From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V4 #284 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.quackquack.net/pattyg * 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 V4 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Thursday, October 12 2000 Volume 04 : Number 284 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: re: The Dixie Chicks - from Patty's band ["Patty's Band" Subject: MM: re: The Dixie Chicks - from Patty's band OK OK I want everyone to take a deep breath ....now just let it all go . Let it alllll go. OK? Billy Beard, Patty's drummer reporting here. Let me say that after having done quite a few big tours in my day, nothing compares to the one we just finished. The Dixie Chicks, after hand-picking Patty sheerly based on the love of her music, afforded her and the band every opportunity to showcase her (and our) talents in front of tens of thousands of people each and every week that we were together. Everything was made available to us from full production, to lights, to hospitality, to having Patty join them on stage. The sole (and noble) intent was to share with their audience other kinds of music that they, The Chicks, listen to and appreciate. As to the particulars; I have been on other sizable tours where the opening act is only allowed 20 minutes compared to the 30 -40 minutes that we were given nightly. The entire monitor system was erected and torn down every night - - just for us. The Chicks, their band and their crew could not have been any more supportive or encouraging. During the whole summer the entire entourage was behind us 100%. The show that seems to have started a whole line of criticism was the one in Tampa a couple of weeks ago. In that show Patty indeed did not appear for her usual spot along side the girls for "Let Him Fly". The reason for this was that Patty had been, and was continuing to, suffer from the flu. It was entirely Patty's decision to not go out and sing on that one night in order to let her voice rest for our set the next night. That being said, let me take this opportunity on behalf of Patty and the band to thank each and every one of you who forked up the $ to see us over the summer with the Chicks - albeit an abbreviated set. We are all greatly looking forward to heading back out around the release of the record and repeating the kind of show we put on in San Francisco and in Nashville - both of which remain high-water marks for our little combo. And to the rest of you who couldn't make it to any of our shows over the Summer - thank you for you're continued support - we'll hopefully see you sometime this Winter. And as an aside - Natalie's performance in San Francisco and on the last three shows of the tour (where she joined us on "Mary") proved to us at least that she is one hell of a singer. And the Chicks effort to come to the Nashville gig just to experience our show as fans, as well as the day to day appreciation of our music, proved to us that they are one hell of a nice band. We wish them all the luck (as if they need that) and continued success that they deserve. Hope to see you all out there somewhere in January. Sincerely, Billy Beard __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:04:43 -0600 From: "Howes, Meghan" Subject: MM: RE: re: The Dixie Chicks - from Patty's band Thanks for the up and up, Billy. I didn't get to see y'all when you were here in August (Denver) but you can bet I'll be front and center when you return on your next tour. Your candor and time are greatly appreciated by this Big Time Patty fan... Meghan - -----Original Message----- From: Patty's Band [mailto:pattysband@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 9:57 AM To: mad-mission@smoe.org Subject: MM: re: The Dixie Chicks - from Patty's band OK OK I want everyone to take a deep breath ....now just let it all go . Let it alllll go. OK? Billy Beard, Patty's drummer reporting here. Let me say that after having done quite a few big tours in my day, nothing compares to the one we just finished. The Dixie Chicks, after hand-picking Patty sheerly based on the love of her music, afforded her and the band every opportunity to showcase her (and our) talents in front of tens of thousands of people each and every week that we were together. Everything was made available to us from full production, to lights, to hospitality, to having Patty join them on stage. The sole (and noble) intent was to share with their audience other kinds of music that they, The Chicks, listen to and appreciate. As to the particulars; I have been on other sizable tours where the opening act is only allowed 20 minutes compared to the 30 -40 minutes that we were given nightly. The entire monitor system was erected and torn down every night - - just for us. The Chicks, their band and their crew could not have been any more supportive or encouraging. During the whole summer the entire entourage was