NanciNet Digest 1-06-01
// Hardly any Nanci content, but we got all the "Top Whatever" lists
// you ever wanted.
// Enjoy... [BP]
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Subject: NN: Whistler
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 08:21:56 +0000
From: James Wilson (J.Wilson@ucc.ac.uk>
Just a mention of a newish band I stumbled across; Whistler. From London, UK
I believe, and have a sound quite similar to "The Sundays". Female vocalist,
acoustic guitar, fiddle and harmonica, the odd drum. I saw them by chance a
few weeks ago and since bought both their albums.
So if you liked "The Sundays", "Whistler" are definitely worth checking out.
Jim
Portsmouth UK
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Subject: NN: Re:Whistler
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:36:35 -0000
From: "Martin" (gatesuk@yahoo.com>
Thanks for that James. I loved The Sundays myself. Their "Reading, Writing
and Arithmetic" album is a piece of class.
In mention female singers, did you like Sleeper at all? That's one band I
kinda miss. Their last album "Pleased To Meet You" was very good.
Martin
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Subject: NN: Aynsley Lister
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 10:02:04 +0000
From: Bob Paterson (windmill@windbob.demon.co.uk>
AYNSLEY LISTER - He's 21 years old and he's the powerful new voice
of blues-laced rock. British born Aynsley's influences come as much
from contemporary British rock such as Kula Shaker and the
Sterophonics as from classic rockers ZZ Top, Free and The Rolling
Stones. Lister cites Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan
as major guitar influences, though he has his own innovative style.
He is the most promising young roots-rocker in Europe today as is
proven by his latest album "EVERYTHING I NEED" on Ruf Records.
Release Date 29th January.
AYNSLEY LISTER UK TOUR DATES
February 2001
Thurs 22nd MANCHESTER The Witchwood 0161 3440321
Fri. 23rd WREXHAM Hookers Club 01948 770215
March 2001
Thurs. 1st SHEFFIELD The Boardwalk 0114 2799090
Fri. 2nd HALIFAX The Revival Club 01422 322113
Sun. 4th NOTTINGHAM Rock City tbc 0115 9588484
Thurs. 8th PORTSMOUTH The Wedgewood Rooms 02392 293571
Fri/Sat 9th/10th HAYLING ISLAND Hayling Island Blues Fest 0870 6016012
Thurs. 15th MIDDLESBOROUGH The Ladel 01287 205370
Fri. 16th COLNE Municipal Hall 01282 661234
Sat. 17th WOLVERHAMPTON Robin R'n'B Club II 01384 637747
Mon. 19th OXFORD Fuggle & Firkin 01865 726255
Fri. 30th BRISTOL Fiddlers Nightclub 0117 9873403
Sat. 31st Nr. LEICESTER Wilbarston Village Hall 01536 771091
April 2001
Sun. 1st LONDON The Torrington 0208 568 0612
For further information contact Frontier Promotions on 01760 756394
or email sue@frontieruk.fsnet.co.uk
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Subject: NN: introductions
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 12:22:47 +0000
From: Virgin (a.dil@virgin.net>
Hello All
I've just joined this list and thought I'd introduce myself.
I must be fairly unusual amongst this gathering in having grown up in
Zambia (I'm Dutch by nationality, born in South Africa, had five years at
boarding school in Swaziland.) I spent six years in Maryland (university
of, eastern shore campus), and then came to the UK, where I now languish in
Coventry, having travelled via Bournemouth, Loughborough and Edinburgh.
I first came across Nanci in 1990, when a housemate with a vinyl habit
picked up Late Night Grande. Up to this point I think I can say I had never
bought a country album (some may debate whether LNG is one) apart from some
James Taylor. I was lucky enough, I think, to buy Poet in My Window first,
and it still is my favourite. (Flyer is up there too, and One Fair Summer
Evening) Since then I've bought most albums, but still lack There's a Light
Beyond... ("deleted" according to my usual supplier) and Last of the True
Believers. I used to see them, but don't anymore.
Picture me driving on holiday in Zambia with Nanci on the tape deck... Find
Lake Kariba on the map, and a little town/village called Siavonga, where
she was heard across the waves.
Since then I've tried to convert (I say, with religious fervor) various
people to Nanci with limited success. Fortunately my fiancee is a believer
and together we have explored various other country lanes, though I don't
know most of those I see mentioned in the latest nanci digest. (Other
favourites are Iris deMent, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.) I am fond of saying
to people "I haven't always liked country, but now I'm older and wiser."
Been to see Nanci twice, once on a freezing night at Edinburgh Castle
(1994?/Other Voices, rather subdued/frozen gathering, Nanci accompanied by
only Hooker), and in 2000 at Warwick (uni) Arts Centre, without orchestra,
which suited me fine. Good gig that...
Hmm... Best of 2000 is hard to resist. Hard to remember what I've bought
though. Doubt that ten are worth mention, and probably many I might mention
are not released in 2000. So, in no particular order
Fairport Convention - unhalfbricking
(I've now bought, I think, the three better albums, and might start to
chase Sandy Denny and/or Richard Thompson) This may be 30+ years old, but
it knocks spots off most everything else I bought last year.
