The Band Guestbook, May 2003

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Lil

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Curtis Blue

Rich, All due respect, this is an open discussion about The Band, I think Robbie getting a phoney law degree is what opened up the topic. I see nothing nasty about what anyone said here.

Charlotte, I thought your post was fine and never a need to say your sorry to the likes of me, Enjoy one of the finest records ever recorded.

Calvin, This is a fact, Robbie borrowed one million to get the last of the production work done. The money was never recouped, other than their normal show fee, the Band did not recieve more money. The DVD has grossed over 8 million to date, I think they have recouped. Time for Robbie to cut some checks.This is how I see it and many people see it, to me it mares the music and I find it very sad that Richard and Rick did not get their fair share of the credit

Lil, sorry to bore you with this, perhaps the next year will bring some new excitment to this topic, you heard it here first folks

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Dave Hopkins

John D: The two-term limit for US Presidents applies for life. Carter only served one term so he could run again. Clinton served two and thus cannot.

Hope this helps (it's a rare day when my "day job" expertise comes in handy in the GB!)...Dave

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Lil

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Calvin

TWENTY-SECOND AMENDMENT __________ PRESIDENTIAL TENURE Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.

Hope that helps John.

I respect you opinion Curtis, but what somebody says is right, the fued has been done to death and is really none of our damn business. But I cant help touching on the statement Garth, Levon, Rick or RIchard never saw a dime from the Last Waltz. It's a crazy rumour that got started God knows where that I've seen debunked several times, once by Rick Himself. Heck, Muddy Waters said in his Biography the biggest check he ever got was from the Last Waltz.

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Charlotte

Ok - have just realised that what I wrote back there's just as guilty in maybe starting the whole mess up again as anything else. I don't want to be a hypocrite - I was just trying say how I felt about it (I know, and so was everyone else who ever posted on the subject!) and be perfectly neutral. But then I probably missed the point that when you post in a Guestbook people are meant to respond with their opinions, so sorry - I really didn't want restart a thing.

Curtis Blue, thanks for your post, and I appreciate getting your view so nicely-expressed when my own post was pretty much open to "what a stupid question" replies. ANYWAY that's me done for the night, going to listen to Rock of Ages which I have just purchased. Does anyone else think that this version of W.S. Walcott Medicine Show is great? Listen to the base! Wow.

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Curtis Blue

Subject: Robbie

Charlotte n\This is how I view the fight between Robbie and Levon. Levon, Garth, Richard and Danko have never seen a penny from the Last Waltz. Robbie however by continuing to put out Box Sets an DVD'S and claiming to be "Executive Producer" makes nice large "fee's". for this role.n\Robbie also claims to have written most of the band songs. I think it was the best collaboration in the history of popular music, and not the work of one man. Did Robbie "write" Richards piano parts? Did he write Danko's bass part? Levon's drum parts? Is that just arrangement work? n\would Robbie even begin to tell Garth what to play? I think not. So that to me is where the lie is. n\So why is there one member that lives in Hollywood a rich man and Richard and Rick Danko die paupers? So Charlotte, I guess the ones that care are Levon, Garth, and Rick and Richards familys, and possibly any fair minded person. n\Judge Judy, in response to your foolish post, I think Robbie is arrogant enough to to defend himself in a court of law, he believes his own press so much so, American Indian, Leader of The Band, executive producer, that he will believe this new one Lawyern\Mr. Viney, all due respect the only thing that is done to death are your posts..........

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John D

You would be surprised how often I have asked this question and cannot get an answer. After a President of the U.S. has finished two consecutive terms and leaves office.......fter a break of at least four years or more.....can in fact he run again for office of the President? In other words could Clinton or a Jimmy Carter for example run again for President after a "break from office?"

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rich

Subject: bill johnson post

Why do you feel such a need to spew such acrimony in this place? did you forget that this guestbook was closed as recently as a week ago because of hostile comment like yours. Be considerate or be gone!!

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Charlotte

Not nice, not nice. I've never signed the guestbook before though I've been reading it for a while, and you were all just getting along so well! LOL. Maybe people ought to refrain from passing judgement on something 'til they've heard both sides of the story. Or maybe - and if so I'm sorry - you have. Has anyone ever heard Robbie's? You guys ought to publish all the 'feud' bits of your GB then reference every new commentator to it. Like Mr Viney says, it's been done to death. And anyway, who really cares? Wouldn't you rather just listen to the music and then answer questions like JTull Fan's about the disturbing prospect of more little Macca's? Personally I would, and I have no idea whether I speak for the rest of the people who visit this (great) guestbook and never talk to anyone else, but I've gotta be talking for at least *some* of them!

What I was going to say before I wrote all that shit above was: I love reading your guestbook (except maybe the odd entry bitching either on behalf of or about Levon/Robbie) and it's surely a lovely tribute to (in my opinion) the best band ever. The whole website is informative and just plain nice to look at, and (I'm relatively incompetent at computers) it's the only site on my Favourites list (possibly because I've only just discovered it). Just wanted to express my appreciation! Thanks.

Charlotte

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Tom/Woodstock Records

Subject: Prof. Louie & The Crowmatix - Live CD release

Hi All! - Just a quick note: Woodstock Records proudly announces the release of Prof Louie & The Crowmatix - "Live". This brand new live CD features the studio bonus track of Bob Dylan's "Forever Young". A great collection of live show stoppers from their current 2003 tour, this cd features Michael Falazarano, Garth Hudson and The Rock of Ages Horn Section featuring "Blues Brothers" - Tom "Bones" Malone & Lou Marini. The first in the "Taper's Series" releases from Woodstock Records. It's available now at woodstockrecords.com - Check it out! - Thanks to all the fans for your support and see you on the road all summer !

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Calvin

I found the After the Waltz CD's to be pretty good myself, It's always great to find a new song (whether it be cover or not) that you don't have any other recording of-But Amanda's comment is something I've though of dozens of times. I have about 35 CD's of "bootleg" Band material. Exactly how many copies of The Weight do I need. But I still feel compelled to get any Band Boot when I see one.

No problem Sup, anytime I can introduce somebody to Poco, and have them appreciate Richie Furay and the boys, is a good day.

I found your comment about knowing the behind the scenes information about The Guys. Jaggers\Richards and the Davies brothers pretty amusing Peter. Did you ever read Dave Davies book "Kink"? There is a great bit where Dave talks about visting his mother on her death bed where upose in his view she practically rises out of the bed to beg him to stay away from Ray because he will eventually eat him alive. It wouldnt be so funny if Dave hadnt of spent the entire book talking about how everyone in the world has screwed him and trying to decided whether the voices he hears in his head are spirits he is channeling or people from another planet trying to contact him. Pretty messed up guy Dave Davies. Guess when your 17 years old with women throwing themselves at you and having more money then you ever though possible the world gets turned a little upside down.

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Peter Viney

JTull Fan – Paul’s paternity made ther front page headline story in all the tabloids here.

Bill Johnson. Interesting to hear from someone who clearly has detailed knowledge of all the documents and business dealings between Band members enabling him to come to such a conclusion. What are you a music business lawyer who did the paperwork? Or just someone who read Levon’s book and got hot under the collar? Without Robbie Robertson’s songs, none of us would be here posting today. Do you have further incisive legal insights on Lennon v McCartney? Or Jagger vs Richards? or Page vs Plant? or Ray Davies v Dave Davies? Actually forget it, we've done this one so often that it's beyond discussion!

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Amanda

Bayou Sam: I just got the cd set too.

I'm thrilled and I haven't gotten through Disc One. I remember Lil and someone else posting about Rick singing "My Love" by Lionel Richie. This set has Rick and Richard doing the song from a Danko/Manuel show at the Lone Star Café, NYC, on 01/02/84. I was hoping that this set would have the "Goin' Back to Alabama" song. I've never heard that one. I hope, hope, hope Jan will put it up eventually!!

I also received some old Hawks & Levon & The Hawks (THANKS :o) !!!) I can't believe how the girls screamed back then. It is the same thing with old footage of all the bands in the 50s/60s. What happened to all the hootin' and hollerin'...women's lib? BTW, I don't mean clapping and woo-hoos at the end of a song. I think it is so refreshing to hear the girls reacting like that on the old bootlegs. That is total honesty...simply one of the greatest truths about rock and roll. I know in the 70s, women were stilling fainting over Elvis (my aunt nearly fell on top of me), but by the time I was seeing rock shows in the 80s there were definitely no utter squealing sounds of ecstacy...even though we all might have felt that way. ;o)

I also love the banter between our guys that you get to experience with the live shows. On one of the Hawks cds, some of the girls in the audience are referred to as "Levon's little hors d'oeuvres." You might think...that is so sexist...but, the girls loved it. I like Levon's little jokes and the way he gives Arkansas a plug every once in awhile. My favorite banter has to be between Rick and Richard. They really seem to have had a wonderful time with each other...an understanding...and great timing with their sense of humors...they really fed off of one another. I know I have said this a hundred times before but, I can't believe how lucky I am to have this music in my life. And so many people are willing to share. Sometimes, it's just that simple...even when my husband says, "how many versions of that one song do you have to have???"

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Adela

Subject: Band Tattoos

As the proud owner of one of the first Band tattoos (if not THE first?)--see my link--I must express my admiration to Brooke for getting the RR tat. It reminded me of that period in '96 when I was debating exactly what to get after I decided I definitely would get some kind of homage to my heroes, my beloveds, my angels, my saviors... I think the first thought was just to ink the simple word "Banddandy", which is a term I found on this very website. Next, I considered just the 5 names of Levon, Robbie, Rick, Garth, Richard... but what order to put them in? What would a future boyfriend/husband think when he saw those names on my flesh? Plus, I momentarily felt like I would be excluding anyone who'd ever been in the Band (Jim, Randy, Richard) or even anyone who directly influenced them (Hawk, Roy Buchanan). So then I just decided on the simply elegant, all-encompassing "The Band." And since they had no real logo or anything, and I unsuccessfully searched all their albums looking for just the right font to inspire, I just trusted my tattooist, Fidel of South Side Tattoo in Pasadena, TX, to work his magic and create art, which is what I feel he did!

You know, so much advice given in the tattoo world includes the caveat, "Don't ever get your favorite band's name tattooed!" but that just doesn't apply to me with The Band. To me, The Band really did become a way of life--a religion, practically! They set my life on its course all the way back from the age of 12 to present-day. Granted, I'm not like, "WWLD?" (What would Levon do? :-)) on a daily basis, but their influence over me is both wide and deep. For this, I will always thank them and remember them, and I will always bless their names, their lives, and their music.

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Bill Johnson

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JTull Fan

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Yazooman

Belated birthday wishes to the king of the traps (post Buddy Rich of course :) )!! Shine on.....

Mr. Viney, maybe you would like to listen to Ustad Vilayat Khan, who is considered by quite some Indian classical music lovers as even superior to Ravi Shankar. Vilayat Khan is more of a purist in his style of playing, and perhaps that is the major reason why he is not as popular in the West as Ravi Shankar is; because he is bent on playing his music in the most traditional manner, which can sometime alienate a foeign audience. For example, sometimes while playing a Raga, the musician plays the "warm-up" or introduction part for almost 45 mins to 1 hour, thus "creating" the atmosphere before getting into the Raga proper. To a Western audience unaware of the subtleties that might be a bit too much.Though the fact remains that Ravi Shan kar is one of the greatest exponents of the Sitar that ever was.

Calvin: I left home a few days back for the new job and am at training right now. But the last few days were spent listening to those extra CDs you'd sent, and they really grew on me. Absolutely amazing stuff: Poco, Hillman, Waits, Welch etc., too bad I had to leave them behind at home. Think I'll buy me a discman one of these days.

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rosalind

Subject: You said the magic words..

Dave - Have you proformed your songs in front of an audience? Did they walk up to you after the show and say they loved them and that you should get the stuff sold ? OR Did you take them to a guy who said they were good and he'd push them ... for a price? There are a lot of unsavory characters out there who read those stars in people's eyes and attempt to take them for everything they got ... Don't let that happen to you, please. Be very very careful.

Tom Wait's changed my life.
The Band did that for me also, but by the mid to late eighties it wasn't working anymore. I had become a terminal restless spirit who had no home, family, husband or children. I walked the streets til dawn, talked to strangers, felt strangly at home sitting on a curb with a bottle and a bent package of Camels watching the Miller High-Life flash on and off down the street. I would have hopped freights if it hadn't been so dangerous. In the seventies hopping freights and sleeping in jungles weren't too dangerous for a woman. Women were so rare on the rails that the ones who were out there had several men to take care of them at almost every given time. Not so later on. It was around this time I seen this guy on a TV show, sitting in front of a pipe organ, singing a song in a worn whiskey-soaked voice.

It's more than trouble
I got myself into
It's more than woe
Begotten gray skies now.

His name was Tom Waits. He showed me I weren't just another high school drop-out dragging around a heavy bag filled with unanswered questions and unfulfilled dreams. Listening to Tom made me feel more comfortable in my skin and the hand I had be dwelt in life. There is richness in being the misunderstood outsider, the one who feels wheels under them even when they're standing still, the one who sees those fine white lines even in their sleep, the one who feels they're never closer to home as when they're speeding down some lonesome deserted highway or shivering around a burning barrel sharing a cheap botte of wine with their own kind. I did that for more than a couple of years. I still do it ... but only in my terminally restless spirit.

And it's a battered old suitcase
To a hotel someplace
And a wound that will never heal

Dave, I usually listen to Bluegrass, real old delta blues, old country music and movie music. Nothing like Hank Williams singin' Old Log Train, Ramblin' Man, Pictures From Lifes Other Side, House Of Gold and Lonesome Whistle. I listen and play old music, it takes me away from this age we're all forced to endure and puts me in a place much closer to home for me than 2003. I love Chet Baker and Billie Holiday. I prefer music without words most of the time. I wrote this down (just for you.) No one else here is interested in personal stuff too much.

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Stephen W. Novik

Subject: Future Band box set

I saw the Garth Hudson appearance on TVO's Studio 2 and I was amazed at his comment that there will be another Band box set BUT this set will feature music BEFORE they hooked up with Dylan! Wow! Hawks material! Excellent! I can't wait! Me, the collector that I am, must have must have must have! But can anybody elaborate on what might just be on this set? Cheers! Happy Birthday Levon!

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steve coles

Subject: the weght

does anyone know a simple version of the weight introduction for a guitar learner. cheers

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Dave G.

Subject: Roz

Hi! Roz, I`m glad to see you still sign the guestbook. I talked to you a couple of months ago...I was off to London in search of fame and prosperity, remember?. I`m not there yet!...but fingers crossed eh? Basically, I`ve had to copyright all my songs...and there`s a guy who has contacts in the recording industry who is going round trying to sell my product. I won`t be holding my breath though!, I`m the type of guy who keeps his feet on the ground!. The thing is, I turned 32 a couple of days ago...so I guess time isn`t exactly on my side!..however,the guy I met in London wasn`t at all concerned with my age..and said I looked, middle to late twenties anyway...He hasn`t checked me out first thing in the morning though!..hehe!. I suppose what I would prefer the most, would be to let other artists record my material(if the opportunity ever arose)..and just sit back and live of the potential royalties,that could be achieved. Less hassle and stress that way!..hehe!. I will just continue writing songs and see what Lady Luck has in store for me. Thanks for letting me know about "Warren Zevon"...I`m so glad he`s still with us, such a great songwriter...like our very own Robbie, albeit a different style. So many classic songs to choose from!...Have you got a copy of the live album "Learning to flinch" ?. The guitar work on "Poor,Poor Pitiful me" is fantastic and songs such as "Hasten down the Wind"...."Excitable Boy"... "Roland...."....."The indiffernce of heaven" really shine through on the "Live" stage. By the way Roz,what do you think of Tom Waits?. My favourite album of his is "Frank`s Wild Years"..The guy`s amazing!. Apart from the "Band" of course, I also enjoy Taj Mahal... John Hiatt..J.J.Cale...Doug Sahm...Chuck Prophet....and various blues stuff. Oh yeh!..Cajun stuff too...D.L.Menard for example. I caught D.L. Menard in concert with Eddie Lejoune..a few years ago, here in Birmingham,England...A great night!. Who are your favourites outside the magnificent "Band"? Hopefully talk to you soon Roz...Dave X.

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brown eyed girl

John D: Yes I was at one of the Garth shows.....(fifth time)....Do you even have to ask? Garth really surprised me when at one point he was on stage and he looked out into the audience and saw me and said....."I know you".....He remembered meeting me at Jeff Healey's Club where I also met Bill Munson and Wittgenstein......Btw...For those of you who have asked about BWNWITenn...He also recently saw Garth in Tenn....I also recorded Garth on TVO and chuckled when he said that playing with Dylan....The Band went "from the bars.....to the stars".....

Robbie: Congrats on another accomplishment.....You're well read thanks to your wife's encouragement and your passion for challenges in life...You're my absolute favourite guitar player because you're an emotional player....You have written songs that people will continue to listen to...When you sing "Out Of The Blue".....Well....I love your singing too and all your inspirational songs from your solo work.....and now you are encouraging a new generation of artists to create and express themselves in their own voices....For the critics....I guess now you can also be an entertainment lawyer?....;-D.....I just wish you were going to receive your honorary degree at my former University.....I have an interview of Robbie where he hints at possibly recording a record from his Jewish background.....So ya never know about Robbie....just like Dylan.....As soon as you think you have him figured out....He's moved onto something else.....I love how you don't need our approval....You just keep on moving forward....Like Marley would say...."All I have is my life. No one tells me how to live my life....'Cause all I have is my life"....

Ben Harper: I really can't wait to see him one day....The more I listen to him.....The more I realize that one of the few artists for me.....who can really sing in the spirit of Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye to mention a couple of artists and who is the one who can uplift my spirit....as well as being able to play so many genres of music....Ben Harper.....I also appreciate his adventureous spirit and he evinces a commitment to communicating to all peoples of the world.........The other one would be Garland Jeffreys who I will be seeing again next month....

And speaking of guitar playing.....As Ben explains it, his root is the acoustic Weissenborn guitar, which has become his signature. "If I picked up a Strat all of a sudden and disregarded the Weissenborn, then started playing with a couple of keyboards and maybe some horns," he pauses for a second, "I'd be in trouble. I'd be far from the root. I stick with the Weissenborn, it says something new to me every day. Every time I pick it up it sings something new. As long as I keep close to the root, whether it's acoustic ballad songs, harder rock songs or something in between, as long as the music stays close to the root, then it'll stay sweet fruit."

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Judge Judy

Subject: RR's Honorary Law Degree

Perfectly appropriate!

If Levon ever sues Robbie guess who's gonna whoop who's butt in the courtroom?

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Lil

Have a good night everyone.

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Terry

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Dale

I think it makes perfect sense that the man received a Doctorate of Law. Just like Lawyers, when it's all said and done, they are the ones left with all the money. Please correct me if I am wrong there.

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Dave tpg

Sally,,,can you elaborate?(ya know, 'splain what's goin' on???

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Ragtime

Of course "our" Robbie deserves all the recognition he gets, but a doctorate in law...? I think there are more appropriate ways to honour this great musician and Native American Canadian, or is it Native Canadian American? The Globe and Mail article is rather critical about "universities trolling for cash and publicity. Perhaps the award has lost some of its lustre", it says, "just don't tell that to Robbie Robertson".

What's next? Which Arkansas university will honour Levon by passing him the hat for, let us say.. chemistry...?

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Sally

I hear Steve Guyger hits the road as a Barnburner this summer!!!How cool is that:)

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Rick S.

Subject: Buffalo G-Fest/Jim Weider Band

G-Man, sounds like the circus came to your town. Lucky guy. Enjoy the Buffalo Guitar Festival, especially on June 15th. Remind Hubert Sumlin that the Road Warriors caught him in Bearsville on New Year's Eve. G, hope you're good for some cigars for Jim and Sid of the Jim Weider Band. It's the least you can do for their paying you a visit.

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Peter Viney

Congratulations to Robbie on a well-deserved honorary degree. Why it should be 'Law' I don't know - Sir Paul McCartney (Doctor of Music, Liverpool) and Van Morrison (Doctor of Music, Queen's University, Belfast … I think) received more appropriate titles, but whatever, writing the lyrics he has written, let alone the music, is worth a Doctorate in every sense. He also follows Paul Simon and Bob Dylan in honorary degrees. They are his peers. Delighted that he has had this recognition.

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Tiny Monster

Subject: Me, of course

... Yes, I'm still here ...

As Always,
Tiny Monster

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Ray Pence

...to Robbie on his well-deserved honorary degree (see What's New)...always positive to hear artists like him who talk about their work and traditions thoughtfully...though their music is worlds apart, Robbie and Jimmy Page have some similarities in how they offer insightful commentary on the creative process--I saw an interview today with the survivors of Led Zeppelin on their rereleases, and Page carried most of the conversation with statements that had a lot of substance...he and Robbie are smart musicians with a lot of soul, too.

and the tattoo is unique! Who's Brooke?!?

Speaking of smart people, I've commented here a few times on Warren Zevon's status, and marveled that he's still with us after all those stories that were basically measuring him for a casket LAST SEPTEMBER. Sometimes it seems that these journalists can't wait for celebrities to die so they can write something about them. Weird priorities. How come there can't be stories about musicians who are healthy and don't have any new product to sell? Just check in on Van Morrison, for instance (even though he hates interviews)...

MORE POWER TO YOU, EXCITABLE BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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David Powell

Ray: Robbie Robertson uses a combination of flatpicking & fingerpicking. He also uses his middle finger to hit those harmonic notes. You can observe a lot of his technique in the extensive (:-) camera close-ups in "The Last Waltz".

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Ray G

Subject: Robbie Robertson and Guitar Technique

I've always liked and appreciated Robbie Robertson as a guitarist and I think that's the area he gets the least credit for. I was listening to Rock of Ages yesterday and started to wonder about his right hand guitar picking technique. Does anybody know if he usually:

A) flatpicks

B) fingerpicks

C) or if he maybe uses the hybrid method of combining flatpicking and fingerpicking.

I'd be intrested to find out, anyone got any ideas???

Thanks from Ray G

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David Powell

Subject: Warren Zevon

Music industry executive Danny Goldberg was a guest on the Don Imus show this morning. Mr. Goldberg is the head of Artemis Records, the label to which Warren Zevon is affiliated. Among the many topics of discussion, Mr. Imus inquired about Mr. Zevon's health. Mr. Goldberg responded that Mr. Zevon, who is gravely ill with cancer, has his good & bad days, and hasn't spoken to him in a couple of months. Mr. Zevon is evidently spending time with his close friends & family.

Mr. Goldberg did mention that Mr. Zevon delivered his completed new album to Artemis ten days ago and that the recordings sound terrific. Friends such as Don Henley, Ry Cooder, Dwight Yoakam and others worked with Mr. Zevon on the recording. According to the Artemis website, VH-1 filmed the recording sessions for an upcoming special program.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to Warren Zevon during his struggle. That he has been able to continue to express himself artistically through his music during these difficult times is nothing short of amazing.

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John Cass

Subject: "after the waltz"

Bayou Sam,

would you by any chance be interested in burning me those CD's "After The Waltz" and I can send you some stuff I have.. give me a e-mail jcassari@doc.state.vt.us

thanks!

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rosalind

Subject: Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School

Hey Dave - I haven't heard anything about Warren Zevon's health recently. All we learned from the Letterman show several months ago was that he had a phobia and hadn't been to a doctor in twenty years, come down with breathlessness (all the time) and for about a year and a half only hired people who would casually tell him he "had a cold". Finally, on a visit to his dentist (the only doctor he ever saw) he confided his symptoms. His dentist said "It sounds like congestive heart failure to me." No such luck tho... It's incurable so ... How's he doin? Probably not so good ......
Anyway, he said he had lived like Jim Morrison and had survived 30 more years So... like every one of us, he'll sleep when he's dead but .. he'll always be Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner to me.

You an still see his headless body stalkin' thru the night
In the muzzle flash of Roland's Thompson gun
In the muzzle flash of Roland's Thompson gun

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FloydDVoid@aol.com

Levon...happy birthday bro...u r truly one of musics living legends....i met u three times, &each time u were nicer than before!!!..i saw the barnburners at the bottom line...i had on the hat that was signed by Rick Danko...u were nice enough to sign it too...thanks for everything"La-von"...keep poppin those drums...Michael..FloydDVoid@aol.com

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Dave Z

Thanks John D!!!

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Calvin

Today was a good day. I got a pristine vinyl copy of the King of COmedy and have listened to Between Trains about a dozen times. SOmetimes things don't live up to there billing, but that is a damn good song. And for the life of me I can't figure out why that soundtrack isnt out on CD-The Pretenders, Ray Charles, The Talking Heads, Van Morrison, Rickie Lee Jones, David Sanborn, and Robbie? What? Not enough star power?

Tony, After The Waltz is a 6 CD bootleg of the Band from about 1985-1996, it was offered for trade on a Neil Young Site about 2 months back, had a couple hundred takers and sounds great.

A young friend of mine, 23, has asked why the Band is my favorite group-I tried to explain it but I'm afraid I failed. But she is asked me to bring her some music of theirs because she wants to really give them a listen, to understand why I like them so much. She's got good taste, she has introduced me to the Indigo Girls beyond their radio hits and made me appreciate Ben Harper instead of writing him off as a college radio wanta be hipster, which i had been doing. So I've spent the evening looking over all the Band, 1 and 2s, albums, and the solo recording trying to figure out what I'd put on a CD that would make in impression on her. Quite a trial, and impossible one really.

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Dave G.

Subject: "Warren Zevon"

HI! fellow band fans, I`m a 31 year old fan of the "Band",and have been since I was 18. Anybody know what Levon did for his recent Birthday?,was any special event organised? By the way,can anyone let me know on the current state of health of "Warren Zevon"?...I understand he was diagnosed with Terminal Cancer last year,but I can`t get any current info,even from his own web site!. I would be grateful if someone could let me know..Thanks.

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John D

Toronto promoter Gary Topp has been indulging his eclectic tastes occasionally by booking free-wheeling, cross-genre and niche-proof acts into The Senator.

Freddie Roulette is one, and urbane bluegrass swingbilly band The Hot Club Of Cowtown have played the Senator several times under Topp's auspices.

As did Garth Hudson, the utterly inclusive and far-ranging keyboard genius and rock legend, who made his first-ever five-night solo stand at the revered jazz room last week. An improper match? Hardly.

Hudson displayed a playful contempt for formality, and his witty, intuitive and at times breathtakingly artful amalgam of blues, gospel, country, ragtime, folk, Tin Pan Alley, children's and sacred music is as near to jazz in its purest sense as Louis Armstrong ever got.

No cheap trickster, Hudson flew by the seat of his pants, drawing on every tenuous connection that solidified, however briefly, in his crowded imagination and found its way to his fingertips, and achieved several mighty feats of musical fancy, assisted by his wife, Maud, who contributed ethereal vocals on a handful of folk and gospel tunes, and, late in the week, by local jazz guitarist Jake Langley, whose tasty licks added some lovely contextual matter.

It was jazzy enough to keep Grammy award-winning jazz diva Diana Krall and her betrothed, composer and singer Elvis Costello, enthralled for most of Hudson's two long sets on Friday night. They refused VIP treatment, it's worth noting, and each insisted on paying the $20 cover when Topp's door staff offered them free seats.

"He's a working musician," Krall said. "No freebies."

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G-Man

Subject: Buffalo Guitar Fest/ JIM WEIDER BAND

Yo,,Chicago Tony,,sounds like a nice event. HOWEVER,,,June 14 thru June 22,,,The Buffalo Guitar Fest has some of the same players!! One OUTSTANDING part of the BGF is on sunday, 6/15,,,,noon to 10 pm,,,,Larry Coryell, The Yardbirds,, Savoy Brown are on a venue with,,THE JIM WEIDER BAND!!!! Local guitarist,,full page poster in GUITAR MAGAZINE,,DOUG YEOMENS is gonna blister the strings!! JWB gonna have SID THE MECHANIC McGuinnis doin some RHYTM guitar, and Blues Legend and Levon Helm cohort, HUBERT SUMLIN pitchin in! YESSSSSS,,,,WEEGE gonna be like NAPALM TO JUNGLE!!!!!And finally,,less than a 4 hr. drive!!!!!

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tony

Subject: summerfest / "After the waltz"

To all you midwesterners or travellers:
This weekend in chicago is the annual bluesfest- always a great time down by the lake in the city where the blues thrives. just a few names: Bonnie Raitt, Otis taylor, Charlie Musslewhite.

More importantly, Milwaukee's Summerfest is coming up at the end of June. For those who've never been,the crowds can be rough at points, but the musical lineup over ten days is worth it. Also it can be pretty low on the cash-o-meter. Here's some acts I thought appropriate for the GB (check out www.summerfest.com for the complete schedule):

Friday June 27- North Mississippi All-stars, steve Winwood, Buddy Guy
Saturday June 28- Tom Petty, Little Richard
Monday June 30- Radiators, Joe Cocker
Tuesday July 1- The Dead and Willie Nelson, Buckwheat Zydeco
Thursday July 3-John Mayall, Wilco
Friday July 4- Sonny landreth, Robert Randolph (great pedal steel player check it out), John Hiatt, Dickie Betts
Sunday July 6- Los Lobos

Hope this was helpful, anyone planning on attending Blues or Summerfest can email me at alupo80ataoldotcom.

Lastly, Bayou Sam mentioned something about "after the Waltz". I may be lost but what is this? I hope it's what I think it is....

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Joe & Beth

Subject: Happy Birthday Friend

Dear Levon; It's been too long! Best to you on your Birthday and really hope to see you again some day soon. Luv you man, Joe & Beth

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Serge...again

Subject: to ROGER

Here's another link, where your Birmingham Fest. is mentioned. Click on "Events"

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Serge

Subject: To ROGER, Moseley UK

Roger, I checked your link. Absolutely, GO! Tchavolo Schmitt and Fapy lafertin alone are worth the price. I see Gary Potter from the UK will be there. He's a monster player of that genre. Young David Reinhardt (Django's grandson) shows a lot of promise. Along with all the others in the line up, it sounds like a great time...When you return from there, you'll trash all the so-called "acoustic" guitars efforts that you may have on record, such as Clapton's and others, who should stick to their electric toys. Maybe they're not aware, or just afraid to acknowledge the existence of all that talent. I am going to the Samois Fest end of June, ( 27, 28 and 29th.) the grand daddy of all manouche festivals, 30 min. from Paris, where Django lived for many years, and died 50 years ago. That fest. has been a yearly thing since the 70's.

My link is optimized for Explorer. The text on the English version has been improved, but you'll get the idea. Your fest, is in July. Maybe Viney will make it, and discover a whole new world.

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Peter Viney

I've told Bill this before. I used to swop singles with my cousin in Toronto. I'd send her the latest Shadows - weeks before Canadian release - and she'd send me obscurer stuff on the US & Canadian charts. I think I won.

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Bill

They were a bit before my time, but the Shadows seem to have been popular - at least with musicians - across Canada. Neil Young's only pre-Springfield release was a 45 with two Shadovian instrumentals. His school chum, Randy Bachman, was similarly inspired, the Esquires from Ottawa released one of the very first Canadian major-label R&R LPs - and it was all Shadows style. In the Maritimes the Gemtones recorded at least three albums, in Quebec Les Jaguars. Vancouver had the Chessmen (with Terry Jacks on guitar). We also had lots of Hurricanes-style stuff with sax, but that's something else altogether. A Dutch label, Collector Records, has released at least two two-CD sets of early Canadian rock instrumentals, for those of you who might care. The closest thing to a Hawks/Band link that I can think of is that the LP by one of the groups covered, Nicky Moore and the Sceptres, includes a nice version of "Little Liza Jane" - which leads me to believe that the song was part of the Hawks' repertoire well before they went on their own. In fact, the Sceptres evolved from the original lineup of that primary Hawks farm team, Jerry Warren and the Tremblers.

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David Powell

Wittgenstein: You're oh-so-close but incorrect. Hint -- different letters between the "j" & the "y", in addition to a different instrument, in relation to the gentleman you mentioned.

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Johan Hasselberg

Subject: Rock Band

The Band is one of the best rock band in the world. The music will never die. Ronnie Hawkins is also one of my all times favorites. I wish all the best - Johan - Chuck Berry News

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Bayou Sam

Subject: hangin' ten

We need to mention Dick Dale during this surf music thread. And for drumming, the guy who made people think Dennis Wilson was great - Hal Blaine.

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Bayou Sam

Man T = funny you should bring up Ringo. I had a "last straw" event happen recently - a guy at work told me that Ringo was just lucky to have been in the Beatles, and he isn't such a great drummer. I've dealt with this mistaken view of Ringo before. Well - I looked at him and told him I was going to burn him a CD, and I want him to listen to it. I think he will because now he keeps asking me where it is. I'm making him a nice compilation of some of Ringo's finest performances........."The End" is certainlly Ringo's most noticible drum part. But I think his greatest stuff is things you have to listen for. I could list a ton of them, but since this IS The Band site I'll just mention his drumming during the last part of "Long Tall Sally", and his very tastful work on "In My Life".

I got my "After The Waltz" discs today (all six of them)via the Neil Young trees site (thanks to whoever it was that posted that in here). I only sampled the first disc so far and it sounds nice.

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Peter Viney

There was The Beatles generation who started playing 1957/58 maybe, and then the mainstream of post-Beatles British bands who started just pre-Beatles in 1961 / 62 playing Walk Don’t Run (Ventures), Foot Tapper (Shadows) Peter Gunn (Duane Eddy), Let there Be Drums (Sandy Nelson). The Hawks of course played the Henry Mancini version of Peter Gunn, but then they had Garth. Neil Young was into The Shadows, though I don’t think they were that big in the USA. Here in the UK they were huge. Wonderful Land broke all records by being #1 for 9 weeks. And they all played Apache.

So, in 1962 (I think) two seminal US instrumentals came out, Pipeline (The Chantays) and Wipe Out (The Surfaris). Every band did them. Here in Bournemouth, at least three did the vocal B-side, Surfer Joe, as well. Let’s not forget ‘Let’s Go’ by The Routers too. Wipe Out deserves a place in the Hall of Fame.

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Wittgenstein

Subject: trivia

DP: The Incredible Jimmy Smith !

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Man T

Subject: The End

I went on Google to search for my favorite drum solo. Yes, quite simplistic in nature, but tell me it ain't one of, if not THE best. And who didn't air drum to this one? (Read between the lines.) Words to live by. During the search I found these other interesting sites. Check them out

OH YEAH!

ALL RIGHT!

ARE YOU GONNA BE IN MY DREAMS TONIGHT?

(Drum Solo)

LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU,

LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU,

LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU,

LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU,

LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU,

LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU.

AND IN THE END

THE LOVE YOU TAKE

IS EQUAL TO THE LOVE

YOU MAKE.

http://www.warr.org/theband.html#TheLastWaltz

http://rockwisdom.com/dbcategories/dbcat1.asp

http://beatle-city.merseyworld.com/lyrics/lyrics/abbeyroad/end-album.htm

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Peter Viney

Procul Harum – a review in a recent Sunday newspaper commented that while in the UK, they were somewhat of a one and a half hit wonder (Whiter Shade / Conquistador), they were appreciated much more in North America, which was justice. Given the choice of one or the other, most bands would choose North America. The new one fizzled into the shops here – I saw two 4 star reviews, and two thumbs down reviews. If Pat rates it, I’ll give it a try! But in a DJ’s poll in the UK a few years ago, Whiter Shade of Pale was voted best single ever. It’s probably in my top ten (and my top ten are all equal).

The new John Hiatt is playing as I type- it benefitted from ‘How The west Was Won’ being sold out (H being close enough to L for me to spot it). First impression is … well, a bit generic actually. Nothing’s cut through to me yet, but maybe it’ll grow.

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Bill

Subject: Edith Piaf

This is a question for the true scholars among you - the soundtrack to "The In-Laws" includes which Piaf song? Knowing this will allow me to conclude a frustrating 15-year search. (I'd thought I ended it a couple years ago with "Les Trois Cloches", but was informed otherwise on the weekend.)

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David Powell

I'm reminded of the scene in the movie "Wayne's World". Mike Myers is in a music store and spots his dream guitar. He picks it up & plugs in, but before he can play that familiar riff, a store salesman tells him to cool it & points to a sign a on the wall that says "No Stairway To Heaven".

As a card-carrying member of the N.G.A. (National Guitar Association), I can assure you that such prohibitions are in violation of certain inalienable rights protected by the Constitution (:-). Give me "Freebird" or give me death!

