What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (VOL V)

Laura Veirs

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Originally posted by munch:

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Originally posted by Voltaire:


Saw this in my dealer's £1 box and couldn't resist.

Gordon,
One of the best albums from one of the best live bands of all time,IMO.
I have seen all the greats but the SAHB WILL ALWAYS BE MY LIFE LONG FAVE LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME,
VAMBO RULES
Stu

I saw him once approx 1980 Liverpool small gig, such stage presence and entertainment in spades.

Song to the Siren

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
Mark, I like it more with every listen and I put the acoustic ep at the end of the disc and it makes a wonderful hour of music.

be well and be safe,

Jeff A

ps any pointers on exploring Ani DeFranco ? I know she is well liked but don't know her music and I think I have seen you make some posts.

Hi Jeff,

Yes, enjoying the Kate Walsh album very much. Tim's House is also excellent and I got to meet up with her after a show last year. She is very sweet. I was hoping to get to see her again on the upcoming tour as she is playing the very small intimate venue near me that I saw Laura Veirs at last year (Telford's Warehouse in Chester) - unfortunately I'll be in Paris that night!

Ani DiFranco - if you are not familiar with any of her work then I would suggest go straight for "Canon", a double-disc compilation of her work. Stolen description here..........

"Throughout her career, Ani DiFranco has given her own take on tired rock star clichés. When other artists answered to major labels, she opted to start her own. While other guitarists relied on electric heroics, she pounded on a strangely tuned acoustic. And when faced with the task of releasing a career retrospective, Ani created anything but the traditional "greatest hits" package. With Canon, the double-disc set scheduled to hit stores on October 1, 2007, fans will get an unprecedented look at how the artist sees her prolific career, and newcomers will get the ultimate primer in DiFrancology. Like everything else she creates, Ani made this record to her precise specifications, carefully selecting 36 songs from her voluminous back catalogue, including tunes from her first album and her 18th.As a result, Canon doesn't play like a greatest hits package, but an album that's arranged and intended to be played from beginning to end. There are even some surprises along the way - a handful of re-imaginings of Ani classics, courtesy of the Little Folksinger, bassist and long-time collaborator Todd Sickafoose, and drummer Alison Miller. The trio busts out fresh, inspired versions of the Dilate gems "Napoleon" and "Shameless," as well as "Your Next Bold Move," "Overlap" and that simple, aching ballad and live staple that absolutely never gets old, "Both Hands." So while other "best of" projects get slapped together by labels to fulfil artists' contractual obligations, Canon represents the beginning of a new phase of Ani DiFranco's unabashedly unique career. Because sometimes, for us to move forward, there's nothing healthier than taking a long, fruitful look back."

All the best,

Mark

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Originally posted by David Leedham:

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Originally posted by munch:

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Originally posted by Voltaire:


Saw this in my dealer's £1 box and couldn't resist.

Gordon,
One of the best albums from one of the best live bands of all time,IMO.
I have seen all the greats but the SAHB WILL ALWAYS BE MY LIFE LONG FAVE LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME,
VAMBO RULES
Stu

I saw him once approx 1980 Liverpool small gig, such stage presence and entertainment in spades.

It is my first exposure to SAHB bit I am intrigued.

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Originally posted by markah:
unfortunately I'll be in Paris that night!

Not too unfortunate I hope

I saw him once approx 1980 Liverpool small gig, such stage presence and entertainment in spades.
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David

It wasn't at the Mardi Gras in Mount Pleasant was it?

On the Black Stuff!

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Originally posted by Blueknowz:
I saw him once approx 1980 Liverpool small gig, such stage presence and entertainment in spades.

David

It wasn't at the Mardi Gras in Mount Pleasant was it?[/QUOTE]

I dont think so, for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the venue, dark and dingy and small. Had beers in the Swan and visited the cabin later.

Patty Griffin

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Originally posted by markah:

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
ps any pointers on exploring Ani DeFranco ? I know she is well liked but don't know her music and I think I have seen you make some posts.

Hi Jeff,
Ani DiFranco - if you are not familiar with any of her work then I would suggest go straight for "Canon", a double-disc compilation of her work.
All the best,

Mark

Thanks, that is where I will start.

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:

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Originally posted by markah:

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
ps any pointers on exploring Ani DeFranco ? I know she is well liked but don't know her music and I think I have seen you make some posts.

Hi Jeff,
Ani DiFranco - if you are not familiar with any of her work then I would suggest go straight for "Canon", a double-disc compilation of her work.
All the best,

Mark

Thanks, that is where I will start.

Ok Jeff, let me know how you get on. I have introduced a few people to Ani through that album and have had no complaints so far! Like all her albums it is very well recorded/produced. She has quite a back catalogue of studio albums and a number of official bootlegs if you do take a shine to her.

Mark

Finally on top of this album now and yes a real grower - liking it a lot and looking forward to seeing The Incident live.

Jerry Joseph <> Bret Mosley <> Steve Drizos

On spotify :-


This is an interesting album. I'll have to listen during the day and turn it up a bit, I think I'm missing something.

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Originally posted by munch:
Adrian,
Did you get the ticket from Mike?
Stu

Yep been in touch. We'll be meeting up on the night as the ROABP tickets get issued on the night. Thanks

Listening to the beautifully sublime The Weather Station. If you like the Cowboy Junkies and/or Mazzy Star this may appeal



Listen to East hear

On two slabs of 180g vinyl and sound absolutely sublime






Dean...

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Listening to the beautifully sublime The Weather Station. If you like the Cowboy Junkies and/or Mazzy Star this may appeal



Listen to East hear

Tamara Lindeman has a beautiful voice, another great find Diccus. I like the banjo playing as well. The Banjo also makes a great contributions to the music of The Leisure Society (who were great at the excellent Clayhill gig) and Sweet Billy Pilgrim. I think you might like both.

cheers Denis i'll have a listen