In this issue:
Labor Day Weekend festival in RI
Re: Telluride Troubadours
Ellis Paul on MTV? Well, kind of...
Anne Weiss New Release
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Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:30:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: FHPromo@aol.com
Subject: Labor Day Weekend festival in RI
Hi,
Just wanted to let people know that contrary to a rumour that's been started
there IS a festival happening at the Stepping Stone Ranch in Escoheag, RI this
Labor Day weekend (Sept 4-6th)...and the deadline is fast approaching for the
Early Bird discount on 3 day passes (July 1st). Prices are below. Also the
festival is in need of volunteers (which will include free admission and
meals). To volunteer call (603) 256-8356 between 9 am and 9 pm.
Also there is a contest on the web site to win weekend passes. Check out the
site at www.rhythmandroots.com
Info is as follows:
1998 RHYTHM & ROOTS AT ESCOHEAG FESTIVAL LINEUP
SEPT 4 - 6, 1998 1998 RHYTHM & ROOTS AT ESCOHEAG FESTIVAL
Stepping Stone Ranch, Escoheag Hill Rd, Escoheag, RI (off route 165)
Festival Info: (888) 855-6940, web site at www.rhythmandroots.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th: 5pm - midnight
Your host band for the weekend: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Candye Kane & the Swinging Armadillos
Austin Lounge Lizards
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Salamander Crossing
Skip Gorman and Tom Sauber
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH; 11 am - 1:00 am
Asleep at the Wheel
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Tim O'Brien Band
Big Sandy & the Flyrite Boys
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
File
Fred Eaglesmith
Salamander Crossing
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th; 11 am - 1:00 am
Doc Watson
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Dave Alvin
Mollie O'Brien Band
Northern Lights
Balfa Toujours
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Natalie McMaster
FRI. TICKETS: Early Deadline (Aug 21st) $15-----After Aug 21: $20.
SAT. OR SUN. TICKETS: Early Deadline (Aug 21st): $25----After Aug 21st: $30.
3 DAY PASSES: Early Bird Special by July 1st: $50; By Aug 21st: $55;
After Aug 21st: $65.
3 DAY PASSES WITH CAMPING: Early Bird special $75 by July 1st; By Aug 21st:
$80. After Aug 21st: $95.
SENIORS(62+): $15 at gate only, any day. KIDS under 12 free.
At the site of the famous Cajun and Bluegrass festival, a new festival with
an expanded lineup comes your way. Camping will be expanded - PLUS a dance
tent each night with cajun and zydeco dances AND daytime workshops with
lessons in cajun, zydeco, old time and swing. ALSO: a late night acoustic
music showcase with songwriters in the round and some kickin' jam sessions in
a more intimate setting.
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Full House Promotions
PO Box 482
Arlington, MA 02174-0004
(781) 643-7121
Publicity for: Carol Noonan, Swinging Steaks, Laurie Geltman, Cheryl
Hoenemeyer, Mary Gauthier, Mardi Gras Ball, Cranston, RI, summer festivals in
Escoheag, RI, Gumbo Jam, Annapolis, MD; Solarfest '98, Middletown Springs, VT;
and Ear to the Ground Productions, Concord, MA
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Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:29:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: NashTunes@aol.com
Subject: Re: Telluride Troubadours
Just got back from Telluride and wanted to say a few words about some
songwriters I had the pleasure to hear and hang out with. It may seem strange
to hear a songwriter and fellow contestant write reviews, but I was a fan
before I was a performer! There was so much greatness around, but I was
especially taken by the following "folks":
Audrey Becker from Detroit has some amazing tunes. Her song "Little
Archeology" was a fantastic number about what guys really do when you first
leave them alone in your place. This song needed to be written, and Audrey
nailed it. She sings great , plays great, and the melodies are really cool.
I certainly hope to hear her around a campfire sometime soon! (Of course, I'd
rather hear her at a sold out arena..)
