NanciNet Digest 3-23-05
// After the spate of messages at the end of February, and four
// digests in one day, I got locked up again with the World in
// trying to post new digests. I think everything is fixed now,
// but we'll find out in a few minutes!
// This large digest is actually a combination of four earlier
// attempts.
// Enjoy! [BP]
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Subject: NN: Nanci Press release
From: Susan Krauss (sekrauss@comcasat.net)
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 12:44 PM
Found this at work while doing something else!
Critically-Acclaimed Release of New Nanci Griffith CD "Hearts In Mind"
to Be Accompanied by Extensive Tour Including Appearance at 30th
Anniversary Celebration in Vietnam.
10 March 2005
12:51 pm
(c) 2005 Business Wire. All Rights Reserved.
LOS ANGELES - (BUSINESS WIRE) - March 10, 2005 - Universal Music
Enterprises:
-- In addition, Griffith's celebrated Grammy-winning album, "Other
Voices, Other Rooms" has just been certified Gold by the RIAA and "I
Love This Town," a track from "Hearts In Mind," is currently at #1 at
the Americana Radio format "Hearts In Mind," the magnificent new CD from
Grammy-winning artist Nanci Griffith which has been met with glowing
reviews in everything from Rolling Stone to USA Today (not to mention an
outstanding performance on "The Late Show With David Letterman"), will
be accompanied by extensive tour dates which begin in Austin, Texas,
March 16th at South-by-Southwest (SXSW) with a special performance
honoring the legendary Crickets and end at New York City's Carnegie Hall
on November 2nd. Nanci will be accompanied on all concert dates by her
long-time band, The Blue Moon Orchestra.
Special stops along the way include Canada's Ride The Rails Songwriters
Train Trip from Toronto to Vancouver (March 25th- 29th) and a
performance in Vietnam in the Fall where Nanci will appear at a 30th
Anniversary of Peace Concert in Old Hanoi. She will also be a part of
the Diplomatic peace train ride which will wind its way from Ho Chi Min
City up to Hanoi and will include ambassadors and representatives from
around the world. The event in Vietnam is being sponsored by the Vietnam
Veterans of America Foundation, an organization which Nanci is
extensively involved with, as well as the Mines Advisory Group and
Adopt-A-Minefield.
"A luminous new album...the heart of Hearts remains Griffith's lovely
literate voice and her stubborn grace." - Rolling Stone
"Hearts In Mind" is the first studio album from the acclaimed
folk/country/ rock singer-songwriter since 2001's "Clock Without Hands,"
and was released February 1st by New Door/UMe. An uncompromising,
unflinching look at war and an ultimately hopeful look at love, "Hearts
In Mind" is "Dedicated to the memory of every soldier and every civilian
lost to the horrors of war," and is the first of Nanci's 15 studio
albums the five-time Grammy nominee has taken the lead in producing.
Among its notable guest artists are Jimmy Buffett, for whom Griffith had
contributed vocals for his 2004 hit album "License To Chill," Mac
MacAnally, who sang the duet vocal on one of her early signature songs,
"Gulf Coast Highway," and Academy Award-winning actor Keith Carradine,
who both co-authored and sings on the track, "Our Very Own" from the
upcoming film of the same name.
In other Nanci news, her Grammy-winning album "Other Voices, Other
Rooms," in which she interprets the works of songwriters ranging from
Bob Dylan ("Boots of Spanish Leather") to John Prine ("Speed of the
Sound of Loneliness"), has just been certified Gold for sales of over
500,000 units by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Griffith, hailed as "the Queen of Folkabilly" by Rolling Stone when she
debuted nationally in the late '80s, won a Grammy for Best Contemporary
Folk Performance for 1993's "Other Voices, Other Rooms." Her most recent
album was 2002's live "Winter Marquee." The last three years have also
seen three new retrospectives, including 2002's two-CD "The Complete MCA
Studio Recordings" and the DVD release of "One Fair Summer
Evening...Plus!," which features the original VHS live concert
performance plus 5 music videos, all newly remastered. Each has
celebrated one of the most admired and uncompromising musical artists of
this generation. For a continuously updated list of tour dates and
further information regarding the above, please go to Nanci's website at
www.NanciGriffith.com
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Subject: RE: NN: Further Discussion
From: Bill Page
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 4:08 PM
Folks,
We've ranged widely in the last couple of days, and have strayed into
areas of political discussion that we usually try to stay out of. While
I appreciate the candor and civility that have characterized these
discussions, I think it's time we let this line fade away.
