From: owner-edheads-digest@efohio.com (edheads-digest) To: edheads-digest@smoe.org Subject: edheads-digest V6 #127 Reply-To: edheads@efohio.com Sender: owner-edheads-digest@efohio.com Errors-To: owner-edheads-digest@efohio.com Precedence: bulk edheads-digest Tuesday, July 29 2003 Volume 06 : Number 127 Today's Subjects: ----------------- RE: FRFF Highlight Questions ["photomonk@earthlink.net" ] Re: FRFF Highlight Questions [Meg Massie ] RE: FRFF Highlight Questions ["Chris C." ] Re: FRFF Highlight Questions ["John Ryan" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:10:37 -0400 From: "photomonk@earthlink.net" Subject: RE: FRFF Highlight Questions ooh ooh! i'll play! this was my 5th FRFF in 6 years, having missed 2002. i camped at the top of the hill at the BOT (big orange tarp, home of the folkmusic list) so i didnt meet many edheads i didnt already know. that first post FRFF shower is always something good! this was a fantastic festival for me.. the music was outstanding all weekend long, and i loved seeing so many old friends, including one i hadnt seen in 9 years. Original Message: - ----------------- From: Stuart Jewell stuart.jewell@verizon.net 1. What was your favorite "moment" of FRFF (i.e. the one moment where you felt that the essence of FRFF came to life)? >>only one? oh my. i think it must have been just looking down the hill from the BOT and seeing the landscape, and feeling home for a few days. if i can be allowed a two part second answer: on thursday, when pete and maura kennedy performed, maura mentioned seeing a blue heron as they were arriving at teh fest, and realizing dave carter was present. part two of this was anytime tracy grammer performed, always with grace and poise, and especially when she and donny played "gentle arms of eden". 2. What was your favorite song (by any artist) that you already knew when it was played? >>another tough one. i'd say it was a tie between two patty larkin songs, "too bad" and "st augustine", both from the new album red=luck, because they are on a new road mix i made. 3. What was your favorite song (by any artist) from the fest that you had not heard before (not necessarily new from the artist - just new to you - However, it may very well be a new song)? holly near's "planet called home" 4. What was your favorite performance or workshop? gospel wake up, hands down. i thought everyone's performance in it was absolutely stellar. no matter what one's religious/spiritual beliefs are, this was one rousing, affirming, soul stirring set. julie's edge of the stage energy during operator was just mindblowing. 5. What was your favorite audience participation sing-along? the fab four tribute set. 6. What song did you here the most (i.e. repeated on multiple stages possibly by multiple artists across multiple events)? comng up blank here. i know that holly near played some of the same songs at various stages, as did the kennedys. but i didnt get to spend as much time at the workship stage as i had wanted, i probably missed a lot of the duplications i took many rolls of photos so will have some post when i can get them all developed. i hope that everyone who attended had as much fun as i did :-) amy p. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:10:35 -0400 From: "Gene Frey" Subject: RE: FRFF Highlight Questions >1. What was your favorite "moment" of FRFF (i.e. the one moment where you >felt that the essence of FRFF came to life)? The Fab Four Workshop - New artists (Girlyman, We're About 9) and veterans (Lucy Kaplansky, The Kennedys, and, of course, EFO) coming together. Snippets - Katie from WA9 with her arm around Eddie's shoulder, reaching over to bang on his drum, Lucy and Pat from WA9 sharing a mic, vets like Mike Clem moving aside to let the kids have some fun, knowing that he was enjoying the moment as much as they are. >2. What was your favorite song (by any artist) that you already knew when >it was played? New songs I've heard before, which have not yet recorded, always feel good. I like knowing that I know the song from the beginning, and that it may not be the same once it is recorded. The two best - Independence, Indiana, and Richard Shindell's 'Last Fare of the Day.' >3. What was your favorite song (by any artist) from the fest that you had >not heard before (not necessarily new from the artist - just new to you - >However, it may very well be a new song)? Richard Shindell's tribute to Dave Carter - the title escapes me, but it refers to the Whipoorwhill. >4. What was your favorite performance or workshop? Fab Four Tribute >5. What was your favorite audience participation sing-along? The Jefferson's theme at the Gospel Wake-up - that moment when everybody in the crowd realized what was going on, and had to laugh before they continued. >6. What song did you here the most (i.e. repeated on multiple stages >possibly by multiple artists across multiple events)? 'When I Go' by Dave Carter Gene F. _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 04:58:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Meg Massie Subject: Re: FRFF Highlight Questions Fun game! Ok my answers... 1. Favorite moment was yelling that certain thing that we yelled when the potty emptier came around. Heh. Other really enjoyable moments: the tarp rush at 9:30, being welcomed by Maria (the four year old from Michigan) with a giant hug even though I'd never seen her before, and of course, hanging around the Pirate's Patch. 2. Tough call - I really loved Arlo's version of This Land is Your Land. EFO also rocked my world in the gospel wake up call. I've heard Julie wail into a mic before, but never quite like that. 3. Favorite new songs were "Stand" and "Life is Large" by the Kennedys, Rachel Davis' new song (though I can't remember a title), "Postcards from Mexico" by Girlyman, and "Title of the Song" by DaVinci's Notebook. I bought a lot of new CDs on Saturday... 