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Red

Thanks for mentioning Procol Harum. A Salty Dog came out not too long after Big Pink and I remember listening to both all summer in 1969. Gary Brooker was here with Bill Wyman's band not too long ago and he was excellent. I always thought he would make a great "stand in" vocalist/piano for some future mythological Band recording. I look forward to hearing Procol Harum's new release.

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Bill

Following on from Peter V's post, a couple of days ago I turned on the car radio to hear an amazing, and very long, lead guitar break. Only when the full group came back did I realise it was a live version of Stairway. What it was doing on an AM all-oldies station is not clear, but it sure was impressive. I even made a note-to-self to consider buying the CD.

Peter also added to the "Walk Don't Run" discussion, and others mentioned the importance of "Wipeout". As for the latter, I remember my more musicianly classmates circa grade 7 using it as a yardstick for the skill of the 12- and 13-year old drummers in their little bands - 'so-and-so can do "Wipeout" without stopping!'

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Peter Viney

A couple of years ago we mentioned 'Walk Don't Run' - some poll of English guitarists had it as the first thing most people learned to pick out on a guitar. That's a claim to fame!

The opening to 'Stairway to Heaven' was voted by a guitar shop as the tune most people played when trying out guitars. On Monday I was doing my normal new release check, and the tune coming over the sound system in the record store was irritatingly familar - it took far too long for me to realise it was Stairway to Heaven from the new Led Zep live set, How The West Was Won. I listened to Going to California next and decided to buy it, but then saw there were 25 minute versions of Dazed & Confused and Whole Lotta Love on CDs 2 &3 and I decided not to! Anyway, over the last three days the live Going to California was resonating in my head, so I decided to buy it anyway as the 3 CD set is the price of one CD. But everywhere had sold out!

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Ed Voci, Ed Voici, Ed Voce or just Eddie V

Subject: Fred, Band tribute, John D

Fred: Bare Naked Ladies for Rag Mamma Rag? If there is one song made for The Gourds, it's Rag Mamma Rag. Max Johnston's fiddle would be awesome. Kevin Russell's voice approximates Levon's from time to time and that song holds a lot of promise. On the other hand, I confess to never having heard BNL, so there goes this week's CD budget. Back to you on that. Btw, is there a BNL CD you recommend?

John D: Not to worry about your earlier mispelling of my last name. My first (and so far only) CD liner note credit, on Larry Packer's "Eye of The Sun" has me as "Ed Voce" (it's pronounced "VOH-chee"). Emory Joseph solved the problem with "Eddie V". Simple is as simple does. Btw, I join the chorus of "thanks" for your Garth & Maud reviews and reports.

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Roger

Subject: Django festival - Serge

Serge, I can't remember when you said you'll be in Europe - but I notice in my local park at the top of my road, there's a Django festival. Look at the link. Would you recommend it? Might you be there?

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David Powell

Subject: Procol Harum / The Ventures

I find myself in agreement with Pat Brennan, especially when it comes to Procol Harum. Their new album, "This Well's On Fire", is a fine return to top form. I also recommend the Procol Harum Live DVD that features 2 1/2 hours of great music, including a December 2001 concert filmed in Copenhagen, as well as rehearsal footage. The Danish tv crew did a fine job of filming, with great close-ups of each group member performing. The detail is so good that you can see how Matthew Fisher sets the stops on his B-3.

The fact that the Ventures aren't in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame is a travesty. Their influence on a generation of guitar players, including many who have been inducted into the Hall, is unquestionable. Here's a trivia question for you: Who wrote the classic "Walk, Don't Run"?

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JTull Fan

Subject: R&R Hall of Fame

Pat, if you go to the Hall's website and click 500 most influential songs of all time, they highlight those among the list who are in the hall and those who are not. Of course, given that two of my favorite bands are not in there, I don't visit very often. :)

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rosalind

I was born Feburary 3rd 1959. That's been sort of a tough thing to carry around ... born on the very day the music died... My mother said to me once that she was sure Buddy's soul must have been up in the air fighting death till he spied a little child bein' born and hi-tailed it back down here and entered into me and that's why I can't live without music... but that still didn't explain why I laid like a rock in her belly til she'd take me to church and that old piano would start and she'd be forced to wrap her coat and purse and hymnnal tight around her body to keep me from pounding my way out. She told me that too.

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Bayou Sam

sorry - I goofed. Try again.

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Bayou Sam

Subject: Ron Wilson - Safari's link

Pat - check out the link

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Bayou Sam

Pat = YEAH! Ron Wilson, the drummer, and writer of "Wipe Out" - the greatest drumming song of all time.

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Pat Brennan

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John D

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Pat Brennan

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Brien Sz

Counting Crows doing Stage Fright, Black Crowes doing Don't Do It, Train doing When You Awake, Wilco doing Look Out Cleveland, Johnny Cash doing I Shall Be Released, Ryan Adams doing This Wheels on Fire - just thoughts.

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Pat Brennan

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Charlie Young

Subject: More John Hiatt & The Band

I was so knocked out by the two John Hiatt shows I caught this month that I broke down and bought the recent children's movie soundtrack he helped put together ("The Country Bears). Hiatt write eight songs for the film and performed half of them himself, with Bonnie Raitt and Don Henley among those picked to help sing the others. Bela Fleck and Brian Setzer also contribute tracks, and old songs by the Byrds and Elton John are tossed in for good measure. It's lightweight stuff for the most part, but I think it's more geared to grab the adults rather than the kids. Of course, I've heard that Raffi discs don't sell like they did twenty years ago.

Since we've discussed the imaginary "Tribute to The Band" album idea before, I'd like to focus on the female vocalist idea. I'll be seeing Norah Jones and Dar Williams for the first time in the next few weeks, so I agree with including "Bessie Smith" and "Whispering Pines" by those two. I'd love to hear my current favorite female musician--Susan Tedeschi--try her hand (and her fine voice) on "The Shape I'm In," "We Can Talk," "Forbidden Fruit," "This Wheel's On Fire" and about a dozen or so other songs by The Band. She nails Dylan's "Don't Think Twice" so well on her latest disc that one reviewer said she made it sound "like an outtake from Big Pink."

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sandro

Subject: long live levon

thankyou for the sweet sounds, you are in my heart, may the creator grant you long life.nostalgia envelopes me .

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Fred

that last bit should have been "...TOO obvious" (mea culpa..mea culpa..)

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Fred

Mine's next month.....the big FOUR-OH (cash donations in lieu of presents may be sent to the Fred Is Forty Foundation at.....)

If I were to put together a Band tribute CD the following would have to be on it:

Bruce Hornsby (preferably doing "Walcott" followed by "Daniel"

Blue Rodeo: In A Staion

Cowboy Junkies: Lonesome Suzie or Tears of Rage

The Gourds: either King Harvest or Jemima Surrender

Elvis Costello & Dianne Krall: a duet on Sleeping

Barenaked Ladies: Rag Mama Rag and/or Ophelia

The Beards (just to keep things international): It Makes No Difference...because we all know Italians can do melodramatic very well it's in our blood and this song just screams out to be sung melodramatically!!

and finally XTC: To Kingdom Come (why? Why not)

furthermore NO (I repeat NO!) versions of The Weight or Dixie just because they seem to obvious

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Lammgurrl

Subject: Jawbone

No, Robertson's birthday is in July.

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Jawbone

The best singing drummer of all time!!!! Happy birthday, buddy!

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Jawbone

I thought Robbie's birthday wasn't until August(?)

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Bayou Sam

Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Robbie Robertson.

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Peter Viney

Generally you'd want recordings that brought a fresh and preferably recent view, rather than older covers that happened to be successful, so I thought of Cassandra Wilson's recent take on 'The Weight'. Then I realized how many of these suggestions were female vocalists. There's a reason - I guess the originals did the songs perfectly for "male vocals" so that female versions stand out as being a different take without directly competing with the Band versions?

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sadavid

Subject: Tributes to the Band

Tribute CD concept - I'm thinking Willie Nelson on "Caledonia Mission" with Scarlett Rivera-ish violin on the up-tempo parts. Yes, I'm serious.

I'm also reminded of the many (too many) nights I spent in bars in this town in the mid-70's listening to a band named Wascana (presumably after the Saskatchewan river of that name) - they probably did other stuff as well, but they did enough Band covers that I remember them as The Band Tribute Band.

Or should that be "The Tribute to the Band Band?"

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David Powell

Subject: Band tribute compilation

Among the recent covers of Band songs, one can't overlook Dar Williams' beautiful rendition of "Whispering Pines". Her version is further enhanced by some nice background vocal support from Alison Krauss & Cliff Eberhardt. Just as Norah Jones gives us a refreshing new insight into "Bessie Jones", Ms. Williams breathes new life into "Whispering Pines", while capturing the spirit that Richard Manuel brought to the song. It's also interesting to note that both these singers chose to interpret more "obscure" songs, or at least lesser known to the general public, rather than do yet another cover of "The Weight". Those two songs have something else in common -- songwritng credit shared by Robbie Robertson, with Rick Danko on "Bessie Smith" and Richard Manuel on "Whispering Pines".

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Pat Brennan

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Peter Viney

John Hiatt- some great reviews in the UK. I haven’t seen a copy around yet. Hiatt’s not on my ‘automatic purchase’ list, which is already far too long, but he is on my ‘seriously consider’ list. Linda Thompson is on my automatic purchase list (Richard is ‘seriously consider’), and in track one of Fashionably Late, ‘Dear Mary’ you get both.

Norah Jones etc. Still trying to get over her sister Anoushke Shankar last night. She’s faster, more fluid, maybe more complex even than Ravi (as you’d expect given the youthful fingers) and her solo set was stunning. Then Ravi came on and was much slower, but it was like watching Hubert Sumlin rather than (say) Eric Clapton, or God forbid, Alvin Lee. Not as many notes, but each one perfectly placed. But once they’d warmed up into the twin tabla solo (with Anoushke playing a repeated simple riff in true rock style) Ravi really strutted his stuff at full speed- he was saving himself for it, I reckon. And that was just Phew! One thing I did learn is that fabulous distinctive sitar “trill” at the start and end of things is on open strings so maybe we could all learn it! But those things have an awful lot of tuning heads, so you’d have to get them in tune first which looks no mean feat. I did think to myself, ‘Garth would have loved this stuff!’ And is probably one of the only Western musicians who could have joined in!

Compilations – surely it’s time for a Band Tribute CD? Uncut have specialized in these as cover discs. So what would go on it? Some new recordings, I hope. But definitely Norah Jones on ‘Bessie Smith’ and Shaun Colvin on ‘Twilight’. This should have some mileage …

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Bones

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JTull Fan

Subject: Birthdays

Molly; even funnier than sharing a birthday with Robbie Robertson is that from 1990 to 1993 I was in a serious relationship with a girl whose birthday was Aug.9, the same as Ian Anderson. She didn't think it was funny when I would play Tull all day on her birthday, so the next year she would play Robbie/The Band all day on mine. Of course, I only acted upset!

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Joy Munsey

Subject: Garth Hudson and Larry Campbell

It's been another week, and Treasure Records (website above) has put up 2 more videos. This time, it's Garth and Larry jamming in the studio on "Camptown Races" and "My Old Kentucky Home".

Check it out! Joy

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Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies

Nice site!

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Molly

Ok! And if no one else does, I'll make sure I come back to this GB and post you both a Happy Birthday! LOL.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Molly/July 5th

Molly, July 5th is also MY birthday and I don't think I had one post! Tell ya what, I'll use my birthday to remind me to remind everybody about Robbie's. :)

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Molly

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Donna

Subject: Birthday's

I like to wish my favorite drummer and the man himself, Levon Helm, a belated Happy Birthday! Wishing you many many more!

Happy Birthday to Frank Ahart, all the Road Warrior's will be camping out at Frank's place for the Doylestown Show, on 6/7. Folks will be traveling from Buffalo, Syracuse,Suffern NY, and MA! Frank Ahart, is the Band Fan with a heart of gold!

Lastly, A Very Special Happy Birthday Wish to a super cool 12 year old boy! Happy Birthday Justin!!!

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Mike K

Subject: Yesterday's News

Over the past few months, My fellow bandmates and I have met a lot of people from the guestbook, either up in Woodstock, at the Baltimore Blues Festival, and just through the GB itself. We are all huge fans of the Band, and have had the oppurtunity to meet Garth, Maud, Levon, Butch, and the rest of Levon's band in the past few months as well.

We have been playing music together for the past three years now and have finally recorded out first album here in Baltimore. I know that some people that we have talked to have expressed an interest in coming to see one of our shows and I figured that We'd let you know about our CD Release Party that is scheduled for July 5th here in Baltimore at the area's top venue, The Recher Theatre. If there is anyone that is close by that would be interseted, we'd love to have you at our show and chek out our music. We have a very classic rock feel to our music, with influences from everyone, most importantly The Band.

If there is anyone that is around the Maryland area that would be interested, please send me an email at Kdawg@comcast.net Hopefully we'll get to share our music with the people we feel closest too, fans of one of the Greatest groups of all time, The Band.

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bassmanlee

Let's talk about the new Hiatt album. Only been through it twice, neither time on the "big system", only on boombox and my curiously flawed office system. Honestly can't say it bowled me over, and I've been a Hiatt fan a long time, although he's slipped a few releases by me of late including Tiki Bar, of which I've only heard parts. Landreth sounds a bit restrained and in some spots reminicent of previous works. The rhythm section of Ranson and Blevins is fairly pedestrian compared to, say, Double Trouble. Maybe I'll like it better when I can crank it or see them live.

Then again maybe it's the competition. Arriving the same day were Linda Thompson's "Fashionably Late" which is a thoroughly enjoyable, lovely record; the new Ben Harper disk, "Diamonds On The Inside" which is great; and the excellent new Ziggy Marley (sans siblings), "Dragonfly". Both Harper and Marley move through a variety of styles and moods, displaying far more creativity than Hiatt & the Goners who come across, by comparison, as pretty homogeneous. The pick of the litter though has to be Nick Drake's "Pink Moon". What a stunning record. Although I'd heard bits and pieces of his work before, to sit and listen to this record straight through is quite an experience.

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Norah Jones

I was watching the Norah Jones "Live In New Orleans" DVD last week with my wife. I had given it to her as a gift, but when Norah announced "Bessie Smith" by "The Band," my wife shot me a knowing look as if to say, "Who exactly was this gift for?!" Well, we got past that, and proceeded to enjoy Norah Jones rendition of Bessie Smith. My wife, who I didn't think paid attention to such things, said, "Look at the drummer, he's moving and trying to play like Levon!" I was actually thinking the same thing myself.

How about a tour with Levon, Garth, Norah Jones, and John Hiatt?!!

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ruth

Subject: what do you have

Explain to me let us do bussiness togather.

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Justin Banks

Subject: Excellent Website

The Website is excellent. Extremely comprehensive and accurate. A defenite resource for any fan.

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PutEmUp (Jeff)

Getting back to Levon's and Garth's involvement in your idea, they of course would be come the highlight of the show. Although, I beleieve it would be like holding back the Red Sea from parting, trying to keep Robbie away. Guess that is the end of a good idea. Probably been thought of a thousand times already, torpedoed for the same reason everytime.

Otherwise I can only imagine how many times tours would of taken place already. I am sure a lot of singers in Aaron's league would jump at the drop of a hat to tour with the likes of Levon and Garth, singing Band songs.

No harm in wishful thinking, hopefully one day it happens. If you ask me , look for it on a real small scale. My money is on IRa Tucker and the Hummingirds singing the Weight at Newport Jazz.

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John D

BEG.....did you make it down to Garth's show. I kept looking for brown haired girls. Saw some; but didn't want to ask if they were thee BEG. Might freak 'em out a little.

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Dave Z

Happy Birthday from the Z's Justin... Matt, Nick and Lynsey all say Hi!!!!

And a Happy Un-Birthday to the rest of ya all... btw, nice pics of the Hudsons... and nice review from the Dylan fan... a yellow hat feather and black leather gloves are nice touches... from that review, I now know the shows musta been great... of course I knew they were gonna be anyway... I sure hope some CD or video comes out... on the other hand, maybe they need to try again... and I'd recommend some wonderful acoustics in MN... Have a Happy Band GB Un-Birthday everybody...

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Norbert's out of office assistant

Dear friends,
I'm out of office till June 10th, for urgent matters please contact Mr.I.Woodlark or Mr. Ragtime
Can't reveal my destination (sorry, safety reasons)

p.s. the new herring, delicious! **** (out of 5)

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JTull Fan

Subject: Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville can be to Rick Danko what Ray Charles is to Richard Manuel. Would love to hear Neville cover Twilight and It Makes No Difference, to name a few. Better yet, how about a concert comprising Charles and NEville covering the Band, with special guests Levon Helm and Garth Hudson?

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Lil

Have a good day everyone.

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Giles Stratton

Subject: Levon's Birthday

Happy Birthday to a truly great American. Please try and get downunder for a tour with the Barnburners...I'll try to get to Woodstock one of these days. May your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift! Peace to all!

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Kalervo

Subject: Nature Boy

Thanks John D.: I am a fan of Aaron Neville and Nat King Cole, two very distinctive voices. Love to hear Aaron' s new album some day.

The song Nature Boy is a magical song. It was written by Eden Ahbez - a peculiar man, 'the first hippy' (look at the web site)... Even here in Finland the song is very familiar to middle-aged and older people. Nat' s version, of course and our own vocal master, Olavi Virta, whose version was named Luonnonlapsi in Finnish...

And some of you know Joseph Losey' s pacifistic film, too!?

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John D

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Veteran New Orleans-based vocalist Aaron Neville plans to release an album of his interpretations of American standards. Due Aug. 26, "Nature Boy" is his first album under a new deal with Verve. The collection features Neville working through songs by the likes of Nat "King" Cole, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin, among others.

Neville is joined on "Nature Boy" by collaborators Linda Ronstadt, Roy Hargrove, Ry Cooder, Michael Brecker, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, and Anthony Wilson.

"My folks taught me that music, love and God are all one thing," Neville said. "So in singing these standards -- these romantic songs that get prettier with each passing year -- I feel more than an earthly love. I feel the force of God, the spirit of all love."

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Hal Turner

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon!

Happy Birthday Levon!!! You have been such an inspiration to me for SO many years! I had the privelege of seeing you perform at the Roxy Theater in Atlanta in 1994, and I must say it was one of the top ten days of my life. I have watched the Last Waltz DVD (and laserdisc) at least 40 times. I know that you're having fun when you perform, but it means SO much to your fans (myself included). Thank you from the bottom of my heart for following through on your career. Hal Turner

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Gene

Too bad that other criminal, Clinton, ain't around to sell Berry a pardon. No fan of Dumbya either. Oh yeah, now the GB's back to normal - but where's that guy from Cleveland TX.

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Johnny Mullingar

Subject: The Band

Thank you. Bless you. Carry on.

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sweet william

Subject: levon's birthday

happy birthday, levon!/63 and still keepin a pretty good beat! Saw you 70 Tuscaloosa,74 atlanta, 76 hattiesburg and numerous w new band and RCO outfit. Gracias for 35 years of great drummin and singin!

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Chris D.

Subject: Another year better!!

Happy belated Birthday Levon!! As long as you keep making music, I'll be buying tickets! You just keep sounding better with every year! God bless and stay well. Sincerely, Chris Dougherty

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Chris D.

Subject: Another year better!!

Happy belated Birthday Levon!! As long as you keep making music, I'll be buying tickets! You just keep sounding better with every year! God bless and stay well. Sincerely, Chris Dougherty

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Jay W.

Subject: Happy Birthday, Mr. Helm!

I wanted to wish a belated happy birthday to the incomparable Mr. Levon Helm. May you stay forever young.

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Chris Xegas

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

"

" Happy Birthday Levon! I started listening to the Band about 3 years ago and I was hooked. I bought all the cd's,dvd'd and videos and started learning guitar. Keep the great music coming! All the best Chris X

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Peter Viney

Just back from seeing Norah Jones's dad, Ravi Shakar with his other daughter Anoushke playing in the "most beautiful building in England" (Bill Bryson) - Salisbury Cathedral. The sound, the playing, the atmosphere of that building - and that much talent has to be genetic. To have TWO musical genius daughters! And the old boy can still play as well as ever.

Jimmy- In the dream I seemed to be one of the other older kids who thought it was all a storm in a teacup and tried to calm it, but who ended up resenting the big bully.

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Pat Brennan

I bought "Standing In The Shadow of Motown". Besides being a great music doc, it really made me angry, which surprised me. The monumental fraud perpetrated on these musicians by Berry Gordy--which I was aware of-- makes just about every other scheme I've heard of sound like church bingo. Without coming out and saying it, in fact by barely referencing it at all, the doc underlines the corporate malfeasance that denied these musicians their just due. Bottom line, Berry Gordy is a criminal.

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Jon Lyness

John D, thanks for your reviews this past week! Please pass on the sentiment that a live CD from Garth and Maud would be a dream come true (I guess it's obvious, but it can't be stated enough!!). It would be sad if some little technical gremlin prevented such a joy from coming to pass. After all, projects like Whispering Pines and many of Rick Danko's live releases have less-than-perfect sound quality...but (very luckily for us fans!) the folks involved chose to release them anyway. I surely hope Garth and company can find a way to make this album happen.

And happy birthday, Levon!

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Ray G

Subject: Levon

Happy Birthday Levon! Coolest damn drummer I ever heard and saw!!!!

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David Powell

In my earlier post, I neglected to mention that Colin Linden is one of the supporting musicians on the Waylon Jennings tribute CD. He plays slide & acoustic guitars on the Jack Clement & Pam Tillis recording of "Let's All Help The Cowboys (Sing The Blues)".

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Willie Nelson

David Powell: Thanks for the follow up info on the song Norah Jones did with Willie Nelson on his birthday special. That Ray Charles performance certainly was the real deal. I thought that Lyle Lovett did a pretty nice job too.

Steven Tyler is not in the same league, but I thought that he did ok. I'm not so sure about Shania Twain. She appeared to be good on the surface, but her performance didn't leave a lasting impression.

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Football fan

Why not Zizou or Thierry Henry ? They were in my dream...

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Susan

A belated Happy Birthday (may you have many more) to Levon. I was not on line yesterday, but I thought of Levon while I was riding in a car for seven hours. It was no doubt reminscent of many a drive between gigs for Levon and the others as they traversed the center of the country. We may have crossed some of the same ground. I wonder if the Hawks argued about bathroom stops as much as my companions did.

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Jimmy

Subject: Levon, Ronaldo, Beckenbauer and The Kid

Peter V, I loved your Twilight Zone dream as it was very amusing. I was wondering though. Were you Ronaldo, Beckenbauer or the Big Kid with the ball? It was just kind of hard to tell. I personally think so many people wished Levon a Happy Birthday simply because they love him so much. Period. He has given so much to so many people in this world and stayed true to the game throughout. Happy Birthday Levon! We all love you and I hope you can feel it. Hombres Rule!

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David Powell

Brother Ray singing, reaching down so deep, indeed made Willie, as well as many others, weep. This was a powerful moment, truly a definition of soul, captured on film. On that magic night, that trio, Russell, Nelson & Charles, were a music firm, counselors of Soul!

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Bones

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Bones

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David Powell

Subject: Some Songs for You

Away from the computer/internet over the long holiday weekend -- my only link to cyberspace, a BlackBerry. Belated birthday wishes are in order for Levon, THE MAN -- a timekeeper who continues to improve with time.

Todd Atkinson mentioned the fine televised Willie Nelson birthday concert. The Waylon Jennings tribute song that Norah Jones & Mr. Nelson performed was "Wurlitzer Prize ( I Don't Want To Get Over You)". This classic from Waylon's catalog was written by Bobby Emmons & Chips Moman. For you youngsters, the song's title is a double pun in music on the Pulitzer Prize of journalism -- Wurlitzer being a brand name for both a line of jukeboxes and an electric piano. (Ms. Jones plays a Wurlitzer on her cover of "Bessie Smith")

Ms. Jones also recorded a version of "Wurlitzer Prize..." for the recent Waylon Jennings tribute CD, "Lonesome, On'ry and Mean" (DualTone). This excellent album features a wide variety of artists performing some of the great songs that Mr. Jennings made famous. In addition to Norah Jones, it also includes performances by Guy Clark ("Good Hearted Woman"), Nanci Griffith ("You Asked Me To"), Dave Alvin ("Amanda"), Cowboy Jack Clement with Pam Tillis ("Let's All Help The Cowboy - Sing The Blues-"), John Doe ("Only Daddy That Will Walk The Line"), Junior Brown ("Nashville Rebel"), Robert Earl Keen ("Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way"), Carlene Carter ("I've Always Been Crazy"), Radney Foster with Roger Creager ("Luchenbach, Texas - Back To The Basics of Love-"), Allison Moorer ("Storms Never Last"), Kris Kristofferson ("I Do Believe"), Alejandro Escovedo ("Lock, Stock and Teardrops"), The Crickets ("Waymore's Blues") and Henry Rollins ("Lonesome, On'ry and Mean"). Do yourself a favour and BUY THIS CD -- "Whoop Whoop"!

For me, the highlight of the Willie Nelson tribute was Leon Russell, Ray Charles & Mr. Nelson, together, performing a show-stopping version of Mr. Russell's "A Song For You". Brother Ray continues to show how he can sing with more emotion than anyone alive, and what an awesome song!

"I love you in a place
where there's no space or time.
I love you for my life;
you are a friend of mine.
And when my life is over,
remember when we were together.
We were alone and I was singing
This Song For You."

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bob wigo

Happy Birthday Levon. My sincere gratitude for the gift of all the great music.

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Mats

Usually every great band has one or perhaps two geniuses if they are lucky. The Band had five. Look at the name: The Band. No more to say. For me there will never be a better Band. Thankyou... all of you. And a happy birthday Levon and live a long life. Mats

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Adam Kent akent@med.unc.edu

Subject: Happy B-Day

Happy B-Day Levon, Thought you might like to know that I have a five year son who has memorized most of the lyrics to Up on Cripple Creek and would rather watch the Last Waltz than Shreik, Bugs Life, Etc. Hopefully he will remain one of a new generation of fans

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babukishan

Subject: happy birthday to levon.....

hi levon,happy birthday to u........babu worldmusic/babukishan...bauls www.babukishan.com

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Charlie Young

Subject: John Hiatt

Amanda: friend of The Band John Hiatt did write "My Baby Blue," though there may have been a tip of the hat to old Bobby Dylan with that one. The song is getting some radio play on the few good stations I hear in my travels, but I agree that it should be getting more exposure.

The Amazon site has a great review of Hiatt's new album posted right now, written by a guy named Jerry McCulley. Here is a sample of that: "...while Hiatt's songwriting efforts are typically strong thorughout, with gems like "Almost Fed Up With the Blues," "My Dog and Me," "My Baby Blue," and "The Most Unoriginal Sin" (originally recorded by Willie Nelson in '93) showcasing his tough wit and tender heart, this is decidedly a band effort...Recorded live in the studio, Hiatt and the Goners evoke everything from chugging Sun Records shuffles to swampy Delta blues, early Ry Cooder and The Band..."

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Bob Reichers ~ WOMR -FM

Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVON !!

Happy 63rd Levon-- you're getting younger (and better) every year-- hope to see you & the Barnburners ( or the Hombres)here on Cape Cod, or nearby somethime in 2003 ! Best Wishes

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Willie Nelson

Speaking of birthdays, did anyone catch the Willie Nelson 70th birthday celebration last night on the USA network? It was from a show taped on April 9th from the Beacon Theatre in New York.
Willie was joined by many guests, including Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, and many others. For me, the highlight was Clapton and Willie doing "Night Life."
They both sang great and took tasty guitar solos. Kind of like Eric and Robbie from TLW but in slow motion.

Norah Jones voice gives me chills. She and Willie did a tribute to the late Waylon Jennings, but I don't know what the name of the song was. That girl has more raw talent than anyone singing today.
Sheryl Crow comes close. She turned in a nice performance with Kris Kristoferson of "Me and Bobby McGhee"

A CD from the show is due out on June 24th in the US.

Happy Belated birthday Willie!

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Steven Schwalbach

Subject: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Levon! Thanks for all the great music over the years. I'm a huge fan. I love your singing voice. Take it easy and keep banging the skins!

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John D

Garth and Maud had hoped to release a live CD from their week at The Senator. As we speak, Garth and Maud (Mr. Brennan can help me out here) had some problems with the dampers etc. In other words to us the piano sounded great.......to the Hudson's it was not up to CD quality. However; after saying that a few nights were recorded and depending on how they feel after hearing the tapes....it could just happen. They are leaving this morning to go home; after a very successful week. Safe journey home Hudson's.

p.s. Most younger keyboard players would kill to see what a man of 65 can do with those fingers. I have never had the opportunity to sit that close to physically watch his fingers move and bend. He's truly blessed. Levon always said......without Garth there is no Band.

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jerry

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Amanda

I would have sang Happy Birthday even if the big kid sat on the football and the other kids didn't jump in with glee. :o)

I love the new John Hiatt cd. "Baby Blue" should be all over the radio. Did he write that song?

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Lil

Peter: Funny how sometimes dreams come true, hm?

Have a good day everyone.

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steve coles

Subject: levon helm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVON HELM ,YOU ARE THE GREATEST WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO NEW ZEALAND.EMAIL ME AT STEVE.SONYA@XTRA.CO.NZ.CHEERS

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Lars Kjædegaard's Orkester

Many happy returns, Mr. Helm

Thanks for all the music

Sincerely

Lars Kjædegaard's Orkester, Elsinore Denmark

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Peter Viney

Lars, what happened in your dream was pretty similar to what happened in mine. You see in mine, this group of kids were in the park playing football. It was a good game. A bit rowdy sometimes especially after a goal was scored, as the kids tended to argue then. One of the kids was a few years older than the others, so bigger, and because he’d been playing since the park opened, he kind of liked to push his weight around. Anyway, one day he’d put in a couple of hard tackles on the smaller kids, and for once quite a large group of the smaller kids retaliated in unison and started having a go at him. The referee walked over, and said ‘Hey kids, calm down now.’ Some of the other older kids agreed with the referee too and said, ‘Come on, leave it out, let’s just play football’. That should have been enough really, as it was the usual bit of verbal abuse, no fisticuffs or violence, but it wasn’t. The big kid picked up the football, and said ‘It’s my football! So if the referee doesn’t call a recess NOW, I’m going to take it away and none of you will be able to play anymore.’ So the referee called a recess, and the kids sat sadly on the grass with nothing to do. Then the referee had an inspired thought! The kids all worshipped Pelé, so he started singing Happy Birthday Dear Pelé. And all the kids joined in all over the park. It was odd because they admired Ronaldo and Beckenbauer just as much, but on their birthdays usually about ten or twelve people had sent cards, not thirty or forty. But now everyone was so relieved at getting their ball back that they started scrabbling over each other to sing Happy Birthday. So that’s what they did. But they didn’t play football anymore. They changed the name from ‘Football Club’ to ‘Glee Club’ and everyone lived happily ever after.

Interesting things that COULD be discussed include John Hiatt’s new one (haven’t heard it yet), Geoff Muldauer’s late 90s live one which arrived this morning, and hopefully a lot more on Garth and Maude’s amazing week in Toronto.

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Lammgurrl

Subject: Levon

Happy Birthday Levon. Robbie still rules.

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Danny-Boy

Levon,Feel the Love Brother, Feel the Love...... Hope to see you real soon....

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Stu Hruska

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

Dear Levon, Our thoughts and best wishes are with you on your birthday. Many happy returns. Stuart and Marcia

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Marybeth O

Subject: Belated Happy Birthday

All of Boston wishes you a belated Happy Birthday, Levon...we are always just a day or two late, but it's the thought that counts... Head on back this way, and bring those Hombres with you! MB

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Mike Nomad

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Sonny Milne

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

All Right Levon I still remember the days in the Concord Tavern I was with Robby Lane and we sat in you had black pearl Gretch drums. In the old days you had red sparkle Gretch drums and you gave them to Kirk Shear he replaced me after I left the Hawk. Ron told me you used Kotex on the bottom head of your snare on the recording of Forty Days what a great sound. Come to Toronto soon SONNY mILNE drums

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Larisa McMichael

Subject: Levon's Birthday

Happy Birthday Levon!! I'm a huge fan. Just finished reading "This Wheel's On Fire" and loved every minute of it (except the part about you guys breaking up of course). I missed you when you came to Decatur recently because I was out of town but I plan to catch you next time you're down south. Songs From The Big Pink came out the year I was born and I didn't discover you guys until just a couple of years ago. To say I'm obsessed by the music is probably a reasonable statement. I just love you and the rest of the guys and am so thankful I have this music in my life. Thank you and Happy Birthday!! -- mine is in a few days too. Larisa

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Dave Z

Stanley: I'm surprised by both reviews, actually... I expected nothing short of... "Hey, we just re-discovered some hidden and serious magic."... Oh well, everybody is entitled to their own opinion... here's mine, I'd have paid for Derek's ticket twice over to have been there if I could have just negotiated a way on the homefront (it's a long complicated story ending with a nice yelling match at around 2 pm Saturday)... but not to be (God, I love her passion though)... this time!!!... I've seen the Hudsons 2-3 times now... and I say thank God for the intelligent reviewers like John D and PutEmUp... the Hudsons bring serious magic!!!! Maybe the critics will catch up when the CD comes out... but I'm still disappointed in those reviews... Also, next time somebody sees Elvis Costello... pleeeease, buy the man a drink... I'll throw in for sure...

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Rick S.

Subject: Levon

Levon- Happy Birthday! Wherever I see you it's always the best show. Thanks for all the hospitality you show your fans. Love when you and Amy touch fingers during the song in the Barn Burner set. Please play alongside Randy Ciarlante soon- your smiles brighten our days.

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Tom Nyquist

Subject: It's not easy beating Green

Happy Birthday, Levon.

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G-Man & Donna

Levon,,HAPPY BIRTHDAY & MANY MORE, Bro !!! Hear there's a new Sheriff in Dodge, and a new mayor in New Paltz, so stay young and keep an eye on Dener !!!

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JTull Fan

Subject: Viney, is that you?

Somehow I think somebody is using Viney's name on that last post. Doesn't read like the restrained English gentleman I am used to.

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Stanley Landau

Subject: Garth and Maud

Happy birthday Levon, but I’d like to change the subject to …. Garth (and Maud).

I had the great honour and pleasure to catch both sets Friday night at the Senator. A truly memorable experience.

I saw Garth, Maud and the Cromatix last year in Toronto, and I have to say, much as I enjoyed that one, last night was even more amazing. It sounds like a cliché at this point, but it was like you were in their living room. You got a glimpse of the real people, and wonderful people they seem to be. Garth displayed his incredible virtuosity on the piano and accordion and was dazzling as usual, but for me the big surprise was Maud. Last year at the Hard Rock Café, she had been good, but Friday night she knocked me out. She is a magnificent singer and the two of them are a great team. (I love that moment in The Breakers when she goes up an octave on “you are air.).

On a down note, Friday morning there was a dismal revue of Garth’s week in the Toronto Globe and Mail. The reviewer, one Derek Raymaker, completely missed the point. He thought Garth’s “myriad of tangents” was a bad thing.

Anyway, Elvis Costello and Diana Krall were there for the first set and most of the second and they seemed to be having a pretty good time. Today I was delighted to see another much more favourable review in the Globe and you can reach it by clicking above.

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Lars

Subject: Be Careful What You Wish For

This case in study involves a man we'll call simply A. Bandfan. He's watching an empty computer screen that used to be the Band guestbook. He wishes above all else that the guestbook would come back on line, and that everyone could agree on everything. He wishes people could be in harmony and there would be no opposing viewpoints.

Observe as he crosses over into a new guestbook. Everyone is in agreement. Everyone says the same thing. Mr. A. Band Fan, you've gotten your wish....in this guestbook from THE TWILIGHT ZONE. He writes out a nasty letter to Levon (as a test, actually he admires Levon) and after hitting the "submit" button, it says only "Happy Birthday, Levon."

He puts on a Robbie Robertson cd and somehow the first cut is a Barnburner Song. In a panic, he picks up the Brown album and every credit reads "L.Helm." He looks down at the local paper and sees the ad "Coming next week at The Mental Health benefit at Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery, NY...Patti Larkin, "Twist and Shout" and Robbie Robertson and the "Dreamwork Cotton Pickers"...

In a panic, Mr. A. Bandfan looks back at the new guestbook. It's a post from Roz...."Happy Birthday Levon. We love you." Observe the lifeless form of a Mr A. Bandfan....an early heart attack that leads him further...into the Twilight Zone.

