//  OVToo is here.  Nanci's sitting in Letterman's greenroom as I type,
//  and Dave's hyping her appearance as usual.  In today's digest we
//  have lots of comments on Nanci's new release, concert news, and
//  more Lucinda.   - MF


From: James_Troiano@umit.maine.edu (James Troiano)                
Subject: Article on Nanci                                            

Hi folks: There was a wonderful article/ review  by Scot Alarik of Nanci's
work in the sunday, July 19 issue of the Boston Globe. Enclosed are some
highpoints about our hero: "For folk-pop star Nanci Griffith, sharing the
spotlight is not merely a gesture; it's a way of life. Ever since the
Texas-born songwriter's salad days touring the nation's coffeehouses in
her beat-up Datsun, she has always given much of her stage time to singing
the praises-and the songs-of writers who inspired her."   "She is a major
star now, singing at Harborlights and Symphony Hall, rather than the
coffeehouses like the Club Passim that launched her career." After writing
about the astounding success of OV1, he praises the new disc: "Fans of the
first disc may be taken aback at first by the much more pop-fired , 19 cut
sequel. After a few listens, though, its warm spirit and classic song
selection will likely make it the same treasure the first one has become.
Where the original was austerely acoustic in tone, this is a
bright-hearted, rootsy stomp. Griffith calls it " a folk festival on
record."  "Despite the symphony of voices, Griffith's vocals shine, all
the more so for the many styles she tackled. LIke most Texans, she has
something o an adaptable drawl, which she notches up or down as required:
up to heat up her for brisk tunes, down for more intricate and
confidential ballads."  "On Sandy Denny's demanding "Who Knows Where the
Time Goes," she brilliantly walks the edge between Denny's desolate
orginal and Judy Collin's more ethereal cover. Without surrendering  the
mystical allure of of Collins' more familiar version, she delivers all the
tragic, primal  hurt in lines like: "Sad deserted shore/Your fickle
friends are leaving."  She says that this will be the last volume of Other
Voices and the record will be the last for " a long time."  She says "I
want to be off the road to get a different time for Nanci Griffith>" I
want to totally change things, and after the tour for this record, that's
what I'll be doing. But I think it's important to give back, and this is
my way of giving back to the industry that has been extremely kind and
good to me, to give back to my audiences, and to pass this music on. I
just think it's so important to do that."  These are some of the
highlights of the feature article and I hope that we hear her and see her
wherever and whenever we can.   She is the best.   SIncerely, Jim Troiano.

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From: Catherine CHRIST-TAHA (Catherine CHRIST-TAHA) (cec@wcc-coe.o
Subject: article in Boston Globe                                     

You can find it at

www.boston.com/dailyglobe/globehtml/200/Nanci_Griffith_s_other_voices.htm

I know it is a lot totype but it is a good article.

Catherine
Geneva, Switzerland
 
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From: James_Troiano@umit.maine.edu (James Troiano)                
Subject: More on OVToo                                               

Hi : There is another great quotation about the album from the Boston
Globe I forgot to include: "Where even the best CDs may offer only a few
special moments, this moves from highlight to highlight, as original
authors trade verses with Griffith, and contemporary singers duet with
their songwriting heroes." Also the Rolling Stone gave the album a very
favorable review calling it "a fantasy Newport Folk Festival Album." After
listening to the album several times, I recommend that fans give
"Yarrington Town" a few listens: it grows in power and shows Nanci's
lovely voice at its best. I look forward to Letterman tonight. Best
Wishes, JIm Troiano.

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From: "Richard Viau" (rviau@horizon.net>                          
Subject: tickets for Saratoga N.Y. august 8th                        

Hi! everyone, this is it, only a few more days to wait for Nanci's
latest effort... I read that some of you already heard the complete chef
d'oeuvre so i am very anxious to listen to it... some people are lucky
to have a record store near that can offer, diversity and choice and
most of all without delays... But I am hopefull to have it with only a
few days after you all.

I am also looking to get tickets for the Saratoga N.Y. concert on august
the 8th but so far no such luck... anyone can help on this one??? Ill'be
wearing my nancinet "T" if I can make it there... Is this a Nanci
concert only?  Or is it with other artists...

I would take a chance and drive there but it's a four hour drive (
that's one way) and what if no tickets are available that night at the
door... so, anyone that want to help a true fan from the great white
north... please let me know as the date is approaching fast...
 
