From: les@jmdl.com (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2002 #252 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/onlyjoni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Monday, September 2 2002 Volume 2002 : Number 252 The Official Joni Mitchell Homepage, created by Wally Breese, can be found at http://www.jonimitchell.com. It contains the latest news, a detailed bio, Original Interviews, essays, lyrics and much much more. The JMDL website can be found at http://www.jmdl.com and contains interviews, articles, the member gallery, archives, and much more. ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Today's Library Links: September 1 [ljirvin@adelphia.net] Jonifest 2002 was wonderful! ["Kate Bennett" ] Re: Patty (Patti) [Patti Witten ] Magdalene Sisters SJC ["Mike Pritchard" ] Thanks Roberto ["Barbara L" ] 2002 Fest report (VERY long!) ["Mary E. Pitassi" ] my first jonifest (part II)/thanks [Christina Friis-Nielsen ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 03:13:35 -0400 From: ljirvin@adelphia.net Subject: Today's Library Links: September 1 On September 1 the following item was published: 1979: "Mitchell jazzy in sound, looks" - Freehold News Transcript (Review - Concert) http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/790901fnt.cfm - -------- Can you type? http://www.jmdl.com/typing/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 01:24:31 -0700 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: Jonifest 2002 was wonderful! Sherelle, I am so glad you made it, what a joy it was to see & hear you perform...I had no idea that you had any challenges going on at all...your performance was absolutely stunning! So happy to have finally met you in person! ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 07:05:56 -0400 From: Patti Witten Subject: Re: Patty (Patti) Jack, Shady says hello! > Hello to her horse too............. Patti - -- Patti Witten, singer-songwriter http://pattiwitten.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 12:22:29 +0000 From: "Mike Pritchard" Subject: Magdalene Sisters SJC Peter Mullan, Scottish actor/director has his film "The Magdalene Sisters" playing at the Venice Film Festival this week. There is a review in Variety magazine but restricted to subscribers. Are there any jonilistas out there who qualify and are prepared to post the review? Mike in BarcelonaNP David Sylvian Dead Bees On A Cake - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 13:20:53 +0000 From: "Barbara L" Subject: Thanks Roberto Thanks for the encouragement Roberto! Here listening and loving my new CD's of JMDLers and catching up on some Joni tunes which were performed. Thanks again to everyone--unbelievable doesn't even come close to describing Jonifest! Barbara Little _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 12:15:45 -0500 From: "Mary E. Pitassi" Subject: 2002 Fest report (VERY long!) Well, y'all-- I'm finally getting around to getting caught up on my sleep, and putting my fest thoughts down on the screen. How to describe highlights of Jonifest, 2002, when there were so many for me? And what else can be said about Bryan Thomas, Sherelle Smith, Kay Ashley, and Henning and Christina ("Big Yellow Taxi")?! Maybe not a lot, but I'll try. At least some of my favorite 'fest memories, however, will be completely idiosyncratic, based on isolated moments that few or no other people may have been around to appreciate. For starters: - --A beautiful, clear, almost other-worldly version of Leonard Cohen's "Halleluia" on the porch of the 'Lez Cottage, courtesy of Victor Johnson and Yael Harlap, on an unforgettable, crisp, late-summer day. One recommendation, and only one: next year, take it to the main stage! - --the songwriters' workshop, ably facilitated by Kate Bennett and Jeff Bisch. Thanks so much to all the talented musicians and writers who dared to expose their beloved creations to critique, and who welcomed me as a participant with open arms, even though I did yet not have a song to contribute to the circle. However, thanks in large part to your inspiration, perhaps by this time next year, I will. - --My wonderful, utterly one-of-a-kind 'fest roomies, Susan Guzzi and Lori Fye. What can I say? You gals are the BEST!!!!! - --Seeing so many fellow alums of the very first Jonifest in Pittsburgh in 1998: Patrick Leader, Sherelle Smith, Lamadamadingdong, and Pearl Weisberg, to name a few. - --Meeting those who were on the list when it was just, as someone joked during their set, four people sitting around talking to one another: Les Irvin, Sue MacNamara (it's about TIME! ;-) ), and Lori Fye, for starters. From a slightly later vintage, it was great to finally meet Roberto Hollister and