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rosalind

God Bless Robbie !

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Charlie Young

Subject: Birthdays & "Blues on Blonde on Blonde"

Add me to the Levon's birthday best wishes list--and a belated happy 62nd to his old buddy Bob Dylan while we're at it.

Speaking of Dylan, I think it was David Powell who mentioned an interesting new CD called "Blues on Blonde on Blonde" that presents twelve blues versions of songs from the landmark Dylan album from 1966. The record label--Telarc--obviously didn't know the release date for "Blonde on Blonde," though, as the package says this disc comes "nearly thirty years after the debut" of that album. Dylan was always ahead of his time, so I guess it is hard to believe that the original record was released 37 years ago. Cyril Neville, C.J. Chenier, Sue Foley and Duke Robillard are among the artists involved (and the only ones of whom I'd heard). It's certainly worth a listen for blues fans or Dylan followers--and it might even become a favorite among those who fit both categories. For laughs, there is even a great "Slingblade" bit at the start of the disc. I'm not sure exactly why, but for some reason it works...

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Mr. T

Subject: The Real Deal

Happy Birthday Levon! Your legend is ever expanding. The Hombres Rule and you are the Real Deal! Thanks for everything you have given us all.

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Marty a/k/a tarantula

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

Happy Birthday Levon! Hope you have many more to come. And thank you for a lifetime of great music.

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Peter Viney

Just checked in and saw the new Levon Birthday Book Guestbook. Is this the Band GB or the Bland GB? I hope he has a great birthday too, but as he’s never met me, I assume my wishes mean sweet FA to him. They’re nevertheless sincere wishes. Thanks for a lot of listening pleasure. Tonight when we say our prayers, let us all kneel and pray “God bless Mummy and Daddy and God Bless Levon, and God Bless Robbie and God Bless Garth.” How “great” … no that’s too abrasive a word for today, “nice”… it is to see such consensus. Oh, sorry, was "God Bless Robbie" too contentious? Wake me up when there’s something to talk about.

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cymod

Subject: Greetings from Asbury Park

To the best dang musician in all of Arkansas...Happy Birthday!

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Ragtime

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Joy

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon!

(I'm not sure that Levon will even read all of these messages, but I'm going to chime in just in case!)

I'm looking forward to hearing you with the Dixie Hummingbirds, Larry, Garth, Tony and George. Alot of folks have said that this would be the best band in the world if Bob Dylan were added. This is what I say to that: It *is* the best band in the world with or without Bob Dylan!

I feel fortunate to know Larry and to be able to dote on him and listen to all the good music that comes out of the projects that he participates in.

Here's to the best birthday ever with many more to come. Enjoy life, each and every day!

Joy

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John David Locking

Subject: McClure Magazine Editing

mcclure magazine on scene magazine vs wallflowers editors huh eh?? ttyl John D. Locking McClure Magazine ATTN: John David Locking

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Norbert

Happy Birthday Levon! ...... thanx for giving, and still going strong, take care ..... you're in our hearts ......

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gerry

Subject: levons birthday

happy birthday..love,gerry

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JCF

Subject: Blues Festival

Happy Birthday Levon!

The above link is for radio station WKCR. They have been airing only blues/ blues realted music as part of their annual Blues Festival since Saturday afternoon. It is still going on

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Dave Z

Happy Birthday to the drummer... and thanks Mr. Helm for inspiring me to get hard again... hey wait a minute, I mean Hard Again... by Muddy Waters... come on people... and, same goes for the Hubert Sumlin CDs and videos I'm loading up on... and his live show I caught... Thanks on your Birthday for always pointing the way out to the gud blues... we loved you and Amy and the guys in Mpls too... a few yrs back... go cat go...

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Bayou Sam

Subject: Memorial Day in the U.S.A.

Thanks, and prayers - to the service people of the U.S. - past and present.

Happy Birthday Levon.

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Eddie Hodel

Subject: Levon

I'll say it again, Levon's drumming sounds stronger and better than ever. Looking forward to seeing the Barn Burners this summer in NYC. Happy birthday Levon; you the man!!!

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RED

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

Have a very good day today, I have seen you many times from the Canadian Squires to the Band (original and new and improved) as well as the nights you played Fryfogel's and at the London Blues Fest. Every time was first class and I hope to see you again soon. A funky back beat to you today

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Bones

John D: Great story about Elvis and Diana paying for a Garth show. Thanks for sharing.

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Paul Schmitz

Subject: Birthday

Levon

It was great to talk to last night and the kids singing happy Birthday to you over the phone, they are a chip aint they? Everyone here loves you more than you will ever know. No one is better than you

Paulie

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JTull Fan

Subject: Sto-Lat to Levon!

Nice to be back on the GB. Must say I was having fun reading the archives from '96 though. Tons of different names and fun to read reviews of Band shows at the time.

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Amanda

Due to building problems...cancelled. Levon will be featured next week, as well as others. Same time...same place.

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Lawrence Brissenden

Subject: Happy Birthday, Levon!

Happy Birthday, Levon!

Thanks for playing that hot, sweaty night at Jeff Healey's club in Toronto a while back! Hope to see you again soon!

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Levon!

Meeting you with the Woodstock All Stars in 1987 at the Pursuit of Happiness in Liberty, NY was truly an honor.
Can't wait to see you and the Barnburner's soon. Thanks for the music and keeping it real.

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Greg

God Bless ya Levon, Many more to come. I just met Garth the other night in Toronto, Now you're the only one left that I want to meet!! I just need a quick picture with you, so if you could kindly come and play a gig in Rochester we would alll love it!!!!!, Happy Birthday man!!!

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Alan Berry

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

Happy birthday man, keep doin it. Hope you have many more!

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John Q

Subject: happy birthday

What a constitution; a model for us all. Cheers lad.

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Hayden Bates

Subject: Levon's Birthday

Happy Birthday from Poughkeepsie, Levon! I go to Marist College down here and I'd love to get an interview for the campus paper if you ever have some time up in Woodstock. You can drop me an email at shemp83657@aol.com. Have a good one.

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Odessa

Subject: Levon Helm's Birthday

Mr. Helm it was an honor to meet you this past summer in New Jersey. I hope you have a terrific birthday and many more happy ones to come! Stay as wonderful as you are! :-)

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The Godfrey Family

Subject: Levon

Happy Birthday Levon. Much love to Sandy as well.

Levon, Shannon, Julia & Paul

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John Waechter

Happy birthday Levon. I hope you enjoy many more.

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Pepote Rouge

Subject: Levon

The Heart and Soul of the Band...and a great musician and man...Happy Birthday Levon!!!!!

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Rollie

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Sally

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Long Distance Operator

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John Cass

Hey Levon.... Happy Birthday!!!! and don't forget to eat a few birthday brownies!!!!

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Troy Elliott

Subject: Levon

Happy Birthday Levon!! To one of the best musicians to ever grace a stage!!

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Amanda

Happy Birthday, Levon! I love you.

John Rose is broadcasting an Internet radio show today honoring Levon's birthday. The "Hidden Treasures" show will be today from 12-4 PM CST at http://uicradio.ws/ . You can request your favorite songs from Levon and the Band by emailing him at jrrose@uic.edu .

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Gordon Williamson

Subject: Happy Birthday

Wishing you all the best from across the water. Have a stiff dram on me. Preferably a Macallan Malt Whiskey, it will give you hairs where hairs shouldn't grow!!!

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Mark

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon

Thank you for carrying on the blues tradition at a time when its not commercially rewarding or much noticed by the powers that be

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george and sheri lyne

Subject: happy birthday levon

happy birthday LEVON, from george and sheri in SPRINGDALE ,,,,and from Dr Pickett,too!-LOL

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Jeff

Subject: Happy Birthday Levon!!

Have a great birthday!!

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Fallen Angel

Happy Birthday, Levon. May you have many happy returns of the day.

Take care and be well

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emanuele

Subject: Buon Compleanno Levon

Buon Compleanno Levon! Happy birthday Levon !

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Tory

Levon you rule! Happy birthday!

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Lil

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John D

Garth and Maud concluded their week at The Senator last night. It was a great week; with marvelous music. Who was in the front row on Friday night? Elvis Costello and Diana Krall. They were offered to come in for free of course; but Costello said no way. They paid their $25 dollars apiece. Elvis feels that working musicians should get paid for what they do. No uppity star here. Good on you Elvis.

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John D

Happy Birthday Boss and all the best to you and yours. May you have a "Barnburner" of a time!

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gr8phul

Subject: Happy Birthday, Levon Helm!

Happy Birthday, Levon Helm! May there be much more for many, many years!

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Ki Kelly

Levon, you're the greatest! Thanks for so much great stuff! Have a really GOOD one , and many more!!

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Serge

All the best, and continued success Levon. "Stay on the good foot." :)

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keith2003

Subject: Controversial Beatles book

Just come across this site, Great! Trawling the web seeing who else that's into good stuff (Band, Dylan, Drake, Waits etc)has read this ace new book 'Living life without loving the Beatles' just published in the UK by Free Speech Books, if anyone else has read it let me know what you think. Love the bit where the authors talking about 'Robbie squeezing every last note dry as the rest of the Band pushed It Makes No Difference to the absolute limits. Regards Keef

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mike

Subject: happy birthday

levon, you are a musical hero of mine,and i take great pleasure in wishing you a very happy birthday.

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FRANK

Levon a very happy birthday bro and as our old pal Strother might say ''aint no good preachin to me sister, i,m a vessl which just caint be salvaged''

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Michael

Subject: Happy Birthday!

Thanks for everything, Levon. You represent all that is great in music.

Happy Birthday.. have a wonderful day.

p.s. - *Please* bring the Barnburners to the UK!

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Tim(SUNDOG)Corcoran

Subject: ~Levon~

Levon,,,To all the years bro!!! Happy B-Day,,and many more =)

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Mike

Subject: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Levon on behalf of me and the rest of my bandmates in Yesterday's News. It was a pleasure meeting you at the Baltimore Blues Festival and hopefully we'll cross paths again with you and the rest of the guys in your band. You have inspired us in more ways than we can possibly tell you. Have a great birthday!

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jh

Thanks for all the great music. May there be much more for many, many years!

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Levon on SNL

FrankD: Thanks for the heads up re: Levon & the RCO All Stars SNL rebroadcast. I know that they edit those down somewhat. I hope they don't cut out too much.

I remember watching the Band on SNL on "E" and I only remember seeing them perform "Georgia" I've heard that the version of "Dixie" that they did on SNL was awesome, and I would love to see/hear that one some day.

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Dave Z

Thanks John D: wonderful... I can hear the Pipes of Pan calling me... to the very end... or maybe it's an accordian... and the lady of the woods... I'm glad you had a great time... and hope you enjoy seconds too...

Thanks for the CD update Lil... I can't wait... and the press should really jump on once they hear this solo... duet thing... it's pure magic...

My kid talked me into a little electric First Act... to replace the be-witched acoustic guitar... which I am gonna try to glue back together this weekend... and of course... hmm hmm, I had to order a Jim Weider video... umm for down the road in case he sticks with it... hey, you gotta justify these things anyway you can... I got one more shot to take to get to Toronto... honey, you need a rest from me and the boys so... ahh it's futile... but anybody who can make the shows this week... do it... you deserve it... especially if you are hanging around here as much as I am... listening to the negative chatter...

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Fred

Lil: now that is good, no...great news. A live Garth CD. Not to seem too pushy, but WHEN?WHEN? WHEN?

Browned Eyed Girl: don't know if you checked this out or not, but at the Guardian website (guardian.co.uk) there is an "interview" with Lou..ou....ouuuu. Sorry I didn't paste the link, but if you go to the Arts section you should be able to find it easily. After reading it you'll realize why I use quotation marks around interview ("interview")

Everybody else: try not to feed the trolls!

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Brien Sz

The internet is amazing..., it's the one entity where folks can think they put a case of whup ass on someone without having to leave their chairs. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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FrankDracman

Subject: Levon on SNL

Levon and the RCO All-Stars SNL is being replayed. E (ent) 5/30 1pm EST. This is according to the great site = Rockontv.com I highly recommend it for USers. Go there and post when others are going to be on we all might appreciate. ex. Lucinda on Lett. 6/4

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Lil

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Carmen

A long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured an English Major. Taking the Major to their headquarters, the French General began to question him.

The French General asked, "Why do you English Officers all wear red coats? Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?" In his bland English way, the Major informed the general that the reason English Officers wear red coats is so that if they are shot, the blood won't show and the men they are leading won't panic.

And that is why from that day until now all French Army Officers wear brown pants.

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Lee

Nice review, John. Anyone else posting reviews, etc.

Peter, never mind cheap flights just follow your heart and damn the consequences.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see Garth and Maud in cities like Paris and London?

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Prince Hal

Subject: Loudon Wainright III

Great Comment Kool and as Loudon said in Prince Hals' Dirge: "In a fracus, I'll be ready to fray". Same holds true for most of the world whether they admit it or not. Human Nature my friends.......Now for something totally different

"Hey Packy"

Written by George Gerdes
Recorded by Loudon Wainwright III
From the album "T-Shirt" (Arista AL-4063, 1976)

I been shufflin' a lonesome old trail.
I'm gonna send a letter to my dog in the mail.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again.
My legs are tired and my feet are draggin',
But I ain't gonna stop 'til I see his tail waggin'.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again.
I heard that proverb tell, a dog is a man's best friend.
There's no more detainin', I'm walkin', it's rainin',
Packy's waitin' at the rainbow, he's waiting at the rainbow's end.
The clouds drift, the world is so wide,
A fellow feels lucky with a dog by his side.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again. A two-bit mutt, he ain't worth a dollar,
But you're sure gonna dig it when he comes when you holler.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again.
Here I come...
(instrumental)
You know that
I heard that proverb tell, a dog is a man's best friend.
No more detainin', now I'm walkin', it's rainin',
Packy's waitin' at the rainbow, he's waitin' at the rainbow's end.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' home.
I'm gonna scratch your little head, I'm gonna give you a little bone.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again.
Some folks look hard searching for somethin'
They could see so plain in that dog's tail thumpin'.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again.
Some folks are wonderin' why they was born.
They ain't never been swimmin' with a dog in the morning.
Hey Packy, I'm comin' back again.

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Richard

Subject: To the poster referring to himself as “Uncle Sam” (12.236.193.14)

“Uncle Sam” said “Richard, Would you be saying that if it was your family that was tortured and killed by that mad man?” Umm… Would I still be saying what exactly? Would I still be questioning if slurs directed at a nation of people were OK because I didn’t like their politicians? I think George W Bush blows like a 2 dollar hooker in a hurricane, but I don’t hate the American people because of that. I love Americans. I love U.S. culture. I think James Brown is the world’s most outstanding musician ever. Listen to all four discs of “Star Time” sometime and see if you don’t agree. Why isolate yourself from French people just because you don’t like their politicians?

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Pat Brennan

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Dave G.

Subject: A "Warren Zevon" question for Roz....or anyone.

Roz,you seem to be a woman who knows her music. You may remember me,we discussed a couple of issues about a month or two ago; I was just wondering if you know the artist "Warren Zevon" and if you do,what`s his health status at present?. I`ve been to his official site, and was sad to learn that he was diagnosed with inoperable Lung cancer in the tail end of last year. But I can`t find any recent news re-his position now. I would appreciate it if you could let me know Cheers! Dave (age 31,a huge Band fan!)

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Dale

Subject: Funny Posts

I find the funniest posts of all from Wit and Chuck who proclaim their pacifist superiorty while jumping in and out of the fray like no one noticed. We're all intitled to a little jab I guess. Freedom is a funny thing depending on the angle you are viewing it from. If the negativity bothers you so much why not change the format of the GB? Have a set list of comments where one could check off the comment that most closely applies to their thoughts. Then you could be certain that no one posts undesireable comments. You could even break it down to just two available comments - 1. Good. 2. Bad... Well, maybe not "Bad" because that could be considered negative and rude. Better just have one available Comment - 1. Good. Then if one doesn't agree with "Good", they don't have to check the box. Problem solved.

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JTull Fan

Subject: 'Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?...'

Ohhh, just stay. Just about everyone who quits comes back anyway. If I wanted a roomful of people just like me I could always lock myself in the bathroom.

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Lil

People from all over the world were affected by the events of 9/11...it wasn't only American lives that were lost. The real naive and stupid thing to do would be to lump people into "them" and "us" because of it. Accept people for _who_ they are, not where they come from.

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Dale Loi

Subject: Pete T.

I say stay, Pete T. A little controversey now and then keeps the pot stirred and makes it interesting. It gets a little stale around here otherwise.

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David Powell

Count it off & hit it "on the one"...Maceo!:

"I don't need nobody to give me nothing, just open up the door and I'll get it myself."
--James Brown

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Pete T

Subject: THE BUCK

I claim the dollar, I think I earned it.

If people want me to leave the guest book vote yes=leave no=stay. our call

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Peter Viney

At the risk of sounding pious – I’m another Francophile (a rare case of agreeing with Serge, but why not), and I also dislike seeing slurs directed at whole countries and people – any country or people. My great-nephew is 50% French. My family name, so I was told in Marseilles by a voluble hotel porter, is French. I’ve spent a lot of time in France- don’t knock it. I don’t think the spate of “French” jokes on the internet are funny- they’re all recycled 1940s ‘Italian jokes” anyway, and they weren’t funny the first time round either.

As for French music – there’s some significant recent dance stuff, jazz, ‘gypsy’ music and of course Serge Gainsbourg. French pop music was always a bit dire, but they know that too, and I’ve never heard a French person defend its Eurovision depths. The only place I ever saw the Rick Danko Grateful Dead tribute disc from Japan was in Paris- where I also got my Howlin’ Wolf ‘Rockin’ Chair’ album when it was deleted everywhere else in the world.

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Uncle Sam

Subject: Short Memories

Richard, Would you be saying that if it was your family that was tortured and killed by that mad man? Your Country? Real friends stick together no matter what and Tony Blair understood that. Especially when there are miles and miles of Dead Americans over there that bravely and proudly gave their lives for Europe the first 2 times around. Have you forgotten about that part? Short Memory seems to be contagious among the weak and small.

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Bones

No offense to Bob Dylan, but I would rather see a documentary about Garth Hudson. I would love to have Garth and Maud come to North Carolina.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Godfather of Soul

I see that South Carolina has pardoned James Brown for his 1988 and 1998 arrests and convictions. Link is on CNN.com

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Pat Brennan

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Ragtime

Hello,

I just dropped by for my annual Guestbook visit and read a few contributions. So good to see that all my old Band-friends are still there... and it's reassuring to know that nothing & nobody ever changes.

Hope to see you all next year!

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Richard

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Richard

Subject: France / Jon Langford / Mekons

What’s with all the derogatory comments about the French? I’ve heard some pretty nasty racial slurs in here against the French coming not only from new posters, but from a few regulars who I would have thought were more intelligent than that. I don’t understand where this attitude is coming from. Is this about the French non-support of the U.S.-lead attack on Iraq? Did your President tell you to hate the French and you just do it? Is this all about Serge? What kind of an example do you think you’re setting for your children?

Hey Pat B.: Your favorite critic and mine just turned in a great essay on Jon Langford and his various spin-off bands. Click on the link above to have a gander…

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Bill

Isn't there a Hoyt Axton song that goes, "Well I've never been to Norway, but I kinda like the guestbook"? Love/hate would be more accurate about now.

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Pat Brennan

I have to say calling this an American website as in the USA is pretty silly. Maybe a Norwegian North American website. And I've never been to France, but I do love Montreal and Quebec City.

David Powell, thanks for the Libby Titus/Love Has No Pride connect. I wish she'd write a book although it would be pretty painful.

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Woodlark (Alouette)

SERGE, merci pour your response. As a provencal-wannabe I admire the PASSION Francaise in everything you write. Hope to meet you in Midi in the summer. Bring your guitar with you and I'll bring my harmonica. Feel free to email me to get my cellular phone number anytime. And if you don't, it's allright, too. No hard feelings.

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Julie Parsons

Subject: Pictures

I believe Serge's photos are copyrighted so people won't lift them for profit. Most of his pix have been on this site since 1996. I smell jealousy and envy.

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Kalervo

Subject: French guitarists

Haa...Pete T...or someone was showing his lack of knowledge of French music and especially guitarists. I must say that France is one of the leading countries in new music today..jazz etc... Some critics say that France is the most exciting jazz country in the world today...

And those French guitarists, hmm... there are many exciting new Djangos out there, for instance Sylvain Luc, Richard Pinhas, Bireli Lagrene, Roger Eon and Marc Ducret.

I hope this Norwegian site of the Canadian band with the American musician will stay globally open. Lets be civilized and international!

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Todd Atkinson

Rich: Not that it matters, but I have no "French" blood in my veins. I was born & raised in the United States, and my ancestry is English & Scandanavian. I vote, and I pay taxes. I'm not sleepless, and I'm sitting at a desk.

I don't feel that rudeness has a place here period.

I agree with you that Dylan and America had a huge imapact on the success of The Band, and under different circumstances, they may or may not have "hit the big time. Robbie and money is a different issue. I thought that we were discussing the Band from a musical perspective.

The only reason that I got sucked into this mess was to point out that this web site is not the sole property of the United States. My apologies to the rest of the Guestbook for this "back and forth."
I have no more to say on this isssue.

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Charlie Young

Subject: John Hiatt One More Time

First off, thanks to Wittgenstein for the nice comment. I like this board a lot better when the focus is on music and above the level of Howard Stern or the World Wrestling Federation myself.

John Hiatt played a solo show at the great 500 seat Birchmere music hall in Alexandria, Virginia last night and it was just as varied and energetic as his gig there two nights before with his Louisiana-based band, the Goners (heck, one of 'em hails from LAKE CHARLES itself!). Live music just doesn't get any better than John Hiatt. I think my ideal concert evening right now might be Nanci Griffith backed by the Crickets (yes, Buddy Holly's band outlived the Experience) opening up for Hiatt with the Goners. Then they could all come out for the encore: a fifteen minute version of "Not Fade Away" with Bruce Hornsby on piano...

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JTull Fan

Subject: Robbie from TLW : "and there weren't enough people to have a fight!'

This GB is just reminding me of Robbie's story in TLW where there are three people in the club including the 1-armed dancer and they have a fight. Sorry, guess I'm stretching to put it all in a Band-related context!

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John W.

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paul godfrey

Subject: Wildwood Flower

Woody S & Amanda

Many Thanks for your direction.

shineonpaulg

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Wittgenstein

A lot of pathetic chauvinism is rearing it's ugly head in this music guestbook lately, making it a place that I don't want to look in on for a while. Thanks for bringing down the level. Having seen The Pianist recently I was vividly reminded again of what ideals of superiority bring to the world.

Thanks to David Powell, Pat Brennan, Charly from down in Ol' Virginny, Serge, Crabgrass, Peter Viney, John Donabie, Bayou Sam, Alan Edge and many others for your enjoyable contributions over time. I often learn things here but the worms are taking over. Hopefully they'll see the damage they wreak, or is it reek?

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Deeb

Serge, I have no idea what you are talking about....I am trying to write a research paper for my history class.

What did I say to offend you?

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David Powell

Thanks to the eloquent John D., for sharing some of the moments in the presence of two gifted people.

Calvin mentioned Libby Titus. Ms. Titus co-wrote the modern classic, "Love Has No Pride", with Eric Kaz. This beautiful song has been covered by many fine singers, including Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Nelson, Linda Ronstadt and Rita Coolidge. I once had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Nelson perform an incredibly powerful rendition of this song in a small club -- one that brought tears to the eyes & a fluttering in the heart. I would really like to hear Maud Hudson sing this song, accompanied by Garth.

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Dexy

John D -- Thanks for the Hudson show post. Really wish someone would get the Hudsons into the Midwest. Likewise, the Treasure Records video is great. Wonderful to see Garth and Levon jamming.

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John D

I wrote my review at about 2 in the morning. Just a few afterthoughts here. Peter; although your line about "catching a cheap plane fare to Toronto" was in jest, I can't tell you enough; or anyone for that matter, that if Garth takes this show to your town it's the equivalent of being starved for a very long time and then finally for one night you get the "feast" you've been waiting for. I think after years of "waiting for Chest Fever" for your Garth fix......this will more than make up for it. Because the room is long and narrow; it's very living room "like" and Garth makes you feel like your visiting him at his home. I saw more musicians (keyboard players) in the room last night. It was like a convention. Garth also got to meet a cousin he had never met before. His grandmother and her grandmother were sisters. Garth immediately made her feel like family.

Oh someone e-mailed me and asked me the length of the show and the names of all the tunes. 3 hours in its entirety. He did one hour straight through 9:30-10:30....took a 15-20 minute great and then he and Maud went right through to 12:45 a.m. With the exception of Maud's singing and a mention of Gershwin, he never talked about the piano titles. There was nothing played from "Sea To The North." Peter; if George Harrison was the "quiet" Beatle then Garth would probably get that same moniker as a member of The Band as we all know. To see him blossom and shine.....smile and laugh.....play what he wants to do........ in the way he want to present it........this is a man who actually has kicked it up a notch or two; if you can believe that. After seeing him last night.....I do beleive it!

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Todd Atkinson

Sorry for the mistake in my previous post. I meant to say "Robbie & Levon" not "the Robbie & Levon"

This American needs to work on his proof reading!

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Todd Atkinson

Rich: I was actually trying to emphasise that the Band has international "roots" rather than purely American. Manfred T referred to this website as "American." I don't think that that position is fair to the music fans who visit this site from around the world or to Jan, who hosts this site from Norway.

Yes, the Robbie & Levon did play with Dylan at Forest Hills in New York, but it was their show at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in England in 1966 that will go down in history. Their music is certainly steeped in America, and I guess you could trace a lot of that influence back to Africa. A lot of people feel that Robbie's songwriting is so effective because of his ability to look at the US as an outsider, even though most of his work was created here. I think that it was Ronnie Hawkins who brought Levon to Canada, and subsequently hired the men who became Hawk's, and then the Band. Thank you Richard for backing me up on that.

I guess my point is that the Band had a unique perspective which contributed to their success and popularity in the United States as well as internationally. I don't usually get political, or Nationalistic, but maybe instead of looking at everything as "us vs. them" we should just look at it like we're all in this together.

Hope that clears up my point of view.

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Michael

Further to Brien's last post, click above for more info.

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Brien Sz

Just read in the NY Post this morning that Dylan will sit down with Martin Scorcesse to do a filmed interview. To read the brief article, go to: www.nypost.com , then click the Entertainment button.

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Amanda

Thanks for the lovely description of Garth's and Maud's show. You made me feel like I was there and incredibly jealous--all at the same time.

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Lil Again

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Lil

Have a good day everyone.

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Richard

Subject: Louis Armstrong - An American Success Story?

Rich Cotton: I think what Todd was saying is that The Band are 4/5ths Canadian (i.e. from Canada). Correct me if I'm wrong Todd. You might want to take a minute to read the articles on this site by Rob Bowman (see link above) which will give you a detailed history of the group. Also check out Serge's great pictures of the Hawks and the Band in the "pictures" section of this site.

John D.: Your description of Garth and Maud's Toronto show was terrific,,, go again and give us some more reports, OK?

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Peter Viney

Thanks for describing the evening so well, John! The thought of it alone is great, but being able to see it twice in a week is awe-inspiring - almost had me looking up cheap flights to Toronto!

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Fred

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Rich Cotton

Subject: The Band - A Canadian success story?

I could be wrong here, but I thought The Band got their real start playing with Bob Dylan in America. Don't you think you are grasping at straws a little there Todd? Or are you saying they were mostly a Canadian success story that caught on later in America as an afterburn? Using that logic, shouldn't everything and everybody in the world really be considered African? Or better yet from the Garden of Eden? Where is that anyway?

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John D

Subject: Garth & Maud Opening Night

It's 9:20 p.m. We are on the 2nd floor of the Senator Restaurant and Jazz Room The room has been filling up since 8:30.

Suddenly out of the darkness Garth and Maud make there way to the left of the stage. Maud makes herself comfortable at a table. Garth is moments away from opening night. There is a Yamaha Grand Piano.....a small electronic keyboard and an Accordion on the stage.

It's almost show-time and I'm asked to introduce Garth. I am deeply honored. I mention the fact that we are just 1 short block from 333 Yonge Street the site of Le Coq' Dor where 40 years ago Garth Hudson was a Hawk. I ask Toronto to welcome him home and the place gives out a massive cheer and applause. Garth wastes no time.

He sits down at the keyboard and the magic begins. His fingers are moving rapidly between different rhythms. One moment it's classical in sound and within a flash he is into a boogie woogie & then on to a jazzy feel. As he said to me in my interview last Saturday, "John, it's all in the left hand." Everywhere once in awhile he yells out he's in 6/4 time or some other time signature. At one point he begins to sing. Almost sounding like a sailor singing a shanty. For the next hour he goes from Gershwin to other melodies that I do not recognize. He can be very comedic with his movements and quick comments into the mike. I notice that he may have a touch of Victor Borge in him. Flailing his arms and spinning in his chair........never missing a note and still keeping people smiling. The music continues as he moves from one instrumental to another flawlessly. Then it's Intermission.

I'm asked again to bring him on along with Maud Hudson who is now on stage. Maud begins with Willow Weep For Me. Garth follows that up with a 15 minute Gershwin moment. Time for Maud once again. This time it's Blind Willy McTell. Another instrumental from Garth and back to Maud with a gospel number. Back to Garth who goes into an instrumental (which I don't know) and suddenly it begins to sound a little familiar. It's the beginning of "It Makes No Difference" with Maud on Vocal. Garth then does a dazzling instrumental that reminds one of "The Genetic Method"; but more jazzy. It turns out to the a "Genetic Method of sorts that takes us right into "The Weight" which Maud does uniquely and brilliantly. Maud really does have a way with a song that makes it her own.

I forgot to mention that in both sets Garth takes up the Accordion and gives us many different melodies and bellow shakes. Suddenly you realize it's 12:45 am and they are saying good night. My wife gives Maud a gift of a teapot and Jasmine tea. She loves here tea and is quite happy about that. I say goodnight to Garth and he and Jan Haust invite me back again to introduce him whenever I want. I'm touched. He then mentions to the audience that the next night he'll pay tribute to Ronnie and Rick and Richard. "One night down and five to go John," says Garth as I make my way out into the night thinking back to the a very full evening of Garth Hudson. Kudos to Maud for the vocals. When they look at each other you see that of love and mutual respect. It was a great night. Looking forward to going back another evening this week.

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Manfred T.

Subject: Groveling and Begging for Mercy

Before you criticize another's English, you may want to proof your own. That said, I love to see a Frenchman grovel. Does my heart good knowing you realize the error of your ways. Kind of pitiful though, so I accept your apology. We Americans hate to kick a man when he's down, even if he is a backstabbing coward.

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Todd Atkinson

Manfred T: I'm not trying to take sides, or put anyone down, but isn't this website international rather than strictly American? It's hosted in Norway, and it's principal subject is a band that's 4/5th's Canadian. The Dixie Chicks however, could be considered American. I agree with you in spirit; just not in the details.

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Calvin

Ya never know when Band connections will appear. I was listening to a Bonnie Rait Boot from 1973, featuring Lowell George on Guitar and John Hammond on Piano-when she introduces a song as written by her good friend Libby Titus. I had no idea Libby ever wrote any songs-learn something new every day I guess.

And boys, regarding the French thing, steap back, deep breath, be nice.

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Long Distance Operator

Jan, that new icon appears to be the alternate cover for "Jubilation".

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Lee

Best wishes to Garth & Maud for the upcoming shows.

I'll be in Paris for a few days in July. Won't be there for Disney and I won't be there for Gypsy... Baby, baby, baby I'll be there for Rock N Roll.

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Manfred T.

Subject: Cowards and Backstabbers

I'm just wondering why anyone from France would even think about posting on an American Website, much less show arrogance in the process. Not that there's anything surprising about French arrogance, but arrogance mixed with irrelevancy smells worse than that French mascot Peppy Le Peu. I would suggest trying the Dixie Chicks board. You might find more folks in agreement over there, but then again I'm not sure that's what you're after in the first place. Reminds me of that little Chicken Hawk going up against Foghorn Leghorn. "Son, I say Son, get away from me now, you bother me." Swat. Just seems like referencing silly little cartoons is the only way to describe the situation accurately.

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Lars Pedersen

Subject: One More Dollar

PETE T.- You're getting close. The defense minister of the USA was asked a question just before the latest Iraqi War: How are you going to fight Iraq if France doesn't join your coalition? Mr. Rumsfield replied, "Going to war without the French army is like going deer hunting without an accordian player."

In truth, I would never condemn an entire nation or a race of people. When I spent a summer hitching through Europe (a LONG time ago) I would stay at student hostels and we would compare notes. Austria and Norway have beautiful scenery, England is the easiest country to hitch-hike in, France has the most arrogant people anywhere. So I went into France expecting a lot of rude people and all I met were good ones. Throughout the countryside people were very kind to me. So I guess it only proves that's what's true for one person isn't always true for another.

Before I left Europe I was telling someone in some hostel that the French were very good to me. He smiled and said, "Yes, but did you go to Paris?" I told him I tried to avoid cities. "Then you never met the RUDE people of France."

So here we are with Serge not only going back to Paris and southern France, but he was actually RAISED THERE! IT ALL FITS! Serge has been using the gb to bone up on his arrogance. And I think he will stand up to anyone, anywhere, and come out number one. Serge, you are the man. Hurt us all you want....but please don't ever leave us.

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Cousin Paul

Subject: Garth Hudson

Going to see Garth tomorrow night, Wednesday. We have dinner/show reserved, but will be at the Imperial Pub, just down the street at about 4:30 if any G.Bers are intrested in hooking up. Will have a good time and post about it!!!!! Be good Paul.

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Penny

Subject: love "the band" And "Robbie "

I've listened to your music for years and still today. I only wish I could hear more on this web page, so I can turn others on to it.

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Norbert

Subject: KaZaa down: HOLLAND FALLS FOR DAYNA KURTZ

DAYNA KURTZ (NYC), "new" in Holland...... great!!! ...... must be Band related ......

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Pete T

Subject: France

France sucks?

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Pat Brennan

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Pat Brennan

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Hi

That link Joy just posted to the video at Treasure records is priceless......especially Garth and Levon fans should take note.

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Peter Viney

Serge- I found the Django site interesting. Yes, I went and looked. And no, I know absolutely nothing about gypsy music, except seeing some in Spain, and also seeing some good flamenco there, but I wouldn't know the difference between the two. I did see the original Antonia Gardes flamenco Carmen in Madrid with Paco de Lucia in the mini orchestra of three guitarists and it was one of my best musical evenings. And I've seen Paco de Lucia since. So I can imagine that there is really great stuff about, and I'm sure Paco isn't gypsy music, but he is a great guitar player. But I don't know about it. I've no wish to ram Disney into anyone's orifice. Enjoy it. I'm sure you will.

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Joy Munsey

Subject: Dixie Hummingbirds Update

There was a new video just posted at http://treasurerecords.com featuring Larry Campbell, Tony Garnier, Garth Hudson , and Levon Helm on the swing standard "Avalon".

Joy

http://members.cox.net/larrycampbell2000

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JTull Fan

Subject: Just when the GB gets slow...

a fight breaks out! Any bets as to the day and hour politics get sucked into it? I say 7:16 am eastern standard time (U.S.) tomorrow. Minimum bet: $1.00 U.S., or .95 Euros.

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bob wigo

I'm sorry. Did someone say something about people here being concerned with "oneupmanship"?

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Bones

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Deeb

Does anybody know how I can contact Robbie Robertson without invading his privacy? I am doing my Junior Seminar paper in history on Native American contributions and would like to get the story on how he managed to get Native American Music as a category for the grammys.

Entered at Tue May 20 21:24:26 CEST 2003 from (12.31.43.150)

bob wigo

Subject: John D. -- Garth Hudson

John, I hope you have a marvelous time. Enjoy every note.

I've attached a link to the website of the Kimmel Center here in Philadelphia. In 2006 the center will debut it's concert organ comprised of six thousand pipes. Although it's a bit into the future wouldn't it be something to hear the great Garth Hudson push that behemoth to its limits? If there's an opportunity please pass along the site address to Garth. There's contact information there. I would be first in line to hear that performance.

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John D

Just spoke with Maud and they have "landed" in Toronto. They've been here a couple of days and are now doing some TV Press; before tonights show. Should be a treat.

