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// Concert reviews from Stamford and Toronto, and a new poem 
// from the Muse...
// Oh, and some suggestions for your Christmas list...
// Enjoy... [BP] 

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Subject: NN: 12/2/00 Concert For A Landmine Free World 
   From: Bob Ivers (bivers@optonline.net> 
   Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 13:27:49 -0500 

I made the journey up to Stamford, CT yesterday to catch the opening night 
of the short "Concert For A Landmine Free World" tour.   Nanci was on the 
bill, along with Emmylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn, Mary Chapin Carpenter and 
Steve Earle, and while the concert was good, it wasn't what it could have been.

The concert was held in The Palace Theatre, an old style theatre (with a 
great sound system) that is currently being refurbished.  The show was set 
up as a "guitar pull", with all of the artists on stage for the entire 
evening, taking turns as the performer.  (Looking at the stage, the seating 
arrangement from right to left was EH, BC, MCC, SE, NG and James Hooker, 
who played on Nanci's songs and noodled a bit on a couple of others.  The 
order of performances in the four rounds of songs stayed pretty much in the 
right to left seating order, with SE also getting the lead on the one 
encore song.)

One of the great things about a guitar pull show is the interaction of the 
different musicians as they add vocal harmonies and/or instrumental parts 
to each other's songs.  However, the artists' choice of material in this 
show did not provide much opportunity for the other's to join in and of the 
21 songs performed, the vast majority were essentially done solo.  EH 
concentrated oh her last 2 albums and MCC deviated from her stated 
intention to play only new songs when an audience member offered to donate 
$500 if she'd play one of her older songs, "The Moon And St. Christopher".

The two chances for real interaction came from Nanci, who was in great 
voice.  When her first turn came up, Nanci spoke about her trip to Viet Nam 
and Cambodia and how it had given her some understanding about things that 
had contributed to the end of her marriage to folk singer Eric Taylor, a 
Viet Nam vet.  She then performed "Traveling Through This Part Of You", the 
song she wrote about this experience and Eric Taylor.  (Nanci also 
mentioned that this song was an inspiration for the new album she'd just 
finished recording that will be released in March.)  For her second tune, 
Nanci said that since she'd spoken so highly of Eric Taylor as a 
songwriter, she'd better do one of his songs and performed a fine version 
of "Deadwood, South Dakota".

For the third round, Nanci chose "It's A Hard Life Wherever You Go", with 
Emmylou singing lead on the second verse and all of the performers joining 
in on the chorus.  Round four found Nanci saying that she'd been designated 
as the hootenanny performer for the night and most of the audience joined 
their voices to those of the performers (including a James Hooker lead 
vocal on verse three!) for a rousing pre-encore finale of "If I Had A Hammer".

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Subject: NN: Stamford Landmine Show 
   From: Rocalittl@aol.com 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:39:45 EST 

Hey Gang,

      Just returned from a rather lengthy drive back to Pittsburgh from 
Stamford, Conn. after last night's opening of the Campaign For A Landmine 
Free World tour. The long drive was well worth it, as my friend and I 
witnessed a superb show. I won't repeat all the details covered in Bob Iver's 
earlier post, except to write that I respectfully disagree with his 
assessment that it was a good show, but not what it could have been. I 
thought it was a tremendous ensemble performance with many highlights. 
       
       Nanci was in really strong voice, and it was wonderful to have Hooker 
accompany her. Her version of "Hard Life" was quite emotional, especially 
when Emmylou lead one of the verses and the others joined in on harmony. Her 
moving comments about her trip to Vietnam and "returning to ground zero in 
all that went wrong in her marriage" led off what surely will be a 
centerpiece for her upcoming studio release, the compelling "Traveling 
Through This Part Of You." Nanci was really spot on in her playing and 
singing all evening.

       Another highlight was the ageless and classy Emmylou Harris, who 
performed several songs from my hands down favorite CD of the year, the 
incredible "Red Dirt Girl." She was clearly chief organizer, articulate 
spokeswoman, and all around queen of harmony for this worthwhile cause and 
all too short tour.

