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jangle-poets-digest Saturday, May 31 2003 Volume 05 : Number 047
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[JP] Dave Carter [Nieldsforever@aol.com]
[JP] KENNEDYS JUNE NEWSLETTER: VA/NY/MA/NJ 10 [Kennedylst@aol.com]
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Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 10:41:47 EDT
From: Nieldsforever@aol.com
Subject: [JP] Dave Carter
TK's monthly e-mail announcement for June included the exciting news of the
upcoming release of their next CD "Stand." I can't say enough about how much
the title track has already influenced my life, for the better. But this
post
follows a whole 'nother Energizer Bunny down its hole, in search of
Wonderland. Namely, Dave Carter, whose song "When I Go" will also be on the
new
Kennedys album.
I often say that I only saw Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer that one time at
Appel Farm when N&K Nields were also playing there, on 6/1/02. But
technically,
this was the only full *set* by the duo I ever saw. In '00 or '01 I was
amazed by DC & TG doing "Tanglewood Tree" at the Counterpoint Workshop at
Falcon
Ridge.
I owe Cone Head a great debt for his turning me on to DC & TG in the car
during the drives between Appel Farm, Parvin State Park where we camped for 2
nights, The Point in Bryn Mawr to see TK after Jackson Browne's set at Appel
Farm,
and the Bridgeton Fountain on 5/31 where TK played a free open-air set just
before the rains came. This was one of *the* legendary watershed weekends in
more ways than one for me.
I bought all 3 DC & TG CDs after Dave & Tracy's Appel Farm set, and they've
been in heavy rotation ever since. These CDs were played nonstop in the car
during our family's Colorado vacation in late June, with the song "The
Mountain"
especially being the soundtrack for the whole Rocky Mountain High experience.
Stephen and I were fervently looking forward to seeing Dave & Tracy at
Falcon Ridge at the end of the next month. Little did we know.
We were all shocked to hear of Dave's death the week before FRFF '02. I was
so stunned I could only play "When I Go" and would not allow myself to play
any of their other songs. When I finally broke down and played their 3
albums
on the drive to the festival the next week, Stephen will attest that I sobbed
the whole drive from Boston to Hillsdale NY. I felt like one of the most
amazing people I had ever seen had been taken away, and I didn't even know
him well
at all.
The Dave Carter Tribute on Saturday night was one of the most incredible
hours of music ever, and one of the most moving. Tracy received a heartfelt
standing ovation from the entire mainstage crowd as she took the stage at the
very
beginning of the set, still only about a week after Dave's passing, one of
the
most courageous things I've ever seen from any individual.
Pete accompanied Tracy as she sang the opening song --- "The Mountain." Such
rapt attention. You could've heard a pin drop. And in the following hour,
TK, N&K Nields, EFO, Erin McKeown, Chris & Meredith Thompson, and others did
stirring renditions of "When I Go," "Ordinary Town," "Farewell to St.
Dolores,"
"Gentle Arms of Eden," "Tanglewood Tree," etc. Was Chris Smither's version
of
"Crocodile Man" the most inspired of all? The whole Dave Carter Tribute was
magical and unforgettable --- even as Dave Carter himself was magical and
unforgettable.
I was thrilled when TK added both "When I Go" and "Happytown" to their
repertoire, playing both songs extensively at shows. Pete & Maura have this
amazing, chameleon-like ability to blend into their settings, making other
people's
music completely their own. This is definitely true of "Easy People." TK's
version of "Easy People" will not only be on the new album, their version has
even influenced the way N&K themselves have played the song at shows. If
anyone
I know deserves to be called "Easy People," it would have to be Pete & Maura
Kennedy.
Same with TK's version of "Happytown." It almost sounds like Dave Carter
wrote it for TK, it fits the Kennedys vibe so perfectly. I would be happy if
TK
would do "Happytown" at every Kennedys show. It's a perfect fit, Dave's
"Kennedys song."
I have been very happy too, that Pete & Maura have been tireless in their
advocacy for Dave & Tracy, stumping for them whenever they play Dave's songs.
TK
are not so hung up on themselves that they neglect to give credit where
credit is due, whenever they play Dave Carter, Nerissa Nields, or Richard
Thompson.
Pete & Maura know that they are part of the much bigger music world, part of
the world at large, and part of the Folk Process. They are part of all of us
now. When you spread the love around, the love comes back to you as well.
I wish there were an annual Dave Carter festival just like the one they have
in California for Kate Wolf every summer. Kate Wolf was another artist who
shared a lot of the same musical influences as Dave, and who had a lot of the
same spiritual qualities as Dave too. We live in a world blessed by the
likes
of them, though both of them were taken from us too soon.
From the little I have heard, Dave Carter sounds like one of the most
fascinating personalities of our generation. Pete has said that he was the
best
songwriter "of all of us," referring to the current crop of songwriters,
maybe.
