NanciNet Digest 6-25-00
// Not much traffic for the past few days, but most of it
// has at least marginal Nanci coNteNt.
// Plans continue for the great get together in Atlanta...looks
// like it's one to make, if you can!
// Enjoy...[BP]
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Subject: NN: Ticket
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 23:04:47 EDT
From: Tcraner@aol.com
Hi Everyone,
I have an extra ticket for Nanci's July 12 Concert at Ravinia Festival
(north of Chicago). If you are interested let me know.
Best Regards,
Tom
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Subject: Re: NN: MCC (No Nanci content)
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 03:21:20 GMT
From: "barbara costas" (moogirl51@hotmail.com>
Julie mentioned, speaking of MCC:
((I just love her voice.>>
I know, I do, too, and this reminded me of the Joni tribute on TV recently.
(I know it's been discussed, but I don't remember this particular aspect
being mentioned.) I have loved MCC for a long time; her voice and songs,
and I have really liked Shawn Colvin (did anyone see her on tour with Ana
Egge?), but when they played Amelia together, I thought I would melt. Their
voices together were heavenly. I would love to see them do more together.
I never woulda thunk it...
Off the cuff and apologetic,
Barbara in Ohio
(Thanks to all who posted David Letterman responses!)
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Subject: NN: Re: Nanci at Philly Folk Fest?
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:11:28 -0400
From: Nancy McCue (mccue@pobox.upenn.edu>
forgive me for jumping in out of lurkdom, and some one may have posted this
already...
but I just read that Nanci is appearing along with the usual suspects at
the Philadelphia Folk Festival in late August in Schwenksville, PA. Don't
remember seeing this in scanning the digests but I admit that my attention
span to the Nanci list hasn't been particularly good lately. It was listed
in a special supplement to the Phila. Inquirer, something about what to do
all summer in the area.
just thought I'd drop that in,
Nancy M.
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Subject: NN: More info on 7/16 at Stanford
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:49:52 -0700
From: "Musicant, Paul" (Paul.Musicant@CAX.USA.XEROX.COM>
Some info I've acquired about the 7/16 concert at Stanford.
Call 650-617-3859. You may get to speak with someone directly. If
so, ask for a ticket form to be mailed or fax-ed to you. Alternatively, you
may get a recording to leave your name--listen beyond that message, and you
should get a prompt to speak to someone. That person can then mail or fax
the ticket form. I received the fax-ed form after about 20 minutes.
The ticket form has many pricing categories for patrons and sponsors
of the Children's Health Council. The general admission unreserved seating
is $30. I believe Frost Amphitheater holds 9000 people, so a General
Admission seat may be pretty distant from Nanci, with all the patrons and
corporate sponsors up-front.
My perceptions: This concert is to celebrate and honor the patrons,
sponsors, users, and families of the Children's Health Council. The San Jose
Symphony and Nanci Griffith are supporting players in this afternoon of
celebration. I would not be surprised if half the audience had never heard
of Nanci Griffith (something like the Chastain audience).
Alleged schedule: according to the woman on the phone, the Symphony
plays from 6-7, the children of the Children's Health Council are honored
from 7-7:20, and Nanci performs from 7:20-8:30. Obviously, use this schedule
very cautiously, and with intelligent skepticism.
Paul Musicant (Paul.Musicant@cax.usa.xerox.com)
(mailto:Paul.Musicant@cax.usa.xerox.com>
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Subject: NN: Stanford concert
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 23:52:25 -0700
From: Joseph Blau (jblau@mbay.net>
I got more info on the Stanford *** California *** concert.
I called the phone number posted previously: (650) 617-3859.
All seats are general admission. A chair will cost you $60,
or you can sit on the lawn for $30. It seems rather pricey,
but it is for a good cause; the cheerful woman at the other
end of the phone line informed me that part of the ticket
price is tax-deductible. She also offered to fax me more
info on the concert; I opted for snail mail. There doesn't
seem much urgency to buy a ticket, since the capacity of the
place is about 6000, and there are no reserved seats. I
guess that means we'll have to get there early, since Bill
and Sue won't be there to save us a good seat (as they
always so kindly do).