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From: George Golob (geogo@earthlink.net>                          
Subject: live import cd's                                            

I was perusing the Village Records site and saw two live import Nanci
cd's "Love affairs in a foreign country" and "Sound of Loneliness Live"
for about $25 each. Anybody know anything about these?
George Golob


//  Bootleg CDs of British concerts.  - MF
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From: Paul (zebraspot@earthlink.net>                              
Subject: Lucinda                                                     

Anyone see the Lucinda Williams appearance on Conan O'Brien (or was it
Letterman?)a week or so ago? Yikes! Night of the living dead.

God, she looked terrible. Her voice was weaker and flatter than mine
(that ain't a compliment). The whole effect was dreadful. What a
disappointment. Her albums are pretty overrated, in my opinion, but live
is really, really bad.

(As a back-up singer with Steve Earle, or similar, she IS pretty good)

What's the deal with her cult?  Borrow a tape of this show from a
friend, and let the deprogramming begin.


//  Lucinda is capable of giving an excellent live performance ... if
//  she's in the mood.  - MF
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From: Shawn Kimbro (kimbro@planetc.com>                           
Subject: Re: Lucinda                                                 

Paul wrote:

> God, she looked terrible. Her voice was weaker and flatter than mine
> (that ain't a compliment). The whole effect was dreadful. What a
> disappointment. Her albums are pretty overrated, in my opinion, but live
> is really, really bad.

Well Paul, I'm a newly baptized convert into the cult of Lucinda, and
I'm heading to Nashville tonight to begin my live de-programming.  I'll
be sure and let you know how dreadful she is.  As for overrated, this
issue of Rolling Stone calls her "the best songwriter in America today".
Don't know about that, but she's sure getting lots of acclaim for "Car
Wheels on a Gravel Road".  Personally, I think it's one of the best
albums I've heard in a couple of years, but I've heard Gillian's "Hell
Among the Yearlings" now, and it fantastic.  This is *THE* year of the
NAFSS!

Obsessively,
-Shawn

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From: John Hodges (jqhodges@uclink4.berkeley.edu>                 
Subject: NN: Lucinda                                                 

Shawn wrote:
> Rolling Stone calls her "the best songwriter in America today".
>Don't know about that, but she's sure getting lots of acclaim for "Car
>Wheels on a Gravel Road".  Personally, I think it's one of the best
>albums I've heard in a couple of years,

While I'm glad to see Lucinda getting some long overdue acclaim, and Car
Wheels deserves every word of praise devoted to it, I have to say that
there are a couple Lucinda albums I like more.  Her self-titled album is by
far my favorite.  Songs such as "Big Red Sun Blues", "Passionate Kisses",
and "I Just Wanted to See you so Bad" are all classics.  Sweet Old World
(the album prior to Car Wheels) has a few timeless songs (such as
"Something About What Happens When we Talk"), but seems a bit less raw to
me.  A little too produced.  Still head and shoulders above the best
releases of most other musicians, imho.

Even her 2nd Smithsonian release "Happy Woman Blues" has fantastic original
songs in a strongly southern vein (her first album, also on Smithsonian
Folkways, is covers of folk/blues standards).

I discovered Lucinda via Austin City Limits around the time of "Sweet Old
World", and it seemed that each earlier album i picked up was better than
the last one.  You can't go wrong with any of them, but the self-titled one
is definitely a desert-island disc.  And just recently re-released with
some bonus tracks.  Sadly, i can't justify buying the album again for a few
extra songs.

John

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From: Ed Maier (eddie@flash.net>                                  
Subject: GCH versions                                                

How many groups have done Gulf Coast Highway? I've got four of them so far:
Nanci Griffith and James Hooker
Nanci Griffith and Darius Rucker
Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson
Evangeline and Jimmy Buffett

I stumbled across the fourth one a few minutes ago in a used bookstore
in North Arlington. Are there any more out there?

Ed Maier


//  How about the original, Nanci with Mac McAnally?  - MF 
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From: "Richard Secrist" (RSECRIST@us.oracle.com>                  
Subject: Thu 30 Jul Atlanta, GA Chastain Park ?                      

        Forgive me if I'm not up-to-date on the latest goings-on on NN.
        What is left of the Gulf Coast Highway Page at the moment still
        offers tour dates, including one in Chastain Park in Atlanta.