       I had the great pleasure of visiting backstage after the concert and 
spoke briefly with Nanci, who was clearly upbeat and excited about her 
upcoming CD to be released in March. She said it would be called "A Clock 
Without Hands" and she has had so much fun recording it. I was too 
tongue-tied to ask if she would be touring behind it, but my bet is that she 
will be. Another highlight was chatting with Emmylou, who is much more 
beautiful in person, believe it or not. She embodies such integrity and 
class, and is a gracious lady.

       Anyway, it was such a wonderful weekend for such a worthwhile cause, 
and if any of you fellow NN'ers get the chance to see the few shows left on 
this spectacular tour, I urge you to buy a ticket and go. The talent, 
enthusiasm, and dedication of these fine artists are worth supporting. 

                                     Take care,
                                           ~Lisa Cain

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Subject: NN: Re: Stamford Landmine Show 
   From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net> 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 21:42:42 -0500 

> She said it would be called "A Clock Without Hands" ......

Carson McCullers?

-S

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Subject: Re: NN: Re: Stamford Landmine Show 
   From: Rocalittl@aol.com 
   Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 06:23:12 EST 

kimbroj@charter.net writes:

(( Carson McCullers?
 
 -S >>

I think Shawn is definitely right on this. I just checked Amazon.com and 
"Clock without Hands" is indeed a Carson McCullers novel. After reading a 
brief synopsis of the book, I find it interesting that Nanci chose this as 
the title for her next CD. If she follows along some of the themes of this 
novel, I think we will be in for some great songs from Ms. Griffith come 
March. I know I am looking forward to it!

~Lisa Cain

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Subject: NN: The wait is almost over! 
   From: "Block, Sascha" (sascha@b-there.com> 
   Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:16:23 -0500  

At the Concert for a Landmine Free World in Stamford, CT this past Saturday,
Nanci announced that she had just completed recording her new album, which
will be out in March! No other details, except we can be sure Traveling thru
this Part of You is on it.

The first stop on the mini-tour, which is now in eastern Canada, each
performer -- Emmylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Steve
Earle, and Nanci with James Hooker -- did four songs (in that order). I
didn't take notes on what everyone played, but  Nanci's choices were -- Set
1- "Traveling through this Part of You", & Eric Taylor's "Deadwood, SD".
After the intermission, her songs were "It's a Hard Life" & Pete Seeger's
"If I Had a Hammer" (the official closer -- with the audience & all the
other performers joining in). 

For the encore, everyone joined Steve Earle on his timely "Christmastime in
Washington" (I think that's what it is called). It was a great evening &
lots of money was raised for this important cause, as well. Go to
www.vvaf.org if you'd like more info in why Nanci & others need us to be
involved.

Nanci never looked or sounded lovelier, and it was an unexpected treat to
have James along, and to have this wonderful springtime gift to anticipate.

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Subject: NN: Land mine free world show in Toronto 
From: "MVM" (mvmartel@home.com> 
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 07:02:20 -0500 

Hi Sascha. I was at the Toronto show last night, and was a little
disappointed because they only did 3 songs each. Then I reread your post,
and see that John Prine isn't listed, so that would explain the change. He
did 4 songs last night. The place was packed, they sold out of scarves (some
feat, considering they were $75 and $100; the autographed one went for $1400
at the silent auction), they spoke about the Ottawa Treaty (a good way to
get a room full of Canadians on board!) and it was a lovely show. Nanci did
Travellin' Thru, Gulf Coast Highway with James, and ended with If I had a
hammer. They came back for an encore, which was sung by John Prine, followed
by Steve Earle singing the song you listed below. Nanci sang back up on
Prine's songs throughout the night. She looked and sounded lovely! Very
strong voice, better than last I heard her, about 4 years ago in the middle
of her health scares. All of the performers were a treat.
Vicki

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Subject: NN: Landmine Concert in Toronto 
   From: "Chris J. Whelehan" (megyver@home.com> 
   Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 00:27:19 -0500 

Hey folks, I just got back from the Concert for a Landmine Free World
with John Prine (a classic), Emmylou (what a voice), Bruce Cockburn (a
real player), Mary Chapin Carpenter (awesome songwriter), Steve Earle
(becoming a huge fan) and Nanci with Hooker in tow.
What an amazing show.  They are off to Burlington, Vermont next for two
shows Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Flynn Theater.  They were all
on stage all of the time sitting in a semicircle watching each other
perform.  Great format.

