NanciNet Digest 12-03-04
// More delays due to problems with our NN ISP, and some due to
// holidays. Lots of news from Nanci's management, and more.
// Enjoy...[BP]
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Subject: NN: nnc
From: Molly Prive
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 3:58 PM
To Southern Oregon fans of Kate Campbell, I just booked a house concert
for February 11, 2005 in Grants Pass. Tickets are $15.00. Would love to
have any NNetters out there, and you know who you are!!
Molly P.
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Subject: NN: NanciNews: Ride The Rails With Nanci
From: info@nancigriffith.com
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 12:21 PM
NanciNews: Ride The Rails With Nanci
The Songwriter Train
Toronto to Vancouver, March 25-29, 2005
Ride the rails with some of the greatest songwriters of our time!
Imagine a nightclub on wheels, with amazing performers on stage and
unbelievable, ever-changing vistas out each window! Hosts Tom Russell
and Andrew Hardin invite you on the trip of a lifetime with the
legendary, multiple-Grammy-winning Nanci Griffith, top Nashville
songwriter Gretchen Peters, and the fast-rising, powerful Louisianian
Mary Gauthier. This is truly one of the most exciting gatherings of
writers imaginable, in an intimate community, traveling across a
continent.
"The music was incredible, the scenery magnificent, the service on the
train was excellent, the hotels wonderful, and the social mixing with
other travelers was great. And the Roots on the Rails crew were so
professional and organized! It made it easy for us to relax, sit back,
and enjoy every glorious moment." - - Russ and Tracy Bodnar, 2004 trip
participants.
The Trip:
Three days and nights of music on board the last great long-distance
streamline train still operating in North America - Via Rail's CANADIAN
traveling from Toronto to Vancouver. Workshops and concerts every
afternoon and night . Our own private 1950's vintage stainless-steel
Skyline dome lounge car, performance car, dining car and sleepers.
Rolling ever Westward, into the setting sun - across the rugged
landscape of the Shield, over the vast expanse of the Prairies, through
the magnificent Canadian Rockies, down the roaring Fraser River Canyon -
over 4,400 kilometres on the rails that built a nation! Sleeper
accommodations and freshly-prepared meals are provided on board, as well
as excellent hotels and tickets to concerts in Toronto and Vancouver.
There's plenty of room for socializing and song-swapping; plenty of
glass-topped dome seating for taking in the scenery.... and, most
importantly, plenty of great music.
It doesn't matter if you play, write -- or just love listening to music.
Join seventy fans and the Roots on the Rails crew for an unforgettable
trip through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world with some
of the finest songwriters of our time.
ALL ABOARD!
Call Charlie Hunter toll free at 866-484-3669 (or 802-463-3669.
802-463-3677 fax) or email flyradar@sover.net to sign up, or visit
http://www.flyingunderradar.com .
This trip is priced at $2599 Canadian (check current conversion rates
for USD totals). On-board berth accommodations included, with a limited
number of private rooms for one or two people available at an additional
$599 CN per person. A deposit of $300 CN is required to reserve space.
Balance collected after Jan. 10, 2005. See bottom for more specifics.
The Schedule:
Friday, March 25:
Best-in-house seating at the Songwriter Train concert in Toronto. Stay
at Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Saturday, March 26:
Depart Toronto at 9:00am! Day on board traveling through the Shield with
leg-stretches in Capreol. Workshops in the afternoon, concert in the
evening.
Sunday, March 27:
Day on board. The Shield leads into the prairies. Leg-stretches in
Winnipeg. Travel across the prairies, with a stop in Saskatoon during
the night. Workshops in the afternoon, concert in the evening.
Monday, March 28:
Day on board traveling through the Rockies with leg-stretches in
Edmonton and Jasper. Group photo in Jasper. Cross the Continental Divide
at Tete Jaune (Yellowhead) Pass. Pass Mt. Robson, the highest peak in
Canadian Rockies. Workshops in afternoon, concert in evening.
Tuesday, March 29:
Arrive in Vancouver at 8:00am! Day free for sightseeing, with evening
Songwriter Train concert in Vancouver. Hotel provided.
The Workshops:
Workshop topics to include: "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Well,
Sometimes)," "Easter Songs and the Spiritual Road," "The Writing
Process: My First Song and The Things I've Learned," "Songs My Father
Sang," and "Chops: Guitar Accompaniment and Singing."