Is anyone out there familiar with the venue? How far away
is the lawn? Should we splurge for tax-deductible chairs,
or do a picnic on the lawn with binoculars?
- Joe
PS- Those of you who know my wife Kathie (we met on Nancinet
a few years ago): her father passed away this week. She's
doing okay, but I'm sure would appreciate your prayers/good
thoughts for her family. You can reach her at kbarge@mbay.net.
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Subject: NN: 2001 Concert Date - Southern California
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:50:37 -0700
From: "Julie Broyles" (Julie@bmhm.com>
Hi,
Here's an early heads up for a Nanci Griffith show on Friday, March 2, 2001 ~
The Newport Folk Festival (on the road!) presents Nanci Griffith and the Blue
Moon Orchestra with Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell at the California Center for
the Arts in Escondido (just north of San Diego). Showtime is at 8:00 p.m., and
ticket prices are $20-$50. Tickets go on sale August 12th, either at the
Center or through Ticketmaster. Season subscriber tickets went on sale a few
weeks ago (5 show minimum purchase). This venue seats 1,500 and is set up like
an opera house. I hear the sound is superb, though I've never been.
I couldn't find any information about this on the Newport web site, so I don't
know the other cities they're traveling to on this tour.
Only 253 days to go!
Julie
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Subject: NN: My nancinet contest
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 14:42:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: joe pash (jdtsp@yahoo.com>
Hey all. Please forgive me as i'm writing this on my
cell phone. Here's the contest-first person to email
the complete chords to drops in the bucket from her cd
dust bowl symphony gets my extra copy of ng-revisited.
Good luck...josh
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Subject: Internet Radio Station
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 13:47:01 EDT
From: MAUDEENW@aol.com
I just found out about WFUV out of Philadelphia (www.wfuv.com) which appears
to have some wonderful upcoming programs you can tune-in via the internet -
check out their website!
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
6AM-9PM, City Folk: Love is the air, so we close out the wedding month with
married musical couples (once or current)-Buddy and Julie Miller, Richard and
Linda Thompson, Paul and Linda McCartney, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash,
Pete and Maura Kennedy, John and Yoko, George and Ira Gershwin (paying
attention?) and more.
SUNDAY, JULY 2
8-11 AM, City Folk Sunday Breakfast: The music of Nanci Griffith and Willie
Dixon. Also, songs for America.
THURSDAY, JULY 6
7-9 AM, Under the Covers: Today's Nanci Griffith's 47th birthday! A birthday
set of songs she wrote, or co-wrote, covered by others.
~Maudeen
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Subject: NN: Re: Valerie Smith (and others)
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 00:17:06 -0400
From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net>
John wrote:
>I'm surprised that all the bluegrass fiends over the pond haven't been
>raving about the new Valerie Smith cd, "Turtle Wings"...
I like it, not as much as the first, but still good. My favorite album at
the moment is Jones & Leva's VERTIE'S DREAM which was just released on the
Copper Creek label. As we've come to expect from this neo-traditional duo,
it's a collection of new and original songs that sound like they were
written a hundred years ago. I'm equally impressed with Mark Newton's CARRY
ME BACK TO THE FOLD which contains songs performed by Valerie Smith, Lynn
Morris, Rhonda Vincent, Dale Ann Bradley, The Whites, and others. I got to
know Mark several years ago when he was performing with the Knoxville Grass,
and the fact that all these great ladies have recorded with him is a genuine
tribute to his personality and musicianship. "The Day That Lester Died,"
performed by Claire Lynch is my favorite song on the disk.