Eva Cassidy - Songbird (new discovery this side of the pond)
Kate Rusby -- Sleepless
catch this lovely airy folky artist... Very nice acoustic collection of
traditional songs arranged by Rusby, includes a version of Iris' "Our Town"
Peter Gabriel -- Ovo, the millennium show (not bad... not particularly
Peter G, but various artists in a romp through time and style)
James Taylor -- hourglass
Sixpence None The Richer (eponymous)
Super Rail Band -- Mansa
deserves inclusion for the title track... Malian band, with a jazzy slant.
(There's some great music from up north Africa, but I tend to buy
compilations, which I find anyway have the better album tracks on them. Try
the Indigo compilation, if you can find it)
Tavener -- The Protecting Veil / in Alium (naxos) -- Christmas Proclamation
(naxos)
Been a Tavener year for me too, discovering the music of this modern
composer, who many came to know through Song for Athene, performed as
Diana's funeral procession left Westminster (not Candle in the Wind!).
Occasionally very weird, sometimes heartbreaking and epic. His choral music
is influenced a lot by Russian/Greek orthodox church music.
Truth is I hardly buy new releases these days. I find that time weeds out
the weaker stuff, and often lowers the price.
The other recording I probably most listened to last year was one I put
together from my video recordings of a tv series called Transatlantic
Sessions, where I first saw Iris do Our Town... As far as I know these
aren't released (the BBC told me there were copyright issues); though I see
there is something like this released in the states, it doesn't look like
the series I saw. I don't really know the names of the artists on the
series I saw either though... so... what do I know?
Last thing played a lot: The Doors (eponymous)
Anyway, this is already far too long.
If anyone knows where I can get my missing Nanci, (I'm trying Amazon at the
moment) or knows more about the Transatlantic Sessions shown in the UK,
please let me know!
A true believer...
Anton
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Subject: NN: RE: introductions
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:31:23 -0600
From: "Ron Hennessy" (rhennesy@coserv.net>
Welcome Anton!
Your favorite Nanci albums are mine also. (And I share your other
country/folk enthusiasms.) While I don't have any advice on how to find
those missing albums, "Last of the True Believers" is another of my - and
many other people's - top favorites, so keep trying!
Best wishes,
Ron Hennessy
PS: I was NEAR Zambia in the early '70s, on the Rhodesian side of Victoria
Falls. At that time I could travel from the U. S. to either
Rhodesia/Zimbabwe or Zambia, but not both; because Ian Smith's government
was blacklisted by Rhodesia's neighbors. I also spent a year in South
Africa during that time, studying geology at the University of Cape Town. A
gorgeous country! I'm happy things seem to be going well there lately (from
what I've gathered from the news).
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Subject: Re: NN: introductions
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 08:55:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com>
--- Virgin (a.dil@virgin.net> wrote:
> If anyone knows where I can get my missing Nanci,
> (I'm trying Amazon at the
> moment)
Dear Virgin/Anton,
A person of your broad tastes and background is
certainly a great addition to the Net. And the lord
knows we can have a pile-on on the question what's
country or not. We seem to have a set-to on whatis
folks music about every two years.
Both THERE'S A LIGHT BEYOND THESE WOODS and TRUE
BELIEVERS are available in the USA; try the Amanon USA
(dare I say "the REAL Amazon") or other on-line
stores.
Actually Amazon UK lists these two. I can never work
out if the more expensive shipping from the USA is
balanced out by the higher price of cds in Britain but
I'm sure somebody on this list has.
Nanci's whole catalog is in print, I think, except for
a sampler album BF Deal records put out out years ago,
before THERE'S A LIGHT BEYOND THESE WOODS, to which
Nanci continued 3 songs. Any other exception folks?
Reid Mitchell
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Subject: NN: Folk Grammys
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 09:22:44 -0500
From: Steve Robertson (stever@mindspring.com>
Hi Folks,
I ran across this on the Folk Music list. Interesting to see how it compares
with everyone's Ten Best lists:
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Here's a list of the 2000 Grammy Award nominees. Fuller details at:
http://www.grammy.com/awards/field12.html#field13
Best Traditional Folk Album
For solo artists, duos or groups, vocal or instrumental.
1.Public Domain - Songs From The Wild Land Dave Alvin [HighTone]
2.Far Away, Down On A Georgia Farm Norman Blake [Shanachie Records]
3.Live At The Royal Albert Hall Ladysmith Black Mambazo [Shanachie
Records]
4.My Roots Are Showing Natalie MacMaster [Rounder Records]
5.Cajun Blood Jo-El Sonnier [Musique de Jo-El]
Best Contemporary Folk Album
For solo artists, duos or groups, vocal or instrumental.
1.Mermaid Avenue Vol. II Billy Bragg & Wilco [Elektra Entertainment
Group]
2.American III: Solitary Man Johnny Cash [American/Columbia Records]
3.Transcendental Blues Steve Earle [Artemis Records]
4.Red Dirt Girl Emmylou Harris [Nonesuch Records]
5.Crossing Muddy Waters John Hiatt [Vanguard Records]
--
Richard Danca, Newton, Mass.
mailto:rdanca@ix.netcom.com
>From the Georgia Pines,
Steve Robertson
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Subject: NN: I'm amazed...