The only problem was that the show was way too short!  I could have
listened to that lineup for hours and hours.  I don't have words to
describe it.  I know I will never see that many of my favorite artists
in the same hall at the same time again.  It was truly a once in a
lifetime deal.  So if you're in Vermont and you are going to the show,
you are in for a real event.

Nanci's songs were Gulf Coast Highway, If I Had a Hammer and the song
she wrote for her ex about his experience in Vietnam...sorry, I forgot
the title...The Other Part of You, perhaps??  Great song.  She  looked
great by the way, slim and trim.

John Prine and Steve Earle were the jokesters.  I hope they record this
show and release it because it would sell a million!  Every performer
was in fine form with the only mishap being Bruce forgot the some of the
words of his first song...very embarrassing I would imagine seeing as he
wrote the damn thing!!

Their cause.... 

www.vvaf.org

Regards
Chris

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Subject: NN: Landmine Concert - Toronto 
   From: Doug Kellam (doug.kellam@sympatico.ca> 
   Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 22:18:01 -0500 

Please accept my apology for the following lack of charity.

Nanci has rarely, if ever, toured in Canada. I was fortunate enough to
see her as part of the travelling Mariposa Festival in Saratoga a few
years back and again last night as part of the Concert for a Landmine
Free World here in Toronto.

I fully appeciated the other artists and thoroughly enjoyed the evening
but Nanci only did three songs! I'm afraid that I need more. To whet my
appetite in such a manner amounts to cruel and unusual punishment and is
therefore, I believe, a violation of our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The only reasonable solution is for Ms. Griffith to finish the album she
is currently working on, tour, and include a Toronto stop on the
schedule. Please......

It was a pleasant surprise to see James Hooker perform at the show. He
and Nanci did a great job on Gulf Coast Highway.

Doug

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Subject: Re: NN: Landmine Concert - Toronto
   Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 23:58:19 -0500
   From: "Chris J. Whelehan" (megyver@home.com>

It was a great show, and yes I would have liked to hear more of Nanci,
however, I have to disagree with you on James Hooker.  I think he simply
jazzes Gulf Coast Highway up just a little too much.  It ended up
sounding a bit like worn 'ol lounge music with the cheesy piano sound he
had going. (Doesn't he know there are lots of new keyboards out there
that sound just like Steinways!!)  I would have preferred to have heard
it with just Nanci and her Taylor.  Actually, I was curious as to
exactly why he was there anyway.  None of the other performers had their
own backup handy!  Maybe there's something going on there!!??
Anyway Doug, I know you will agree that the lineup was incredible and to
hear so many fine voices in one evening was a little overwhelming!
Regards
Chris

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Subject: RE: NN: Landmine Concert - Toronto
   Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 10:07:20 -0600
   From: "Ron Hennessy" (rhennesy@coserv.net>

Hello all,

I respectfully disagree with you about performances of "Gulf Coast
Highway."

I'm a huge fan of James Hooker: his keyboard playing, musicianship, and
personality; so I hate to hear him criticized.

That said, I am familiar with the origins of "Gulf Coast Highway."
Songwriting credits go to James Hooker, Nanci Griffith, and Danny Flowers.
James wrote in a memoir that he first played the music for Nanci, she
interrupted him to fetch her guitar, and together they worked out the
lyrics.  So it is very much James's song as well as Nanci's.

As for Nanci singing the song solo: the lyrics indicate the song must be a
duet, because two points of view are represented.

I was not at the landmine concert, so I can't judge that particular
performance of the song; but I do know that the music is very much James
Hooker's own.

Best wishes,

Ron Hennessy

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Subject: Re: NN: Landmine Concert - Toronto
   Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:08:11 EST
   From: Tricia9999@aol.com

megyver@home.com writes:

>  None of the other performers had their
>  own backup handy! 

I saw the concert last year in California and ELH did have a backup musician 
with her and Nanci didn't. Different nights, different performers is all.

Tricia

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Subject: Review - Concert for a Landmine Free World
   From: "Steve Goldberger" (sg@stevegoldberger.com>
    Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:57:31 -0500

Hi Folks,

Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario.  Day three of a five day tour.  Sold out.

