// More on guitarless bands, updates on Lee and the Kennedys,
// Nanci goes to the zoo, and a report on Bill Staines.
// Enjoy...[BP]

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Subject: NN: guitarless reviews
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:46:29 EST
   From: GORDON1717@aol.com

In a message dated 03/28/2000 11:58:06 PM Sean writes:

(( suggesting the Blue Moon Orchestra needs
 another guitar is like saying the Police needed another Bass or Genesis
 needed another drummer. >>

Mostly agree with what you said Sean but...... during the "Ghost in the 
Machine" tour Sting had one of the roadies play bass on a couple of tracks 
live, Phil had Chester Thompson and my beloved Junior Brown has his beloved 
wife on guitar not to mention Albert Lee with Eric all those years ago The 
point here is that Ms. G. sounds best with someone else playing guitar with 
her, by the way, whatever happened to that other lady that used to play 
guitar and mandolin ............ now what was her name........ Lee something 
or other..... 
You can never have too many guitars (I said this to my wife just last week 
when we were in the music store but she insisted that groceries and mortgages 
were more important).
Gordon

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Subject: NN: Re: guitarless reviews
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 19:10:11 -0500
   From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net>

> (( suggesting the Blue Moon Orchestra needs
>  another guitar is like saying the Police needed another Bass or Genesis
>  needed another drummer. >>
>
> Mostly agree with what you said Sean but...... during the "Ghost in the
> Machine" tour Sting had one of the roadies play bass on a couple of tracks
> live, Phil had Chester Thompson and my beloved Junior Brown has his
> beloved
> wife on guitar not to mention Albert Lee with Eric all those years ago The
> point here is that Ms. G. sounds best with someone else playing guitar
> with her.....

I didn't mean that those artists never played with other like instruments,
only that no one would logically suggest they needed another of the same
kind they specialize in playing.  I don't agree, by any means, that Nanci
sounds better with someone else playing guitar with her.  When she has the
only guitar she plays more melody notes, does more finger-picking, and her
sound crew mixes her guitar up closer to the front. She also adjusts her
set-list so that she's performing more songs that showcase her guitar
talent. And it allows James Hooker more room to display his delightful
keyboard talent. That's the way I like it, but that's just an opinion and I
respect the fact that you like her the other way.

I've also said "you can never have too many guitars" (g>, but I don't think
that holds up when applied to a band.

All my best,
-Seen

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Subject: Re: NN: Janis Ian and the FBI
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:30:03 -0600
   From: Jackie (j.klinnert@att.net>

> Janis Ian moved back onto my musical radar screen in 1998 when I heard her
> perform live at an annual Labor Day even in Golden Gate Park in San
> Francisco.  She's known for songs like "At Seventeen," which to me is the
> ultimate in "sensitive" songs.  You know, "I was so sensitive/At seventeen,"
> or whatever it says.  A friend of mine call that "THE most depressing song
> ever written.


Let's not forget that Janis Ian & Jon Vezner co-wrote "This Old Town" on OVOR.

This was the song that turned me into a Nanci Griffith fan. We had seen
the video for "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" with John Prine, and
thought if John Prine sings with her, she must be good. We bought OVOR,
and now have a nearly complete collection of her CD's, and both videos.
I've been mostly lurking on the NanciNet for about 4 years now.  :-)

I still think of my mom's home town in ND, when I hear "This Old Town".

Jackie Klinnert
Moorhead, MN

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Subject: Re: NN: Starry Starry Night Again
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:44:26 -0600
   From: Jackie (j.klinnert@att.net>

Reading the comments about Starry, Starry Night made me jump out of
lurkdom to put my two cents worth in!

Initially, I had posted that Nanci seemed to be having a great time at
the concert (which I still think she was). I was trying to be careful
not to be negative about the show, as I thought maybe it was just me.  :-)

My opinion is that maybe they needed more practice harmonizing together.
By the the last verse in every song, they sounded quite good! Don also
appears to be very used to singing alone, in the same way every time. To
have someone like Nanci trying to liven things up seemed to throw him
off-kilter. He still has a beautiful voice, though.

Nanci and Garth had no problems singing together, and I still think the
"American Pie" version they all sang together had to be one of the best
on the show. I've heard that it didn't make it to the CD or the video,
which is too bad.

I know people are starting to say that Garth is "getting too big an
ego", but the songs he sang on the show were IMHO the highlight of the concert.

