From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V6 #367 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.pattygriffin.net/PattyInConcert.html * OR * go to http://www.atorecords.com * . * 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 V6 #___ gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Thursday, October 17 2002 Volume 06 : Number 367 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: NPC-Dixie Chicks with James Taylor TV Special REMINDER [SteadyOnDC@ao] MM: Patty at the Ford [Dome93@aol.com] MM: Don's not here/ Patty G in LA [MH ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 11:12:45 EDT From: SteadyOnDC@aol.com Subject: MM: NPC-Dixie Chicks with James Taylor TV Special REMINDER The Dixie Chicks and James Taylor have a show together on CMT Crossroads (TNN) this Friday, October 18th at 8pm. Looks like a good one. - -Denise ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:54:47 -0400 From: Dome93@aol.com Subject: MM: Patty at the Ford Well, now I know the difference between a good show and an amazing show. I saw Patty on Sun. and felt a little let down. Last night's show at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre was incredible. The Ford is a small outdoor venue- 1170 capacity. Behind the stage you just see greenery. Every seat is a good one. But being third row center was particularly good. Peter Stuart was SO much better last night. He seemed more relaxed and natural. His entire demeanor was more enjoyable and he didn't seem to be "trying" so hard like he did on Sunday. Didn't do any of the things I thought killed some of the songs on Sunday. On to Patty...she was obviously concerned about being cold...came out wearing jeans and a turquoise t-shirt, a dress over that, a brown suede jacket and a turquoise snow hat pulled down over her ears. Fairly eclectic outfit. Hit a few off notes here and there. I think the chilly night air was bothering her- knew we wouldn't have a second encore. She kept clearing her throat and told us she had the "gaks" like Bill the Cat. She seemed really pleased with the audience and venue- told us that she wanted to play a few quieter songs because the venue was perfect for it and we were so polite. :) They were much tighter than Sunday night and the set list was fantastic. Patty had to tune the guitar a fair bit but she didn't let it break up the flow as much as it did Sunday night. She told us she's not technical, can't use a computer and finds tuning a guitar to be the hardest part of her job. Set List (to the best of my recollection) Be Careful Long Ride Home Rain Chief (This is the first show I've seen where Patty did a few songs solo. At the previous 3 shows she always called the band, or at least Doug) right back on stage.) Mansion on the Hill (Springsteen- I'm guessing on the title) Poor Man's House (outstanding- she was so into it) Moons Gonna Follow Me Home (first time I'd heard this- very sweet) Making Pies Nobody's Crying Truth #2 that Dylan song that's on the Ark cd- can't remember the title (frankly, I always skip it on the cd but live it was amazing) Top of the World Mil Besos Let Him Fly My Dear Old Friend (Patty said she's never played this live. She recorded it on a demo and Mary Chapin Carpenter recorded it for a soundtrack (When We Were Soldiers?). She said she's been worrying a lot about war recently and then started the song.) Mary (Wonderful. I've often felt her live performance of Mary was less impressive than it could be- slow to the point of losing the beautiful flow of the lyrics. She nailed it Sun. and last night) Thanks for letting me share. I'm bummed to know she might not be out west again any time soon...had to enjoy this for all it was worth. Elizabeth ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:32:14 -0700 From: MH Subject: MM: Don's not here/ Patty G in LA Fellow Missionaries- Since Patty's #1 fan, the loquacious Don Henn was unable to attend the Left Coast shows, it was my intention to write a review in his classic style...I know these are large boots to fill, but with Elizabeth's earlier post and some of my notes maybe we can begin to approach his high level. Located in the Hollywood Hills, near the legendary Hollywood Bowl, the Ford Amphitheatre turns out to be a perfect venue(save maybe the cold temperature in mid October) for Ms Griffin. Built in 1926 primarily for classical theater, it has a large multi-level stage with several balconies and buttresses, the rear of the stage butted right up against the hillside with many subtlety lit trees and shrubs behind and some really nice stonework on the front edge of the stage. A fabulous place to see a show especially one with a friendly, peaceful vibe like Patty's. Since it's a small outdoor theater, the sound is only as good as the engineer can make it. I had to give them an 8 out of 10 as they only had one major problem: on the second half of Rain the guitar and keyboard were pushed way too loud and nearly drowned out Patty's powerful voice. I was seated right next to the board and thought that overall balance was good and they created a nice stereo image with their mix. The music itself was quite good, I saw the Troubadour show 5 months ago and have to say that this performance was at least 10 times better. The band now playing as one, tighter, with all three focused and locked in on Patty's groove, as compared with the Troubadour where it felt to me like the band was 3 individuals searching and only occasionally finding that collective groove. Ms Griffin was as relaxed and as impassioned as ever, how she pulls off that combination will always be a mystery to me. Great choices of material as well: Be Careful Long Ride Home Rain Chief Makin' Pies Mansion on the Hill (Springsteen) Poor Man's House Moon's Gonna Follow Me Home Ballad of Hollis Brown (Dylan) Truth #2 Nobody's Cryin' Top of the World Mil Besos Encore: Let Him Fly Dear Old Friend {debut performance} Mary An extraordinary version of Mary to be sure, my hair stood on end...just incredible! Top of the World was great with a cool extended(for him) solo from Doug at the end...the boy can rock! The absolute highlight was the Ballad of Hollis Brown though, they just killed on that tune, whoa! Intensely played and passionately sung, great bluesy licks from Lancio and a SERIOUS vocal from Patty...they put Mr. Dylan to shame! (and I like his version a lot) I never ceased to be amazed by the song writing deity that is Patty Griffin, here is a show that really lives up to that high standard that she sets with her writing work. We must continue to spread the word. If she thinks LA in October is cold, how about Britain in November??? Laters- MH in LA ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V6 #367 *********************************