From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V7 #324 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Monday, November 12 2001 Volume 07 : Number 324 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Today's your birthday, friend... [Mike Matthews ] Shenanigan -- Mortal Daze ["Marion Kippers" ] Fwd: Ivy to appear on TV series, 'Roswell', Nov.13th! [meredith ] The life and times of Anne Heaton ["Mitchell A. Pravatiner" Subject: Today's your birthday, friend... i*i*i*i*i*i i*i*i*i*i*i *************** *****HAPPY********* **************BIRTHDAY********* *************************************************** *************************************************************************** ******************* Ken Latta (klatta@icpsr.umich.edu) ******************** *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ken Latta Sun November 11 1951 Scorpio Michael Doyle Wed November 12 1969 Scorpio Marla Tiara Tue November 13 1973 Scorpio Dave Cook Mon November 15 1971 Scorpio Jeff Pearce November 16 Orpheus Naama Avramzon Mon November 18 1974 Scorpio Jeff Smith Mon November 19 1962 Crash Kevin Bartlett Fri November 21 1952 Scorpio Claudia Spix Wed November 23 1960 Schuetze Anja Baldo Tue November 23 1965 Garbanzo Tommy Persson Wed November 25 1964 Sagittarius Pat Tessitore November 26 Sagittarius Valerie Kraemer November 26 Sagittarius Justin Bur Fri November 27 1964 Sagittarius Sue Trowbridge Sun November 27 1966 Skytten Ward Kadel Tue November 29 1977 Sagittarius Jesse Hernandez Liwag Wed November 29 1972 Water Rat Mirko Bulaja Sat November 30 1974 Block Juha Sorva Thu December 02 1976 Sagittarius Chip Lueck Thu December 05 1968 Sagittarius Michele Wellck December 08 Sagittarius Jeremy J. Corry Fri December 11 1970 Sagittarius - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 16:24:44 GMT From: "Marion Kippers" Subject: Shenanigan -- Mortal Daze Hi, It's been a while, but I'm still around, even though I haven't posted much lately and I have a backlog of several 100's of Ecto mails. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the "Left Hand Demos", and have been enjoying some really good music recently as well. Some months ago I received a disc to review for the Ectophiles's Guide, and due to various circumstances I only now got around to sending Neile my comments, and this message is an extract of that to tell you about a wonderful traditional Irish/Celtic album : "Mortal Daze" by Shenanigan. Shenanigan is a six-member Celtic folk band based in Vancouver. They are focused on the Irish/Celtic tradition, but they try to have an original approach to the standard songs. Their lively instrumental pieces are much fun, and take some side-steps to jazz influences or tango, while they also have some wonderful ballads with beautiful female vocals. "Mortal Daze" is Shenanigan's first album, containing 17 tracks of traditional music and some original songs. The instrumental pieces are lively and cheerful and you can hear the musicians really enjoyed playing -- "music to rattle your dishes and warm your heart", as they say on their flyer. Most are fairly traditional, jigs and reels, airs, polkas and even a tango ("Last tango in Tiperary"), but some songs have more of an easy-listening jazz flavour or are more folk. The vocal songs are very beautiful, Clare Brett does have a beautiful warm voice. I especially love their own new songs; highlights of the cd are the ballads "The Dragon and the Phoenix" and "Muruche", which I keep playing over and over again (both written by Clare). Another highlight is their version of "Carrickfergus". I'm not too fond of their approach to "She moves through the fair", which seems a bit too dramatic for my liking. But that's the only flaw I can think of for this wonderful album. I'm looking forward to hearing more of them. For more information about Shenanigan go to their website at http://www.shenanigan.bc.ca/ (including links to sound samples). Highly recommended ! Best wishes, Marion n.p. Shenanigan -- Mortal daze n.r. Robin Hobb -- Royal assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, book 2 -- wonderful, wonderful series) and Tad Williams -- Shadowmarch (Tad's current on-line project to write an epic fantasy story on-line; every two weeks a new episode is published on the website at http://www.shadowmarch.com/ . Highly recommended for fans of his work, especially if you liked his "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn" series) - -- Marion Kippers Marion.Kippers@zonnet.nl ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:05:19 -0500 From: meredith Subject: Fwd: Ivy to appear on TV series, 'Roswell', Nov.13th! This should be amusing ... >Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 12:15:08 -0800 >To: Recipient List Suppressed:; >From: Nettwerk Communications >Subject: Ivy to appear on TV series, 'Roswell', Nov.13th! > >Ivy, whose current album, 'Long Distance', is now out in stores, will >appear on the UPN television series, 'Roswell', on *Tuesday, November >13th* at 9pm EST/PST. Ivy will play a band who are performing at a wedding >in next week's episode. > >For more information on 'Roswell', visit the UPN website: http://www.upn.com/ > > thanks for reading... > >Armand S. >Internet Services >Nettwerk Productions >Vancouver, BC >CANADA ======================================= Meredith Tarr New Haven, CT USA mailto:meth@smoe.org http://www.smoe.org/meth "an eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind" -- mahatma gandhi ======================================= Live At The House O'Muzak House Concert Series http://www.smoe.org/meth/muzak.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:40:41 -0500 From: "Datura Child" Subject: Re: Xena soundtracks (was Re: getting buffed) You've confused me: "starring a pre-_Roswell_ Shiri Appleby as possibly the most annoying character ever to pollute the Xenaverse, ironically named Tara" This is red-headed-amazon-seriously-emotionally-maladjusted Tara, right? Who's she on Roswell? Also since we seem to have a fount of all Xena musical knowledge here, maybe you can settle a dispute I've been having with a friend of mine. How many versions of the 'Joxer the Mighty' song are there? I know its a stupid question, but this is a long and bitter quarrel in which neither side is willing to admit defeat. Perhaps you could shed some light on the topic. Thanks, Megan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 19:46:03 -0500 From: "Telisa Ripberger" Subject: CD's for sale: 16 for $40 shipped The following are for sale in a lot of 16 for $40 shipped. 1-Land of the Blind "Out of Chaos(into the whirwind)" 2-Margot Day "Sacred!" 3-Jill Tracy "diabolical streak" 4-Molly Zenobia "Wind Chains" 5-Caroline Lavelle "Spirit" 6-Rachael Sage "smashing the serene" 7-Emily Bezar "four walls bending" (promo) 8-Basque s/t 9-Sheila Nicholls "brief strop" (promo) 10-Gramophone s/t 11-Awry s/t 12-Belly "star" 13-Swirl "the last unicorn" 14-Hex "Vast Halos" 15-Pale Saints "in ribbons" (promo) 16-Those Bastard Souls "Debt & Departure" (promo) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:00:57 -0500 From: Ted Subject: The Annoying Music Show! Live Hi! Hope all is great! I know you'll want to attend this annoying, yet very important comedy benefit for public radio. It's some of the worst work I've ever put together. (Tickets via TicketMaster) And could you please forward this EMAIL to as many folks you think would be interested in the show??!! Snail-mail doesn't seem to be the mail of choice to open right now, so your assistance in distributing this info would help us greatly! If you have any questions, reply to me at: AnnoyingMusic@aol.com really, thanks-a-lot! Jim Nayder Host For Life The Annoying Music Show! Here goes . . . ========================================== EXCLUSIVE TO ALL MEDIA, FRIENDS, & OTHER PEOPLE! Contact/Press Kits: Frank Karnow (888) 590-OUCH (6824) - -or- finite annoying details at: AnnoyingMusic@aol.com ================================================= WHAT! NPR's Jim Nayder & "The Annoying Music Show!" Take To The Park