NanciNet Digest 8-28-00
// Reports from a better concert than some others, and still more
// fallout from Nanci's RMFF concert.
// And, "smile when you call me that..."
// Enjoy...[BP]
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Subject: NN: Nanci in Phila
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:10:40 EDT
From: Scaryxxx@aol.com
I just returned form the 39th Phila. folk festival,Nanci closed out the
afternoon session on Sunday. She came on stage withlots of energy and kept the
energy going for her whole set. She had a big announcement I hadn't heard and
that was that this was to be her last show for a year so she could concentrate
her time on mine relief efforts. A couple of highlights of the show(at least
for me) was she played Boots of Spanish leather and From a distance. I read in
a recent post of the misunderstanding of the crowd making noise during the
Vietnam talk and Nanci saying that she would not be doing If I had a hammer,
Well she did do it and had the right crowd to help her through it. The Festival
was a really great experience. I took my 9 year old son and it was his first
time hearing most of the performers ( John Gorka, John Hartford and many more
great acts) I don't know if he liked them as much as the jugglers and magicians
but he does want to come back with me next year, so there is a chance of a
convert from NSYC to folk. Later Gary
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Subject: NN: BMO "farewell" at Philadelphia Folk Fest
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:36:42 -0400
From: "Block, Sascha" (sascha@b-there.com>
Having been among the cluster of NNers left concerned and mystified at RMFF,
Jim and I were pleased to see Nanci in fine form at the Philadelphia Folk
Festival yesterday -- in good spirits, singing and playing really well.
However...she started off by announcing that this was the last BMO concert;
that she'd be taking a year off, her first in 20+ years. Later, she said that
she was taking her year off to dedicate her time to working with the VVAF to
get the word out, & help pressure the US to sign the treaty banning landmines
worldwide. So folks out there who've made plans for one of the Landmine Free
World concerts; I felt confident she'd still do those. They are song-swap style
anyway & would not have included BMO.
Le Anne was not with them at PFF. Nina Gerber, who was at the festival mainly
to back Mollie O'Brien, filled in on guitar. She's a fantastic player, but
couldn't really play strong rhythm throughout because she probably doesn't know
all of the songs well enough after all this time. So Nanci had to really carry
the rhythm guitar duties, and did an admirable job. Chas Williams alternated
on dobro and electric lead, with the dobro-playing on Boots of Spanish Leather
particularly stunning.
James Hooker seemed unusually subdued (understandable, I suppose). His singing
is always a highlight for me, but I can only recall him singing on If I Had a
Hammer, when he took lead on the third verse. Rosalie Sorrells joined BMO
onstage for this song, and took lead on the second verse. Rosalie was looking
and sounding just great (we'd seen her at a workshop just before the main stage
event).
Here's the set list:
1. Across the Great Divide
2. These Days in an Open Book
3. Boots of Spanish Leather - Nanci announced this as a request that they
hadn't played in a long time, and mentioned it was James' favorite song & the
first she ever learned to play on guitar.
4. Outbound Plane
5. Not My Way Home
6. From a Distance
7. It's a Hard Life
8. Traveling thru this Part of You
9. If I Had a Hammer (I know, I know, she said it was the last time she'd ever
play it last week in Colorado. Aren't you glad Nanci is always surprising &
unpredictable?)
Encore -- Ford Econoline
More than a few songs provoked their own partial standing O, with everyone
propelled to their feet by show's end.
This may seem a short performance -- they only had an hour to play, and Nanci
had long, often amusing intros for almost every song. Philly Folk has this
absurd policy of hustling everyone off the grounds after the day-time show at
6pm sharp, then herding us back in for the 730pm show, so they couldn't play
any longer, even if they'd wanted to.