On Monday night we were fortunate enough to have 7th row seats for one 
of the most soul enriching concerts I've seen in years.  Just the sight 
of Emmylou, Nanci, MC Carpenter, John Prine, Steve Earle and Bruce 
Cockburn all walk out on to the same stage together was quite 
overwhelming and moving for me.  Not to mention, the added bonus of Mr. 
Hooker sitting in on keyboards.

The artists were seated in a semi-circle, workshop style.  Taking turns, 
they sang 3-4 songs each over the course of the 2 hour concert, with 
Bruce accompanying most with his fab acoustic guitar virtuosity. 

Nanci sang her new song which she wrote for "ex" Eric Taylor,  which was
appropriate and emotional for her, as the song is about his Viet Nam 
experience.  Her 2nd song was Gulf Cost Highway with James Hooker
singing duet.  She livened things up at the end with a rousing sing 
along of If I Had A Hammer.  I was quite surprised and pleased at the 
number of fans she appeared to have here in this Toronto audience for I 
thought she was relatively unknown in these parts.

Emmylou sang three songs from the new, Red Dirt Girl, and Bruce sang 
three of his own tunes, but again was most impressive with his guitar 
playing.  You could especially see the surprised delight on MC 
Carpenter's face as he accompanied her.  I always forget how much I like 
Mary Chapin, her songs, her voice and her guitar were especially 
beautiful and rich (just like the record!)

Steve Earle was quite eloquent and funny and the real icing on the cake 
was John Prine.  Of course every song he sang was a crowd fave and you 
could see the other artists reverence and admiration for this senior 
statesman troubadour.

What more can I say other than it was a truly great event.  Great songs, 
voices, guitars, excellent sound in a venerable old hall, loving and 
reverential audience...  And all for a good cause.

Best wishes to all Nancinetters and friends for the holidays and the new 
year.

Steve Goldberger
Toronto & Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
sg@stevegoldberger.com
for the latest news visit my web-site: www.stevegoldberger.com

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Subject: NN: Help me pick some music 
   From: Ed Maier (evmaier@dhc.net> 
   Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2000 20:31:43 -0600 

Hi all,

I need some suggestions for what music to put on my Christmas list.
I already have Kasey Chambers' "The Captain" listed, so if you think
of something in the folk or americana genres I might enjoy, let me
know. 

Take care,
Ed Maier
Arlington, TX

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Subject: Re: NN: Help me pick some music 
From: Petop@aol.com 
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 22:09:37 EST 

In a message dated 12/02/2000 8:37:01 PM Central Standard Time, 
evmaier@dhc.net writes:

(( 
 I need some suggestions for what music to put on my Christmas list.
 I already have Kasey Chambers' "The Captain" listed, so if you think
 of something in the folk or americana genres I might enjoy, let me
 know.  >>

   Well right at this point, here are my picks for the 100 best albums of 
this year. I am sure you should be able to find something from this list:

1. Tanglewood Tree--Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
2. Red Dirt Girl--Emmylou Harris
3.  Broke Down--Slaid Cleaves
4.  Nickel Creek
5.  Crossing Muddy Waters--John Hiatt
6.  Covenant--Greg Brown
7.  Scene It All--Seldom Scene
8.  Somewhere Near Paterson--Richard Shindell
9.  Public Domain: Songs from the Wild Land--Dave Alvin
10. Sailing to Philadelphia--Mark Knopfler
11. Back Home Again--Rhonda Vincent
12. Live As I'll Ever Be--Chris Smither
13. One Endless Night--Jimmie Dale Gilmore
14. Love Light--Claire Lynch
15. Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroe--Various Artists
16. Talkin' to Myself--Lonesome River Band
17. American III: Solitary Man--Johnny Cash
18. The Captain--Kasey Chambers
19. If I Could Only Fly--Merle Haggard
20. You're the One--Paul Simon
21. Fair Weather--Alison Brown
22. Password--Geoff Muldaur
23. All That You Leave Behind--U2
24. Another Kind of Blue--Peter Keane
25. The Green World--Dar Williams
26. Tomorrow's Sounds Today--Dwight Yoakam
27. Ice Caps: The Peaks of Telluride--Sam Bush
28. Souvenirs--John Prine
29. Breach--The Wallflowers
30. In the Company of Strangers--Robin & Linda Williams
31. Maroon--Barenaked Ladies
32. Real Time--Tom O'Brien & Darrell Scott
33. Out of the Blue--Burns Sisters
34. Milk Cow Blues--Willie Nelson
35. Live--Ellis Paul
36. Never An Adult Moment--Austin Lounge Lizards
37. Speaking With the Angel--Mary Black
38. Only a Story--The Mollys
39. The Wonder Boys--Soundtrack
40. Age of Possibility--Carrie Newcomer
41. Riding With the King--B.B. King and Eric Clapton
42. Transcendental Blues--Steve Earle
43. Positive Friction--Donna the Buffalo
44. Best of Broadside--Various Artists
45. Sign of Truth--Tish Hinojosa
46. The Essential Bob Dylan
47. 'Til We Outnumber Them--Various Artists
48. Ladies and Gentlemen...The Grateful Dead
49. Badlands: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska--Various Artists
50. O' Brother, Where Art Thou?--Various Artists
51. Levee Town--Sonny Landreth
52. Spin--Whirligig
53. Butt Naked Free--Guy Davis
54. The Door--Keb Mo
55. A Quiet Eye--June Tabor
56. Ear to the Ground--Malvina Reynolds
57. Fourteen Days--Laura Love
58. A Day Without Rain--Enya
59. Flying Saucer Blues--Peter Case
60. Places in Between--Terri Hendrix
61. Wires and Wood--The Johnny Staats Project
62. Dancin' With Them That Brung Me--Stacey Earle
63. Silver & Gold--Neil Young
64. You Can't Relive the Past--Eric Anderson
65. Tone Poems III--Mike Auldridge, Bob Brozman and David Grisman
66. The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack--Soundtrack
67. Distillation--Erin McKeown
68. It's Like This--Rickie Lee Jones
69. Regrooving the Dream--Patty Larkin
70. If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now--The Nields
71. The Lucky One--Christy McWilson 
72. John Cowan
73. Watching Life Through a Windshield--Bill & Bonnie Hearne
74. The Pizza Tapes--Jerry Garcia, David Grisman & Tony Rice
75. Live at Antone's--Joe Ely
76. The Hardest Part--Alison Moorer
77. Sacred Heart--Peter Ostroushko
78. Seven Decades--Hank Thompson
79. Bolsa de Agua--The Gourds
80. The I-10 Chronicles--Various Artists
81. Heartbreaker--Ryan Adams
82. My Roots Are Showing--Natalie MacMaster
83. You Win Again--Van Morrison & Linda Gail Lewis
84. Beyond Bitchin'--Four Bitchin' Babes
85. Electric Waco Chair--Waco Brothers
86. Mermaid Avenue, Vol. 2--Billy Bragg & Wilco
87. Time After Time--Eva Cassidy
88. Cimarron (Remastered)--Emmylou Harris
89. Anthology: Through the Years--Tom Petty
90. What You Whispered--David Wilcox
91. Here Come the Noisemakers--Bruce Hornsby
92. Down to the Promised Land--Various Artists
93. Telling Stories--Tracy Chapman
94. Rollin' Into Memphis: The Songs of John Hiatt--Various Artists
95. Me and the Drummer--Willie Nelson
96. Steal This Movie--Soundtrack
97. The Skiffle Sessions--Van Morrison, Lonnie Donegan & Chris Barber
98. Water From the Well--The Chieftains
99. The Hill--Richard Buckner
100. Dreaming the Mystery--Shake Russsell

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Subject: Re: NN: Help me pick some music 
   From: Halesbop@aol.com 
   Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 23:52:45 EST 

  Would your list be in that exact order of preference, Petop? Some fine 
stuff on there, but it omits a pair that are likely to crack my Y2K Top Ten:

Paris Combo-- Living Room
Asylum Street Spankers-- Spanker Madness

Steve,
  waiting for Mr. Graveling to up the ante with his Top 500 cds of 2000...