Still a Nanci fan,
Jackie Klinnert

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Subject: Re: NN: Lee Satterfield (Was "guitarless reviews")
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:01:13 -0800 (PST)
   From: Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com>

> by the way, whatever happened to that other
> lady that used to play guitar and mandolin ............ 
> now what was her name........ Lee something or other..... 

Lee Satterfield will rejoin Nanci and the BMO on its
tour of UK and Ireland.

Reid Mitchell

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Subject: Re: NN: Lee Satterfield (Was "guitarless reviews")
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 19:06:17 EST
   From: Tricia9999@aol.com

reidmitchell@yahoo.com writes:

>  Lee Satterfield will rejoin Nanci and the BMO on its
>  tour of UK and Ireland.

Maybe, just maybe she's been working on her cd?  One can hope.....

Tricia

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Subject: Re: NN: Lee Satterfield (Was "guitarless reviews")
   Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 08:18:08 -0500
   From: "Kristina Plath" (flyer23@angelfire.com>

>> Lee Satterfield will rejoin Nanci and the BMO on its
>>  tour of UK and Ireland.
>
>Maybe, just maybe she's been working on her cd?  One can hope.....

I gotta chime in to say that the other day on NPR, my dad heard that Rita
Coolidge (Rita who?) Lee, and someone else have formed a trio and made an
album.  My dad said they played a cut from the album, and it sounded like
Rita's old stuff.  Maybe that's what Lee's been up to.
Though I hope she's also making her own CD...

Flyer

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Subject: Re: NN: Lee Satterfield (Was "guitarless reviews")
   Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:48:59 -0800 (PST)
   From: Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com>

> I gotta chime in to say that the other day on NPR,
> my dad heard that Rita Coolidge (Rita who?) Lee, and
> someone else have formed a trio and made an album. 
> My dad said they played a cut from the album, and it
> sounded like Rita's old stuff.  Maybe that's what
> Lee's been up to.  Though I hope she's also making
> her own CD...

I just heard from Lee and she knows nothing about this
project.  Very strange.

Reid "friend to the stars" Mitchell

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Subject: NN: Kennedy's with Nanci
   Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:20:13 -0500
   From: "Dave Bronsveld" (dbrons@ptd.net>

This is from the Kennedy's newsletter.  I had no idea they were going to
join Nanci in VA otherwise I might have made the trip down.  Anyway, if you
go to their site check out "new road photos" for the pictures from the
shows.
Dave

---------------------------

Hello, Kennedy friends!

We had a great time last month, especially sitting in as Nanci Griffith's
guests on a three-night stint at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA!  It's been
seven years since we last performed live with Nanci, and it was a wonderful
homecoming for us!  We also got to hang out not only with some of our old
Blue
 Moon Orchestra bandmates, but with the world's most famous road manager,
Phil Kauffman, a.k.a. "The Road Mangler".  He kept us all in stitches
backstage, and when the three days were over, we were out of breath from
laughing.  When we said our farewells to Nanci, we left feeling greatly
inspired by her music and integrity,  and warmed by her friendship.  Thanks,
Nanci, we love you.  (see our website for new photos from these shows!
"http://www.kennedysmusic.com">http://www.KennedysMusic.com
......................................................

Peace & Love,
The Kennedys

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Subject: NN: Re: [NN] Bill Staines
   Date: 29 Mar 00 20:09:59 EST
   From: "Bob K." (rkettig@usa.net>

Anne wrote:
> (snip> He is a talented songwriter and musician but his performance
> seemed to lack energy or something.  I am wondering if this is not
> typical of him because he was introduced as if he was a really
> respected entertainer.  (snip> I guess I'd even go see  him again if
> I thought this appearance wasn't typical.

Unfortunately, my experience has been the same... lately (twice out of 
two tries).  I also saw him back in the '80s, and he was awesome.  He 
was unaccompanied all 3 times, so I am not sure what the difference was.  
Maybe it's me that changed.  Or maybe the sound-guy worked a miracle
that first time.

I still love his songs and several of his albums.  I haven't heard them
all, but his first two, which are still in print, are my favorites:
Rodeo Rose (1981) and The Whistle of the Jay (1985). My 3rd favorite is
probably Sandstone Cathedral (1995), but I think it is out of print.

I have 5 or 6 of his other albums.  But they never "grew" on me.  Best
I can recall, they were relatively boring, with an occasional pleasant
surprise track.  I hope I get flamed for that... if I'm wrong, I'll pull
out the tapes and give them another try.