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tony

Subject: norah jones' "bessie smith" at tribeca

Just flipping through the tube and saw a concert on mtv celebrating the Tribeca film Festival (hosted by Deniro). To close the show, Norah Jones did her version of Bessie smith. I never heard it before. Boy, this girl can sing. I almost turned it off not realizing what song she was doing, but then i heard that keyboard and I kept it on. Would've been better to hear Robbie's guitar licks. Anyway great to see The Band on TV in some fashion (wonder how many of the people in the audience had a clue). Proof once again that you darn East Coasters (NYers) have cornered the market on anything Band-related! Throw us a bone out here in the midwest!!

"Now all the crazy things that I had to try
I tried them all and then some"

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Woodlark

Subject: To Susan (about OPERA browsers), Serge and gypsy music

Hi Susan. I use Opera 6.05 but I have visited this site with earlier Opera versions as well. Never had any problem. Opera 7 (which you mentioned) has a very powerful email client - almost TOO powerful for me. It saves all emails and attachments and addresses in many different places. If you are security minded it takes awhile to clean it after you have used it. I installed Opera 7 but then I uninstalled it and went back to 6.05. I am such a nostalgic guy - I have installed the original REMINGTON type writer sounds to my Open Office as well!

SERGE! Seriously, You shouldn't attack the people living in South of France. "We" who "live" there won't let you change the file while driving the autoroute to Marseille! Please come to Camargue and Arles and you'll meet the living gitane culture. Please email me and I'll give you my cellular phone number so we can meet in South of France in the summer and mess around!!! We'll invite Norbert, too! OK?

Email: woodlark.geo(Danish pastry)yahoo.com
My link is (only) my gb vCard

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John W.

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John Cass

Subject: B-Day

Happy Birthday to one of my favorites.... JOE COCKER!!

any funny stories or concert stories from anyone in this GB regarding the Mad Dog... I would love to hear em!!

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Chris

Subject: Pilgrimage to Big Pink

Hi... For fun and amusement, I think it's time to finally take a trip to the hallowed ground and the surrounding area of Big Pink. As a major Band fan, I've been wanting to do this for a while (and it's not that far from here, don't know why I've waited so long). So, now that I have some time off, I'm finally going to make the trip -- one day next week after Memorial Day. If anyone else will be in the area, it would be great to meet other Band fans as well.

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Lil

Jubilation?

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tony

Subject: bones

Hey bones thanks for the heads up on that '70 tour of canada. I've been hearing rumblings about a film of that for a long time. Wouldn't it have been great to have had a camera on that train with Jerry, Richard , Janis, etc.. (if those walls could talk..). Whatever they put out will be fantastic I'm sure. do you know if there's any concert footage? Any jam sessions on the train? If you have any other info on this project please email me alupo80ataol.com. Thanks.

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Dave Z

John D: Wishing you a magical night also!!!

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John D

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John D

Thanks Ed for getting me in a Doug Sahm frame of mind this morning. I had forgotten that when you put his early works....Sir Douglas Years........The Atlantic Sessions with Dylan & Friends and the Texas Tornados.......you have one great musical journey for the late Mr. Sahm.

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John D

Thanks Lil........Looking forward to it. Just listening to a recording of Garth & Maud doing "The Weight" I only have about a minute and a half of it. Sounds great with solo piano and vocal. I believe this will come out eventually on CD.

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Joy Bergstrom

Subject: Very Old Friend

Hi Bruce, I heard that you were playing at the Old Cesario's the night before my 40th reunion but I can't get there. How are you. Do you remember me? You look great! Can you stop by the NRHS on Sunday June 1st to say hello? Joy

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Lil

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Johnny Canuck

Subject: Love the Band (missing Rick Danko)

Thanks so much for this totally GREAT BAND resource site !!! IT's really the best i've yet been able to find on the net. Sooooooo many great musical memories :) As it stands i've been thinking a lot too lately about the tragic & untimely loss of Mr. Rick Danko. I can still clearly remember being out on tour in a club down in Vancouver when i heard the news back in December of 99'. He really seemed to have an incredible & loving spirit :) After being here for a spell the other night i ended up surfin' on over to Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins' homepage. Not that i'm in the habit exactly of emailing "celebs" but as it turned out i felt moved enough to drop the guy a line. Defying the odds, it seems he's bounced back from a bout with cancer; he's now AMAZINGLY got a totally clean bill of health. Anyways, it blew me away today when i checked my email & discovered he'd got back to me through his secretary. Highly instrumental within the course of modern music history, the guy is one total class act. Long live the BAND !!! JC. "Everything dies baby that's a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back ..."

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Dave Hopkins

Speaking of Augie Meyers, I just got back from seeing him play as part of John Hammond's band in Oakland. At least half the set was Tom Waits songs, mostly from the "Wicked Grin" album Hammond did a few years ago which Waits played on and produced. I would've liked to have heard more bottleneck slide from Hammond (only one song), but well worth the $10 ticket price nonetheless.

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Ed Voci

Subject: Doug Sahm, Texas Tornadoes

The above clip is a short video of Sir Doug, Freddy, Augie and Flaco tooling around in a Caddie, telling stories, all with a "Are You Goin' To San Antone" backdrop. How did Doug and Rick ever hook up? Never mind, I probably don't want to know.

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Mike Keaton

Subject: Actors

Better than Barney Rubble even? I'm partial to Coal Miner's Daughter actually. The man can do no wrong. Anything he wants.

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Charlie Young

Subject: Levon With Jane Fonda

During a special TV program tonight for the 50th anniversary of the ABC network, a short clip of Levon with Jane Fonda from the TV movie, "The Dollmaker," was shown. I remember seeing that back then and thinking that Levon was an excellent actor.

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Susan

Well, I don't see any little pink house, and I do use Opera, and second Jan's recommendation. Of course that could be because I'm still using 5.01 and they are up to 7.1 now. I know, I should upgrade, but I should also reinstall my OS, and I have not had the time or energy to do that for more than a year. Anyway, Opera is a very fine browser and it's cool, too. Computer geeks are impressed, and think I know a lot more about the tricksy little devices than I do.

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Lil

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Serge

Subject: Viney

My sole purpose is to attend the Django Reinhardt Annual Fest. Spanish gypsies, such as Manitas de Plata or the Gypsy Kings are commercialized repetitive boring stuff after a while.. They sing in Spanish although they're all French citizens living in the south of France. I am talking about non-singing, swing groups of gyps guitarists from Germany, Holland, Belgium, France and even England etc.. who converge yearly to Samois, 30 min. from Paris. Django is buried in the local cemetary. Check it out. It'll give you a whole new appreciation of guitar playing. Check out the site. Click on NEW...

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bob wigo

From all I've heard and read it would have been well worth the trip to Paris to see and hear the great Dexter Gordon perform. Great music is great music in any language. I would have been thrilled to see an American jazz master of Mr. Gordon's musical stature no matter where he performed.

There are many American musicians who have blossomed and grown on the European scene. I sure would not have passed on seeing Louis Armstrong play there....or anywhere else for that matter.

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Peter Viney

Serge – would I ignore my best pal? No way. I just took your point that you knew the area. I agree that one doesn’t go to Paris to listen to American music (though you’ll find a far better American jazz / blues selection than in most US cities there). I also like “gypsy” guitarists but I’ve heard more Spanish than French personally. My tour guide bit was merely to point out that it’s worth checking the paper for a venue at EuroDisney (or Disneyland Paris or whatever this year’s name is) where both Taj and Garth have appeared comparatively recently. Having done a few working tours in France, when the park first opened, French people tended to be very anti. After ten years or however long it’s been open, I pick up that more now see it as a good place to take the kids on a wet weekend and have accepted it. They grumble about cultural imperialism, but it wouldn’t be France if they didn’t grumble a bit, being more like the British than they’d care to admit. Maybe you’ve found differently, but I noticed a distinct change of attitude among parents of young kids. And Space Mountain in Paris is SO much better than Orlando …

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Bones

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Charlie Young

Subject: Emmylou...John Hiatt

Yesterday on CBS news radio I heard a beautiful clip of a duet between Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow from the June Carter memorial service. I'm not sure what the song was, but I wanted to hear the whole thing.

Last night John Hiatt and the Goners turned in a roller coaster ride of a show here in Virginia. I've been to several Hiatt shows, but this was the first one with the Goners (including the amazing Sonny Landreth on guitar) and they do add an extra edge to Hiatt's brilliant songs. It was a little like Neil Young with Crazy Horse, but more to my taste.

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David Powell

Subject: Vassar Clements / Stephane Grappelli

Several years ago, Stephane Grappelli joined Vassar Clements to record a great CD, appropriately titled "Together At Last". Highly recommended! (see above link)

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jh

1...2...3

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Dave Z

Goodnight, goodmorning, ga-day... don't no whether I'm coming or going... well, I'm not going... but I hope some kind Canadians tape the Garth PBS thing on Thur (right?)... I'd love to get a copy and would gladly dub the recent Muddy PBS in exchange...

Good luck this week Maud & Garth... and I hope all those lucky enough to see the shows really enjoy themselves... and post something for us...

Serge, you made me get off my butt and finally order a Django CD... I gotta have some of dat geepsey music...

Reading all the recent Danko stories feels like opening up the windows and letting the cool breezes come in to a hot house... can you imagine a hot bath next to an open window letting in cold air... and all the while Live on Breezehill playing in the background... yessiree, that's relaxin'... Weider's playing is impecable too... I had to design a beer bottle for my ad class, and I put a '52 tele on it, bouha!!! btw, I picked up a bargin CD... blues tribute to the Dead... pretty cool stuff including 2 songs where Amy Helm sings in her strong woman voice... nicely done... anyway, back to Rick, I was recollecting somebody's post about him playing at their wedding... what a nice story, I was also at a wedding this past Sat... oh well, I'm just ramblin' on here... funny thing happened this evening... I was fighting my PC... trying to get a typeface manager program to work... when all of a sudden a message pops up saying there is a problem with the haunted house typeface... house of horror and house of death typefaces... which jams me up... so I let out a disgruntal growl... and right when I'm done... bam!!! my son's kids guitar just explodes by itself... the glue comes undone... and strings fly off... kinda freaked freaked the hell out of me... especially since I was talking about religious stuff at the wedding after about 5 drinks or so... with a buddy... damn, for a minute my imagination got the best of me... I think I was reading something about the Exorcist movie earlier too... anyway, now I hear birds outside so I gotta go... bye...

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jerry

Email me, I lost your address...

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woody s.

Subject: wildwood flower

paul g. i believe the words (maybe chords) to wildwood flower are available at the above .click on tabs and it's under carter family i'm reading a great book about the family "will you miss me when i'm gone"

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Lil

Beautiful words by Roseanne Cash at the funeral of her step-mother, June Carter Cash.
Very Touching.

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Mickie Warwick

Subject: Choo Choo Ch'Boogie

Levon, Sweet music man, what were you thinking? I know we are Arkansas hicks, but we KNOW and LIVE the blues. I was incredibly honored to talk to you in Brinkley (I am a surveyor - the Initial Point for the Louisiana Purchase thing - and a music lover). I did not grow up here, but I have lived here long enough to know the blues. Memphis and the King Biscuit Blues Festival at West Helena - awesome Delta Blues. I was ready to hear whatever you wanted to play - rock or blues - you are always good. But, hmmmm the Barnburners without your daughter were sort of two dimensional. I am sure they do fine in Woodstock, but in the Arkansas delta, they sounded like a photograph of the real thing. Right now, I am listening to you singing on "The Last Waltz" -- "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". That is NOT two dimensional - it has depth. Well, what do I know - I am just a female surveyor in Arkansas. I still am deeply honored to have talked to you at the new museum in Brinkley and it was a highlight of my life. I know it is easy to dismiss the delta of Arkansas - there is not a lot here, but the blues run deep here. How can you feel the blues without having ever felt sweat dripping into chigger bites working in the summer here? The feel has something to do with the heat and humidity that makes hyper activities impossible. Well, what do I know... Anyway, it was a great honor to talk to you. Mickie

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JQ

Subject: Levon session & El Rayo X

There was a bit in the LA Times today about Levon & Charlie Sexton playing on Rufus Wainwright's new record. Also a note that David Lindley has reformed El Rayo X with most of the original crew.

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Peter Viney

Thanks, Amanda- I won't attempt the several hours download!

Check Mojo for an excellent article on Richard & Linda Thompson. The same issue has Barney Hoskyns on Led Zeppelin - not my favourite band by any means, but an interesting interview.

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Amanda

It's not "Stay a Little Longer" by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs, although that would have been a great song for Rick. The song they are performing is "Stay All Night", written by Bob Wills.

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Peter Viney

Amanda- that video clip is 31 MB which with my dial-up connection looks like literally hours of download. Before I start and thus tie up my computer for ages, is it the Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs "Stay" as covered by the Four Seasons, Jackson Browne, The Hollies? I'm particularly interested because we're preparing a cover version of the song for an ESL audio, and only last week I was putting the Maurice Williams, Four Seasons & Jackson Browne on a reference CD for the producer. (I want the Four Seasons handclaps, the Jackson Browne female soul voice bit, but in other ways the original is best. The Hollies version is total crap, though it was the first I heard and I loved it - until I heard the others). The thought of a Rick Danko version is fascinating!

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Hank W.

Subject: Grand Ol' Opry w/ Little Jimmy Dickens and the Carter Family

Has anyone seen those old '50's Grand Ol Opry reruns with The Carter Family and Little Jimmy Dickens? The ones where the color is hallucinagenic bright? Classic June.

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Dawg

Subject: June, Johnny, Neil & Bob, Matt and Me

Anyone see Johnny & June opening for Neil in the early 80's? Wild night in GA at the Omni, then on to the Moonshadow. Johnny opened and June joined him. Great show. Just a classic. Then Neil came on and rocked very hard but we HAD to cruise as he was peaking to make it over to the Moonshadow Saloon in time to see Bobby and the Midnights. Same night, damn it! And Neil was really on that night. Rockin! Turns out we should have stayed since the Bobby show wasn't even close. Hard to choose when the Bobby tics were freebies won on the radio. And a hard show to leave, but what can you do? A man's got to do what a man's got to do. Or Make your choice and live with it. Yea, I know, it's only a concert. So after the show my friend wanted to give Bob a picture he had taken years back. He waited at the back stage door with all the rest of the heads. That wasn't my thing so I stood off to the side in the dark waiting for him to return. All of the sudden this side door opens that I'm standing next to and out pops Bob and Matt Kelly in Wool Hat disguises trying to bypass the mob. The limos were parked right there. It surprised the hell out of me and scared the hell out of them when they noticed I was standing there in the dark. All I could think of to say was, "Hi Bob". But it came out in this really creepy voice. "Hi Bob" like silence of the lambs. They looked at me wide eyed like I was going to pull a Mark David Chapman on them and didn't say a word. I don't blame them since I even kind of scared myself. They just scurried on into the limo and drove off making a clean getaway leaving that crowd waiting in the rear. I think it freaked me out as much as it did them. I wonder if they remember that. "The night I freaked out two of my rock idols". And wanting so bad to be "cool". Gotta love it! Good Band story, eh? Oh yea, June and Johnny. That's right. Anyway, they were real good.

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Amanda...one more time

Subject: Wildwood Flower...another link & "Stay a Little Longer"

I have been checking out all the video clips and Rick Danko, Gary Busey and Paul Butterfield, Saturday Night Live, 03.10.1979 is so cool. Rick was really movin'...what a great clip...thanks, Jan.

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Amanda

Subject: Paul G. & Wildwood Flower

It is pretty strange that you mentioned the song "Wildwood Flower". I have been going through the lyrics of all The Carter Family songs since Mrs. Cash's death. I almost posted the lyrics of "Wildwood Flower" yesterday in honor of her life. My Mother has loved The Carter Family since she was a child. I believe you will find the link above helpful.

God bless June Carter Cash and her beautiful, true pioneer soul.

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paulg

Subject: Wildwood Flower

A follow up to Lil asking about a song. I used to be able to play 'Wildwood Flower' but after 30 years it escapes me. Anyone know of a website or another way I can get tab or sheet music. I tried to buy it locally but no luck.

btw It was a real honour looking back for Julia and I to have caught Johnny & June at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, years back. shineonpaulg

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Peter J. Lee

I've found the Band's story, history and music to be a real treasure for many years. I'm in the midst of a second reading of Levon's book and find it fascinating. It's interesting that, after the first reading, it seemed the the major scism in the Band was between Robbie and Levon although shortly after that first reading, I heard both of them do the same song 'The Weight'; Robbie at the Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Levon at the VH-1 Honors show.(Of more interest is (1)that Sheryl Crow was on stage for both events and (2) Jacob Dylan, at the Vh-1 thing, took a verse. I'm sure Levon knew him when Jacob was in diapers.) I recently stumbled across the Best of the Band Vol 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Finally, somewhere in my vinyl collections is the RCO Allstars record. Another treat. Hope it sees life on CD. pjlrockatcomcastdotnet

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Lil

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loz

Subject: song

lil: alan jackson - i'd love you all over again

for lyrics

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Lil

I wanted to mention that when I told my friend I was going to ask about the song in here, she asked why on a board dedicated to The Band? I said.."These folks know _everything_!" (Dont make a liar out of me! :-)

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Lil

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PutEmUp (Jeff)

Keep on singing!

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Carter

Subject: Rick's grave

Several months back and then again several weeks back, I stopped at Rick's grave in Woodstock. Probably all the other graves near his have headstones. His has a metal marker and next to it are what seems to be a party toy, cross made of twigs, a Canadian flag and on the grave, some roses. There's plenty of footprints on the dirt over his grave, too. Right away, one wonders why he doesn't have a large headstone, "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," blah, blah, blah. Then, when you get your head right, his grave looks perfectly natural.

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Spiritedwillow

Subject: Robbie Robertson and Band

I would just like to wish you many blessings for your wonderful music. I especially love the song Unbound. Wado Spiritedwillow spiritedwillow@hotmail.com

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moi

Subject: safety

robbie stay away from them. news today is temple of set ebing busted for child sacrifices which clapton and bronnitt are atatched to .. tell everyone. Love, Lauren

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JTull Fan

Subject: Thanks to Bill/Report from Vegas for Viney

Bill, thanks a bunch! Your link was greatly appreciated! Peter, I am home from Vegas much to my delight. Not my type of town or people (at least the tourists, I mean). Dining wise, I recommend Buca Di Beppa, an excellent italian chain that serves family-style entrees at a very reasonable cost, PF Changs, an excellent Chinese chain, or Cozymels for Mexican. I won a jackpot but lost it all back. Fortunately, it was on a nickel machine so I was only up $3.00 and down $1.15 upon departure!

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Lil

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Mike D.

I haven't heard any Django in a long time. The mention of Mr. Grapelli reminded me of something. Dickey Betts is also a fan of Django in a major way. In early 1974 his intention was to travel to Paris to record an album with Grapelli. That was the plan, until he met Vassar Clements at a bluegrass music festival in Kissimee, Florida. Thus, the "Highway Call" album. I can only imagine what the album would have been like with Grapelli. leaning more towards jazz and not country most likely.

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Chris Wilkie

Subject: Gene/NE

Hey Gene- things are great in the North East, thanks for asking. The whole quayside of the Tyne is really happening at the moment with new galleries and music venues in development, so hopefully the old place will start swinging a little more like the good old days again. :-)

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Serge

Viney, you're preaching to the choir. I grew up in a suburb of Paris. I go back almost every year, and I have relatives who live a couple of km.'s from Eurodisney. I know the place well, and stay away from it. Going to Europe to see american acts seems a little silly. I get more goosebumps from a good manouche swing guitar group. Do yourself a favour, and check out the Django Festival someday. Eric Clapton and other so called great pickers "unplugged"...my ass.(As a for instance). I've seen teenage gypsy guitarists in action who would scare them all into early retirement.

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Bill J.

Can anyone please lay down Robbie's eulogy for Rick? It was very nice as I remember.

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Charlie Young

Subject: June's Gone/Django Mourning

David Powell comes up with some of the best posts. The musical range of reference is one of the things that keeps me coming back to this place--people who know how great the music of Django Reinhardt and the Carter Family were, but also that guys like Mark O'Connor and David Grisman carry on their traditions today.

I just pulled out a bargain multi-disc Django Reinhardt set that I hadn't listened to in ages and it sounds damn good here after midnight. I first heard Reinhardt paired with the great Stephane Grapelli and was hooked. The only thing I'd heard vaguely close to that back then was an album Jean-Luc Ponty playing the music of Frank Zappa. Now I know why David Crosby named his young son Django...

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Woodstock Records

Subject: Kingston Gathering/Prof. Louie & Crowmatix free gig

Hi all - This one's for all you Crowmatix fans and a good cause. -

PRESS RELEASE - The Armed Forces Appreciation Committee of Ulster County with the Cooperation of the City of Kingston and the County of Ulster is proud to announce the 1st Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day Gathering on Saturday, May 17th 10AM to 2PM at the TR Gallo Memorial Park on the Strand in Kingston,NY.

Professor "Louie" and the Crowmatix - the Woodstock based roots rock group who's members are renowned for their work with Rock N Roll Hall of Famer's "The Band", Bob Dylan and Hot Tuna will perform 11:15 am. - 1:30pm.

Come and help show support and appreciation for our country's troops, past and present.

Thanks! Tom/Woodstock Records

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Paul Presler

Subject: Just Fishing And Playing Music

I would like to see you play in my town someday,I'll take you fishing.

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John D

Lionel wrote the song Lil.

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Lil

Also, Rick never "officially" recorded the tune, but he sings it with such emotion and such passion, that he should have. I have it if you'd like a copy, or perhaps Jan (who I know also has it).. could put it on the site? It's beautiful tune...and one that I think everyone should hear Rick do at least once.

Have a good night everyone.

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tony

Subject: Lil's song/ remembering Rick

Lil, do you have any idea who wrote that song originally, or who has released it on album (did Rick??). Those lyrics are the most beautiful I've read in so long, I'm hanging those words up on the wall somewhere. I bet hearing Rick sing it was outta sight.

On that note, I know it's been said before, but I really want to thank everyone for their stories lately about meeting/seeing Rick perform in his later solo shows. I'm a younger fan and only found out about The Band right before Rick died, never got to see him play, spent many a night though listening to that mountain wail becoming a messy puddle of emotion. Anyway, lately I've been talking to some friends about how we don't like people who get starstruck. When you meet your legends, what can you actually say to them that hasn't already been asked? The point is though, when you love the music as much as many love the Band, I think people want to reassure themselves that the musicmakers are just as great as the music. Case in point: All of the Rick Danko stories. I'll never get to meet Rick or hear him play live but through your experiences my heart warms at what a wonderful person he seems to have been. Just a litle sad at being born in the wrong generation (these damn kids and their Limp Biscuits...)

Have a great weekend all (and to all you Viney-bashers: Don't make me come and find you.)

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Bayou Sam

Peter and Serge making nice. There is hope.

It's a beautiful thing.

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David Powell

As we observe these milestones, we are heartened by the fact that the rich musical legacies of The Carter Family & Django Reinhardt will live on. In the hands of some, like Mark O'Connor & David Grisman, they often intersect in full swing.

The Carter Family legacy also lives on in the next generation through Tiffany-Anastasia Lowe, June's grand-daughter. Her mother is Carlene Carter; her father is Nick Lowe. She is a singer-songwriter, who has also mastered the guitar picking style made famous by her great-grandmother Maybelle Carter. On the last album June Carter Cash released, she included a tongue-in-cheek cautionary song to her grand-daughter.

"Tiffany run, find an earthquake girl
Go jump in a crack
Just don't let Quentin Tarantino find out where you're at
'Cause Quentin Tarantino makes the strangest movies I've ever seen"
--(Tiffany Anastasia Lowe by June Carter Cash)

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Peter Viney

Serge- as you’re winging your way into Paris I’ll be flying to the USA. Arm wrestling’s not really my chosen sport (my typing hand is too precious), but if our paths do ever cross, my long-standing offer to buy you a drink (Glenfiddich?) still stands, and we can do some verbal wrestling. A genuine note- travellers to Paris often avoid Disneyland, but the music bar there frequently has good bands. I saw Taj Mahal there. Earlier this year Burrito DeLuxe with Garth Hudson played there, and I was tempted to brave the tunnel. It rejoices under some particularly silly name (Billy Bob’s?) but they do have good music. Worth checking out the daily papers as it’s a fast and short train ride, and it’s outside the park proper, just 100 metres from the station.

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Rick Q

Had to finally write because of all the Danko nostalgia I've been readin in the Guestbook..here's the first of my many Danko experiences..it was either very late 1995 or early 1996 at NYC's Bottom Line, Rick's performin w/ Ronnie Hawkins & Levon, played a song he wrote in memory of Richard (don't recall the name of song, let me know if someone does)(who's going to write Rick's song? I digress)..after the second show, late, we all bellyup to the tiny bar they have there, Rick's very friendly, way too seriously I ask him why Smith's version of The Weight is on the Easy Rider album, he says that's business and he doesn't discuss business, he's still friendly so I pull out a pic from Levon's book and ask him to autograph, like always & forever, he signs off "Keep on Rockin!" God he was havin fun. So was God that night.

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Ben Pike

In remembering June we should not forget her as a legacy of the amazing Carter Family; who's recordings may turn a hundred in our lifetime, yet still crackle with grit, soul and poetry.

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Joy Munsey

Subject: Dixie Hummingbirds

Dave Z and anyone else who is interested: You can pre-order the Hummingbirds cd now at the Treasure Records website. The link is above.

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Charley P.

Subject: Thanks Lil

Thanks Lil! Boy, it all came back very clearly. Had me goin' again just reading the lyrics. Thanks.

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Serge

Subject: DJANGO

Django Reinhardt died 50 years ago today, May 16, 1953. Gypsy swing guitar players from all over Europe will gather at the Annual Django Memorial Festival near Paris the last week end of June. Big names of that genre will be there this year. The Rosenberg Trio, the Ferre Brothers, Tchavalo Schmitt, Martin Taylor and many more will perform. The impromptu jam sessions are most fun, where you can hear gypsies as young as 12 yrs. try to cut each other. Come and see what real guitar playing is like. Check the link. Go to NEW, for Samois.

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Bones

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Gene

Keith G. - I'm with you for 2 out of 3 (I pick Little Feat instead of Cream, though)

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Richard

Subject: June Carter

I remember not too long ago seeing June Carter for the first time ever in an acting job. She was playing Robert Duvall’s mother in “The Apostle”. I was intrigued, thinking that she looked so much older than the picture in my mind’s eye of June on the “Johnny Cash Show” from when I was a kid. Maybe it’s more true of movie stars than musicians, but it’s funny how you can remember folks from when they were famous and forget that they continued on. As if everybody is frozen at the time of their greatest fame.

God bess June Carter.

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Ray Pence

Rest in peace, one of the last true American legends. She embodied and expressed authentic country, and more. Let's say America at its best. I think it is true that she is responsible for Johnny's survival in many ways. Recall how he looked alongside Dylan in "Eat the Document"? And yes, it sounds a bit cold, but I'm surprised he's outlived her. But if anyone's indestructible, it might be Johnny. I went to a concert of his and June's in 1982. One of the all-time greats. Presence, charisma, and artistry to burn. And just the right measure of pure danger, even after he was born again. Endearing moment: Johnny and June's reworking of Ray Charles' "What I'd Say." She couldn't bring herself to sing "See the girl with the diamond ring/She's knows how to shake that thing," and changed it to "I know where she got that thing."

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Keith G.

Subject: The BAND

Gene, the other bands are the Beatles and Cream! Sounds like a meal!

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Serge

Cousin Paul. I never said you had no balls. I was quoting Viney's claim that anonymous posters "have no balls". Guess you have to learn to read these entries carefully, and not fly into a kneejerk response, like that dingbat Mingus and so many other dimwits here. I am still a little puzzled at your critique of Viney on one hand, then kissing his ass a couple days later saying " I was just kidding". Can't sit on the fence here. Don't get intimidated. Viney never does. He'll always tap dance with a rebuttal or a justification for his 50%...He'll find the weapons of mass destruction, even if he has to plant them first. Oops! sorry I got my brits mixed up here.

VINEY, I'll be in Paris at the end of June for a couple of weeks. Hop through the tunnel and meet me. We'll arm wrestle.

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David Powell

Subject: JUNE CARTER CASH

Like so many, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of June Carter Cash yesterday. It is been said, that while studying at the Actor's Studio with Elia Kazan, fellow student James Dean was quite smitten with young Ms. Carter. While he would go on to make his mark as the Rebel Without A Cause & die young, she would choose to give another young rebel, Johnny Cash, a cause to fight his demons and live, love & share a wonderful productive life together with her. Now his darling companion is gone and my thoughts & prayers are with Mr. Cash.

"The taste of love is sweet.
When hearts like ours meet.
I fell for you like a child.
Oh, but the fire went wild."

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Bill

Richard: Yup. I think I know who Paul is. I definitely knew Bob Bryden, who I believe started Star. Speaking of the record shows, it always amazes me how little interest there is in Band material among the general record-buying public.

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Charlie Young

Subject: John Hiatt

Click "my link" for a fine and funny feature about John Hiatt (including some great interview lines from the man himself).

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Richard

Subject: What Bill?

Hey Bill from Toronto... are you Bill Munson? I'm just curious if I've met you before at record shows. I used to share a table with Paul from Star Records once in a while.

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Bill

Subject: Martin Barre

JTullFan: you might be interested in this article, which the author sent to me because of our mutual interest in former Barre colleague Malcolm Tomlinson, who has lived here for the last 30+ years. The nearest thing to a Band link in all of this, aside from Varsity Stadium, is that the group that Tomlinson led at the time of his second solo LP included ex-Hawk Scott Cushnie on keyboards.

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Chris Wilkie

Hey Gene: thanks- I'll probably be back in Maine at the end of next month. I love it there!

Everyone else: Really enjoying the Danko anecdotes and reminiscences- thanks for sharing them! Sorry to hear about JCC.

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Empty Now

Subject: Wisdom

Thanks to all the wonderful people, the victory of ethics, of wisdom.....

Yazooman: very glad to read you, that forced me to post agin

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John D

Subject: Link to June Carter Cash in the Tennessean

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John D

I awoke this morning with the news that June Carter Cash died yesterday with Johnny and her family around her. I feel such a deep sadness for Mr. Cash this morning. He proposed to her on stage back in 1968 in London, Ontario. Johnny said that she could see through all the pills and the booze and the deceit and anger he had inside himself. He said, "She could see deep into the kernel inside of me." Watching that last video of June looking at Johnny from the stairs is now quite eerie. Who would have thought that she would have passed before him? God Bless June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash and the entire family. We have indeed lost a member of the Royal Family of Country Music. When I think of American Music I think of the Carter Family and Johnny Cash.

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Yazooman

Can't help agreeing with Diamond Lady. :) It would be nice to have the email link back again in some other form so that any mailbots (or whatever they are called) can't decipher them.

YAZOO

yazooman(attherateof)rediffmail.com

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Yazooman

Subject: more Rick stories please

Really nice stories of Rick's solo performances and his guitar playing. Rick's solo concerts are in fact some of my favorite listenings next to those of The Band itself. There are times when he gets into the music so effortlessly and then sometimes he has just that little tentativeness to his playing that is charming on its own.

One thing that I find (those who have been to the concerts would of course know it best) is how Rick tends to get the crowd joining alongside as he performs. He talks to them...engages with them.....almost as if he was in the middle ofa family gathering. The lack of displayed star appeal and the downright homeliness of his performnces is what I am sure endeared Rick to all (beyond what happens with other performers). Even I get a huge kick out of listening to just the tapes, hanging on to even every non-musical word he utters.

Rick...I love you..

Yazooman

PS. I just don't get it why people have to get worked up about Mr. Viney's writings. Its perfectly alright not to agree with him, but then do you agree with everything else thats happening around you? I am sure there are more worthwhile causes that one can lend their pens and lungs to. Keep 'em coming, Mr.Viney, I really like your articles.

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Lil Again

Where do you _find_ this stuff Jan??!

Bones: Could you please e-mail me when you have a moment? Thanks. d_lil at hotmail dot com

Have a good day everyone.

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Lil

I'm goin back to Alabama
Now that I learned a thing or two
Life for me ain't been that easy
But I got alot of livin left to do

A man who walks by the side of the road
Can turn himself around
He can pick himself up, dust himself off
And start all over again
My friend..

Sometimes I find it hard to get up in the morning
My friends and my family are down on me
No they never seem to see where I am going
No they never seem to see the man I see

And some folks call me a dreamer
While others may laugh and call me a fool
When all that I wanted to be was a winner
Cause I know that a winner can never lose

A man who walks by the side of the road
Can turn himself around
He can pick himself up, and dust himself off
And start all over again
My friend...

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Stephen L. Garen

Subject: Cotton and June

Double whammy recently. William "Cotton" Davidson died last week. The name may be unfamiliar to all here, but he was a great guitarist who spent time in Nashville. He knew Willie Nelson back when he first got the now famous nylon stringed guitar before it ever had a scratch or hole in the thing. He also knew Johnny Paycheck and although he did not show Johnny how to play the guitar, he showed him a few tricks. I am sure he knew a slew of others who are now famous and who never went that far. I feel blessed to have known the man, heard his stories, and viewed pics of him with various country legends. Then today I learn of June Carter Cash's death. I know everyone here and everywhere has heard of her. A sad time here locally and abroad.

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Cousin Paul

Subject: serge

Serge,I post under what my musical freinds call me. If you are looking for my balls they are due north of the mushrooms on the Next of Kin photo. I love this site,read it every morning and would love to post more, but It's all small time talk, You know how people are,You can't believe anything you hear,and by his own admission, only half of what you see. Just kidding Peter,Blood is thicker than ink. Keep it interesting, Paul

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Charley

Subject: Shakey

Hey David, I can vouch for you on the Neil no show. Was that in '76? I still have my (2) $7.50 tickets somewhere. 15 bucks was a lot at the time, so that one hurt. I don't know why I never cashed them back in. Seems like he canceled a few hours before the show. I heard back then it was a cold or sore throat or something. He came back 6 months later to the Fox and ripped the place apart though. I still remember those feet a bouncin' on those piano pedals. "Goin' to the Country" by way o' Kings Mtn.

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Charley Phogg

Subject: That man made me cry like a baby

I saw Rick alone in Little 5 Points, Hotlanta, GA in 92 or 93 and that man had me cryin' like a baby. I don't know the name of the song but one of the lyrics went something like, "I'm gonna grab myself up and pick myself up again". Anybody know the song? Very moving experience. That man had his way with his audience and received the same in return. Just pure emotion. I'll never forget that. Had me actually sobbing and I still don't get it.

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Dave Z

Great Garth article in the What's New... I especially liked the yodeling comment... Joy M: Let us know when we can buy the CD... I definitely will... Hi Serge, I hope you take some beautiful photos in Toronto next week...

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Serge

Gee, I don't see where I attacked Viney in the last entry here. Actually I thanked him for a previous post of his. I think I was talking about Hoskyns. And that's Band related, last I looked.

Learn to read Mingus. L'arse, what is there to be jealous of ? Oh I know..I wish I had as much idle time on my hands as Viney seems to have...Day after day, after day...

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brown eyed girl

I'm also partial to Peter Viney.....He's one of the few posters here who actually likes the same music I like (We only slightly disagree on Paul Simon).....and who shares any Van boots with me 'cause we're on the same "wavelength"......He also stood up for me publically when others did privately......Thank you Peter....

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Calvin

I remember reading a few years back that "The world owes June Carter a lot, mostly for keeoing Johnny Cash alive as long as she has." I wish I could remember who wrote that, but it always made me laugh. I pulled out some Carter Family Tonight-what a long line of talent.

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Lars Pedersen

Subject: Serge- Is he is or is he ain't?

I guess I'm playing devil's advocate here, but why is EVERY anonymous insult aimed at Peter Viney just GOT to be Serge? Maybe it's someone else. Maybe it's Serge. Maybe it's me (naw..I like Peter).

I'm just trying to make a point: no one knows who made that "Martha" entry. And I know Serge doesn't need me to protect him, especially since I think he's just a bitter, old man who's simply jealous of Peter (no offence, Serge). And I really think Cousin Paul is a valuable addition to the GB. I was kind of surprised no one caught on that Paul was using a quote (without the quotation marks) when he repeated the old joke about "what I don't know ain't worth knowing."