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 16:03:35 -0000
From: "Robin Tinker" (rob.tinker@virgin.net>
Having lurked on this list for some months I'm amazed that in their lists of
best 20, top 50 etc, no-one has mentioned one MY top 5 albums of 2000.
"The Innocent Years" by Kathy Mattea.
Has anyone else picked up on this delightful, mature and thoughtful offering?
I managed to see Nanci once this year, at Nottingham in May. We were on row
2 and the friend who (reluctantly) came with me was absolutely blown away by
NG and also by the professionalism and sheer brilliance of the BMO.
I look forward to the new CD this year.
Best wishes
Rob (Nottingham UK)
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Subject: Re: NN: I'm amazed...
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 01 17:51:49 -0000
From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
There were a good number of very fine country cd's which didn't make my
end of year list, despite that running to some 26 selections!!!!
Certainly Kathy Mattea's "The Innocent Years" was one of them, along with
Alan Jackson "When Somebody Loves You", Dwight Yoakam "Tomorrow's Sounds
Today" and a great live offering, "Unleashed" from the Robison brothers
(Charlie & Bruce) accompanied by Jack Ingram. If you like smokin' Texas
barroom music, this one is definately for you!!!!
John "always too much good music around' Graveling
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Subject: NN: The Ten
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 08:58:02 -0800
From: Susan Peete (suepeete@cruzio.com>
The new 2000 CDs that I have listened to the most this year:
1. Richard Shindell - Somewhere Near Paterson
2. Burns Sisters - Out Of The Blue
3. John Hiatt - Crossing Muddy Waters
4. Sara Hickman - Spiritual Appliances
5. Chuck Brodsky - Last Of The Old Time
6. Steve Earle: Transcendental Blues
7. Emmylou Harris - Red Dirt Girl
8. Slaid Cleaves - Broke Down
9. Bill Staines - October's Hill
10. Mountain Soul (The Kimbros) - Clinch River Valley
Two favorite songs that have been played the most:
1. Shawn Kimbro - Sunday Morning Rain
http://www.geocities.com/trailzzone/rain.html
2. Johnsmith That's My Dad (To The Four Directions CD)
A 1997 release that hasn't stopped playing this year:
Burns Sisters - My Father's Blue Eyes (In This World CD)
2001 CD most looking forward to:
Denice Franke - Comfort (Feb 27, sooner at her shows)
Enjoy the New Year,
Sue
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Subject: NN: Songcatcher Soundtrack
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:06:22 -0800 (PST)
From: t t (tastho@yahoo.com>
Shawn wrote:
>In which case, I stand happily corrected for
>crediting the song-catching to Lomax.
>Thank you for recommending a must-see. If I can only
>find it!"
Vanguard Records will be releasing the soundtrack for
this movie early this year (currently slated for a
Feb. release). It includes vocals by Dolly Parton,
Sara Evans, Emmylou Harris, Iris Dement, Roseanne
Cash, Hazel Dickens, Julie Miller, Alison Moorer,
Maria McKee, Gillian Welch, Patty Loveless & Deana
Carter.
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Subject: NN: Isaac Guillory
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 01 17:43:56 -0000
From: John Edward Graveling (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
Somebody on the list asked me about Isaac not more than a couple of years
ago. Unfortunately I cannot remember who, otherwise I would send this
message direct.
Isaac passed away on New Years Eve, having suffered a long illness and
fight against cancer. A tragic loss to the British club scene, where
Isaac was a frequent performer. To his credit he kept playing, despite
great discomfort right to the end.
Commiserations to Billy Joe Shaver, who's great guitar toting son, Eddy,
died in his sleep over the weekend. Another tragedy and another sad loss.
Not a great start to the new musical year!!
John Graveling
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Subject: NN: Isaac Guillory
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 19:44:51 +0000
From: Graham Shipley (gjs@le.ac.uk>
Isaac's departure is another massive loss, hard on the heels of Kirsty
McColl. I saw him at the Spread Eagle in Leicester (UK) in about 1989, one
of the most exciting performances I've ever seen. His live CD is still one
of my favourites, and I could never understand why he didn't have a bigger
reputation.
(BTW, does anyone know if Siena Guillory, a British actress who has
recently come to prominence, is a relation of Isaac's?)
Graham Shipley
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Subject: NN: Alert To CA Folks - Denice Franke
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 09:47:40 -0800
From: Susan Peete (suepeete@cruzio.com>
Denice Franke's shows in California where you can pick up her new CD "Comfort":
Wed Jan 10, 2001 8:00pm
Freight & Salvage Coffee House, Berkeley, CA
Opens for Sonja Rotstein. Located at 1111 Addison St.
For more info, call (515)548-1761.
Fri Jan 12, 2001 8:00pm
Morgan's , Monterey, CA
Located at 498 Washington St.
For more info, call (831)642-4949.
Mon Jan 15, 2001 4:00pm
Jeremy's Beatnik Cafe, Joshua Tree, CA
For more info, call (760)366-9799.
Tue Jan 16, 2001
Soho, Santa Barbara, CA
Split night with Don Conoscenti and Stuart Davis.