Ben Kaplan from Pennsylvania writes in a Leonard Cohen style: highly
intellectual, but with all the right feel. Lyrics are his strongpoint,
although I must admit he goes over my head sometimes! Powerful vocals and loud
guitar were a welcome change from the normal "folkie" stuff we get at these
kinds of events. This guy really stands out.
Mark Erelli blew me away from the first note. He reminded me of John Hiat,
but was in no way a clone. His voice is incredible and very different. Mark
has a great talent with melodies and an awesome stage presence. I was
absolutely shocked when he wasn't listed among the 5 finalists. The song that
really killed me was "One Horse Town" ( I am not 100 percent sure this is the
title...). Beautiful!
Barb Kessler: What more can I say that hasn't been said about her? She's a
great singer and guitarist, and I hope to see her in Lyons.
Jean Bratman: Kinda reminds me of Bonnie Rait. Her songs are simple and her
voice stands out. I can't wait for the cd!!!
I can't wait until next year.
Karen Nash
I also want to add that in addition to the "emerging" folks above, I also
witnessed the most amazing concert in Elks Park. Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin-
Carpenter, Buddy and Julie Miller, and Jim Lauderdale in a writer's in the
round. This could only have been better if Steve Earle and Bob Dylan sat in!
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Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:30:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Stephen N. Spencer" <spencer@cgrg.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: Ellis Paul on MTV? Well, kind of...
OK, so I'll admit to watching MTV's show "The Real World." But I have a good
excuse -- Seattle's one of our favorite cities and this "season" is set in
that location.
On last night's show, about halfway through, some very familiar instrumental
music was played... Kristina and I couldn't place it at first, but then I
came up with the answer: it was the intro and ending of Ellis Paul's
"Deliver Me" from "A Carnival of Voices."
Stephen N. Spencer 614.292.3416 (v) Graphics Research Specialist
spencer@siggraph.org 614.292.7776 (f) ACCAD - The Ohio State University
spencer@cgrg.ohio-state.edu SIGGRAPH Director for Publications
spencer@acm.org "After ecstasy, laundry." -- Zen writing
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Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 00:22:36 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jack Sutton <jsutton@hrmusic.com>
Subject: Anne Weiss New Release
Anne Weiss has just released her second cd titled *Crossing The Border*.
Those familiar with her 1st cd *Tomorrows Gate* will not be surprised by the
high quality and energy of this work. Below is a couple quotes from some
other people that appreciate Anne's talent:
"Anne Weiss is a human dynamo. There is nobody I would rather hear,
whether live or on CD. She is a tiny bundle of energy, incredible vocal
ability,
and great songwriting. From authentic gospel to the most plaintive,
quiet
acoustic music to the most timely topical songs, she truly rocks."
-Micah Solomon, President, Oasis Duplication
"Whichever way she chooses to take a song, her mastery is evident. She seems
equally at home belting them out or gently pulling them
along. One of the simpler songs on the recording is also the most personal.
"Dad's Pocket," which is dedicated to her father, is a beautiful
reminiscence -- "I crawled into the pocket of your flannel shirt still
hanging on the wall. It's still got tractor grease on it -- I come here when
I'm feeling small." The title cut,"Crossing The Border," is the other side
of Anne. It begins with a thumping beat, reminiscent of Hendrix'
"Foxy Lady," giving way to vocals which sound like Ani DiFranco in a tin
can.With lots of slide guitar and driving bass, Weiss sings of the
racism, however slight within our selves. "In America, riding on the bus, a
girl from Nagasaki suddenly turns and smiles at us. If love sees
no color, if justice is blind, if there's a fence in your conscience --
maybe you better jump your mind." All of Anne's lyrics hold this kind of
power."
-Jonathan Colcord,WNEC FM, Henniker, New HampshireCrossroads Magazine
Editorial Team
For more information check Anne*s web site at
<www.hrmusic.com/artists/awart.html>
Jack Sutton
Harmony Ridge Music
www.hrmusic.com
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