I'd love to hear some of Cousin Paul's stories concerning Rick. I've learned a lot from people like Peter Viney, David Powell, and others. I'd love to hear something from the "inside," especially since Butch left us after catching hell from all sides......BTW, I saw Butch driving his Saab down Main Street in New Paltz a couple of weeks ago. He had an American flag flying out on the passenger side....looked like he was leading a charge. Is Levon still tempting you with those hamburgers? Stick to your guns and stick to those salads and keep behavin'... Sometimes I look at your face and I almost get a glimpse of what you must be going through. I hope the worm turns for you, bro. Come on back when you want your fair share of abuse, Bubba.

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Rollie

Subject: Now,now my good brethren..............

Holy Toledo kids! Shame, shame.Let us all rejoice together here on this hallowed page, rather than smear one another before the eyes of the great spirit who resides over these pages from his throne in the great Kingdom of Norway. Let us find common ground and revel in the comraderie we have come to cherish here in this wonderful place we've come to know as the "Band guestbook". After all , we are just guests here and should behave as such. Do as I say children, not as I do. Let he with the biggest rock ,cast the first stone!!! Did I say that? Great Blues fest at Telluride this year.Check it out.............

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Lil

Nashville Matriarch June Carter Cash Dead at 73

By Dean Goodman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music singer-songwriter June Carter Cash (news), the wife of Johnny Cash (news), died in Nashville on Thursday after complications from heart surgery, a spokeswoman said. She was 73.

"She passed away this evening at 5:04 p.m. Central Time," said Jennifer Jackson, director of public relations at Baptist Hospital, where Cash had undergone heart surgery on May 7.

Her family, including her husband, was at her side, Jackson told Reuters. The funeral will be private, she said later, adding that no additional details would be released.

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paul g

Subject: ricky & levon

David Powell, thank you. My but they were such good times with the two of them just playing for fun. I related to Levon backstage, "you & Rick should do a whole lot more shows like this." He said" Paul, tell that to Rick!" I did and it is comforting the realize they did many more shows of that kind.

shineonpaulg

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Serge

I can just hear Viney's wheels turning. But, "It ain't me babe, no, no, no it ain't me..." Sorry. Not this time.

Gee, there must be others besides Cousin Paul (another anonymous poster with no balls) who think Viney's daily bullshit is at least 50% bullshit... I personally am grateful, for instance, that Viney hopes that his buddy Hoskyns will start giving credit where credit is due, apologize for being a thief and an opportunist, and find a way to earn an honest living. Maybe as a dog catcher, or a meter maid, or a tour guide, or if he wishes to stick around show-biz, he could become a ticket taker at a movie house, and like most brits (look... I cleaned that up) who believe that they're the only ones qualified to understand what others think, or have in mind, he could explain the plot of the movie and its meaning to anyone who'll listen. Preferably a captive audience. Actually, come to think of it, being a tour guide is sort of show-biz. Ain't it?

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Gene

Hey, Chris Wilkie. Hope you have a great trip to Maine!

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Peter Viney

Martha Stewart has the same ID as "Me" but I long gave up trying to follow these anonymous posts. No name = no balls however you look at it!

BUT the minor contretemps led to some great Rick memories and comments from posters here so why worry?

I finally after many months got the Jim Weider Band's Remedy yesterday. I ordered it in the UK last year and they kept promising an imminent arrival. I finally phoned again and there turned out to be one on the shelf - must have been a lost order - it was. Mine. Anyway, it was here the next morning. I 'm getting into it. Nice to hear Jim attacking The Weight without the weight of expectations and being free to do it HIS way. I always said that the guitar intro was 99.9% there on his live versions, but you could tell the difference when Robbie played the intro at Seville and it was 100% there. BUT the new version is magnificent and all the better because Jim doesn't have to follow the record anymore. Great stuff.

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Emily Post

No, the real Martha has lunch at Walgreens.

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Joy

Subject: Dixie Hummingbirds

I hope I'm not posting too much, but I have more info about this new album which has Levon and Garth on it. If you go to the Treasure Records Website, there is a new song there now called "Someday" written by Larry Campbell. They are definitely trying to give us a taste of this new album.

Join the mailing list for other updates.

Joy

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Paul Schmitz

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Bayou Sam (TOM)

How can you attack someone anonomously, and sy they're bullshitting? YOU in fact, are displaying bullshit. And chickenshit for that matter. Why don't you have the guts to say who you are - or take it elsewhere.

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David Powell

I got to see Rick & Levon during their "living room" tour when they played in Decatur, Ga. As Paul G. mentioned, there was something special about hearing them "unplugged" live, years before MTV turned such events into a multi-media, commercial product.

When they played down here in Georgia, the intimacy of their performance was enhanced by the way the club was configured. Normally, larger, electric rock or country acts performed there. The room was basically a large open space with some wooden bleachers set up against the wall. That night, Rick & Levon set up right in front of the rows of bleacher seats. As they sat there & played, it really did feel like you were getting to watch them as if they were playing at home in the parlor. My seat was about six rows up, with a clear, close-up view of them. They really did seem to be having a lot of fun performing, sounding so good, yet so at ease. It was more like they were letting the audience sit in for a special night of pickin' & grinin', rather than a formalized concert "event".

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Eddie Hodel

Subject: Rick Danko cycling Fifth Ave.

I remember waiting outside the old Lone Star Cafe on 13th. St. & Fifth Ave.(NYC) before a Rick Danko show in the early 80's. I was a in high school then, having just recently been introduced to THE BAND by my brother. Listening THE BAND for the first time and getting to know the band's story was an emotional experience. My friends then were banging their heads to Twisted Sister while I was passionate about these highly evolved musicians who created beautiful songs, with meaning. Suddenly outside the Lone Star Cafe emerges Rick Danko. He greets us all then asks a guy on the street if he could get a ride on his bicycle. What a friendly guy. There goes my hero Rick riding down Fifth Ave. on a rickety old bicycle before another one of his amazing performances.

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Jon Lyness

Subject: Re: Martha

Ahh, nothing like an anonymous attack to kick off the day!...it's like that first cup of coffee in the morning.

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Bones

I think this story always said a lot about these two old friends. Robbie tends to analyze things, and he is always thinking about the big picture and concepts. Rick, on the other hand, goes with the flow. He would not think twice about playing "The Weight" in a solo show.

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Martha Stewart

Subject: Viney's bullshit

Cousin Paul, I agree. Viney's halfway there, admitting to his 50% bullshit

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Gene

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Dave Z

Thanks for sharing the Danko stories folks!!! What a true spirit... Paul G, I've been piddling away on my 6 string having fun even if my progress is extremely slow... Mary (bear), I'm glad to hear your son is doing well...

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David Powell

Subject: Stage Fright mixes

Not to be too redundant, since I've mentioned this at length before, but Matze asked about the "Stage Fright" mixes. Which mixes were used on the various versions is somewhat confusing. Rob Bowman, in his liner notes to the most recent Capitol reissue, attempted to clarify the matter, but at least in the case of the DCC version, he was wrong. According to Steve Hoffman, who mastered the DCC gold CD reissue, he used Todd Rundgren's initial mixes exclusively.

When talking about "Stage Fright", one must keep in mind that several different mixes of the session multi-tracks were done. Todd Rundgren, who helped record the sessions, did an initial mix-down. Apparently, not satisfied with the results, it was then decided that the multi-track tapes would be sent to Glyn Johns in England for him to do another mix. At the same time, Mr. Rundgren also took another stab at it.

For the original LP, the group decided which versions of each song would be used. That release & subsequent Capitol versions evidently used a combination of the different Rundgren & Johns mixes. When DCC, under license from Capitol, did their version, Steve Hoffman went through the different master tapes that Capitol provided. He decided to use Mr. Rundgren's initial mixes of each song because they were obviously the original, first generation, masters. The other mixes had additional reverb added and were later generation copies. The DCC version sounds more raw & less polished then other versions, capturing a more accurate representation of the sound of the original session tapes without the artifacts added later during the different studio mixings.

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Paul Schmitz

Subject: Danko

John, After reading your post I had to share my one Danko story. We opened for Rick at a show on Long Island a couple of months before he died. We were setting up when he walked in and he was just beaming, big grin on his face and before we could introduce ourselves he asked us to join him for his encore "Shape Im in" . We were so excited to just meet him and here he is asking us to play with him. Levon later explained to us that if you were a music maker Rick was your long lost friend. It was a night that I will never forget, I also have it on tape, I will never lose that disc. After the show we hungout and talked about music. About his guitar playing, he played like a bass player and he had a nice style that fit his singing, which his singing was really great, sang like he always did with soul and conviction. This is dream come true stuff for me, I have been a Band fan my whole life. I carry this memory with me everyday and like John Cass I think about it everyday. Its a humbling experience and learning from Rick and Levon is something you wait a life time to experience. God Bless Rick and Richard

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Jon Lyness

Subject: Rick!

Wow, it is great reading all these reminiscences (thanks Lil! I would have bungled the spelling) about Rick. I'm a younger-generation Band fan, but was privileged to see virtually all of Rick's NYC-area performances from 1996-99, and those memories are special to me now the way many of you treasure the 1970s Band shows you saw. I couldn't tell you a single thing about the technical qualities of his guitar playing from those shows, so taken was I with his wonderful unique voice & warm personality. Even in those later years, when his vocal range had narrowed...such emotion in his singing! He could still find those sparks of magic. You might see him strain a bit to reach a high note...was he going to get it?...ahhh, there it is!...perhaps followed by that infectious smile. He tended to play it safe with the setlists in those last years, but I was never bored...even "Crazy Mama" (of all songs!) could be a highlight when the magic was there. And Rick must have sung "It Makes No Difference" thousands of times in his life...but I always felt that that song in particular he could just hit out of the park every time, with playful, jazzy, quirky phrasing that made the studio version sound stiff by comparison (and unfortunately, I think the versions of IMND on his two live albums don't quite capture the peaks he could hit with that song, good as they are). And again with that great smile after he played the closing solos on his guitar...like he was just as surprised and delighted as everyone else to have heard those notes come out of his guitar! Some great, great shows & fond memories.

John Cass, would love to hear a copy of that tape! and perhaps I can hook you up as well. jon"at"sjiassociates.com (in case there's really a spammer left who doesn't have my address already :)

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Bill

A most excellent article on Garth and his upcoming appearance in Toronto can be found in today's "Toronto Star". It can be found online at the link above. It's unlikely that non-Canadians, and even many Canadian under-40s, will be familiar with Don Messer and the Islanders, a fiddle-based east coast dance band whose weekly TV show ran forever on the CBC (and on radio before that). Don Tremaine, Vic Mullen, Charlie Chamberlain, Marg Osborne, Waldo Munro, Ray Neilson - those are the names that I can dredge up.

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John Cass

Subject: Rick Danko Memory

I will never forget the time in 1996 when my brother Jeff, freind Jim and myself wanted to have Rick play at Jim & Jeff's bar Jilly's in Rutland so we contacted Skyline Music (we were all in our early 20's) didn't have a clue how we would get one of our heros in our Bar and one thing lead to another and Rick, Randy, and Aaron (Prof. Louie) did a great show and the place was jammin people were loving it and at the end of the show Rick says:

"I have some Rick Danko t-shirts & The Band Carniegie Hall Shirts for sale and I will shake a few hands, kiss a few baby's, and slap a few ass'es"

you know it been like 7 years and I swear I think about that show everyday and just laugh and think how sweet it was to experence such a great time Rick gave all those there and everytime I had the priveleage seeing Rick and all the legends in The Band in my years chasing them around..

I still have the show on cassette tape and listen to it atleast 2 or 3 times a month..

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Roger (the retentive)

Yep - it's right Lil! In UK English as well as US English.

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PutEmUp (Jeff)

I just cut & pasted the following info from a cd baby e mail I received:

"If you don't want one single company to own all the "public" airwaves and media sources in the country, you're going to need to do something about it fast.

The links below can tell you more about the details than I can, and I'm not here to debate or influence, but just to remind you that IF you're against this you NEED to take a minute right now, in the next 10 days before the vote, or spend the rest of your life complaining about how it's too late.

STAND AND BE COUNTED, HERE:
link
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ARTICLES FOR MORE INFO:
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Figgered you folks would be interested.

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Lil

RIP Dave DeBusschere. Damn. For many years, I was #22's #1 fan.

Have a good day everyone.

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Joy

Subject: Dixie Hummingbirds

FYI: The Dixie Hummingbirds album should be available by internet order July 1st. Larry Campbell is still mixing it. He's not going to quit working on it until it's perfect!! Ira Tucker, Jr. who is the lead singer for the Hummingbirds said Larry is the best producer they have worked with, and this is their 75th Anniversary Album!! If you go to the Treasure Records Webpage, Levon said it was one of the best projects he's worked with!

You might want to sign up for the mailing list to keep informed of anything new.

Joy

Larry Campbell's page at:

http://members.cox.net/larrycampbell2000

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Amanda

Thanks for all the updates on The Dixie Hummingbirds sessions. The "Orange Blossom Special" clip is priceless.

"When I was with The Band, I had no idea I'd get this good."-Garth Hudson. That has to be the quote of the year.

David Powell & Bob Wigo: Thank you for your beautiful posts from yesterday. The words you shared gave me a good dose of Band spirit.

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Steven Marcus

Subject: Levon & The Hawks July, 12, 1964

I just got a really raw version of this tape (I burned it on 2 CD's). The performances are hot, but it is a far cry from a 4 track master. It might be a soundboard and it might be a 5th + generation. Email me if you want a copy. (B&P only)

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Matze

Subject: Stage Fright mixes

Hi everybody, I got a question concerning the album Stage Fright. Does anyone know wether the mixes used on the DCC Gold CD are different to those used on the remastered version with bonus tracks? Please let me know. Best wishes Matze

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Barnburner's

Butch: Will he Barnburners be playing in the Northeast this summer? I don't see anything in the concerts listing, but I could sure use a fix!

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jq

Subject: Roy Buchanon & misc

I've been listening to a live Roy Buchanon thing from 1972. Those 2, (he & RR) must have influenced each other as well as have competed for the lead job. There are technical chops which are very similiar to later RR leads. Homage or copy-cat or just youthful-opennmindesness? But it's totally there.

On royalties: I sort of understand the writing credit royalties but what's the story with TLW cash? Why weren't those shared? Or were they?

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Charlie Young

Subject: Dylan and Hornsby

I just noticed that the official Bruce Hornsby site has a link posted to a nice piece about the Dylan concert in Virginia where Hornsby got to play with Bob onstage for the first time. It was cool to read that the first time Hornsby saw Bob play live was the same concert I did--with The Band in DC on the 1974 tour.

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Charlie Young

Subject: David Bromberg

Someone mentioned they had never heard of David Bromberg, so I have provided the link above for a nice nutshell biograpy from (where else?) Jan's site. You can look under Garth Hudson's discography for the year 1980 if the link doesn't work. Bromberg also worked with Dylan and collaborated with--among others--George Harrison (writing a song called "The Hold Up"), Ringo Starr and the Grateful Dead. He has recently resumed a regular concert schedule and opened a violin shop in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. His records and CDs are worth tracking down.

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Joy

Subject: Dixie Hummingbirds Sessions with Garth Hudson

http://treasurerecords.com/

Check out Treasure Records. You can now download Larry Campbell jamming with Garth Hudson during the Dixie Hummingbirds Sessions.

The first video they put up is "Orange Blossom Special."

I think their plans are to put up one a week, so check out this one NOW!

Joy

webpage for Larry Campbell:

http://members.cox.net/larrycampbell2000

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Hi

Someone asked about it. It's closed and for sale..but now there's "Legends" formerly known as Deanie's where the Crowmatix played last weekend and the "Colony Cafe" where Garth played not long ago.

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Al Edge

Absolutely DP. Great spot. I can still recall even now how mesmerised I was back then within a few plays of Big Pink by all these spaces in the songs. In reality of course they were almost imperceptible gaps, yet they were enough to bring a whole different feel to the sound. It was as if there was this instinctive courtesy to one another's playing and singing. The 'holes' seemed to lend an emphasis to what came immediately before and after. It was something I'd never heard before. Even on We Can Talk where at times on the vocals they do seem to be fighting for space there is still that overall essence of 'after you' no 'after you'. It's magical. Funnily enough - and I'm not just saying this cos I've recently become captivated by them - but I'm noticing a similar style and feel in some Gourds material particularly the Jimmy Smith songs. He's another who seems to know instinctively the value of what to leave out as opposed to what to leave in. Pity my writing ain't the same eh guys?? :-o)

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Peter Viney

Thank you EN!

I enjoyed the comments on Rick’s playing, especially Jeff’s insights. Most of the great bass players are proficient 6 string guitarists, and they’re frequently pianists too. So often the route to bass playing is simply being younger and seeking promotion to an older better group after starting out on guitar. Robbie took that route, but got the guitar job quickly. Rick took the same route, but the guitar job was already filled. Paul McCartney took over bass to keep the peace. Once established and solo the lure of playing guitar is strong, as playing bass and singing is said to be akin to patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time. Just saw a little test in a tabloid newspaper and tried it - women find this form of multitasking far easier than men. The test is patting your head and pretending to polish a table in circular sweeps while counting backwards from 20 to 1 at the same time , not playing bass, though maybe more women should emulate Suzi Quatro and try given what seems an innate ability. Mind you pianists manage. And singing drummers are multitasking all the time.

Many guitarists assume they can play bass – and some like Hendrix and Prince do so very well on records. But they can’t all do it. Multi instrumental ability is fascinating. ALL The Band had it which might be one of their secrets. e.g. it was only on Classic Albums that we discovered that Robbie alternated composing between guitar and piano.

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Susan

Subject: Caledonia Mission

Helen, I too noticed the piano in Caledonia Mission. I was bothered by it for a long time, because it does not sound like Richard or like Garth. I wanted to know who was playing. Later I read somewhere that John Simon played piano there

I was also struck by your mention of a Band obsession. I was in one of those for about two years - had to hear them every day, sought out everything written about them that I could lay my hands on. This website was a wonderous find. I'm no longer obsessed to that degree, but most of my music listening is Band-related in some way or other. If you want to talk about music obsessions write to me. adairh at uiuc dot edu

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bob wigo

I saw Rick and Eric Andersen together at the Tin Angel here in Philly not long before he left us. We had the pleasure of sitting no more than ten feet away. Although one could sense he was not himself physically his music was positively sublime. I found Rick's guitar style endearing in the sense of watching and hearing someone whose musical roots and rhythmic intuition seemed to move through him and his instrument. I distinctly recall visualizing Rick and his family gathered to sing, dance and celebrate their musical heritage. Rick had such a beautiful intuition and seemed so free in allowing it to carry him. There was no ego in Rick's guitar playing, bass playing or his vocalizing. While his guitar could sound slightly rough around the edges, at the core was the expression of a wonderfully free and musical soul. I know I left that show extremely grateful for the experience.

To add to David's comment about "not what you play but what you leave out". I've been blessed to have a drum instructor who clearly understands that notion and it has helped me enormously in my learning process. The Band was certainly the finest example I know of musicians finding their own space while allowing each other room for expression without intrusion. It's a very tricky tightrope that takes skills I can only dream about. It is clearly the defining element in every bit of The Band's music. It has life now, so long after the fact, because it never stopped breathing.

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Me Again

Mary, The post about your son reminds me so much of the Rick Danko song from the CD JUBILATION called "If I Should Fail"

I'm sure a lot of folks will join me in prayer that he "WILL PREVAIL"

shineonpaulg

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paul godfrey

Subject: Bones -Ricky

Bones,

It was my good fortune to see Ricky & Levon doing an unplugged thing at the Elmo in Toronto. What an evening...yes funny and real down home music, just like having them in your own living room with a little libation on the side.

Many old friends of the BAND dropped by including Sylvia Tyson as I recall.

Would be wonderful to have a bootleg of that night.

Thank you for bringing back the memory Bones. shineonpaulg

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Bones

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Empty Now

I shifted the term “posthumous” in my last post from the straight-precedent post of Mr Jtull Fan. I just realized that Mrs Mary (bear) used it the first in a more moving context, and by the way, my behavior was undelicate. May her accept my apologies for my error

Mrs Mary (bear): Just an intuition...” I know this is not band related.....so I'll punish myself later.”...No, you’ll not punish yourself, this is strongly The Band related, i saw in this very GB a few days before some posts expressing for The Mother’s Day most wishes to their children....when the wishes are pure

Again, my apologies

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David Powell

Part of The Band's magic as an ensemble was that each member gave the others plenty of room and didn't step on the other's toes. I'm sure this was something that Ronnie Hawkins stressed when he hired them and was further perfected over the years of playing together. Everyone became quite accomplished in editing what they did, and after all those years of experience, could anticipate, telepathically, what the others were about to do.

Rick & Robbie were interviewed in the Dec. 1976 issue of "Guitar Player" (see library section under articles). When writer Steve Caraway complimented Rick on his "highly distinctive bass style", Rick responded by saying:

"That's because I don't play bass, I just fill space. You know, Levon's bass drum and the bass work well together, because we listen to each other. It's not really what you play, but what you leave out, that counts. And when you leave space, it's easier to hear everybody. But if everyone is just up there churnin', it's going to sound like buttermilk."

That "buttermilk" analogy sounds like something that might have rolled off the Hawk's tongue. Perhaps the antithesis of this style, among The Band's contemporaries, is best illustrated by the way the Cream played. As much as I loved that group, and I had the pleasure of seeing them perform live -- when they played, there was very little editing process. Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker would start "churnin'" at great length. I can almost picture Ronnie Hawkins, hands on his hips, telling the Cream that they were just "churnin' buttermilk". In fact, they churned so much, that the cream did actually rise to the top & flowed over the edge. (:-)

Maybe this explains why The Band's "Music From Big Pink" was such a revelation to Mr. Clapton when he first heard it.

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pete barrett

if only more music could have such a rock n' roll honesty tinged with such a delicate beauty. thankyou to every one of them, god bless manuel and danko

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Helena R.

Subject: Walker - "Back to drinking"

Walker! I liked very much the song - and the singing. It has that special nerve, touches something. I don´t think I´ve heard of Bromberg though. Listening to the rest of the samples makes me think of some work of Paul Weller.

By the way, did anyone but me pay attention to that lovely pianoplaying on "Caledonia Mission"? Especially the parts in the verse. Very sweet!

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Todd Atkinson

David P: You brought up some good points re: Rick's playing. I was just re-reading Levon's book, and there's a quote from Rick about Stan Szelest's influence from the Hawk days.

"So I tried to play what Stan was doing with his left hand. I wasn't stealing, I was learning. One night Stan gave me a look while I was copying him. He stared a me with a super-conscious look in his eye, and---magic!---all of a sudden I got better at doubling his left hand. He had transmitted some powerful force to me. Stan could just give it to you, if he wanted to."

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sadavid

For me this record kinda boils down to "Ambulance Blues" and "Revolution Blues" as the strongest tracks, but not having heard it for 20-plus years, the song that comes to mind most often is "For the Turnstiles." A weird little banjo tune that sounded like it was taped around the fireplace at the Ponderosa or something. With Stills doubling the vocal, I think.

A truly great album cover marred only by the hippie title lettering. I'm really curious to know what the headline reads on that newspaper in the sand, if anyone owns the album and can make it out....

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David Powell

Lee mentioned Rick's guitar playing. With the sad news of Noel Redding's passing, one is reminded that both Noel & Rick started out on regular guitar before switching to bass. Perhaps this helps explain their distinctive styles on the latter. When playing a song, they could visualize the complete chord structure when choosing which root bass notes to use, often using a higher harmonic then many bassists would.

Later in his career, when Rick would switch back to guitar when performing, the reverse process would take place. While playing chords, he would visualize bass notes to add on top. A perfect example of his style is captured on the "Classic Albums / The Band" video, where he can be seen performing "Unfaithful Servant" and "When You Awake" on acoustic guitar. Both performances, though not technically perfect, are quite moving in their emotional impact. Rick had a way of getting inside a song and approaching it from such an effective angle. Vocally, he would reach out & touch your heart, and, on the bass & guitar, he would add a little massage for good measure.

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Jon Lyness

Subject: to Mary (bear)

Wonderful news Mary, real glad to hear it! Best wishes...Jon

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Chris Wilkie

Subject: replies (that was quick!)

Gene- I saw Stephen Hague last week; he still lives in Woodstock half of the year and he assures me The Joyous Lake is still going.

Michael- you must make that pilgrimage! I get over to the States at least once a year (my girlfriend's american and we tend to visit her folks in Maine) but haven't had an excuse to do Woodstock again so far. Haven't done Route66 either- nice one. Glad you're maintaining the Danko support at the Tyneside end. I'm based down in London most of year and missing home a bit, as it happens. All the best.

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Michael

Subject: A(nother) Geordie Danko Fan

Hey Chris That's quite a trip you had there... one day I hope I'll do the same. I got to do a fair bit of Route 66 fairly recently which was like livin' in a dream (pun sort-of-intended). When I win the lottery, Woodstock and Big Pink will be next.

Here's hoping....

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Gene

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David Powell

Subject: "Shakey" Neil

Regarding the release announcement of the missing four out of six from Neil Young's catalog -- I'll believe it when I have them in my hand! As notorious as Mr. Young is in his dislike of the sound of conventional CDs, he's equally famous for changing his mind at the last minute & cancelling the release of previously announced projects. There are so many examples, including the release of a box set career retrospective. When it comes to Shakey, don't hold your breath. Just ask the fans in Atlanta, who, years ago were looking forward to a Stills/Young concert. Headed south, on route to Georgia, Shakey abruptly turned west & cancelled his participation in the planned tour with the enigmatic message, "eat a peach". Not so long did he run.

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Chris Wilkie

Subject: Why I Love The Band

I just want to contribute some enthusiasm about The Band.

I was playing guitar on a record with Stephen Hague (co-produced Robbie R's Storyville LP) in Woodstock in the winter of 1996 and had the terrific luck of wandering into Tinker St Cafe on a night when Rick Danko was playing a set for the locals. It was every bit as rousing, intimate and special as one would imagine and I couldn't help feeling privileged as a 23 year old guy from the north of england just basically passing through town before heading home for Christmas. I was already excited to have used one of Levon Helm's mandolins (which Hague had borrowed) for a part on the record we were doing then. That part of the world was synonymous with The Band for me,as you might imagine, so this was the stuff of pure fantasy.

In subsequent years my interest in them has become increasingly obsessive. It still staggers me how they devoted such consummate attention to detail without relinquishing any of the abundant spirit in their performances on record. As a result their contribution sounds as vital today as ever.

I was sad in more recent years to hear that Tinker St Cafe is no more and of course learning of Rick's tragic passing at the end of the 90's. I always thought The Band's music had an inherent nostalgia, without being at all reactionary and despite never returning to Woodstock since '96, I hope to go back one day and I'm sure their records will soundtrack my journey like they already do my memories. Best regards to all the Band lovers and particularly the Danko fans. xx

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Lil

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Empty Now, a posthumous GBer

I must finally admit it, i am a self-proclamed Vineystan, i will lift the expression « my lyrics analysis has to be 50% bullshit », and worse 50% incomplete. I talked below on the necessity to place a word in its context in order to fell it as the second level metaphor, then i posted the verse folowing that word. «tender» in «The Pretender » (50 %), unbelievable absence of serious. The context needs principally the precedent verse.

Ladys and Gentlemen, fasten your seat belt

I'm going to find myself a girl Who can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors In each other's paint-by-number dreams
And then we'll put out dark glasses on And we'll make love until our strength is gone
And when the morning light comes streaming in We'll get up and do it again
I'm going to be your happy idiot And struggle for the legal tender

Too strong…i dont blame anyone when he fails to analyse about a 10 % of such a song….. Dont be afraid, i wont post the complete lyrics, by piecewise slices …

Speaking about the musical features of « The Ptetender » will be too Pretentious for any experts…..just enjoy the song, that’s all what reality is

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JTUll Fan

Subject: To Mary (Bear)

Mary, thank-you for the update. I heard a news story about a U.S. soldier being granted posthumous citizenship. This was probably Martinez. The story speaks for itself so I will not attempt to add to it. Glad for you and your son that he is safe.

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MIke D.

Sam,

Neil does have complete artistic control of his own catalog. His reason for several albums not being reissued is because of his feelings about some of them, especially On The Beach. It's also due to the fact that Neil is NOT a fan of the way cd's sound and has vowed that until such time, those albums would remain unavailable. Now if only he'd remaster the rest of his catalog.

That article on the reissuing of those albums is slightly inaccurate. There are 2 more albums "Time Fades Away" and the soundtrack to "Journey Through The Past" that have not seen the light of day on cd officially. Those weren't studio albums however.

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Mary (bear)

Subject: My son

I know this is not band related.....so I'll punish myself later, anyway, I just wanted to let all of you know and my friends here of course, that my son called and let me know he is on the ship and will be leaving the Persian Gulf around May 20th. I found out he was ambushed in Un Nasiriyha on the 23rd of March. He was shot at for three days. He lost a very good friend Martinez. I've forgotten his first name, but they all referred to him as Martinez anyway. He graduated from bootcamp with my son, and roomed on the same floor at Camp Lejuene. My son said Martinez was so proud to be a Marine and they honored him by posthumously giving him his U.S. citzenship. I cried after I heard my sons voice on the voice mail last night. I was so happy to speak to him in person this morning on the phone. Thank you to all my friends and acquaintances here for your love, support, and well wishes over these last few months. Thanks again...and back to the band.

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Calvin

If you ever get a chance to se John Eddie play live Long Distance, do it. They guy is fun rock n roll. "Fuck it I'm 40" is a fantastic tune, and "play some Skynard" about the life of a musician in a bar band rings true to anybody whose ever stepped on a stage. And the mans just clearly has fun up there. I saw him open for the Flatlanders last summer and I became a huge fan.

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Lee

It's been awhile... Re. Rick's guitar playing. I always thought it was an interesting mix of bass and guitar, the way he played an acoustic guitar. I believe he may have tuned it down also. Never had the pleasure of seeing him play electric guitar live. I don't believe Rob Leon came in so Danko could play anything other than bass. Rick Danko could play melodic bass lines until the cows came home. I have some nice recordings of Rick playing acoustic guitar in Japan 1978 when he performs Crying Heart Blues and others. And acoustic guitar was part of his early solo shows in 80/81. He also played electric guitar on his 78 tour.

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Long Distance Operator

Heard a pretty good track today by a fellow from Richmond, VA named John Eddie. The song might be titled, "Don't Let Me Down Easy", because that was the refrain. Nice little tune, indeed.

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Bayou Sam

Subject: ....forgot

with all the talk about Rick's guitar playing.......one of the things that struck me about that wonderful clip that Dag gave to the site recently was Rick's playing on the acoustic. I thought it was pretty good. It was the first time I can remember taking note of his playing rather than it just being in the backround.

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Bayou Sam

Thanks for the interesting Neil Young news Dan. It figures - I just borrowed a mint copy of "On The Beach" from someone, to burn to CD. I was wondering - does Neil have total control over what gets released? How is it that these few albums have remained out of the CD loop?

Peter - for what it's worth, I thought that shot at you was totally uncalled for. I alway's enjoy your posts.

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PutEmUp (Jeff)

As far as Rick's guitar playing goes, I know what you are alluding to. but I can say that having seen him uncountable times play acoustic, I would not say that his playing was always on the same level. Some nights his guitar work would sparkle, and some nights it could be ragged yet good, melodious yet off time and pulled kind of northeasterly at times, southwesternly at others. And his voice would do the same. Other nights his guitar work was particularly as you called it, very peculiar. So i can only say that to my experience, his brand of acoustic playing had a lot to do with what he was feeling, or how he felt. And what he was capable of projecting at the moment. And we can only imagine that hey, maybe he was tired of playing bass all the time. I do not find that odd. Look at how Dylan constantly reinvents his songs, as did the Dead. For creative sorts, nothing is worse than the drone of endless repetition.

The last time I saw Butterfield play was at the Lonestar with Rick. It was shortly before Butterfield's death. Can't recall if he died a day or two after the show, or a day or two before the next scheduled show at the Lonestar. But it was one of those cases. Anyway, both Butter and Rick were at the top of their game, clean, looked fresh and healthy, and both played and sang to the full beautiful extent of their capabilities. It was one of those oher earthly shows. And Rick's guitar work was absolutely superb. Never better. I have to admit, I wish he had pulled it off more often. But the fact is, he was capable of it.

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Dan Kunitz

I'm a long-time and Band fan and frequent visitor to this site but I haven't posted to the guestbook in ages. Just stumbled upon a news story that I thought would be of interest. I've been looking for the Neil Young album On The Beach for years (featuring Rick and Levon) and just discovered that it, and a few other Neil albums, are finally being released on CD.

Here is the link to the article that I saw.

NEW YORK (Billboard) - The four remaining Neil Young (news) studio albums that have never been issued on CD will finally be unveiled in that format next month.

"On the Beach," "American Stars 'N Bars," "Hawks & Doves," and "Re.ac.tor" will be released June 24 via Reprise. The albums, which have been out of print in any form for years and heavily bootlegged, have been digitally remastered but do not include any bonus tracks.

Of perhaps most interest to fans is the arrival of 1974's "On the Beach," which finds Young aided in the studio by his on-again/off-again collaborators David Crosby (news) and Graham Nash (news) as well as the Band's Levon Helm and Rick Danko. The album revels in a mellow, stoned vibe that underscores Young's attempts to cope with various personal issues, including the then-recent drug-related deaths of bandmate Danny Whitten and roadie Bruce Berry.

"American Stars 'N Bars," released in 1977 but recorded sporadically in the three years prior, is split between country-tinged numbers such as "Saddle Up the Palomino" and intense rockers such as "Like a Hurricane." Emmylou Harris (news), Linda Ronstadt (news), and the late Nicolette Larson (news) contribute backing vocals.

"Hawks & Doves" was the 1980 follow-up to "Rust Never Sleeps," but moved away from that set's brash guitar rock in favor of nine country and acoustic numbers such as "The Old Homestead" and "Comin' Apart at Every Nail." The set only reached No. 30 on The Billboard 200, Young's lowest showing since his 1969 debut "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" peaked at No. 34.

"Re.ac.tor," issued in 1981, was Young's final album before leaving Reprise to sign with Geffen. Backed by Crazy Horse, the artist powered through eight loud, fierce tracks such as "Shots" and "Motor City." The album preceded Young's most idiosyncratic period of musical experimentation, which began two years later with the vocoder-dominated "Trans."

Back in the present day, Young is in the midst of solo dates in Europe and is playing Dublin Tuesday. A North American tour with Crazy Horse and support act Lucinda Williams (news) begins June 8 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Reuters/Billboard

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Peter Viney

Not knocking! To clarify, when I said Rick wasn’t a technically good 6-string guitarist on solo shows (many years ago) I was expressing surprise that someone who could make any instrument do things, and who was one of the best and most fluid and fluent bass players of all time, played 6 string in the rather jerky hesitant way he used on solo concerts. They always surprise me, and I’ve heard several musicians express equally huge surprise about his 6 string playing in contrast to the way he played bass or fiddle or whatever else he picked up. I was always perplexed about his habit of playing rhythm guitar in the 80s and 90s line-ups while others played bass not as well as he would have. It’s been kind of an unmentionable – no one’s ever picked up on it before. No question he was effectiveand unusual- solo he was often picking out a bass part too. But am I alone in thinking this? Or is it blasphemous?

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David Powell

As Taj Mahal once sang: "I'm gonna move to the country and paint my mailbox blue."

Peter: I recently rediscovered Ringo's Nashville journey when I found an early pressing of the LP. It was produced by Pete Drake, one of the great pedal steel guitarists. Besides playing with a who's who of country stars, he also worked with Bob Dylan & George Harrison.

Mr. Drake was from Georgia, and early in his career he was the bandleader for a live radio show broadcast in Atlanta. A teenaged guitarist, named Joe Souther, used to sit in & play with Pete Drake's band. Later known as Joe South, he would go on to fame himself as a session guitarist, songwriter, producer & singer.

That's Joe South that played the Pops Staples influenced intro on Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools". What really intrigued the music junkie in me came the other day while listening to an old song by the Tams, "You Lied To Your Daddy." Mr. South produced & played guitar on the song. I noticed a distinctive guitar lick that sounded very familiar, and then I remembered Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie" from "Blonde On Blonde". Then I pulled out an old LP of Billy Joe Royal's containing the original version of "Hush". What all of these songs had in common was Joe South.

Further proof of my serious addiction.

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bassmanlee

Subject: World Cafe

Damn. Missed Phil Roy (discussed here recently) on World Cafe today. Upcoming shows include The Thorns on May 16 and Daniel Lanois on May 19. See link.