When we get to the point that we are rehashing arguments and replying to
the replies of the replies, we've probably said as much as needs to be
said in a discussion.
So far we've only lost three list members (more from the volume than the
topic, I think), but I have started to get the back-channel "enough
already!" messages. The fact that it took a couple of days longer than
usual to get these messages is a
testament to your civil and well-reasoned discussion, but I do believe
we can move on from here.
Let me remind you that the Nancinet Cafe is open for business over at
YahooGroups, where these topics are wide open.
If you need a couple of thread suggestions, let me offer a couple:
-- is the current college generation really leaning toward acoustic
and
singer-songwriter music, or is it just my daughters and their friends?
-- how come the music was so awful on the Oscar telecast? Why didn't
they have someone who could actually sing (like, say Linda Eder) do some
of the songs?
-- why isn't Susan Werner the biggest star on the planet (after Eder,
of course)?
-- why isn't Kate Campbell the other biggest star on the planet?
-- and what about Jake Armerding? my daughters will break into a
chorus
of his song "Ithaca" at the drop of a hat...
Thanks for an interesting couple of days!
Bill "and why don't I have Hearts in Mind yet?" Page
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Subject: RE: NN: further discussion
From: merle stringfield [merles@qualcomm.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 1:06 AM
> -- is the current college generation really leaning toward
> acoustic and singer-songwriter music, or is it just my daughters
> and their friends?
No Bill,
It isn't just your daughters and their friends. There's a coffee house
nearby where they have open mike and tonight, 14 or 15 performers
played. 75% of those who played tonight were college age. The rest of us
were 40-ish to 51-ish or so. Lots of great music. Too many Dave Matthews
wanna-be's, but they play well, just can't understand the vocals. One of
the younger people asked about a song I did, "Chilly Winds" by John
Stewart & John Phillips. (The Kingston Trio did it originally) The guy
said it was a great song. Its nice to see all the acoustic guitars out
there, and the interest in acoustic music.
L8,
Merlot in San Diego
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Subject: RE: NN: Further Discussions
From: Sarah Dietze [curlygurl07@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 11:14 PM
" -- is the current college generation really leaning toward acoustic
and singer-songwriter music, or is it just my daughters and their
friends?"
I can't speak for the college generation, but I can for the high-school
generation--and my answer would be a definite no. Heavy metal/punk
rock/emo is about the only thing people listen to. It seems that half
the school's gone punk (in terms of clothing, at least) since jr. high.
That's all well and good if you really like the music, but when
everybody starts dressing that way, it becomes really obvious who's
"hardcore" and who's just a follower.
Sarah "has anyone even heard of Nanci?" Dietze
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Subject: Re: NN: Political discussion
From: Tony Cox [tonycox@pacific.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 6:07 AM
The Venerable Bill wrote:
> If you need a couple of thread suggestions, let me offer a couple:
> -- how come the music was so awful on the Oscar telecast?
At the risk of losing any remnant of cred as a discerning judge of
musical excellence, I hereby 'out' myself as having *really* enjoyed
Beyonce's rendition of that French song. She's a class act. Who would
have thought??
> Why didn't they have someone who could actually sing (like, say Linda
Eder)
(yawn>
;-)
Tony
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Subject: NN: Oscar music
From: Steve Zeoli [szeoli@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 8:54 AM
I taped the Oscar telecast and skipped over all the musical pieces,
except for Yo Yo Ma's beautiful Bach piece that underscored the tribute
to the departed Hollywood people. That was the highlight of the show...
I won't say anything about the Gipper.
Steve Z.
Vermont
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Subject: Re: NN: Oscar music
From: Shawn Kimbro [trailzzone@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:55 AM
--- Steve Zeoli wrote:
> Yo Yo Ma's beautiful Bach piece that underscored the
> tribute to the departed Hollywood people.
