NanciNet Digest 12-03-02
// Let's see, what's up? Oh yeah, it's "best of 2002" time!
// Enjoy...[BP]
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Subject: NN: NG
From: SJLOU812@aol.com
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:17:22 EST
Hi group. I was in a music store about 2 weeks ago and the owner knowing I
liked Nanci Griffith told me that a new album by some artist was just
released and Nanci appears on like 4 of the tracks. Does anyone know who
this artist/album is, or was he mistaken? Thanx in advance, Steve
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Subject: NN: Polls are Open for the NanciNet Top Ten of 2002!
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:48:52 -0500
From: "jeffrey c campbell" (heyjc011@comcast.net>
I am excited about the NanciNet Top Ten of 2002. I do have one suggestion
though; could we have the individual Top Ten recommendations post to the
NanciNet as well when they are submitted to Shelly rather than wait until
after the New Year to see them compiled?
The recommendation are a great way for members to add to their CD Wish List
for the holidays, and I would hate to have to wait until the New Year to see
what I should buy.
Jeff
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Subject: NN: Nanci On Ovation
From: "Michael Harrison" (miketeked@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 16:23:01 -0500
I realize it's probably too late, but I got extended cable last week and I
was browsing through the channels and I started watching a special with
Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders. I was just getting ready to change the
channel when it was over, and on comes a special with Nanci and Other
Voices, Too. I believe it was filmed in Australia. The station is called The
Ovation channel. I don't have any listing for the channel in any TV Guides,
so it a wonderful surprise.
>Does anyone know if Nanci will be touring again soon?(/DIV>
Michael in New Hampshire
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Subject: NN: And then there were... ten
From: Poetmuse@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 11:04:32 EST
Ah that time of year again, where wrapping paper and greeting cards dance
around your head like little sugar plum faeries...how nice to stop, smell
the roses (and the turkey) and think about the things that have made your
toes tap and your heart sing this past year...
I was actually surprised because going through everything I've purchased
this year, there were only a few that qualified unfortunately. Most of my
"new" cd's were from 2001. I mean, I bought them this year, but most came
out late last year and probably hadn't been listened to enough to make it
onto last year's top ten. c'est la vie I guess. Maybe we can have a 2nd set
of listings for cd's that have stayed with us the most through the year, to
give them credit too. :shrug: just an idea.
In some funky kind of order, I my own personal top ten 2002 faves offer:
1) Chris Isaak- Always Got Tonight
a late edition for me, I didn't buy it until after I caught Chris in
concert, it has worked its way onto my playlist quite a lot as of late and
it deserves a nod. Standout tracks include: Notice the Ring and Let Me Down
Easy
2) Coldplay- A Rush of Blood to the Head
an instant favorite for me. These guys beat the sophomore jinx on the head
and kicked it out of the park. A great guitar driven album, with cool lyrics
and catchy piano hooks. Great for long drives. Standout tracks: The
Scientist and God Put a Smile on Your Face
3) Allison Moorer- Miss Fortune
An amazing voice. Great collection of songs. Wonderful album. Go out and
buy it, now. Standout Tracks: Cold in California and Let Go
4) Patty Griffin- 1000 Kisses
this one took some time to get used to, lyrically speak. Musically, it was
great from the start. it is a "mood" album, true, but it's beautifully sung
and I could listen to Patty sing the phone book. Standout Tracks: Be Careful
and Rain
5) Tori Amos- Scarlet's Walk
a masterpiece. And it came with its own dvd, map, charm and snapshots. (note
to Nanci- try the multi pack angle) The cd tells a story. And Tori has never
sounded lovelier. Standout Tracks: A sorta Fairytale and Don't Make me Come
to Vegas
6) Aimee Mann- Lost in Space
Nobody does it better than Ms. Mann. Except maybe our Miss Nanci. This is a
melancholic album with a darker edge to it than Aimee's previous stuff. I
love it. The songs work their way in and under your skin. Standout Tracks:
Humpty Dumpty and Pavlov's Bell
7) Ryan Adams- Demolition
The wunderkid. Some people may know him from the Gap commercial with Willie
Nelson. This, his 2nd album in just a year and half or something (he puts
albums out every 4 months it seems) is really tight and well played.
Extremely well written. He reminds me of Neil Young. In fact, he's so gosh
darned talented I can overlook the fact that personality wise he's sometimes
a _____. Still, this disc has been in constant rotation. Standout Tracks:
Cry on Demand and Starting to Hurt
8)Luna- Romantica
How does one explain Luna? Hmm. This will probably be the most esoteric of
the bunch. Luna's great though. Catchy pop hooks and funny lyrics. I mean,
you have to respect a band that can sing the following with a straight face:
"Salt and Pepper squid, and Singapore noodles.. I could look at your face,
for oodles and oodles..." Ah.. romance. Standout Tracks: LoveDust and Renee
is Crying
9) Shana Morrison- 7 wishes
the daughter of Van. Solid songwriter. Unique voice. Sings with her famous
dad and holds her own. What's not to like? Standout Tracks: Smoke in Bed and
A Song for The Broken
10) Kasey Chambers- Barricades and Brickwalls
This one will probably be disqualified, but I don't care- my copy has 2002
on it and 2002 it will be!!!! Everything that's already been said has been
said. Still, this one is amazing. Near masterpiece I'd say. Standout
Tracks: all of them, pick one, pick any one.