I've yet to get tired of Neko Case's FURNACE ROOM LULLABY in which the diva
of country-punk takes her listeners on a tour of drowsy bars and smoky
honky-tonks while sounding ever more like Loretta Lynn. And if you can find
Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle's DOG YEARS, buy it. It's an independent release
right now, but just as I predicted with Kate Campbell, Valerie Smith, and
Bill & Audrey, I think this one will eventually get national distribution.
You can tune into Jeff & Sarah's weekly radio show at www.WDVX.com every
Wednesday night at 9:00.
Speaking of WDVX, Amanda and I will be performing live on the webcast July
15. I'll send the details out via our mailing list
mountainsoul@onelist.com. And we're really looking forward to meeting
everyone who's planning to attend the Atlanta get-together at the Red Light
Cafe on July 8. Since we were away at Vegas until last night, and had a gig
tonight, I haven't been able to respond to any email concerning that
weekend. Maybe I'll get caught up before Monday.
Long live the meadows (Elvis said it best),
-Shawn
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Subject: NN: Bluegrass
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 00 14:59:06 +0100
From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
As a listener I enjoy bluegrass music. I have to admit that I prefer
listening to it performed live, rather than on record, where I feel it
can become somewhat repetitive. There is no doubting the skills of the
musicians involved, but it does seem to have limited mass market appeal.
Last year I am sure Del McCoury's profile rose considerably, due to his
alliance with Steve Earle and the release of their collaborative, "The
Mountain" cd. This year has seen two fairly diverse artists both release
versions of Del McCoury's song "I Feel The Blues Moving In". First, back
in March, Slaid Cleaves released the song as the final track on his
noteworthy "Broke Down" record, and in the last month Valerie Smith has
the self-same song as the opening cut on her new cd, "Turtle Wings".
Interesting that a song I was not previously aware of suddenly coming to
life in the hands of two different interpreters.
I am sure Shawn will have some views on this, as a bluegrass expert, and
probably as one of the few who has heard the original. I would be
interested to know when the song was written, to know how far back Slaid
and Valerie had delved for material.
John Graveling
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Subject: NN: Re: Bluegrass
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:13:08 EDT
From: Srosemaryw@aol.com
I Feel The Blues Moving In also was covered on TRIO II by Ronstadt, Patron,
and Harris.
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Subject: NN: Re: Bluegrass
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 18:06:53 -0400
From: "eprieto" (eprieto@columbus.rr.com>
ALSO ON SLAID CLEEVES CD
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Subject: NN: Re: Bluegrass
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:12:57 -0400
From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net>
Hi John --
I'm still hoping you'll find a way to make the Hotlanta weekend. Yes, I
agree that traditional bluegrass is more of a participation sport. While I
love listening to new artist's take on a handed-down song, there's only so
many times you can listen to "Rolling In My Sweet Baby's Arms!" ;-) I think
it's all about the energy behind the music. Sometimes it translates onto a
recording, but usually it doesn't. A rockin' bluegrass band plays off the
energy of the crowd, which in turn increases their energy level. When it's
working, it's not unlike an old-fashioned tent-revival in the way it stirs
the souls of both the players and the listeners.
As for Del Mcoury's profile rising, I'm sure THE MOUNTAIN introduced him to
a lot of new listeners. But he's been at the top of his genre for a few
years and I believe the band was forced to abandon the tour with Steve Earle
because they were better off financially promoting their own stuff. At least
in this part of the States, he's much better known than Steve. Although I
think he has one of the best bands in the business, I'm not much of a Del
McCoury fan because I don't like the affectation in his vocals. While a
high nasal whine has long been a sought after quality in bluegrass, it
should be more natural. Del fans will counter that it's something he has
developed gradually over time. (Sounds like another argument we've had,
huh?)
I caught the group Dolly Parton called "God's Bluegrass Band" on ACL last
night. Did anyone else see Earl Scruggs picking with Bela Flek, Jerry
Douglas, Bryan Sutton, Sam Bush, etc.? I was stranded in Atlanta with no
instruments and it dern near kilt me not being able to pick afterwards!