For showtime call, (805)962-7776.
Fri Jan 19, 2001 8:00pm
Kava Cafe , Bishop, CA
Located at 206 N Main.
For more info, call (760)872-1010 or (760)935-4630.
Sat Jan 20, 2001 7:30pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center , Santa Cruz, CA
Opens for Chris Smither. Located at 320 Cedar St, #2.
Doors open at 7pm. For more info, call (408)427-2227.
Sun Jan 21, 2001 7:00pm
House Concert, Altadena, CA
For reservations & directions, call (626)791-0411.
Sun Jan 21, 2001 10:00am
KPIG , Watsonville, CA
Live Radio Show. "Please Stand By" with John Sandidge.
Tune in on FM 107.5
http://kpig.com
See ya there,
Sue
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Subject: NN: Birchmere in VA
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 14:26:23 -0800
From: darrell (w-tome@home.com>
I am disappointed that I wasn't aware that Nanci is going to be in Virginia
next Friday, the12th for the 16th Annual WFMA Benefit Weekend: Tribute to John
Stewart. She will be joining Rosanne Cash, the Kennedys, Kingston Trio, Odetta,
Noel Paul Stookey, Dave Batti, Dave Crossland, John Hoke, Chuck McDermott,
Peter Tork & James Lee Stanley. For $65. you could join the performers for a
banquet and the show. Unfortunately, I didn't find out till they were sold out.
Was any nancinetters lucky enough to get tickets? I would have loved to have
taken my sister to this. Please let me know about the experience.
Darrell
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Subject: Re: Re: NN: top ten
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:33:29 EST
From: RoanInish@aol.com
Oops! Almost forgot!
1. Bachelor No 2. - Aimme Mann
2. All That You Can't Leave Behind - U2
3. Red Dirt Girl - Emmylou Harris
4. Back Home Again - Rhonda Vincent
5. Water From The Well - The Chieftians
6. Regrooving the Dream - Patty Larkin
7. Keeper of the Flame - Luka Bloom
8. Tropical Brainstorm - Kirsty MacColl
9. Bedlam Born - Steeleye Span
10. MP4 - Michael Penn
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Subject: Re: NN: top ten
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:15:06 EST
From: Brimpls@aol.com
My favorite CDs of the year 2000 were:
* Emmylou Harris: "Red Dirt Girl"
* Kathy Mattea: "The Innocent Years"
* Lou Reed: "Ecstasy"
* Kasey Chambers: "The Captain" (thanks to the NanciNet for alerting me to
her music!)
* Trisha Yearwood: "Real Live Woman"
* Suzy Bogguss: "Nobody Love Nobody Gets Hurt" (apparently released in '98
but I just discovered it and love it)
* Dwight Yoakam: "dwightyoakamacoustic.net"
* Dwight Yoakam: "Tomorrow's Sounds Today"
* Scott Joss: "A New Reason to Care"
* Stacey Earle: "Dancin' with Them that Brung Me"
I love reading our lists and learn a lot from all of you!
Sabrina in Mpls. (where 20 degrees feels really warm! People were walking
around without their coats today!)
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Subject: Re: NN: top ten
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:01:45 +0800
From: "Bob McConnochie" (rsm@ppp.com.hk>
Hi Pete, you're doing a great job, and I'm sure you will accomodate time
zone differences and allow the following votes for......
1. Johnny Cash- American III Solitary Man
2. Emmylou - Red Dirt Girl
3. Jimmie Dale Gilmour - One Endless Night
4. Mojave 3 - Excuses for travellers
5. John Hiatt - Crossing Muddy Waters
6. Lampchop - Nixon
7. John Prine - In Spite of Ourselves
Happy New Year All!
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Subject: NN: my top ten or so
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 01:44:57 EST
From: Proensa@aol.com
In looking over my cds in preparation for our New Year's Eve party, it was fun
to remind myself which ones had actually come out this year. I buy so much
music all the time - but a lot of it is catching up with older stuff off the
wish list - that sometimes it's hard to remember what was actually new.
I'll start with the three albums I was most looking forward to...
1. Jeff Buckley - Mystery White Boy
Jeff Buckley had one of those once-in-a-lifetime voices, and made exceptional
use of it in the brief time he was among us. He schooled himself by listening
to and singing the songs of the greats, from Leonard Cohen to Nina Simone, from
Edith Piaf to Judy Garland, from the Smiths to MC5, from Elton John to his own
father, Tim Buckley. His own songs had great range, rocking like Led Zeppelin
and pleading like Nick Drake. MWB tends toward the rocking end of that range,
but would be worth the price of admission simply for his version of the Judy
Garland classic, The Man that Got Away. Jeff referred to himself as a
"chanteuse" more than once, and I am permanently spellbound by his magic.
2. Emmylou Harris - Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou has become one of those artists whose albums I will buy the day they
come out, calling the record store to make sure they save me a copy. While I
don't think she will ever surpass Wrecking Ball in my estimation, this album is
definitely a exceptional effort. The songs are strong, and the arrangements are
gorgeous, and the duet with Dave Matthews (My Antonia) is a high point in both
their careers.
