From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2011 #104 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://jmdl.com JMDL Digest Friday, April 8 2011 Volume 2011 : Number 104 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- David Mingus [] American Idol top? 9 NJC [Anne Sandstrom ] Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC [Gerald Notaro ] Re: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC [Anne Sandstrom ] Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC [FMYFL@aol.com] A message from David Rolls NJC [FMYFL@aol.com] Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC [Catherine McKay ] [none] [c Karma ] RE: American Idol top? 9 NJC ["Richard Flynn" ] RE: "Little pictures" for Sue [Susan Tierney McNamara ] [none] [Ann ] Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC [Bob Muller ] Re: A message from David Rolls NJC ["Mark" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 00:21:14 -0700 From: Subject: David Mingus Jimmy, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. While I never met Mingus in person, I felt like I knew him from the many Joni events he attended over the years such as at the Mendel exhibit in Saskatoon where he met Joni and the adventures at Full Moon. I recall he also provided the group at Pazfest I with copies of gorgeous photos from one of Joni's concerts. He really did seem larger than life and always came across as a very wonderful and lively person. My sincere condolences to you, Rolls and his family and friends. Kakki ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:24:50 +0000 (GMT) From: Anne Sandstrom Subject: American Idol top? 9 NJC Jakob - Man in the Mirror: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz And how is it you can't morally sing Let's Get It On but find it ok to do pelvic thrusts like that? Casey - Have You Ever Seen the Rain: a bit of a snore, really. Average, but not as good as it could be. And I'm a little tired of everyone smiling through their performances. Some of these songs don't deserve a smile. Haley - Piece of My Heart: I liked it. And I like her growl. She'd didn't blow me away, but it was fine. Except the smile. Another song that you shouldn't smile through. James - While My Guitar Gently Weeps: Overall pretty good. A nice change. Although he was a bit off key in a few places at the beginning, starting with "I don't know why..." he found his groove. And is it me or does he sound just like Axel Rose at times? Lauren - Natural Woman: Dressed like that? I don't think so. Very average on a not average song. Pia - River Deep Mountain High: She hit all the notes. But she's got to learn to move. And even the judges said that. Scotty - That's Alright: Well done! Fun. True to himself, but still pushing his boundaries. Stefano - When a Man Loves a Woman: As Simon would have said, "not relevant." Paul - Folsom Prison Blues: Where do I even begin? Note to Jimmy Iovine and will.i.am - the ghost of Johnny Cash is gonna come get you! I have never laughed so hard while watching Idol. I think Jimmy has had enough of Paul and is conspiring to drive that train right off the cliff at full speed. The intro clip was hysterical. When Paul asked if he should tone it down, they both practically jumped out of their chairs to say no. And what ensued, well.... lots of love, Anne ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 08:54:10 -0400 From: Gerald Notaro Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC Have to say I pretty much agree with all you say, Ann, except that I loved James' performance. He had me from the first chord. Jerry On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 8:24 AM, Anne Sandstrom wrote: > Jakob - Man in the Mirror: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz And how is it you > can't morally sing Let's Get It On but find it ok to do pelvic thrusts > like that? > > Casey - Have You Ever Seen the Rain: a bit of a snore, really. Average, > but not as good as it could be. And I'm a little tired of everyone > smiling through their performances. Some of these songs don't deserve a > smile. > > Haley - Piece of My Heart: I liked it. And I like her growl. She'd didn't > blow me away, but it was fine. Except the smile. Another song that you > shouldn't smile through. > > James - While My Guitar Gently Weeps: Overall pretty good. A nice change. > Although he was a bit off key in a few places at the beginning, starting > with "I don't know why..." he found his groove. And is it me or does he > sound just like Axel Rose at times? > > Lauren - Natural Woman: Dressed like that? I don't think so. Very average > on a not average song. > > Pia - River Deep Mountain High: She hit all the notes. But she's got to > learn to move. And even the judges said that. > > Scotty - That's Alright: Well done! Fun. True to himself, but still > pushing his boundaries. > > Stefano - When a Man Loves a Woman: As Simon would have said, "not > relevant." > > Paul - Folsom Prison Blues: Where do I even begin? Note to Jimmy Iovine > and will.i.am - the ghost of Johnny Cash is gonna come get you! I have > never laughed so hard while watching Idol. I think Jimmy has had enough > of Paul and is conspiring to drive that train right off the cliff at full > speed. The intro clip was hysterical. When Paul asked if he should tone > it down, they both practically jumped out of their chairs to say no. And > what ensued, well.... > > lots of love, > Anne ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 13:26:21 +0000 (GMT) From: Anne Sandstrom Subject: Re: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC James is my favorite on this year's show. I just wish the first couple of lines had been as good as the rest of the song. But I think he's got great instincts, going a bit against expectations for him with that song choice. Rooting for him to take the whole thing. lots of love, Anne On Apr 7, 2011, Gerald Notaro wrote: Have to say I pretty much agree with all you say, Ann, except that I loved James' performance. He had me from the first chord. Jerry On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 8:24 AM, Anne Sandstrom wrote: > Jakob - Man in the Mirror: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz And how is it you > can't morally sing Let's Get It On but find it ok to do pelvic thrusts > like that? > > Casey - Have You Ever Seen the Rain: a bit of a snore, really. Average, > but not as good as it could be. And I'm a little tired of everyone > smiling through their performances. Some of these songs don't deserve a > smile. > > Haley - Piece of My Heart: I liked it. And I like her growl. She'd didn't > blow me away, but it was fine. Except the smile. Another song that you > shouldn't smile through. > > James - While My Guitar Gently Weeps: Overall pretty good. A nice change. > Although he was a bit off key in a few places at the beginning, starting > with "I don't know why..." he found his groove. And is it me or does he > sound just like Axel Rose at times? > > Lauren - Natural Woman: Dressed like that? I don't think so. Very average > on a not average song. > > Pia - River Deep Mountain High: She hit all the notes. But she's got to > learn to move. And even the judges said that. > > Scotty - That's Alright: Well done! Fun. True to himself, but still > pushing his boundaries. > > Stefano - When a Man Loves a Woman: As Simon would have said, "not > relevant." > > Paul - Folsom Prison Blues: Where do I even begin? Note to Jimmy Iovine > and will.i.am - the ghost of Johnny Cash is gonna come get you! I have > never laughed so hard while watching Idol. I think Jimmy has had enough > of Paul and is conspiring to drive that train right off the cliff at full > speed. The intro clip was hysterical. When Paul asked if he should tone > it down, they both practically jumped out of their chairs to say no. And > what ensued, well.... > > lots of love, > Anne ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 09:56:36 EDT From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC I second that Jerry. James has been one of my fav's so far. I just hope they get rid of Paul tonight. Jimmy In a message dated 4/7/2011 8:59:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, notaro@mail.usf.edu writes: > Have to say I pretty much agree with all you say, Ann, except that I > loved > James' performance. He had me from the first chord. > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:04:22 EDT From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: A message from David Rolls NJC I past on all your thoughts and prayers to David, and shared your emails. He wrote this to you last night, and wanted me to post it. Jimmy > Hi All, > > Sadly I must report that David passed away this past Monday at 4:40 p.m. > with his family and mine at his bedside. Although the run up was tumultuous > and scarey, Monday was peaceful and sweet. > > But for his health and the overriding pain and limiting nature of it all, > we know that David was one of the happiest people we have known. He always > found humor and beauty in the simple and ordinary. Over the course of the > last 8 months, David has befriended and inspired just about every health > care worker that's touched his case (or his ass for that matter) - from > ambulance drivers agreeing to take him to the hospital of his choice even > though they had to break through a major parade en route, to food service people > sneaking him pizza at midnight, to the Hospice nurse who met me in > the parking lot Monday evening wiping tears from his eyes explaining that he deals > with 'these things' everyday and someone's passing has never had such an > affect on him. For almost 20 years David has traveled across the state at > least once a month to medical appointments, submitted to every drug trial > known to HIV/AIDS, gotten poked with hundreds - probably thousands - > of needles, dealt with debilitating drug and disease side effects, checked in and > out of countless medical facilities, etc., etc., all the while joking and > finding enjoyment in life. He was amazing that way. Of course, that didn't > stop him from being the pot smoking, hippie, conspiracy theorist, Joni > Mitchell worshiping, pain in the ass that would intentionally badger you with > his loud, overbearing opinions on every topic worth discussing - especially > right wing politics and the 'G-D Republican party' in general. He was > honest, loyal and proud of what he was - no pretense. His spirituality was > grounded in the earth which is why he loved animals and plants, and why each > one he touched flourished. I don't sound predisposed do I? > > We are desperately nailing down a venue for his memorial service which > will most likely take place on the 16th around 4:00. Although I am steering > away from a church service per se, finding an air conditioned room on the > weekend this time of year is tough. Churches are about all that's available > on a Saturday where you don't have to commit to a major food concession or > final exam. There