And, because it had been my goal to become known as the NNer who gave way too
much fashion details, here's the report -- Nanci had on a turquoise silk dress,
shot with bronze thread. It had a layered, tiered skirt and matching jacket and
she looked very beautiful indeed. Accessories included harlequin sunglasses and
the peacock Joom Noon scarf. Anyone needing more particulars should contact me
directly ;-)
One last word of special thanks to Nancinetter Norm Watson, our local Colorado
host of heroic proportions (and no, I don't mean he's large). We'd never met
any other NNers before Colorado, and it was great fun to do so.
Norm actually camped out in the line Friday night to assure us great seats for
Saturday's shows, & lazy people like us could roll out of our motel beds &
still enjoy a good spot (especially considering the company). If you ever get a
chance to go to RMFF, do! It's a jewel of a fest, and besides, you'll probably
get to meet Norm -- well worth a trip from anywhere!
Sascha, back in CT at her desk on Monday morning
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Subject: NN: RE: BMO "farewell" at Philadelphia Folk Fest
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 06:57:06 -0700
From: Susan Krauss" (susankrauss@earthlink.net>
Sascha wrote:
Re Nina Gerber - she rarely if ever plays rhythm guitar.
Nina's strength is playing amazing lead even when she's never heard a song
before. Nina plays with Nanci whenever Nanci's in the Bay Area (I've seen
her arrive to do just two songs after playing a gig somewhere else).
Good to see it was a good show in Philadelphia.
And I second and third the comments about Norm Watson - what a gracious
wonderful host! (And it was good to meet you in Colorado as well, Sascha)
Susan
mailto:susankrauss@earthlink.net
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Subject: NN: rocky mountain folks fest pics
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:33:56 EDT
From: JXB971@aol.com
i just wanted to let you all know that i just put up a page on my web site of
pictures of the rocky mtn folks fest last weekend in colorado. it includes
pictues of the nields, lucy k, ben demerath, catie curtis, mary gauthier, kris
delmhorst, stacey earle, willie porter, emmylou harris, guy clark, and others.
it doesnt not include nanci, since she was on at night and my camera cant
handle that very well (in addition to th e no flashes rule). also a few of me
and my friends and family at the bottom (jennie riley hula-hooping for any fans
of her).
the url is: www.geocities.com/amari913/rmff2000.html
i have also updated other areas of my site, and you can get there from that
url. please let me know how they look and if you like them, i dont know how
they will show up on different computers.
jess b :)
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Subject: NN: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 20:42:37 +0200
From: "Marius Molstad" (marius.molstad@c2i.net>
>Last thing: I heard a rumor that the Planet Bluegrass folks were
>thinking of asking Nanci to sign some kind of apology to the record
>audience that attended RMFF Sat night. Anyone know any more about this.
I know that the bluegrass audience doesn't seem to like Nanci much. After her
show this year at Merlefest a lot of my online "hardcore bluegrass" friends
talked about how arrogant, ignorant, rude etc she is. Some of that audience are
what you Americans call "rednecks" who doesn't appreciate her LBJ buttons and
some of the causes she's fighting for. I just shake my head in disbelief at
their accusations.
Marius
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Subject: Re: NN: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:46:24 EDT
From: Annavedo@aol.com
marius.molstad@c2i.net writes:
(( I know that the bluegrass audience doesn't seem to like Nanci much. >>
RMFF was, however a "folks" crowd. They were THE nicest bunch of ol' hippies
you ever saw, and they were there to see Nanci (and the others). The way I
took that statement to mean is that Planet Bluegrass (the venue) was thinking
of asking for an apology. At least that's how I read it. Could be wrong -
have been before...
*Anne*
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Subject: NN: Re: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:46:54 -0400
From: Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net>
> I know that the bluegrass audience doesn't seem to
> like Nanci much. After her show this year at Merlefest
> a lot of my online "hardcore bluegrass" friends talked
> about how arrogant, ignorant, rude etc she is. Some of
> that audience are what you Americans call "rednecks" who
> doesn't appreciate her LBJ buttons and some of the causes
> she's fighting for. I just shake my head in disbelief at
> their accusations.