3. Madonna - Music
I was never a huge fan of Madonna until Ray of Light came out. I always thought
her personality and ability to bend the media to her will were far stronger
than her music. Ray of Light made me totally revise my opinion of her musical
abilities; I think it's one of the most compellingly beautiful albums of the
'90s. For me, Music isn't quite as strong, but it's hugely fun, and still has
some brilliant grooves. I especially like Don't Tell Me, which starts with an
acoustic guitar that sounds like it's on a skipping cd; it's a great rhythmic
effect, and funny to boot!
4. Shelby Lynne - I Am Shelby Lynne
Everything you've heard about this one is true! I bought it on the basis of
reviews, and have loved it ever since. It definitely has a retro R&B groove,
far removed from the typical Nashville pablum. It's hard to pick a favorite
song off it, since it's such a great piece of work as a whole, but Dreamsome is
the song I put on one of my compilations.
5. Thievery Corporation - The Mirror Conspiracy
One of my best discoveries this year are magazines that have free cds attached.
Revolution mag introduced me to Thievery Corporation with a cd called
Departures, which included both TC and other bands on their label. Their music
is perfect for a cocktail party -- kinda loungey, but with of the moment beats
and a bit of a dub edge. Sounds very modern, but very smooth, danceable, but
you can talk over it.
6. Erin McKeown - Distillation
We discovered the Lady at the FolksFest in Lyons, Colorado in 1999, and I
promptly bought everything she had available (a couple tapes, and a couple
songs on a couple compilation cds). Distillation marks the release of her first
widely distributed cd, and it's incredible! She's a brilliant musician, with
more than a hint of jazz in her guitar playing, and her lyrics are amazing. She
has a sorta sideways sensibility, which is awfully hard to describe, but
wonderful to behold: "i don't say it, i imply it / i'm the queen of quiet /
what kind of lover am i?"
7. k.d. lang - invincible summer
Another album I bought the day it came out. It was a perfect soundtrack for
playing badminton in the back yard and sipping mojitos. k.d.'s voice is a force
of nature, and it was great to hear her really have fun and be in love on this
outing. The backing tracks were a great combo of subtle techno beats and 60s
strings and harmonies.
8. Sinead O'Connor - Faith and Courage
Sinead has always been a wonderful balance between fierce and gentle, and this
album finds her striking this balance with ever more maturity and grace. Some
great, heartfelt songs matched with great, well-produced music.
9. Bill Laswell - Emerald Aether: Shape Shifting
Bill Laswell is one of the most prolific musicians out there: you'll find his
name on dozens and dozens of albums every year, either as bass player or as
producer. Some of his finest work in recent years has been what he calls "mix
translations." He has remixed both Bob Marley and Miles Davis to exceptional
effect, and on this latest (perhaps?) effort, he has remixed music from a
number of Irish bands, including Solas and Jerry O'Sullivan. I'm sure this is a
love it / hate it type thing (Revisited, anyone??), but I love it. Not only
does he add some fairly subtle techno beats, he also makes the album one long
suite by smoothly transitioning from one song to the next.
10. Moby - Play (the B-Sides)
This is sort of a cheat, since Play actually came out last year, but the
special edition, 2-cd version is a 2000 release. Along with Bill Laswell and
Revisited, Play helped to prove that you can "techno" anything. Moby's marriage
of old field recordings of gospel and work songs to contemporary beats and
ambient washes is transcendantly beautiful. I'm so glad it's twice as long now!
Honorable mentions:
Radiohead - Kid A -- I've bought this too recently to know how well it'll grow
on me, but it has started out a winner. Icy, postmodern, compelling.
William Orbit - Pieces in a Modern Style -- Madonna's producer for Ray of Light
sets his hand to classical pieces, and comes up with an ambient masterpiece.
Everyone is moved by Barber's Adagio for Strings, and I really like the John
Cage piece, In a Landscape.
Asylum Street Spankers - Spanker Madness -- The Spankers are all about acoustic
fun, and how much more fun can you have than a whole album about reefer and
beer?! If they come to your town, go see them! You'll thank me!
David Gray - White Ladder -- Another one that's new to my collection, but is
definitely growing on me. And another great example of how the techniques of
techno - sampling and drum loops - are finding their way into all kinds of
music. David Gray's music is remniscient of Dylan and Paul Simon, but he has a
melancholy that's all his own.
Other musical highlights of the year:
Meeting Emmylou and getting her autograph after sitting in the front row of a
wonderful outdoor concert in Sedona. A dream realized!
Hosting a house concert for amazing singer-songwriter-guitar-player Brian
Joseph. Another Lyons FolkFest discovery, Brian is one of the nicest guys you
could meet. His warm heart comes through in his music, with lyrics that are
both kind and clever. Check him out at www.brianjosephmusic.com (and be sure to
check out the photo gallery's pics by my boyfriend Gary Dunn -- you can see
Brian playing in our living room!).
Finally, the finest performance of the year in my book has to go to Cyndi
Lauper for her rendition of Carey on the tv special Tribute to Joni Mitchell.
Everyone I play it for is astonished at how good it is. The arrangement
(probably by trumpeter Mark Isham) is exquisite, and Cyndi's vocal is
incendiary. She stretches it out, makes it sinuous, and absolutely nails it. I
can't tell you how many times I hit the rewind button for that one!
