// Concert reports, album reviews, suggestions about other artists,
// and the list-member formerly known as Inga, Queen of the Reindeer,
// has an important announcement. Enjoy!  [BP

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Subject: NN: St. Petersburg, Florida concert (longish) 
   From: Bob Juliano (rjuliano@cfl.rr.com> 
   Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:59:58 -0400 
          
  Nanci Griffith appeared there last night, her first visit to
The Sunshine State in many a year.  Long time NanciNetters might
recall my occasional whining on this List as Nanci toured all
over the world but consistently ignored out great state, one of
the most populous in the USA. I had begun to despair that she
would ever come back here again, especially since most Democrats
(and some Republicans, too) seem to think we Floridians botched
up the last election, and I suspect that our gal is predisposed
to the more liberal party.  However, judging by some of the
comments she made last night, it looks like Ms. Griffith has
actually returned to SAVE us...and she may be back soon!
  Nanci came on around 9 or 9:30, after the opening band who's
name I've already forgotten.  I liked the opening act, but they
need a new,  more memorable name.  NANCI FASHION REPORT:  Black
capris, tank top, sheer long coverup, one of those scarves. 
  She seemed to be in a good mood. Looked like she was having a
good time.   For those of you hoping for a "different" line up of
songs, you may be disappointed.  She did 3 songs from the new
"Clock" and the Usual, which included "This Heart," "From A
Distance," "Hard Life," "Flyer," "Outbound Plane," "Wall Of
Death."  Encores included "Five And Dime," and an animated
"Hammer."  Plenty of patter between songs. BMO was tight, sound
generally good despite an occasional crackle.  We all had a good
time. 
  Nanci also did "One Blade Shy Of An Edge," saying beforehand
that she was reminded of our election problems by this song. Not
to worry, I don't think anyone was offended...we are used to the
digs by now.  She told us of former Ambassador to Vietnam Pete
Peterson, a man she admires greatly, who is thinking about
running for Gov. to replace Little Brother Jeb.  She promised him
that if he ran, she'd be back to help!  I hope she keeps that
promise and returns often.  
 
  Thanks to my wife Jeanna for help with the fashion report.

Bob Juliano
Oviedo, Florida

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Subject: NN: What the papers say - Clock Without Hands review 
   From: "Matt Bloomfield" (mailm@tthewb.u-net.com> 
   Date: 27 Jul 2001 20:34:29 +0000 

>From the Daily Mail (a UK National) 2001-07-27:

I added the typos :)

Four out of five stars
Verdict: Timeless

Reviewer: Not stated.

IT HAS been seven years since Nanci Griffith's last 'regular' album,
1994's Flyer - only her second top 20 record in Britain (the first was
the previous year's Other Voices, Other Rooms, another
ultra-traditional collection).  On the evidence of the eagerly
anticipated Clock Without Hands, however, the wait for something
vaguely contemporary from the self-proclaimed 'folkabilly' star has
been well worth it.  Sticking to her habit of combining her own songs
with astutely chosen covers, Griffith is at her elegant best on the 14
tracks here.

Of the new originals, Travelling Through This Part Of You instantly
stands out.  A slow and deliberate song which opens with Oriental
chimes, it traces the steps of Griffith's ex-husband Eric Taylor, a
Vietnam veteran who took years to recover from the horrors of war.

Griffith has been active in the humanitarian aid efforts of the
Vietnam Veterans Of America Foundation, and the legacy of the war
inspires two more tracks here, Roses On The 4th Of July and Pearl's
Eye View.

Griffith's concerns with wider social and political issues are
undoubtedly heartfelt, but she is adept at tackling matters closer to
home, too.  Last Song For Mother is a tribute to the power of family
ties, and the yearning Midnight In Missoula is a superb string-driven
ballad of long-distance love.

Shaking Out The snow is delightfully simple, while the spirit of
Dixieland lives on in Cotton, a poetic, but understated, piano ballad
written by James H. Brown.