Puleese! Coming from the perspective of an American hardcore bluegrass
redneck, I'd say that's about the most narrow-minded statememt I've heard in
a while.
-Shawn
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Subject: Re: NN: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:16:27 -0500
From: Laura.Breidenbach@europe.std.com
Hi Marius,
I was at Merlefest and I did not hear any negative comments. I think
those that were hard core bluegrass people had left the concert area.
The saddest part of Nanci's show was that it was not even started until
11:00 p.m. and it was FREEZING cold. It was a real love for Nanci G.
to stay for the entire concert, but many of us did. She was also
leaving for her European tour the next morning. However, none of this
came through to us. She was ever so pleasant to the point of being
extremely happy. She had so many guest artist playing onlong with her
at several points during the night.
I have already booked my tickets for Merlefest for next sping, just on
the hopes of seeing her there again. Just booked tickets for here in
St. Louis, in May...anyone else planning on attending the Powell
Symphony Hall's May 10th concert. If so let me know so we can meet.
I agree with you Marius, we must just shake our heads in disbelief
at their accusations. Fortunately for daughter, age 12, my husband
a bluegrass musician and myself did not hear any negative comments.
The 700 mile drive was worth it all.
Thanks for letting me vent. Nanci does have a right to have her
ups and downs....she has a show almost every night...is there any one
of us that could stay "UP and pleasant" everyday? As hard as I try
I have days where I could scream...thank goodness I am only being judge
by God and not by anyone else.
Kindly,
Laura Breidenbach
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Subject: Re: NN: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 22:49:17 EDT
From: VickiStein@aol.com
Laura,
I hate to be a pain in the butt, but it is what it is and those of you who
saw Nanci at the RMF....it was what it was. Don Was would hate me right now.
Regardless, Nanci rules, and a few small statements don't mean squatt...
I am this list's nightmare, I am VERY POLITICAL, might even earn the honor of
a delegate next time around,. the stuff you all are trying to figure out is
trivial...let it go.
I can't tell you one way or t'other...just VOTE.
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Subject: NN: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 08:55:42 -0400
From: "Panchyshyn,Roman" (panchysr@oclc.org>
Susan,
Throwing in my 2 cents on your comments, I would have to agree with you.
I've seen plenty of shows and have had the misfortune to see many artists
have "bad nights". Most of them did "apologize" in one form or another,
either by continuing their program until they got back on track, refunding
everyone's money, or in some cases, just by coming back later and re-doing
the show for free for their fans. If you can't do the show, just apologize,
go home and come back later when you're able and willing to perform. There
was only one performer, Jerry Garcia, that I ever saw have a bad night and
never offer some form of apology to his fans. He came out one night with the
JG Band, during the Cats Under the Stars tour in Boston, in a totally
drug-induced state, they played 5-6 songs which all sounded horrible, they
left the stage and never came back again, no apology, nothing. We know now
that it was probably the heroin, but the band at least should have come back
and apologized.
I say, the right thing for Nanci to do would be to go back to Lyons,
apologize, and put on another free show for the folks that came to see her
that night. That won't help the folks who came from many miles away for the
festival, but it will show her fans that she is sincere in her apology.
Roman
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Subject: NN: RE: Re: RMFF apology?
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 16:31:53 -0700
From: "Susan Krauss" (susankrauss@earthlink.net>
The Folks Audience is not a "hardcore bluegrass" audience - this is a
singer/songwriter festival and the crowd was there to see & appreciate
Nanci. She lost a lot of fans that night because of her behavior.
I talked to a bunch of non-list people and most were concerned but also
angry. Many expressed compassion - maybe she was sick (is the cancer back
they asked?); some thought she was drunk; most thought she was
unprofessional. Every other artist at this Festival said it was the most
fun they'd ever had and the best audience and they wished they could keep on
playing & they'd be back. You could see that even the folks on stage with
Nanci were baffled by her song changes, incorrect lyrics, etc. I know they
rehearsed more songs than they sang.