        If you Alta Vista about for Chastain Park information one finds
        two of sets, one with the local orchestra, and one not -- but
        unless I'm blind nothing about Nanci.  Any details of this
        appearance would be most appreciated.

        Thank you kindly ;-)
        rcs

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From: Paul Tan (bluebonnet@clara.net>                             
Subject: 2 Tickets for SALE - Newport Folk Festival @ Raleigh, NC  - 

2 Tickets for SALE - Newport Folk Festival @ Raleigh, NC  - 15th August 1998
============================================================================

There are two good tickets for sale at this fabulous gig after the original
recipients were unable to attend.
The seats are in the front of section 6.

If there are any of you still looking for tixs, pls. contact Paul at
bluebonnet@clara.net

Thanks,
P.

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From: Paul Musicant (musicant@cax.es.xerox.com>                   
Subject: Nanci cancelled at Harborlights in Boston

        A check with the Harborlights Website shows that Nanci's Sept. 11 
concert has cancelled. No explanation given.
 
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From: Kristina Plath (steenie102@yahoo.com>                       
Subject: first impressions.....                                      

Okay, here goes.  I'm new to this, but having a lot of fun trying it
out.  I've been a fan of Nanci for eight years.....I guess I should
point out that I'm 15.  I love just about every kind of
music.....except rap and opera, so naturally Nanci covers both ends of
the spectrum for me.  My favorite album is Flyer, my favorite song 'On
Grafton Street'.  I live in Delhi, NY, a tiny speck where I have no
peers to share Nanci with.

I'm going to a concert this summer--in Saratoga NY on August 9.  It's
the Newport Folk Festival on tour, and it includes Joan Baez, Allison
Krauss, Lyle Lovett and Bela Fleck.  Is anyone else going??  This will
be my first concert, and I'm VERY excited!  I've gone back and read
much of the NN archives, and reading all those stellar concert reviews
only makes me more psyched!

Like all of you, I too cannot wait for OV/OR Two to debut.  I think
I'll probably be the first one in NY to own it!  (The race is on! :-)
My other favorite performers are David Mallett, Christine Lavin, The
McGarrigles, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Kate Wolf, and Emmy.  Nanci, of
course, is my all-time favorite.

Well, I guess that's all I have to say for awhile.

Kristina 'the forest for love songs' Plath
 
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From: bottlecaps@juno.com                                         
Subject: Re: GCH versions                                            

i believe on a concert tape of nanci that i have (although i can't
remember which one) nanci states that gulf coast highway was also
performed by bruce springsteen and patti scialfa.  unfortunately, i have
never heard their version and don't believe it is on a recording :(

peace,
sara

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From: lbday@siu.edu (Lisa Day)                                    
Subject: Lucinda, Ron, Lee, and Nanci                                

Hi Blue Mooners,

Lucinda Williams put on an excellent show in Nashville last night.  She was
in exquisite form for two solid, nonstop hours despite suffocating heat and
humidity in a packed club.  Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller showed up as
surprise guests.  The report on the NanciNet last week about her lackluster
performance on Conan O'Brien's talk show had me a bit worried before the
concert, but Lucinda was impeccable.  Her voice was in fine form, and she
looked healthy and genuinely happy to be performing.  She's sporting a new
hairdo; she's gone from shoulder-length blonde hair to a very sassy
brunette cut.  If she's touring near you, go, go, GO!

The Blue Moon Orchestra's Ron de la Vega was playing for Etta Britt, who
opened for Lucinda's show.  Fran Breen, drummer extraordinaire and former
Nanci bandmember, played for Lucinda.

I noticed on Musi-Cal that Lee Satterfield will be playing at the Bluebird
Cafe this Saturday night (7/25) along with Chris Crawford, Jimmy Carpenter,
and Nancy Hanson.

Oh yeah, this list is about Nanci Griffith, isn't it?  (g>  Take heart,
guys, tomorrow's the big release day for OVToo, and my copy's on the way
from Bill and the Village Records people.  It's gonna be all Nanci for a
while, I'm sure.  Meanwhile, I hope everyone keeps talking about other
singer-songwriters.  It's how I find out about good music in this pop-muzak
land I'm living in.

