From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2006 #30 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org 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 Wednesday, January 25 2006 Volume 2006 : Number 030 Win a free VIP ticket to Carnegie Hall! details: jmdl.com/winvip.cfm ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- My Old Man [Mark-Leon Thorne ] Re: The Harper Valley NJC [Catherine McKay ] Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC [Smurf ] Re: change in plans, njc [LCStanley7@aol.com] Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC [Catherine McKay ] Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC [Smurf ] Re: music for troubled people [roberto munguia ] Patrick Please add me to the post party ["Barbara L" ] Re: njc [Catherine McKay ] This JUST in!!!!!!! [michael@thepazgroup.com] seating at carnegie NJC ["J.DAVID SAPP" ] njc, Marianne & Bree & Laura ["Patti Parlette" ] Re: change in plans, njc ["Bree Mcdonough" ] a river runs through it [JoniPD ] extra ticket! [Rusty10113@aol.com] also cannot attend NJC [Em ] Re: change in plans, njc ["Bree Mcdonough" ] RE: also cannot attend NJC ["Bree Mcdonough" ] Re: music for troubled people [Randy Remote ] Re: music for troubled people ["Cassy" ] Marianne, Bree, Laura [Peep Richman ] Re: change in plans, njc ["mack watson-bush" ] COUNTDOWN [LCStanley7@aol.com] Brokeback (NJC) ["Happy The Man" ] Two tickets to the Joni tribute up for grabs. ["Bree Mcdonough" ] Re: music for troubled people ["mack watson-bush" ] Lineup changes for the tribute [Bob Muller ] Re: Latest Tribute Lineup [Bob Muller ] Joni Carnegie Tribute: Another Performer Added [Gary Z ] Re: change in plans, njc [Michael Paz ] Re: change in plans, njc [LCStanley7@aol.com] Re: Latest Tribute Lineup [JRMCo1@aol.com] Re: music for troubled people ["Mark Scott" ] Re: Lineup changes for the tribute ["Mark Scott" ] Re: Lineup changes for the tribute [JRMCo1@aol.com] extra tickets to the Joni Tribute? (Bought and Sold - Dar Williams) [OzWo] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:31:30 +1100 From: Mark-Leon Thorne Subject: My Old Man Hey Bob. I got real excited at work today. I was hanging around the Physiotherapy Dept and they had some local jazz station on. Out came a jazz instrumental version of My Old Man. This station doesn't have much talk so I never got to hear who it was. It reminded me a lot of the Dave Douglas tracks. Any clue? Mark in Sydney. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:57:54 -0500 (EST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: The Harper Valley NJC - --- Smurf wrote: > The note said, "Mrs. Johnson, you're wearin' your > dresses way too high . . ." > > Happy birthday, Jody Johnson! > Wow. I thought this was going to be a post on the outcome of the Canadian election (as if anyone gives a rat's!) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JODY GIRL!!! Catherine Toronto - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 04:35:40 -0800 (PST) From: Smurf Subject: Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC - -- Catherine wrote: > Wow. I thought this was going to be a post on the > outcome of the Canadian election (as if anyone gives > a > rat's!) If it's a rat's ass or arse you're talking about, I do give a great big fat red one, Catherine, but I really don't feel comfortable posting anything even vaguely controversal here anymore, and I have mostly avoided political posts in the decades that I've been here. Besides, I would expect any discussion of your election to start from your side of the border. But if you really want me to comment, I'll say you Canadians have a lot of 'splaining to do. What the hell happened? New voting machines? With deep sympathy, - --Smurf PS: Sorry for the insensitivity about using the word 'Harper', but I always plague Jody with that song and didn't even make the connection. Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:07:27 EST From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: Re: change in plans, njc Paz wrote: Marianne, my dad has been on the way out for over 30 years now and we still have him. I am hoping to go home next month to see him for a few days. I wish you all the best! Hi Paz, Sorry to hear your dad has been sick for so long. My heart goes out to you. My mother-in-law has been fighting lymphoma for 11 years. Two days before Christmas, she was off balance and had double vision. They did an MRI and found a tumor in the center of her brain, third ventricle involving the midbrain and the thalamus. A tumor involving the substance of the brainstem is grim. This location makes it difficult to do a biopsy so they haven't. They can't treat her because they don't know what kind of tumor it is. They don't think it is the same as the lymphoma because that doesn't usually go to the brain. So with this and the fact that she is tired of fighting and doesn't want any more chemo, she isn't receiving any treatment. We all hoped by now she would be on chemo and getting better Instead she has been in a steady decline. My husband has been staying with her as often as he can, rotating shifts over night with his siblings. He is very worn down, and I am too. If I had gone to the Tribute, he wouldn't have been able to be with her overnight while I was away because he would have had to stay with our 3 sons. When I told him I'm not going, the look of relief on his face was priceless. As for Marianne's dad, he has a glioblastoma that had its primary focus in the frontal lobe of his cerebrum. They removed the bulk of the tumor earlier this month, but there was no way to get it all because these cells migrate and create tracts of cancer throughout the brain like highways