Recording was allowed at the festival and I'm trying to create a transcript
of the comments and lyric changes. It's slow going because Nanci talked a
lot.
A number of people have said that she's human and this was an "off" night -
this was the most "off" night I've ever seen any performer have and I go to
a lot of concerts and I've seen Nanci dozens of times.
It seemed like she was angry before she hit the stage and it got worse as
the evening wore on. I've never seen anything like what happened that night
and I for one would love some explanation. I didn't think I wanted an
apology until Wednesday night.
Wednesday night I attended a Rosalie Sorrels concert in honor of the 100th
anniversary of Malvina Reynolds' birth. This show had many Nanci
connections. Rosalie, of course, is one of the inspirations for Nanci's
"FORD ECONOLINE." Nanci sings Malvina's song "Turn Around" on OV. Rosalie
was accompanied by Nina Gerber who played guitar with Kate Wolf and we know
that Nanci and Kate were friends and Nanci always sings Kate's "Across the
Great Divide."
This show was just four days after I Nanci's performance at RMFF. Rosalie
has faced as much if not more adversity than Nanci (breast cancer, abusive
husband, house lost to fire, suicide of her son). Rosalie sang every song
with a smile. She told stories about Malvina and their friendship and their
lives. She grinned with each of Nina's solos and with Barbara Higbee's
harmony and piano. It was a wonderful evening. And as each song was sung I
got madder & madder at Nanci.
I'm not saying I won't see Nanci again (if she continues to tour - were her
comments about never hearing her sing "If I Had A Hammer" again because she
just won't sing that song? Because she'll never play the festival again (not
that they'd have her)? Because she's going to stop touring again?). I just
think those of us who witnessed this meltdown (or "stage rage" as some were
calling it" deserve an explanation.
Susan
mailto:susankrauss@earthlink.net
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Subject: NN: To change the subject...
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:58:52 -0500
From: Sarah Wrightson (sarahwrightson@vincebell.com>
Susan Krauss wrote:
> was accompanied by Nina Gerber who played guitar with Kate Wolf
Susan, you reminded me of one of the things I miss about being in the SF
Bay Area - Nina Gerber. She is a talented, talented player.
Okay...so I hate you for reminding me that I miss northern CA !!!
Sarah
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Subject: NN: This Heart...the ballet/Feb 2001 Party (longish)
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:11:13 -0500
From: Sarah Wrightson (sarahwrightson@vincebell.com>
Okay...let's not get bogged down in the past but look forward to:
FEBRUARY IN NASHVILLE, TN
I think many list members will remember when Nashville Ballet premiered
This Heart, a ballet choreographed by their artistic director, Paul
Vasterling, set to Nanci's music, with Nanci and The Blue Moon Orchestra
performing live on stage. It also toured to Switzerland. Her current
press bio says:
"The Dust Bowl Symphony's musical origins can be found in an original
production premiered by the Nashville Symphony and the Nashville Ballet
early in 1999 entitled This Heart, which featured seven of Nanci's songs
in a piece about a day and night of a relationship. Four songs from the
ballet appear on the new album -- The Wing And The Wheel, These Days In
An Open book, Nobody's Angel and Always Will."
Once again I find myself wearing a couple of different hats. As a few
of you know, I began as Director of Marketing for Nashville Ballet in
March, and we just happen to be performing This Heart again on February
9 and 10, 2001, at 8pm each night. There are two other songwriter
pieces being performed those nights- one is Pop, with music by Jonell
Mosser and the third is still to be determined, and very shortly.
Regular ticket prices range from $27 to $38 and if we have at least 10
we can take 20% off that...$21.50 to $30.50.
I will coordinate it. Tickets don't go on sale until December 4th, so
we have lots of time to get head counts and make some plans, etc. But I
want to put the reservation in FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st BEFORE tickets go on
sale....well, I have to have SOME perks, right?