The Performers:
NANCI GRIFFITH: http://www.nancigriffith.com
TOM RUSSELL: http://www.tomrussell.com
NDREW HARDIN: www.andrewhardin.com
GRETCHEN PETERS: www.gretchenpeters.com
MARY GAUTHIER: http://www.marygauthier.com
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Subject: NN: cds to buy for Christmas
From: ConorMG@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 6:31 AM
I'm thinking about what cds to buy for Christmas. Can anyone recommend
any, either for presents or to help create a festive atmosphere? I
really miss hearing people recommend other singers on here.
Conor
now listening to Woman's Hour....
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Subject: NN: Re: cds to buy for Christmas
From: Tony Cox
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 3:26 PM
> I'm thinking about what cds to buy for Christmas.
> Can anyone recommend any, either for presents or
> to help create a festive atmosphere?
Three classy offerings which spring to mind as having pretty widespread
appeal (not just to alt country/folk fans) are this year's releases by:
Sarah Harmer
Jolie Holland
and Lori McKenna
Gotta dash to work. Sooo much good stuff this year - looking forward to
everyone's 'Best of' lists.
Tony
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Subject: NN: Re: cds to buy for Christmas
From: Stephen Zeoli
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 4:50 PM
There's a new CD by The Innocence Mission called "Now the Day is Over."
I would describe it as an album of lullabies for adults. There are great
versions of Over The Rainbow, What a Wonderful World, Edelweiss and many
others, all done in the dreamy Innocence Mission style.
I also just picked up a new CD of Christmas tunes by Chris Isaak... I
haven't even listened to it, but it has to be good.
Stephen Zeoli
Writing & Communications
szeoli@earthlink.net
www.stephenzeoli.com
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Subject: NN: Re: cds to buy for Christmas
From: Hank Van Slyke
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 8:30 PM
Howdy!
Conor was asking about Christmas and festive CDs. I get monthly emails
from Miles of Music and Village Records. Both places have excellent
reviews of good CDs to buy. Here's the links:
http://www.milesofmusic.com
http://www.villagerecords.com
A few suggestions:
--Todd Snider's newest, "East Nashville Skyline"
EMMYLOU HARRIS - Light Of The Stable (Bonus Tracks)
Light Of The Stable debuted in 1979, with a title track featuring
backing vocals from Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton. The
sublime Rodney Crowell-penned "Angel Eyes," composed specially for this
album, features Ricky Skaggs on mandolin and Skaggs and Willie Nelson on
vocal harmony, and is just one of many highlights. This radiant acoustic
masterpiece - graced throughout with the presence of stellar guests -
features both contemporary and traditional gems, and is now expanded
with three newly recorded songs. Track Listing: Christmas Time's
A-Coming/O Little Town Of Bethlehem/ Away In A Manger/Angel Eyes/The
First Noel/Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem/The Little Drummer Boy/Golden
Cradle/Silent Night/Light Of The Stable (Rhino)
JUDY COLLINS - Christmas At The Biltmore Estate DVD
Judy Collins' career spans four decades and over 20 albums. She has been
praised as "one in a million," "the clearest bell" and "liquid silver."
In this memorable program, Judy visits the world-famous Biltmore Estate
- the largest private home ever built - for a special Christmas
celebration. She takes center stage in this magnificent setting,
performing classics as well as original pieces. (Region 1 Encoding)
Track Listing: Joy To The World/Silver Bells/Santa Claus Is Coming To
Town/ingle Bells/Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/What Child Is This?/The
Twelve Days Of Christmas/Come Rejoice/The Holly And The Ivy/All On A
Wintry Night/The First Noel/I Saw Three Ships/The Night Before
Christmas/O Come, All Ye Faithful (Pioneer/Geneon)
KEITH SYKES - All I Know
Legendary songwriter Keith Sykes has engaged in every aspect of the
music business for more than three decades. Certainly, he's mastered the
songwriting aspect of it, with tunes covered by the likes of Jerry Jeff
Walker, John Prine, Guy Clark, Rosanne Cash and Rodney Crowell, among
others. All I Know is classic Sykes, and he's invited a lot of friends
to make it happen including Kelly Mickwee, Eric Lewis and other great
Memphis musicians like Ross Rice and Jimmy Davis. Jerry Jeff Walker also
duets with Keith on a tune they co-wrote together, the bayou-flavored
"It Don't Matter." This self-produced collection contains great new
country/folk material with covers from Guy Clark ("Baby Took A Limo To
Memphis") and Nancy Apple ("Hard Luck And Old Dogs"). (Madjack)
AMOS GARRETT, DOUG SAHM & GENE TAYLOR - Return Of the Formerly Brothers
(Bonus Tracks)
This talented band is lead by Amos Garrett on lead guitar, Gene Taylor
on piano, and Doug Sahm on a variety of instruments. The lineup is
rounded out by a tight rhythm section and a few guest musicians (most
notably Queen Ida, who adds vocals and accordion to two numbers). Each
of the three men takes a turn in the vocal spotlight, and their choices
in material are consistent with their previous output. Doug Sahm's
version of Bob Dylan's "Just Like A Woman" is perfect, with Garrett's
unmistakable liquid guitar lines coursing through it. Gene Taylor, with
his blues background (and stints with Canned Heat, the Blasters, and
others), contributes a few of his roadhouse-fun originals. Amos
Garrett's greatest work is on Terry Allen's "Amarillo Highway". This
disc was originally released back in 1989. (Stony Plain Music)
Happy listening!