Susan Guzzi. - --Les Ross's set. How to get across the Essence of Les? "Les is More" might be the best way to do it. It's hard to describe the beautiful economy with with this man sings, plays, and writes: never wasting a note, or a phrase, or a word, but including just enough to quietly and effectively break your heart. His original song was memorable and touching at the deepest levels, but his surprise ending on "Woodstock," which may have been devised in collaboration with Anne Sandstrom, still sends chills down my spine. - --Pearl Weisberg, who gave us a lovely, heartfelt set of Early Joni, mainly (completely?) from "Song to a Seagull." Pearl and her husband, Steve, have been on the Joni bandwagon from the very earliest days of her recorded work, and it shows in the devotion with which Pearl sings these songs! Her voice is pure, true, and so evocative of that earlier time in Joni's life, and in ours. - --Sherelle Smith, who not only performs a mean Joni cover, but whose original material stands up to absolutely anyone's. She can sing! She can write! What CAN'T this amazing talent do? But incredibly, Sherelle's vocals on those original tunes, which are found on her demo CD, were even better live than they were on the recording, if that can be imagined. - --Several beautiful collaborations between list members, including one by John Van Tiel and Claudia San Soucie, and another by Hell from NZ and Marian Russell, which I will play in my head for a long, long time. - --Claud and John's cover of a David Olney song, which will remain on Automatic Repeat on my car's CD player for said long time. - --Les Irvin, Master of the Mandolin. Give this man his own set in 2003! - --Bob Muller, who sailed through his ambitious, difficult set with grace and applomb. Result: Bob, you get perfect 6's for both artistry and technical merit! You're the Sarah Hughes of Jonifest, 2002! Rumor has it that "Talk to Me" had never before been performed at Jonifest, but Bob's version will now be a signature moment. Moreover, Bob's cover of Tom Waits' "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis" now has various 'fest attendees madly scrambling to buy all the Waits CDs in their local record stores in a whole bunch of countries. - --All our JMDL couples so happy together--not to mention, in some cases, on the same continent for a change! Mags and Brei's Honeymoon Song Circle Sunday night/Monday morning. - --Special conversations with Walt Breen, Sue McNamara, and Lieve Reckers, to name a few. - --Walt's birthday wishes to me (in front of a microphone!) on early Monday morning. For those who weren't there, Walt asked me how old I was in the course of a normal conversation shortly after midnight; when I looked at my watch before answering, this gentle, mild-mannered man got an absolutely diabolical gleam in his eye. ;-) - --Victor's heartfelt, personal serenade of "happy f*cking birthday" several minutes later. - --John and Bette, even before they sang for their supper! - --Sharon Buffington, taking us to other worlds and times with her evocative accordion playing. - --JODY JOHNSON. Is this woman secretly the energizer bunny, or what??! If someone were to be awarded the JMDL Spirit Award for 2002 (and wouldn't THAT be a tough choice??), my nomination would be Jody, who happened to be the first 'fest attendee to greet me. And for every second thereafter, she was EVERYWHERE: in rehearsal; quietly sitting in on workshops, less quietly on hand in the pool hall and song circles at all hours of the day and night, providing support when needed, and just overall having a grand old time. Jody, when you successfully bottle whatever it is that you've got, I want some! - --and of course, the song circles. The food. The impromptu rehearsal outside the 'Lez Cottage on Friday night, which seemed to draw about half of the 'fest at one point. The double-takes as new faces were matched up to long-familiar names: "Oh, YOU'RE (fill in the blank). The old familiar Jonifest Sleep Deprivation Buzz. The infectious enthusiasm of the A Capella workshop. My wonderful and very talented Ambassador, Allison Einerson. And more things and people than I can possibly list here. However, if you think your name belongs in this post, then it almost certainly does! Everyone there, no exeptions, provided at least one moment that *somebody* will never forget. But one of my overall favorite moments--OK, collection of moments--has to be: - ----drum roll---- - --Being part of that great new internationally-acclaimed supergroup, SUGARPANTS!!! Now for those who weren't there, I can't divulge the names of the other active and supporting members of Sugarpants, or I would have to kill you. You'll just have to come next year and find out--that is, if we're not touring Europe then. I'll have to check with our agent. However (and in all seriousness), my friendship with this wonderful and wise group of women is and continues to be a very great blessing, and I am thankful for it every day of my life. Even if we might need just a little more polish before we take our act on the road. ;-) And that's it from your erstwhile reporter in Madison, WI! Signing off, Mary P. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 23:08:33 +0200 From: Christina Friis-Nielsen Subject: my first jonifest (part II)/thanks Hi there, I just hijacked the computer at my mother's house. It's been only 24 hours since I was last online and already I'm craving for more news! Got all this great post today - thank you all! I actually haven't been talking about anything but the fest all day long. I can't believe how much I already miss you jonipeople (well I CAN actually!) So many profound friendships in such a short time...what a gift:-) :-) :-) I still have a lot of people to thank for the time of life, and these are only a few of them: Jack - I had a great time at Woodstock and at the cabin with you harmonising on Cactus Tree - what a joy hearing your beautiful voice. Definately wanna do more of that next year;-) Michael - lord of masculinity! Even though you did weep quite a bit:-D I loved singing with you on Blue. Just bought Court and Spark. Recognized a lot of the songs from your set which gave me the chills!! Had a great time at Woodstock! By the way, you still got some of that tequila left?? Les R. - what an amazing guy you are!! You are certainly one of the most generous and loving people I know! You're performance belong to my absolute favorites - it was extremely touching (I'm getting all soft and dreamy now...). I didn't think a subway-goodbye could be so moving!! Will I see you at Chris' gathering? Chris - thanks for playing a sublime bass. Can't wait to meet up with you in UK;-) Stephanie - you played that classical piece so beautifully - a real joy having a classical contribution to the performances! It was great rehearsing Blue with you! I hope I get to see you in Denver some time before the next Jonifest. Les I. - it was great doing that afterparty in the poolhouse with you friday night! You, Michael and Jack got me so drunk that I could barely stand on my legs saturday, but it was fun while it lasted:-D Nikki - also thanks to you for the great singing friday night and the trip to Woodstock:-) Yael - thanks for having been a great roommate. We had some good laughs, that I'll miss:) Looking forward to hearing about your future escapades on mail... Bob - I just saw a film with Robert de Niro and thought of you!-D You're a real generous guy with quite a charm! You surely got me swept of my feet with your Refuge of the Roads and Cherokee Louise (wasn't it?). Took me by surprise..! Bette and John - I just fell in love with you guys!!! Bette, you're so amazing to listen to talking about you're acting adventures and John, from where do you get all these crazy jokes??? Claud and John - I had a great time listening and talking to you, and I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing you at Chris' sometime soon. Kay - thanks for the wonderful music you brought to the fest! I wish we could have had a last lunch in NYC but maybe later this year? Also thanks letting me stay at your appartment in case I'll need logement. Patrick - you're the best!! You were totally exhausted and you still came to try and get tickets for "Rent" for me and Henning. I definately want to go see it with you when I come over there. Julius - I had a great time kicking back in Woodstock with you! Thanks for the unisone Cold Blue Steel and the book about Woodstock! Hope seeing you soon! I'm looking forward to some great e-mail exchanges with you all! Henning sends his deepest thanks to you all! Love, Christina ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 18:33:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Mags N Brei Subject: Re: Thanks Roberto - --- Barbara L wrote: > Thanks for the encouragement Roberto! > > and i will chime in with...Roberto is such a dear and sweet friend that he will even give you the shirt off his back! (which he did, I now don his Canadian flag shirt , a gorgeous tie-dyed number all the way from Salt Spring Island, that's in Canada for those of you who dont know. Life is beyond good. love, bubbly Mags. > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ===== You open my heart, you do. Yes you do. - JM Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2002 #252 ********************************* ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she? (http://www.siquomb.com/siquomb.cfm)