From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V2 #245 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 V2 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Friday, August 21 1998 Volume 02 : Number 245 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: Thinking Ahead... [Charl Kroeger ] MM: Re: mad-mission-digest V2 #244 [SteadyOnDC@aol.com] MM: Patty Griffin club on Yahoo [CornflkGl@aol.com] MM: Patty Griffin on fire in New York [Mark Cicero ] Re: MM: Patty Griffin on fire in New York [hooligan ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 07:43:10 +0000 From: Charl Kroeger Subject: MM: Thinking Ahead... Hey all, I don't think I am the only one who has thought about this, but I would eb interested in seeing if you agree..... now that we have both LWG and FR from Patty, where will she go from here? We have both ends of the spectrum from wild to demure which doesn't leave space for many big surprises on a new album, so what do you all think of the idea that she do a live album? It could incorporate some stuff (rarities) we've all been clamouring for, maybe different versions of stuff we know ie acoustic versions of FR and band versions of LWG and then just straightforard rockin' stuff in concert. If the list response to live stuff is anything to go by, this album would be a blast. It would also introduce those who have not or could not see her live to all the reasons why they should (we have to let them in on our secret eventually)! If Patty's management and A&R are planning this kind of project, then they need to start recording now, so let plant a seed.... And just think.... there could be a live for TV recording of a concert which could be played on MTV or VH1 (if they have a brain, they will) and maybe even on PBS. A great concert momento for all of us and a great introduction for Patty to those that don't know her! What do you all think? Later... Charl ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 10:41:45 EDT From: SteadyOnDC@aol.com Subject: MM: Re: mad-mission-digest V2 #244 Okay....I think I might have semi-recovered from seeing Patty in Boston Wednesday night. Try to excuse my disjointed rambling.... To start...I have to say that I saw Patty play a solo acoustic show at a tiny coffee house in the Boston area last May. And I just loved it. So I was a little worried about what would be lost when a band joined the mix. But no disappointments here. This show RAWKED. The band RAWKED. I have no complaints about loudness ....though maybe the first two songs were a bit unclear. After that.....everything came together. She first came out and sang without the guitar.....she let the band handle the music. And that just made it all the more exciting when she reached over to strap on a guitar for other songs. I love watching her play guitar. Also really enjoyed watching her dance around. What a blast. And everything was tight...they all hit their marks and knew the music so well. Speaking of tight. How about that outfit! (*For those of you who hate the WARDROBE UPDATE....kindly scroll for awhile) Patty looked incredible....and that was a darn good looking band too. She wore some tight black dress ....and was wearing long black pants under that. Kewl big black shoes too! Such a funky dresser. She's really beautiful. People I was with thought she had "a Bonnie Raitt thing goin' on." But back to the musak. Everything was a highlight....especially when everyone in this club sang every word of MAD MISSION out loud with her! Patty really lit up. Smiled thru the whole thing. That was such a kewl moment. One of the highest highlights of the night. She really seemed touched and pleased by it. Another had to be Wiggly Fingers. "Oh maannnnnn.....oh man oh man oh man..."....did that rawk! So much fun to watch her and the band during this one. And I've been kinda of a critic of how "Goodbye" sounds on the cd as compared to how it sounded solo acoustic in the coffee house......but I really really like how they performed it last night. Patty started out singing it alone....and the band came up on the stage and started joining in....and it just got better and better. Sounded great. (I couldn't make out exactly what she said...but someone (John) said she dedicated "One Big Love" to all the "Pizzeria Uno" workers in Harvard Square. ) **if anyone out there has a boot of this show.....please contact me! (I'd pay..I'd trade...I'd kiss your feet.) I think there were two encores (someone out there can correct me). Included in those sets were "Go Now"..."Every Little Bit"...and "Crazy." Probably the best version of "Crazy" ever. Solo acoustic, with band....dancing, singing, jamming......I loved every little bit of this show. Missionarily yours, Denise C. (SteadyOnDC@aol.com) ***and Patty didn't come out to sign things....but she did have small gatherings of people find her in the backstage room. Had some photos taken, signed some stuff, shook some hands.....she was very very nice. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 11:22:58 EDT From: CornflkGl@aol.com Subject: MM: Patty Griffin club on Yahoo Hi everybody :) I just started a Patty Griffin club on Yahoo ( it's a new thing they've introduced ). There are message boards, chat rooms, & otehr stuff ( I think ). I thought it'd be nice to have a chat room all the MMers could get to.... maybe we could have weekly chats or something :). Anyway, below is the info about it & instructions. It's free to join, and you just need to have a browser ( I'm not sure if Java is needed or not ). I hope to be seein' you guys there.... some of you anyway ;) You have been invited by Raitch to join the listed Yahoo! Club named "Patty Griffin". To become a member of this club, just go to the Web address below: http://edit.clubs.yahoo.com/config/sjg?.i=pattygriffin&.a=i& You need to go to the address above to join the club, but you can take a look at the club by going to: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/pattygriffin You can learn more about Raitch by looking at the Yahoo! Public Profile: http://profiles.yahoo.com/Raitch A Yahoo! Club is a great way to bring friends, family or anyone you know together using the latest in Web technologies. Club members are able to take advantage of a club's private chat room, message boards and other features. You can also create your own free club focused on any interest, such as hobbies, families and industry associations. Clubs are either listed or unlisted. Listed clubs are available to the public while unlisted clubs are available exclusively to those who receive invitations. If you have no interest in joining this club, there is no need to do for you to do anything. You will not be enrolled as a member. Thanks, The Yahoo! Clubs team http://clubs.yahoo.com/ P.S. If you need some help on getting started, go to: http://help.yahoo.com/help/clubs/ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 09:39:39 -0500 From: Mark Cicero Subject: MM: Patty Griffin on fire in New York I thought our list members would be interested in a review of Patty's Bowery Ballroom show. I copied this from a news service I subscribe to. Enjoy! Mark Nashville,TN Patty Griffin on fire in New York August 20, 1998 8:23 AM EDT Patty Griffin (Bowery Ballroom; capacity 500; $12) By David Sprague NEW YORK (Variety) - When watching a race between what seems to be evenly matched participants, it's always exciting to see one pull away from the pack. Singer/songwriter Patty Griffin made just that sort of move during a bracing set Tuesday evening, serving notice that she's set to leave her guitar-toting, post-Lilith Fair peers in the dust. She's developed her voice considerably since the release of her 1996 debut, ``Living With Ghosts,'' replacing the much-ado-about-nothing confessionals with finely honed storytelling and the little-girl-lost quaver with a powerful robust belt that emanates from deep within. The only criticism you could level at the new, improved Griffin is that she sometimes overdoes the intensity, chewing the scenery instead of furthering the storylines of some of the more turbulent songs from her new ``Flaming Red'' album. Of course, that might have something to do with the inexplicable choice to force her to screech over the strident churning of a pedestrian bar band that all but drowned her out for much of the set's first third. A solo acoustic interlude proved far more effective in showcasing her charms, most notably an offhand, slightly slurry delivery -- deployed delightfully on ``Mad Mission'' -- which splits the difference between Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell. Original compositions such as ``Change'' and ``Christina'' (a sketch of Christina Onassis' life) were mostly first-rate, as was Griffin's ear for covers, which led to a radiant version of Patsy Cline's ``Crazy.'' and a take on the Replacements' ``Alex Chilton'' which captured all the starry-eyed enthusiasm of the original. Griffin really proved her mettle, however, when she brought out Emmylou Harris to share vocals on ``Mary,'' a hymn-like piece that ended the set. Rather than take the safe route and hang back to let her guest steal the show, the younger performer matched her note for note, leaving Harris -- and the audience -- smiling in appreciation. Presented in-house. Musicians: Patty Griffin, Doug Lancio, David Rolfe, Danny Gayol, Frank Swart, John Deaderick. Reviewed Aug. 18, 1998. Reuters/Variety ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 09:47:04 -0700 (PDT) From: hooligan Subject: Re: MM: Patty Griffin on fire in New York You guys didn't say she played 'Alex Chilton'! w00!! ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V2 #245 *********************************