Hank "painting houses and hobby horses" Van Slyke
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Subject: NN: Re: CDs to buy for Christmas
From: Shawn Kimbro
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 10:21 PM
#1 Malcolm Holcombe - A Hundred Lies
Self-described, "an angel on one shoulder, a devil on
the other," Malcolm's road-weary lyrics burn into
your soul like those of no artist since Townes. We've
missed this guy Nanci fans, but it might not be too
late. Once you see him live you'll be kicking your
ass all the way to the closest whiskey bottle hoping
that a slug or two will induce at least a taste of the
impaired perplexity of these songs. Actually released
in 1996, this is very easily my CD of the year:
"Words wrapped up in losin'
Hammered to a wall
In a dirty city searchin'
In my mind all dressed in white."
Check out these reviews:
http://www.malcolmholcombe.com/shows_set.htm
-Shawn
http://www.mountainsoul.net
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Subject: CD to buy for Christmas
From: NanciNetter@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 02:03:12 EST
Buddy Miller: Universal United House of Prayer
The reviews on Amazon.com say it all:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002UJKR2/qid=1102057284/
sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-6962774-5335030?v=glance&s=music&n=507846
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Subject: NN: NanciNews: A Very Generous Offer Indeed
From: info@nancigriffith.com
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 3:53 PM
NanciNews: A Very Generous Offer Indeed(/title>
A couple of Nanci's pals in the UK are getting married on 2 April, 2005.
Sarah Jones and Simon Lacquiere have asked their friends and family to
donate money in lieu of wedding presents, to a fund setup in their name,
benefiting Mines Advisory Group and the Vietnam Veterans of America's
Cambodia Fund. Lilly UK, for whom Sarah works, has very generously
offered to match dollar-for-dollar all monies donated.
Nanci thought this was all such a wonderful and generous thing, that she
wanted to share it with her fans. So, here is information on how you
too can help.
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Sarah Jones & Simon Lacquiere - Wedding Gifts
May we both ask that you do not buy us wedding gifts. There really is
nothing that we need and would much rather ask, that if you are willing,
would you be kind enough to donate some money to the following charity.
Campaign For A Landmine Free World
Every 22 minutes, someone around the world is killed or maimed by a
landmine.
Landmines are designed not to kill, but to inflict injury, pain and
suffering. Victims who survive the massive bleeding inflicted by this
weapon require amputations, rehabilitation and reconstruction of their
lives.
It is estimated that 60 to 70 million landmines remain unexploded in the
ground worldwide. One-third of the worlds countries are littered with
landmines which, each year, kill or injure 26,000 men, women and
children, nearly 90 percent of whom are civilians.
A landmine can last a century in the ground until it is removed or an
unsuspecting person, such as a child or farmer, steps on it. The cost
to remove one landmine - produced for as little as £1.50p - can be as
much as £600.
Like doctors treating contagious diseases, deminers know that they, too,
may be a landmine's next victim. For every 5,000 mines cleared, one
deminer is killed and two are injured.
£15 will pay for three locally produced crutches in Angola.
£50 will buy four physiotherapy sessions for a landmine survivor in
Cambodia.
£80 provides a wheelchair or a custom made artificial limb to a landmine
victim in Ethiopia.
Please help to assist innocent victims of conflict worldwide.
We have opened an account for such funds to be paid into; it is entirely
at your own discretion if you chose to contribute. If you are willing
to contribute, could we be so bold to ask that you do so prior to the
2nd April to enable us to share with you the amount we have raised on
that day. The money will be paid directly to the Mines Advisory Group
based in Manchester, but will be shared equally with the Vietnam
Veterans Of America Foundation Cambodia Fund.
Please see account details below, if you have any questions please
contact us.
Bank: Barclays Bank, PLC
Branch: 9, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria
Account Name: Landmine Campaign
Account Number: 30524913
Sort Code: 20 - 45 - 28
Thank you so very much.
http://nancigriffith.com Visit us online!
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