Lisa "car wheels on an Ohio road soon" Day
 
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From: "DeYoung, Andy G." (agdeyoun@utmb.edu>                      
Subject: The Night Before OV Too                                     

A friend of mine bought me the July-August edition of No Depression
Magazine, which featured a review of OV Too, Cash/Nelson VH1
Storytellers, and Sandy Denny's Gold Dust: Live at the Royalty -The
Final Concert. It's cover features a lengthy article on Lucinda Williams
and her latest CD.  There is also a nice article on Billy Bragg's cover
of Woody Guthrie.

Anyway, recent postings to the NNet by those of you lucky enough to have
heard this CD have been right on in your reviews of OV Too, judging from
the this review.  In it, Brad Buchholz opines:

"While the new album shares the same sense of appreciation as the
original, it is dramatically different in tone and pacing and style.
It's a busier, looser, more communal album...Nanci's fans will be
surprised how frequently she steps aside on the 19-tune collection,
singing harmony or surrendering the vocal completely to singer such
as...(Nanci) often plays the role of musical ringleader instead of
featured singer...Ultimately, Other Voices, Too doesn't match the
crafted intimacy of her Grammy-wining original.  But then again, it
doesn't aspire to.  Nanci Griffith has found a new way to say thank you,
and the sheer selflessness of the album pays homage to what the music,
ultimately, is all about."

Counting of Bill Lavery at Village Records to ship me my copy (and
poster) real soon.

Andy "Still Roasting in Galveston" DeYoung

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From: ChocChippy@aol.com                                          
Subject: I got mine!                                                 

...stopped by Tower this am...gulped at the $17.99 pricetag (thought about
walking up to HMV) and noticed everything ELSE on the new releases rack was on
sale...so walked up to the register and said: all new releases on sale, right?
And he scanned it and it was $13.99 (a bargain for NYC...) and I fussed at
them for scaring away potential customers. Now I have to LOOK at it til I get
it home tonite! (Okay, I do have a promo copy coz I reviewed it, but I make it
a POINT to buy the album the day it comes out...)

Kathleen W.
 
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From: "Todd Barrett" (astrocity@hotmail.com>                      
Subject: ticket for sale                                             

I have an extra ticket for sale for the Newport Folk Festival at the
Blockbuster in Charlotte, NC on August 14th.  It is in Section 3, Row L,
Seat 15.  I am asking $45(what I paid) or best offer.  Please email me
at astrocity@hotmail.com if interested.

Thanks,
Todd Barrett

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From: Ed Maier (eddie@flash.net>                                  
Subject: I got O V Too, too                                          

I have a bunch of vacation time to use up before the year ends, so I
just took the afternoon off and went to Barnes & Noble and got it.
So far, Darcy Farrow is the heads up winner on this gem. It truly
amazes me how a song this simple in its presentation can grab me
like it does.

Life is sweet,

Ed Maier

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From: Maureen Scott (mscott@shore.net>                            
Subject: Harbor Lights                                               

Hey,

Does anyone know why the show at HarborLights in Boston has been cancelled?  I
finally got some great seats and NOW THIS!

I'm very sad...

Maureen

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From: Ashley Palermo (apalermo@maas.net>                          
Subject: OV Too!!                                                    

I'm so happy!  I got my OV Too today for the bargain price of 14.99.
The local book/music store(Hastings) where I bought it had about 30
copies, and I was happy to see that.  My favorite songs are "Wings of a
Dove" and "Darcy Farrow."  The reviews are right on the mark.  Although
different from the first volume, this album has a good sound, and I like
hearing the different artists(though I would love to hear more of Nanci
in the lead).  I wish ,however, on the song "Desperadoes....." they
would have identified the singers of the speciffic parts.  Are they
listed in order of appearance on the song?  I am not sure.   I also
loved the photos on the front and back(the back was my favorite---the
front looked kinda awkward with Nanci's left arm looking out of
place...) .  Can I be more picky?  Anyway, two thumbs up!  I have
alerted all known Nanci fans(MOm,, brother, ect) of Nanci's apperance on
Dave tonight.  Can't wait!

Ashley
Texas A&M; University
 
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From: Kristina Plath (steenie102@yahoo.com>                       
Subject: does anyone have the lyrics to "Spin On A Red Brick Floor"? 

Hi All,

I love this song, but I managed to lose the liner notes from *Once in
a Very Blue Moon*  It's one of my favorite albums, and I should really
buy it on CD, but I haven't the money to get it..... :-)

Thanks to all who responded to my first post!  It's great to make
friends!  I'm still not signed up, though.....

Well, I guess that's IT for now....

Kristina 'the forest for love songs' Plath

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