1. I'll coordinate the tickets. Since I will be working the shows I
can't coordinate any other get togethers, etc...if someone else could to that.
2. If you want to attend send me email
mailto:sarahwrightson@vincebell.com
and let me know if you prefer Friday or Saturday (or both). When I
start getting some responses I will post to the list (infrequently
Bill!) so we can make some decisions on choosing one night if we want,
or two, seating choices etc.
3) I can make the reservation for as many as want to attend on 1st
December. But we'll need to ABSOLUTELY must have money in by
mid-January to keep holding the seats.
4) I am also going to work on getting a group rate at a hotel:
actually probably two, one is right downtown and even at a group rate
might be pricey, so I am working on another option too.
5) I will mention that there is going to be a fundraising Gala Saturday
night after the show, on stage. I am trying to find out what that would
cost as well.
I am thrilled to be able to help with this, and to think I get to meet
some more list members...
Sarah
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Subject: NN: Re: RMFF apology?(or maybe it's my apology?!?)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 14:20:23 +0200
From: "Marius Molstad" (marius.molstad@c2i.net>
Okay, I give up. I'm sorry if I offended you with my thoughts Mr. Kimbro. After
talking to a lot of people in the bluegrass environment I sort of got the
impression that it was a general dislike of the politics Nanci stand for. I
don't want to generalize too much, but those I talk to on a 300+ members
bluegrass mandolin list talked in detail about issues that Nanci fight for that
they disagreed with. After Merlefest there were a lot of discussions on that
list about some Vietnam veteran program that Nanci had talked about between
songs. Also many of those listmembers claimed Lyndon Baines Johnson was the
worst President the States ever had (most corrupt etc.). There where a lot of
discussions soon after Merlefest and I just wrote what I had heard from that
bluegrass list. I had no idea that I made a statement when I carried those
impressions over to this list.
When I started writing this answer I was only going to say sorry and forget
about the whole thing, but so many times when I talk to Americans and the word
"politics" somehow show up I'm being attacked. Again I don't want to
generalize, but why are everyone so afraid of politics and different opinions?
In Norway we discuss political issues just as easy as we talk about the
weather, sports or a TV show.
Another thing I've started to wonder about. When I write "redneck", is that an
offending term?
I used to think this was a word from oral language that people used just to
describe people from certain areas. I know it's a generalizing word, but is it
also offending? Pardon my ignorance in this field because I used this word
without suspecting it to be a "negative" word.
And last Mr. Kimbro, again I'm sorry if I offended you, but you have to learn
to see the difference between a statement and thoughts. From now on I'm only
going to write on this list when it concerns the music.
Marius Molstad
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Subject: Re: NN: Re: RMFF apology?(or maybe it's my apology?!?)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 07:44:34 -0500
From: Ed Maier (evmaier@dhc.net>
Marius Molstad wrote:
>
[snip]
> Another thing I've started to wonder about. When I write "redneck",
> is that an offending term? I used to think this was a word from oral
> language that people used just to describe people from certain areas.
> I know it's a generalizing word, but is it also offending?
[snip]
Certainly not to me, and I are one. If it weren't for us rednecks, Okies would
have nothing to make fun of. (grin> (I think I've just introduced another
possibly offending term.)
Ed "I've finally found my niche after years and years of wondering what life
was all about" Maier
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Subject: NN: Re: Re: RMFF apology?(or maybe it's my apology?!?)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:20:52 -0400
From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net>
Marius writes:
> but you have to learn to see the difference between a
> statement and thoughts.