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Peter Viney

David & Bones – it’s a serious addiction. Today was Nashville Skyline – a 200 mile drive was all Nashville Skyline & Taj Mahal. Lay Lady Lay got REPEAT four times, then when it was finally allowed to get as far as Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You that got three. But it always sets off a theme – like the backing on Nashville Skyline is sublime, but it makes you dig out Ringo’s Beaucoups of Blues for a further dose of Nashville’s finest.

Cousin Paul – dunno what offended you. I’m happily prepared to admit that my lyrics analysis has to be 50% bullshit because I can only guess at Robbie’s intent. When I think of comments on Rick – like he’s my favourite singer in The Band (= my favourite singer. period) or the 90s Band only really became The Band when Rick took the lead vocal – I find it hard to see where you can take exception. Oh, maybe I said somewhere he wasn’t a technically good six string guitarist on solo shows (though always effective) – but I think that’s a generally held opinion. Or as Monty Python would say, bleeding obvious

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Bill

A couple of weeks ago I saw an early '70s cover of TNDDODD - by the Symbols on Bell. (It was a US promo, so same song on both sides of the 45.) I listened to a bit of it in the store, and it sounded like a R&B vocal group, a la Persuasions. I now wish I'd listened to the whole thing, as they may have changed bits of the lyric here and there.

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Joy

Subject: Dixie Hummingbirds Sessions

If you haven't been paying attention!! , Larry Campbell is producing an album by the Dixie Hummingbirds with Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Tony Garnier and George Receli helping out!!

The Treasure Records webpage will soon have up some videos shot at the Dixie Hummingbirds sessions. I've seen a few of them, and they are pretty cool.

Keep checking their website at:

http://treasurerecords.com/

They recorded 18 hours of stuff!!!!

It might be a good idea to join the mailing list too while you are at the website!!!

Joy

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Pat Brennan

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Charlie Young

This morning I heard the strangest segue into "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" on the Public Radio International affiliate from the University of Pennsylvania, WXPN. Right before it they played the track called "Never Did No Ramblin'" from the soundtrack to the new comedy film, "A Mighty Wind." It sounds really weird in theory, but The Band never sounded better on the radio for some reason. Maybe it was just the contrast from the ridiculous to the sublime.

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rosalind

Subject: Addictions - Afflictions

If you don't have any alcohol in the house and nobody will let you buy any, you swallow rubbing alcohol. I guess that means we could get hooked on "Three Blind Mice" if there wasn't anything else..

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DZ Again

David P: I need a fix bad bro (after all, your in the biz, right?)... unfortunately, I'm in treatment for the live Canadian stuff... problem is, I can't get past the 1st step where I admit I have a problem... so (he whispers), can you score me a "Where Is Amy Helm?" T-shirt?... to tied me over?

On a more serious note: I highly recommend the Acid Test video... as far as I can tell there's only one song on it... Death has no mercy sung by Pig Pen... with loads of Bluesy Jerry doodling... and lot's of bad dance moves... Great background music!!!!!!

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Bones

I'd also like to send out best wishes to June Carter and Johnny Cash. I was listening to the remastered cd of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison recently, and their duet of "Jackson" always makes me smile. A Band connection which I had not thought about before is that "Long Black Veil" is on that album which was released the very same year (1968) as Music From Big Pink.

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Lil

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Bill

Is "Seven Steps To Heaven" in any way similar to "Stairway To Heaven"?

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paul godfrey

Subject: JCC

Hear Hear John D.

With getting back to the guitar I feel so much better about everything.

The Carter Family have given us so much music. If any one can help me with getting the sheet music for 'Wildwood Flower' I would appreciate it.

In many respects music has been so much a part of my life and I can't tell you how good it feels to be makin it again.

shineonpaulg

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David Powell

Subject: M. A.

Hello, my name is David and I'm addicted to music. Every day is a struggle to follow a dozen steps, but I keep getting detoured down those Seven Steps to Heaven prescribed by Miles, often ending up near the Third Stone from the Sun with Jimi & Noel.

You see, with this serious jones, it's easy to lose perspective. The strains of music, flowing from the strings of Morpheus, are apt to lead one to some Matrix-like mirage in the "desert of the real". The pleasure of music is an affliction that I suffer from; one not as easily cured as a mere fever of the chest. By writing this, it is only my desire that you try to understand the shape I'm in. I imagine that many of you may find yourselves in the same predicament, given the lure of the lutes of such a heavenly Band.

I recognize these same symptoms in Peter Viney. This is in no way an intervention on my part, but merely an expression of support for him in his struggle to make sense of the music through his posts & articles. Although I often disagree or find myself amused (on such assessments of Pete Seeger, Richard Thompson & Hank Williams), I always enjoy reading what he writes.

Mr. Viney & me, or more properly, I, both suffer from this addiction to music, as do many others of you, here in the guestbook. So please try to understand this struggle to find reality in the fantasy of music. Thank you & have a good day (:-)

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Empty Now

In the French literacy we call that "Antithèse", to use the direct terms related to one concept for expressing the senses or the features related to a complementary one and vice-versa...Jackson, do you agree?

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bob wigo

Kalervo, I'm glad to hear of another Darden Smith fan. I've heard his new one "Sunflower" is very good as well.

Enjoy the music.

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Pat Brennan

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Lil

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Empty Now

Subject: The Pretender

Thanks Charlie for the correction, i think you’re right for the orthograph, i modestly doubt if the sense of the term tender (in the verse i mentionned) is the litteral one. It is really hard to me to interpret such deep lyrics. In the context, the poetic licence is the prime constraint, the song is titled « The Pretender », the rhymes are in « er », and the word money is used explicitely in the corpus of the same verse. Not sure at all of what Jackson Browne think. I guess the real nature of the poetry is to feel it, not to analyse it. I remarked a long time ago your knowledge about Jackson. The musical quality of that song is much more attractive than the words (Graham Nash & David Crosby are performing the background voices). Thanks again Charlie

The last paragraph of « the pretender »:

I'm going to be a happy idiot And struggle for the legal tender
Where the ads take aim and lay their claim To the heart and the soul of the spender
And believe in whatever may lie
In those things that money can buyThought true love could have been a contender
Are you there? Say a prayer for the Pretender
Who started out so young and strong Only to surrender

Are you there?

Say a prayer for the Pretender

Are you there?

Say a prayer

for the Pretender

Say a prayer

for the Pretender

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Dave Z

Lil: The Long Island newspaper stuff is good color even if the rest of us don't feel a need to respond... so feel free to keep it up... on the otherhand, I'm having nightmares about some kind of Borg monster that chases me and John McEnroe through the streets of Toronto...

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Todd Atkinson

Cousin Paul: Isn't posting to a Guestbook sort of a self indulgent process by default? You're certainly entitled to your opinion, but I've read many posts here by various people over the years that were deliberatly nasty, mean spririted, and hateful.

It's my opinion that Peter Viney's posts are generally informative and offered in the spirit of being helpful. Whether you agree with him or not is your business, but I don't quite understand why you are singling him out.

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Hank

Subject: Are You Experienced?

It's been awhile since I posted but checked in to see if y'all got the news about Noel Redding. I see that Tracy already posted about it.....

We were doing our Regular Monday nite gig last nite....Ray Barron and I..... when we got the call about Noel.......

I knew and was friendly with Noel for nearly 20 years...... jammed and performed with him on many occasions.....of which I will relate at another time......

The one thing I will say right now is that it's the end of an era in West Cork....Noel held court down there...mainly in a pub called De Barras in Clonakilty......there are pictures of visiting rock 'n'rollers from Macca to Bowie to Neil Young all over the walls of that pub.......

Noel was a very friendly fella, always up for a lark, a jam, a puff or hang out...he would regale me with stories of The Who, Cream, The Beatles, Brian Jones and, of course, The Experience....which blew me head off when I was younger....at the same time he was completely aware of being ripped off by the music industry by signing bad deals (like some musos we hear about 'round here!) and would always advise me to be very careful and to keep control of my affairs........we were also all aware of how much personal grief he had suffered in recent years.... I spoke with a very close friend of his a short while ago who said that Noel was at peace now.......hopefully hooking up with his wife Carol, his mum, Moonie, Lennon, The Ox & Jimi... somehow.......

We finished off the gig with a guitar/mandolin version of "Foxy Lady"....and "Little Wing"......

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brown eyed girl

MUSIC CHANGES THE WORLD....

Ray Pence: I saw Iggy I think in 1980 at the Police Picnic in Oakville, Ontario...just outside of Toronto.....Iggy stole the show with his ENERGY and PHYSICAL acrobatics....I don't think he was the chairman of the bored that day....I've always liked the Bowie/Iggy Connection as well....Also there's a Cale connection.....John produced the first Stooges record....Btw....I'm going to see Louuuu at Massey Hall on June 13 once again...I don't suppose Ornette Coleman will be touring with him?!..;-D

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Lil

It occurred to me yesterday while posting back and forth about Long Island newspapers that I really miss having e-mail addresses in here. I understand why they were removed (my spam quotient has gone down considerably)...but how bout an alternative? I was wondering if perhaps Jan could add a page where anyone who wants to can leave their e-mail address. Not in "clickable" form, but similar to what some have done here. d_lil at hotmail dot com. It might alleviate some of the chit-chatty things that are really of no interest to anyone but the people writing about it (such as the Long Island newspaper thing). Thanks.

Have a good day everyone.

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Kalervo

Subject: Darden, Jackson and Erik

Bob W.: I happen to own Darden Smith' s Little Victories. Very fine album, especially the song called Hole In The River, one of my all time favorites. Darden is getting more and more recognition...

I am happy to see that Jackson Browne is so well loved here.

Yesterday I heard an album called In The Heart Of a Waking Dream by Erik Hokkanen ja Lumisudet (Erik Hokkanen and the Snow wolves)...A wonderful mix of Americana and Finnish folk. Erik is one of the best fiddle and guitar players in Texas or anywhere. Strongly recommended!!! Look at the web site. It has also an access to Rootsworld, the important world music online magazine....

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MIke D.

Do not feel foolish. You actually made me think about that one! The performance from December 1967 took place at The Roundhouse in London, I believe. If my memory serves me correct, the show was filmed/recorded by the BBC. Pink Floyd was also on the bill that night. The show was billed as "Christmas On Earth" I believe. I used to have a bootleg of that show. I actually might still have it. I'd have to look. I still can't get over the 1964 picture of The Hawks on Volume 5 of The Beatles Anthology. :)

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Fred

"What I don't know ain't worth knowing"..... don't take offence, but that's a pretty piss-poor attitude to have in life! Learning is what propels us through life. The little (and big) indignities and struggles of our day to day existence are offset by what we gain when we learn something new or experience something different (and not just in the field of education). If we all held that maxim "...it ain't worth knowing" we'd all still be wallowing in the primordial sludge.

Sorry, but this a sentiment that I abhor.... If I were rewriting Dante's Inferno, the most hideous, and cruelest ring in my version of Hell would be reserved for those who suffer from an indifference and apathy towards learning and casually toss out the gem "What I don't know ain't worth knowing" as if it were something to say with immense pride! Are you sure you're not one of the students I teach?!?!?

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Charlie Young

Subject: Old Folkies Never Die...

I wasn't at "The Last Waltz" like Rollie, so tonight's 40th anniversary tribute to Philadelphia folk music DJ Gene Shay was probably the most talent I'd ever seen assembled on one stage at the same time. Eric Andersen, David Bromberg, John Prine, Tom Rush, Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, Christine Lavin and Pete and Maura Kennedy were just part of the lineup for an epic evening of amazing music.

The best part was getting to meet most of these people after the gig--especially Prine and Andersen, since I'd followed the music of both for over thirty years but never met either. Eric Andersen mentioned Rick Danko during his performance and I thanked him for bringing up Rick's name. Thanks to Jan for that great new video clip of Rick now that I think of it, too...

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Cousin Paul

Subject: Peter Viney

Peter, I have read your reviews and reports, although I do not believe some of the things you write I can take it with a grain salt. Your self indulgent writing might intrigue others, but truthfully it seems nothing more than blather. I've read your posts so often, not only your reviews, that I wonder if you are nothing more than just a ROADIE. Can you get me a gig like you have? No offence, just like soccer/football. What I don't know ain't worth knowing;P.V Peace and Love, Paul

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bob wigo

My humblest apologies to Mr. Pelham and Mr. Brennan. I was not aware of another "To Die Game" yet alone one by our own Pat Brennan. I will say Evans' book was very entertaining. I hope to have the opportunity to read Pat's. Sorry for the mix up.

Anybody here know Darden Smith's "Little Victories"?

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Ben Pike

Thanks PV, my question was prompted by a recent screening of Mike Liegh's great, great BBC film "Grown Ups." A fellow mentions the mist in question in the "you are not seeing something that is obviously there" vain; but we later lean that this guy(who looks like Elvis Costello) is obsessed with the Scotch legend of the Loch Ness Monster(somewhat confusing the issue).

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Tracy

(Just when we were talking about Hendrix/Holly.)

Hendrix Bassist Noel Redding Dies

by Marcus Errico

May 12, 2003, 4:15 PM PT

Noel Redding, the man who held down the bottom line for Jimi Hendrix, has died. The bassist passed away Sunday at his home in County Cork, Ireland, according to his manager, Ian Grant. Grant made the announcement on a message board for Track Records, Redding's label. "I can't yet take it in that, once more, I am sitting at my desk bringing sad news. Noel passed away," Grant wrote.

The cause of death was not immediately known. Redding was 57.

His death reportedly comes just a week after his mother's.

Originally a guitarist, Redding converted to bass when he joined with Hendrix and drummer Mitch Mitchell to form the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1966. Redding played bass on all three of the group's landmark albums, Are You Experienced?, Axis: Bold As Love and Electric Ladyland. The power trio split in 1969, a year before Hendrix died.

Redding was enshrined with Hendrix and Mitchell in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Known for his only-in-the-'60s look (towering 'fro that rivaled Jimi's, granny glasses, dashiki), Redding was later embittered by his Experience days. He signed away his royalty rights in 1974, allegedly to pay an outstanding legal bill, for a one-off payment of $100,000. Redding claimed he agreed to the sum after being promised there would be no more reissues of the Experience material. Of course, that was before CDs and DVDs and the endless repackaging of the band's songs by Hendrix's estate. "I should have been a plumber. That's a joke. But the thing is, plumbers get paid," he told Billboard.com last year. "But there again, I'm still playing, thank God. That's the main thing." Redding said he was even forced to sell the bass he used to record with the Experience to get by.

In February, Grant vowed to file a lawsuit on Redding's behalf demanding some $5 million from the Hendrix estate. It's not immediately clear whether that legal action will go forward.

There was no immediate comment Monday on Redding's death from Experience Hendrix, the company that controls the Hendrix empire. After his Experience experience, Redding played guitar with Fat Mattress and later with Road and the Noel Redding Band.

In 1996, he outlined his rock 'n' roll woes in his autobiography, Are You Experienced?. A compilation CD of two Noel Redding Band albums, Clonakilty Cowboys and Blowin', was reissued in 2000 on One Way Records. His most recent release, a concert set titled Live from Bunkr--Prague, was released by Grant's Track Records last year.

Redding is survived by his longtime companion, Deborah McNaughton. She released a brief statement to Billboard.com calling Redding an "extremely gentle and gracious soul. He had a kind of chivalry and nobility about him and he was kind to everyone bar none, people and animals alike."

Tracy

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Crazy Chester

Subject: Jackson,slide,OMD's

Just wanted to say that I met Jackson Browne before a show in Oct.198? He was playing Penn State's Rec Hall for a Homecoming weekend and my friend and I were walking past the outside of the building looking for a way to sneak in for the soundcheck or to meet JB & the band. My friend saw the outline of some people through a frosted glass window where we knew it was backstage area so he rapped on the window while I kept walking and next thing I know he's hollerin my name and waving me back. I saw a long haired head half out the window and my friend is bent over talkin to this head. The closer I get I realize it's Jackson and....that's cool! We stood there and small talked awhile about how nice central Pa. is and then I asked about Lindley and Rosemary cause I'd heard they weren't on that tour and he filled us in on what they were up to. What really got his attention was when I asked him if was still playing Gurian acoustic guitars. He lit up and asked if we were into guitars and we said....ya man. That was it. He said meet me at the next entrance down at the end of this building and come on backstage. We were like two Little Leaguers gettin to meet Willie Mays back in the 60's. Jackson invited us in, gave us some passes for after the show, sat and talked guitars with us for about 20 mins.and asked if we wanted something to eat off the buffet. Our hero... treatin us most righteously. That was the best famous person encounter I've ever had. He was cool! My wife worked in the music biz for awhile and met a lot of musicians she said Jackson seemed very real and polite. She had an encounter with James Taylor in the 80's and said he was kinda rude and dismissive,Michael Hedges...very nice,Phil Keaggy... went out of his way to get her extra albums and sign them for her,Liona Boyd same thing. Some of the bands were pretty wasted and acted accordingly. But, we all have our good and bad moments and it's hard to say from just meeting someone briefly "on the road" what they're really like. Anyway,slide guitar...there are so many greats. Ry...very tasteful and full of adventure. Lindley...ditto! George....melodic,sweet.Bonnie...oh yeah. Son House,Elmore,RJ...the originals. I still think for pure emotion and soul I have to go with Duane. He was on some other level. I don't know these new guys like Haynes,Harper,Landreth,Trucks that well although I've heard some of their playing. I'm sure they're great but give me Duane and here's one for ya that's way overlooked and under rated.... Ron Wood....discuss.Early Faces and Rod Stewart....Ron Wood.He's played a lot more slide/Dobro than you may realize check his album/recording credentials and history,you'll be suprised and I think he plays with a little Brit C&W outfit called The Rolling Stones. Finally,and aren't you glad about that,The Ozark Mountain Daredevils...I'm tellin ya...The Band's second cousins twice removed. They were great!

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Peter Viney

To add – it’s a bit like a film crew. If someone gets really hurt because they’ve been called a *@!* in the midst of heavy action they’re in the wrong line of work. The difference is when someone calls you a @!*% after the situation has calmed down and means it. That is offensive.

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Peter Viney

On the other hand, some are on a permanent power-trip and arseholes. I could only hazard a view on any particular performer on repeated evidence.

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John D

Mike Myers is on the Tonight show tonight hosted by Katie Couric from The Today Show. Apparently, according to sources he is going to do a "Hey let's go to Toronto" push as we get completely back to normal after the SARS thing. No thanks to CNN who showed the same hospital doorway for two weeks in a row instead of the rest of the city, as we moved around normally; with no masks. It's interesting to be in the middle of a major news story and watch all the errors being reported day after day. I think we have an idea of NYC felt like after 9/11 when trying to get people to come back to the Big Apple. A marketing nightmare. Wish we had a Giuliani here. Very frustrating indeed. Thanks Mike in advance if that's what you follow through with tonight.

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John Pelham

Subject: The final post

BOB WIGO: You are a good, stout fellow who I've always liked and no apology is needed. It's that Brennan that starts this stuff, you know....besides, at my age (I was born in 1838) I honestly don't remember what we were talking about.

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bassmanlee

Subject: Joni and Jackson

Bones, I think you may be slightly mistaken regarding Ms. Mitchell and Jackson Browne. As I recall, Joni came to Jackson's defense when said accusations (inuendo, actually) were floating about.

See link above for discussion of the alleged incident, which includes: "When asked by Robert Hilburn in The L.A. Times about who was the inspiration for "Not To Blame" Joni said "Let's not go gossipy...I should have put a disclaimer...'Any resemblance to any people living or dead is merely coincidental.' This is a song about batterers of women. It's dumb to reduce the song to a portrait of an individual."

I was not able to confirm this quote, as the article is listed on their archives but now available, but Hilburn did interview Mitchell in the LA Times on Oct 27, 1994.

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John D

I find it so truly sad that Johnny has been so ill and now the love of his life is in critical condition as of the the last time I listened to the news. She had heart valve surgery. She is 73 yeas old. God Bless June Carter Cash.

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Pat Brennan

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Ruby Red

Subject: Long Island Press

Lil I think Sam is correct. Sam, wasent the Long Island Press taken over by The Long Islander? I think it was based in Huntington, but I could be wrong.

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Ray Pence

I attended a Zevon concert in Boulder Colorado in 1990--he was blazing. Haven't followed his music much since but I worshipped him in the late 70s, early 80s.

John, I've also wondered about WZ lately. When the news came out in the early fall of last year the press was writing about him like he was already dead--or had maybe three, four weeks left. Well, here we are, almost summer, and the Excitable Boy is still kicking.

Back then he said, he wanted to live long enough to see the new James Bond movie...now it's set to come out on DVD!!

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Lil

To the Borg monster: Been trying to reach you. Hope all is well. Please contact me.

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bob wigo

John, if that is the case it is I who owes you the apology. I only know of the one book Pat has written. I happen to own a copy of "To Die Game" (1995) by William McKee Evans and that is why I responded as such. I guess I wouldn't have thought Pat would have published a book by the same name. If so, I stand corrected. The only title I am aware of is "SECESSIONVILLE: ASSAULT ON CHARLESTON".

Pat, can you shed some light on the matter?

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Bayou Sam

Awww don't feel foolish Olivia. The fun part is learning about these things in here, and sometimes getting the facts on something you had wrong. I'm not one of the one's that looks down my nose at someone who makes a mistake - or, God forbid - mispells sumthing.

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Bayou Sam

Lil = I know the Long Island Press that you're thinking of, and this new one is not it. You're thinking of a regular newspaper that seemed to rival Newsday in it's prime. This new "Press" is a local music paper.....BTW, "Good Times", which has been around forever is alive and well still.

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olivia

well, i feel foolish. i aplogize sam for miss leading you. mike is correct. that was not the same performance. thank you mike for the correction. you should still check out the box set though. it's really awesome.

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Walker

Subject: Music

I was asked if the first track on my new C.D. was written by Bromberg, I said no, but thanks for putting me in his company. Go to www.brotherhoodofthegrape.com and click a link and check out "Back to Drinking" I would love some feedback by real fans of his music. Blessings to all....Walker

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Helena R.

Subject: music again

I just thought I had gotten over my worst crush with/on (?) the Band´s music and saga. But once I go through these pages and some of the sound samples again I wonder if this is never going to end. What is it with the songs, voices, sound of the instruments that I can´t resist? Can´t live without at the moment? (I hope it´s just for a moment). It´s becoming annoying, almost painful. Could it be something about their fantastic, dramatic story of struggling, succes and sad components later in their career??? There are several bands and artists that I would consider greater, more loved and more influential than the Band - the Beatles, Stones, Springsteen etc. But this is a crush for me. Or mabye I´m just going through my soon beeing 40-crisis. There are a few things in the Band-story that is similar to the Beatles-story. Years of struggle, then tremendous succes and musical development (though the Beatles never went out of songmaterial) and a break-up with conflicts and a lot of hurting one another - John/Paul, Levon/Robbie. Alright, mabye this is just me once again creating something that will fit into my own thoughts, a bittersweet love for bittersweet stories. You have to nurse your icons, right? Bye for now and take care//Helena (PS. I feel a bit limited since my english is lacking a lot of words, I hope my message comes through)

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John Pelham

Subject: "To Die Game"

Well then....I stand corrected. Therefore, I'd like to congratulate Wiliam McKee Evans on an excellent book that was sent to me by Patrick Brennan and Pat had the gall to put his own name on the title page. OOOOOOOOOOh, Pat. I am SO disillusioned.

Of course, perhaps there are TWO books with the same name, one of which was written by Patrick Brennan in 1998 and published by Farnsworth House, Gettysburg, PA. 17325.

John Pelham

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Bones

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John Cass

Subject: Music

speaking of Jackson Browne how is his old buddy Warren Zevon doing??? I know he isn't doing real well but it seems like he must be outliving the original time he was told he had left on this earth???

loved his Letterman appearence when asked on his thoughts on time left Warren said something like you "learn to enjoy every sandwich"... it will be a sad say when Zevon is gone..

got tickets to see John Hammond on 5-14-03 in Waitsfeild VT... a solo acoustic show at a small theatre... has anyone heard his newest release??? and if so how is it??

anybody looking to plan something cool on the 4th of July day and live near Saratoga NY should go catch Neil Young and Crazy Horse... I got my tickets...

when the next Barnburner's show????? I need another shot of the Blues!!

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bob wigo

Our own Patrick Brennan wrote "Secessionville: Assault on Charleston". I'm pretty certain "To Die Game" was written by William McKee Evans.

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Ruby Red

Subject: Lil

Hi Lil, The Long Island Press is back with us after a number of years being out of busines. It was called the Island Ear. It is about the only culture we get here on the Island as far as a good music paper. Hope that helps Red

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bob wigo

Charlie, have a good time at the Keswick Theater tonight. One of my favorite venues.

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Lil Again

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Lil

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"To Die Game"

Subject: Jeb Stuart biography by Patrick Brennan

On May 12, 1864 Jeb Stuart was mortally wounded at the battle of Yellow Tavern. On the anniversary of this somber event, I'd like to point out that our own Pat Brennan wrote an excellent biography about this extraordinary man, entitled "To Die Game."

If memory serves me well, Stuart was shot by a 5th Michigan private named John Huff, who was in turn killed within the month by a Confererate private named Virgil C. Caine. You can look it up.

Pat, you did a great job on your book. If I can ever lend a hand (like helping with research) on any of your future endeavors, please contact me.

John Pelham

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Charlie Young

Subject: Legal Tender & Eric Andersen

I'm heading to the Philadephia area for my job this week and plan to catch a virtual "Mighty Wind" of old folkies (and a few young ones) at a benefit concert there tonight. One of the names on the list of performers is Rick Danko's old pal, Eric Andersen. The last time I saw Andersen play live, it was when he opened for a gig by the Byrds in Maryland, circa 1972.

Empty Now: I think the phrase from that Jackson Browne song is "legal tender," meaning money, though "thunder" does conjure up another one of his songs...

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Empty Now

Subject: Oh what a wonderful place

« At each time one society is about falling down, the nature in its everlasting work of regeneration, provokes an event that restart things to their best… »

The quote is from one philosoph, i don’t remember who, perhaps motorcycle boy in Coppola’s « Rumble Fish ». It means that each time i had the buttons in the GB, things restart to the best, involving to me the burden to Stay, just a little bit longer, cause the promoter dont mind, and the roadies dont mind, if wr take a little time and we leave it all behind one more post

You are really a wonderful people, i dont gonna comment the posts one by one about that stuff provoked incidently by the Mother’s Day….Thanks all

Lil :The load out- Stay : the gate of all
Peter : Rosie you’re all right, when you hold me tight, Rosie that’ s my thing BEG, the Pretender, I’m gonna be your happy idiot, and struggle for the legal thunder

Yes and David Lindley is good, Rosemary Butler too…..thanks to all the other posters

My other favorite trips:

For Every Man
Our Lady of the Well - Take it Easy
Late For the sky
Before the Deluge
The Crow and the Craddle

thanks again for that wonderful moment,, The reality: THIS IS A THE BAND WEBSITE

Curtain

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John W.

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bob wigo

Happy Birthday Steve Winwood. An amazing talent.

I recall seeing Steve Winwood with Traffic at the Spectrum and his apologizing for his vocals and guitar playing as he felt neither was up to snuff. Both were brilliant in my estimation. While always recognized for his keyboard work I always felt Winwood's guitar playing was wonderful.

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Brien Sz

All this JB talk reminds me that Jackson Browne appeared on the Simpson's last night. He sang a duet with Homer - very solid stuff.

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Bill

Sorry if someone's already mentioned it, but a great place to hear all sorts of slide guitarists is Rykodisc's "Everybody Slides". I have only Vol 2, which has a lovely version of "Whispering Pines" by Colin Linden, with Richard Bell on piano. Also has tracks by John Hammond, David Lindley, Chris Darrow and Amos Garrett ("Sharks Ate My Wahine").

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bob wigo

Since Jackson Browne's name has come up here let's not forget David Lindley for that list of great slide players.

Yes, Jackson Browne was in a very early version of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band but it was short lived.

Lil, I'm sorry to hear your impression was not a good one. During my time with Electric Factory Concerts here in Philly I had the experience of meeting him. It was the summer of '78 or '79 and he had his son Ethan with him on the tour. If my memory serves me well Ethan was maybe five or six years old at the time. Having arrived at the Mann Music Center two hours before curtain me and a few others were biding our time when Jackson and his son wandered up into the seating area where we had congregated. He introduced himself and his son and we had a very pleasant encounter. Within minutes a few of the guys had engaged Ethan in a Frisbee toss and Jackson took great joy in his son's efforts to throw and catch the disc. He was very kind and unassuming and genuinely appreciative of the interest his son was receiving. We spent a good half hour or so in his company and he was nothing except kind to everyone. I certainly recall that night during his last encore Jackson calling several folks up on stage to dance while the band closed out the set. I guess we can only go on our own experiences and mine was a good one.

Is anyone here familiar with the Darden Smith disc entitled "Little Victories" ? I don't recall his name having been mentioned here. It's a wonderful effort and I highly recommend it.

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Gene

Subject: Feat Web Discussion Board

Calvin -
Another great resource for questions and/or the trading of Little Feat boots is the Feat Web Discussion Board (link above).

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Gene

Subject: Little Feat Infos

Calvin - you can get Little Feat show infos at the FeatBase website (hit the link above). Please email me at golfbravoromeo(at)hotmail.com

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Mike D.

Sorry!

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Mike D.

Actually, that's not the same performance of Sgt. Pepper on Jimi's box set. The one you can hear/see on The Beatles Anthology comes from a show in December 1967 in London. The performance on the box set comes from a show in Sweden in 1967, which was taped for radio broadcast. Not to be picky, but they're not the same performance at all.

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paulg

Subject: Dave Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Happy Happy David.

Have you ever been to 'Northfield' That is the Levon & Legend of Jesse James connection...no...yes? shineonpaulg

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Calvin

I believe Jackson Browne was in the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band early on. If memory serves wasnt he in the early years, then they split up for about a year, and when they got back together and started having success he was no longer a memeber?

Now Ive got a question. I picked up some Little Feat Bootlegs the other day-In one from 76 when introucing the band Lowell introduces fiddle player Charlie Daniels. Does anyone know if that is thee Daniels, I was under the impression Devil Went DOwn to Georgia broke around 1976-perhaps he was a celebrity guest at a show? If anyone knows Id appreciate a response.

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Lil

I've always loved "The load-out", that 'tribute' to roadies.... which is probably an ironic tune of his, since I saw him many years ago and he was incredibly rude to those working for him. I guess when so many people compliment you and consider you a VIP, that gives you the right to treat people like dirt. Sad really.

BTW, didn't Jackson Browne once play in the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?

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brown eyed girl

"No matter how fast I run I can never seem to get away from me. No matter where I am I can't help thinking I'm just a day away from where I want to be"....."Baby if you can hear me.....Turn down your radio.....There's just one thing I want you to know.....When you be near me I felt the love stirring in my soul.....Yeah.....Yeah.....Yes I have"....guitar....And of course the ending.....when you close your eyes....

Have you heard him sing with Canada's Jann Arden? They sing together "Unloved"......

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Peter Viney

EN – I had a Jackson Browne focus after seeing him recently, and “Running on Empty” got played a lot, especially ‘Rosie’ and ‘Stay.’ I’m going to explore more back catalogue too.

Being easily influenced, I got my second Gourds album on Saturday, Stadium Blitzer. I had Ghosts of Hallelujah right after it came out, and I couldn’t decide what to go for next, so decided on the track titles – they sounded good. Am getting into it today.

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Lil

Did anyone else hear that June Carter Cash is in critical condition...? I caught the tail end of a report here this morning. Anyone know what happened?

Have a good day everyone.

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Empty Now

You know, i didn’t realized before that the suicide of Jackson’s wife is implicit in the song i posted below. Once i did that, i am blowed by the strength of the work of that guy, and of course the ingrate position he has in the public audience (perhaps he needs another Jan site). Very very very pleased to know that your were a real-time listener of « The Pretender », i was too. In fact i started to hold all Jackson’s albums at T-time before the deluge (funny), after his publi hit « running on empty » he turned to politics songs….too much politicized….i missed a lot of his songs…lately he released a true « artistic-sentimental-high quality album « I’m alive » and recently « The Neked ride home ». Anyway….
Having to post one song in Mother’s Day it was of course a mimetic reflexe to choice a Jackson’s one. Tough i realize that the song is more children oriented (with a personal concern) than mother oriented, Fortunately the essence of a mother lies in her children, thus i am not too much out of context. Btw…I just want to add that by mimetism i missed to wish a good Mother’s (and son’s) day also to all the mothers out of the GB….that’s natural. To emphasize the greatness of Jackson i will amende myself by a sample from a very sweet song from « runnin on empty »,

The road (for correcting my former post)

« Highways and dancehall
The good songs take you far
You speak about the moon
But you dream about the star »

Dylan…my blue eyed son…pufff…non interesting…trivial (non familial, politics)

Thanks BEG, i never doubted on your ability to sustain a continue refreshing stuff

…continuity..Peter : How with your Jackson Brown listenning by these days

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Peter Viney

Ben – I haven’t heard ‘What’s that? Scotch mist?’ for a few years, but my father used to say it in the 50s / early 60s. I don’t think I’ve ever said it myself. I looked it up in the Dictionary of Catch Phrases, and it’s 1920s Royal Air Force slang in origin. According to the book, it suggests either that someone is seeing things, or more usually failing to see something that is obviously there. I remember it as the latter.

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Ben Pike

PV, Do Brits often say "What's that, Scotch Mist?"

I found there are several Marmelade "Best Ofs" in print. One with a sticker on the CD hyping the the fact that "Here Comes The Rain" was used in a Gap Ad. There's no escape....

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Long Distance Operator

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Todd Atkinson

I'm impressed with the number of great slide players that people have come up with. There really are quite a few beyond the obvious ones. I just remembered that Jack from the White Stripes plays a prety decent slide.

I'm reminded of a stereotype that a musician friend of mine used to perpetuate regarding bands & musicians: "Drummers are crazy, Bass players are drunks, and everyone is a guitarist!"--I don't think that this applies to "The Band," but think about friends you might have had who played in bands growing up.

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cupid

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D.G. Recordings

Subject: "Songs without singers..."

The "songwriting" and "Guitar style"...of Robbie Robertson will remain in my heart forever...( as a fellow musician myself)...but without the vocals of Levon,Rick and Richard...they would have just remained "Good Songs"...and that`s all. As it turned out "Ronnie H."...bought the boys together...who subseqently,as a "collective"...lifted these songs, to become a part of American History...but without the talents of each individual vocalist...I`m sure this web site would never have come to life!!!!.

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Dave Z

Thanks folks, you can send all the presents to... hey, wait a minute... it's not my BDay... I am assuming John D meant it is the BDay of the great state of MN?... I am a Gemini however, and instead of turning 41 a week plus change before the Garth shows... it's a week plus change after the Garth shows... btw, I have been temporarily banned in my household from using words that begin with T, G, M or H... hmmm, maybe this BDay thing is an omen... anyway, I feel like I need to learn a little more about Buddy Holly now... and I'm probably in the minority here, but slide doesn't really do it for me... unless it's trombone... I'll probably discover it 5 years from now though... nice to hear from the folks in Baltimore... does anybody else miss Butch?...

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cupid

It might also intrest you to know Sam that footage of that very Hendrix performance is on the recently released Beatles Anthology..they discuss it briefly and then wap..heeeeeere's Jimi!..Peace Cupid

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Bayou Sam

Hi Olivia - welcome. I'm proud to be the one to lure you in with my Hendrix post. I did not know that that Jimi performance was available, or even recorded. I will have to check into that for sure. Thanks - and stick around this place - it's interesting. It's like the W.S. Walcott Medicine Show, you'll meet saints and sinners, losers and winners. And some of us can be any one of the four on any given day. That's probably why we've been on the GB so long.

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Bennie

As far as slide players go I have to vote for young phenom Derek Trucks. I haven't heard anybody playing John Coltrane and Miles Davis compositions on the slide guitar like he does. Thats not to slight any of the other good players, I just think he's taking the instrument to new levels, maybe Sonny Landreth is in there also. Two true masters.

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Lil

Happy Birthday Dave Z!!! With love from all of us, D,S,J&J.

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Bob Wyman

Subject: Mothers

The above link should guide you to a hilarious take off on Merle's "Mama Tried" from Prairie Home Companion...

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olivia

Subject: jimi

bayou sam, did you know that you can here that performance on the jimibox set? you might have already known that but if not you should check it out. disc four is my personal favorite. anyways this is my first time I've ever written in the band's website guest book and when I saw how many people write in this guest book it makes me happy because I don't feel so alone when it comes to saying the band is one of the greatest bands ever.