But apparently Dave lived a surprisingly varied life even before he turned
folk
troubadour, as mathematician, philosopher, jazz piano player, poet, and
whatnot. This is a side of Dave Carter that unfortunately remains hidden to
us who
did not know him well, and I'm afraid this side of Dave will be lost in the
mists of obscurity, even while Dave's music lives on. It is for this reason
that I am keen on seeing someone, anyone, do the gruntwork for writing an
official life of Dave Carter. May this hope not be in vain. I've spent the
past 8
years trying to keep track of Nields History, and I hope that someone will do
a Dave Carter History for the enrichment of everyone of us. Because Dave was
an enrichment to everyone of us. The more we know, the more we will be able
to appreciate the legacy of wonder that he has already bequeathed, in the
testimony of his musical career, his life with Tracy, and his songs.
Bruce
Check out the Kennedys' Official Home Page: http://www.KennedysMusic.com/
Fab photos, the Official tour diary, dashboard Buddha haiku, groovy
merchandise...what more could you ask for?
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Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 22:28:20 EDT
From: Kennedylst@aol.com
Subject: [JP] KENNEDYS JUNE NEWSLETTER: VA/NY/MA/NJ 10
Welcome to The Kennedys' E-Newsletter for June 2003!
Glad to have you along on the road trip! Lot's of good things in the
works...read on.
IN THIS ISSUE:
1) Upcoming CD release!
2) Kennedys June touring schedule
3) Find radio station in your area that plays The Kennedys music
4) Mercantile
1) UPCOMING RELEASE OF "STAND" CD!
The new CD is finally finished, and is being prepared for a late summer/early
fall release. The recording will be called "Stand", and will feature ten new
Kennedys compositions (including the title track, which has been receiving
great concert reviews), as well as choice cover tunes (Nerissa Nields' "Easy
People", and Dave Carter's "When I Go")! As Tom Petty once said, "The waiting
is
the hardest part!" Now breathe with us...in...out...in...out!
2) KENNEDYS TOURING SCHEDULE
For all kinds of Kennedys info including future tour dates, road diary, tour
photos, and more, check out our official web site at: http://www.kennedysmusic.com/">www.K
ennedysMusic.com.
Here are a few remaining May dates to give you:
Friday, May 30 - Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna VA. This all-ages
club is a Kennedy fave, and the DC area's newest and coolest concert hangout.
Great sound system, really comfortable seating, great coffee and food menu.
Note
that this is a late show: 9:30pm start (Carrie Newcomer plays a 7pm show, so
come early and catch 'em both! Open to all ages. No smoking. 703-255-1566. <
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HREF="http://www.jamminjava.com/">
www.jamminjava.com>
Saturday, May 31 - Andy's, 337 1/2 High Street Chestertown, MD 21620. Groovy
club with a separate music listening room. Sorta like a big ski lodge with
fireplace and comfy couches and easy chairs. We typically "stretch out" at
Andy's, so come down for a good, long,
shout-out-your-requests-except-Freebird
kinda
show. Showtime 9:00PM. Warning: This is one of the few places we play that is
NOT all ages. Call ahead for info. 410-778-6779 http://www.andys-ctown.com/">www.andys
- -ctown.com
We're laying-low, so to speak, gearing up for our CD release and subsequent
national tour, but we are playing a few choice shows in the month of June,
including:
Sunday, June 1 - Eureka Theatre in the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West
Broad St, Richmond, VA. This The 125-seat theatre provides an intimate
setting
for this cool new concert series, established by long-time Kennedys friend
and fan, Don Semmens. This concert offers a rare opportunity to hear the
Kennedys south of D.C! Coffee, soft drinks and cookies available. Tickets $10
advance/$12 at the door. Doors 7:00pm; showtime 7:30pm. All ages, smoke-free.
Purchase tickets from all Richmond and Charlottesville-area Plan 9 Records
locations
or call (804) 261-3618.
http://www.richmondsongwriter
series.com/">http://www.richmondsongwriter
series.com/.
Saturday, June 7 - Buffalo Friends of Folk Music, located at the Village
Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, Williamsville, NY (Buffalo area). It's been
a
few
years since we last played Buffalo, so we hope to see you at the show!
Tickets $10 members/$13 non-members/$6 students. All ages, smoke-free.
Showtime
8:00pm. http://bfn.org/~folkmusic/">http://bfn.org/~folkmusic/>
716-741-9440.
Thursday, June 12 - Club Passim, 47 Palmer Street in Harvard Square,
Cambridge, MA 02138, with Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams.
We love
Passim's and we love the Slambovians! Come out and you just might witness
some
Kennedy/Slambovian all-star jammin! Full menu and desert available. Tickets
$10 member/$12 non-member, and reservations are strongly encouraged. Listen
to
WUMB radio 91.7FM at noon for a preview of the show...on the air, with The
Kennedys! http://www.clubpassim.org/">http://www.clubpassim.org/>
617-492-7679.
Saturday, June 21 - Ocean Country Library, Toms River branch, 101 Washington
Street, Toms River, NJ. Ocean County Library offers a fantastic live music
program, which we have participated in nearly every year for several years.
Concerts are held in an old chapel, which is annexed onto the library, and
the
sound is wonderful. Admission is free! Showtime 7:00pm. Bring the family! http://oceancounty.lib
.nj.us/Branches/TR/tr.htm">
http://oceancount
y.lib.nj.us/Branches/TR/tr.htm> 732-349-6200.
