From: owner-jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org (jangle-poets-digest) To: jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org Subject: jangle-poets-digest V6 #5 Reply-To: jangle-poets@smoe.org Sender: owner-jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jangle-poets-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jangle-poets-digest Tuesday, February 3 2004 Volume 06 : Number 005 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [JP] KENNEDYS FEBURARY NEWSLETTER: MD, NY, NJ, CA [Kennedylst@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 01:36:41 EST From: Kennedylst@aol.com Subject: [JP] KENNEDYS FEBURARY NEWSLETTER: MD, NY, NJ, CA Welcome to The Kennedys' E-Newsletter for February 2004! IN THIS ISSUE: 1) January tour diary 2) Kennedys' February touring schedule 3) Kennedys' "Stand" US Tour continues 4) Kennedys' 1st two CDs Reissued and feature 6 bonus tracks each!! 5) Mercantile (including sale-priced CDs) 6) February Radio Visits by the Kennedys plus stations that play the Kennedys! 7) On-line review of Kennedys' New York City Living Room residency ******************************************* 1) Last month's tour diary January. Coldb& Snowb& Early on in our touring career, we decided to spend every January touring only in the Deep South, preferably no further north than Key West, but of course, we've never adhered to that cowardly plan. There's just too much going on up north, even if it does involve some burrowing out of snowdrifts. We kicked off the year at a great venue, Club Helsinki in Great Barrington Mass. The Berkshires seemed dreamlike, on account of a frosting of new fallen snow, much of which fell while we were driving to the gig, but we got there safe and sound, and really enjoyed this snug, cozy venue. The following week, we were part of an informal and melodious show at the Mozaic Room, south of Boston (does that count as "the Deep South"?), with Chris and Meredith Thompson, and good-vibe goddess Cadence Carroll. We all did separate mini-sets, and then combined for a smokin' jam that raised the temperature outside to near zero. We also found some great new gigs during this busiest of Januarys, including live radio out of Pittston, PA., in the heart of the coal country, a great new coffeehouse in Phoenixville, PA., called "Steel City", and a series in the acoustically awesome May Memorial U. U. Chapel in East Syracuse. We rounded out the month with a visit to one of our favorite old standbys, The Acoustic CafC) in Bridgeport, CT. A solid four weeks of touring, when we really should have been watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico from the pier at the end of Duvall Street. The exciting part of being home in between tours was the inauguration of our first month-long residency at the legendary Living Room, on New York's Lower East Side. We did a different show every Wednesday, running through a good part of our repertoire, and we collected a hardy crew of "frequent flyers," who scoffed at snow and braved the elements to make it to every show, collecting valuable swag (vintage posters, free cassettes and CDs from the vault) for their dogged Shackleton-like endurance. We love this gig, so watch the website for an announcement of our next month back on Ludlow Street. Now we pack our steamer trunks for several months of nationwide touring, the first leg being a much looked-forward-to train trip all the way across this great land. This journey will throw us into a new songwriting environment, and will get us out to Southern California in time to make good on our promise to cheat Old Man Winter this year, at least a little bit. Be sure to check our website www.kennedysmusic.com for future dates and up-to-the-minute news! ******************************************* 2) KENNEDYS FEBRUARY TOURING SCHEDULE: ******************************************* Thursday, February 5 - A rare Baltimore show at The Funk Box, 10 E. Cross Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 with Joe Prichard of The Recipe opening the show. The show is 18 and older but people under 18 can come with a parent. It will be a smoke free, seated show. If you haven't been to the Funk Box yet, it's in the same place as the old 8 x 10 club, but it's been fully redone inside. You'll love it! Come down early and grab some dinner at one of this groovy neighborhood's many restaurants. We recommend Mother's on 1113 S. Charles St. for the BEST crabcakes around!! http://www.thefunkbox.com 410-625-2000. 9:00pm showtime. $10.00 Saturday, February 7 - Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY 10990. The Kennedys will be backed up by Cadence Carroll on percussion. 