going through the land. Glioblastoma is the most rapidly growing and invasive tumor one can have. Without chemo and radiation following surgery, most patients don't live past 3 months. With it, only 6 mos to a year. Marianne and her family opted not to have him go through chemo and radiation. He is in hospice now. Life is a blessing... going to the Tribute is a blessing. I cried almost all day yesterday because I'm not going. It just wasn't in the cards for me nor Marianne and Bree. Thanks for celebrating for us. There's a time for every purpose under the heavens... All my love, Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:55:31 -0500 (EST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC - --- Smurf wrote: but I > really > don't feel comfortable posting anything even vaguely > controversal here anymore, and I have mostly avoided > political posts in the decades that I've been here. Really? I can't imagine why... > Besides, I would expect any discussion of your > election to start from your side of the border. There's not a lot of point, is there - we'd probably all agree. But > if > you really want me to comment, I'll say you > Canadians > have a lot of 'splaining to do. What the hell > happened? New voting machines? > Don't ask me. I didn't vote for them and neither did anyone I give a rat's bum about. At least it's a minority gov't, so they most likely can't change anything about gay marriage and abortion and all that, and we'll probably be at the polls again in a year or two anyway. Catherine Toronto - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:43:07 -0500 (EST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC - --- Smurf wrote: > PS: Sorry for the insensitivity about using the word > 'Harper', but I always plague Jody with that song > and > didn't even make the connection. P.S. Thanks a lot. I'm going to have that freakin' song in my brain all day now. Did anyone ever do a punk version of it? If not, I think it would work. Catherine Toronto - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:47:03 +0000 From: "Barbara L" Subject: Re: can we bring cameras Hi Julius, thanks for the info. Yes I would very much like to bring my camera to the jmdl reception and the vip reception before the concert. any info on where it could be locked up for the concert? Thank you so much!!!!!! Barbara ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:51:21 -0800 (PST) From: Smurf Subject: Re: The Harper Valley and politics -- NJC This thread *was* originally about our Mrs. Johnson's birthday, so if anyone wants to wish her a happy one, here's her email address: < johnsonjs100@comcast.net > But for Catherine, if the song's gonna be in your head all day, or if you're planning your own punk version, here are the lyrics: I want to tell you all a story 'bout a Harper Valley widowed wife Who had a teenage daughter who attended Harper Valley Junior High Well her daughter came home one afternoon and didn't even stop to play She said, "Mom, I got a note here from the Harper Valley P.T.A." The note said, "Mrs. Johnson, you're wearing your dresses way too high It's reported you've been drinking and a-runnin' 'round with men and going wild And we don't believe you ought to be bringing up your little girl this way" It was signed by the secretary, Harper Valley P.T.A. Well, it happened that the P.T.A. was gonna meet that very afternoon They were sure surprised when Mrs. Johnson wore her mini-skirt into the room And as she walked up to the blackboard, I still recall the words she had to say She said, "I'd like to address this meeting of the Harper Valley P.T.A." Well, there's Bobby Taylor sittin' there and seven times he's asked me for a date Mrs. Taylor sure seems to use a lot of ice whenever he's away And Mr. Baker, can you tell us why your secretary had to leave this town? And shouldn't widow Jones be told to keep her window shades all pulled completely down? Well, Mr. Harper couldn't be here 'cause he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath, you'll find she's had a little nip of gin Then you have the nerve to tell me you think that as a mother I'm not fit Well, this is just a little Peyton Place and you're all Harper Valley hypocrites No I wouldn't put you on because it really did, it happened just this way The day my Mama socked it to the Harper Valley P.T.A. The day my Mama socked it to the Harper Valley P.T.A. Enjoy! XO, - --Smurf NPIMH: "Fancy" - --- Catherine McKay wrote: > > --- Smurf wrote: > > PS: Sorry for the insensitivity about using the > word > > 'Harper', but I always plague Jody with that song > > and > > didn't even make the connection. > > P.S. Thanks a lot. I'm going to have that freakin' > song in my brain all day now. Did anyone ever do a > punk version of it? If not, I think it would work. > > > Catherine > Toronto > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:15:32 -0600 From: roberto munguia Subject: Re: music for troubled people Mary Katherine Greetings! If you like Tori( at least for a while) I'd recommend *Laura Nyro.* She's AMAZING! She'll take you to the roof! but she can bring you down low,too.* Eli and the13th confession* is a good one to start with. Joni was a friend of hers and respected her work. I would also recommend *Boards of Canada.