The review has a B&W picture of Nanci and guitar captioned Deftness of
Touch: Nanci Griffith


Matt
-- 
http://www.mattbloomfield.co.uk

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Subject: Re: NN: What the papers say - Clock Without Hands review 
   From: Steve Robertson (stever@mindspring.com> 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:43:09 -0400 

Matt Bloomfield wrote:

> From the Daily Mail (a UK National) 2001-07-27:
> Shaking Out The snow is delightfully simple, while the spirit of
> Dixieland lives on in Cotton, a poetic, but understated, piano ballad
> written by James H. Brown.

Are there any relatively new fans of Nanci here who don't know who James H.
Brown is? The fearless leader of the Blue Moon Orchestra- James Hooker- used
to have a web site where he explained that his real name was James Brown,
but there was already a famous James Brown in the music business, so he had
to choose a new stage name.

That was a pretty nice web site, but it seems to be in limbo right now.
There is a site at:

http://www.jameshooker.com/

but all I get is the main page. There are no links to interior pages.

While I'm at it, y'all ought to be sure to catch Tanya Savory if she comes
to your neighborhood. I've been wearing out her album- "Town to Town"- for a
while now, but I got the chance to see her live in Atlanta last Friday.
She's been compared to early Nanci Griffith, and we all know that early
Nanci Griffith is the best Nanci Griffith ;-)
-- 
>From the Georgia Pines,
Steve Robertson

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The Journal of American Roots Music
          on the web at
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Subject: NN: Review of new release
   From: B0DIE62460@aol.com 
   Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:25:26 EDT 


Hi ya'll,

I was going to wait til the cd released before giving my 'review', but since

Mike began, I'll try my hand at it.  You have to remember, that I became 
attracted to Nanci's music, due to seeing her on TNN shows back in the 80's,

as I'm primarily a country fan.

My favorite on Clock Without Hands, is "Cotton" - and maybe it's because I'm

a southern girl, or just like 'patriotic' type things, but this one is 
something I like.  My 'other' favorite on here, is "Lost Him In The 
Sun".......  but actually, my 3rd favorite that ties here with these other 
two, is "In The Wee Small Hours" - it seems to me that one belongs on the 
London Symphony Orchestra one.  It may not be orchestra background, but the 
sound of this song seems to blend more with that cd than this one.  

The songs that took me awhile to like, but now I do - are "Shaking Out the 
Snow", and "Armstrong", and "Pearl's'Eye View".  

The others are great too, in particular Clock Without Hands, and Roses on
the

4th of July.  I'm very pleased with this and I think you will be too!

See ya
Beth  

--
Don't forget to visit http://rvs.netporch.com/ for RVS fan pics, rvsfans
starchat.net chat room, and instructions for the rvsfans mailing list.

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Subject: NN: MilesofMusic Lists "Clock" 
   From: Catelaw@aol.com 
   Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 03:02:38 EDT

>From this month's milesofmusic.com's sales flyer:

"NANCI GRIFFITH - Clock Without Hands
Clock Without Hands marks a striking return from Nanci Griffith. On her
first album of new material in five years, Griffith has assembled a disc
of socially conscious, emotionally resonant music. Taking its title from
Carson McCuller's last novel, this release is a very passionate and
personal work for Griffith. (Elektra)"

Cate, in Atlanta

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Subject: NN: birth announcement (no Nanci content) 
   From:  Amy McKibbin (vogongirl@yahoo.com> 
   Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:18:53 -0700 (PDT) 

Greetings y'all,

I just wanted to share that we welcomed our new son, John
Alexander McKibbin, into the world on Tuesday morning.
 7 lbs. 7 oz. of beautiful baby boy!  John was a few
weeks early and has had some trouble breathing.  He is
still in the hospital, but we will be bringing him
home this weekend.  Rejoice with us!

