From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V3 #193 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 Tuesday, June 29 1999 Volume 03 : Number 193 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: Patty in Taos ["Glennia Campbell" ] MM:Re Patty in Taos [Lbalcom24@aol.com] MM: FINALLY!!! [Zelly72@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 16:56:22 -0700 From: "Glennia Campbell" Subject: MM: Patty in Taos I just got back from a weekend in Albuquerque and Taos, NM, where I had the good fortune to catch Patty's show at the K-TAO Solar Music Festival. It was an outdoor festival at Kit Carson State Park in the heart of Taos, sponsored by a solar-powered radio station that plays a very eclectic blend of music, including our Patty! Also performing that day were Bill Miller, a Native American singer-songwriter, Robert Mirabel, also a Native American singer with a kick-ass Zeppelinesque rock-and-roll band and native dancers, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Harry Belafonte (no, I'm not making that up--more later on that). Patty played acoustic, without a band, and performed before an enthusiastic crowd on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Her set list was (glad I took notes): "Wayfaring Stranger", "Poor Man's House" (which she said was inspired by her grandfather, James), "Change", "Silver Bell" (before playing it, she said, "I think I was invited here to represent the dark side"), "Sweet Lorraine" (which she said was "a true story about no one in particular"), "Mad Mission" ("a happy song"), "Goodbye", "One More Girl" (not sure if that's the right title; the lyric I remember is "One more girl on the scene/One more ass just stuffed in some jeans" It's on the Rarities Tape), "Flaming Red", "Nobody's Crying", "Tomorrow Night" (not sure if that's the title; Troy said it is a Dylan cover, but I've never heard her do this one before); and finally "Mary". The crowd loved her, so she came back out and did "Stolen Cars" as an encore. It was fantastic! She sounded great, and was wearing a black dress and black platform boots with her hair up. She looked really, really tiny on the big stage (which was, by the way, entirely solar-powered : ) The festival alternated performances between the main stage and a smaller stage off to the side, so the music was continuous. The act on the small stage after Patty was (I think) Colin Ferguson, and his comment was, "If Patty Griffin represents the dark side, let me sit right down in the shade!" Taos songwriter Jenny Bird also performed on that stage, and as an added treat, Troy Young Campbell did a few songs(Patty's beau and my bro). One of the nice things about being related to a performer is that SOMETIMES they can score you backstage passes. Patty and Troy were able to do that for me, my husband, and my father-in-law, so we got to sit in the shade next to the stage, which was nice in the 90 degree weather. Both Patty and Troy were exhausted after performing in that heat and at that altitude. Patty did sign a few autographed and posed for some photos with some fans. One fan gave her a lovely bouquet of flowers and a collage that she had made. Now, a note on Harry Belafonte...I can't say that I was a huge fan of his before this performance, but I'm a true believer now. I say, run, don't walk, to any venue that you hear that this man is performing in! He has a fantastic band, played a mixture of contemporary songs, oldies, (including "Dei-o" aka "The Banana Boat Song", which he must be totally sick of by now) and he told funny stories, as well as making a speech about the plight of Native Americans, South Africa, and a host of other issues. When he sang "September Song" (You know, "Try to remember/ the kind of September...) there was nary a dry eye in the house (ok, the park). I felt that it was a privilege to have been in his presence, although I was there to see Patty and Troy and didn't even know he was performing until we arrived. After about 8 hours in the park, we were too exhausted to stay for Big Head Todd, and had a 3 hour drive back to Albuquerque, so we bailed. Too bad, because I really like their music, and BHT is "one of our people" (the half-Korean/half-American type). I think they had their work cut out for them, coming on after Harry B. & Patty G! Cheers to all, and next year, make plans to attend this festival! Glennia ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 21:50:04 EDT From: Lbalcom24@aol.com Subject: MM:Re Patty in Taos What a great review! Thanks for sharing what sounded like a fantastic show. As one of the underprivileged on this list who has not seen the wonderful Ms. Griffin I live through posts like Glenniac's. I have been lucky enough to see Harry Belafonte - about 10 years ago or so. He must be close to 80 years old and still going strong. My memories of his show are similar. Didn't know what to expect except what I thought would be a lame show by yet another singer, songwriter, world travelling Academy Award winner. Damn! was I wrong. And happy to be so wrong. That man can front a show. He played for two hours and was absolutely awesome. Back to Patty...I heard a rumor she may be playing in Rochester, NY in August??? Scooby snacks for everyone?? Is it true? If anyone can confirm I'd be very happy. This may be the closest she gets to Buffalo and I'll take it! Thanks Leigh ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 23:40:52 EDT From: Zelly72@aol.com Subject: MM: FINALLY!!! Yeah!! I finally heard Patty on the radio!!! On my way home from work, trying to find something decent on the radio and I switched on WXRT, One Big Love had just started! I couldn't believe. After many failed attempts at calling and requesting her on the same station, they finally wised up. Now I just pray they actually will play it again...and again, and again. Just had to share my happiness. Terri ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V3 #193 *********************************