* They are instrumental for the most part. *Music Has the Right To Children* is a must! Happy music hunting! Roberto www.robertomunguia.net ( if you'd like to see some art) On 1/24/06, paintedpage@aol.com wrote: > > hello, > > someone's comment that she played Joni for people in mental > institutions got me thinking. What other musicians would you recommend > for people with serious psychiatric problems? uplifting, depressing, > or both? Regarding Joni, what songs or CDs would you recommend? > > I spent 5 months in a day hospital program last year and we really > didn't talk about music that much (art was much more emphasized) but > another woman and I bonded over our love for Tori Amos. I have to be > really careful about Tori though. Too much of her and I get depressed. > I do love her cover of "A Case of You." > > take care, > > Mary Katherine ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:53:37 +0000 From: "Barbara L" Subject: Patrick Please add me to the post party Barbara = 1 I think I have been able to talk my boss into letting me out of work Thursday so can hang late yahoooooooo!!! Barbara ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:59:50 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: njc, Help me! Where are Oddmund and Karen Marie? Good morning! Help me! Does anyone know where to find Oddmund and Karen Marie, our friends of spirit in Norway? Oddmund told us they decided to come, and on Saturday I wrote to him (and to the whole list)saying that I have the perfect tix for him, but I haven't heard from him. Does anyone have Karen Marie's address handy? Other desiring souls are clamoring for the tickets and I don't know how long to wait. I just really felt that these tickets were destined for oK and Km in Row K! Love, Patti P. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:12:59 -0500 From: "Marianne Rizzo" Subject: njc Hey everyone, Bree and I will not be attending the Carnegie concert.. . (I'm still guessing Joni is coming. . . and even if she doesn't I wanted to be there.) As mentioned, my dad is sick . . on Jan. 3rd we discovered that he had a brain tumor. Unexpected .. he had it removed the following day.. it was malignant. . His cognition has been impaired. . but he still is aware of everything. . he can talk but you have to put the pieces together sometimes. . he still has a sense of humor . . he is still warm and loving. . This time has been good in a way. . a way to say a long good bye. . at first the doctors gave him 3 months. . on Saturday a doctor said 2 to 4 weeks. . . (you don't' know) He is at a hospice house in Geneseo now (12 miles from our house). (I am still going to work but then it's over to see him. . .) It is really like a long wake with people coming to see him/us every day. . one, two, three at a time. . . yet, it is good that way. . . I like it. . this way. . . I spent a lot of good time with him I have tried to have "no regrets". . yes, . . . at least that's the goal. . so I am thankful for our time together. . I knew this day would come. . . and my 45 years with him seems so very brief. . . "like the turn of a page." and he is in no pain. . (this helps) tho not a religious person, I have faith in the afterlife. . . and this precious crossing over. . he is 70 years old. worked at Xerox. . as a technical illustrator. .(before the computer age). . loves his dog and his longtime girlfriend of 20 years. .. (a bright addition to our family) he lived a simple life. . . liked wood burning stoves and all the things of the country he helped me do lots of stuff in the barn he would help anyone served in the navy in the Korean war. . well I have been spending the morning proctoring an exam and drafting an obituary. . it is all good all meant to be all the way it is written part of the big plan. Everything is okay everything is good Love to all, Marianne _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:51:48 -0500 (EST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: njc - --- Marianne Rizzo wrote: > Hey everyone, > > Bree and I will not be attending the Carnegie > concert.. . (I'm still > guessing Joni is coming. . . and even if she doesn't > I wanted to be there.) > > As mentioned, my dad is sick . . on Jan. 3rd we > discovered that he had a > brain tumor. Unexpected .. he had it removed the > following day.. it was > malignant. . > > His cognition has been impaired. . but he still is > aware of everything. . > > he can talk but you have to put the pieces together > sometimes. . > > he still has a sense of humor . . > he is still warm and loving. . > > This time has been good in a way. . Marianne, I'm sorry about your Dad, but I understand how it "has been good in a way." You've painted (with words) a wonderful and loving portrait of him and I think I can see/feel/hear him in your words. You are lucky to have him, and he, you. The time of someone's leaving can be, in its own way, a time of sweet sorrow and you will find support in places you probably never expected and I can assure you from personal experience that this will hold you up through hard times. It proves to me that most people are essentially good and loving and that they are there for you when you most need them. I'm not particularly religious either, though I do consider myself to be spiritual. I've come to the conclusion that I'm a pantheist of sorts - so when I say god/dess bless you, I know you will understand that. Catherine Toronto - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:01:16 -0600 (CST) From: michael@thepazgroup.com Subject: This JUST in!!!!!!! Good Morning Joni Folks- My friend John Kelly just called me and has agreed to perform for us at the fundraiser on Thursday night at the Rockwood Music Hall. You people better take a little nap early in the evening and bring your Geritol so you can all stay up late for the all nighter that were fixing to have. We promise to put John on early in the program so that you older people that can't hang (HI Ashara!) can catch his performance. He told me has not been doing the Joni thing for quite some time and has been busy teaching and doing other acting. Right now he is on a