// Still very, very quiet here on the NanciNet.
// Enjoy. [BP]


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Subject: NN: From Boston to Southshore
    Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 11:57:59 -0700 (PDT)
    From: "David E. Mahaffey" (musemaker@oddpost.com>

Hello all,

Pardon the fairly off-topic post, but I need assistance. I've just been
accepted to Emerson College's graduate program in Publishing & Writing, 
and
will be moving to Boston in August or September (just in time for the 
Boston
Folk Festival). Trouble is, I'm now living in North Carolina and can't 
get
up to New England in advance of the move, so I'm having no luck finding 
a
place to rent. If any member of this wonderful community knows the 
area, or
has a garage apartment opening up, or knows people who knows people, or 
is
otherwise inclined to help, I would appreciate any leads.

Please e-mail me DIRECTLY, musemaker@oddpost.com.

Just saw Eric Taylor play two sets Saturday at Eddie's Attic. Word is 
he has
a live CD coming June 24 called The Kerrville Tapes which, appropriately
enough, is comprised of his Kerrville Fest performances over the years.
They're trying to get some in time for Kerrville this year. Details will
soon be available at his website www.bluerubymusic.com

Song list (in order):

Sweet Sunny South
Texas, Texas
Where I Lead Me
Prison Movie
Walkin' Back Home
Louis Armstrong's Broken Heart
Hemingway's Shotgun
Two Fires
Birdland
Strong Enough for Two

Oh, and speaking of Boston, Eric is part of Boston Folk Festival this 
year,
a solo set and a Texas Song Theater show.

Anyway, thanks a bunch.

David

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Subject: NN: Last night I dreamt of Nanci - Writing
    From: "Caroline Grew" (c.k.grew@btopenworld.com>
    Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 16:17:43 +0100

My dream

Bill's point that things are slow again has kicked me into telling y'all
about my dream.  This is the first time I recall dreaming about our 
angel
and so I was very excited about it.

The dream was very convoluted, as they always are, but the interesting 
part
was that I was in a hotel and saw Nanci about to head up the stairs.  I
rushed over and said that I really wanted to speak to her.  She 
graciously
replied that I could call her in an hour's time and we could talk on the
phone.

Then I spent an anxious hour clock watching.  As the time got nearer and
nearer my anxiety increased.  I rushed off to my hotel room to ask the 
hotel
desk to connect me to Nanci.  The next thing I am in a canal boat with 
loads
of other people.  My panic is immense but then there she is in the canal
boat.  I say "Hello" and then I woke up!!

Boy, was I fed up about that!

Writing

I saw from the official website that Nanci is writing again.  I had 
started
to read the book she had started a while back, but lost the information 
when
my old computer died.  Does anyone know where I can download the stuff
again?

Caz
London, UK

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Subject: NN: Liner Notes in "Winter Marquee"?
    Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 20:19:35 -0400
    From: "James Brock" (jbrock@nyc.rr.com>

I bought a DVD of Winter Marquee, and found no liner notes within ... 
were
there any?

James,  hoping Mr. Cash is not too sad.


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Subject: NN: A Non-Transatlantic Session? (No Nanci Content)
    Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 19:22:07 -0400
    From: "davidtsteere" (davidtsteere@yahoo.com>

For lovers of Robert Burns or Eddi Reader, smile!  Eddi just came out 
with
EDDI  READER SINGS THE  SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS on Rough Trade in the UK. 
  It
sounds esoteric  but is completely accessible and gorgeous.  Great 
singing,
great players (Ian Carr,  Phil Cunningham, Boo Hewerdine, John McCusker,
etc.), the Royal Scottish National  Orchestra, and the poems/songs of 
Robert
Burns.    I'm sure a Nanci fan from the UK  will back me up as to how
special and lovely this cd is...

david


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Subject: Re: NN: A Non-Transatlantic Session? (No Nanci Content)
    From: ConorMG@aol.com
    Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 18:40:38 EDT


I've not heard it yet, but Eddie Reader's Burns record sounds 
wonderful.  I
saw her last Summer at a festival and thought her thrilling, supported 
as
she  was by the excellent singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine.  Burns has
elicited  brilliant interpretations from Dougie MacLean, Dick Gaughan 
and
many others, so  this combination looks very exciting.
Mind you, I'm high after seeing Eliza Gilkyson at Chichester last night 
in
one of my best concerts ever.  What a great singer, writer and 
performer!
She's  up there now for me in the stellar sphere along with Alisons 
Krauss
and  Moorer, Gretchen, Kim and Nanci.  And I'm in the seventh heaven.

