// We announce the 99 tape exchange, and one more chance to 
// give us your "best of 99" list.  24 days til Christmas!
// Enjoy...[BP]

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Subject: NN: Holiday Tape Exhange 1999
   Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:51:53 -0800
   From: Bill Peete (billpeet@cruzio.com>

Howdy Folks,

For each of the last four years, we've held a "Holiday Tape Exchange" that
turned out to be a lot of fun. If anyone is interested in doing the same
thing this year, you may participate by letting me know, and then making a
100 (or 90 if you prefer) minute tape of some of your favorite *NON* Nanci
tunes. For the high-tech folks with CD recorders, I think it would be okay
to substitute a cd for a tape. 

If you'd like to participate this year, reply to this message, by December
10, 1999. When replying, be sure to change the address from:

	nanci@world.std.com 

to:

	billpeet@cruzio.com

In other words, private e-mail, so's not to clutter up the list. A simple "I
want in" is sufficient. I will confirm your entry by replying with a simple
"ok". Don't fret too much if you don't get an immediate ok... between work
and upcoming Nanci concerts, my on-line time will be suffering, but be
patient. Thank yew kindly!

As in previous years, I will toss all the participants names into my Nanci
"Flyer" hat and will draw names to determine who gets who's tape. Witnesses
will be present. Within a few days, of December 10, I'll post one public
message that tells you who to send your tape to.

Holiday Cheers,

-bill "stayin' warm in his fine one year old jacket" peete

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Subject: NN: Top Ten Lists - The Music of 1999
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 00:27:13 EST
   From: VickiStein@aol.com

God Bless Us, Everyone!  And Hello!

1999 has been a very good year for new music.  It's December First (at least 
where I'm sittin'), and time to compile the Top Ten List!  It'll be fun to 
read the lists that come across the line, and I am here, ready, willing, and 
I hope and trust, able, to tackle this task.  If you would like to 
participate, here are the guidelines:

1.  All CDs must be released in 1999.
2.  No more than 10 per list.
3.  If you post your list to the NN, please be sure to copy me @ VickiStein 
@aol.com.  I've set up a separate folder to help in the compilation.  
4.  Deadline date is December 25, 1999.  I'll do my best to compile the Top 
Ten of all Top Tens by January 1, 2000.  If, for some unforeseen reason, that 
magical date eludes me, I'll let y'all know as soon as possible.  
5.  The person whose list most closely matches the composite list wins a free 
CD of choice from the Top Ten of the Top Ten!  And, if you win and you 
already own all ten of the CD's listed, well then, we'll work with Shawn 
(thanks, Shawn :) and have a tee-shirt sent to you!  In the event of a tie, 
I'll draw names.
6.  For tabulation purposes, each song counts the same, whether you list it 
as Number 1 or Number 10.  
7.  The CD earning the most top 10 nominations will be selected as the lists'
number 1, etc.

I'm new at this, so please be patient, forgive me if I've left anything out, 
and do let me know so that I can take steps to remedy the situation.   Thank 
You.  

Now that EST has crossed into the realm of December 2nd, I say, "Go for it, 
Get at it!"   

Peace,

Vicki (That's VickiStein@aol.com) Stein

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Subject: NN: son of "the letter"
   Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:47:41 -0800 (PST)
   From: Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com>

Those of you who remember Nanci's open letter to Texas
critics may be interested learn that TEXAS MONTHLY has
announced various greatest Texans of the Century.  For
greatest writer, J. Frank Dobie beat out, yes,
Katherine Anne Porter.

In other categories: Buddy Holly rock and roller,
T-Bone Walker guitarplayer, Lightnin' Hopkins
bluesman.   

Showing they know more about music than literature.

Reid "already campaigning for the next millineum list"
Mitchell

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Subject: NN: mca years
   Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 00:28:32 EST
   From: MK3449@aol.com

    i have been lurking on this list for some months, and find myself now 
needing to write.  i have very much enjoyed all of the comments on the list, 
especially the recommendations of singers/songs from the list (except perhaps 
the grateful dead's version of "i know you rider".  what was that about?).
    i can't afford many cds, so when i recently had the option of getting a 
cd from a cd club (whiCH shall remain nameless) i fretted over the various 
nanci disks and finally choose the mca years retrospective, figuring it would 
be a good over-view cd.
    having received the cd, i believe it was a good choice.  but more 
importantly, i achieved a bit of an epiphany.  while listening, i came to 
"love at the five and dime" which i had never heard live before.  following 
the wonderful intro about all the woolworth's being the same all over the 
world, and listening to this simple, sweet love song, i suddenly remembered wh
y i listen to music.  
    this is something i think i forget sometimes in these times of throwaway 
songs, which flit around your head for a short while and then disappear 
forever.  here was a song which meant something, which could transport, both 
emotionally and mentally, to somewhere i have maybe never been.  with tears 
in my eyes, i learned something new and remembered something old at the same 
time.
    sorry this got so long, and i hope others of you also experience these 
things as you hear the music which wraps your soul in its warm embrace.  
thanks for listening....

michel delving

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Subject: NN: My Top 100
   Date: 1 Dec 99 16:40:42 +0000
   From: "Matthew Bloomfield" (mailm@tthewb.u-net.com>

I finally got round to finishing my Top 100 songs, if you're
interested and would like to see the list I sent Kristina have a look
at:

http://www.tthewb.u-net.com/top100.html

Matt

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Subject: NN: Apologies Non UK Netters - Beth Neilson Chapman Concert
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 05:56:43 -0000
   From: "Pollock, Stuart (S.J.)" (spolloc2@ford.com>

Having seen a few positive comments about BNC I thought it might be
acceptable to mention this here. BNC is playing at the Celtic Connections
shindig in Glasgow on Saturday January 15th at The Fruitmarket - Albion
Street. See http://www.grch.com for details.