Oh, I'm sure there are lots of life-lessons I should learn. But after
attending at least 200 bluegrass festivals, playing at many, and just
yesterday, driving back from a bluegrass benefit for Habitat for Humanity to
find someone had posted a statement on what is usually the most open-minded
list on the internet implying bluegrass fans are bigoted, there are a few
things I know for sure. One is that you don't make generalizations about a
whole lot of people based on political discussions on mailing lists, two is
that bluegrass fans are among the most open-minded and cause-supporting
groups around. (Marius, I hope you'll visit Merlefest sometime, it's a
mélange of racial and ethnic groups all rallying around one uniting
factor -- the music. The entire festival is a benefit for one of the most
open-minded colleges in the region.) And three is that Nanci plays just as
well to bluegrass festivals as she does anywhere. Did your bluegrass
friends mention that Steve Earl & Guy Clark are Merlefest regulars? LBJ
looks like Jerry Falwell compared to some of Steve's compatriots (bless his
soul). And btw, I wasn't personally offended, just pointing out that you
are ill-informed on the subject.
-Shawn
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Subject: Re: NN: Re: RMFF apology?(or maybe it's my apology?!?)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:13:36 EDT
From: Annavedo@aol.com
evmaier@dhc.net writes:
(( Okies would have nothing to make fun of. (grin> (I think I've just
introduced another possibly offending term.) >>
Nah, Ed.... I beat you to the punch on that one. I was writing about how my
family was "poor white trash" last year and I mentioned okies (not the kind
from Oklahoma) and I got all kinds of what-for......
Mind you I'm still a-speakin' my mind......
;-)
*Anne*
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Subject: NN: Re: Re: RMFF apology?(or maybe it's my apology?!?)
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:22:28 -0400
From: "Shawn Kimbro" (kimbroj@charter.net>
Marius asks:
> Another thing I've started to wonder about. When I write
> "redneck", is that an offending term? I used to think this
> was a word from oral language that people used just to
> describe people from certain areas.
(chuckle> That's a valid question, Marius. I suppose it would be difficult
just from reading internet conversations to determine what sort of slang is
okay and what is offensive. I think the term originated when farmers got the
back of their necks red from working in the sun. At some point though it has
come to refer to someone who is bigoted and illiterate. It's sort of like the
N word in the black community or Nanci's use of the term "trailer-trash" in
that it's usually okay when it comes from within the group that is stereotyped,
but from the outside, it's offensive. Just to be clear, I didn't take offense
at any of your statements because I knew that you were posting what you thought
was correct, and I always look forward to your Norwegian perspective on things.
I hope you'll continue to write about any subject you wish. I just wanted to
correct any assumptions that Nanci doesn't play well to bluegrass crowds, and
that it's because of her politics. It's too bad Nanci had bad days at Rocky
Mount & Merlefest, but I assure you, it wasn't because of the crowd.
Warm Regards,
-Shawn
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Subject: Re: NN: Nanci's house
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 20:16:30 -0400
From: snownobile@earthlink.net
Hi All:
Since I did not buy the house, and Nanci is not there anymore, could
someone post a picture of it? It would be really fun to see if it is
what I imagined.
Kathy
Reid Mitchell wrote:
> My sources tell me that Nanci's house done been sold
> and is off the market.
>
> Reid Mitchell
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Subject: NN: No RMFF apology needed for me...
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 21:31:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tom Overton (thomasmoverton@yahoo.com>
I agree 100 percent with Laura. I have bad days some
times where my mood suffers and I snap at people at
work. Others have bad days too. Luckily as a group
we cut each other slack when it happens.
I give Nanci that same grace to have a bad day or two.
All of her performances that I have seen have been magical.
I look forward to the next.
God bless her and her gifts.
Tom O
--- Laura.Breidenbach@europe.std.com wrote:
> I was at Merlefest and I did not hear any negative comments...
> (snip> Nanci does have a right to have her ups and downs....
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Subject: NN: redneck, LBJ, politics, and even a little Nanci
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 08:50:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com>
--- Ed Maier (evmaier@dhc.net> wrote:
> Marius Molstad wrote:
> >
>[snip]
>> Another thing I've started to wonder about. When I write "redneck",
>> is that an offending term? I used to think this was a word from oral
>> language that people used just to describe people from certain areas.