Best wishes for a great new millennium to all of you out there in NanciLand!
Dwayne
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Subject: NN: Top Ten
Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 00:55:40 -0600 (CST)
From: douggo@kfwbmail.com
My top nine, in order, are:
1. Tish Hinojosa--Sign of Truth
2. Dave Alvin--Public Domain
3. Keb' Mo'--The Door
4. Paul Geremia--Hard Life Rockin' Chair
5. Emmylou Harris--Red Dirt Girl
6. Jimmie Dale Gilmore--One Endless Night
7. Mary Black--Speaking with the Angel
8. Tracy Chapman-Telling Stories
9. John Hiatt--Crossing Muddy Waters
Doug from L.A.
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Subject: NN: Top 20, 2000
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 09:08:50 +0000
From: Lluis Sala (diligencia@altavista.net>
This is my top #20 this year (of the records I've been able to listen
to):
1. Walt Wilkins: Fire, Honey and Angels
2. Slaid Cleaves: Broke down
3. Sonny Landreth: Levee town
4. Tarbox Rambers: Tarbox Ramblers
5. Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel: Things to come
6. The Brooklyn Cowboys: Doin' Time On Planet Earth
7. Various artists: The I-10 Chronicles
8. Front Range: Silent Ground
9. Various artists: The Gram Parsons Notebook
10. Bryan Sutton: Ready to go
11. Don Rigbsy: Empty old mailbox
12. James Talley: Nashville blues
13. Aubrey Haynie: A man must carry on
14. Craig Chambers. West by Southwest
15. Kieran Kane & Kevin Welch: 11/12/13
16. Lonesome River Band: Talkin' to myself
17. Kimmie Rhodes: Rich from the journey
18. Nickel Creek: Nickel Creek
19. The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band: Sam's big rooster
20. Various artists: Big Mon: The songs of Bill Monroe
Lluis Sala
Girona, Spain
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Subject: NN: Top 10
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 10:58:27 -0600
From: jamie_erschen@thepromotionnetwork.com (Jamie Erschen)
Here are my Favs from 2000
1) Marah - Kids In Philly:
This was a cd that just struck me the right way from the moment i put it in. A
great rock record in the likes of Wilco. On Steve Earle's record label.
2) Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker:
What a great songwriter...can't wait for the long over-due whiskeytown record
to finally be released! I expect to be putting his name on many top ten lists
in the future.
3) Todd Snider - Happy To Be Here:
Going back to the sounds of his first record. This really grew on me, I had
gotten used to his rock stuff. Still keeping his sense of humor.
4) Travis - The Man Who:
For Fans of Radiohead and Oasis. A solid record all the way through.
5) Star Hustler - Songs For Betty:
Juliana Hatfield's brother's band...of course she sings some back up. Great
versions of Dwight Yoakam and Townes Van Zandt tunes. Originals are great too.
6) Slobberbone - Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today:
Strong record from this alt country band. Fans of Paul Westerberg and the
Replacements should check this out.
7) Aimee Mann - Bachelor #2:
Another Great Songwriter. If you like her work on the Magnolia Soundtrack,
you'll dig this. A few of the tunes have been included.
8) Matthew Ryan - East Autumn Grin:
His first record was one of my favorite records of the 90's, so I new it would
be hard to top. It took a while but it grew on me.
9) Steve Earle - Transcedental Blues:
Another solid record from Steve Earle.
10) Neil Young - Silver & Gold:
Back to the acoustic songwriting stuff. Anytime Neil has a story to tell, I
will listen.
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Subject: NN: Another Top 10
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 20:25:44 -0800
From: Bill Peete (billpeet@cruzio.com>
Hope this isn't too late! I'll keep it brief...
My top 10 for 2000, in order of purchase...