I missed it, but how nice for her to do that
considering how her husband was shot and all. I
always thought he was the most talented Beatle.
-Shawn
http://www.mountainsoul.net
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Subject: Re: NN: Oscar Music
From: Mildredgibson@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 12:31 PM
In a message dated 3/3/2005 8:30:39 A.M. Central Standard Time,
tonycox@pacific.net.au writes:
>> At the risk of losing any remnant of cred as a discerning judge of
musical excellence, I hereby 'out' myself as having *really* enjoyed
Beyonce's rendition of that French song. She's a class act. Who would
have thought??((
I'm not debating the musical talents of Beyonce, but I will say that
(and I never thought I'd say this about the musical segments) that
Beyonce made the musical portions highlights for a fairly subdued,
unsurprising Academy Awards broadcast. She looked stunning, and the
change of hair, costume, and total look in each appearance reminded me
of all my drag friends. I thought she brought real sophistication and
glamour to the proceedings.
And I kinda liked the French song, too.
Jonathan G.
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Subject: NN: Bed, Bath and Beyonce' (NNC)
From: Troy Roepke [taroepke@ucdavis.edu]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 4:10 PM
Yo!
I must be contrary here. Beyonce' was gawd awful. Not as bad as Antonio
Banderas but she is NOT a good singer. One performance was enough not
three! Why did she sing the song from 'Phantom of Opera' instead of the
person who does in the freggin' movie who was there to announce her
performance?!! Whatever. Anyway, she rivals Whitney Houston in the
flat-note, whoa-whoa-whoa-ing. Yeah, she's purdy but that's it. And,
she's religious hypocrite to boot (I am good Xtian girl, but god doesn't
have any issue with me dancing suggestively in next-to-nekkid attire.
Whatever).
That's it for now. I am off to Japan for two weeks to teach a class in
stress physiology of marine organisms. Yeah for me!
Troy
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Subject: NN: Kerrville
From: Doug Brown [douggob@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 10:50 PM
Hi All,
It looks like I may be in San Antonio near the end of May. In looking
for things to do I suddenly realized that the great Kerrville Music
festival takes place that time of year. If anyone can give me some
advice, I would apprieciate it. It looks to me that it is about an
hours ride up from San Antonio. Is that about right? Does anyone know
if there is any type of public transportation or shuttle service that I
might be able to use? Is there anything happening during the daytime on
weekdays? I've checked out the website, but didn't seem to find my
answers.
Doug from L.A.
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Subject: Re: NN: Kerrville
From: Terry Canup [canupnet@hal-pc.org]
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 12:00 AM
Doug,
Best to camp out on site. That will give you the complete atmosphere.
Anything else anmd you are depriving yourself! If you want more
specifics, drop me a line.
Terry
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Subject: NN: Mary Gauthier Rolling Stone Review
From: Sarah Dietze [curlygurl07@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 1:31 PM
Found this on RS's homepage...
http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/_/id/6956974/marygauthier?page
id=rs.Home&pageregion=triple1
Subject: NN: centenary
From: Graham Shipley [gshipley@perioikos.u-net.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 11:09 AM
Dear Nancinetters
Today (6 March) is the 100th anniversary of the birth of that great
Western Swing band leader, Bob Wills.
I was lucky to be introduced to his music by the wonderful Hot Club of
Cowtown. Both are highly recommended.
Graham
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Subject: NN: Nanci on Tour
From: james troiano [troiano@adelphia.net]
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 12:44 PM
I am sorry that some of you unlucky Nancinetters have seen Nanci when
she was not in top form. I have seen her more than a dozen times in New
York, Boston, Atlanta, New Hampshire and she has been magnificent. The
crowds loved her and could not get enough. Her new album, by the way, is
getting well-deserved praise from journals such as the Rolling Stone,
Billboard,etc. I would say that the greatest majority of reviews have
been positive, with very few exceptions. I love that album. Regarding
Nanci saying that it would be her last tour some years ago, it must be
pointed out that she had battled cancer not once, but twice. I am pretty
sure that when she said she would not tour again, she probably believed
that it was true, and beyond her control We are truly blessed that she
has returned to us with new material and a new burst of energy and
health. I say keep on going Nanci and may you stay forever young.