3) GROOVY RADIO STATIONS IN YOUR AREA...
that play The Kennedys (and other cool music). For a list of AM, FM,
Satellite, and Internet radio station that we know play The Kennedys music,
log onto http://www.kennedy
smusic.com/RadioStationsList.html">
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target=_blank>www.kennedysmusic.com/RadioStationsList.html. Thanks to
everyone who has
informed us of additional radio stations in their area that have aired our
songs.
We will continue to update this radio list as we hear of more stations that
play our tunes. Support your local community radio!
4) KENNEDYS MERCANTILE:
OUR SALE HAS BEEN A BIG HIT, SO WE'RE KEEPING IT RUNNING: MENTION THIS AD IN
YOUR ORDER, AND WE'LL DEDUCT $3.00 OFF EACH CD!! IF YOU ORDER THE BOOK,
WE'LL
DEDUCT $5.00! (If paying on line using Paypal, mention it when you order,
and we'll credit you the $3 per item.) Therefore, Get It Right, for example
is
listed below at $15.00. Mention the ad and you only have to pay $12.00. "Life
Is Large" and "River of Fallen Stars" are listed at $13.00. Mention the ad,
and you only pay $10.00!
"GET IT RIGHT" Order your copy of Get It Right now! Get It Right features all
new songs by the Kennedys, including "Didn't It Rain", "Pearl's Eye View",
"Get It Right", "Angel and You" and more. Special guest appearances include
Nanci Griffith, Pam Bricker (Thievery Corporation) and Starz Vanderlockett!
This
CD is an enhanced CD, and includes photos, video and more! $15.00.
Make Your Own Music Videos with Adobe Premiere (Hungry Minds, 2002) The "for
dummies" people asked Pete and Maura to share the secrets of making
low-budget, do-it-yourself music videos, and here it is! The book is a
complete music
video-making kit, which includes a CD-ROM filled with all the software, clips
and finished video examples you need to make your own music videos. The book
also includes Kennedys road diaries, and some critical history of music
video.
$30.00.
"POSITIVELY LIVE!" (Jiffyjam Records, 2001.) Kennedys first live acoustic
concert recording! Includes seven previously unreleased songs, including
"Come
In My Kitchen" "Orange Blossom Special," "Rappahannock," "Distant Thunder,"
"Highway 10," "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" and the classic Pete song, "Run
Red
Lights!" $15.00
"EVOLVER" (Rouner/Zoe Records, 2000) Kennedys return to the incandescent pop
style of "Life Is La with catchy hooks and splashes of psychedelia. Featuring
the songs "Pick You Up," "Can't Kill Hope With A Gun," and "Down, Down, Down"
CD only:
$15.00
"ANGEL FIRE" (Rounder/Philo, 1998). Featuring "Jesse," "Common Bond,"
"Angels Cry" and "The Coo Coo." CD only:$15.00.
"LIFE IS LARGE" (Formerly on Green Linnet, 1996, now out-of-print) Their
1996 guest fest, featuring the likes of Steve Earle, The Dixie Hummingbirds,
Nils Lofgren, John Gorka, Peter Holsapple and many others. CD $13. Not
available
in stores.
"RIVER OF FALLEN STARS" (Formerly on Green Linnet, 1995, now out-of-print)
This is Pete & Maura's first CD, written entirely while on tour with Nanci
Griffith in the British Isles. NAIRD -winner. CDs: $13. Not available in
stores.
Pete Kennedy's Solo Titles:
"SHEARWATER: THE ART OF THE UNPLUGGED GUITAR" (Pete solo instrumental).
Guests include Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice and Jon Carroll. CDs - $13
"CHANNEL 3" (Pete's electric solo album) Available in CD only. $13.
"Fingers On Fire" Pete Kennedy and Tom Principato. This is a newly released
CD of a concert "Pete and Pato" played back in 1978, when they were both in
their early teens. You gotta get it if only for the haircuts on the cover.
And
the music? Guitar swing at its finest. $15.00
Bumper stickers that say "The Kennedys" (burgundy letters on bright yellow
background) $1
Sheet Music:
Life Is Large/St. Mark's Square (2 song folio) $4.00
River of Fallen Stars/Day In & Day Out (2-song folio) $4.00
Send check or money order to:
The Kennedys, PO Box 533, NY, NY 10276-0533, or fax your credit card order to
our secure fax line: 1-415-329-1828. If you'd like to print out an order
form, you can print it at: http://www.kennedysmusic.c
om/orderform.html">www.kennedysmusic.com/orde
rform.html
If you order using Paypal by clicking here: http://www.kennedysmusic.com/
order4.html">www.kennedysmusic.com/order4.
html
Continued prayers for world peace & love,
Pete & Maura...
The Kennedys
Check out the Kennedys' Official Home Page: http://www.KennedysMusic.com/
Fab photos, the Official tour diary, dashboard Buddha haiku, groovy
merchandise...what more could you ask for?
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