little hiatus so we caught him right at the right time. I am so excited that I am finally gonna get to see him perform live. I still might have one old pal that lives in NYC that we might be able to get come out and hang with us. Whoo hoo! Love Paz NP-Because I Told You So-Jonatha Brooke ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:14:14 -0600 From: "J.DAVID SAPP" Subject: seating at carnegie NJC due to wheelchair accommodations i have to pick up my tickets at the box = office - i am told they are orchestra - does anybody know if this is the = same as parquet? is anybody else in VIP reception sitting there? I'M SOOOOOO EXCITED peace, david No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.22/239 - Release Date: 1/24/06 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:16:44 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: njc, Marianne & Bree & Laura I am *so* very sorry to hear this. Just when you're thinking..... Marianne, my prayers go out to you and your dad. I know you will wrap him in love. And bless you Bree, for being such a loyal friend. To miss this night for your friend.....what greater gift? Laura, you too. People like you don't grow on trees (although they do seem to do so here). With love and concern, Patti P. Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 08:05:49 EST From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: change in plans Hi Ya'll, I'm sorry to say, I won't be coming to NY after all. Last night Marianne and Bree called me to say that Marianne found out the doctor thinks her dad has less than a month to live. So, she can't travel right now and Bree of course can't leave Marianne to attend the Tribute. They were going to give me a ride from Albany, and we were going to sit next to each other at the concert. With this and also with my husband's mother not doing well right now, I guess the trip just wasn't meant to be for me. I was looking forward to seeing you all and hope I can in the future. Love, Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:22:52 -0500 From: "Bree Mcdonough" Subject: Re: change in plans, njc "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about ." Albert Einstein Enthusiastic I was! The planning of the trip with Marianne..Laura..Ruth...Gary...Kenny..the e-mails back and forth....where would we eat..what sites would we take in...WWJS? All of it!! Seeing Julius's first post about the tribute. Marianne and I getting up in middle of the night ..(I woke her up to tell her of the tribute) to look at the calendar..wondering could we possibly make this. Writing Laura the next day..."could you possibly leave N Little Rock at that time and join us? Contacting Lori..and my Mack. The posts from the New Yorkers...Patrick..Debra...Kenny...giving me a 'feel' of the big city. All of the Joni lovers I would see again..and the ones I was soon to meet. The excitement of the list...what fun was that!! The e-mail from Laura with a link to place where they would ship us fresh ..live.. sunflowers that we would hand out to any JMDLER who wanted one to wave at Joni when she would come out on the Carnegie stage. To beret or not to beret that was the question? (Laura sending us a picture of her new ..cute ..red beret.. she bought just for this occasion ) Laura and I talking about hearing Sherelle ..perhaps..singing Edith. Gary and his brand new suit! Julius's updates of who was added to perform at the tribute. That special invitation to the Chinese Cafe! Watching the list grow of Jmdlers who would be attending. Everyday I would tell Marianne ..David is coming.. Donna. Rose ... ..Paz....Patty..Pearl sitting in the same aisle. So thanks to every last one of you..... for all these memories I know will last a lifetime. "we always will have Paris" Love...with some sadness.. Bree > Life is a blessing... going to the Tribute is a blessing. I cried >almost all day yesterday because I'm not going. It just wasn't in the >cards for >me nor Marianne and Bree. Thanks for celebrating for us. There's a time >for >every purpose under the heavens... > >All my love, >Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:22:05 +0100 From: JoniPD Subject: a river runs through it Hi, folks! First: let me express my best wishes for your journey to NYC (to those who will be there, of course); I'll be there with you in spirit... I'm sure I can rely on you to give me the best and warmest details about the joyous gathering! Well, Christmas has already past... but I've just received, though a good friend of mine, a couple of River covers to share with you: if you have any problem downloading them, or if oyu wish them in better format (FLAC, for instance) just tell me. The first is from the totally unknown to me Rosie Thomas, in a concert in Sticky Fingers club, Gothenburg, Sweden, 26 Nov. 2005 (it's an audience recording): http://s49.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=112UP1BVXQGFB0375BPF64PLOX and the other is from Travis (I don't know much of her, too), from a "VH1 Storytellers" show, Bray Film Studios, Windsor, UK, 26 June 2000 (TV recording) http://s41.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=28LGX19DXXHQB2SYP91GWVCUQ1 I'm planning to send an improved version of the Skip Weshner how that Doug kindly remastered (from the audio files, not the MP3 ones) and sent it to me (thanks, Doug!) but I fear it will have to wait till next Monday (anyone interested? Richard?) Have a Wonderful time! Emiliano NP: Emiliana Torrini: Life Saver PS: kudos for the new gorgeous web site to Les, Jamie, Mark, Raffaele et anyone involved! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:28:01 EST From: Rusty10113@aol.com Subject: extra ticket! Hi all- coming out from Joni lurkdom because I've suddenly found myself with one extra ticket to the Carnegie Hall tribute concert Feb. 1 -- I think the seats are pretty fab-the $75 level balcony, can get you the exact seat if you email me ... if anyone is desperate for a ticket get in touch offline! Mitch in NYC ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:33:48 -0800 (PST) From: Em Subject: also cannot attend NJC sigh, life has also thrown difficult/heavy stuff my way, and I have had to decide to not come to NY. Not going into the reasons, as they are totally petty compared to what Marianne and Laura's families are going through. But my gut is saying "stay home" and take care of things and people who need me, and that is what I must do. Another lister (who I will not name until he has piped up) is getting my tix and I wish you all the best of fun. Marianne, my heart goes out to your family and your Dad, and Laura same to you and your family. Em ps: this has nothing to do with the suggestion that Florida be kicked out, lol ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:44:56 -0500 From: "Bree Mcdonough" Subject: Re: change in plans, njc Patti from UConn I meant. More fun memories.. where all the listers would be seated in the great hall... I could go on.. and another thing..we have all the reports and observations to look forward to from those who are attending. Who sang what..Did SHE come after all? Love... Bree >From: "Bree Mcdonough" >Reply-To: "Bree Mcdonough" >To: LCStanley7@aol.com, michael@thepazgroup.com, treegreen1@hotmail.com >CC: joni@smoe.org >Subject: Re: change in plans, njc >Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:22:52 -0500 > >"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, >when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic >about ." Albert Einstein > > >Enthusiastic I was! The planning of the trip with >Marianne..Laura..Ruth...Gary...Kenny..the e-mails back and forth....where >would we eat..what sites would we take in...WWJS? All of it!! Seeing >Julius's first post about the tribute. Marianne and I getting up in >middle of the night ..(I woke her up to tell her of the tribute) to look >at the calendar..wondering could we possibly make this. Writing Laura the >next day..."could you possibly leave N Little Rock at that time and join >us? Contacting Lori..and my Mack. The posts from the New >Yorkers...Patrick..Debra...Kenny...giving me a 'feel' of the big city. >All of the Joni lovers I would see again..and the ones I was soon to meet. > The excitement of the list...what fun was that!! The e-mail from Laura >with a link to place where they would ship us fresh ..live.. sunflowers >that we would hand out to any JMDLER who wanted one to wave at Joni when >she would come out on the Carnegie stage. To beret or not to beret that >was the question? (Laura sending us a picture of her new ..cute ..red >beret.. she bought just for this occasion ) Laura and I talking about >hearing Sherelle ..perhaps..singing Edith. Gary and his brand new >suit! Julius's updates of who was added to perform at the tribute. >That special invitation to the Chinese Cafe! Watching the list grow of >Jmdlers who would be attending. Everyday I would tell Marianne ..David is >coming.. Donna. Rose ... ..Paz....Patty..Pearl sitting in the same aisle. > >So thanks to every last one of you..... for all these memories I know will >last a lifetime. > > >"we always will have Paris" > > >Love...with some sadness.. > >Bree > > > > > > > >> Life is a blessing... going to the Tribute is a blessing. I cried >>almost all day yesterday because I'm not going. It just wasn't in the >>cards for >>me nor Marianne and Bree. Thanks for celebrating for us. There's a time >>for >>every purpose under the heavens... >> >>All my love, >>Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:48:29 -0500 From: "Bree Mcdonough" Subject: RE: also cannot attend NJC So sorry ..Em. I wanted to mention too..it was a lot of fun talking about that Thai restaurant..some other time. Bree >sigh, life has also thrown difficult/heavy stuff my way, and I have had >to decide to not come to NY. >Not going into the reasons, as they are totally petty compared to what >Marianne and Laura's families are going through. >But my gut is saying "stay home" and take care of things and people who >need me, and that is what I must do. >Another lister (who I will not name until he has piped up) is getting >>Em >ps: this has nothing to do with the suggestion that Florida be kicked >out, lol ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:04:04 -0800 From: Randy Remote Subject: Re: music for troubled people > hello, > > someone's comment that she played Joni for people in mental institutions > got me thinking. What other musicians would you recommend for people with > serious psychiatric problems? uplifting, depressing, or both? Regarding > Joni, what songs or CDs would you recommend? For some reason, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Simon & Garfunkel come to mind-maybe because the harmonies are soothing, and, uh, harmonious... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 13:45:25 -0500 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: music for troubled people From: <<< What other musicians would you recommend for people with serious psychiatric problems? uplifting, depressing, or both? Regarding Joni, what songs or CDs would you recommend? >>> I love listening to India Arie's "Acoustic Soul" for a spiritual lift, particularly "Strength, Courage and Wisdom" and "Video" Regarding Joni music, I find the entire album"Court and Spark" can bring me to a really soothed place. I'm not saying it's my favorite album, just that for times when I'm feeling blue it's got what I need. Warmly, Cassy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:15:12 -0800 (PST) From: Peep Richman Subject: Marianne, Bree, Laura Hi... I was reading this morning's Digest (Wednesday), thinking about Marianne...thinking I would post, suggesting collective support, when I read that Marianne, Bree and Laura won't be able to attend the Tribute. I know how much being together with other members of our 'family' meant to each of you...and, of course, attending the Tribute. At first Marianne wrote to me OTL that she was planning to attend....now, for obvious reasons, another choice has been made. Marianne, this is a fragile time in your life...and a time you will cherish. "In memory is life's reason". This is such a comforting quote, don't you think? It offers me immeasurable comfort when I embrace memories of my father who died in 1981. Instead of sending Mar a personal e-mail (which I'll also do), I want to post this as a way to acknowledge this time in Marianne's life...surely a tapestry of complex feelings some of which holding emotional intensity beyond description. I am with you in spirit, Marianne. I know you know this....and I feel certain we are all experiencing different levels of feelings for you. I hope you can feel a collective support...a collective sentiment that communicates all interpretations of love. I am here for you, Marianne and Bree, as are so many people who form the membership of our Digest family..... sending you pillows of support and love to fall upon when the moments feel too intense to embrace. Bo - --------------------------------- Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:01:10 -0600 From: "mack watson-bush" Subject: Re: change in plans, njc Bree, that was lovely. (I hope that word is eloquent and substantive enough). You have captured a moment with genius. mack > "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, > when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic > about ." Albert Einstein > > > Enthusiastic I was! The planning of the trip with > Marianne..Laura..Ruth...Gary...Kenny..the e-mails back and forth....where > would we eat..what sites would we take in...WWJS? All of it!! Seeing > Julius's first post about the tribute. Marianne and I getting up in middle > of the night ..(I woke her up to tell her of the tribute) to look at the > calendar..wondering could we possibly make this. Writing Laura the next > day..."could you possibly leave N Little Rock at that time and join us? > Contacting Lori..and my Mack. The posts from the New > Yorkers...Patrick..Debra...Kenny...giving me a 'feel' of the big city. > All of the Joni lovers I would see again..and the ones I was soon to meet. > The excitement of the list...what fun was that!! The e-mail from Laura > with a link to place where they would ship us fresh ..live.. sunflowers that > we would hand out to any JMDLER who wanted one to wave at Joni when she > would come out on the Carnegie stage. To beret or not to beret that was > the question? (Laura sending us a picture of her new ..cute ..red beret.. > she bought just for this occasion ) Laura and I talking about hearing > Sherelle ..perhaps..singing Edith. Gary and his brand new suit! > Julius's updates of who was added to perform at the tribute. That special > invitation to the Chinese Cafe! Watching the list grow of Jmdlers who > would be attending. Everyday I would tell Marianne ..David is coming.. > Donna. Rose ... ..Paz....Patty..Pearl sitting in the same aisle. > > So thanks to every last one of you..... for all these memories I know will > last a lifetime. > > > "we always will have Paris" > > > Love...with some sadness.. > > Bree > > > > > > > > > Life is a blessing... going to the Tribute is a blessing. I cried > >almost all day yesterday because I'm not going. It just wasn't in the > >cards for > >me nor Marianne and Bree. Thanks for celebrating for us. There's a time > >for > >every purpose under the heavens... > > > >All my love, > >Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:31:54 EST From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: COUNTDOWN 8 DAYS ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:39:13 -0600 From: "Happy The Man" Subject: Brokeback (NJC) A friend turned me on to this article. There needs to be legal protection. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2005512310342 Craig ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:52:47 -0500 From: "Bree Mcdonough" Subject: Two tickets to the Joni tribute up for grabs. Hi All... Marianne and I have two tickets to the tribute for sale. They are in the fifth row..ROW E, seats 2 & 4. This would be the right hand side if you were looking at the stage. Great seats! I'm not at home right now and won't be returning until Friday.. so anyone interested.. please contact Marianne. The seats cost one hundred a piece. Bree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:17:05 -0700 From: "Les Irvin" Subject: News from JoniMitchell.com Jill Linn spotted a gem on the Mendel Art Gallery's website: Naked City: The Amazing Childhood of Joni Mitchell. March 17 to May 22, 2006 In recognition of the Saskatoon centenary, the Mendel Art Gallery proposes a series of events, exhibitions, performances, lectures and artists' projects that expose the "underbelly of the city" and the "unofficial" history of Saskatoon, its secrets, its celebrities, its hopes and dreams. Naked City will also explore the role of art in expanding our ideas around sustainability and urban living. "Layer One: City of Curiosities" will include Myrtle Anderson's childhood memorabilia of her daughter, Joni Mitchell. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:44:59 -0600 From: "mack watson-bush" Subject: Re: music for troubled people Melissa Manchester - Melissa Home to Myself Better Days & Happy Endings When I Look Down that Road Phoebe Snow- Against the Grain Phoebe Snow Carole King- Fantasy Don Henley- The End of the Innocence Building the Perfect Beast Gino Vannelli- Yonder Tree Storm at Sunup Nightwalker Hall & Oates- Change of Season James Taylor- Hourglass Joni- Court & Spark For the Roses Turbulent Indigo mack ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:14:57 -0500 From: "casperjoni" Subject: [none] Anyonenotice that the ad on the website for Carnegie Hall now mentions Ben Folds and Joe Jackson? Is that up to date? Chris ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:28:10 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Lineup changes for the tribute Saw these changes today on the website for the tribute: Added: Don Byron Richie Havens (count on Woodstock from him) Jesse Malin Pharoah's Daughter Nellie McKay (confirming Julius' post) Tom Rush Martin Sexton Tracy Chapman is no longer listed - I think that was the only deduction but I could be wrong. In other tribute news, looks like recordings are underway for an upcoming Joni Tribute CD on Nonesuch. Cassandra Wilson's website reports that she's done a track for it, and Emmylou Harris' website reports that she's done "Magdalene Laundries" for it. Way cool! Bob, counting down and also bummed with the JMDLer's who have had to withdraw... NP: India.Arie, "Beautiful" (yep, soothing to be sure) With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:33:55 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Latest Tribute Lineup Chris, you must be referring to the ad on JM.com; if so you're right and that information is out-of-date. The latest data is at: http://www.musicforyouth.org/joni/index.htm Bob NP: Kennedy, "Urge For Going" casperjoni wrote: Anyonenotice that the ad on the website for Carnegie Hall now mentions Ben Folds and Joe Jackson? Is that up to date? Chris With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:38:17 -0500 From: Gary Z Subject: Joni Carnegie Tribute: Another Performer Added I noticed that Tom Rush has been added to the line-up. Counting the days.... Gary Z. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:53:22 EST From: RoseMJoy@aol.com Subject: Re: Lineup changes for the tribute OMG! Jesse Malin!!!!!!!!!, hey Bruce & Patti could show up next I am bummed that Tracy is no longer on the bill though ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:56:21 +0000 From: "Michael O'Malley" Subject: Christine Collister's cover of Amelia Christine Collister's cover of Amelia sounds great. So close in spirit to the original, but with a very fresh and different interpretation of the musical arrangement. It works for me! In fact, I was thinking just recently, how lovely this song might sound arranged for a large acapella choir. Anyone up to that ; ? Michael in Quebec NP: Feist - Let it die _________________________________________________________________ MSN. Calendar keeps you organized and takes the effort out of scheduling get-togethers. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN. 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Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:08:01 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Christine Collister's cover of Amelia I love the way you can hear the wind blowing in the background as she sings the opening line "I was driving across the burning desert..." really puts you there on location, so to speak. And then the "guitar hook riff" part comes in later and is all done with voices. Very nice, can't wait to hear the whole thing. Bob NP: Patti Witten, "herecomesthebride" - --------------------------------- Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:19:46 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: a river runs through it Thanks for these, Emiliano...the Rosie Thomas cover was very pretty, I love the arrangement & I hope she does that in the studio one day. I had heard of her but had not heard anything by her. She talks like Betty Boop but her singing voice is much sweeter. Travis' River is one that we've had since the EARLY days...it's on Volume 2 (back when I thought that would be all there was!). They've also covered Urge For Going, they're a good band and do a nice job with Joni tunes. Time for them to do another. Bob NP: Richie Havens, "Woodstock" - --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger- Start an email from Y! Messenger, plus be alerted when new emails arrive. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:55:54 -0600 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: change in plans, njc Bree, Marianne, Laura and now Em I am so sad that you guys are not coming. I have so much respect for your decision not to come. I should not be coming myself. My dad has been really ill and they called me to come home from the Arlo tour when he was in the hospital and I didn't and as it turned out it was a false alarm. I guess I am feeling guilty for all the years of joking to my little sister that our great grandmother who lived to be 106 years old, but thought she was a chicken. It use to make Mary Ann cry for me to say that, but it is a tru story and I guess a clear indication that dementia and alzhiemers is in the family tree. What with alcohol compounding the effects of the disease, my fate is pre determined if I live that long. I cannot bare to face him so ill. When I last saw him in July of last year he was pretty bad off. His best friend died yesterday and his little brother died on Sunday. He has no clue that they died nor his last two sisters that died last year. One thing is that he will have a hell of a group waiting for him when he gets there and that comforts me. Of course my mom will probably smack him for being so late! I wish you all strength and love and time to spend with him and I pray we can all be together sometime soon. I would love to hug you all right this minute. I dedicate my first song to you guys at the Rockwood. LOVE YA'LL Paz > "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, > when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic > about ." Albert Einstein > > > Enthusiastic I was! The planning of the trip with > Marianne..Laura..Ruth...Gary...Kenny..the e-mails back and forth....where > would we eat..what sites would we take in...WWJS? All of it!! Seeing > Julius's first post about the tribute. Marianne and I getting up in middle > of the night ..