8:30 showtime. Don Ross opens. Tickets $15 advance/$18 at the door. Come early and look around the winery. http://www.wvwinery.com/ 845-258-4858 Sunday, February 8 - University CafC), Stony Brook, NY. Located at the Graduate Student Lounge, first floor of the Student Union on Stony Brook campus (Long Island). This show is the first in a series, sponsored by WUSB FM, 90.1 and venerable Sunday Street host, Charlie Backfish. The University CafC) features a cafC)/bar with both coffee drinks, and an extensive beer and wine list. Curl up in the cozy lounge area and enjoy the show. 3:00pm show. http://www.universitycafe.org Saturday, February 14 - Concerts at the Crossing presents: Under the Influence of The Beatles at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 268 Pennington-Washington Crossing Rd (Rte 546), Titusville, NJ, Featuring The Kennedys, Tony Trischka, Jim Boggia, Patty Shea. http://www.uucwc.org/concerts/ 609-406-1424 8:00pm. Tickets to Ride $17.00 Sunday, February 15 - WAMMIES (Washington Area Music Awards), State Theater, Falls Church, VA, 8:00pm . No, we won't be playing, but we will be there to applaud all our favorite DC area musicians in this once-a-year celebration. www.wamadc.com Friday, February 20 - Acoustic Music concerts, located at the Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., San Diego, CA 92116. Opening this EXTREMELY RARE WEST COAST KENNEDY SHOW is The Duo-Tones. They are two guys who were each in different early-mid '60s surf rock bands, both with BIG instrumental surf hits.B One is now a long-time member of the Surfaris (Wipe Out), the other is still with his original band (The Chantays -- Pipeline).B We've already agreed to have a big SURF JAM, so bring your bikinis and boards! Showtime is 7:30pm. No smoking, all ages. 619-303-8176. http://www.acousticmusic.com/sandiego Tickets $15.00 Saturday, February 21 - Russ & Julie's House Concert, with COFFEE & DESSERT BUFFET 4984 Golden Nugget Way, Oak Park (Ventura County), CA. This is another VERY RARE west coast appearance by The Kennedys. It's been several years since we played on the West coast, so don't miss this show! 818-707-2179. RSVP to: houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com Showtime 8:00. All ages. Tickets $15.00 http://www.jrp-graphics.com/houseconcerts.html Tuesday, February 24 - Kulak's Woodshed with Freebo, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607. This is Freebo's weekly gig (Freebo used to play with Bonnie Raitt and others), and he's asked us to be his guests for the evening. 818-766-9913 ******************************************* 3) KENNEDYS "STAND" U.S. TOUR CONTINUES THROUGH THE SPRING ******************************************* ***Coming in March:*** Tour dates in Pennsylvania, NYC, Annapolis, Vienna VA, Chestertown MD, Lexington, KY, Cary NC, Charlotte NC, Birmingham, AL, Auburn, AL, Decatur, GA, Homestead, FL, Eustis, FL! ***Coming in April:*** Tour dates in Bradenton FL, Tampa FL, Hartford CT, Chester NY, Mansfield MA, Philadelphia PA, Germantown MD, Pittsburgh, PA, Chicago, IL, Ft Atkinson, WI ***Coming in May:*** Tour dates in Cedar Rapids IA, McCook NE, Loveland CO, Las Vegas NV and more! For info on this future tour, and all kinds of Kennedys' info including road diary, tour photos, and more, check out our official web site at www.kennedysmusic.com. Last minute changes in the schedule can occur. Please call venues to confirm before hiring baby sitters and making the trip! 4) Kennedys first two CDs Reissued with bonus tracks! "River of Fallen Stars" and "Life Is Large" are, in fact, back on record store shelves again. If you usually buy our albums directly from us, you may not have noticed that these two titles have been out of print, that is, not in record stores since 1997.B This is because when we terminated our contract with Green Linnet in 1997, they stopped distributing those two albums, and recalled all copies from stores. The ones that we sell at our gigs are stock that we took out of their warehouse when we left the label. The end result is that it's been nearly 7 years since anyone in the general public could go into a record store and buy "River" or "Life is Large."B To us, it's good news that these two titles are finally available again. We like to think that people can get hold of this music even if they're not able to attend one of our concerts and buy it directly from us. The new issue of "River of Fallen Stars" is different in a number of ways from the first. There are three added songs that have never been heard before. They are: "Belfast", "Sendera Blessing" and "Fog". The first two were written, like much of the album, in Ireland and are sonically and lyrically very much in the spirit of the rest of "River." "Fog," which we wrote on Stony Man Mountain in Virginia, was also intended to be included on the original album. In addition, there are versions of "River of Fallen Stars," "Run the Red Horses," and "Spirit Compass" that are the instrumental tracks only, with no vocals. These three cuts seem to stand on their own as ambient instrumentals and they give a closer look at how we create sonic textures in the studio. All six of these tracks come with liner notes similar to the notes provided with the songs in the original sequence. There are also two new photos from the "Pillars" photo session, as well. On a final note, the original songs are the same versions in the same sequence. The master used is one that Pete did in the late 90's, so if the version you now own is from the original 1995 pressing, this one will sound a little richer and more spacious. "Life Is Large" also contains six additional tracks. "She Just Don't Care" is a pop song recorded for the album but left off the final sequence. "And Your Bird Can Sing" (Lennon/McCartney) was issued on a single that was distributed