- Bob

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Subject: NN: Scarves, shawls, and sarongs
   Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 08:18:11 -0800
   From: Susan Peete (suepeete@cruzio.com>

At the series of concerts back in Dec. 99, to benefit the non-profit
Campaign for a Landmine Free World and the Nanci's recent Birchmere Music
Hall concerts, audience members had the opportunity to buy beautifully made
scarves to help support this cause. They were made by Cambodian women who
were victims of land mine explosions.

If you missed out and still what to buy one, Well...now you can, check out:

     http://nancigriffith.com

You will be speaking with Sarah Pfeiffer (Deputy Program Manager of Vietnam
Veterans of America Foundation) when you make an order. 

I have had a lot of correspondence with Sarah in the last couple months and
she is very kind and helpful. AND she is a fan of Nanci's music. She told me:

"Scarves sales at Nanci's concerts were great.  She did amazing performances
(of
course) and gave great plugs for the scarves.  Of course she wore one, too."

Cheers

Sue "owner of a few scarves" Peete
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Nanci Griffith's Bluebonnet page:
http://nancigriffith.com
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*MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT* Used CDs for Maggie's Transplant Fund:
http://members.cruzio.com/~billpeet/MusicByCandlelight
"THERE'S A LIGHT BEYOND THESE WOODS MARY MARGARET"
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Subject: NN: For a good cause!
   Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:00:06 EST
   From: GORDON1717@aol.com

Hi Everybody,
thought I would bring this over from my other internet home, the Richard 
Thompson list.  They have regular auctions with the proceeds being donated to 
Amnesty International.  This little item might be of interest to some of the 
completists here.

     Promo CD single of Nanci Griffith's 1998 single of "Wall of Death," 

"Long time list member Dan Sallitt brings us this cover of a RT favorite.  CD 
is in good condition (was shipped with no cover sleeve) and includes a short 
audio bio.

Opening bid: No Minimum!!!

To bid, send email to sallitt@micro-net.com , with "AI/NG - Promo" in the 
Subj: Line"

We should do something like this around here once in a while!
Good luck if you decide to bid.
Gordon

ps. If you really want to be blown away by a cd you should buy Richard's 
latest "Mock Tudor", it's a jaw dropper!

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Subject: NN: Winter
   Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:58:21 EST
   From: BMiller224@aol.com

Our list Kaiser Bill writes:

(( // I, on the other hand, am a sensitive new age guy...[BP] >>

That's what a winter in Wisconsin does to people?!?  Gee, it must have really
been COLD… :) :)

Bruce Miller
Oakland CA

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Subject: NN: An Ohio date
   Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 16:35:29 GMT
   From: "barbara costas" (moogirl51@hotmail.com>

>From the Columbus dispatch (and I think someone requested this info 
recently): "Folk stylist" Nanci Griffith will be playing the Lancaster Fest 
July 22.  Info: (800)LANFEST or www.lanfest.org

Barbara in Ohio

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Subject: NN: Update; Nanci's goin to the Dogs
   Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:51:03 -0500 (EST)
   From: Bucky (bucky@aye.net>

Nanci and the BMO will be going to the dogs, cats, elephants, lions,
tigers, and the whole damn menagerie on July 15, 2000 in Louisville,
KY.  The Louisville Orchestra's "Roarchestra" series has booked our 
favorite artist to an outdoor concert on a Saturday evening at the 
Louisville Zoo. The BMO will ride shotgun for the affair.

Tickets ARE NOW on sale soon at the Kentucky Center for the Arts 
by phone at (502) 584-7777. (http://www.kca.org)  The price is $15
for 12 and over, $7 for those 11 to 3 and Free for toddlers under 3,
a great bargain for the frugal fans of folk.  Gates open to the public
at 6:30 giving you 2 hrs to rush to the band shell and claim your space.
(Zoo members are allowed in 15 min earlier) Phone orders add $1 per 
ticket plus $1.75 for each order.  No fees charged if picked up at 
Ky. Center for the Arts box office. More info should be posted at the 
Louisville Orchestra web site; 
(http://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/season/roar01.htm)

The Louisville Zoo is a pleasant setting, close to I-264, at 1100
Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY.  Check out the site map at;
(http://www.louisvillezoo.org/map.htm).  Those two hours before the
concert is ample time to take in most of the Zoo's attractions that may
remain open.  Pack a picnic basket, it's part of the evening's charm. 
And pray for a clear, dry weather forecast.  Should be a fun event.

Bucky@aye.net
Louisville, KY

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