Kasey Chambers - The Captain
The Nields - If You Lived Here You'd Be Home Now
Stacey Earle - Dancin' With Them That Brung Me
Carrie Newcomer - The Age Of Possibility
Dar Williams - The Green World
Emmylou Harris - Red Dirt Girl
Mountain Soul (The Kimbros) - Clinch River Valley
Cowboy Junkies - Waltz Across America
Sarah Harmer - You Were Here
Jess Klein - Draw Them Near
Bill
Looking forward to most in 2001:
Eddie From Ohio
Denice Franke
Nanci Griffith
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Subject: NN: Top CDs
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 00:19:11 -0600
From: "Tina Shackleford" (tshack@sprynet.com>
In approximate order:
1) Steve Earle -- Transcendental Blues
2) Emmylou Harris -- Red Dirt Girl
3) Aimee Mann -- Bachelor #2
4) U2 -- All That You Can't Leave Behind
5) John Hiatt -- Crossing Muddy Waters
6) Ryan Adams -- Heartbreaker
7) Various Artists -- Badlands: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska
8) Soundtrack -- O Brother Where Art Thou
9) Paul Simon -- You're the One
10) Neko Case -- Furnace Room Lullaby
Top Purchases from past years:
Whiskeytown -- Stranger's Almanac
Patty Larkin -- A Gogo
Robbie Fulks -- Let's Kill Saturday Night
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Subject: NN: Top Folk Songs of 2000 (Based on radio airplay)
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 03:16:25 EST
From: Petop@aol.com
TOP SONGS OF 2000
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from folk radio playlists
1. "Tanglewood Tree" (100)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom "Tanglewood
Tree"
2. "Broke Down" (89)by Slaid Cleavesfrom "Broke Down"
3. "Crocodile Man" (78)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom "Tanglewood Tree"
4. "The Mountain" (69)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom "Tanglewood Tree"
5. "Farewell To Fiddler's Rim" (68)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom
"Tanglewood Tree"
5. "Lonesome Wind Blues" (68)by Rhonda Vincentfrom "Back Home Again"
7. "Belfast Blues" (66)by Brooks Williamsfrom "Little Lion"
8. "The Fox" (65)by Nickel Creekfrom "Nickel Creek"
9. "Hey Conductor" (64)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom "Tanglewood Tree"
9. "One Good Year" (64)by Slaid Cleavesfrom "Broke Down"
11. "Cherry Tree" (63)by Louise Taylorfrom "Written In Red"
12. "Spring" (62)by Richard Shindellfrom "Somewhere Near Paterson"also "Spring"
13. "'cept You And Me Babe" (60)by Greg Brownfrom "Covenant"
14. "Jolene" (59)by Rhonda Vincentfrom "Back Home Again"
14. "Passing Of The Train" (59)by Rhonda Vincentfrom "Back Home Again"
16. "Happytown" (58)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom "Tanglewood Tree"
17. "Boots Of Spanish Leather" (56)by Seldom Scenefrom "Scene It All"
17. "Breakfast In Hell" (56)by Slaid Cleavesfrom "Broke Down"
17. "Girl From The North Country" (56)by Sam Bushfrom "Ice Caps: The Peaks Of
Telluride"
20. "Confession" (55)by Richard Shindellfrom "Somewhere Near Paterson"also
"Spring"
21. "Ode To A Butterfly" (54)by Nickel Creekfrom "Nickel Creek"
22. "Rollin' And Tumblin'" (52)by Seldom Scenefrom "Scene It All"
22. "Swing That Hammer" (52)by Lonesome River Bandfrom "Talkin' To Myself"
24. "I'm Movin'" (51)by Claire Lynchfrom "Love Light"
25. "Murder On Music Row" (50)by Larry Cordle And Lonesome Standard Timefrom
"Murder On Music Row"
25. "Rexroth's Daughter" (50)by Greg Brownfrom "Covenant"
27. "Frenzy At The Feeder" (47)by Brooks Williamsfrom "Little Lion"
27. "Missionary Ridge" (47)by Claire Lynchfrom "Love Light"
27. "Transit" (47)by Richard Shindellfrom "Somewhere Near Paterson"
30. "Fair Weather" (46)by Alison Brownfrom "Fair Weather"
30. "Red Dirt Girl" (46)by Emmylou Harrisfrom "Red Dirt Girl"
30. "When I Go" (46)by Dave Carter With Tracy Grammerfrom "When I Go"also
"Solid Heart"
33. "Last Thing On My Mind" (45)by Hot Soupfrom "Soup Happens"
34. "So Long, See You Tomorrow" (44)by Robin And Linda Williamsfrom "In The
Company Of Strangers"
34. "Cat-Eye Willie Claims His Lover" (44)by Dave Carter And Tracy Grammerfrom
"Tanglewood Tree"
34. "Coal Tattoo" (44)by Johnny Staats Projectfrom "Wires And Wood"
34. "Fort Worth Blues" (44)by Guy Clarkfrom "Cold Dog Soup"
38. "Our Lady Of The Shooting Stars" (43)by Mary Gauthierfrom "Drag Queens In
Limousines"
38. "Wisteria" (43)by Richard Shindellfrom "Somewhere Near Paterson"
40. "Down A Gravel Road" (42)by Johnsmithfrom "To The 4 Directions"
40. "Drag Queens In Limousines" (42)by Mary Gauthierfrom "Drag Queens In
Limousines"
42. "John And Mary" (41)by IIIrd Tyme Outfrom "John And Mary"
42. "Lighthouse's Tale" (41)by Nickel Creekfrom "Nickel Creek"
42. "My Love Will Follow You" (41)by Richard Shindellfrom "Somewhere Near
Paterson"
42. "Train, Train" (41)by Dolly Partonfrom "The Grass Is Blue"