West Stage, Chicago, Thur. Dec 6-For "THE ANNOYING MUSIC SHOW's HOLIDAY SHOW!" (Tickets via: TicketMaster 888 551-7238 -TicketMaster.com) Ticketmaster | Purchase Page WHY! A Benefit! Proceeds go to support public radio programs including the nationally syndicated: "Magnificent Obsession: True Stories of Recovery From Alcoholism and Drug Addiction" Winner of a "Gold Bell Award for Best Radio Series", from the Mental Health Association. HOW! "Celebrity Headliners" will demonstrate exceptional talents they don't possess, live on stage! Scheduled to annoy along w/Jim Nayder via song, dance, mime, cooking and any other means possible include: *Mr. Ken Nordine* (Legendary Voice, twice Grammy Award nominee, creator & host of "Word Jazz," and an Honorary Member of "The Grateful Dead" Musical accompaniment provided by Kris Nordine, playing guitar and cacophonous groovebox. *Mr. Scott "Scooter" Simon* (Jim Nayder's Father, Peabody Award winning reporter, and host of NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday") *Mrs. Caroline "Scooter" Simon* (Jim Nayder's Stepmother, big 'Yankees' fan, and the sole possessor of any musical talent in the Simon household) *Mr. Peter Sagal* Award winning writer, host of NPR's weekly raucous quiz show "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," and totally devoid of any singing ability, which guaranteed him a prominent place on the evening's program. VERY SPECIAL GUEST . . . The legendary "Music Man" himself . . . *Mr. Mitch Miller* (Yes THE Mitch Miller!) Producer for music giants (including Frank Sinatra), former CBS Records President, and creator/host of the wildly popular "Sing Along With Mitch and the Gang" records and telecasts! Simply a music legend, and winner of more Grammy awards than we have fingers to count on! Mr. Miller-who just celebrated his 90th birthday! -will lead the audience, via giant-screen-video-cast from New York, in a traditional "Sing Along w/Mitch Holiday Medley!" The producers (Shhhhhh!) are also planning to surprise Mr. Miller with a 90th "Happy Birthday" sing-along from the audience, and presentation of an "UN-annoying Lifetime Achievement Award!" . . .and of course also performing and interpreting The Annoying Music Show's Holiday classic (worst?) songs . . . * "The Annoying Music Show Jugglin' Mime!"* * "The Annoying Music Show Dancers!"* * "The Annoying Music Show Gymnast!"* & "The Annoying Music Show Orchestra!"* ---all hosted by the "Annoying Music Guy!" - Mr. Jim Nayder . . .and more guest celebrities to be announced when we can trick them into coming! WHEN! Thurs., December 6th 7:30 PM until the Cowsills come home (Doors open at 7PM) All ages show, although not recommended for babies under 6 months, nor kittens at any age. (Alcohol & non-alcohol drinks will be served) MORE HOW AGAIN! One Benefit Performance Only. Tickets are very limited! Cost: $40.00 per ticket* Available at: TicketMaster 800 551-7238, (312) 559-1212 - -or- TicketMaster.com, -and- the Park West (and Vic) Theater Box Offices (in person, cash). Ticketmaster | Purchase Page *(Ticket purchases are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.) DRESS: One-step above "casually slobbish" with holiday of your choice colors preferred. Clip-ties welcome. NOTE! In this show, ALL HOLIDAYS are celebrated in an annoying musical manner, including . . . Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Madonna's Birthday, Secretary's Day, Harvest Moon Day, The Day String Was Invented, Santa Quit Smoking Day, Elvis Eats A Candy Bar Day, and unfortunately many more. For more annoying details, EMAIL to: AnnoyingMusic@aol.com - -or- (888) 590-OUCH (590-6824) FYI The Annoying Music Show. Amazon.com Annoying & Holiday CDs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For distinguished members of the media . . . a poorly written, although spell-checked "ANNOYING PRESS RELEASE" continues below. Thanks to all who've read even this far. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ANNOYING PRESS RELEASE For immediate release or sooner! For interviews, press-kit, photos, and annoying song selections, contact: Frank Karnow: (773) 262-8246 - -or- AnnoyingMusic@aol.com (Annoying Headline) Jim Nayder's "THE ANNOYING MUSIC SHOW!" With Special Guest Mitch Miller-Goes Live-On-Stage At Chicago's Park West With . . . "THE ANNOYING MUSIC SHOW'S HOLIDAY SHOW-SHOW!" (A benefit for public radio!) CHICAGO--In an effort to calm the nerves of frazzled Chicagoans during these "tense" times, Jim Nayder and "The Annoying Music Show Troupe!" are presenting a live-on-stage-extravaganza of "Annoying Music Show HOLIDAY Music!" at Park West Thur. December 6th. (Tickets through TicketMaster 888 551-7238 -TicketMaster.com) "When folks see & hear what's taking place at our live show, they'll quickly forget about World War III," surmised Jim Nayder, host of the award-winning "The Annoying Music Show!" "Usually big-time celebrities like me go "over there" to entertain the troops, but it's obvious I can do more good staying here, playing the horrible music I love, and boosting the morale of my fellow big-shouldered, buff Chicagoans. Wars come and go, but the Holidays only come once a year," concluded a disoriented Mr. Nayder. Along with Nayder's "The Annoying Music Show Troupe" which includes: "The Annoying Music Show Dancers" - "The Annoying Music Show Jugglin' Mime" - "The Annoying Music Show Gymnast" - and the acclaimed "The Annoying Music Show Orchestra," The audience will be "entertained" by an unbelievable list of SUPERSTAR guests . . . including . . . Ken Nordine Kris Nordine, on the Cacophonous Groovebox Scott Simon Caroline Simon Peter Sagal - -and VERY SPECIAL guest . . . *Mitch Miller* (Yes, THE Mitch Miller!) . . . and many more to be announced! All hosted by the annoying music guy, Jim Nayder. The "Annoying Music Show's Holiday Show!" will celebrate ALL holidays including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, The Day String was Invented, Santa Quit Smoking Day, Madonna's Birthday, and many more. "The Annoying Holiday Show!" is for all ages, but could be too intense for babies under 6 months. This event is also dangerous to all kittens, no matter what the age. Tickets are VERY limited (public radio members are snatching them up)! and are available through TicketMaster at the Park West (and Vic Theater) box offices. 888 551-7238. There is one show only, so when these tickets are gone . . .THAT'S IT BUCKO! For more details and daily celebrity lineup updates, contact Frank Karnow, or Eleanor Roosevelt at: Annoying Music@aol.com - -or- call: 888 590-OUCH! (888 590-6824) ____________________________________________ "Hey, but let's get serious for a moment . . ." Proceeds from this event benefit public radio programs including, "Magnificent Obsession: True Stories of Recovery" A national weekly documentary program that explores the world of recovering alcoholics and addicts. "Magnificent Obsession" celebrates it's ten-year anniversary on NPR stations & WBEZ in January. Recently, "Magnificent Obsession" was honored with a "Gold Bell Award" for Best Radio Series, from the Mental Health Assoc. The award was presented to Jim Nayder by former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, a strong advocate of mental health recovery issues. Both "Magnificent Obsession" and "The Annoying Music Show!" are produced by Nayder Communications, Chicago, and broadcast on stations across the nation via satellite. In Chicago, heard on Flagship WBEZ(91.5FM), Chicago Public Radio. In London on BBC Radio 4. _______________________________ This concludes this E-RELEASE. Thank you for your attention. You can now go back to watching "7th Heaven" on the WB. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 20:45:39 -0600 (CST) From: "Mitchell A. Pravatiner" Subject: The life and times of Anne Heaton That repost from her list reminds me of some of the stuff _I_ used to post to this list, many years ago :-). Good to see it is not a lost art. Mitch ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V7 #324 **************************