More than the music,
Amy McKibbin

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Subject: Re: NN: birth announcement (no Nanci content) 
   From: Poetmuse@aol.com 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 19:15:13 EDT 

DvBGardner@genelogic.com writes:

(( With all these new babies and wedding announcements, I'm wondering if I'm
 too old for this list?   I'm just preparing for the empty nest phase in our
 lives (YUM!)    My youngest is heading for college next month......
  >>

yeah. And I'm wondering if I can have that Plaque of Old Maid for this list:

I'm 30 never married, no kids, and apparently no actual way of getting kids 
unless by immaculate conception, and I talk to myself as putter around the 
house.

>;-P

-Christina "where have all the single Nanci net men gone?" Myers

now playing: Blood on the Tracks/Bob Dylan

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Subject: Re: NN: birth announcement (no Nanci content) 
   From:  Reid Mitchell (reidmitchell@yahoo.com> 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 18:57:39 -0700 (PDT) 

> "where have all the single Nanci net men
> gone?" 

The Provisional Wing of the Nanci Net requires all men
to yearn only for Nanci.  This radical group, known as
"Nanci's Monks," is so succssful at brainwashing that
few ever fall.  They are all spiritually 
"married" to Nanci.  Their annual meeting, originally
held at the Austin Woolworth's, now moved to the LBJ
library, involves standing in corners in the light of
a blue moon chanting "when Beauty's all you offer, how
soon Nanci discovers that your beauty's gone" while
listening to the radio.  Even the men who throw off
their conditioning never really lose an odd, quirky
devotion to Nanci.

Ask my wife.

Reid Mitchell

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Subject: NN: Need help with an Eric Taylor song 
   From: Ed Maier (evmaier@dhc.net> 
   Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 19:48:14 -0500 

Eric Taylor did a song on ACL that has the lyrics

Heard about the rivers in East Texas towns,
Careful of the current and the cottonmouth,
It's a bad muddy water with a poison tooth,
But I never heard a word about you.

Out on the highway into San Antone,
Careful of the cafe with the jukebox ??,
There's a crazy little fat man in a corner booth,
and he never said a word about you.

Is the title of this song "Hemmingway's Shotgun"?
If not, anyone know the title and album?

I gotta have this one,
Ed "patiently waiting for rain" Maier
Arlington, TX
-- 
Where griping grief the heart would wound
And doleful dumps would thee oppress,
There Music with her silver sound
Is wont with speed to give redress
Of troubled mind for every sore
Sweet Music hath a salve therefore.
		-Richard Edwards

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Subject: NN: Re: Need help with an Eric Taylor song 
   From: "Mike Barrett" (mikebarrettuk@hotmail.com> 
   Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 09:34:15 +0100 

It is indeed called "Hemingway's Shotgun" and it is from the 1995 Watermelon
album simply entitled "Eric Taylor".

Good song, and when I went to see him in London a year or two back, he did
an interesting introduction to it.  One thing he said was "I have been known
to have been a violent man".  Hmmmm......

The album in question has a good selection of songs, including the stunning
"Deadwood", but on the whole I think I prefer "Resurrect".  Still not sure
about "Scuffletown", although it's growing on me.

Mike Barrett

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Subject: NN: Eric Taylor Spam, Eva Cassidy & Some Clock 
   From: Catelaw@aol.com 
   Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 15:48:55 EDT 

Hi Ed and All,
 
Don't know about the self-titled CD, but here is Eric's message re ordering
"Resurrect" directly from him:
 
 >The address for Blue Ruby Music is: Blue Ruby Music  431 Front Street
 >Columbus, Texas 78934
 
 >The price for records by mail is: $18.00 per piece...that includes the
 >shipping and materials fee. So, just a flat 18 and I pick up the tax. It
 >would be great if people would pass the word that they can buy the CD
 >through Blue Ruby.
 
There is also an email address:  blueruby@wcnet.net
 
This info is several months old, however, so Herve, correct me if it's 
wrong...
 