(I woke her up to tell her of the tribute) to look at the > calendar..wondering could we possibly make this. Writing Laura the next > day..."could you possibly leave N Little Rock at that time and join us? > Contacting Lori..and my Mack. The posts from the New > Yorkers...Patrick..Debra...Kenny...giving me a 'feel' of the big city. > All of the Joni lovers I would see again..and the ones I was soon to meet. > The excitement of the list...what fun was that!! The e-mail from Laura > with a link to place where they would ship us fresh ..live.. sunflowers that > we would hand out to any JMDLER who wanted one to wave at Joni when she > would come out on the Carnegie stage. To beret or not to beret that was > the question? (Laura sending us a picture of her new ..cute ..red beret.. > she bought just for this occasion ) Laura and I talking about hearing > Sherelle ..perhaps..singing Edith. Gary and his brand new suit! > Julius's updates of who was added to perform at the tribute. That special > invitation to the Chinese Cafe! Watching the list grow of Jmdlers who > would be attending. Everyday I would tell Marianne ..David is coming.. > Donna. Rose ... ..Paz....Patty..Pearl sitting in the same aisle. > > So thanks to every last one of you..... for all these memories I know will > last a lifetime. > > > "we always will have Paris" > > > Love...with some sadness.. > > Bree > > > > > > > >> Life is a blessing... going to the Tribute is a blessing. I cried >> almost all day yesterday because I'm not going. It just wasn't in the >> cards for >> me nor Marianne and Bree. Thanks for celebrating for us. There's a time >> for >> every purpose under the heavens... >> >> All my love, >> Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:13:25 EST From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: Re: change in plans, njc Paz wrote: I dedicate my first song to you guys at the Rockwood. Hejira perhaps? Thanks Paz. You're the best! Love, Laura ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:14:12 EST From: JRMCo1@aol.com Subject: Re: Latest Tribute Lineup Joan Osbourn's gone...but I can live with that. I'll catch her with the Dead. - -Julius ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:27:06 -0800 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re: music for troubled people - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Remote" >> hello, >> >> someone's comment that she played Joni for people in mental institutions >> got me thinking. What other musicians would you recommend for people >> with serious psychiatric problems? uplifting, depressing, or both? >> Regarding Joni, what songs or CDs would you recommend? > > For some reason, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Simon & Garfunkel come to > mind-maybe because the harmonies are soothing, and, uh, harmonious... I've been thinking of Judy Collins. Mark E. in Seattle ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:38:10 -0800 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re: Lineup changes for the tribute - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Muller" Emmylou Harris' website reports that she's done "Magdalene Laundries" for it. Now *this* makes me salivate! Mark E. in Seattle Emmylou fan ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:38:48 EST From: JRMCo1@aol.com Subject: Re: Lineup changes for the tribute HOLY MARY MOTHER OF...! If Rush does "Urge for Going," goddess help me, I will most certainly plotz! And we get "Woodstock" from the man that actually opened the actual freakin' original Woodstock festival!!! I'm starting to think Feldman was jerking my chain... Could Joni miss this?! I'm there! - -Julius In a message dated 1/25/06 3:44:48 PM, scjoniguy@yahoo.com writes: > Saw these changes today on the website for the tribute: > > Added: > Don Byron > ***Richie Havens (count on Woodstock from him) > Jesse Malin > Pharoah's Daughter > Nellie McKay (confirming Julius' post) > ***Tom Rush > Martin Sexton ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:33:57 EST From: OzWoman321@aol.com Subject: extra tickets to the Joni Tribute? (Bought and Sold - Dar Williams) Hello, All - The following was posted to the Dar-list today and I'm hoping one of you kind souls can help Chris - fingers crossed! > < > Date: Tue Jan 24 23:52:49 2006 > Subj: ISO 1 or 2 tickets to the Joni Mitchell tribute > > Hi Everyone, > > I have a friend in Manhattan who is looking for 1 or 2 tickets to the > Joni Mitchell tribute at Carnegie Hall...If you can help, please e-mail me > off list at possum_91@yahoo.com > > Thanks, > Chris >> > Susan "I was all out of choices, but the woman of voices She turned round the corner with music around her, She gave me the language that keeps me alive..." ~ Dar Williams ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2006 #30 **************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------