From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2009 #277 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 Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Friday, September 18 2009 Volume 2009 : Number 277 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Oz tour for Joni Tribute [Mark-Leon Thorne ] RE: Mary Travers, now with a little Joni content [Catherine McKay ] RE: Mary Travers, now with a little Joni content [Deb Messling ] RE: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass ["Richard Flynn" ] Re: Oz tour for Joni Tribute [Paul Castle ] Re: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass ["Randy Remote" ] Joni Covers, Retro Edition - Volume 42 [Bob Muller ] Re: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass ["Mark Scott" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:14:29 +1000 From: Mark-Leon Thorne Subject: Re: Oz tour for Joni Tribute Hi Paul. Les asked me to review the show at the Sydney Opera House on October 30 for jonimitchell.com. I'm really looking forward to it. I tried to help the organisers to publicise the show to the Aussie Joni fans but I don't think I was much help. I really couldn't think of any commonality between the people who are fans of Joni's music apart from the fact that they all appreciate her work. What is the demographic of the Joni Mitchell fanbase? Anyway, I am really excited about this show. Not only because it will be the first time I will hear Joni's music performed in public by anyone but, this is a dream lineup. Some of Australia's most respected female sing/songwriters: Wendy Matthews (a countrywoman of Joni's), Katie Noonan (she will do amazing things with Joni's jazz and a range to rival Joni's), Tania Bowra (hoping she'll do some of the lyrically deeper, grungier songs like Roses Blue maybe). All at the Sydney Opera House - arguably Australia's greatest scrum of nuns. I'll report here first. Mark in Sydney PS There is a remote possibility of a DVD of this show being released. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:53:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: RE: Mary Travers, now with a little Joni content - --- On Thu, 9/17/09, Patti Parlette wrote: > > Do my eyes serve me, only to deceive me? I swear the > fifth picture from the > left, on the top line, is our Joni. Or am I seeing > things, unable to get a > good grip on my grief? > > http://tinyurl.com/po5a87 > That one is definitely Joni. I can see how people could mistake them though with the blonde hair and the high cheekbones. We've lost another great one. Sigh. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:02:24 -0400 From: Gerald Notaro Subject: Re: Mary Travers - njc "In her final months, Mary handled her declining health in the bravest, most generous way imaginable. She never complained. She avoided expressing her emotional and physical distress, trying not to burden those of us who loved her, especially her wonderfully caring and attentive husband, Ethan. Mary hid whatever pain or fear she might have felt from everyone, clearly so as not to be a burden. Her love for me and Noel Paul, and for Ethan, poured out with great dignity and without restraint. It was, as Mary always was, honest and completely authentic. That's the way she sang, too; honestly and with complete authenticity. I believe that, in the most profound of ways, Mary was incapable of lying, as a person, and as an artist. That took great courage, and Mary was always equal to the task. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of my relationship with Mary Travers over the last, almost, 50 years, is how open and honest we were with each other, and I include Noel Paul Stookey in this equation. Such honesty comes with a price, but when you get past the hurt and shock of realizing that you're faulted and frequently wrong, you also realize that you are really loved and respected for who you are, and you become a better person. The trio's growth, our creativity, our ability to emerge over the years completely accepting of one another, warts and all, was a miracle. This gift existed, I believe, because of the music itself, which elicited from each of us the best of who we were. When we performed together, we gave our best to each other and to the audiences who came to hear us. I have no idea what it will be like to have no Mary in my world, in my life, or on stage to sing with. But I do know there will always be a hole in my heart, a place where she will always exist that will never be filled by any other person. However painful her passing is, I am forever grateful for Mary and her place in my life. *- Peter Yarrow* "as a partner...she could be vexing and vulnerable in the same breath. as a friend she shared her concerns freely and without reservation. as an activist, she was brave, outspoken and inspiring - especially in her defense of the defenseless. and, as a performer, her charisma was a barely contained nervous energy - occasionally (and then only privately) revealed as stage fright. sometimes frustratingly dismissive, i seldom heard her say she was sorry, yet she often displayed an immense generosity that would surprise even herself. witty, politically savvy, she was the master/mistress of the cutting exit line. once i was attempting to defend ronald reagan's educational policy. she interrupted me with "oh, for heaven's sake, do your homework!", turned on her heel and walked away. need i say it turned out she was right? as the relationships in the trio continued to shift and grow, mary's insights and evolving comfort onstage drew her into the role of societal commentator and satirist; her genius revealed especially poking fun at the tumbling chaotic communications technology expanding around us. her illness softened her outlook considerably. her work, her life and friends became more and more precious. and friends, especially women friends, closed ranks in the later years, returning in kindnesses so much of that which mary, their powerful feminine matriarch, had given them. i am deadened and heartsick beyond words to consider a life without mary travers and honored beyond my wildest dreams to have shared her spirit and her career." *- Noel Paul Stookey* ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:14 -0400 From: Deb Messling Subject: RE: Mary Travers, now with a little Joni content I looked at the picture. Joni and Mary shared the same birthday. At 12:20 AM 9/17/2009, you wrote: >Do my eyes serve me, only to deceive me? I swear the fifth picture from the >left, on the top line, is our Joni. Or am I seeing things, unable to get a >good grip on my grief? > >http://tinyurl.com/po5a87 > > > > > > > > > > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Deb Messling -^..