4. Arlo Guthrie's set was my favorite. I grew up listening to the guy, had a dog named Arlo as a kid and everything, but I never thought I'd ever see him live. What a great show, too. 5. Everyone in the audience standing up on Thursday night to sing along with "Stand" in the Kennedys' set. 6. I heard "Stand" three times, I believe. It was my first FRFF but certainly will not be my last. Big thanks to Shelly and everyone else to helped organize the Pirate's Patch. As a first-timer, I felt immediately welcomed, and I can't wait to see some of y'all at upcoming shows. Peace, Meg Stuart Jewell wrote: So Janice (my wife) and I went out to dinner after enduring our 6.5 hour journey back to Herndon, VA from Hillsdale, NY. Needless to say we had a most wonderful time for our first FRFF. We surely intend to be back next year. At dinner, my wife asked me some highlight questions of which we thought we would post. This will surely stir up some interesting replies. Here goes: 1. What was your favorite "moment" of FRFF (i.e. the one moment where you felt that the essence of FRFF came to life)? 2. What was your favorite song (by any artist) that you already knew when it was played? 3. What was your favorite song (by any artist) from the fest that you had not heard before (not necessarily new from the artist - just new to you - However, it may very well be a new song)? 4. What was your favorite performance or workshop? 5. What was your favorite audience participation sing-along? 6. What song did you here the most (i.e. repeated on multiple stages possibly by multiple artists across multiple events)? My answers: 1. Knowing I had a home called "Camp Edhead" where I met about 30 new friends and just generally chilled out. Thanks to all those new friends I met for making me feel at home! 2. Vincent Black Lightning, 1952 - Richard Thompson 3. Gentle Arms of Eden - Dave Carter (seen performed by Tracy Grammer - also seen performed by "Tribes" group artist Pat Wictor). 4. Groove, Stomp, and Shout 5. Send You Off in Style - Pat Wictor; this sing along occurred while watching the artist perform in front of the Tribes booth. It was quaint and quite touching. 6. Stand Janice's answers: 1. Da Vinci's Notebook doing "What a Wonderful World" during Gospel wake up call. 2. Can't Help Falling in Love - Arlo Guthrie segment 3. "Stand" - The Kennedy's 4. Sunday morning Gospel Wake-up Call 5. "This Land Is Your Land" (as sung during Arlo Guthrie segment) 6. Gentle Arms of Eden Have fun! ============ Stuart The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:21:33 -0400 From: "Chris C." Subject: RE: FRFF Highlight Questions This was my second time camping at FRFF and the whole weekend overall was just an amazing soul refilling experience. Thank you Stuart for posing these questions. BTW, my name is Chris and I ended up meeting/talking with Janice on the shower line Friday morning. :) Anyway, Here are my answers: 1. What was your favorite "moment" of FRFF (i.e. the one moment where you felt that the essence of FRFF came to life)? There were a few moments, though I have to say that my favorite had to be during The Groove, Stomp, and Shout Workshop, which was amazing not only to hear EFO perform Hole Hearted and seeing Mike Clem holding up his son throughout You Are My Sunshine, but also realizing that I was then surrounded by a whole bunch of people that I cared about, some I have seen before and others that I had only met that weekend. A wave of happiness overcame me. 2. What was your favorite song (by any artist) that you already knew when it was played? This is another tough one. I would have to say it was a tie between Woman of Faith by EFO and Gentle Arms of Eden as performed by Tracy Grammer. 3. What was your favorite song (by any artist) from the fest that you had not heard before (not necessarily new from the artist - just new to you - However, it may very well be a new song)? King of Rome by Vance Gilbert. His beautiful voice that projected throughout the hill with no amplification whatsoever nearly brought me to tears. 4. What was your favorite performance or workshop? What I caught of the Gospel Wake-Up Call. Seeing all the other guests come up (Vance, Chris Thompson (or was it Meredith?), and Rachael Davis singing along to People Get Ready and then hearing Amazing Grace. Pure bliss. 5. What was your favorite audience participation sing-along? Iowa - Dar Williams - seeing the lights was pretty breathtaking as well. 6. What song did you here the most (i.e. repeated on multiple stages possibly by multiple artists across multiple events)? When I Go Can't wait til 2004. Only 359 days left! Thanks for Reading. - -Chris C. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:41:50 -0400 From: "John Ryan" Subject: Re: FRFF Highlight Questions > 1. What was your favorite "moment" of FRFF (i.e. the one moment where > you felt that the essence of FRFF came to life)? Nields closing their set with "Goodnight, Irene". As a Fruhead, it was the closest to the Drinking Song I'm ever going to get again. And I was arm & arm with all of my other friends just singing along with them. > 2. What was your favorite song (by any artist) that you already knew > when it was played? This answer will be given once I sort through all my tapes of all the shows. I made a point to tape EVERYTHING this year. > 3. What was your favorite song (by any artist) from the fest that you > had not heard before (not necessarily new from the artist - just new to > you - However, it may very well be a new song)? See answer #2. > 4. What was your favorite performance or workshop? Beatles workshop. Groove workshop a close 2nd. Everything else was also very close, I was disspointed with anyone's performance that I attended. The Beatles workshop was just FABulous. Pete Kennedy had the right idea, and erased the memory of last year's lackluster Beatles workshop (No fault of their own, most of the performers had Dave Carter and his upcoming tribute set on their mind). Introduce everyone at once, and then people takes turns leading a Beatles song and everyone else jamming. I was incredibly impressed with Girlyman doing a couple of Harrison solo numbers, which included a GREAT arrangement of My Sweet Lord (How beautiful was it to hear everyone else on the backing chorus?) and a surprise of a Traveling Wilburys song, Handle With Care. > 5. What was your favorite audience participation sing-along? Tough question. Stand, I Wish I Were, ANYTHING from the Beatles workshop, Gentle Arms of Eden (One of my new favorite songs from a new fan of Tracy Grammer), and When Jimmy Falls In Love, one of best memories from FRFF 2001 as well. > 6. What song did you here the most (i.e. repeated on multiple stages > possibly by multiple artists across multiple events)? Heard Stand 3 times, Eliza James twice, Why Are We So Cruel twice. > More when I start sorting everything out. ------------------------------ End of edheads-digest V6 #127 *****************************