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John D

Happy Birthday Minnesota! Today is your day!

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Donna

Oops! I thought I typed Jimi as opposed to Jimmy, as in Hendrix.

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Rick S.

Subject: Sliding

also, Duane Allman.

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Donna

Subject: Sliding Home

My fav slide guitarist are Jim Weider, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Roy Buchanan, Ry Cooder, Muddy, and Hendrix.

I could be wrong about this, but I seem to remember that VH-1, a few months ago were playing "The Jimmy Hendrix Story". If my memory serves me well, I thought that in one of the interviews, Jimmy was asked who had influenced or inspired him, and he said, "Bob Dylan, The Band, Paul Butterfield's Better Days, and Albert King". Does anyone else remember hearing about this?

I like to wish all the Mom's in this guestbook, a very happy Mother's Day!

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Bayou Sam

Subject: Jimi

Great hendrix story that most of you probably know=

Jimi was booked to play a little theater in London owned by Brian Epstein (Saville Theater?), and several of rocks upper crust were there to see this guitar wiz that everyone was talking about, including The Beatles. This show was on a Sunday - three days after the Sgt. Pepper album was released. Jimi and the boys opened the show with the title cut "Sgt.Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band", which blew the Beatles minds......What a cool - and ballsy - thing for Jimi to do.

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brown eyed girl

....and when it seems that I'm hopeless
You say tha words that can bring me back in focus.....

.....and there's Buffalo Norton.....and I think Dylan played on one song in "Hard Rain" sliiiiide.....but I always thought it was Mick Ronson.....

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Empty Now

« When the Gospel told us to be kind toward our neighbor, we know that we are completely unable to help our neighbour when he really need it »

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Charlie Young

Subject: Holly, Hendrix & "Standing in the Shadows of Motown"

Bob Dylan mentioned Hendrix when the 1974 tour with The Band hit Seattle and then in a more recent awards show spoke with reverence of attending a Buddy Holly concert in Duluth in the late 1950s. I think that Buddy and Jimi would be considerably less legendary if they were still around today, while Bob would be bigger than Elvis had he died in that 1966 motorcycle wreck. But as he sang, "up on housing project hill, it's either fortune or fame...neither is to be what they claim."

Speaking of fame, I finally saw the great documentary about the studio guys behind the Motown hit machine and it is a great piece of filmmaking. It's good to see these guys finally getting their long overdue recognition--and to see powerful performances by young voices including Ben Harper and Joan Osbourne who admire the contributions of these little-known musicians.

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Empty Now

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Mike

Subject: Levon Helm

I know that two of my best buddies, Jamie and Kerry already posted but I just wanted to say how amazing it was to get to meet Levon thursday night here in Baltimore. The man has more talent than I could ever hope to have and it was a real honor to be able to watch him play up on that stage. thanks to everyone that we got to meet, Chris, Pat, Butch, and especially Levon who made our night. I can't believe that I have had the privlage to meet both Levon and Garth in the past few months. It has been a dream come true for the rest of my band members and I.

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Empty Now

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Empty Now

Serge: warning, the sterile grand mother uses your IP address. I am yet amazed how it doesn't exist a psychiatry of the internet

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Bayou Sam

Rollie = nice links on your last couple of posts, and non-political too. Thanks :-)

Speaking of rollie - I was watching The Last Waltz last night and I noticed that after Neil Diamond's song ends, and as the picture goes to black, someone says something to the effect of "great song". I wonder if it was RR or someone else. I've ruled out Levon as the one who says it.

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Bayou Sam

Subject: slide

Even though not a slide player by trade, I must mention John Lennon's playing on a tune called "John Sinclair", from his widely hated (not by me) album "Sometime in New York City"........the Walrus also plays nice slide on George's "For You Blue" ("Elmore James' got nothing on this baby").

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Empty Now

To all the mothers in the GB, including the steril Grand-Mother who signed « me » , here Jackson Browne (The Best) The only child, in album « The Pretender » 1976

Boy of mine
As your fortune comes to carry you down the line
And you watch as the changes unfold
And you sort among the stories you've been told
If some pieces of the picture are hard to find
And the answers to your questions are hard to hold

Take good care of your mother
When you're making up your mind
Should one thing or another take you from behind
Though the world may make you hard and wild
And determine how your life is styled
When you've come to feel that you're the only child
Take good care of your brother

Let the disappointments pass
Let the laughter fill your glass
Let your illusions last until they shatter
Whatever you might hope to find
Among the thoughts that crowd your mind
There won't be many that ever really matter

But take good care of your mother
And remember to be kind
When the pain of another will serve you to remind
That there are those who feel themselves exiled
On whom the fortune never smiled
And upon whose life the heartache has been piled
They're just looking for another
Lonely child

And when you've found another soul
Who sees into your own
Take good care of each other

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Rollie

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Rollie

Subject: Sliders

....and of course,Bob Brozman,Robert Johnson, Tampa Red,Blind Blake,Bukka White and, lest we forget,Richard Manuel. Did Mr Robertson ever use the slide ???? Check out the link for a great page of sliders...........

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JTull Fan

Subject: Tupac & Vegas

Funny seeing Tupac lyrics the day before I fly to Vegas. He was killed within walking distance of the Vegas Hilton where I am staying. This is a business trip and I am in town for a series of meetings, and the funny thing is, I am packing my suitcase full of groceries. I was able to get a suite with full kitchen, etc. I find Vegas to be very depressing and one of my least favorite places to visit, so I tend to get a nice room and just 'cocoon' at night. Last year it was with a video of the Last Waltz and some decent wine. I travel so much nightlife has little appeal for me, especially surrounded by tourists and middle-aged businessmen who seldom get out and are blowing their annual budget in 2-3 nights. Not for me. And I'm not a gambler either, so it just feels very seedy and lonely. New York New York? I get to see the real thing again in 3 weeks. Blues and Jazz spots? I get to Chicago, New Orleans, Memphis, and New York every year for the real thing, without the tackiness. Looking forward to a lively week on the GB with my laptop to retain some sanity!

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Amanda

I tried to find some quote or lyric to post here on this day. Nothing seemed to fit appropriately to each Mother I have met through this site. We are all at unique phases of the experience...in different places. I'd just like to wish you Godspeed and congratulate you on the soul, courage and love you show in the most significant role of your life.

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DANNY L. HIGHTREE

Subject: THE BAND

I THINK THE BAND WERE TIGHT AND AM JUST NOW, AT 41 YEARS OLD LEARNING TO PLAY SOME OF THEIR SONGS ON GUITAR. THE LAST WALTZ WAS ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIEWING AND LISTENING EXPERIENCES. WISH THEY WERE ALL ALIVE. REST WELL RICHARD!

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Me

Happy Mother's Day to(MR.)Viney

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brown eyed girl

When I was young, me and my mama had beef
17 years old kicked out on tha streets
though back in tha time, I never thought I'd see her face
ain't a woman alive that can take my mamma's place
suspended from school, scared ta go home
I was a fool with tha big boys breaking all tha rules
shed tears with my baby sister
over tha years we wuz poorer than tha other little kids
and even though we had different daddies
tha same drama when things went wrong we blamed mama
I reminisced on tha stress I caused, it wuz hell
hugg'en on my mama from a jail cell
and who'ed think in elementary, heeeey i'd see tha penitentiary
One day
running from tha Police, that's right
Momma catch me--put a whoop'en to my backside
and even as a crack fiend mama
ya always was a black queen mama
I finally understand for a woman
it ain't easy--trying ta raise a man
ya always wuz committed, a poor single mother on welfare
tell me how ya did it
there's no way I can pay ya back
but tha plan is ta show ya that I understand
you are appreciated...

Chorus

Laaaaady, don't cha know we luv ya
Sweeeet Laaaady, place no one above ya
Sweeeet Laaaady, don't cha know we luv ya

Ain't nobody tell us it wuz fair
no luv for my daddy, cause tha coward wuzn't there
he passed away and I didn't cry
cause my anger, wouldn't let me feel for a stranger
they say i'm wrong and I'm heartless
but all along I wuz looking for a father
he wuz gone
I hung around with tha thug's and even though they sold drugs
they showed a young brother luv
I moved out and started really hang'in

I needed money of my own so I started slang'in
I ain't guilty cause
even though I sell rocks
It feels good, putting money in your mailbox
I love paying rent when tha rents due
I hope ya got tha diamond necklace that I sent to you
cause when I wuz low, you was there for me
ya never left me alone, cause ya cared for me
and I can see ya coming home after work late
ya in tha kitchen trying ta fix us a hot plate
just working with tha scraps you wuz given
and mama made miracles every Thanksgiving
but now tha road got rough, your alone
trying ta raise two bad kids on your own
and there's no way I can pay ya back
but my plan is ta show ya that I understand
you are appreciated...

Chorus

pour out some liquor and I reminisce
cause through tha drama, I can always depend on my mama
you say tha words that can get me back in focus
when I wuz sick as a little kid
ta keep me happy there's no limit to tha things ya did
and all my childhood memories
are full of all tha sweet things ya did for me
and even though I act craaaazy
I got ta thank tha Lord that ya maaaade me
There are no words that can express how I feel
Ya never kept a secret, always stayed real
and I appreciate how ya raised me
and all tha extra love that ya gave me
I wish I could take tha pain away
If you can make it through tha night, there's a brighter day
everything'll be alright if ya hold on
it's a struggle
everyday gotta roll on
and there's no way I can pay ya back
but my plan is ta show ya that I understand
you are appreciated...

Chorus

DEAR MAMA...TUPAC

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Lil

Happy Mother's Day to all the other mothers out there. I have to work.. so relax a bit for me today, ok?

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Mick Terry

Subject: this site

Really enjoyed reading numerous pages here, especially the History series.

Having been strongly influenced by The Band, it seems strange to only now discover this site.

A bit of proof-reading could be in order, but otherwise, a very nicely done & informative testimonial. Jan Høiberg & associates should be proud.

mickterry.com

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Jamie & Kerry

Subject: Levon

Hey all. We've been trying to cope with our experience with Levon the other night, we would have posted sooner. Unbelievable show at Patterson Park on Thursday night. Thanks to Butch and others for the hospitality.

(Jamie speaking) I was 13 when I first read Wheels on Fire, it may have been the first book outside of school I ever read. When I shook Levon's hand and spoke with him after the show, I finally understood all of the people and the places he wrote about. It blows my mind to think that the man who sang the classics The Weight, Night they Drove old Dixie Down, and Cripple Creek actually relied on little old me for directions to 70 west! First Garth, now Levon. My parents couldn't be prouder.

(Kerry speaking) One of the first things I noticed the first time I saw The Last Waltz was the singing style of the handsome drummer. Levon Helm is a myth. He is someone that can't possibly exist in the life of an 18-year old college chick from Baltimore. I stood in the very front row on thursday night, hoping that Levon would notice me. After blowing kisses to the man, I got a chance to meet him afterwards. I didn't have to introduce myself, he came up to me and told me how much fun I made the show for him. He gave me a hug, the kind of hug that will stay with me forever (not to mention the kiss!!!).

Thanks for the goods Levon!

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brown eyed girl

Also.....Blind Boy Fuller and George Thorogood and Ben Harper....That's right.....Sliiiide guitar freestyle.....Native/Afro-American Ben Harper!!!!

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Rollie

Subject: shit! how'd I forget warren haynes???????????????check out mike dowling at following link

“I don’t play guitar when Dowling’s in the band. You don’t take the game warden fishing”.--- Jethro Burns, 1977

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Ray Pence

I'm enjoying these speculations on what these two greats would be doing had they lived...I do believe that if Hendrix and Miles Davis had teamed up and had good chemistry their work would have shaken up things profoundly and popular music would indeed sound much different than it does today...but I'm hard pressed to come up with an alternate history for Holly, Peter did such a killer job...I'm sure many out there know that the young Waylon Jennings was playing for Holly near the end, which makes me wonder if Holly would have moved decisively toward country...but I really think the tantalizing thing about these two artists, and why we're talking about them, is the sense that they just may have had their greatest work ahead of them...I don't know if that would have been true of, say, Jim Morrison--the marketing of his death made him into a legend--(I think "L.A. Woman" is a great, great record, though) but Holly and Hendrix would be legends if they'd lived, too...

for some reason lately I've been listening to someone whose music is light years away from the Band, but certainly legendary--Mr. Osterberg, AKA Iggy Pop--now how the hell does one explain a survivor like that--and still hard as nails, going strong, not far from 60???

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Todd Atkinson

Just remembered this guy named Cedell Davis. I don't remember the name of the album, but here's a review that I copied & pasted:

"Cedell Davis is one of the last of a dying breed, playing his slide guitar in the old way, with a butter knife. He's had a storied career, backing the likes of Robert Nighthawk, but didn't release his first solo album until the '90s. However, this disc should garner him a new audience, since among the friends helping him out here are Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, and Scott McCaughey, who all have their own histories and bring a touch of Seattle to his Delta blues. However, they're more than happy to remain in the background -- this is Davis' disc, after all, and he makes the most of it, letting his guitar loose frequently with the trademark wobbly slide notes, but also singing up a storm, as a few old buddies give a raw core of support behind him. It's a glorious, defiant celebration of Mississippi blues, recalling Muddy Waters more than, say, Junior Kimbrough in the deep Delta mud that sticks around greasy tracks like "Pay to Play" or the closing instrumental "Hold Me Baby." As the between-song patter shows, Davis is a warm, funny man with a host of stories, and that warmth comes through in his songs; he has the blues, but they're not going to kill him. This is a disc that's a pleasure. Maybe not his best, but very accessible, which may be just as important." -- Chris Nickson - AMG

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Todd Atkinson

If push came to shove, I'd probably have to chose Elmore James.

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Todd Atkinson

Jimmy Vivino is not too shabby either!

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Todd Atkinson

Don't forget about Warren Haynes from the Allman Bros!!!

As much as I love Bonnie Raitt, it was Haynes who stole the Slide show at the Radio City Salute to the Blues show back in February.

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Mark Atkins

Toronto needs more Band guys. It's looking good .... we get Garth next week. Hey Butch, how about bringing the Burnburners to the Toronto Bluesfest lineup .... July 26, 27

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Dave Z

Seems to me that Jimi was really all about the blues... and in my alt fantasy future... an alive Jimi forced the Band to buckle down... and Robbie to stay with it... because otherwise... Jimi was all about the blues... and by the early 70's he had dropped his temporary Picadilly Circus attire... and in fact joined the Band in Woodstock to live with Van, a group which eventually far surpassed both Beatles and Stones... in popularity... consistently ranking 1 or 2 in internet or VH1 polls... years later a Mpls upstart would work hard in his basement and copy the moves and stuccato licks of former guitarist now recluse Robbie... and Prince would eventually bring Robbie out of a Hollywood funk and together join to form a competing supergroup... and they would sometimes play together both groups... and even let Buddy Holly join in on slow numbers... also there would be no Punk movement or it would be delayed until the Al Gore 2nd term... when the underground subway to Cuba was completed... adding yet another democracy to the world... but w/o war... it was rumored things turned around when Fidel hooked up with Jerry Garcia one night at one such Prince/Robbie Jimi Band jam in south Florida... and Fidel let a Prankster get him his next Coca Cola... Hola baby... Levon would refer to Jimi as our lead singer... and Richard would call Jimi Bob Dylan's grandmother and forever tease him about burning things... and meanwhile Garth and Jimi worked behind the scenes on a yet to be released accordian feedback opera loosely based on a screenplay written by the unsuccessful cult band the Who's insecure guitarist... it is now rumored for released in 2005 and star the ballsy blues singer Britney Spears (btw no such thing as boys or girls bands existed)... and finally Paul Butterfield would just be announced as an inductee to the Blues HOF (R&R rusted out and died)... and on and on...

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brown eyed girl

I think Ry is probably my fave sliiiide guitarist 'cause he's more in touch with his feminine side and most progressive in his passion to experiment with many genres of music.....I've seen Bonnie Raitt (play sliiide beside Eric Clapton) and Canadian Sue Foley play sliiiide when she opened for B.B. King.....Sure it was real cool and inspiring 'cause not many women can play.....They can.....

Time to play "Can't Lose What You Never Had" by Muddy Waters and Johnny Winters.....It was probably Johnny who I first listened to in the basement blaring "Prodigal Son"....

Jeff Newsom...Yeah I knew him at one time.....mean harp player and sliiiiide guitarist and he can even sing too......;-D

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Peter Viney

Alternative history: 2003.

Jimi Hendrix has occupied a similar niche to Miles Davis and Frank Zappa for the last 33 years. His concerts are always a sellout, he retains a deeply loyal following but has not been a major popular figure. Some feel he’d already done his best work on the first three albums, but his great sessions for artists as varied as David Bowie in the early 80s and the reformed Band in the 1990s were outstanding, as was his classical jazz piece Trio with John McLaughlin and John Williams. His surprise 1997 crossover album, Naturally Super, was a worldwide number one, though it was a major departure from his normal style into more melodic territory.

Buddy Holly in 2003 is an icon up there with Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra and Paul McCartney. After surviving an air crash when his popularity as a chart singer was beginning to wane, his career since leaving hospital has straddled the area between country and rock. Buddy is credited with inventing the singer-songwriter genre with his 1960s masterpiece, The Times They Are Freewheeling, as well as inventing country-rock with 1968’s The Sweet Part of the Rodeo, backed by David Crosby, Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman. Holly, Stills, Henley and Cooder was the biggest supergroup of the early 70s. His collaborations with Paul McCartney in the late 1970s, Richard Manuel in the early 80s, and his writing for many artists in the 80s (Michael Jackson’s ‘Thrilling Wall’ stands out) and his production work in the 90s have placed him at the forefront of American recording artists. His 2002 tour ‘Buddy’s Back in the World’ was the highest grossing concert tour of all time, with a line-up including Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson being applauded as the ultimate backing group.

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Bayou Sam

Actually, I think most of the fancy production (strings and such) on Buddy's music was done posthumously by Holly's producer, Norm Petty? He milked a little bit more from Buddy after he was gone.

I was going to mention Bonnie Raitt too. I do have to add George Harrison to the slide guitarist discussion as well. Let's also throw in Duane Allman, and Elmore James.

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bassmanlee

Ry Cooder for sure, but also the late great Lowell George (Little Feat) and the best looking slide gutiarist of all time, Bonnie Raitt. Leo Kottke ain't no slouch either. Sonny Landreth of the Goners may be one of the hottest currently playing. Rick Derringer gets honorable mention for Steely Dan's "Show Business Kids". If you include Dobro, Jerry Douglas is the bees knees. Never could get the hang of the dang thing meself.

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brown eyed girl

Ry on sliiiide:....I also never used a flat pick. I've always fingerpicked. And when I started experimenting with bottleneck, everyone said, "Oh slide, great, do it some more." So I did it some more.

But slide's hard to play. It's tricky. I'll tell you. One night I lost my slide and the spare I had...it was too light. And I got scared when I realized, "If I don't have the right slide, I'm not me." So I went out and retraced my steps and finally found the damned thing underneath the seat of this guy's car. Saved the job. 'Cause with my spare, my rhythm was all thrown off. The harmonic value wasn't there. The drummer at the session asked me what was wrong and I just told him, "I got the wrong slide." It was disorienting to realize how important this little bottleneck was to my sound.

Tracy: I absolutely loooove the photo on your website of Robbie getting real close to his guitar....

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JTull Fan

Subject: Holly/Hendrix

With all due respect to Hendrix, he was a better interpreter, and Holly the better writer. At the end of Holly's life he was already showing inclinations to go solo and become more of a producer. Had he lived, he may have surpassed the abilities Brian Wilson would later bring to the studio, and we may have had the Sgt. Pepper/Pet Sounds/Smile era 3 or 4 years sooner than we did. Hendrix, although also dieing tragically young, had 4 more years than Holly, and was probably at the peak of his abilities. The world lost Holly before we ever got to know him.

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Pehr

Just tossing it out there. My favorite slide players off hand, no particular order: Earl Hooker, Muddy, Roy Buchanan, Johnny Winter and Evan Johns.

Rock's most influential guitarist: though a bluesman, Hubert Sumlin gets my vote. seems all paths go thru him.

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there.

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Empty Now

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Empty Now

Read in the bottom line of my post-email bellow

It is intended to a personne much greater and much interesting than his-her detractors

appologies...and God protect us

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Tracy

Hendrix introduced many to guitar feedback, how to play more sexually/provocatively, and how to pick guitar strings with your teeth. He was definitely part of the Psychedelic scene and he fit in very well. I will have to say he might have influenced a lot of African-Americans to rock, instead of the R&B influences or soul flavored artists. I talked with somebody recently and they thought the late, Terry Kath from the band, Chicago was better than Hendrix even though they were doing almost the same thing around the same time. Only, Kath wasn't as flashy and didn't play as provocatively. He had more chops.

When talking about Holly, I think he was way more influencial than Hendrix. For one, he was much more progressive for his time and being only 22 when his life ended. Who knows what he could have come up with? Possibly the things we see now in music, he might have thought about twenty to thirty-five years ago if he were still alive. Holly was one of the first artists to blend string arrangements with contemporary or Rock music. I don't think Phil Spector would have his famous "Wall of Sound" if it weren't for Holly or the various composers for soundtracks which we see nowadays, especially the likes of Michael Kamen who blends orchestras with Rock frequently if not always. Holly generally influenced The Beatles (besides the name from The Crickets) and we know where they stand in the archives of music history. He made glasses look fashionable and brought out the best in a Fender Stratocaster. I'm not completely sure about this but he and his band The Crickets might have been one of the first if not the first three man group that influenced Rock's "Super Trios" like The Jimi Hendrix Experience (with Redding and Mitchell, or Cream. I don't think Holly if he were around today being well into his 60s would be actually a performing or recording artist unless it were for incidental music. I just don't think I could imagine him doing the club circuit or being part of an oldies show. He probably would be a producer or work in the A&R department of a big time record label with the ideas and technical know-how he seemed to show.

Tracy

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Jon

Subject: Making it to the 60's & Woodstock, etc.

I was discussing this with someone the other day, what if Elvis was still alive, what if Jimi and Janus was alive, etc. The one I always wondered about was Hank Williams Sr. I wonder how that would have turned out. Heck, even Willie Nelson grew his hair long. I would have never thought Willie Nelson to become as cool, hip and smart as he is. At 70, his voice as strong as ever.

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Tracy

Subject: One year ago today...

...Robbie was at J&R Music in NYC.

Soooooooooooooo awesome!

Tracy

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Bayou Sam

Subject: Holly/Hendrix

Dave Z = Cool question. I love Jimi, but with all due respect to him I'd say Buddy Holly. We got to see how great Hendrix was in the short time he spent on Earth. I don't think we ever got the chance to REALLY see Buddy blossom. I know that seems strange given the great batch of songs he did during HIS short time here. But the man was only 22 when the plane went down.

I've always thought that Buddy would have progressed into the 60's and become part of the scene. Unlike guys like Elvis, Chuck berry, etc., who were, and will always be "50's" guys, I see Buddy Holly as ending up playing Woodstock, and having long hair, and doing very current style music. He seemed to have that kind of vision. He was into song writing, and he moved to Greenwhich Village and all. He may have been right there when the whole Dylan/Folk scene was starting to cook.

Y'know - another guy I like that was on the bill with Buddy on that tour, but DIDN"T get on that plane was Dion. He actually went into blues, and folk music during the mid-60's. Unfortunately he went into heavy drug use too, but came through it. Has anyone seen a Dion show in the last couple of years? he's blowing through here this summer with Jerry Lee Lewis and I was thinking of checking it out.

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Empty Now

« How many man needs a peace to be done »

In the next following post it will be a definitive and total declaration of Peace….everything happens on the net excepted the miracles

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Calvin

A friend of mine owns a restaraunt/pub in Akron Ohio in which I sit around shooting the breeze with friends every monday night. He pumps in a Digital Cable Music Channel instead of using canned music or a Juke Box for the Bar. I keep meaning to ask him which one of the channels he keeps it on because I never fail to hear a Band tune every evening-and not just the Weight, The Shape I'm In or 1 or 2 others. I've heard at least a dozen songs, probably more. So the guys do get airplay.

As I was leaving my favorite CD store the other day, after spending far too much money, it occured to me the hypocrisy of a recent post of mine. Chastising people my age for buying 35 year old albums to finish their complete collection of the Nazz and complainingg there is no good music when in reality they dont pay any attention to new music.

Whoever it was that was promoting the Rounders, I did purchase 1+2, I enjoyed it-I didnt go crazy over it, but Im sure Ill revisit it every so often. I enjoyed the iconoclastic tone to it, but the singers voice grated a after a while. The musicianship was pretty good though. So thanks to whoever that was.

The label Wounded Bird Records is a wonderful thing, they just released the Poco Album Cantanamos, the only Poco album form the 60s and 70s I didnt own, thereby sealing my hypocrisy. Picked up Gene Clark's WHite Light as well. SO many wonderful things are finally being released on CD finally.

I did purchase the new Jayhawks as well, not bad, but not great either. I've often felt they, much like Travis, had all the makings of a great group with a great album ready to be made but have never really pulled it off. Maybe it's just me.

Hope nobody was too bored with my meanderings.

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Dave Z

So, who was the bigger loss to R&R, Buddy Holly or Jimi Hendrix?... Assuming each had otherwise lived a long life... with 2nd or 3rd musical comings and goings, etc,...

Have a good Mother's Day tomorrow everybody... we are gonna cookout and then catch the Survivor Finale... and continue to root on the Wild to the Stanley Cup...

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Rolando!

Subject: Slide players

....shouldn't forget Sonny Landreth,Johnny Winter,John Hammond,Jeff Newsom.........hmmm , Newsom? Who in the hell is he?

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Empty Now

Roz, i worry about my email

addendum: i dont know if occasionally someone send an email in my name....the total black cloud....now i understand a past stuff on email send between GBers

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Calendar Guy

By May the 10th, Richmond had fell.

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rosalind

Huney bunny don't take this place so seriously. All we are is a bunch of Band lovers for the most part and we should be pleased that The Band's music has been so widespread to bring this very diverse set of individuals to this spot so lovingly dedicated to our boys. I look at this place as a watering hole. If you've ever been in a crowded bar you know how danged easy it is to bump into someone and accidently spill your drink on their brand new shoes. Maybe they'll laugh it off and throw an arm around you and say "That's alright good buddy! Let me buy you another one" or maybe they'll turn around and deck ya. If they do that DUCK ! Same here. If somebody shoots off their mouth to ya, Duck .... and laugh and come back with something funny. There's a way around every situation. Change your tag name and ISP and sneak back in pretendin' to be somebody else ... That's what I always done!

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Empty Now

This title could be easily taken for that of a novel, a movie, a song, or better, a poem

After the chaotic and anarchical set of emails i received, following my last controversed post which beared a call for email, i take the responsability to post something very personal, being not sure who emailed me, and where my responses have been sent.
I understand and i accept the motivations of each of you, some doubt of my honesty, some doubt of my cleverness, some doubt simply of my existence. And some are simply giving themselves trivial supplementary efforts and concerns. Anyone get the right to fear for his interest, whatever is his interset, evil or good.
Take care of the Legal disease folks. Please folks it’s time to be mature now.

How can a place dedicated to a past joyful and sympathetic group, one place where you naturally expected harmless good sentiments, good feelings, joy, songs and poetry, became an arena for an awful amosphere full of suspiscion, feud, and complots of trivial or real interest.
The reason is, we are ill prepared to this new mode of communication, the place in fact is a strange melting of artistic, serious, life-importance, letal, ridiculous, and trivial threads. A strange confusion of virtual, dream, nightmare and folish situations, not always in concrete link with the reality of each of us. i used once to talk about a public place. Instead of a shelter for rest, you are confrounted to a run for your life.
I found a little channel to insert my small voice, being from the court of the small in The Band Pantheon. I am surely not aware of all what turned around The Band after 1976, there are some « Us », there are some « Them », Thus, my voice is worthy by nothing but its sincerity, it is awkwardly sincere, betrayed by a horrible spelling, it earned a certain popularity through the credibility and modesty for the judgement of some threads.
Oppositely to what you have the right to think, the irony is that no one of my posts exagerate the reality by any manner, i sent my thoughts exactly like they were. I wished they could bring some support for the wonderful things you are doing, or at least just some support for the wonderful person you are being. I’m neither with Us neither with Them, i am by my brain with You, by my heart with You
I disappointed you by moments, i beared you a joyful surprise by moments, i let you indifferent by moments. Thus, i easily understand how you can be sometimes just interested, sometimes full with enthusiasm, sometimes dubitative or confuse, perhaps sometimes angry, being unfamilar with such a speech.
By these days, that kind of speech brings enough risk to provoke exactly the opposite result, just through its naive content, i am concious of the risk. There is a good God who protects you and protects this site, i’am sure, at least the good third of the site.
I dont think it was hard to understand. My unique crusade during all these months is the peace in the GB, the Peace, the Peace. Sooner or later the Peace will be, perhaps within an empty GB. And i am sure you are in the side of the Peace

WARNING : this post stands for an e-mail, skip, you are not concerned It is very personal, it is neither a declaration of love nor a call for date. It is intended to one person, he-she will recognize him-herself

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PUtEmUp (Jeff)

Charlie, come on up to the Apple. The band has always and still does get plenty of airplay on the stations that are not top 40 stations . Back in the late 60s , I remember the Band being all over commercial radio, TNTDODD, maybe The Weight. But the Band always was a staple on the kinds of stations that people like us would listen to up here. Same goes for lower upstate NY, and for Joisey. And i can testify that from 97 to 2002 , i heard plenty of them in St Lou.

Ain't much better than hearing the Band on the car radio, specially when you least expect it. those first notes always get me charged up. Same goes for the work radio, back when I was swinging a hammer.

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Gene

Who else is in your top 3?

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JTull Fan

Subject: Still here to kiss my ass goodbye another day.

Checked on my robbins nest and now it is up to 3 eggs. Guess I will miss the hatching when I'm away next week. PETER/JERICHO: Totally agree with you on that one in terms of a remastered edition, but I have one question. How much improvement can we really expect of cd's released as cd's in the first place? I suppose if they were recorded in analog you could get some slight improvement, but in terms of albums recorded digitally in the first place, what's the point? I'm thinking Donald Fagen's The Nightfly (1982) and Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms (1985) both early, pure digital recordings. I would imagine they were not recorded with as many bits as say, the latest equipment was capable of in 1995 or 2001, so what is the advantage soundwise? (although for the Band, I would take the bonus tracks and liner notes)

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Charlie Young

Subject: The Band on the Radio...Look Out Cleveland...

I guess the reason that The Band never got much radio play was the fact their music never fit in any neat little category--and still doesn't. Americana? How can you insult four Canadians with that one?

JTF: I just heard on NBC's evening news program that during the last week, the USA broke the recorded history record for most tornadoes at one time, with over 250 spinning simultaneously from Virginia to Colorado. Saddam's revenge? Nah--just good old Mother Nature, the ultimate weapon of mass destruction.

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Dave Z

John W: That guy looks like he got his beard fluffed up... and hiz hair blow'd off by... listening to a good version of the Genetic Method... and that dubious looking smile... maybe he's what Red is to Foghorn Leghorn... damn, I'm like a Lays chip commercial... can't just post once in here... well, back to the Betty Ford lurking area I go...

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Keith Gargano

Subject: This "BAND"!

Being 15 in 1971 it was then that I first heard "The Band" from my brother. I found them to be refreshing. Everyone in rock started to become mega-electric instrument bashing retreads. The Bands songs are very digestable plus the fact that their style changes but stays the same thoughout all their tunes. Plus the fact they were not a "packaged" band as most groups were. It's truly amazing that their's little radio play of this group today, why? I feel it was because they had no Mick Jagger type lead singer or some other androgenous gimmick. I loved the fact that all played more than one instrument, setting a catchy vocal and musical sound that makes me feel like I've lived in the country all my life. Their sound has elements of at least four styles that I can name. Country, Gospel, rock and blues. They are in my top "3" groups for these reasons.

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Todd Atkinson

Apparently the House of Blues label is now defunct? I'll send the updated info to Jan.

Peter: I sent you another email to your address. Let me know if you don't get it.

tjatkinson "at" snet.net

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Russ

Subject: Weil - Garth?

Looks more like Steve Rothenberg... if ya'll know that guy. ;) Russman

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Peter Viney

Rob Bowman did a truly fine job on the remasters sleeve notes- put them all together and you have an excellent third Band book. Chet Flippo on the other hand was dire on “Across the great Divide” box set. Talking of remasters, isn’t it time to give Jericho the full remaster / bonus track treatment? There’s enough stuff leading up to it for a complete bonus disc – No One Sings Em Like Ray, Circle of Time, The Tide Will Rise, Night On The Town, Keep The Home Fires Burning, let alone all the earlier versions of the album. And Jericho is a better album than either Cahoots or Islands. I guess finding a label is the problem. But a 2 CD Jericho is an attractive proposition. (If it ever happens, they won’t find anyone cheaper than me for sleeve notes. You can’t get cheaper than free.)

Todd – hasn’t arrived. Try viney at mailbox.co.uk (with ‘at’ meaning @) . Send Jan details of this alternative to the House of Blues disc – it isn’t on the site as far as I know.

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John W.

Subject: Dr. Andrew Weil

Anyone else think this guy resembles Garth?

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Todd Atkinson

Peter: Thanks for the info re: the Songbook series. I sent you an email, but I'm not sure if I had the right address. Is it the "mailbox" address, or the "elt" address?

Also, I picked up the 1999 version of the Band doing "One Too Many Mornings." The release that I picked up is on Compendia Media Group 2002 and is called: "Songs of Bob Dylan-All Blues'd Up" It seems to have all the same tracks as the House of Blues release, but in a different order. I know that this was released after Jubilation. I'm assuming that it was also recorded after Jubilation.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Might be time to kiss the ol' ass goodbye

Severe weather here and tornadoes on the ground. Charlie, I here C-Ville had a touchdown too.

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SteveH

Subject: Levon in Baltimore!

I drove up to Baltimore to see Levon at the Blues Festival last night. He and the Barn Burners put on a very hot show under a mostly clear sky with a half moon sailing overhead. Most of the show I stood behind the stage and watched Levon play drums. He's a master.

I also introduced myself to Butch, who is very kind. Thanks Butch. After their set I hung around for a while. Levon was speaking to some young musicians (at least young compared to me) and I did talk to Chris O'Leary and some other Guestbook users, including Kerry. Nice to meet other Guestbookers.

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bob wigo

Subject: Lucinda Williams

With recent postings concerning Lucinda Williams I thought some folks here might enjoy this piece from CNN.com.

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bob wigo

Or was that a semi-Demi Moore or less ?

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David Powell

Ferdinand: I think the line "Don't shoot the whole works away" gives more than just a clue to what Robbie Robertson was writing about.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Ferdinand, Band song references to other Band Songs

Remedy on Jericho: 'Spent my last cold dollar getting in The Shape That I'm In.

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Ferdinand

Hey, this website is wonderful. I've been reading this GB, and all you regular posters seem to really know what you're talking about, so I wonder if you could just help me with a thought I had. In Northern Lights Southern Cross the first song, Forbidden Fruit, is sung in the 1st person, kind of, and there's a bit about a little brother (or something) selling his soul. D'you reckon this is a reference to Daniel and the Sacred Harp? You know, "Ohhh, Daniel's gonna land in jail," that bit.

Now that's a really picky little question, for me at least, but I was just curious. Does anyone know of any Band songs that do have references to other ones?

Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone about it, your guestbook is great. Thanks.

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Bones

Thanks to Roger and David Powell for answering my Jayhawks question.

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David Powell

John D: Thanks for the update.

Pat B: Are you saying the movie featured a semi-Demi Moore?

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bob wigo

Thanks John, for your generosity in sharing your experience with Garth. I'm anxious to hear your discussion.

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John D

Subject: Garth Interview

I had a wonderful conversation with Garth this morning for about 30 minutes. Radio being what it is (TV as well for that matter) it will be edited for broadcast only because of the length of it. I will attempt to leave as much of the good stuff in as I can.

I haven't talked to Jan yet; but I'm thinking of asking him if I can upload the entire interview on to this site (other than the "off the record" stuff)because it is 30 M in size and won't fit in anyone's mailbox. Plus it would take forever to send.

I was pleased that Garth liked the questions and found them to his interest. For a man who has been quiet for so long; it's wonderful to hear him speak of both the past, present and future. Finally finding out the real source of what was to become known as the "Genetic Method." His reasons for The Lowery over a B or C3. His favorite electronic keyboards. His passion for world music. Burrito Deluxe etc. Anyway I'm going to send Jan an e-mail. I thought this interview was running tomorrow morning; but it will be next Saturday Morning. Thanks.