whew. That was exhausting. You'll notice there's no Winter Marquee. And that
can't be helped. Mostly because I haven't bought it yet. (ducks heavy
objects) There's a story behind that, but I'm sure no one cares so I'll end
it with, I'll get it eventually and wish I could put it on next year's. :D
tralalalaa
Christina "only 10?" Myers
"All of us are in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
-Chrissie Hynde
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Subject: NN: NanciNet Top Ten 2002
From: Rocalittl@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 12:30:20 EST
Hey gang,
I don't think I've ever had so much trouble narrowing down my list to my
favorite 10 releases of the year, but I guess this is a good thing :-). I
also created a list of some "honorable mentions" for the year. And thanks,
Shelly, for compiling our lists.
Here goes, in no particular order:
1. Nanci Griffith: Winter Marquee
-beautifully recorded, captures the essence of Nanci and the BMO, one of the
best live acts ever to grace a stage.
2. Patty Griffin: 1,000 Kisses
-what a songwriter, and that voice....a tremendous CD.
3. Buddy Miller: Midnight And Lonesome
-a killer release, highlighted by the incredible guitar work and top-notch
singing of Buddy, Emmylou's guitarist in Spyboy, and a star in his own
right...
4. Mary Gauthier: Filth and Fire
- a haunting and haunted piece of work, sounds so much like Lucinda.
5. Bruce Springsteen: The Rising
-full of melodic and inspiring songs. Some of The Boss' best songwriting
ever...
6. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Vol. 3
-an all-star cast really adds to this wonderful CD.
7. Garrison Starr: Songs From Take-Off To Landing
-a relatively new singer/songwriter who absolutely hits a home-run with this
great collection of songs. "Gardenia" is simply amazing.
8. Kim Richey: Rise
-one of my fave singers and writers, and I love the production by Bill
Botrell.
9. Jackson Browne: The Naked Ride Home
- a return to top form by Jackson, and it features some of his best
songwriting.
10. Mark Knopfler: Ragpicker's Dream
-he is a master of so many styles, and this has some incredible, subtle
guitar work.
Honorable Mentions:
1. Dixie Chicks: Home
2. Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash: Distance Between
-GREAT new alt-country band, their second release.
3. Caitlin Cary: While You Weren't Looking
-she used to be in Whiskeytown, and this is a wonderful CD...
4. Linda Thompson: Fashionably Late
5. Ryan Adams- Demolition
6. Kelly Willis: Easy
7. Allison Moorer: Miss Fortune
8. Railroad Earth: Bird In A House
-great contemporary bluegrass
9. Flatlanders: Now Again
10. Counting Crows: Hard Candy
Best Tour 2002: the summer leg of the Down From The Mountain Tour, with
Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Del McCoury
Band...
Favorite Show of 2002: Nanci Griffith and the BMO at the Telluride Bluegrass
Festival in June, with special guests Mary Chapin Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt,
and Emmylou Harris.
Have a wonderful holiday season, and I look forward to reading everybody's
lists.
~Lisa
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Subject: NN: Cheryl in Toronto
From: "Vicki Martel" (vicki.martel@rogers.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 17:48:53 -0500
OK folks, I worked (whined, cajoled, begged, etc) really hard to get the AD
at Hugh's to bring in Cheryl, and now we need to fill the place! I'll be
there, with 5 friends, but we need about 150 more to make it the wonderful
evening that it should be. Apparently there was some problem with the
interview for the paper, so we won't get the 1/2 page story that we were
hoping for, which is always good for 50 tickets. Spread the word! Cheryl in
Toronto is a rare event, and we want her to be happy and to come back!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is her first Ontario tour? Come
on, work with me! I got him to bring in Eddie From Ohio in January, so the
least I can do is help fill the place!
Vicki
Hugh's Room
FOLK/ROOTS MUSIC IN TORONTO
2261 DUNDAS ST. WEST, TORONTO, ONT.
For ticket reservations please call: (416) 531-6604
Hugh's Room is a warm, spacious and inviting 240 seat folk music venue
located in Roncesvalles Village in Toronto, featuring exceptional local,
national and international musicians. Tantalizing salads, appetizers and
lovely main dishes. Fully licensed.
www.hughsroom.com
FRI DEC 6
CHERYL WHEELER
$16 advance
$18 door
from the south east
Lakeshore Drive west to Parkside Drive North to Bloor St. East to Dundas St.
