From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V3 #5 Reply-To: mad-mission@smoe.org Sender: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk * If you ever wish to unsubscribe, send an email to * mad-mission-digest-request@smoe.org * with ONLY the word unsubscribe in the body of the email * . * For the latest information on Patty's tour dates, go to: * http://www.spectra.net/~ducksoup/pattyg/patttyg.htm * OR * go to http://www.amrecords.com * then click "tour" and fill in the blanks :) * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: mad-mission-digest V3 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Wednesday, January 6 1999 Volume 03 : Number 005 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: MM- Sedona concert Oct 4, 1998 Verde Valley School [Dana <"mitkowski] MM: Listener Power ["Cheryl Girod" ] MM: Re: PattyG-News: rebroadcast- austin show ["Stephen V. Gilmore" Subject: MM: MM- Sedona concert Oct 4, 1998 Verde Valley School http://www.cosmik.com/aa-january99/verde_valley.html Article by Tim & Ananda Owen. Photographs by Tim Owen It would be hard to imagine many concert sites as compelling as this one. Nestled in the heart of Arizona's majestic redrock canyon country, the Hamilton Warren Amphitheater presents a vast panarama of colors and dramatic geological formations. Two hours north of Phoenix and two hours south of the Grand Canyon, Verde Valley is a magnate for the artists who come here for inspiration and often stay on as new residents. It's not too surprising that such a place should be the home of one of America's most unique schools. The Verde Valley School focuses on diversity, intercultural education and, of course, environmental stewardship, a natural concern for all who live in this beautiful place. Since 1948, the School’s main goal has been to bring diverse cultures together, and to teach young people in such a way that they will take the knowledge they gain out into the world and spread peace and understanding. This is the story of last October's benefit to raise money for the school. Most schools have benefits, but this school has some friends in high places. Hosted and produced by Jackson Browne, this year's benefit concert brought out the best, from Crosby, Stills and Nash to Bruce Cockburn. You can click on the images to see larger versions. Remember to use your back button to return to the article. This natural outdoor amphitheater is one of the most inspiring concert venues in the world. It is surrounded by a panoramic view of majestic red rock formations. The family orientated venue is not a commercial site and instead focuses on supporting issues that will benefit the planet. This year marks the 9th year of the annual Verde Valley School benefit for the Native American Scholarship Fund, produced by Jackson Browne and Avocado Productions. The fund allows the school to provide scholarships to Native American youth. Over $450,000 in scholarships funds have been raised in the past eight years, enabling 34 students, who otherwise would not have had the opportunity, to attend the preparatory high school. As host of the Native American Scholarship Fund Benefit, Jackson Browne selects the performers each year and is the master of ceremonies for the event. This year’s lineup consisted almost entirely of musicians Jackson has known for twenty years or more. The long history of friendship was most evident in the joking banter between them and in the sharing of the stage for each others' sets.The lineup included Venice, John Trudell, Jackson Browne, Patty Griffin, Marc Cohn, Bruce Cockburn, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. This was the first year at the Verde Valley Benefit for the four piece vocal band, Venice. Taking their name from their hometown of Venice, CA, the band is comprised of 2 pairs of brothers (who are also cousins). Kipp, Mark, Pat and Michael Lennon have deep roots in music. They are siblings of the Lennon sisters and sons of the original Lennon Brothers! David Crosby, one of their biggest fans, hails Venice as "the best vocal group in the country and one of the best bands of any kind I have ever heard." Venice opened the event with a warm and heartfelt performance of originals and covers, all featuring exquisite harmonies. Kipp and Mark provided most of the lead vocals. Mark performed a lovely version of Fleetwood Mac’s "Landslide." The band played three cuts from their '97 CD release, Born and Raised, and ended with a rollicking medley of classic rock hits which included a hilarious stage-strutting Mick Jagger imitation by Kipp. John Trudell, longtime friend of Jackson's, has participated for 3 years now. John has his roots in activism and poetry and performs several benefits for Native American issues each year. The spoken word style of John Trudell is mostly set to the sound of driving rock and layered rhythmic guitar and drums, with the traditional Native American background vocals of longtime band member, Quiltman. This combination makes