From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2007 #574 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 Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Tuesday, February 19 2008 Volume 2007 : Number 574 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: NJC Valentines Day Music ["Jerry Notaro" ] Joni on XM ["Sue Cameron" ] Re: NJC Valentines Day Music [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: From today's St. Petersburg Times [Laura Stanley ] Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #463 [StDoherty@aol.com] Dan & Joni sitting in a tree...p-r-o-d-u-c-i-n-g [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] njc, Save the trees! [Patti Parlette ] RE: donating [Les Irvin ] Re: From today's St. Petersburg Times [Dflahm@aol.com] Northeast Jonifest canceled :-( [AsharaProducLLC@aol.com] RE: donating ["Les Irvin" ] sjc, Best Car Songs Ever [Patti Parlette ] Re: Northeast Jonifest canceled :-( [Michael Paz ] resending my unreadable post : koteka from papua, njc [Rian Afriadi Subject: Re: NJC Valentines Day Music WMNF played Shelby Lynne's Just a Little Lovin' and The Look of Love this morning. The cd has been getting fabulous reviews. And as a trivia note, the idea for doing the cd was suggested to her by Barry Manilow! Jerry Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: > I'm not a Valentines' Day fan - I much prefer surpirsing people with gifts > and/or telling them and showing them that I love them all the time, not just when Hallmark & Madison Ave. tells me to. I had to go to the grocery > store last night because I was all out of grits, and I had to go to the (skanky) Bi-Lo because they're the only store that sells the Country Bacon > flavor I prefer - and it took forever for all the folks buying flowers, candy, Mylar balloons, and anything they could get their hands on colored > red. > Anyway, my favorite Valentine's Day songs are: > Bruce Springsteen - Valentines Day > Tom Waits - Blue Valentines (brilliant, and he's preparing to hit the road > again) > Rickie Lee Jones' version of (Mark Scott's favorite) My Funny Valentine Drive-By Truckers - Feb 14 > Bob > NP: Tom Waits, "A Little Bullet From a Pretty Blue Gun" > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The information transmitted is intended only for the person > or entity to which it is addressed and may contain > proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. > If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are > hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon > this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. > Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual > sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:41:29 -0600 From: "Sue Cameron" Subject: Joni on XM Looooori asked how we on the JMDL might influence XM radio to sponsor a Joni station. If you are not adverse to filling out surveys, go here to do so: www.bigresearch.com/xm There is a section on the fourth or fifth screen that askes about your favorite artist. Of course, I put Joni. Happy Monday to all. I am working but I know many of you are celebrating holidays in the US and Canada. Suze n.p. Arcade Fire: 'Keep the Car Running' ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:27:51 -0500 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: NJC Valentines Day Music It IS a wonderful, wonderful CD from start to finish, romantic one minute and heartbreaking the next, almost like Blue in that respect. Funny thing - the song that stops me in my tracks is the one Lynne-penned original, "Pretend You Love Me". I was listening to it yesterday in the car and just had to keep replaying it. Bob NP: Arcade Fire, "No Cars Go" - ------------------------------------------------------------ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:30:11 -0800 (PST) From: Laura Stanley Subject: Re: From today's St. Petersburg Times Kate commented: "Daly, who seldom mentions jazz except in a patronizing way, worries this award erodes the Grammy's credibility." Erode the grammy's credibility?! How about elevates it! Hi Kate, Definitely. Creativity and finesse awarded rather than dollar signs... Like a five star restaurant vs. fast food. True love rather than just one of many loves. Talent that doesn't fade but becomes more appreciated in time. Like VanGogh. The Grammy's noticed it this time which woo's me. Maybe part of the genius in Herbie and Joni's gift is it is not able to be seen by people like Daly. Something I appreciate about the JMDL is vision beyond the norm. Depth. I grow through the candid opinions shared here. Love, Laura ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:56:03 -0500 From: Jerry Notaro Subject: More Maureen and Joni Another rave for Maureen s Song Cycle, this time from Broadway Pulse. Like others, he particularly gives notice to 3a stunning a cappella rendition of Mitchell's "The Fiddle and the Drum," and to her incredible skills at reinterpreting familiar songs: I wish I were a better writer so that I could more completely convey to you the breathtaking artistry of Maureen McGovern. That sterling voice seems so effortlessly and lovingly controlled, even when emitting the faintest whisper of sublime vocal purity. Combine that with an extraordinary