers.
For those of you who like Gillian and David's harmony on "By the Mark",
well, you gotta hear Valerie and Alan O'Bryant do "Three Men on a
Mountain".  The first time I heard it I got chills. I also like the
title track about a grandmother leading her granddaughter to a secret
room where she presents her with a memory-worn quilt.

The disc is produced by Alan O'Bryant (The Nashville Bluegrass Band -
Did you hear his version of "Every Humble Knee Must Bow" on the
"Bluegrass Hot Picks" CD that accompanied Alison Krauss's latest?) Alan
is pals with Gillian and David and has himself recorded several of their
songs including "Tear My Stillhouse Down" which he took to number 1 on
the bluegrass charts. Guests on "Patchwork Heart" include Charlie Louvin
(yes, THE Charlie Louvin), Claire Lynch, Ronnie McCoury, Stuart Duncan,
and Kathy Chiavola.  Besides Gillian the songwriters include, Gretchen
Peters, and Sarah Majors to name a few. Valerie chips in with a pretty
song of her own called "Bittersweet". The album is a montage of musical
styles including classic country, bluegrass, folk, and gospel.

"Patchwork Heart" might be tough to find for a while, at least until a
bigger label picks it up (they will). It's on Bell Buckle Records but I
think it's getting decent distribution anyway.  You can check her out on
the web at: http://www.grassrootspickers.com/valerie/welcome.html

Warm Regards,
-Shawn

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