 Petop@aol.com wrote:


> Well right at this point, here are my picks for the 100 best albums of 
> this year. I am sure you should be able to find something from this list:

             (snip>


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Subject: Re: NN: Help me pick some music 
   From: "Donate von Bredow-Gardner" (dvbgardner@genelogic.com> 
   Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 07:55:45 -0500 

Tony Cox wrote:

> although I did find the NSync CD in the gutter while walking home one day a
> couple of months ago (yes, really - it must have fallen out of a car or
> something.  It was in perfect condition, but I still haven't got round to
> playing it!)>>>>>

Tony - do try and listen to the NSync CD when you get a chance.  While I'm not
a fan
of today's pop music, I must say that I am impressed by the incredible
harmonies
that NSync and the other  boys' groups of this genre use for their songs.  
Nothin'
to sneeze at in my opinion.

Donate "a capella harmonies at any time" von Bredow-Gardner

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Subject: Re: NN: Help me pick some music 
From: Tony Cox (tonycox@pacific.net.au> 
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 22:58:22 -0500 


Halesbop@aol.com wrote:

> waiting for Mr. Graveling to up the ante with his Top 500 cds of 2000...

Ha ha - no doubt.  (Not that there's anything wrong with that:-))

By way of contrast, I've been trying to figure out my Top 1.  Looking through
my
racks, I realise that I haven't ended up with *any* title released this year -
although I did find the NSync CD in the gutter while walking home one day a
couple of months ago (yes, really - it must have fallen out of a car or
something.  It was in perfect condition, but I still haven't got round to
playing it!)

That's not to say that there haven't been any good releases and I haven't had a
chance to listen to much of what's on peoples' lists, but I would probably have
got to know about it had there been another "Car Wheels.." or "Stones In The
Road".  The new Nanci album could be just what's needed in what seems to me a
bit of a lean period.

Anyway, to end on a positive note, I did discover Kate Rusby and Patti Griffin
this year, so I've been enjoying catching up with their musical treasures.  And
I still haven't had enough of the 10,000 Maniacs Unplugged video, with Natalie
working her magic, musical and otherwise:-)

Wishing everyone a festive season full of whatever you want it to be full of.
Tony

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Subject: NN: Re: Help me pick some music 
   From: "Douglas Dick" (cddick@viaccess.net> 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 22:58:27 -0400 

These are some of my favorites from this year.
Dar Williams-The Green World
Steve Forbert-Evergreen Boy
Tish Hinojosa--Sign of Truth
Joe Ely-Live at Antones
Judith Edelman-Drama Queen
Paul McCartney-Run Devil Run
Steve Earle-Transcendental Blues
Van Morrison-Back on Top
Tarras-Rising
Bill Sims-Bill Sims
Balfa Toujours-Live at Whiskey Landing
John Hiatt-Crossing Muddy Waters
Old Blind Dogs-The Worlds Room
Lil Band of Gold-Lil Band of Gold

Hope this helps
Doug Dick  

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Subject: Re: NN: Help me pick some music 
   From: Tricia9999@aol.com 
   Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 17:25:20 EST 

In a message dated 12/02/2000 6:37:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
evmaier@dhc.net writes:

> so if you think  of something in the folk or Americana genres I might enjoy, 
> let me know. 

Ed:

I would second some other recommendations you've received. Highest on my list 
would be:
 
Nickel Creek (debut album) bluegrass/folk with exceptional musicians, 
wonderful vocals. Sean Watkins does some nice writing. Very nice. Produced by 
Alison Krauss.

Judith Edelman Drama Queen - her debut album in 96 had many comparing her to 
NG. Not so much anymore. (She does have Ron de la Vega playing on this CD 
along with lots of talent.) 

D. Carter/T. Grammer - both the new one and When I Go. You've heard enough 
about them on this list, but can't get enough of them.

Mark Knopfler Sailing to Philadelphia - duets with James Taylor and Van 
Morrison  which make the album worth it to me. Someone who knows how to get 
great tone from his electric guitar.

Patty Griffin gives me goose bumps but you will get some dissension here 
because she likes to rock as well as do mellow. Living with Ghosts is Patty 
and a guitar. Flaming Red is Patty with lots of others and some of it is not 
suited to every taste, but I love it.