Conor

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Subject: NN: Re: [nancinetcafe] on_the_road
    Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 19:03:22 -0700 (PDT)
    From: "Shawn Kimbro" (shawn@mountainsoul.net>

To the other folks out in the golden lights of the great American west, 
my
son Daniel is also out there somewhere.  Last I heard he was in Aspen &
Grand Junction, CO, then on out to the California.  He's currently 
touring
with the Grasshoppers. They're on the national festival circuit so 
they'll
be all over the country this summer. My buddy Sonny Smith who some of 
you
know from Mountain Soul will join them in a couple of weeks when he 
finishes
a few little gigs with me. Watch this band.

Also, watch for Robinella and the CC String Band.  I introduced them to 
the
NanciNet a couple of years ago. They're just releasing a new CD on 
Columbia
Legacy (which is SUPERB) and starting a national tour which includes 
some
openers for, guess who, *Nanci Griffith*.  Daniel will also join them 
for
selected dates.  The kid is living the life I always wanted when I was 
his
age.

All my best,
-Shawn


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Subject: NN: Fwd: [Emmylou] NEC Brian Wilson's Smile
    Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 16:41:41 -0700 (PDT)
    From: "AnnaMac" (carwheels_2000@yahoo.com>

For those Brian Wilson fanatics out there (and I know there are a few of
you)...It was announced last week that Brian Wilson and his current 
touring
band (including the awesome Wondermints)are taking the legendary lost 
album
"Smile" out on the road next year.

Holy shit.

The shows are mainly in England, which rules me out, but HOT DAMN!  
Brian
Wilson taking Smile out on the road!

Bob Hope just turned 100.

It looks like it's the end of the world. However, I'm quite content.

Hopefully the long overdue Smile Box Set will come out in the near 
future,
and life will be a little better.

"I heard the word, wonderful thing, a children's song"
         Surf's Up---Brian Wilson

A message to enlighten the world.

AnnaMac
check out www.brianwilson.com for more info.

=====
Why reach for the stars when you can pick the daisies beneath your feet?
Frances Black

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Subject: NN: not necessarily NN...
    From: "eprieto" (eprieto@columbus.rr.com>
    Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:51:29 -0400


can anyone recommend a compilation of traditionals/spirituals by folk
singers?  something along the lines of "o brother", with more spirituals
(i.e. amazing grace, swing lo, etc)??

thanks for any leads....

emily prieto

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Subject: NN: RE: not necessarily NN...
    From: "Ken Stiffler" (ksmsc@kmsx.net>
    Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:28:30 +1200

emily wrote:
>> can anyone recommend a compilation of traditionals/spirituals by folk
singers?  something along the lines of "o brother", with more spirituals
(i.e. amazing grace, swing lo, etc)?? ((

Nearest thing I can think of is Kate Campbell's "Wandering Strange", a 
mix
of old hymns and a few of her originals.


Ken

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Subject: NN: Gillian Welch nnc
    From: "John Graveling" (kai21@dial.pipex.com>
    Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 18:22:08 +0100

I have been living with Gillian's new disc, "Soul Journey" for a few 
days
now. It differs from her earlier work in that there is a different 
ambience.
We get drums, swirls of organ and a lighter timbre to her vocals. Some
tracks are still stark and solo, "One Little Song" asks if there is one 
more
song that ain't been sung? "Wayside/Back In Time" and "Lowlands" are
stand-outs at this stage, "I Made A Lovers Prayer" will appeal to those 
who
enjoyed her early work. The finale, "Wrecking Ball", would not be out of
place on a Neil Young record.

Shawn may be disappointed at the lack of murder ballads!!!

John "out of the darkness" Graveling


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Subject: NN: For your consideration..
    From: Poetmuse@aol.com
    Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 16:52:30 EDT

In this slow time, let me offer two new artists/cds for you to give an 
ear
to:

Lizzie West- Holy Road
and
Gemma Hayes- Night on My Side


I think Nanci fans will like both of them. Lizzie has one of those 
voices
you just can't get rid of- it's infectious and she has great songwriting
talents. The title track alone is worth the price.

Gemma is another find- lovely voice and good songs. I haven't listened 
to
this one as much, but it is slowly growing on me by the hour. ;-)

The other cd I bought was The Clash retrospective, but I'm sure no one 
needs
explanation of that one. lol


-Christina

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Subject: NN: Re: Gillian Welch nnc
    From: "Ron Hennessy" (ronhennessy@msn.com>
    Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 17:54:01 -0500

Hello John,

Is "Wrecking Ball" Beth Nielsen Chapman's harsh "Heads Up For the 
Wrecking
Ball" from her classic album "Sand and Water"?

Thanks,

Ron Hennessy

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