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Pat Brennan

Peter, Sexual Perversity in Chicago is a David Mamet play that was made into the 1980's movie About Last Night, a production which is best noted for featuring a nude pre-breast enhanced Demi Moore. The play is much better.

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rosalind

Hey Man That Was My Line!

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Pat Brennan

And on the other hand, Robert Byrd is one entertaining relic.

Have fun in Vegas, baby.

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WS Walcott

I must admit that I have lost touch with a lot of the newer music. I guess other things, work, bills, kids, etc., take priority. So the only new music I do know anything about is when some older artist,ie: Dylan, puts out a new album.

But thanks to the GB I have been able to check out a lots of newer groups that I would not have been exposed to before. When posters recommend a group, I usually check them out. I think for the most part that we have fairly similar, and good, taste in music.

Since reading the GB I have listened to Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Uncle Tupelo/Wilco, Old 97s. Most recently I listened to White Stripes "Elephant." I didn't think I would like their stuff, but its great! I am now looking forward to checking out The Gourds and the Jayhawks. How about a group called The Hole Dozen, anybody know anything about them?/n As a matter of fact, about the only group recommended in here I didnt like, was The Cromatix. And I thought I would really like them. I just couldnt get into them. Oh well. So please keep us all posted on any new groups that might be worth a listen.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Red Alert!

Pat, I'll try to steer clear. I've learned from your mistake! Besides, I've got to much yeardwork to contemplate and I have to pack for Vegas. :)

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Peter Viney

Ken Livingstone – well, the guy is a bit of a prat and always has been. Before he introduced London’s congestion charge of £5 a day to cut traffic, there were abominable cases of traffic lights being set to deliberately impede traffic flow. Coming off the M4 at Hammersmith, it would take 20 minutes to travel less than a mile, stopping at lights where no traffic was crossing – all designed just to discourage traffic coming into London, so I’ve cursed him roundly, obscenely and with great invention many times. Discouraging visitors to London seems an idiotic policy when tourism and shopping are two of the city’s main industries. Every time I go to London, I spend money which most mayors would see as a positive thing. I’m going tomorrow, and apart from theatre tickets to see Matthew Perry & Minnie Driver in ‘Sexual Perversion in Chicago’ (I hope this new play doesn’t reflect badly on our posters from that fine city) , lunch, £26 to park the car, Tower Records are sure to benefit financially from my visit, as will various other shops if my wife gets near them. This does boost the London economy, methinks. Ken thinks us visitors from rural England should only come into London by train, but as petrol will only be £20 and parking £26, paying nearly £100 for two by filthy and unreliable train (we don’t want a cheap day return at £60 for two because we want to be there early) seems economic madness, as car is actually quicker at weekends, plus you can listen to music. When we have five people going as we often do, train would be insanity. The secret to decreasing congestion in London would be the French / Japanese method – cheap, reliable, clean and fast trains. This hasn’t occurred to the British yet.

On the other hand last night Ken was asked if his remarks would hinder US tourism, and he said that if anyone could say they weren’t visiting any foreign city because the local mayor had criticized Tony Blair, he would personally treat them to dinner, which is probably a safe enough offer. As I’ll be in London tomorrow, if anyone knows of such a mayor … I could be in for a free dinner. Except that I don’t particularly relish his company, though he is an amusing and iconoclastic chat show guest

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Jayhawks

I don't know if anyone else would agree with this, but I hear a John Phillips (from the Mama's and the Papa's) influenece in the Jayhawks music (at least in the Hollywood Town Hall album).

There is a John Phillips solo album called "Pay, Pack & Follow" that surfaced a couple of years ago. It was recorded in the early/mid 1970's with Keith Richard's and Mick Jagger and really
shows what a great songwriter John Phillips was. He sings a lot on the album, which is something that you didn't get to hear a lot of from him in the Mama's and the Papa's. Two songs in
particular: "Oh Virginia," and "Sunset Boulevard," remind me a lot of the Jayhawks on Hollywood Town Hall. It's probably a coincidence, since the John Phillips tapes didn't surface untill
2001, and the Jayhawks album came out in 1992.

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Dave Z

Amanda: Hickory Wind is the song that made me pick up my first Emmylou LP... and I will always love her version as my favorite... but now, I don't know because I love the new Burrito Deluxe version... I got shivers when first listening to the line "all the riches and pleasures, what else could life bring" followed by Garth kicking up some pixie dust... almost hinting at more mystery, possibility and hope for the weary... and later following his solo contribution... "it's a hard hard way to find out that trouble is real, in a faraway city with a faraway feel"... so haunting... I love those lines... Anyway, this is a great CD even w/o Garth... I'm glad your family had a good time...

Have fun with Garth John D... btw which Toronto show on you going too?... I'm sitting here looking for a third omen of some sort... when I read a post by Serge thanking Peter V... and then today in What's New... it says Maud will sit in on a few numbers... That should be enough, right? Damn... gotta go lurk on it for a while... later...

Btw, that 8/2 show where you get to see the JWB, the Crowmatix, and the Hudsons... outside... in the own backyard... will be awesome!!!!!! My wife doesn't read this place so she doesn't know that I may try to subtlely change our vacation by three days to take a little detour, hee hee hee... Hey, I'm only dreamin' here... but... back to lurking for a while...

btw, Peter V, I agree re: BP Audio DVD lyrics... but I love your articles...

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Pat Brennan

A friendly reminder: "He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone."

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Charlie Young

Subject: Hornsby Plays With Dylan in Virginia

Bruce Hornsby played piano behind Bob Dylan on "All Along the Watchtower" in Portsmouth, Virginia last night. Dylan played the song Hornsby co-wrote with Don Henley--"End of the Innocence"--during more than one concert last year.

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rosalind

Let's blow'em all to kingdom come!

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John W.

Subject: "Red Ken"

The 182nd Airborne has been deployed and is now on the way to London.

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Pat Brennan

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David Powell

Subject: Jayhawks online

For those who want to hear more about the Jayhawks -- The group was featured on National Public Radio last Sunday morning, where they were interviewed by host Liane Hanson & performed live in the NPR studio. Click on above link to access the interview & listen to 7 full-length songs that were performed. Additional information about the group is also included.

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bob wigo

While listening to Storyville last night I was once again struck by Rick's beautiful harmonizing on "Hold Back The Dawn". Such a soulful voice.

The other tune that always hits me is "Breakin' The Rules". I think Robbie's vocal performance fits the tune wonderfully and Paul Buchanan takes the song to another level. The instrumentation sets the tone in unique fashion. The sentiment of that song amazes me each and every time I hear it. Thanks To Robbie for those and many other wonderful tunes.

Just thinking aloud.

Peace

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Helena R.

Ray Pence: Thanks again! Isn´t internet fantastic? And of course I think Sweden/Scandinavia is worth a visit. Many people here are big music-lovers. We go to a lot of concerts, buy a lot of records, we have the top-record of record-buying i the world (or did have). I´ve read about various artists that like to perform here since the Swedish audience is devoted and the fans are very loyal. It would be fun to do some research on the Band´s (and the members) touring to Scandinavia. If I only had the time. (maybe someone already did that???) Take care//Helena

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Rollie

Subject: Slide guitar for BEG

Roy Rogers,John Mooney, Tony Furtado, Kelly Jo Phelps,Jerry Douglas.........p.s. Bush knew

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rosalind

There was these two guys from Arkansas see. They was out huntin' in the woods one day, and one of these guys falls to the ground, stops breathin' and his eyes roll back in his head. The other guy panics and quickly whips out his cell-phone to dial 911.

Guy: Operator! I think my friend is dead! I don't think he's breathin' and his eyes are rollin' back in his head! What should I do?

Operator: Calm down. First we have to make sure your friend is actually dead

There's a long pause on the phone and then a loud bang is heard.

Guy: Okay Now What ?

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drewdiddy

What's up y'all? Just gotta let everybody know about a new blazin' hip-hop artist -Promise D'Apostle- www.mp3.com/promise_d_apostle www.dfsrecords.com He begins his North American tour May 20/03!!!!! Also, he will be performing and presenting at the vibes awards May 24/03!!! His multi-award winning album "The Promise That Heaven Kept" is available now! God Bless!!

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Bayou Sam

John D = you said you were going to interview Garth - will it be on your radio show?

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Lars

Subject: Dirty little shows in the middle of nowhere

Last Sat. nite I went to an obscure little bar in the Catskills. There were only nineteen people in the crowd. The band on this night had never played together before, some of them had never met. The only Band connection was Roscoe Millette put down his bass and played a fantastic guitar, he played like Jimmy Eppard...maybe better (no offense, Jim). They had a real good bass player already. The only other Band connection was their harp player was Sredni Volmer, who used to play in a duo with Rick Danko.

I will never forget Sredni's "Born In Chicago"....it was one of those magical performances you sometimes see when you least expect it. His voice was strong and he played his harp better than I've ever seen him play before. The rest of the show was good, but Sredni's opening song was.....unbelievable.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Secret Language of Birds

Fred, funny you mentioned Ian's album from 3 years ago. I highly recommend it and hadn't listenend to it for a few months until today, ironically.

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Fred

About pigeons: everyday, perched on the power line across from our balcony sit two pigeons. Same spot. Everyday for the past 6 years (that's when we moved into this apartment). I've come to believe that they are actually two Japanese police officers, disguised as pigeons, spying on me!

I've heard it said (a few times, too) that if a pigeon shits on you that is supposed to bring good luck...good luck for who??!?! The dry cleaners?!?!!?

On a more musical note....I downloaded (at emusic) some mp3s from Chuck Leavell's Forever Blue, his take on Ashokan Forever is superb (just as hauntingly melancholy as the version in the PBS Civil War series).

I wonder what a Chuck Leavell & garth Hudson collaboration would sound like?

JTull: you know why you've become the "birdman", it all has to do with them knowing you have that Ian Anderson's solo effort about birds(you do, don't you?)

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franko

That was quick. Thanks, Gene.

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Brien Sz

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Peter Viney

Bones – right, if I were Robbie I wouldn’t be commissioning someone who’d been critical of the person (driving around in a black BMW – so what?) or the solo music to do the remasters sleeve notes. But in many ways this is good for Hoskyns as he should be trying NOT to become an “insider” as he’s the author of one of the two major books on The Band because you can’t write about the music as a serious critic / observer after sharing meals and getting friendly with the subject matter. I just hope he takes a serious look at the 90s output and the solo albums, though if he reads Jim and Randy he won’t be kind to High on The Hog.

Got to get one of these falcons – we’re beleagured (Sp?) with pigeons who sit and shit down the chimney, and worse start clucking at 5 a.m. amplified by the chimney. Flying rats, in reality. In heavily-infested central Bournemouth I’ve twice been aerially shat upon from a great height within a year. Ruined my best hat. Thank goodness I was wearing it. Actually I saw someone offering falconry services to the pigeon-challenged world. My fear is they’d take other birds too, and I value the others! The best pigeon story was about 12 years ago. Restaurants all over London started offering fresh pigeon pie. Then someone noticed that the pigeon-deep Trafalgar Square was getting noticeably thinner on pigeons. Then the newspapers investigated and found one guy netting them in their hundreds for sale early in the morning. They were so tame they waddled into the nets willingly. It turned out there was no law against it. I wouldn’t eat one if you paid me, but it was a popular dish for a couple of weeks.

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Ray Pence

Subject: Richard Thompson article

Click the link for a new CNN article about Richard Thompson.

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PutEmUp (Jeff)

Hey David, just an additional comment to your noting that to you the fact that the Jayhawks have nailed down the harmonies a lot better than a lot of the bands they get grouped together with, and in that respect they best reflect their being influenced by the Band. I am not saying that that is not a possible influence. I definitely agree with you that they have nailed down the harmonies. And I am not a Jayhawks connoisseur by any means. But whenever i hear them on the radio I generally celebrate the fact that it is a hell of a lot better than the schlock that usually makes me switch stations or throw in a cd, or most frequently use the external silence to reflect or write a song whilst driving. So i can say I am pro JAyhawks. To me their harmonies always brought to mind a Poco or Buffalo Springfield influence. Someone in the band, maybe more than one, suggests a slight hint of a Richie Furay sound. Just a hint mind you. Richie's is a voice in the same category as Rick's, Richard's, Gram's, Levon's,Neil Young's, Bob Dylan's and Gene Clark's: hitting notes and emotional intonations with a uniqueness of sound that we just don't get treated to enough. But then again, that is what makes these voices so special.

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Charlie Young

Subject: Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams is doing some shows with Neil Young this summer and I think that she and old Neil have a lot in common. Her new CD did take me a few listens to appreciate, but I drove with it again today and thought of the edge and variety of the best of Neil Young several times. The song that grabs and won't let go most at this point is "Righteously," and I was sort of put off by that one when I saw her play it live on TV a few weeks ago. Some of the songs strike me as adventurous almost to the degree that Dylan's "Blonde on Blonde" was in 1966, while others seem like formulaic strolls through her familiar turf. It's still better than 90% of the new music being produced in 2003, though...

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David Powell

Following up on the posts from Bones & Roger -- Founding member Mark Olson left the Jayhawks in late 1995 to spend more time & work on projects with his wife, singer/songwriter Victoria Williams. His last album with the group was "Tomorrow The Green Grass", which along with "Blue Earth" and "Hollywood Town Hall" are essential recordings from the Olson/Louris/Perlman lineup. They also backed up Joe Henry on his fine "Short Man's Room" album.

Although the Jayhawks often get grouped together with the "no-depression/alt. country" genre that includes Uncle Tupelo and the suceeding Wilco/Son Volt groups, it's the Jayhawks who have nailed down the harmony vocals best. It's in that respect that they best reflect the influence of The Band, in my opinion.

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Gene

Subject: another version

...for more, search under: 'thunder road harp tab' & find one you like.

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Gene

Subject: Thunder Road - Harp Tab

Thunder Road - hit link - 2nd from bottom

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Roger

Hollywood Town Hall is very different to the latest album and I wouldn't suggest one before the other. The earlier stuff had Mark Olson and Gary Louris singing tight harmony and unison stuff and was very fine. When Mark Olson left the sound changed but 'Sound of Lies' is wonderful. Desert Island choices for me would be Hollywood Town Hall, Sound of Lies and the latest. (But the rest is close behind).

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franko

Subject: lucinda - hiatt/springsteen harmonica

I have been avoiding the latest from Lucinda because I was so disappointed with Essence. A few very good songs, but on the whole very lifeless and uninteresting to me. On the flip side, I can't wait to get John Hiatt's new one. Peter and Roger, if you don't already have Lucinda's self-titled CD w/bonus tracks (I assume DP already has it), it is the essence (sorry) of LW to me. Honest, fun, a little rough around the edges, and great guitar from Gurf Morlix.

Any harmonica players out there? I'm trying to teach my daughter how to play the opening riff from Thunder Road for a school project (pretty good school) and I am struggling. If anyone can help, my email is fjdpele at aol. Thanks

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JTull Fan

Subject: Super Pigeons

John W.: Bummer! I'm starting to feel like the characters in ALfred Hitchcock's The Birds. My wife keeps hanging wreaths on our front door, and 3 weeks ago I found a robbins nest with three eggs. I fought with her to leave it there, and we had three little robbins on our front door for two weeks, meaning we could not enjoy the use of our front door or porch(not wanting to disturb the little guys, or worse yet, open the door and have them fly inside, with our two cats, who were quite embarrassed when the neighborhood cats ragged on them for permitted BIRDS to plant a nest on our door!)Well, they finally flew away for good last Sunday. Unfortunately, before we could clean up the aftermath I discovered a new nest, which now has a single robbins egg that was hatched over night. So of course, my wife and I fought about it anew, but she wanted a wreath, and didn;t want a storm door...well, I hope y'all like birdshit better than politics!

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Bones

I don't blame Robbie for not wanting to use Hoskyns' sleeve notes for the remasters. Hoskyns has been openly critical of all Band members for not helping him with his book. As Peter pointed out, Barney refers to Robbie as a vain control freak, and he thinks the other Band members behave too much like "rock stars". Why have this guy write the sleeve notes just because he wrote a book about the Band?

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David Powell

Subject: Chuck Leavell

John D: Chuck Leavell is a great musician, gentleman & conservationist (see above link). Prior to joining the Allman Bros. in late 1972, he had briefly played in Dr. John's band. He was of course a member of the ABB when they played at Watkins Glen with The Band & the Dead in the summer of 1973. In addition to his recent work with the Stones, he has also worked with Eric Clapton. Check out his stellar keyboard solos on Mr. Clapton's "Unplugged", especially the DVD video version.

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John D

Mr. Powell. I know your always a few steps ahead of me on these things; but I just finally bought Chuck Leavell: forever blue...... solo piano. It's everything I hoped it would be. His rendition of Jay Unger's Ashokan Farewell from Ken Burns documentary is wonderful. Equally great and something I never tire of "Georgia On My Mind. It's just solo piano and that's the way I like it. Pure and clean.

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John D

BEG.....if you haven't already checked it out and you love slide....... try Roy Rogers CD of "Slideways." I think you'll really like it!

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John W.

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Bob Findlay

Subject: re Rick Danko

Rick Dankos vocals are the most passionate and soulful I have ever heard. His bass playing is 'unique' in it's method and worked beautifully in all of his musical works. A tragic loss to to the music world, but he has left us SO much.

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brown eyed girl

Rollie: You should record "Paint My Mailbox Blue"....I liked your singing and of course I'm a sucker for sliiiiide....

Empty Now: Thanks for the email.....Now I understand....And yes....Reggae (Rebel Music) is still living because it is the voice of many peoples of the world.....:-D

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JTull Fan

Subject: Cool story for you environmentalists

The link above is from my wife's company. They have a rare nesting falcon (very endangered)in their office buildng. Live photos + check out the 'archived falcon pictures' photo link on the right.

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David Powell

Subject: The Jayhawks & Lucinda

The new Jayhawks album, "Rainy Day Music", provides the perfect soundtrack for the Spring & those upcoming days of Summer. I've also been listening to my LP copy of their second album, "Blue Earth" (1989); another great effort. I understand that this has just been re-issued on CD with 3 bonus cuts.

The new Lucinda Williams album grows on me with each time I listen. Ms. Williams is not afraid to go to the heart of emotional matters, and she puts it all out there as she confronts the issues. There's a sense of raw power in her music that seems to be missing from that of many of her contemporaries. When I listen to her, I think of that old Randy Newman song:

"Lucinda, Lucinda, Lucinda -- we've got to run away
That big white truck is closin' in
And we'll get wounded if we stay..."

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Fred

I should have noted that this was done in the past (in some rural villages up into the late19th and even early 20th century) lest anyone get the idea that across Japan in, this, the 21st century people are still dumping their elders on top of mountains!

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Chris Pyle

Subject: Levon in Baltimore tonight

Woohhhooo....Levon Helm and the Barnburners for FREE at the Baltimore Blues Festival in Patterson Park tonight!!!!!! go to www.baltimorebluesfestival.com for more information. HOPE FOLKS WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND ....

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Rollie

Subject: The Last Waltz

Many years ago, I attended the Last Waltz. I enjoyed it very much! Thank you ...........

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Amanda

I know you are looking forward to Garth's shows in Toronto. I can only imagine what it must be like to witness the musically theatrical experience of Garth Hudson. Thank you for sharing the info about the Burrito Deluxe shows in Nashville. A few members of my family attended the first show. They all agreed that the music was outstanding and Garth phenomenal. I am really excited to hear that Garth will continue his involvement with Burrito Deluxe. I have been listening to The Flying Burrito Brothers constantly. I bet Gram Parsons is out there somewhere feeling so proud. Will we be able to tune in to your interview with Garth via the Internet?

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JTull Fan

Subject: Hoskyns

Looking forward to an updated edition, but not for $25.00! Looks like a perfect book to sip coffee to at the Barnes & Noble coffee bar!

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Kerry Schaffner

Subject: Levon

I am going to meet Levon tonight (or at least see him play)!!!!

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John D

Spoke with Maud Hudson into the early hours this morning. They just got back from Nashville and had a great time there! Looks like Burrito Deluxe will stay a part of Garth's many musical lives; which he is really enjoying. As we spoke I could hear Garth playing in the background. This man has an endless love affair with his keyboards, woodwinds and brass. I'm interviewing Garth tomorrow morning and I'm told that.......YES he is in fact singing more during his solo shows +1. Garth is stretching out his vocal instrument.

As the promotor says:

The musical innovator of The Band
The Supreme Rock ‘n’ Roll Keyboard Player Of All Time.
GARTH HUDSON, Solo Piano etc.
Tuesday-Sunday, May 20-25
@ TOP O’ THE Senator
$20/25 RESERVATIONS @ THE Senator 416-364-7517

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Karl Wallendszus

Subject: Hoskyns' book

Peter, you're right, you did read it here first. (See the archives for 22 November last year.) When a few of us met Hoskyns at a screening of TLW in London, he mentioned that the revised version was in the pipeline. He acknowledged that there are mistakes in the first edition, but said he didn't have time to do a full revision. He certainly mentioned his interview with Levon as the basis for some new material, but I'm not sure how different the new edition will be apart from that. Like you, I hope there's more to it than that.

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Roger

Getting there with the new Lucinda, Peter. I'm too busy at this time of year for anything much but I had planned to see her in London this week and I had to cancel.

I'm listening to the Jayhawks new CD continually in the car. I'm in line with David Powell's review. It's a joy to listen to. I've seen the Jayhawks twice live - both terrific shows. The Gourds, Richard Thompson and Jackson Brown are regularly spun too. I always have a Band CD as the 6th disc in the cartridge changer. Currently Stagefright. All La Glory was a lullaby I used to sing to my (now 30 year old) daughter. Even the weaker tracks - Time To Kill / Just Another W.S. are giving me great pleasure.

Barney Hoskyns is certainly working on a 2nd edition. he said so at the Last Waltz event at the Everyman in November.

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Ben Pike

There are several well known Japanese film versions of that story( it is part of the past, it should be noted) and in it, the woman is very excited and hopefull about going up to the mountain, and only wants to set things stright with her family before making the trip(she walks up there herself).

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Fred

Just in case any of you were wondering what the reference to Narayama was all about several posts back:

It's part of the title of a Japanese movie, the English title of a Japanese movie, that is. The film is about a rather deplorable and very common practice of bringing old people,more often than not old women (those who have reached the age of 70) up a mountain and leaving them there to die, as many villages considered these seniors to have outlived their purposefulness and were thus a burden upon the villages

I believe the the Japanese title of the movie is Ubaasute yama..."ubaa" is one way to say "grandma" (not the proper way, though), "sute" is the verb "to throw away" and "yama" means mountain.

From what my wife tells me, in the part of Japan we live in nothing like this occurred as many old women were considered to be the equivalent of the North American Natives' "medicine men" (I think the term I maybe thinking of is shaman)

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Osmo Kiema

I've enjoyed the film and soundtrack all the years thru but some questions puzzle me: how did the band relate to neil diamond guy and ringo starr. Was it obligatory to have artists from certain genres and "giants"?

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Peter Viney

Anyone else into "World Without Tears"? It took me quite a bit longer to get into than Car Wheels or Essence. In fact the first twice through I didn't think much of it and left it for 10 days or so. Then I put it back on and now it's on constant replay and it's really crept into my head, I think it might be the best of the three. It's a definite grower. (Just in case anyone else was disappointed at first, persevere.)

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Chris

Subject: Hoskyns

Across The Great Divide is to be rereleased 3rd June Uk by Pimlico (Random House) 12 pounds 50

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Fred

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carolyn hines

Subject: peyote healing songs

interested in any other songs of peyote healing you may be doing

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brown eyed girl

20.00 plus GST/Day except for Thursday July 24 when Sheryl Crow plays for 25.00...
Five Day Festival Pass Costs 55.00
Small Number of "Gold Circle" reserved Seats will be available at premium prices

Artists Confirmed So Far....

Sheryl Crow
George Clinton and The P-Funk All-Stars
Robert Cray ("Pardon" and "I Wonder" are my all time faves)
George Thorogood And The Destroyers
John Hiatt And The Goners
Bela Fleck And The Flecktones
The Blind Boys Of Alabama (sang on Louuu's "Raven")
Walter "Wolfman" Washington
Big Bill Morganfield
David Lindley
Richard Thompson And Peter Green Splinter Group
The Afro-Celt Sound System
Canada's Colin James
Canada's Jack DeKeyzer

Marley recordings found by Bob's eldest son David "Ziggy" Marley.....Apparently he'd like to have someone like Carlos Santana.....who is known to appreciate and revere Bob to contribute to possible "new" release.....Although I'm more of a fan of Santana's early work with Gregg Rolie and Mike Shrieve....Carlos continues to play with a huge heart.....check out older songs "Europa", "Samba Pati", "Salvador".....Also when I think of younger artists who also have been turned on by Marley I think of the lead singer of Bush (British group)....Gavin Rossdale who listens a lot to Marley....Btw....Their first recording is excellent....."Glycerine" is timeless...

Empty Now: ??????????

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Lil

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Serge

Viney...Thanks!

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Sheila

Subject: 10-4 Bayou Sam! We hear you loud -n- clear!

How cute! Luke and Jake! Your description made me smile.

And, put that cb back in your truck and do some modulating Man! Put that channel dial on 14 and listen for the skip out of NW Arkansas. That's where I am. I'd listen for you and be proud to rap with you anytime. And you met your wife on the two-way! HOW NEAT!! My husband and I both modulate everyday. (We're studying for our ham radio license.) Seriously though, if you ever want a radio check from NW AR, it's channel 14 and I go by Redneck Girl and my husband is Slowpoke. Give us a shout anytime.

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Fred

Gene: It's Romeo, not RomeRo (as in Romeo & Juliet, not that there's a connection between the car and Shakespeare's star crossed lovers).

Again thanks for the Hogtown info!

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Peter Viney

Trying to recall where I saw news of a new Hoskyns edition – I thought it was here. There are some interesting factors. Since the last edition, he’s had a major spat with Robbie over the rejected Remasters sleeve notes (who he then called a vain control freak) and has managed to interview Levon, who either didn’t make the connection or who had forgiven all. So his objectivity is probably compromised. We can also hope that the photo credits get corrected at last too. Being in the middle of photo research for a textbook, I can understand the problem. You go through a research agency. You say you want this picture and give them a newspaper cutting, or you say ‘I want a picture of that incident.’ They go away, come back and give you a series of choices. They arrange to pay the copyright holder, they compile the photo credits and actually the author has no input on that side of things beyond looking at a print or more often a screen and saying, ‘Yes, we’ll use that one.’ So if someone has deceived the agency or falsely claimed rights, it’s down to the agency to check it. Whatever, I hope – genuinely – that they get the credits right next time. Hopefully it will be a better job than the measly couple of pages added to Levon’s second edition.

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Cousin Paul

Subject: Tell Me

Levon Helm,Jimmy V,no Conan. Jimmy Wieder,Sid M,no Dave. Just wondering, Paul

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Pete T

Subject: Brien

I am in total agreement with you. I am done here. Good luck to all you people, enjoy the music but don't take things so serious, life is to short and the ride to nice.

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David Powell

Subject: White Line Fever

Bayou Sam: I remember "Movin' On"; a great television series. Merle Haggard wrote & performed the theme song didn't he?

Former Lost Planet Airman Bill Kirchen performs a lot of modern day odes to the road. One in particular, "Truck Stop At The End Of The World", is a trucker's view of the apocalypse as he navigates down the highways amid the devastation following World War III.

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Brien Sz

I for one am glad there isn't a 'litany' of investigations going on. History has shown them to be a waste of time, draining and counter productive to the growth of the country. STOP before you yell Nixon..,please. Probably the most affected administration was Clinton's. Smart guy, vision, passionate and nearly crippled because of some the most stupid issues to investigate. I never really liked the guy because he just came off seedy but you have to take your hat off to the guy for giving it all amidst a circus of stupidity. I'm always amazed he was able to achieve anything with all the BS he put with. If Congress (both sides) spent half the energy they put into special investigations into ideas for the betterment of our country and or the world, could you imagine the possiblities. Listen, if someone can find absolute credible dirt, then give it its justice but speculation, rumor, sliding information to fit imaginary puzzles is such a waste of time.

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Peter Viney

I thought a new edition had already been announced and was due later this year.

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Pat Brennan

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Bayou Sam

Subject: breaker 1-9 for anyone in the GB - you got your ears on?

Pat Brennan - that last point you made is something I've thought about, and posted about also. I get the feeling too that stuff may come to light someday, and it will turn out that RR will be proven to have been a class guy all along - and that maybe he had good reason to have wanted to move on when he did. We will have to wait for a RR book. I can't help thinking that RR would like to write his story, but he dosen't want to hurt anyone, contrary to what some folks think of him. That's just my feeling.

I was photographing little kindergarten kids at a school today, and a kid came up named Luke. So I naturally said "hey, it's just 'ol Luke". Then, amazingly, the next kid was named Jake - so as he came to the stool that he has to sit on I said "Get up Jake".....The GB was the only place I could share this ridiculous story and have people appreciate it.

I got a kick out of seeing CB radio mentioned in here. The CB went through a huge craze here in the '70s. We had the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" - which had Jerry Redd's great song, "East Bound and Down". And there was the huge one-hit-wonder "Covoy", by C.W. McCall. I actually met my wife on the CB. I still have a couple of radios and I've been meaning to put one in my truck to see if anyone's still on it. The truckers still use them on the highway.... Anyone remember the TV show "Moving On" with Claude Akins, and Frank Converse?

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christina

Subject: abba

they are the best

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Bones

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Pete T

Subject: Pehr

I understand exactly what your saying. Why has there not been investigations into Bushes wrong doing? They brought Nixon down, right? Why can't they get Bush? I disagree about Kennedy being investigated, covered up maybe, investigated? At best guilty of criminally negligent homocide. Punishment? none that I know of. My only point to any of this is there are two sides to everything and some people don't want to see that, thats what I don't get. There are political blue bloods running this country, both left and right, I don't much like any of them. I don't think Tipper Gore has any right to tell me what I can't and can listen to. As much as when Pompous blow hards like Bill Bennett tells Pat Brennen that smoking his weed brings down America. Did I make myself clear to you guys?

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Empty Now

re-read the first email i sent you, sure i prefer the GB than the Narayama mountain (Fred must understand)

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Pehr

Pete T. the point i'd like to make is the difference you dont seem to accept; Bush has not been investigated for any of the litany of the things I cited, while Bill C and Teddy K most certainly have, whatever the outcome. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If you dont agree with that, Ok, i dont want to squabble. Pat B's follow up was eloquent.

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JTull Fan

Subject: Empty Now, I hope you're not leaving the GB

Hope I didn't interpret your last post to say that you are leaving. Please stay. I enjoy the perspectives you bring.

Entered at Wed May 7 19:49:10 CEST 2003 from (81.22.75.26)

Empty Now

Lil : It should be more true, interpreting my thoughts in your post to replace....“getting to know people's souls”....by......“getting to enjoy people's souls”

BEG (The Solid Gold of the GB, that’s not hypocrisy)...... cause i havn’t your email address.

After rereading, and what i prentend understanding in your message, I dont explain a tenth of your recent contempt against me. It’s surely due to some blunder from my part, or some language barrier (thanks Jtull). I don’t ever have your intellectual level to sustain a verbial-struggle via top-level poems. A very clever friend of mine told me once “You will always be victim of your perception acuity” that’s true, and more true again for most of the posters in the GB. Let me just imiting one quote of Caligula, the half-mad Cesar (and so am i), in the eponymous Camus novel: “Only I have the power to decide on the norms of trahison”. Be sure of one thing: i never interrupted one second my respect, my admiration, and all that kind of sincere and noble feelings toward you......Be sure on one thing, i’m really not someone worthy of your two splendid posts.... Be sure on one thing: my decison of leaving the GB (against my voluntee) is not related at all with that stuff.......Be sure, this is not for guilting someone who is high-above the meanness of the common folk.

For the GB correctness, i stop here...........be free to email me at:
now dot empty at caramail dot com
......for any possible precision for lifting the misunderstanding......be free to not email me at all

The same message is for anyone who recognized himself in my post below. I started the hostility

That was the main result of my obligation of presence, following some email calls....never again please....

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bob wigo

Subject: Pete

Thanks for the post JTullfan. I am glad to read the news concerning Pete Townshend. I'm sure all the mud slinging tabloids will be just as quick to retract as they were to react.

The link above will take you to Townshend's site and his statement.

Just an aside. Anyone who hasn't taken the opportunity to check out Townshend's work away from The Who should do so. He is a truly gifted songwriter, guitarist and singer. Having seen his "solo" show on three different occasions I wouldn't miss the opportunity for a fourth. The live versions of "Let's See Action" and his cover of "Barefootin'" are worth the price of admission.

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Peter Viney

Todd: I just followed the link to their website- but it just brings you to the Virgin / Real World website- no mention of the 1999 series on there. The best thing about the series was the well-designed artifact with notes etc, and most of the content could be recreated (Thompson also chooses Warren Zevon's Hula-Hula Boys, Allman's Melissa, American Pie …), but probably not all, including Ballad of Thunder Road. (My e-mail address is on any of the articles …)

Ben Pike - I saw both "Kaleidescope" and a new double CD Marmalade restrospective "Reflections" today while looking in the M section for Zoot Money. They were previously known as Dean Ford & The Gaylords (which had a different meaning in 1964), and the double CD takes them through from 1964 right through the 70s.

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Woodlark

Subject: ALFA

FRED - It should be Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. No big deal...

Entered at Wed May 7 17:51:20 CEST 2003 from (66.200.102.19)

JTull Fan

Subject: Pete Townshend

For those interested charges against Pete Townshend have been dropped on the child-porno thing. He will, however, be listed as a 'sex offender' on the UK national registery.

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Todd Atkinson

Subject: Hunter S. Thompson / Vegas

Raoul Duke after losing at the roulette wheel:
"No...no...calm down..learn to enjoy losing."

My one-time experience in Vegas is winning $250.00 at the slot machines. You're not ahead untill you're on the plane going home with the money in your pocket.

It's nice to see Hunter Thompson mentioned in here. I read somewhere that his goal as a writer, was to use the English language as a musical instrument. Early in his career, he would type "The Great Gatsby" word for word just to get the feel of the rhythm of the words. Much like many musicians play note for note works of their heroes in order to learn before going on to find their own style.

I'm sorry to hear that the Writer's Songbook Compilation series is no more. I've been trying to find the HST's "Where Were You When the Fun Stopped?" for quite a while. I went to a Hunter S. Thompson booksigning in NYC this past February, and they had the CD playing in the background. It was very cool to meet him. I got my book signed, shook his hand, and have no idea what he said to me. It had something to do with "drunken assholes"

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Pat Brennan

Libby Titus was one angry woman.

The book could use an update, especially regarding 91-96.

Hoskyns could use info on this site to clarify a great many foggy areas.

I wonder if the three principals might be more willing to talk now that so much water has flowed under the bridge.

The reissues, Garth's solo stuff, and the LW re-release need coverage.

It seems obvious that the whole songwriting argument is a cover for something else.

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David Powell

Subject: Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum was the real deal, the genuine Cool Hand Luke. His 1949 pot bust was not his first brush with the law. As a teenager, he bummed around the country and was arrested for vagrancy at age 14 in Georgia. He was sentenced to serve on a chain gang and later escaped!

There is a Band connection through Martin Scorsese -- Mr. Mitchum played Max Cady in the original 1962 version of "Cape Fear", a role later reprised by Robert DeNiro in Mr. Scorsese's 1991 re-make. Robert Mitchum, along with two other co-stars from the original version, Gregory Peck and Martin Balsam, appeared in cameo roles in Mr. Scorsese's modern version.

On a personal note -- I had a chance to meet Nick Nolte at a courthouse in Atlanta when he was researching his role as attorney Sam Bowden for the Scorsese film. When I first saw Mr. Nolte's recent police mug shot, I once again thought perhaps he was doing "research" for an upcoming role, or maybe he was trying hard, but not quite succeeding, to be more like Robert Mitchum.

"I'm not sure that Robert Mitchum would have become a star had he been born at an earlier time. His world-weary reserve and sad-eyed nonchalance were so much of a product of his era, they would have made little sense in the '20s or '30s. Even Humphrey Bogart, who originated the depiction of disenchantment in American movies, had hope. For Mitchum, hope was never even a possibility."
--Martin Scorsese