W. South 1/2 block
from the south west
Gardner Expressway east, exit on Lakeshore Blvd Lakeshore Blvd to Parkside
Drive, north to Bloor St., east to Dundas St. W., south 1/2 block.
from the north west
427 south to Gardner Expressway east, exit on Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeshore Blvd
to Parkside Drive, north to Bloor St., east to Dundas St. W., south 1/2
block.
from the north east
Don Valley Parkway south to Gardner Expressway, exit at Dunn Avenue onto
Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeshore Blvd to Parkside Drive, north to Bloor St., east
to Dundas St. W., south 1/2 block.
Food menu: http://www.hughsroom.com/food.html
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Subject: NN: Cheryl in Toronto - I'll second that
From: "Jim Woodward" (jwoodward@houston.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 12:55:02 -0600
Vicki wrote:
" OK folks, I worked (whined, cajoled, begged, etc) really hard to get the
AD at Hugh's to bring in Cheryl..."
If you can go, do it. She does a great show. It's a long drive from Texas,
or we'd be there too. See if you can talk her into doing "Handy House".
Jim "humming the Potato Song" Woodward
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Subject: NN: Winter Marquee
From: "Ken Stiffler" (ksmsc@kmsx.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 23:58:51 +1300
I was going to wait a little while before commenting on Winter Marquee - the
CD - till I could add more detail about what I think of specific songs. But
if I wait too long, I'll just never post this at all. And the CD has already
been out for months!
For me, the CD was upstaged by the DVD and the DVD was upstaged by having
been there when it was recorded, and I came away from the concert so
satisfied to realize that Nanci still has whatever it is that makes me enjoy
her so much, that I haven't been too concerned about how the DVD and/or CD
turned out. So, while I was excited to get the DVD, I wasn't as excited as I
might have been. And I even waited a little while before getting the CD.
Turns out that was a mistake. Luckily, one that does no lasting harm since I
do get to listen to it now. :)
Really can't explain it. I can't say yet that there is a standout track and
I've heard most of these songs in various versions before. And probably,
individually, I've heard better versions of each of those, though having
James sing on Gulf Coast Highway is a plus. Hard to believe that Nanci had
to talk him into doing vocals way back when.
But, for me, the whole is definitely more than the sum of its parts. It's
been sounding great through headphones. I think I've already listened to it
more than Dust Bowl Symphony (and I *like* DBS). And I don't even feel like
I've gotten fully into WM yet. I may never play it as repeatedly as, say,
Last of the True Believers or Blue Roses From The Moons, but I think it will
stay in rotation for a long time to come. This late in the year, it's safely
settled within my top ten for 2002.
Hopefully I'll get a top ten list sent in before the year is over. Maybe WM
can still move up a position or two.
Ken "a vote FOR Winter Marquee" Stiffler
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Subject: NN: Wall of Death, DAWGS, Verlon Thompson
From: Catelaw@aol.com
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 20:13:09 -0500
Hi all,
When OVToo came out, actually a good while back, now, there was some
discussion about what the "Wall of Death" actually consisted of.
I spent a thankful Sunday lazing about in bed and watching ELVIS ELVIS ELVIS
on the American Movie Channel. For anyone who wants to get a look at that
old carny ride, check out Elvis' formulaic flick "Roustabout" that costarred
Barbara Stanwyck as the head of a broken down, owned-by-the-bank old time
midway show that included the daredevils' motorbike ride, the Wall of Death.
The ingenue in "Roustabout" is imminently forgettable, as is the majority of
the music, but if just looking at and listening to images of that gorgeous
hunk of Elvis doesn't do it for you, the Wall of Death scene is somewhere
just about in the middle. There's a good series showing the stuntman taking
the ride and then the king climbing on what sounds like a dirt bike to reach
the Wall's heights before he comes down and busts his butt (and pride) on
the bottom.
Uh, thank ya, thankyaverymuch.
And the last time I mentioned football on this list someone came purely
"uncrunked" as they say in L.A. (lower Alabama), but to my good bud Steve
R., I am so sorry, but I just HAVE to say...
HOW 'BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, Steve-o, so sorry I missed the Guy show -- did you make it? It has
been far too long since we have gotten together; my fault entirely. (woof
woof). XXOO ;)
For any other fans of Guy, and if so, likely fans of Verlon Thompson,
prayers, candles and good thoughts are needed. I don't know all of the
details, but according to good sources, Verlon, a wonderful musician and as
best as I can tell, a dear man in his own right, took a spill from his
loft/barn/studio or some other height, breaking both wrists, his neck and
his back. Our Paris, France reporter, Herve Oudet, who seems to be able to
ferret out more news about things over here than anyone locally noted that
Verlon was in the hospital in Nashville, but has been released.
Card-sendings are being organized; if I get anymore details, I'll pass them
along for the interested.
Hope everyone had a lovely holiday.
Cate, "one more time" in Atlanta
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Subject: Re: NN: Wall of Death
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:53:12 -0800 (PST)
From: "Reid Mitchell" (reidmitchell@yahoo.com>
There was a splendid Irish movie made in the 80s named "Eat the Peach,"
about a fellow who decides to build a Wall of Death in his home town, where
the Japanese factory has just closed, in order to bring trade in. He's
inspired by the movie "Roustabout."
Reid "useless & pointless knowledge" Mitchell
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