^- dlmessling@rcn.com http://www.sensibleshoes.vox.com - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:20:42 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass So sad that we have lost Mary. I love her voice. This is a very cool video that I had not seen before. When Joni sings her verse it didn't really sound like her. It must be a weird keep for her. She sounded more like herself when she was singing the chorus. Thanks for sending Patti Luv Paz On Sep 16, 2009, at 11:43 PM, Patti Parlette wrote: Holy merde, Joniamigos! Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYAUE6is7I&feature=related I've never seen this before. Have you? And don't miss the "When I Die" one, too. Goosebumps. Joni is "applause, applause", in the background. Mary has been released. No longer captive on the carousel of time. Shine on Mary. Shine on her goodwill. Love, Patti P. "If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace." -- John Lennon http://www.imaginepeace.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:33:36 -0400 From: "Richard Flynn" Subject: RE: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass The video of this show just came out and has been mentioned on the list before: http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Television-Program-Various-Artists/dp/B002C7ELR2 Joni also sings BSN (with studio orchestra strings and Mary sings Laura Nyro's "And When I Die." > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of > Michael Paz > Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:21 AM > To: Patti Parlette > Cc: joni@smoe.org > Subject: Re: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass > > So sad that we have lost Mary. I love her voice. This is a very cool > video that I had not seen before. When Joni sings her verse it didn't > really sound like her. It must be a weird keep for her. She sounded > more like herself when she was singing the chorus. Thanks for sending > Patti > > Luv > > Paz > > On Sep 16, 2009, at 11:43 PM, Patti Parlette wrote: > > Holy merde, Joniamigos! > > Check this out: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYAUE6is7I&feature=related > > I've never seen this before. Have you? > > And don't miss the "When I Die" one, too. Goosebumps. Joni is > "applause, > applause", in the background. > > Mary has been released. No longer captive on the carousel of time. > > Shine on Mary. Shine on her goodwill. > > Love, > > Patti P. > > > "If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then > there'd be > peace." > -- John Lennon > > http://www.imaginepeace.com/ > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ > > > Michael Paz > michael@thepazgroup.com > > Tour Manager > Preservation Hall Jazz Band > http://www.preservationhall.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:41:40 +0100 From: Paul Castle Subject: Re: Oz tour for Joni Tribute Mark in Sydney wrote: > Katie Noonan (she will do amazing things with Joni's jazz > and a range to rival Joni's) Fab voice! Particularly love her version of 'Across the Universe' on her album of Beatles covers - listen @ http://www.myspace.com/katienoonan Should be a great show - looking forward to your report, Mark. Since it's a jm.com assignment it might be worth contacting Rachel Gaudry to see if you can get a back stage pass. best to all PaulC NP 'The Ransom' by Madison Violet (fab Canadian gals touring the UK) _________________________________ On Tour Across the Pond http://ontouracrossthepond.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:36:31 -0700 From: "Randy Remote" Subject: Re: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass From: "Patti Parlette" > Check this out: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYAUE6is7I&feature=related > > I've never seen this before. Have you? I had not seen it, but posted about it a couple of weeks ago: RR "The Mama Cass Program" This is the 1969 pilot for a Mama Cass show that wasn't picked up. She sings BSN with Joni and sings I Shall Be Released with Joni and Mary Travers. Aired once on network TV and never again. Released last Tuesday on DVD. $12 on Amazon. Is this footage part of the video tree? From the SF Chronicle review: Thus she could banter and sing with guest star Buddy Hackett in one segment and then, in the next, sing as one among equals with Mary Travers and Joni Mitchell. Mitchell's rendition of "Both Sides Now" is a highlight of the show, just lovely. Another surprising highlight: the commercials. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:58:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Joni Covers, Retro Edition - Volume 42 Hi all, Apologize for being late, it's been a hectic week. Before I head out of town, here's the latest in the series of blasts from the past - Volume 42 featuring such hits as: 1. Diane Reeves - River (live) 2. Soul Farm - Woodstock 3. Peter Duchin - Both Sides Now 4. Maurizio Rolli & A.M.P. Big Band - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 5. Blue Tapestry - Free Man In Paris 6. Blue Tapestry - You Turn Me On I'm A Radio 7. Chad Mitchell - Both Sides Now 8. Renata Friedrich - Moon At The Window 9. Lorna Grant - Big Yellow Taxi 10. Annie Haslam - I Don't Know Where I Stand 11. The Skillets - Both Sides Now 12. Kjellerbandet - The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines 13. Screen Time - Woodstock 14. Allan Crawford Productions - Big Yellow Taxi 15. The Folklore - Both Sides Now 16. Claire Martin & Ian Shaw - Blue Motel Room 17. Doug Cox - The Circle Game 18. Rachael Davis - Big Yellow Taxi 19. Chad Jasmine - Rainy Night House 20. The Jimmy Vann Band - Both Sides Now You can download them here: http://tinyurl.com/mmt65r (Patti, I'm so proud of you) - some of these are really horrific. Then again, some are truly magnificent. Don't say you weren't warned; of course, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Bob ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:15:12 -0700 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti Parlette" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:43 PM Subject: Joni and Mary and Mama Cass > Holy merde, Joniamigos! > > Check this out: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aYAUE6is7I&feature=related > This is wonderful! Thank you, Patti! Mary is so beautiful in that sea-green dress with her lovely blonde hair. Joni must have been using her chest voice on her verse because it really hardly sounds like her. This made me think of seeing Joni with Dylan and Van Morrison at the Gorge in '98. Van & Joni unexpectedly joined Bobby on stage for 'I Shall Be Released'. Joni in a fedora hat, giggled because she couldn't remember the words and made up her own. Cass was such a wonderful singer. I miss her too. And I agree with Gary Z. about '500 Miles'. I thought of that one too when I heard of Mary's passing yesterday. No more 500 miles away from home for her. She's finally there. Oh, and 'Leavin' on a Jet Plane' was another favorite of mine. Mary's vocals were always so soulful and nothing but honest. Mark in Seattle ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2009 #277 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------