Jim
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Subject: NN: Hearts in Mind
From: Kaczmarczyk, Peter A [pkaczmar@indiana.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:59 PM
I'm on my second run through of Hearts in Mind and I have to say
I love it. Mostly mellow and very harmonious, the beauty of Nanci's
voice comes through on each track and the inflections that could be so
annoying in recent release seem to be gone. I have not paid a lot of
attention to the lyrical quality but the phrases that have caught my ear
have been well written and well matched to the music.
I would think there is something in this album for fans of
Nanci's music now and Nanci's music then. Her voice will never sound
like it did in the early 80's but is still strong, emotive and inspiring
and fits the material she is singing. For instance, Before (now playing)
sounds like something she could have written 20 years ago (and actually
seems to 'borrow' musically from another Nanci song I can't place off
hand). But that's cool, she can reprise themes, musically as well as
lyrically if she likes. When Ted loved Sylvia (I know LeAnn wrote it)
also sounds like classic Nanci to me.
I may have more to add after more plays but for now I can
certainly encourage the skeptical to check it out.
Peter "So, why isn't Kate Campbell a demigod?" Kaczmarczyk
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Subject: Re: NN: Hearts in Mind/Graham Greene/the Quiet American
From: Reid Mitchell [reidmitchell@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:38 PM
Dear Peter,
I've had it a few days yet but it hasn't settled yet. So before I
struggle to say anything about it, I'll just ask a trivial question.
Can somebody explain why Nanci used Graham Greene and his phrase the
Quiet American in "Old Hanoi?"
This is, I'm afraid, the English major in me coming out. THE QUIET
AMERICAN isn't set in Hanoi, but Saigon. And the Quiet American
character actually turns out complicit in the blowing-up of a public
square in Saigon--through the use of plastique smuggled in as bicycle
pumps if I recall.
I mean, is this a general freefloating literary allusion or something
I'm missing?
Puzzled in New Orleans.
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Subject: NN: Some cool Aussies, a Canuck and a hygiene predicament
From: Tony Cox [tonycox@pacific.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:38 PM
If you're down Austin way for the South By South West fiesta I'd
strongly recommend trying to search out the very talented (and adorable)
Missy Higgins, who will be appearing there in two showcases including
the Aussie BBQ (it says here!). Also worth making a special effort for
is Holly Throsby, whose recent release is the kind of mellifluous
ruminative stuff that would appeal to many NN'ers, I'm sure.
Me, I'm heading off into the Victorian alps (about three hours drive
from Melbourne) for a couple of days bushwalking, then meeting up for
the weekend with some friends at a small country folk festival in the
alpine region. I'm particularly excited about the prospect of seeing the
hugely original and scandalously underrated Canadian singer-songwriter
(and fiddler extraordinaire) Kim Barlow there. She has that indefinable
magic, for sure - it's there in her voice, her playing and in the songs
themselves.
http://www.caribourecords.com/artists/barlow/
In preparation for my getaway (any minute now), I had intended to have a
final shower (prior to some vigorous tramping across hill and dale later
today) - but the water supply has been cut off for the last couple of
hours!! That almost never happens here. Grrrr! I'm just going to have
to dab myself down with what's left in the kettle. OK, I'll leave you
with that thought :-o
Toodle-oo for now.
Tony
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Subject: NN: RE: Some cool Aussies, a Canuck and a hygiene predicament
From: Matt Bloomfield [mail@mattbloomfield.co.uk]
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:07 PM
> If you're down Austin way for the South By South West fiesta
> I'd strongly recommend trying to search out the very talented
> (and adorable) Missy Higgins, who will be appearing there in
> two showcases including the Aussie BBQ (it says here!). Also
> worth making a special effort for is Holly Throsby, whose
> recent release is the kind of mellifluous ruminative stuff
> that would appeal to many NN'ers, I'm sure.
If you're lucky enough to be in that area, I've just found out that Amy
Smith is also playing there this week. I saw her in London a couple of
weeks ago in London, as an opening act for Juliet Turner, and she's well
worth seeing. Couple of sample tracks on her website and also venue
information:
http://www.amy-smith.com
Matt
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