talent for complex lyric shading enhancing sensitive arrangements by music director/pianist Jeff Harris and the always cool and entertaining contributions of bassist Jay Leonhart and you've got a overwhelmingly fulfilling evening of cabaret. The delightfully humorous McGovern dedicates her two-week engagement at The Metropolitan Room, titled A Long And Winding Road, to those born between 1946 and 1964. "We will not go quietly into that early bird special," she says of her fellow baby boomers. Directed and co-written by Philip Himberg, the evening covers the more lyrically-minded side of 60s and 70s pop, including songs by Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and James Taylor. What becomes rather apparent early on is that while these singer/songwriters may have written great material, it takes the interpretive skills of a singing artist like McGovern to truly bring out the drama of their stories. The opening night audience was completely hushed throughout a stunning a cappella rendition of Mitchell's "The Fiddle and the Drum," a tortured and intense performance of Taylor's "Fire and Rain" and the ethereal fantasy she creates from Dylan's "The Times, They Are A-Changin'." She brings a quiet sophistication to Carol King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" and turns McCartney's "Let It Be" into and inspirational prayer. Her deep, loving tones on Lennon's "Imagine" embraces the audience like a warm comforter. A Jay Leonhart arrangement of Simon's "The 59th Street Bridge Song" is sunny and playful, while she gives a down and dirty spin on McCartney's "Rocky Raccoon" and a light jazz twist to Laura Nyro's "And When I Die." An a cappella tour de farce called "60's Silly Syllables," adapted by McGovern, has the singer rapidly running through doot-doots, dum-dum-dums and other nonsense lyrics from hits like "Mr. Sandman," "Mrs. Robinson," "My Boyfriend's Back" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." She gets even sillier with Tom Lehrer's "The Vatican Rag." "West Side Story got me through junior high, The Beatles got me through high school and I could not have gotten through my divorce without Joni Mitchell," quips Maureen McGovern. Her new show is bound to get audiences through the night feelin' just groovy. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:22:02 EST From: StDoherty@aol.com Subject: Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #463 I think this has proabaly been mentioned - but Daniel Lanois has an album titled Shine. When looking at my ipod it hit me. Could you imagine Lanois producing Joni? **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:44:46 -0500 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Dan & Joni sitting in a tree...p-r-o-d-u-c-i-n-g I've brought this topic up before - I think it would be a great fit. Of course, Joni would never allow it. I would direct the attention of the court to Exhibit A: "Steadfast" on Brian Blade's album 'Perceptual' featuring a very Lanois-ish production on Joni's vocal. Daniel didn't produce that track BUT he did produce Blade's preceding album so Brian gained some technique from the relationship I would wager. Then again, Blade would also be an excellent choice as he's already been a collaborator of hers for 15 years or so. Bob NP: 10cc, "The Second Sitting For The Last Supper" - ------------------------------------------------------------ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:23:17 +0000 From: Patti Parlette Subject: njc, Save the trees! "Money, money, money.... Money makes the trees come down It makes mountains into molehills Big money kicks the wide wide world around." Right you are, Joni. We can't say you didn't warn us. "The Bush Administration has made several proposals to dismantle our National forests by selling off thousands of acres  a move that would only benefit the administration's friends in the timber industry, coal interests and Big Oil. Adding insult to injury, YOU  the American taxpayer  are being forced to fund the destruction." We can try to stop these short-sighted businessmen/earth rapists by signing the Sierra Club-sponsored petition here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/919431571?z00m=13581161#body "Spirit of the water Give us all the courage and the grace To make genius of this tragedy unfolding The genius to save this place." Peace, Patti P. _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:52:16 -0700 From: Les Irvin Subject: RE: donating >Why does trying to donate here tack on a $30 s/h charge? Big, unfortunate mistake in the configuration. Nothing like trying to donate then getting socked for some erroneous shipping charge. I'll look at it today. Sorry to everyone who's rightfully been put off by this. Les ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:02:20 EST From: Dflahm@aol.com Subject: Re: From today's St. Petersburg Times Laura, that was SO on target! DAVID LAHM **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:46:28 EST From: AsharaProducLLC@aol.com Subject: Northeast Jonifest canceled :-( I'm so sorry to have to announce this, but even though I gave everyone until tomorrow, there are still only about 10 people signed up for fest. This is just not enough to go forward at this point. I will