42. "Trouble With Poets" (41)by Peter Mulveyfrom "Trouble With Poets"also
"Bright Idea"
47. "I Drink" (40)by Mary Gauthierfrom "Drag Queens In Limousines"
47. "Silver Dagger" (40)by Dolly Partonfrom "The Grass Is Blue"
49. "If It Were Up To Me" (39)by Cheryl Wheelerfrom "Sylvia Hotel"
50. "When I Close My Eyes" (38)by Rhonda Vincentfrom "Back Home Again"
50. "Cash On The Barrelhead" (38)by Dolly Partonfrom "The Grass Is Blue"
50. "Paradise Etc" (38)by Peter Casefrom "Flying Saucer Blues"
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Subject: NN: Top 50 Folk Albums of 2000 (based on radio airplay)
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 03:14:33 EST
From: Petop@aol.com
TOP ALBUMS AND SONGS OF 2000
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from folk radio playlists
1: "Tanglewood Tree," Dave Carter And Tracy Grammer (566)
2: "Somewhere Near Paterson," Richard Shindell (397)
3: "Broke Down," Slaid Cleaves (379)
4: "Nickel Creek," Nickel Creek (352)
5: "Back Home Again," Rhonda Vincent (333)
6: "Little Lion," Brooks Williams (292)
6: "Scene It All," Seldom Scene (292)
8: "Covenant," Greg Brown (289)
9: "One Endless Night," Jimmie Dale Gilmore (270)
10: "The Grass Is Blue," Dolly Parton (268)
11: "Love Light," Claire Lynch (249)
12: "Another Kind Of Blue," Peter Keane (239)
12: "Drag Queens In Limousines," Mary Gauthier (239)
14: "Fair Weather," Alison Brown (232)
15: "Written In Red," Louise Taylor (228)
16: "Public Domain: Songs From The Wild Land," Dave Alvin (223)
17: "Live As I'll Ever Be," Chris Smither (221)
18: "Ready To Go," Bryan Sutton (220)
19: "In The Company Of Strangers," Robin And Linda Williams (215)
20: "Choice Picks," Various Artists (206)
21: "Murder On Music Row," Larry Cordle And Lonesome Standard Time (205)
22: "Cold Dog Soup," Guy Clark (204)
23: "Soup Happens," Hot Soup (201)
24: "The Man From God Knows Where," Tom Russell (197)
25: "Speaking With The Angel," Mary Black (195)
26: "Talkin' To Myself," Lonesome River Band (194)
27: "Live," Ellis Paul (193)
28: "Real Time," Tim O'Brien And Darrell Scott (190)
29: "The Trade," Dana Robinson (178)
31: "Tangle With The Ghost," Jory Nash (174)
31: "These Are The Roots," Diane Zeigler (174)
33: "Ice Caps: The Peaks Of Telluride," Sam Bush (171)
34: "Big Mon: The Songs Of Bill Monroe," Various Artists (167)
35: "Only A Story," The Mollys (165)
36: "Solid Heart," Greg Brown (164)
37: "Devolver," Waybacks (163)
38: "Heartbreak Town," Ronnie McCoury (159)
39: "Last Of The Old Time," Chuck Brodsky (156)
40: "John And Mary," IIIrd Tyme Out (151)
41: "Carry Me Across The Mountain," Dan Tyminski (150)
42: "Red Dirt Girl," Emmylou Harris (147)
43: "Spin," Whirligig (146)
44: "Sylvia Hotel," Cheryl Wheeler (145)
45: "Empty Old Mailbox," Don Rigsby (144)
45: "Things I Gave Away," Mollie O'Brien (144)
47: "One Moment Of Grace," Night Sun (142)
47: "Wires And Wood," Johnny Staats Project (142)
49: "5 Strings Attached, Vol. 2," Arnie Naiman And Chris Coole (141)
49: "The Truth Of A Woman," Kristina Olsen (141)
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Subject: NN: Top Folk Artists by Radio Airplay (Nanci Is No. 35)
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 03:09:37 EST
From: Petop@aol.com
Nanci is No. 25 on this list, which I believe is very good since I believe that
all the artists listed ahead of her have had albums released since Nanci's
last.
TOP ARTISTS OF 2000
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from folk radio playlists
1. Greg Brown (768)
2. Richard Shindell (596)
3. Dave Carter And Tracy Grammer (570)
4. Seldom Scene (461)
5. Bill Monroe (447)
6. Brooks Williams (442)
7. Slaid Cleaves (434)
8. Emmylou Harris (432)
9. Dar Williams (419)
10. Chris Smither (405)
11. John Prine (386)
12. Bob Dylan (375)
13. Nickel Creek (374)
13. Pete Seeger (374)
15. John McCutcheon (368)
16. Rhonda Vincent (358)
17. Cheryl Wheeler (334)
18. Guy Clark (331)
19. Ellis Paul (328)
20. John Gorka (314)
21. Lonesome River Band (312)
22. Dolly Parton (310)
23. Claire Lynch (307)
24. Louise Taylor (302)
24. Peter Keane (302)
26. Patty Larkin (301)
27. Cosy Sheridan (300)
28. Chuck Brodsky (298)
29. Dave Alvin (291)
29. Jimmie Dale Gilmore (291)
31. Mary Gauthier (290)
32. Robin And Linda Williams (289)
33. Ralph Stanley (288)
34. Mary Black (286)
35. Nanci Griffith (284)
36. John Hartford (267)
37. Stan Rogers (263)
38. Doc Watson (261)
39. Kate Wolf (256)
40. Salamander Crossing (254)
41. Lester Flatt And Earl Scruggs (251)
42. Harvey Reid (250)
43. Alison Brown (248)
44. Tom Russell (247)
45. Lou And Peter Berryman (246)
45. Sam Bush (246)
47. Bruce Cockburn (245)
48. Christine Lavin (244)
49. Steve Earle (239)
50. Stacey Earle (237)
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