behind us 100%. The show that seems to have started a whole line of criticism was the one in Tampa a couple of weeks ago. In that show Patty indeed did not appear for her usual spot along side the girls for "Let Him Fly". The reason for this was that Patty had been, and was continuing to, suffer from the flu. It was entirely Patty's decision to not go out and sing on that one night in order to let her voice rest for our set the next night. That being said, let me take this opportunity on behalf of Patty and the band to thank each and every one of you who forked up the $ to see us over the summer with the Chicks - albeit an abbreviated set. We are all greatly looking forward to heading back out around the release of the record and repeating the kind of show we put on in San Francisco and in Nashville - both of which remain high-water marks for our little combo. And to the rest of you who couldn't make it to any of our shows over the Summer - thank you for you're continued support - we'll hopefully see you sometime this Winter. And as an aside - Natalie's performance in San Francisco and on the last three shows of the tour (where she joined us on "Mary") proved to us at least that she is one hell of a singer. And the Chicks effort to come to the Nashville gig just to experience our show as fans, as well as the day to day appreciation of our music, proved to us that they are one hell of a nice band. We wish them all the luck (as if they need that) and continued success that they deserve. Hope to see you all out there somewhere in January. Sincerely, Billy Beard __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 16:12:14 EDT From: Everyman7@aol.com Subject: MM: Sedona Happening Sorry if this is a duplicate post- it did not seem to show up on my mail yesterday when I sent it and I want anyone interested to be aware of this wonderful concert in Sedona where Patty played for the second time -she also played there in 98. I am forwarding the review I wrote for the Jackson Browne list, but must add that Don and I met with Jen Sat night and it was quite special for the 3 of us to finally meet from across the country- CA, AZ and PA. Also, Don brought a few Patty videos and Rarities Cds to share with the Jackson list people at the dinner we had to get together Friday eve before the concerts-- we were looking for those who really NEEDED to hear more of Patty than just what is available in stores. A few people went home with those treasures- missionaries here! Patty was outstanding- Sat eve we saw her riding off into the sunset on a trailride with other performers I guess immediately as the concert closed- I was really happy for her to have that treat- I did that 2 years ago in Sedona - a 2 hr sunset trail ride and thought I was going to die- it was awesomely beautiful, but we returned by moonlight and the trail looked pretty cliffy to me- had to have a lot of faith in those horses! I had never ridden out of a ring before. One of my best memories of Sedona, and I hope it was for her too. Wait for Don to get home and write a really in depth review- he is good at that- he is driving as we speak back to PA from AZ! I imagine Patty is spending a good amt of time in his CD player! Dana in Berkeley - ----------------- Forwarded Message: Subj: Sedona happening Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 12:31:46 PM From: Everyman7 To: jacksonbrowne@e-groups.com I am babysitting for Adora "The Destroyer" or "Chuckie" 16 months old, so I don't know how much time I have now to share about the wonderful weekend just past- It was so fun meeting those that were able to go- and the concert days were just great- so far removed from reality- daily life, laundry, dishes, phone, work- something about going out there to Sedona is so different- I love the place. Kathi met me at the Phoenix airport and we drove up to Sedona Wed eve- we spent 2 days just exploring Sedona a little- almost went to Grand Canyon, but decided to just relax and stay in Sedona this year. People have already described our list meeting Friday eve at the Wild Toucan- Thanks to all who donated CDs,etc to share with us- I have mostly concert tapes, so I appreciated the Cds. It was a privilege to have Freebo sing for us- I got his Cd signed from him and got to hear it the next day at the concert over the loudspeaker, so I know I will enjoy it- he also does a great Row Row Row your boat in harmony-don't know how he manages that!! Seriously- I would recommend his CD to any interested - very upbeat. As I write, I am listening to Joel Raphael Band- the other discovery I made this weekend- I knew I loved their sound from the first line of the first song- got all 3 of their CDs being sold there and am quite happy to have them to get familiar with- a great group- 2 guitars, bongos and violin played by Joel's lovely daughter of the long black hair, Jamaica- very mellow harmonies- exactly my kind of music. The