try to get everyone's deposit and monies paid out tomorrow before I leave for Folk Alliance. I'll miss seeing you all! Hugs, Ashara **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:19:12 -0700 From: "Les Irvin" Subject: RE: donating >Why does trying to donate here tack on a $30 s/h charge? This should be fixed now in case anyone wants to try it. :-) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:30:53 +0000 From: Patti Parlette Subject: sjc, Best Car Songs Ever Bon soir! I just came across this list of someone's top ten car songs: http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=top&story=topSongs&subject=more What? No Hejira? What the hell's-the-hippest-way-to-go kind of list is THAT? I like "Drive My Car" by the Beatles, of course and "Fun, Fun, Fun" by the Beach Boys, both of which made the list. My paper had an editor's note that did not appear in the link: "Yes yes we are aware she left off Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen's "Hot Rod Lincoln" not to mention "the Little Old Lady from Pasadena," who terrorized Colorado Boulevard with her brand new shiny red Super Stock Dodge and was sung by Jan and Dean." (That one and "Fun, Fun, Fun" make me think of you, Kakki!) "There's a song that they sing when they take to the highway..." and here are just a few that popped into my head, some happy traveling-in-some-vehicle songs: Space Buggy, Asleep at the Wheel Vehicle, Ides of March Life is a Highway, Tom Cochrane or Rascal Flatts Truckin', Grateful Dead Rambling Man, ABB Country Road, JT Take to the Highway, Marshall Tucker Band Roundabout, YES (Uh oh! I think most of those are from the 70's. I know I'm in trouble again!) ; ) And then all the other Joni songs that speak of car travel (but maybe don't mention particular vehicles): Hejira (the ultimate car-christening song, imo) Car on a Hill Refuge of the Roads You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio Raised on Robbery (pushin' through a four-lane highway...) Ray's Dad's Cadillac In France They Kiss on Main Street (kissing in the back seat...) Blue Motel Room (road maps from two dozen states...) Amelia Night Ride Home all of MOA when Jack takes his car out in the Spring (Hi Jack!) and you know there may be tons more, but I have to stop or I'll be here all night! Peace, Patti P., beep beep'm beep, beep yeah! "If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace." -- John Lennon http://www.imaginepeace.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:44:15 -0600 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Northeast Jonifest canceled :-( This is so sad. I am so sorry Ashara. I am still on the fence due to work and can't commit. Hopefully down the road we can have another Fest. LOVE Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Feb 18, 2008, at 4:46 PM, AsharaProducLLC@aol.com wrote: I'm so sorry to have to announce this, but even though I gave everyone until tomorrow, there are still only about 10 people signed up for fest. This is just not enough to go forward at this point. I will try to get everyone's deposit and monies paid out tomorrow before I leave for Folk Alliance. I'll miss seeing you all! Hugs, Ashara **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:51:05 -0500 From: "Richard Flynn" Subject: RE: Northeast Jonifest canceled :-( Alas, I'd finally decided to go and had just sent my deposit. Next time, I hope. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of Michael Paz Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 6:44 PM To: AsharaProducLLC@aol.com Cc: NortheastJonifest@yahoogroups.com; joni@smoe.org Subject: Re: Northeast Jonifest canceled :-( This is so sad. I am so sorry Ashara. I am still on the fence due to work and can't commit. Hopefully down the road we can have another Fest. LOVE Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Feb 18, 2008, at 4:46 PM, AsharaProducLLC@aol.com wrote: I'm so sorry to have to announce this, but even though I gave everyone until tomorrow, there are still only about 10 people signed up for fest. This is just not enough to go forward at this point. I will try to get everyone's deposit and monies paid out tomorrow before I leave for Folk Alliance. I'll miss seeing you all! Hugs, Ashara **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-du ffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:35:48 -0800 (PST) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: NJC Jonifest a no go Oh no, I can't believe the Northeast Jonifest has been cancelled! I received a call from Ashara (as you some of you who had signed up probably did) telling me the bad news. I am absolutely crushed! My heart broke when I heard this! -Monika, down in the dumps - --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:44:35 -0800 (PST) From: Rian Afriadi Subject: resending my unreadable post : koteka from papua, njc [TABLE NOT SHOWN] - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Never miss a thing. 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Victor On Feb 18, 2008, at 7:51 PM, Richard Flynn wrote: > Alas, I'd finally decided to go and had just sent my deposit. > > Next time, I hope. ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2007 #574 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------