for a unique and penetrating sound, and a natural vehicle for his thoughts on the human condition and the truths therein. Jackson played a solo acoustic set, opening with a fitting tribute to this event, "Everyman." David Crosby and Kipp Lennon joined him on "Lives in the Balance." Venice sang on a beautiful "For a Dancer" with Jackson at the piano. Jackson closed his set with a tune by Van Morrison, "Crazy Love," which he sang with Marc Cohn, apparently a tradition between them. Jackson then left the stage to relax and enjoy the acts to come. A newcomer to the event, and one of Browne's favorite singer/songwriters, Patty Griffin took the stage accompanied only by guitarist Doug Lancio, and the performance was a hit with the crowd, as well as her peers backstage. Singing a selection of energetic numbers from her new release, Flaming Red, Griffin held everyone spellbound with her sweet and powerful voice. Marc Cohn joins his friends this year for the first time at VVS. Accompanied by guitarist Shane Fontayne, Marc played several tunes including the title song from his latest release, "Burnin The Daze." Instrumentally Marc moved easily from song to song, between electric keyboard, acoustic guitar and the resonant sound of the grand piano which he played on "Walking in Memphis." Patti and Jackson joined Marc on "Wishing Tree," providing beautiful harmonies. Marc has been long respected by his peers for his writing talent as is evidenced by the artists who have covered his work, including David Crosby. Welcomed back by Jackson Browne, Bruce Cockburn has performed at 5 out of the last 9 festivals. The Canadian singer, songwriter and impeccable guitarist, is consistently touring and doing benefits for various causes. Bruce’s travels bring him in close contact with the issues he chooses to write about. Several of his albums are written with a common thread in mind, such as his most recent release, "The Charity of Night," dealing with the landmines issue, and 94’s "Nothing But a Burning Light," reflecting the injustice dealt the Native American peoples. Bruce performed an acoustic solo set with a selection of songs spanning his 30 yr. career. A request for “Peggy’s Kitchen Wall”, by Marc Cohn was honored. A beautiful and fitting hand drum solo rendition of “Stolen Land” silenced the crowd. Awaiting the day’s final performers, CSN, is a crowd nearly as geographically diverse as the school is culturally, with people traveling from Australia, Europe and the US coast to coast to attend. Behind the audience unfolds the awesome geographic beauty Red Rocks, the colors seeming to change by the minute as the sun moves across the sky. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE (C) 1999 - Tim & Ananda Owen ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 08:29:56 -0600 From: "Cheryl Girod" Subject: MM: Listener Power heard this morning on KGSR Austin TX that on their listener poll of favorite shows in 1998, the PG Cactus Cafe show tied for #9'th favorite show with. . . the Rolling Stone tour. The audience is evidently not only listening. . but also voting heavily!! :) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 14:07:42 -0500 (EST) From: "Stephen V. Gilmore" Subject: MM: Re: PattyG-News: rebroadcast- austin show He's written a lot of songs that have been recorded by others, and is a pretty good performer himself. Unfortunately, I know little else about him. Steve Gilmore Charlotte, NC Pall Mall can't spall On Sat, 12 Dec 1998 HAW3065@ACS.TAMU.EDU wrote: > For anyone who might have missed the first one, I saw on the KGSR site that > they will be rebroadcasting the holiday bash thing on Saturday Dec. 18, I > believe at 8 pm cst. Also, has anyone heard of an artist named Jules Shear? > Apparently Patty appears on a cd of his called Between Us. Any info on him or > the cd would be great. > > ***** Heather > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 23:41:13 -0500 From: hakmusic@juno.com (Harry A Keates) Subject: MM: Patty with Shawn Colvin radio broadcast Hi everyone, I know this was talked about a while back, but I was too crazy at the time to pay enough attention. I know that they broadcast a special Shawn Colvin concert up here in Boston on Christmas Eve, that Patty played a few songs during. I think it was from Austin and had been recorded earlier. I think I remember hearing that they played it other places as well. Anyway, I missed it, and my daughters two favorite artists are Shawn and Patty, so if anyone happened to make a tape of it and would be willing to make me a copy, I'd really appreciate it. I have a dat player, so if anyone got it on dat, that woud be great, but I'd be happy with whatever. please reply privately - hakmusic@juno.com - not to the list. thanks, Harry p.s. if anyone wants to set up a dat trade, please get in touch with me. I just got my player and am really interested in trading for some shows. Thanks! ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V3 #5 *******************************