Also, when Gordon and I were in Borders Friday night trying unsuccessfully 
to find any stray copy of "Clock" (thanks especially to Mike Barrett), I 
was also pleasantly surprised (actually stunned is a better word) to see
Eric 
Taylor's "Scuffletown" for retail sale here in Georgia. He's just another of

those outstanding and virtually unknown artists who should be heard 
everywhere, IMO, of course.  Watching him fingerpick his guitar is very 
nearly a religious experience.
 
In a total digression, the Atlanta newspaper recently ran a rather lengthy 
piece on Eva Cassidy and I gather there must have been some television 
coverage as well.  I was also surprised and gratified to see several people
come into Borders while we were there for the specific purpose of purchasing

Eva CDs.  Better late than never.
 
Back to my cell.  ;)  Only 1.5 more days....

Cate, #999786A, in Atlanta   

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Subject: NN: Folkwax Magazine 
   From: "Douglas Dick" (cddick@viaccess.net> 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 06:27:59 -0300 

Folkwax is an internet magazine which has a feature article every issue 
and also has a quiz where you can accumulate points towards prizes. The 
current issue features an article on Nanci's new CD and it is a positive 
review. You may want to check it out.

Doug Dick
cddick@viaccess.net 

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Subject: NN: web site woes! 
   From: Mike Chesman (chesman@preferred.com> 
   Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 23:08:17 -0400 

Hey folks,

What happened to the official web site (nancigriffith.com)?  Are they
changing it again?  And, is it going to shut it down completely every time
they want to change the look?  What was there is currently gone and it says
"Nanci's new web site is coming soon."  Let's hope they get it more user
friendly this time around.  ...and oh, by the way, to already insult us, the
picture of Nanci they are posting is printed in reverse... don't web
designers know that this makes the person look different...  and does it
only bother me to see Nanci playing a left-handed guitar?  There's a limit
to acceptable photo manipulation.

Sorry to gripe, I must just be having a bad day, thank goodness the new CD
is just a few days away.

Mike Chesman

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Subject: NN: Natalie Merchant & Gillian Welch 
   From: Poetmuse@aol.com 
   Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 18:28:44 EDT 

Just came across this, thought it might be of interest to a few :)

It appears Natalie's latest is being produced by T Bone Burnett and will 
feature Gillian Welch and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, amoung others. As y'all know,

T Bone did the (beloved?)  "O' Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack. 

Hopefully this means Nat will finally do that true folk album I've wanted
her 
to do for years. :) 

it's due out November 6th

-my calendar's all red with all these dates!-
Christina

Now Playing: Tigerlily/Natalie Merchant

 http://hometown.aol.com/poetmuse/index1.html The Muse's Hiding Place

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Subject: Re: NN: non-Nanci: Muses and Radiohead 
   From:  Martin Jack (gatesuk@yahoo.com> 
   Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 13:37:40 -0700 (PDT) 

I'm not much of a Travis fan really.  They sound too
much like those other current 'guitar' pop bands,
Coldplay, Stereophonics, etc, who I don't really like.
Thank heaven for Teenage Fanclub, Badly Drawn Boy and
Grand Drive.  Echo and the Bunnymen get a honorary mention.  

As for the new REM album I think its great, quite
likely the best thing I've heard this year.
By a strange coincedence, I bought University today. 
'Shimmer' I like. Definitely a good album to play
loud, its probably their 'loudest' I've heard.
There's a few other British bands worth looking out
for, a local Brighton band Electrelane, who use the
metronome a lot in their music, some band called
Sparklehorse who I listened to at Borders that
attracted me with their alt. country approach not so
different from Mercury Rev or Grandaddy.

For the record, I think the Lucinda Williams' Essence
cd is  better than MCC's Time Sex Love.  I like both,
but for me MCC's gets a bit too pop for my liking, it
doesn't top 'Stones in the Road'. I think the melodies
on Essence are stronger, and I like the blues tinge
Lucinda has.

-Martin Jack

on the headphones: Hunkpapa / Throwing Muses

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Subject: NN: Badly Drawn Boy 
   From: Poetmuse@aol.com 
   Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 12:23:25 EDT 

I know we're just making time till the new album gets out and about on 
Tuesday..
but I have to second the motion of Martin mentioning this album and band- 
it's phenomenal- totally quirky, classic, rockin, and altogether fabulous. 
The opening tune alone- a gently cello/strings piece that turns into one of 
the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time is worth the price alone.