I think your question about "I Feel The Blues Moving In" has been answered.
I don't think anyone mentioned that The Cox family also recorded it.
All my best,
-Shawn
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Subject: NN: Re: Bluegrass
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 00 20:29:12 +0100
From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
Thanks for your reply Shawn, but regretably I'll not be able to make
Atlanta. Is that cheering I hear from Columbus? :-), I arrive in the
States two weeks later and simply cannot change my schedule. However two
of my great musical friends are coming to Hot 'Lanta to perform for
y'all, namely Vince Bell (writer of "Sun & Moon & Stars" and "Woman Of
The Phoenix"), as if I need to tell y'all, and Kevin Montgomery. I
believe they will play along with the Kimbros and Lee Satterfield in the
afternoon, before Kate's show in the evening. It's a mouth watering
prospect and I hope y'all have a really great time.
I'll catch up with you Shawn while I'm in Tennessee so keep the kettle
hot and warn Amanda I'm on my way!!!!!
Wishing all the folks on the lists a wonderful Georgia weekend, when some
great, great music comes to town, and well done to Steve Robertson for
putting it all together.
John "gonna miss hidin' out in them Georgia Pines!!!" Graveling
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Subject: NN: Album Poll
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 00:35:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Mike Barrett" (mikebarrettuk@hotmail.com>
I see that there is another poll going on at the moment - I discovered
it by chance, and don't recall having seen it mentioned on the NN
although I may have missed it.
It's at http://nancigriffith.com/poll.html
The current standings are somewhat different to the poll that was
conducted a few months ago. This time, Flyer is the clear leader,
followed by Last Of The True Believers, One Fair Summer Evening, and
Dustbowl Symphony. At the bottom are Blue Roses From The Moons, There's
A Light Beyond These Woods and Country Gold. Once In A Very Blue Moon -
second or third in the last poll I seem to recall - is languishing in
11th place.
Anyone who's interested should go there and vote!
As an aside, I'm not at all surprised to see TALBTW in its low position
- it seems to always be more or less dismissed whenever Nanci's albums
are discussed, and never shows up well in polls. But I played it again
today - as I often do - and to my mind it definitely rates in the top 5
or 6. There are some really great songs on there - West Texas Sun,
Alabama Soft Spoken Blues, Michael's Song, There's A Light.....not a
track there that's less than excellent. I can't understand why it's not
appreciated more.
Mike Barrett
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Subject: Re: NN: Album Poll
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 17:39:53 -0400
From: Tony Cox (tonycox@pacific.net.au>
Mike Barrett wrote:
> The current standings are somewhat different to the poll that was
> conducted a few months ago. This time, Flyer is the clear leader,
> followed by Last Of The True Believers, One Fair Summer Evening, and
> Dustbowl Symphony.
The number of times an album is voted no.1 seems to over-ride the total
points scored in the final positioning; going by totals, OVOR is actually
second, which I find disappointing for two reasons: 1) it's not very
flattering, as it doesn't contain her own songs, and 2) its apparent
popularity with the public (confirmed here) probably led to her doing OVT
(which I've just positioned 16th!)
However, I wholly endorse Flyer as the top choice (and just did), and it
goes without saying that everyone else's opinion is equally valid; I just
can't resist a comment on a good list!
Tony
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Subject: NN: Light Beyond These Woods
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 07:36:22 +0100
From: Graham Shipley (gjs@le.ac.uk>
I'd like to second Mike Barrett's praise for the album There's a Light
Beyond These Woods. When there was a reader poll of this list last year, I
put it fifth, though it was hard to split the top half-dozen. It's her
first album (1982) and covers films she later developed, like people in a
landscape, gratitude to lost lovers, being away from home, reviewing your
past life, and the first album version of the title track. If any more
recent fans of Nanci don't know it, go for it!
Graham Shipley
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