is a small church which Thomas Edison built for his wife > across from their winter home (just up the street from us). Seems she > needed to be able to walk to church. It is intimate - on a quiet neighborhood > scale - and old school to the point of being very funky. We can 'Mingus' > the service up without it becoming too churchy in this place. I think he > would approve. I just hope it's big enough - it appears there will be > quite a collection of family, friends and other questionable types attending. > > Molly sits by the door waiting for him to come home from one of his many > medical stays. I find myself doing the same thing. I had about 30 good > years with him. I'm guessing there's a few more good ones to be had out there > somewhere. I suspect Molly and I will venture out that door again one > day. > > I know how important friendship was to David, and he counted his Joni > friends among those most dear. I know he would say 'thank you' for that. And > thank you from me too. > > Love, > > David ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 07:29:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC I'd like to see Paul go, but I don't think it's going to happen. Not just yet. To be honest, I don't know who will get voted off this time, and I'm not sure if I care all that much. Even though Haley generally annoys the crap out of me, I think her take on "Piece of my heart" was pretty good, although I agree that she should NOT have been smiling while singing that one. It's an angry song. I love Casey but wasn't crazy about his song last night. I agree about the smile. It's not a happy song. I loved the stand-up bass though. I wasn't that taken with James' version of "While my guitar..." Maybe I'm nit-picking, but shouldn't HE have been playing the guitar if he sang that song? Just askin'... Generally I like James though. Jacob is scary. I don't mean scary-good. I mean scary. enough with the wailing. Scotty finally got out of his country-comfort zone. Nice job. As I've said before, Pia can sing, but she's boooorrrring! I find Stefano forgettable. If it were up to me, he and Paul could both go. Lauren, how old are you? 15, I think? Maybd 16? You're too young to feel like a natural woman, IMHO, unless someone has been messing with you. - ----- Original Message ---- > From: "FMYFL@aol.com" > To: notaro@mail.usf.edu; anne@sandstrom.com > Cc: joni@smoe.org > Sent: Thu, April 7, 2011 9:56:36 AM > Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC > > I second that Jerry. James has been one of my fav's so far. I just hope > they get rid of Paul tonight. > > Jimmy > > In a message dated 4/7/2011 8:59:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > notaro@mail.usf.edu writes: > > > Have to say I pretty much agree with all you say, Ann, except that I > > loved > > James' performance. He had me from the first chord. > > > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:31:25 +0000 From: c Karma Subject: [none] I am so very sorry to hear this heavy news. My deepest condolences to David Rolls and David Mingus' family. He leaves behind a world made more beautiful by his purpose. My choice of a song to honor him would be "I Think I Understand." CC Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:37:51 EDTFrom: FMYFL@aol.comSubject: David MingusAugust 27.1953 - April 4. 2011Dear Joni friends, after a long battle with illness, David passed away in peace. Some of you may have thought he had passed away after my email in November, but he fought hard. When his partner David Rolls read your emails, he was so tickled. They really boosted his spirits. After that week stay in Hospice, he was back on his scooter taking his dog Molly for walks. Still, he was back in the hospital during Christmas for various things. The past 3 months he was in and out of both the hospital and Hope Hospice. Whenever I saw him or talked with him on the phone, he never complained and joked around just as David always did. It was less than two weeks ago, I was on the phone with him. He was asking if Joni was doing anything, and what was the latest conversation on the JMDL. He dearly loved you all. Now he's in the Chairin the Sky with Wally, J.J., Kenny, and MGVal.His service will be Saturday, April 16th. With the help of Bob Muller, I'm working on putting some Joni tunes for the memorial. For those that knew David, please feel free to let me know of a couple of Joni songs that would be appropriate. I'll be meeting with David Rolls soon to get his approval.Hugs to you all.Jimmy ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:51:14 -0400 From: "Richard Flynn" Subject: RE: American Idol top? 9 NJC I'd like to see Paul, Scotty, and Casey go in that order. I'm also pretty much over Stefano. They could lose all the remaining women and I would be happy. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of > Catherine McKay > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 10:30 AM > To: FMYFL@aol.com; notaro@mail.usf.edu; anne@sandstrom.com > Cc: joni@smoe.org > Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC > > I'd like to see Paul go, but I don't think it's going to happen. Not just > yet. > To be honest, I don't know who will get voted off this time, and I'm not > sure if > I care all that much. > > Even though Haley generally annoys the crap out of me, I think her take on > "Piece of my heart" was pretty good, although I agree that she should NOT > have > been smiling while singing that one. It's an angry song. > > > I love Casey but wasn't crazy about his song last night. I agree about the > smile. It's not a happy song. I loved the stand-up bass though. > > I wasn't that taken with James' version of "While my guitar..." Maybe I'm > nit-picking, but shouldn't HE have been playing the guitar if he sang that > song? > Just askin'... Generally I like James though. > > Jacob is scary. I don't mean scary-good. I mean scary. enough with the > wailing. > > Scotty finally got out of his country-comfort zone. Nice job. > > As I've said before, Pia can sing, but she's boooorrrring! > > I find Stefano forgettable. If it were up to me, he and Paul could both > go. > > Lauren, how old are you? 15, I think? Maybd 16? You're too young to feel > like a > natural woman, IMHO, unless someone has been messing with you. > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > > From: "FMYFL@aol.com" > > To: notaro@mail.usf.edu; anne@sandstrom.com > > Cc: joni@smoe.org > > Sent: Thu, April 7, 2011 9:56:36 AM > > Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC > > > > I second that Jerry. James has been one of my fav's so far. I just hope > > they get rid of Paul tonight. > > > > Jimmy > > > > In a message dated 4/7/2011 8:59:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > > notaro@mail.usf.edu writes: > > > > > Have to say I pretty much agree with all you say, Ann, except that I > > > loved > > > James' performance. He had me from the first chord. > > > > > > Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:43:16 -0400 From: Susan Tierney McNamara Subject: RE: "Little pictures" for Sue Yeah, the numbers work too! :-) - -----Original Message----- From: Dave Blackburn [mailto:beatntrack@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 7:35 PM To: Susan Tierney McNamara; joni@smoe.org LIST Subject: "Little pictures" for Sue Sue et al, I have tabbed out my guitar arrangement of Tax Free and put it up on the site. It has helpful little numbers ;-) Dave On Apr 6, 2011, at 7:56 AM, Susan Tierney McNamara wrote: > This is the argument I have with Dave all the time ... I need the little pictures, Dave!!! :-) (Thanks Paul this was hysterical!!) > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of Em > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 8:34 AM > To: joni@smoe.org; Paul Castle > Cc: Dave Blackburn > Subject: Re: The Trial Of Ralph McTell (njc) > > I've seen this before - it is HILARIOUS! I laughed so hard... > Em > > --- On Wed, 4/6/11, Paul Castle wrote: > > From: Paul Castle > Subject: The Trial Of Ralph McTell (njc) > To: joni@smoe.org > Cc: "Dave Blackburn" > Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 7:51 AM > > The current thread about Dave's new additions to the > transcription database has reminded me of this sketch > from the 'French & Saunders' TV show - which takes > the mick out of "Ralph McTell's 100 Easy Tunes for Guitar" > book - which failed to include any Guitar Chord boxes! > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIeAsOpavzE > > best to all > PaulC ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:21:17 -0400 From: Ann Subject: [none] http://defalcoconstruction.com/images/ass.php ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:54:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: American Idol top? 9 NJC I'll chime in after I watch the videos - sounds like a good batch. I'm already diggin' James' "While My Guitar...", and I'm not sure you have to be playing to make that song work. George Harrison had Clapton on his version, and last year India Arie did a nice take on it with Carlos Santana playing. Probably wouldn't work with a dulcimer though. Bob NP: Little Walter, "My Babe" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:43:10 -0700 From: "Mark" Subject: Re: A message from David Rolls NJC Since Jonifests and such have become vicarious experiences for me, I never got the chance to meet David Mingus. But David Rolls' message has me in tears. So I'll just spin a few lines Patti Parlette style and try to convey something real and warm with them if I can. Which would it be? Mingus 1 or 2 or 3? From everything others have said and what memories I can glean from his all too rare posts, I'm going to go with the one who was so sweet....loving and gentle. Sounds like he had some of that blind rage as well but largely his aura is bright and positive in my mind's eye. No chair in the sky holds him now. He is released but not really gone. Pure love and light now. That's how I like to think of beautiful, loving souls that have left their dark cocoons and gotten their gorgeous wings. Pure light and love that never dies, never leaves us. But in spite of that, I know how deeply a loss is still felt. My warmest, most heartfelt thoughts to you, Jimmy and to David Rolls and to all who love David Mingus. Mark - -----Original Message----- From: FMYFL@aol.com Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:04 AM To: joni@smoe.org Subject: A message from David Rolls NJC I past on all your thoughts and prayers to David, and shared your emails. He wrote this to you last night, and wanted me to post it. Jimmy > Hi All, > > Sadly I must report that David passed away this past Monday at 4:40 p.m. > with his family and mine at his bedside. Although the run up was > tumultuous > and scarey, Monday was peaceful and sweet. ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2011 #104 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list, send to joni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------