From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2002 #351 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/joni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Friday, September 6 2002 Volume 2002 : Number 351 The Official Joni Mitchell Homepage, created by Wally Breese, can be found at http://www.jonimitchell.com. It contains the latest news, a detailed bio, Original Interviews, essays, lyrics and much much more. The JMDL website can be found at http://www.jmdl.com and contains interviews, articles, the member gallery, archives, and much more. ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Today in History: September 5 [ljirvin@adelphia.net] Re: Very unusual, intense weekend/ strangest performance ever... (njc) [] Re: Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? (NJC) [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: michelle mayfield njc [Jerry Notaro ] Re: michelle mayfield: next njc ["Lori in MD" ] Re: Michelle Mayfield/lesbians & folk /Holly Near njc ["Kate Bennett" ] Re: Michelle Mayfield/lesbians & folk /Holly Near njc [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: [NortheastJonifest] Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? (NJC) ["Shar] Re: [NortheastJonifest] Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? [hell ] RE: Did somebody mention Jonifest prizes? (NJC) ["Mary E. Pitassi" ] Re: tribute album ["Jim L'Hommedieu \(Lama\)" ] September Concert on 9/11 [Kay Ashley ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 04:00:05 -0400 From: ljirvin@adelphia.net Subject: Today in History: September 5 1978: Joni performed two shows at the Bread and Roses Festival in Berkeley, California. More info: http://www.jonimitchell.com/Bread78.html - ---- For the most complete reference to Joni's appearances, consult the Joni Mitchell Chronology of Appearances: http://www.jonimitchell.com/appearances.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 06:27:00 EDT From: AsharaJM@aol.com Subject: Re: Very unusual, intense weekend/ strangest performance ever... (njc) Victor, I'm so sorry to hear about Steve. It sounds like it was a very loving tribute to him. Thanks for sharing that with us. Hugs, Ashara ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 08:04:19 -0400 From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? (NJC) > In the raffle I > won one of the best prizes. You mean somebody besides van Tiel won? :~) That Starart is a very cool book, made even moreso by that Joni autograph, which Jimmy allowed me to steal a peek at. Also, speaking of books, my raffle wins were: - - Getting a copy of the Shadows & Light bio when John won one and already had it; - - Getting a hug from Maura when I gave her all my raffle tix! :~) Bob NP: Tom Waits, "The One That Got Away" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 09:39:59 -0400 From: Jerry Notaro Subject: Re: michelle mayfield njc anne@sandstrom.com wrote: She's just > shining a mirror on her audience who are, according to > her, basically performing the sex acts for her. And if > she complained about sex among audience members in > general she wouldn't offend anyone and wouldn't get the > attention. It's desperate and pathetic. > > ok, I'm done - what's next? A clarification. First, she didn't direct her objections to her audience in general, which at least would have been less discriminating. She specifically directed her request to "a significant group of people who have alternate sexual preferences," And she was not referring to sex acts, but "outwardly (sic) show of affection that has taken place at my shows." Stinks in my book. Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 07:06:03 -0700 From: "Lori in MD" Subject: Re: michelle mayfield: next njc VINCE!!!! Your post made me LAUGH OUT LOUD at work!!! and > Lori Fye, since she already lives there, is made new president I humbly accept. : D Brilliant writing -- can we send Vince's post to Joni?? ~ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:03:37 -0700 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: Starart book Jimmy said, "Wonder why I mention this? Because it was my lucky night. In the raffle I won one of the best prizes. A Starart book signed by Joni!!!! (thanks so much for the donation Ric). " I think it is so lovely that you won this Jimmy & such a nice reward for making it through surgery & joining us at Full Moon! Also what a generous gift for Ric to donate! Jeff, who is not on this list & has been dragged into Joniland (willingly & loving it however...fortunately their are also Wait & Dylan freaks among us) by yours truly, noticed that book at the auction & said that the Starart exhibition took place partially in his design studio in Venice Beach where he used to work (I think it originated in the studio next door but they needed to expand the space & asked if they could use his also)... I knew that he had met Joni at some art exhibition & it turns out it was this one... PS its RAINING!!! a miracle here in the middle of our dry season & extreme high fire danger...i hope hope hope it continues... npimh Rain by Patty Griffin ******************************************** Kate Bennett: www.katebennett.com Sponsored by Polysonics/Atlantis Sound Labs Over the Moon- "bringing the melancholy world of twilight to life almost like magic" All Music Guide ******************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:03:30 -0700 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: Re: Michelle Mayfield/lesbians & folk /Holly Near njc >>Paradoxically, it is BECAUSE of my Christianity that I love and accept all people and hope for the same in return. But it is often within the confines of the Christian church where minds seem to be the most closed. << that is a lovely thing to say bob & you are a shining example (in so many ways) of the best of christianity! ******************************************** Kate Bennett: www.katebennett.com Sponsored by Polysonics/Atlantis Sound Labs Over the Moon- "bringing the melancholy world of twilight to life almost like magic" All Music Guide ******************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:03:38 -0700 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: ok, I'm done - what's next? njc? oh vince, LOL! really. scared the cat... >>That is what happens next. It says so in Sunday's sermon.