>> I know it's a generalizing word, but is it also offending?
>[snip]
>
> Certainly not to me, and I are one. If it weren't for us rednecks,
> Okies would have nothing to make fun of. (grin>
Heck, I just took the discussion off list to lecture
poor Marius on redneck and here it is again. I think
redneck is one of those terms that if you can lay
claim to it personally you can use, but if you can't
you probably should avoid. It is often used as a
perjorative term for the southern white working class,
frequently by folks who wouldn't think of using
perjorative terms about other groups.
As for LBJ, doesn't anybody else remember that a few
years back it was the lefties on the list who were
offended by Nanci's admiration for him?
Nanci is at times political so I don't see how
politics can be always kept from the list, but I admit
I usually get the willies when they make an
appearance.
Reid "call me egghead if it makes you feel better"
Mitchell
// At about this point, the list became inundated with posts
// about LBJ, too many to put in a digest. If you're interested
// in those posts, contact me privately at bpage@itol.com [BP]
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Subject: NN: Re: A bad night out
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 20:08:48 EDT
From: SierraSkyz@aol.com
Hi Nanuts,
In fairness to anyone on a road tour, I am just hoping the dark cloud over
the RMFF performance was due to nothing more serious than lack of sleep or
time for a good sound check that day.
I remember in Kerrville it took hours to get set up for Nanci's performance
because of her care on the sound check (they told us). If she was at the end
of a long bill, as in festivals, maybe she was just plum wore out and feeling
a little low blood sugar.
Deb " I thought the LBJ button was in honor of Lady Bird Johnson" Meyer
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Subject: NN: Re: Re: A bad night out
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:48:21 -0700
From: "Julie Anne" (julieanne-101@home.com>
> Deb " I thought the LBJ button was in honor of Lady Bird Johnson" Meyer
I know how you feel. I just found out last week that MerleFest is in honor of
Merle Watson. All this time I thought it was for Merle Haggard.
Julie "it's all good" Anne
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Subject: NN: RE: No RMFF apology needed for me...
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 17:32:45 -0700
From: "Susan Krauss" (susankrauss@earthlink.net>
All Nanci had to say is that she was having a bad day...or that her
allergies were bothering her...or anything. Instead, she lectured the
audience, missed lyrics, told the band they weren't playing well, and left
abruptly.
We all have bad days - and Nanci was obviously having one. But all she
needed to do was acknowledge that in some way.
I do that - I have a headache, I'm distracted because of family trouble,
etc....if I know it's affecting my work and behavior I tell people. It
makes it easier for all of us.
susan
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Subject: NN: RE: RE: No RMFF apology needed for me...
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 20:48:11 -0700
From: "Susan Krauss" (susankrauss@earthlink.net>
The more I listen to the RMFF peformance the less angry I get and the more
concerned....Nanci sounds fragile and emotionally on edge. Whatever it is, I
hope she's okay.
susan
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Subject: NN: Secret lovers and Norman Lamont
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:32:16 +0100
From: "Mike Barrett" (mikebarrettuk@hotmail.com>
I've just been listening to a recently acquired tape of Nanci at
Tunbridge Wells in 1993. In the introduction to "Don't Forget About Me"
she talks about the fact that the last time she was in England there was
a tabloid magazine article which revealed that she and James Hooker had
been secret lovers for six years. Nanci's response is to the effect
that it's not true at all, it was only five years!
In another witty introduction, she dedicates "One Blade Shy Of A Sharp
Edge" to Norman Lamont. I know that name will mean nothing to our
American cousins, but he was an unpopular politician of some infamy at
the time. I like the way she even changes the lyric to "Conservative is
the way you vote" in the song itself. And they sure did get cancelled
out at the polls a few years later!
Mike Barrett
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