Others you've already heard a lot about here - Mary Gauthier, Slaid, Buddy 
Mondlock (well, you haven't actually heard much about him here, but if you 
like a singer/songwriter with a guitar and a way with words and a golden 
voice...)

I'll stop now on the assumption that jazz is not something you're looking 
for...

Happy list making,
Tricia
 
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Subject: Re: NN: Help me pick some music 
From: Poetmuse@aol.com 
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 23:17:41 EST 

In a message dated 12/4/00 5:40:41 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
Tricia9999@aol.com writes:

(( Patty Griffin gives me goose bumps but you will get some dissension here 
 because she likes to rock as well as do mellow. Living with Ghosts is Patty 
 and a guitar. Flaming Red is Patty with lots of others and some of it is not 
 suited to every taste, but I love it. >>

I have to agree with you Tricia- Flaming Red is one of my favorite albums of 
the year....! I never get tired of it and find something new on each listen.. 
right now, "MARY" has my ear..... 

Living with Ghosts I haven't quite warmed up to yet, but I do have some 
favorite tracks, "Mad Mission", one of them.

I also strongly suggest Patti, Ed! :)

-Christina

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Subject: NN: On another note... 
From: Ed Maier (evmaier@dhc.net> 
Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2000 21:01:59 -0600 


I was searching for some HS football scores, and http://www.star-telegram.com/
had a link to Radio Metro on their page. The selection of channels includes
the folk and americana genres, and so I listened to Sara Evans, Kasey
Chambers,
and Shania Twain. The audio quality is better than usual, but the streaming
gets interrupted occasionally on my connection. I can't wait until telco 
gets DSL into my neighborhood. 

Ed

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Subject: NN: Starchart!!! 
   From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net> 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 01:50:59 -0500 

Hi gang --

In case anyone hasn't heard already, our list buddy Steve Robertson has
started an exciting promotional venture called the Starchart.com acoustic
performance series.  Steve lives just out the backdoor of metropolitan
Atlanta, and he's booking some excellent acts in an area that would
otherwise lack access to quality folk and acoustic entertainers.  Steve's
not one to do anything half-way.  Kicking off his series is the
double-barrel songwriting duo, Tim O'Brien & Darryl Scott.  I caught Tim and
Darryl's show a month or so ago, and it is outstanding.  As if that's not
enough, opening the show is Bob Cheevers. His CD "Gettysburg to Graceland"
made several top 10 lists a couple of years ago and was nominated for a
Grammy.

So pass the word along -- Starchart.com is a winner!  Tell everyone you
know, especially friends and family in the Atlanta/Cowetta/Fayette County
area that nationally recognized acoustic music acts are on the way.  I know
you'll all join me in wishing Steve all the best in this endeavor.  It's
fantastic that so many of our list members are taking active roles in
promoting the music we love.

Warm Regards,
-Shawn

http://mountainsoul.cjb.net

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Subject: NN: Re: Starchart!!! 
   From: Steve Robertson (stever@mindspring.com> 
   Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 15:37:57 -0500 

on 12/3/00 1:50 AM, Shawn Kimbro at kimbroj@charter.net wrote:

> 
> So pass the word along -- Starchart.com is a winner!  Tell everyone you
> know, especially friends and family in the Atlanta/Cowetta/Fayette County
> area that nationally recognized acoustic music acts are on the way.

Thanks, Shawn. I'm pretty sure there are only a small number of folks who
live close to the Atlanta metro area, but they are all welcome to join us.
If any of you who live around the Southeast are looking for a nice weekend
trip centered on good music, come on down. You can see Tim O'Brien and
Darrell Scott on Friday night, spend Saturday afternoon Christmas shopping
at the world famous Lenox Square, then catch the John Hartford band Saturday
evening at the Red Light Cafe.

>From the Georgia Pines,

Steve Robertson
  host of the

       starchart.com
Acoustic Performance Series

http://www.starchart.com/

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Subject: NN: dead father stories 
From: Joe-O (josephoc@admin.stedwards.edu> 
Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 13:02:52 -0500 


It was interesting to read Shawn's words about dealing with loss. I lost my
own father a decade ago and the experience morphed into a fiction piece
that was published a few years back.

