From: owner-good-noise-digest@smoe.org (good-noise-digest) To: good-noise-digest@smoe.org Subject: good-noise-digest V4 #42 Reply-To: good-noise@smoe.org Sender: owner-good-noise-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-good-noise-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk good-noise-digest Friday, March 2 2001 Volume 04 : Number 042 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Red House Records Update 2/29/01 ["josanne" ] RE: The Number One Song ["samsara" ] RE: G O T I T !!! ["samsara" ] Re: G O T I T !!! ["cycle12345" ] Mangling! ["samsara" ] JG in Berkeley ["Susan Krauss" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 23:06:35 +0100 From: "josanne" Subject: Red House Records Update 2/29/01 Hi Gorkaholics, I got an update from Redhouse records (letter from Bob Feldman and that's the Redhouse Records boss) He is also writing about an artists tribute to Bob Dylan. John Gorka is also one of the artists on that record. Regards Jos - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------ Hi everyone, It has been a while so I just wanted to get in touch and let you know what is happening around here at Red House. I feel like I've never been so busy but it feels good! Lots of good music on the horizon! The new John Gorka album "The Company You Keep" just came in. It will be in the stores starting March 13th or you can get it by calling us toll free at 1-800-695-4687. We'll get it right out to you. This is John's eighth album and I feel that it is his best. He had a great time making it right here in the twin cities. The cd is a refreshing mix of arrangements and voices, both expected ones-longtime collaborators Lucy Kaplansky sings with him on five songs, Michael Manring on bass, and Peter Ostroushko on fiddle as well as new faces like Ani DiFranco, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Patty Larkin. The songs run the gamut of emotions-telling stories of how "the Company You Keep" can either lift you up or tear you down, sustain you or be downright hazardous to your health. It is a very uplifting album. I can't tell you how much I enjoy driving around listening to it over and over. John is doing quite an extensive tour starting March 1st in Berkeley, CA. You can check out his concert dates at http://www.flemtam.com. We also have just released a wonderful family/kids cd called "Kids Cars & Campfires". Eric and I dedicated it to our sons (Ari is 7 and Ali is 8) who love so many of the songs we selected to be on the album. This is a compilation of tracks from previous and upcoming Red House albums that are great for car trips, outings and get - -togethers. Tom Paxton, Bill Staines, Greg Brown, the Chenille Sisters, Guy Davis, Suzzy Roche, Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt , Spider John Koerner and Dave Moore all contribute songs. It is also in stock now and will be in stores March 13th. I am just finishing an album that I am very proud of and I'll tell you more later. We are producing an artists tribute to Bob Dylan on his sixtieth birthday. "A Nod To Bob" is our way to pay back this native son who really invented all of our jobs here at Red House. It will be out May 8th. Bob's birthday is May 24th. It really turned out great. I'll write more detail about the project in a few weeks. Lucy sang "It Ain't Me Babe " for the cd. Lucy Kaplansky is finishing up her new album. She is recording in NYC with some really wonderful musicians. We are hoping to have it out in August. Norman Blake (Brother Where Art thou) and Peter Ostroushko just finished a wonderful album of traditional music down south at Normans neighborhood studio. I hope to make it available this summer. I'll write soon about the Dylan tribute. Thanks for all the great comments you all email . Thanks for supporting the music. Bob Feldman ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:24:09 EST From: ThePsyche@aol.com Subject: The Number One Song Ever wonder what the # 1 song was on the day you were born? Well, thanks to my friend Block Dog on another email list, you can now find out. I did. Here is the link: this day in music My song is: 2nd July 1955 Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White by Perez Prado Who the hell is Perez Prado? Can anyone hum a few bars? Fun site. Peace friends, Bryn ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:24:44 -0500 From: "cycle12345" Subject: G O T I T !!! WOOOHHHOOOOO ! ! ! I got my copy of John Gorka's new CD, "The Company You Keep" in the mail today, gang!!! WOOOHHOOOOO ! ! ! My "report" will be coming out soon!!! WOOOHHHOOOOO ! ! ! STEVE!!! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:30:37 -0600 From: "samsara" Subject: RE: The Number One Song I like this kind of thread. I was annoyed at the occupational thread. Space invasion! Can you say "Touchy!"? Heh heh... Okay - mine was 'Autumn Leaves' by Roger Williams. I love that song! Sam, 2 Nov 55 'Alone Again, Naturally' is Sara's. Another fantastic song! (BTW, Bryn, we have no idea who Perez Prado is either!) Bryn's was, 2nd July 1955, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White by Perez Prado - Bryn Original message: Ever wonder what the # 1 song was on the day you were born? Well, thanks to my friend Block Dog on another email list, you can now find out. I did. Here is the link: this day in music My song is: 2nd July 1955 Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White by Perez Prado Who the hell is Perez Prado? Can anyone hum a few bars? Fun site. Peace friends, Bryn ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:33:38 -0600 From: "samsara" Subject: RE: G O T I T !!! Fantastic, Steve-oh!!!! WOOO-HOOOO!!!! YEE!!!! I'm listening to mine at this very moment! I'm starting to get really attached to 'Around the House.' My original fave was 'Wisheries' and it's still holding at number one, but 'Around the House' is being played a bit more often around the house... How is ya? SK ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 22:03:56 -0500 From: "cycle12345" Subject: Re: G O T I T !!! Hello, Sam-U-Am, Sara-B-Awara, et al! Well, since you asked, and in recognition of today's date, I'm wilder than a March hare! And now, with my brand-spanking new Gorka CD, it's better/worse than usual. I'm recording the CD onto a cassette so that no matter where I go, I can play it, bay-bay, and it's quite good, but I have to hear it at least twice before I start forming any opinions, but so far, my opinion is that it is simply . . . G R E A T ! ! ! Gorkamaniac - ----- Original Message ----- From: "samsara" To: Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 9:33 PM Subject: RE: G O T I T !!! > Fantastic, Steve-oh!!!! WOOO-HOOOO!!!! YEE!!!! > > I'm listening to mine at this very moment! I'm starting to get really > attached to 'Around the House.' My original fave was 'Wisheries' and it's > still holding at number one, but 'Around the House' is being played a bit > more often around the house... > > How is ya? > > SK ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:12:54 -0600 From: "samsara" Subject: Mangling! Oh it's nothin but a butt... Nothin but a cu-ute butt... It's really got a curve, It really hits the nerve, Makes me wanna do the swerve, butt! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 00:41:58 -0800 From: "Susan Krauss" Subject: JG in Berkeley John appeared at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley tonight (Thursday 3/1). He appeared with bass player extraordinaire Michael Manring on every song (except When He Cries) and opener Alice Peacock helped out on a few songs. He seemed to be having a wonderful time (he watched the opening set with a grin). Silence When She Kisses Me I'm From New Jersey Flying Red Horse Water is Wide (on the piano) A Saint's Complaint Lightning's Blues (w/Alice Peacock) I Saw A Stranger With Your Hair (w/AP) People My Age Houses in the Fields (w/AP) (piano) Where The Bottles Break When You Walk In Oh Abraham When He Cries Good Noise (w/AP) Encore - Wisheries I like what the new songs a lot and the CD sounds great (what I heard driving home from the show). I have to admit I was disappointed with the last CD but this one has already grabbed me. Opener Alice Peacock was wonderful. I hadn't heard her (or of her) and I was quite impressed. She has some great songs and a good sense of humor. I didn't meet anyone on the list (knowingly - I talked to a bunch of folks though). susan in oakland ------------------------------ End of good-noise-digest V4 #42 *******************************