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Re: FOLK_MUSIC digest V1 #2401
Re: Good Music on the Radio
Re: Gems
re: folk radio
Instruments for Africa
David Massengill
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 11:21:07 EDT
From: Rachelmail <Rachelmail@aol.com>
Subject: Re: FOLK_MUSIC digest V1 #2401
In a message dated 98-05-26 11:50:00 EDT, you write:
>Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 10:26:19 -0400
>From: rrothstein@cfa.harvard.edu (Ruth S. Rothstein)
>Subject: folk radio stations
>
>Stan Curts wrote:
>
>>Folk Radio?! You guys have a radio station that plays nothing but Folk??
>>[....] All ye who have decent >radio stations, I hope you appreciate
>>them!
>Stan is right. And I, here in Boston, DO appreciate our great radio
>stations. I have often wondered what other cities have good folk radio
>because I honestly think that that *could* be a determining factor should I
>ever chose to move. ;-) Where else is there good radio?
>
>Ruth
>
Ahhhh my home town of Boston does have great radio... my other two faves are
WXPN in Philly (more rock-oriented, but a lot of stuff I like!) and WMNF in
Tampa. Both are community-based NPR affiliates with VERY strong listener
support. Both of these stations are also instrumental in PRODUCING concerts
all the time in their area, which is why their listener base is so loyal -
they're audience members at concerts too!
Off to Atlanta, then Kerrville myself... won't be able to check my e-mail for
a few weeks... love to all my cyber-pals.
Rachel Bissex
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 14:05:52 -0400
From: markh@trough.com (Mark Humphreys)
Subject: Re: Good Music on the Radio
Rachelmail wrote:
> Ahhhh my home town of Boston does have great radio... my other two faves
> are WXPN in Philly (more rock-oriented, but a lot of stuff I like!) and
> WMNF in Tampa.
I second Rachel's choices. I also recommend WYEP in Pittsburgh; roughly
modeled after WXPN, so it's got a rock mix in with the folk, but a great
forum for singer/songwriters.
And, oh my goodness is everyone right about Boston! I'm writing this from
Boston right now, where I've been for the past few days...playing a show in
Milton tonight and then on to the Midwest....hard to leave with all this great
radio! For someone whose home is in the Great Radio Wasteland of L.A., where
there's only one great folk show ("FolkScene"), and only for three hours
every Sunday, this is like living in the Garden of Eden....
Cheers to all---
Mark Humphreys
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 14:20:24 -0400
From: dbroida@juno.com (David S Broida)
Subject: Re: Gems
While making a tape for the car, I pulled Ellis Paul down off the shelf,
and discovered a wonderful little tune, "Last Call". Patty Griffin sings
background, and there's a terrific fiddle solo. Ellis has a nice touch -
rich voice, perfect cadence, quiet but strong guitar, and a story to
tell. Now I've got Ellis in the car, and I'll keep looking for more
little gems.
[ Stuntie sez: Another Ellis gem is "Weightless," from CARNIVAL OF VOICES,
with Jennifer Kimball singing backup. For all the gems, visit Ellis's
website at http://www.ellispaul.com . ]
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 11:24:48 -0700
From: Katherine Rossner <ookpik@mindspring.com>
Subject: re: folk radio
Rachel Bissex wrote:
>Ahhhh my home town of Boston does have great radio... my other two faves
>are WXPN in Philly (more rock-oriented, but a lot of stuff I like!) and
>WMNF in Tampa.
When I lived in Philly (1978-1984), WXPN was not rock-oriented, and it was
very nearly a folk radio station...as I recall, American folk weekday
mornings, a variety of British/Irish/US/Canadian/occasionally other on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Celtic and British folk on Sunday
evenings. I'd grown up with some folk music, but it was WXPN that really
got me into the stuff, and how I miss it!
On a recent visit back to NY, I discovered WFUV. Didn't hear any
traditional folk, but lots and lots of the singer-songwriter stuff...is
this most of what WFUV plays, or did it only seem that way?