<< ******************************************** Kate Bennett: www.katebennett.com Sponsored by Polysonics/Atlantis Sound Labs Over the Moon- "bringing the melancholy world of twilight to life almost like magic" All Music Guide ******************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 14:55:14 -0400 From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Michelle Mayfield/lesbians & folk /Holly Near njc > that is a lovely thing to say bob & you are a shining > example (in so many > ways) of the best of christianity! Thanks, Kate...I try to do my best even though I stumble as much as anyone, probably more than most. PS: Thought about the dinner conversation we had about CDBaby yesterday, when I went there to buy a couple of discs, Patty Witten's being one... Bob NP: Waits, "Grapefruit Moon" (wouldn't Jeff be proud!);~) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 18:56:48 -0500 From: "Sharon L. Buffington" Subject: Re: [NortheastJonifest] Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? (NJC) fmyfl@aol.com wrote: "I know it's very minor in the scheme of things, but I did want to you to know how great some of the gifts, raffles, and door prizes were. First of all, everyone who attended received wonderful coffee mugs that were designed by our own Hell. We also got a great video of different Joni stuff that Ashara made." Me now...I would also like to thank everyone who made contributions...including Hell for her great art work. It is not every day one gets a mug in the shape of a dingo with Joni on the front of it. And thanks to Ashara for taking the time to make those videos of Joni visiting Sesame Street. We loved Joni singing "Blue Motel Room" with the Cookie Monster and "River" with Kermit the Frog. "As for the raffles, I want to thank everyone who donated the prizes, everyone who bought tickets (which raised over $600 for the JMDL website)" Me now...The raffle and give-away items were all so wonderful. I also want to thank all of you who bought so many tickets to support the JMDL. We had many great books, posters, CD's, songbooks, clothing, a handmade sweater from Colin...many many wonderful things. I am constantly amazed at everyone's generosity. But...hey...this is what Joni is all about. "Sharon who would knock on your door at 5:00 a.m. and force you to buy a ticket :~)" Me now...I thought 5AM was a good time since some people ...and they know who they are...were just coming in their rooms after an all nighter. :) And Jimmy is the one who drove his big assed pimp-mobile up to these people, extracted wads of money from their pockets and wrote down all their names in a little black book. When some sobbed...he offered orange juice to boost their blood sugar. "In the raffle I won one of the best prizes. A Starart book signed by Joni!!!! (thanks so much for the donation Ric). I also won a wonderful needlepoint piece of "Starry Starry Night" created by the multi talented Les Ross. I won a beautiful book on post cards (thanks Alison), plus in the giveaways, I got the songbook to "Hissing of Summer Lawns" and a T-shirt from Joni's BSN tour." Me now...I could not think of a better person to win that book Jimmy. :) Lots of Love...Your roomie down the line ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:59:46 -0700 (PDT) From: hell Subject: Re: [NortheastJonifest] Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? Sharon wrote: >Me now...I would also like to thank everyone who made >contributions...including Hell for her great art work. It is not every >day one gets a mug in the shape of a dingo with Joni on the front of >it. It wasn't easy, I can tell you. Hand-shaping every one of those damn mugs, not to mention the kiln time. Those tails made it impossible to fit more than two at a time. I still don't think I got the nose quite right, and some people were a little offended by the baby pacifier round the dingo's neck. Still, all in a good cause, right? >Me now...The raffle and give-away items were all so wonderful. I also >want to thank all of you who bought so many tickets to support the >JMDL. We had many great books, posters, CD's, songbooks, clothing, a >handmade sweater from Colin...many many wonderful things. I am >constantly amazed at everyone's generosity. But...hey...this is what >Joni is all about. On a slightly more serious note ;o), I did pretty well in the raffle too. One of Les Ross' wonderful original cross-stitches, and a double-CD of Joni live in Philadelphia in 1976 - thanks to whoever donated this, it's wonderful, and has a great version of For Free! Several people also commented on the Joni (Siquomb) t-shirt I made for Kerry. I'm thinking of making a few to sell next Jonifest, with the profits going to Jim (presumably it will be his turn)! If people like this idea, I'll work on 3 or 4 designs, and take orders a few months before the 'fest itself. Hell ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 19:15:53 -0500 From: "Sharon L. Buffington" Subject: Re: [NortheastJonifest] Did someone mention Jonifest prizes? hell wrote: It is good someone takes their art seriously. I understand the Smithsonian has made inquiries? Personally I liked the pacifier...and the wording..."A dingo ate MY baby too" was the crowning touch. > It wasn't easy, I can tell you. Hand-shaping every one of those damn mugs, > not to mention the kiln time. Those tails made it impossible to fit more > than two at a time. I still don't think I got the nose quite right, and > some people were a little offended by the baby pacifier round the dingo's > neck. Still, all in a good cause, right? And I think you ought to hawk those shirts...Mary Pitassi can play guitar in the background. Love and lots of hugs....Sharon > Several people also commented on the Joni (Siquomb) t-shirt I made for > Kerry. I'm thinking of making a few to sell next Jonifest, with the profits > going to Jim (presumably it will be his turn)! If people like this idea, > I'll work on 3 or 4 designs, and take orders a few months before the 'fest > itself. > > Hell ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 20:15:19 -0700 From: Michael Paz Subject: Chat (NJC) Anyone up for chattering??? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 20:45:39 -0500 From: "Mary E. Pitassi" Subject: RE: Did somebody mention Jonifest prizes? (NJC) Hell wrote, and our lovely Bee-girl, Sharon, responded: "I still don't think I got the nose quite right, and > some people were a little offended by the baby pacifier round the dingo's > neck. Still, all in a good cause, right? And I think you ought to hawk those shirts...Mary Pitassi can play guitar in the background. " Me now. So--my guitar playing ranks right up there in the world of high art with dingo pacifiers, does it??! Well, I NEVER . . . Oh. You'd moved on to discuss Hell's wonderful Joni shirts. OK. In the immortal words of Emily Litella, "Never mind!" ;-) ;-) Mary P. Still pursuing the muse in Madison, WI. P.S. I just HOWLED, envisioning that mug!! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 19:22:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Mags N Brei Subject: Re: Chat (NJC) how about now? perhaps we should post a regular time to meet there? magsnbrei - --- Michael Paz wrote: > Anyone up for chattering??? ===== You open my heart, you do. Yes you do. - JM Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:36:52 -0400 From: "Jim L'Hommedieu \(Lama\)" Subject: Re: tribute album Stephen, Did you see the cable channel, TNT's 2 hour tribute to Joni? That was something! Shawn Colvin, Casandra Wilson, and James Taylor to drop a couple of names. And Joni with an orchestra. And have you seen Joni's latest video, "Painting With Words And Music"? It's available on DVD and VHS Hi-Fi. It's certainly worth buying. [right after "Shadows and Light". :) ] Lama Stephen in Dallas said, >>> It was a go almost two years ago. I haven't heard a thing in a while. I think it is a Reprise issue - I always feel Joni is under promoted, terribly under promoted...anyway i don't see it coming out with the new album and the American masters series. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 23:47:10 -0400 From: Kay Ashley Subject: September Concert on 9/11 Hello, my dear fellow human beings! As you all know, the first anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks is nearly upon us. A while ago I was asked to participate in something called the September Concert, which is a New York City-wide musical commemoration of those events. After feeling very ambivalent about the prospect of performing music on that day, I have decided to participate. I have concluded that the best way for me to honor the friends I lost that day, and the best way for me personally to process this anniversary, is to engage in living my life, doing the thing I love most. Luckily for me, the activity I love most is playing music; and since music is the most sublime and powerful vehicle on this earth for moving our hearts, and for creating peaceful congregation amongst us, I do feel that performing music on September 11th is an appropriate way to mark the occasion. I feel honored to have been asked to play. With that being said, I have chosen to invite you all just to give you an option for coming together on that day in a cozy public space filled with friendly people, live music and cheap drinks. I am in no way suggesting that anyone "should" come down to hear me. Everyone has to deal with that day in the way they feel most comfortable. I have chosen to do this in large part to surround myself with other people and thereby remind myself that I am grateful still to have my life -- otherwise, I would probably hide under the covers all day. And that would be a crappy way to spend the day. There are many, many venues throughout the city involved in the September Concert (for more information, please check out www.septemberconcert.org). I will be playing a few songs between 6pm and 7pm (sorry I can't be more specific) at The Baggot Inn. The Baggot Inn is located at 82 West 3rd Street, btw Thompson and Sullivan. The West 4th Street stop is the closest subway station. The doors open at 5pm, and the concert lasts until 8pm. There is no cover charge. I have not yet decided what I will play, but I do know that I will try to embrace the uplifting and will most certainly eschew the maudlin. In the spirit of celebrating life, and in the belief that laughter is the best medicine, I may even attempt to answer Frank Zappa's eternal question, "Does humor belong in music?" If you can be there, I will be happy to see you. Peace, Kay Ashley ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2002 #351 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she? (http://www.siquomb.com/siquomb.cfm)