This album is great to have on for any mood; trust me. (me being the queen
of 
them- ha)


Anxiously awaiting nanci-

Christina

Now Playing: You're the One/Paul Simon

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Subject: Re: NN: non-Nanci: Muses  
   From: DvBGardner@genelogic.com 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:25:08 -0400 

Martin Jack wrote:   (((( ....... Thank heaven for Teenage Fanclub, Badly
Drawn Boy and Grand Drive.  Echo and the Bunnymen get a honorary mention.
As for the new REM album ........>>>>>>

Did anyone catch The Tonight Show a few days ago which featured two young
women with guitars? -- I think they called themselves "Egan and Sara" and
they looked like sisters.   I'd be interested to hear more of and about
them.   Anyone know who they are?

Donate

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Subject: Re: NN: non-Nanci: Muses  
   From: Bob Juliano (rjuliano@cfl.rr.com> 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 11:00:12 -0400 

you wrote:

>Egan and Sara

it's Tegan and Sara, twins from Canada. 

http://www.teganandsara.com/
http://www.geocities.com/tegansara/

-- 
Bob and Jeanna Juliano
Oviedo, FL
Rjuliano@cfl.rr.com

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Subject: NN: Tegan and Sara 
   From: "MVM" (mvmartel@home.com> 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 11:55:40 -0400 

They are Tegan and Sara, twins (if they're the same act you saw; I didn't
see the show). Here's some info; they were at Mariposa Folk Festival a few
weeks back in Orillia, Ontario.

www.teganandsara.com  (needs to be updated, but they're busy!)

Tegan & Sara

They're twins, born eight minutes apart. They're 20. And they're one of the
strong new groups to emerge on the edge of Canada's rock scene in a while,
although their music is rooted in the folk tradition. They are Tegan and
Sara Quin, originally from Calgary and now living (apart from each other) in
Vancouver. They say they're like a married couple - "best friends in a
weird, different way." Their first album, The Business of Art, is on Neil
Young's label, and the twins opened for him on one of his recent tours. And
they're real and they're tough and they're charming - and they have a strong
future ahead of them.

Hope that helps.

Vicki

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Subject: Re: NN: non-Nanci: Muses 
   From: "John Courtney" (jc_riselaw@hotmail.com> 
   Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 23:41:36 +0000 

Tegan and Sara are Canadian twin sisters who came to prominence by opening 
for Neil Young on his "Friends and Relatives" tour in the USA last year. I 
believe they record on Neil's Vapor record label.

Pretty impressive stuff from what I've heard.

Cheers
John

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Subject: NN: Kristen Hersh
   From: jk (dark1@apk.net> 
   Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 02:27:04 -0500 

Hello... 

Delurking to comment on my delight at the great taste some people have
around here...

It's weird to suggest most people would like Kristens' music but after a
couple listens of one of her several excellent solo records and most people
would be hooked for good.

Her new one is great but I think most Nanci fans would have a better first
look at her amazing Strange Angels album of a couple years ago. Lots of
gorgeous 12 string numbers and quirky fun hooks. 

I had the pleasure of seeing her live about 2 weeks ago here in Cleveland
and I was all smiles for about 90 minutes. She is an incredible talent that
doesn't answer to anybody. Very cool.. 

All the grrrrrl bands owe her a tremendous debt.

She also released an album over the net exclusively in 98 of appalachian
folk songs entitled Murder, Misery and Then Goodnight.

This may appeal to many here. It's a bit dark but she says it's a good
account of the kinds of songs she heard as a child. Lots of songs about
lost love and and vengeful people. It's actually a fun listen..

I think the best track on the new album is Williams Cut... if anyones
keeping count..

back to lurkin'

can't wait for the new Nanci album.

jerry k

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