Katherine
[ Wing Walker sez: WFUV's content is listed on its website, http://www.wfuv.org
. They are a combination of Americana, folk, blues and world music. During
drive time you will usually hear Americana. Note that they will be off the air
for three hours this Friday (May 29) for electrical work. ]
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 17:57:22 EDT
From: RobinPG@aol.com
Subject: Instruments for Africa
Alan and I aggreed this may be a little unusual for Folk_music but it's
worth a try. I'm forwarding this message from a fellow singer-songwriter,
John Reno, who sent me this message. If you know someone with something to
donate, please pass this message on. Thanks. Robin Greenstein
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Dear Friends,
While on a recent flight, I met a very interesting person. His name is
Peter Atiah and he is a Pastor and relief worker from Ghana (West Africa.)
He was in the U.S. on a scholarship to Pinecrest Bible Training College in
Salisbury Center, NY. During our two hour flight, we conversed about his
impressions of the United States and the contrast to his homeland.
Although this was his first trip abroad, he was able to visit several
cities. What started out as friendly conversation between two airline
passengers quickly became a profound education for one touring musician.
As my new friend spoke, he described in detail his amazement of the
"enormous wealth of everyday people" and the "overwhelming choices your
people have." He told me of being awestruck in a grocery store where
"there are more types of food and beverage" than he could ever imagine.
He could not believe the number of automobiles, malls, electronic devices,
highways, etc. What was truly fascinating was the sheer wonder and
amazement in his eyes as he spoke.
He went on to tell me of the abject poverty in Ghana. Although he is
considered fortunate in his country, (he is educated, owns a home and
earns the equivalent of about forty U.S. dollars a month) he lives without
luxuries such as electricity and plumbing. In fact, daily, he has to walk
to the town water pump to retrieve enough water for drinking, cooking and
bathing. Most of the people in his town are poor farmers. They, like us,
have also felt the devastating effects of this year's El Nino. Needless
to say, I was humbled by our conversation.
Despite his country's economic hardship, Peter spoke with great optimism.
He told me that through education and preaching the Gospel, he felt that
he could enrich the lives of many of his people. It was at this point that
he inquired about my life and work. I told him about the colleges and
universities that I perform at around the country. I gave him one of my
CDs even though I knew that he would not have any way to listen to it once
he returned home. Regardless, he was genuinely grateful. At his request,
I removed my guitar from the overhead compartment and played him a song.
I can assure you that I am not accustomed to doing this at thirty-five
thousand feet, particularly when the flight attendants are wheeling the
beverage cart down the aisle. I was embarrassed to tell him that the
guitar cost more than twice his annual income, so when he asked, I
responded with a concise "a lot."
He told me that he loved music and that he would like to acquire some
musical instruments for his church. He asked me if I knew anyone who had
an old guitar or other musical instruments that they would be willing to
donate. I told him that I had several percussion instruments and a few
harmonicas that I would gladly send him.
I am writing to you today to respectfully ask if you or anyone that you
know has any old instruments that are no longer being used and to consider
donating them. I am primarily looking for any "acoustic" instruments such
as a guitar, banjo, mandalin, etc. My good friend James Ball, (guitar
tech and owner of Pickers Paradise in Stapleton, Alabama) has graciously
offered to perform any minor repair work on these instruments pro bono. Any
donations can be sent directly to Peter at:
Pastor Peter A. Ataih
P.O. Box 96
Atebubu, Ghana
West Africa
or if the hefty postage to Africa is a problem, you can also send any
instruments to me and I will gladly forward them. I also ask that you
forward this e-mail or hardcopy to anyone who you think might be able to
help. Please make sure that any donations are accompanied by a return
address as I am certain that Peter would want to thank you/them
personally.
Thank you for your help,
John Reno
P.O. Box 1765
Fairhope, AL 36533
(800) 738-RENO
http://www.johnreno.com
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 20:56:27 -0400
From: Michael Devlin <thefolks@mmreview.com>
Subject: David Massengill
I add my enthusiasm for David Massengill. Although you have doubtlessly heard
his songs performed by others and probably heard some of his own recordings,
seeing him live was for me a surprise. Not that I thought that he would not be
good...he is just so different than I imagined him. His story-laced show
unfolds, and before you know it, you have been laughing, smiling and feeling.
Mike Devlin
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The Music Matters Review
P.O. Box 425
Smithtown, NY 11787
thefolks@mmreview.com
http://www.mmreview.com
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