//  A new list manager is sought.  Also, radio interviews, collectibles, 
//  and a Dolly Parton review (!).  - MF

From: ferg@world.std.com (Mark E Ferguson)                        
Subject: Wanted: New NN Manager                                      

Dear NanciNetters,

One month from now, on October 22, my four-year term as steward of this
august institution will come to an end.  Constitutional law prevents
me from serving another term (much to my dismay!).  Therefore, a worthy
successor must be found.  If you're interested, read on.

As manager of the NanciNet, you will have the distinct honor of hosting
the finest music-related forum in existence.  Expressions of gratitude
and appreciation may come your way.  You may even receive gifts!  Can
there be a better job than this?  Really, I don't think so.  I wish I
could keep this gig forever, but alas, I cannot.  I must now pass the
torch to someone who will keep the flame alive.

I believe there are a good number of qualified candidates amongst you.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:

- An understanding of the workings of the Internet, both on a
  technical and social level.  On the technical side, experience
  in solving problems with e-mail and working with list servers
  would be ideal.  On the social side, an understanding of
  netiquette and the willingness to deal with disruptions are
  essential.

- The proper tools and resources necessary for the administration
  of a large (1200-member) mailing list, e.g. access to an ISP that
  offers a mailing list service (keeping the list on the World would
  be ideal, in which case you'd need to open an account there).  

- A love for Nanci Griffith's music (well, you all probably have
  that, right?).

- Total commitment, patience, and diligence.

If you feel up to it, send me a note at ferg@world.std.com.  Please include
a description of how you plan to run this joint when you take over.
Thank yew!


Your friendly short-timer list manager,

Mark Ferguson
Austin, Texas
http://world.std.com/~ferg/
 
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From: Andrew Layden (andrew.layden@strath.ac.uk>                  
Subject: BBC Interview                                               

I managed to catch Nanci's BBC Radio 2 interview on Saturday.  I'd like to
echo the opinions already expressed on it.  The interview was fairly brief, 
but Nanci sounded enthusiastic and positive.

But, the highlight was definitely the "Who Knows Where the Time Goes"
performance.  Like Maureen, I'm also dubious about Nanci's recent
performances.
But it was indeed a solid performance.  Strong vocals, with neat guitar work.
THIS was the Nanci that I adore so much as an artist.  A riveting and powerful
solo performance.  Of course, one song is not enough to dispell all my doubts,
but it did sound quite promising.

Johnny Walker asked her directly why she didn't live in Texas.
A curiously topical question.  She didn't mention any big fat hats though.

Andrew Layden.
 
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From: "R.J. White" (rwhite@mlive.com>                             
Subject: Nanci Griffith on Michigan Live again                       

Hello, this is R.J. White from Michigan Live again, and i just wanted to let
all of you know that Nanci Griffith is featured again this week in our
Acoustic Cafe section http://www.mlive.com/cafe/). Last time, it was more
of an interview segment, this time, it's pretty much straight music. So,
stop by, let other fans know, or whatever.

Thanks,

R.J. White
Entertainment Producer/Editor
Michigan Live - http://www.mlive.com/entertainment
734.997.7086
rwhite@mlive.com
 
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From: "Sarah E. Johnson" (utsarah@bellsouth.net>                  
Subject: accoustic cafe                                              

http://www.mlive.com/cafe/


I am now listening to the interview on this page.  However on the page it
lists Nanci's new album as "Other Voices Present Echoes" that is a pretty
bad misprint!
 
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From: Mike Chesman (chesman@preferred.com>                        
Subject: Re: accoustic cafe                                          

Not so unusual if the station has only the promo version of the disc that
was indeed titled OVPE.  Stations received it with a second disc that have
several of the songs as performed by the other artists.  Probably the person
assigned to listing the album had the promo disc in front of them.  This 2
disc set is still  available from some collectible dealers.  The cover
sleeve has some subtle differences from the commercial copy you can see what
it looks like by going to http://pages.preferred.com/~chesman/promo1.html

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From: "Shawn Kimbro" (skimbro@bhset.org>                          
Subject: Hungry Again                                                

Hi folks,

I was pleased to see Dolly Parton's "Hungry Again" listed
among Kate Campbell's album recommendations.  Around these
parts, nobody talks badly about Dolly.  With hundreds of
thousands of tourists flocking to her Dollywood theme park
every year, she's nothing short of a folk hero--as well she
should be. Those who have followed her career know that she
is one of popular music's true artists. Her big hair,
sequined dresses, and heavy make-up may not play well to
some culture-crazed city slickers who want to put all female
folk musicians in bare feet and peasant dresses.  But in
this corner of the world, Dolly Parton is the quintessential
folk princess.

That's why I was so happy to hear that Dolly had returned to
her roots with "Hungry Again."  After a long period of
famine in which her bubble-gum releases left most of her
fans starving for substance, she went back to Sevier County,
Tennessee, and spent three months fasting, praying and
writing songs in the log cabin she grew up in. She churned
out over sixty compositions, the cream of which appear on
this disc.  This satisfying album is Parton at her most
basic and absolute best.

Dolly's voice is as pure and clear as when she first hit the
stage of Cas Walker's Country Music Show at twelve years
old.  She seems very comfortable with the traditional sounds
of fiddle, mandolin, and banjo. The disc was co-produced by
Dolly and her cousin, Richie Owens and the songs were
recorded in his basement studio.  Instead of recruiting
professional musicians, she used Owen's alt-country band
"Shinola" for core accompaniment.  The album also showcases
the talents of native East Tennessee fiddler Gary McKay,
vocalist Paul Brewster, and banjo player Gary Davis.

This may be the strongest song-writing that Parton has ever
done. She wrote every song on the album.  "When Jesus Comes
Calling For Me", is soulful southern gospel, and "Blue
Valley Girl" is about a young girl who leaves poverty and
abuse to sing country music: "She was born in a place called
Blue Valley/At the foot of the Tennessee hills/With the blue
birds and blue bells/and blue mountain water... but her
daddy abused her mind and her body... and she sings like a
bird and she cries like a baby, whenever she turns off the
lights." My favorite song is "Paradise Road" in which she
dreams away her poverty and finds peace "in a Kingdom deep
within," but I also like the title cut in which she longs
for lost romantic passion.

Even though this is the best Dolly Parton album since her
sublime 1993 release, "Trio" which featured Linda Rondstadt
and Emmylou Harris, I don't expect this record to receive
very much airplay.  It's not formula enough for the pop
country stations, and Dolly's big-time Nashville name will
keep her off the folk and Americana playlists where this
album belongs.  But if you've ever sung along to Dolly's
classics like, "Jolene" or "Coat of Many Colors," you won't
want to miss "Hungry Again."  It's soul food for folk-hungry
traditional music fans.

Warm Regards,
-Shawn

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From: Susan Krauss (skrauss@hooked.net>                           
Subject: Laura Love in San Francisco (No Nanci)                      

Just wondering if any other Nancinuts will be at Laura Love's October 4th
show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. It's my birthday
and I figured that'd be a fine way to celebrate.  Let me know if you'll be
attending so we can connect.

susan

(P.S.  If you're not familiar with Laura Love, she describes her music as
"Afro/Celtic."  It's acoustic but it rocks, if you know what I mean.  More
info at:  http://www.rahul.net/hrmusic/artists/llvart.html

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