Not listed as yet but pretty much confirmed is Janis Ian at the same venue
the following evening.

Enjoy

ttfn

Stuart

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Subject: Re: NN: Apologies Non UK Netters - Beth Neilson Chapman Concert
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 99 06:30:59 +0000
   From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>

Beth is also playing Dingwall's in London on Monday 17th January.

John Graveling

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Subject: NN: Gig not to be missed (L.A.)
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 99 06:31:03 +0000
   From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>

If any of the list members are in the L.A. area, there is a gig you 
should not miss this coming Friday, 3rd December. Get yourselves to The 
Mint and marvel at the excellence of Kevin Montgomery.

John "keeping you informed" Graveling

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Subject: NN: Re: Gig not to be missed (L.A.)
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:03:20 +0100
   From: "Hans Janssen" (hjanssen@zeelandnet.nl>

> If any of the list members are in the L.A. area, there is a gig you
> should not miss this coming Friday, 3rd December. Get yourselves to The
> Mint and marvel at the excellence of Kevin Montgomery.

But a lot of Nanci fans will miss this because the anti-landmine concert is
on the third in LA with:

El Camino College, Torrance, CA
     Steve, Emmy, Terry Allen, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Guy Clark,
     Nanci Griffith

So they will have tickets for this concert.

Hans "wishing he could be there" Janssen.

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Subject: Re: NN: Gig not to be missed (L.A.) (NO NG)
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 07:36:01 EST
   From: Catelaw@aol.com

kai21@dial.pipex.com writes:

>  If any of the list members are in the L.A. area, there is a gig you 
>  should not miss this coming Friday, 3rd December. Get yourselves to The 
>  Mint and marvel at the excellence of Kevin Montgomery.

He's not lyin' Netters.  So hit the L.A. Freeway (but be careful getting off 
of it) for a bit of musical carpe diem. :)

Cate in(ane) Atlanta.

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Subject: NN: American pilgrimage
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 13:34:11 +0000
   From: "James Wilson-J-2" (wilson.j.2@pg.com>

I haven't sent many messages to the Nancinet before, and living in the UK I
don't really feel that I can contribute much worthwhile. I am however really
looking forward to Nanci playing at the Royal Albert Hall next May, and I
intent
to go twice to get enough memories to last me 'til the next time she passes by
this way.

The real reason for my note is that I want to go to Nashville next year (among
other sacred sites), and as I know none of my friends would be interested I was
wondering if any other UK Nancinetters would be interested in combining forces
and making the pilgrimage together. I would probably do it on my own if I have
to, but it wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable. If anyone's interested could you
e-mail by privately.

Jim

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Subject: Re: NN: American pilgrimage
   Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 08:16:16 -0600
   From: Sarah Wrightson (sarahwrightson@vincebell.com>

James Wilson-J-2 wrote:
> 
> The real reason for my note is that I want to go to Nashville next year (among
> other sacred sites), and as I know none of my friends would be interested I was
> wondering if any other UK Nancinetters would be interested in combining forces
> and making the pilgrimage together. I would probably do it on my own if I have
> to, but it wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable. If anyone's interested could you
> e-mail by privately.

Jim

But I know "us Nashvillians" would be very glad to see you when you get
here so keep us informed of yur plans.

Sarah

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Subject: NN: Nanci RAH?
   Date: 02 Dec 1999 16:12:08 +0100
   From: Georg Vallestad (Georg.Vallestad@akermar.com>

> I haven't sent many messages to the Nancinet before, and living in the UK I
> don't really feel that I can contribute much worthwhile. I am however really
> looking forward to Nanci playing at the Royal Albert Hall next May, and I intent
> to go twice to get enough memories to last me 'til the next time she 

Are tickets on sale already???

Georg 

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Subject: NN: Folk music
   Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:56:48 +0000
   From: Ann Tyas (ann@awnpb.demon.co.uk>

Many thanks to Tom Gill for posting Hiram Jackson's definition of folk
music. I haven't chuckled so much for a long time.
-- 
Ann Tyas

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Subject: Re: NN: Top Ten Lists - The Music of 1999
   Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 15:37:40 -0600
   From: Bill Lavery (bill@villagerecords.com>

Bill Lavery's  Top Ten for 1999

No particular order, 

Bleecker Street--Greenwich Village in the 60’s 

Ray Wylie Hubbard--Crusades Of The Restless Knights

The Derailers--Full Western Dress

Shaver--Electric Shaver

Kim Richey--Glimmer

Sally Timms--Cowboy Sally’s Twilight Laments...

Various--Return Of The Grievous Angel--A Tribute to Gram Parsons

Buddy Miller--Cruel Moon

Julie Miller--Broken Things

Mandy Barnett--I’ve Got A Right To Cry

Bill Lavery
http://villagerecords.com

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Subject: Fw: NN: FAD-the book
   Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 08:30:11 -0500
   From: "Brian Mich" (b.mich@worldnet.att.net>

>She points out, for example, that "no performance has ever been as dear
>as performing it once, with Julie on piano, at Carnegie in the fall of 1987

I was there for the performance mentioned below (though I don't remember it
as 1987, necessarily.  I thought it was later.)  Nanci opened for John Prine
and it was truly a magical night, particularly that performance of "From a
Distance".  The post brought back a great memory, thanks.


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