as a promotional item to radio only and was never for sale. In addition, there are four acoustic mixes of well-known Kennedys songs.B These mixes were done by Pete concurrently with the rest of the album, but were never officially released. These songs are: "Life Is Large", "One Heart, One Soul", "St. Mark's Square," and "Sirens." Certain details in the backing tracks, including John Gorka's vocal part on "Life Is Large," Nils Lofgren's accordion on "St. Mark's Square," and most notably, The Dixie Hummingbirds great choral part on "One Heart, One Soul" are much more prominent in these mixes. "Sirens" without the driving rhythm track takes on an ethereal world music feel with Charlie Sexton's cumbus and bouzouki parts, and Pete's dulcimer part is much more audible in the mix. Once again, these added tracks all have liner notes that continue thematically from the original song notes.B There are two new photos in this package as well, both from the original cover session. The master used for the original sequence was prepared by Pete earlier this year, and has a somewhat fuller, more mellow sound than the original release. Both of these reissues subsequently went through a final mastering process performed in Los Angeles by Bill Inglot, the top engineer in the reissue field. He's known for preserving the original character and texture of the projects he remasters, and we're very happy with his work. ******************************************* 5) KENNEDYS MERCANTILE: ******************************************* We've marked many of our CDs down for spring cleaning! "STAND" You can find the new CD, "Stand" in fine stores like Borders Books & Music, Barnes & Nobel, Tower, Newbury Comics and lots of independent stores starting on September 23rd. If you want to get a jump on your neighbors, go to our web site, and we'll send it out this week! "Stand" features all new songs by The Kennedys, as well as cover versions of Dave Carter's "When I Go," and Nerissa Nields' "Easy People." Guests include Joziah and Sharkey of Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams! $15.00 "RIVER OF FALLEN STARS" reissue, with bonus tracks (Varese Sarabande). The new reissue of our first CD contains six bonus tracks, including "Belfast", "Sendera Blessing" and "Fog" (all previously unreleased), and instrumental versions of "River of Fallen Stars," "Run the Red Horses," and "Spirit Compass". $15.00 "LIFE IS LARGE" reissue, with bonus tracks (Varese Sarabande) The reissue of our second CD, originally released in 1996, contains six bonus tracks, including "She Just Don't Care" and "And Your Bird Can Sing" (a Lennon/McCartney song), both non-album tracks, as well as acoustic remixes of "Life Is Large", "One Heart, One Soul", "St. Mark's Square," and "Sirens." $15.00. "GET IT RIGHT" Order your copy of Get It Right! Get It Right features "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. "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 Large" 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" Their 1996 guest fest, featuring the likes of Steve Earle, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Nils Lofgren, John Gorka, Peter Holsapple and many others. The original version of this CD is $10.00 (NO BONUS TRACKS). "RIVER OF FALLEN STARS" This is Pete & Maura's first CD, written entirely while on tour with Nanci Griffith in the British Isles. NAIRD -winner. The original version of this CD is $10.00 (NO BONUS TRACKS). 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 - $10 "CHANNEL 3" (Pete's electric solo album) Available in CD only. $10. "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 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. $29.99. 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 orders to our secure fax line: 1-415-329-1828. If you'd like to print out an order form, you can print it at: www.kennedysmusic.com/orderform.html If you order using Paypal by clicking go to: www.kennedysmusic.com/order4.html ******************************************* 6) KENNEDYS ON THE RADIO! ******************************************* We'll be visiting Roz and Howard Larman in the studio while we're out on the west coast in February. Their venerable radio show, Folkscene, can now be heard on stations around the world. visit their web site at www.folkscene.com to find out when our show will air, and to see a list of syndicating stations, or to stream via the web. Visit our web page periodically for radio station visit updates. Now that radio stations have the new CD, call and request to hear a track! For a list of AM, FM, Satellite, and Internet radio station that we know play The Kennedys music, log onto: www.kennedysmusic.com/RadioStationsList.html. If you know of a station that's playing our music, but is not on our list, let us know, and we'll add it! Support your local community radio! ******************************************* 7) On-line review of Kennedys' New York City Living Room residency Read an on-line review of The Kennedys' Living Room (NYC) Residency shows: http://mebeeb.blog-city.com/readblog.cfm?bid=440774 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? ------------------------------ End of jangle-poets-digest V6 #5 ********************************