great and wonderful Patty Griffin- my other major fave singer besides Jackson- did a great set- Maybe I have seen her 15 or so times now over the past 3 1/2 yrs, since she opened for Shawn Colvin at Green Hall, Northampton,Ma. I cheered as she started up with a new song from her next album- Top of The World- another one of her haunting songs- and she looked over at me- 2nd row- and nodded- maybe she remembered me from when she gave me her flowers on my birthday at Slim's in San Francisco- Sunday they played her entire Living With Ghosts album before the concert over the loudspeaker! I knew Don, who drove all the way from Pittsburg just to see her was very happy soaking in the rays and listening to Patty even tho she was done for the weekend on Sat. Trisha Yearwood did a great set also- I saw her once before with Mary Chapin Carpenter at Oakdale a couple of summers ago- she truly has a powerful voice and altho I don't have more than 2 of her tapes, it seems like I know most of the songs she did- lots of hits. She can bring tears to my eyes really fast with those songs about the mothers and daughters- I can identify- Walkaway Joe and She's in Love with the Boy- also The Song Remembers When. I'm not sure about the correct titles. She is a big star, and yet she seemed so modest and grateful for our rapt attention. The Indigo Girls of course were major- Sun - I was thinking of Elaine as they started - I was there for you that time Elaine- sorry you couldn't be- we were right smack center- 4th row that day- I will never again have the chance to see them up front like that. Seems like I am always way far back at their concerts-in huge venues. Of course they did Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, which seemed to me the be the summary song of this concert- an Indian scholarship benefit after all- and no way we can make up the damage done. Jackson came out and did backup harmony on Galileo- I never dreamed I would hear them do that with him in person. Too short sets! Jackson was as mentioned, very relaxed and lowkey- really seemed to be enjoying himself. His sets were also too short- way too short- but nice acoustic sets- again, I will never get the chance to see him so close at any other venue. He spent much of the day from the sidelines, watching his buddies play onstage- it is nice to see the appreciation and respect they have for each other. Amy Ray was on the sidelines almost out of sight also - resting flat on the floor- head on her arms, watching Ulali. I missed watching the other performers up close as I was volunteering in the t-shirt booth with a few other list members- all had good reviews from those able to pay more attention. We could still hear good- just not see well. I would have liked to see Michelle Branch and Annie Humphrey from the front. All in all, a beautiful weekend with those blue skies, hot hot weather, and those red landforms surrounding the venue- Indian land- so memorable. I would tell anyone to make the effort to plan ahead to make this concert next year- You don't hear that much of JB singing- but the concerts are always excellent and you pick up new singers - and the whole experience is so special- not the least part is spending such quality time with names from this list who become faces and friends. Everyone I have met off this list is so nice. If finances are a concern, once you get there- rooms could be shared , cars could be shared- etc. There is a possibility of volunteering again. Next year in Sedona! Dana in Berkeley ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:47:41 EDT From: Starling91@aol.com Subject: MM: Oberlin Event Anyone going to be at the concert in Oberlin? I just got two tickets, I can not wait! I was bummed because she wasn't going to be with the Dixie Chicks in Cleveland, and then I found out about Oberlin and i was super excited. I think I am going to introduce one of my lucky friends to Patty's music(because I get lost anytime I pull out of my driveway, and I'll need someone with directional skills to drive with me.) Just wanted to see if anyone was planning on attending( hmm, I wonder if there will be any surprise Chicks guests!) ~Mollie ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:19:01 -0400 (EDT) From: BLUEHEN@webtv.net Subject: Re: MM: Keswick Show... Just thought this was cute...I'm taking my daughter Caitlin to the Patty/Emmylou concert this Sunday...the one she begged me to get tickets for. The funny part is, she is 15 and heavily into the LunaChicks, Sleater-Kinney and the Sex Pistols....the fact that Patty (AND the amazing Ms. Harris) speak to her soul just makes me smile....long live musical diversity....and true soul-bearing artistry!!! Bringing our M&M bags....we're way in the back in row X!!! (late buyers!) :-) Check out my webpage! ~Patty~ http://pattyblee.cjb.net ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V4 #284 *********************************