That story, "Hangover" is being produced as a radio play that will air Dec.
30 in Austin and San Antonio as part of "Writing on the Air," a program
from the Austin Writers' League. If you're in the area, give it a listen.
The show airs at 4 p.m. in Austin on KOOP 91.7 FM and at 10 a.m. on KRTU,
also 91.7 FM, in San Antonio. I understand they're trying to get the show
syndicated in Washington D.C.

This the first radio play for the program, which primarily consists of
interviews with authors. I'd be pleased to have y'all tune in.

Joe

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Subject: NN: Those top ten lists.... 
   From: Poetmuse@aol.com 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 13:09:06 EST 

I know Ed just asked for ideas and Pete offered his *100* (!) picks....but 
how about the rest of us? Are we game to start the listing? 

Lord knows I've been mulling over the selection long enough.... :) 

-making a list and checking it twice-

Christina "ever see Phoenix from a Dc-9 at night?" Myers

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Subject: Re: NN: Those top ten lists.... 
   From: Bill Lavery (bill@villagerecords.com> 
   Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 20:24:50 -0600 


Poetmuse@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Christina "ever see Phoenix from a Dc-9 at night?" Myers

Paul Kelly ??  Or am I thinking of something else?

Bill Lavery
http://villagerecords.com

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Subject: NN: best cds of 2000 (alas, no Nanci content) 
   From: Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com> 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 13:46:18 -0800 (PST) 

To the Net:
Every now and then I surprise myself by buying a
recording made more recently than 1966.  Hardly enough
to claim I know what the best cds of this year were. 
But here's some I liked.

Warren Zevon, LIFE'LL KILL YOU
John Hiatt, CROSSING MUDDY WATERS
Mike West, 16 EASY SONGS FOR DRILL AND BANJO (released
December '99)
King Bennie Nawahi, HAWAIAN STRING VIRTUOSO  (recorded
before WWII but released as a compilitation this year
by the admirable folks at Yazoo)
Morrison, Donegon, and Barber, THE SKIFFLE SESSIONS
A3, LA PESTE (no EXILE ON COLDHABOR LANE, but hardly
anything is.)

Reid Mitchell
n.p. Mike West, "Snow in New Orleans" 16 EASY SONGS

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Subject: NN: Maybe (non Nanci) 
   From: Poetmuse@aol.com 
   Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:47:39 EST 

Sorry for the non music post, but these were the thoughts in my head as I 
listened to Blue Roses this morning, over and over, thinking the thoughts of 
death, life and love.

To the Nanci-Net, in all her glory:

Maybe this is all there is:
waking late on sundays
missing church
and savoring the vanilla coffee in the cup,
topped off with the bit of Bailey's

And maybe it's about remembering friends
and family members no longer in our lives;
all the loved ones we held dear
but lost along the way.

and maybe it's about counting your blessings
as well as your misgivings
and recognizing the quiet strength of silence:
the heart that beats simply to be heard
among the throng of everyday life.

And maybe I think too much
and maybe I feel too heavy
with the colors of life as they pass my way
but maybe
just maybe
I've finally found a place to breathe
and place to call my own
and 
a
place
to
just
be
still.


-Christina "too poetic and romantic for her own good" Myers

"This life is filled with Wonder-
This life is full of days not spent."
Nanci Griffith

"Peaceful as a hurricane...Peaceful as a hurricane..
Peaceful as a hurricane eye...." Paul Simon

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Subject: NN: Re: Help me pick some music 
   From: "Richard Hill" (phototwang@home.com> 
   Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 21:27:47 -0600 

The first few things that pop to my mind, Ed, are "I Am Shelby Lynne", 
"Broke Down" by Slaid Cleaves, and the Christmas single "Dear Little 
Stranger" b/w "Madonna with Child, ca.1969", "Evolver" by The Kennedys 
(pop, but really great fun pop), "Watching Life Through A Windshield" - 
Bill and Bonnie Hearne (not for everyone, but I think that B&B are 
great).

Richard

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Subject: NN: concert dates 
   From: Scaryxxx@aol.com 
   Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 07:32:28 EST 

I was just on the gulf coast page and there are still concert dates for Nanci 
in Dec. I was at the concert in Phila. when she announced that to be her last 
show for a year. Has there been word of her touring ,I haven't seen any 
reviews on the NN, thanks Gary

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