From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #323 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org 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 Sunday, November 12 2006 Volume 2006 : Number 323 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: JMDL Digest V2006 #424 [Lady Isadora ] Re: Whoo Hoo!! Joni Mitchell Cover Story [Bob Muller ] Jonis' LA art gallery opening - SJC [Loren Carter ] Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #322 [StDoherty@aol.com] Re: David Clayton Thomas and Joni [Smurf ] joni's gallery show ["Kate Bennett" ] RE: joni's gallery show ["patrick leader" ] Re: joni's gallery show [Michael Flaherty ] Re: joni's gallery show [Catherine McKay ] Re: joni's gallery show [Victor Johnson ] Re: joni's gallery show [Bob Muller ] Re: joni's gallery show [JoniPD ] Joni show opening - JC [Loren Carter ] Re: joni's gallery show [RoseMJoy@aol.com] =?ISO-8859-1?Q?the=20opening?= ["=?ISO-8859-1?Q?LESLI=20A=20WATTS?=" Subject: Re: JMDL Digest V2006 #424 JMDL Digest wrote: >Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 21:01:32 -0500 >From: Victor Johnson >Subject: Re: returns njc ... >I read the Satanic Bible once. It doesn't mean I'm a satanist. >People shouldn't attribute motives to other people they don't know. Holy Hera's High Heels! The above statements certainly jumped out at ME as I read through the latest digest! Just to illustrate my agreement with the above, I'll chime in that I've read *The Satanic Bible* too-- once when it first came out, and once again fairly recently, following a conversation I happened to have with someone, in which we reluctantly agreed Anton LaVey was a highly intelligent and irreverent provocateur, not merely a poseur, as one might think without actually reading any of his views... at any rate, I'm certainly no Satanist. As I wrote in my Goddess religionist song "Witch", and am afraid can't resist quoting, under the circs: "No, 'the Devil' doesn't turn me on He's too much of a chauvinist pig No self-respecting feminist Would be caught dead around A masculine ego that big!" Heh heh... but I digress. Or do I? >Also, I really don't think anyone on the Joni list wants hate. ... Well, I certainly don't! Just to reply at face value, even though I've missed some of the prior dialogue here, clearly. ... "Unknown" wrote (name not cited): >... i noticed you also read ann > coulter. > no one reads her except to hate. please don't pretend it's for any > other > reason. that's what pisses me off. Hey, *I've* read Ann Coulter, but not for the purpose of hate. Though truth to tell, I certainly find myself somewhat, er, affection-challenged in HER direction! Still, I'm planning to review her book *Godless* on the Bluestocking Book Binge page on my professional website. And I don't only read writers I agree with. Now where's the intellectual stimulation in that? However, if the day ever comes when I agree with anything the woman says, I hereby cheerfully promise to have my head examined! :-) Blessings, Isadora http://www.ladyisadora.com "Well-behaved women rarely make history." - --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:07:16 +1100 From: Mark-Leon Thorne Subject: Re: Whoo Hoo!! Joni Mitchell Cover Story Hey Bob. I'm listening to the Cover Story podcast right now. What a great theme for a podcast. The best thing is I finally get to hear your voice. You've been podcasted. Interesting assortment of Joni covers. Seems to be a little heavy on the "speed metal" side. These are all very interesting for people who are familiar to Joni's songs but they would not make me want to know more about Joni's music. I guess you know my taste in Joni covers by now. I prefer those who stick to Joni's original arrangements and just enhance it with their own vocal tones and instrumentation. I don't think anyone has ever improved on her songs by radically changing the genre or style of the song. I particularly liked Eastern Rain. Who was that version by? Of course, no prizes for guessing Sex Kills by Roine Stolt would be in there. Your favourite cover I think. I must say, I am quite partial to that one too. The lyrics suit the harder edge. Nice show. Mark in Sydney NP The Joni Mitchell Cover Story (Podcast) - Brian Ibbott ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:58:12 -0500 (EST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Wall paper - --- "P. Henry" wrote: > Hi Catherine, > > You did as much for me at the Mendel exibit. > Remember that? I wish I had been there, but I wasn't. A lot of other jmdlers were though, and I do have one of those books that I could auction of on Ebay for lots o' cash, but I won't. Catherine Toronto - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:25:23 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Whoo Hoo!! Joni Mitchell Cover Story Howdy M-L, Thanks for listening to it. I had no idea that Brian was going to use that phone call (I first contacted him in February I think) but I don't think I sounded too bad. It was certainly not the show that *I* would have put together, Brian is a child of the 80's and is likely to get more excited over Duran Duran or Night Ranger covers, so I 'played to the judge' and sent him stuff that was more poppy and edgy. He definitely likes covers that are miles away from the originals, as he has said many times. I don't know if you caught it but he said his favorite cover of alltime is Jason Falkner (ex-Jellyfish) covering BSN - it IS a dandy. Hopefully we can make it an annual event and I can sneak some Bonnie, Prince, and JT in there as well next year. Eastern Rain is by The Lazy Eyes - just came out a couple of years ago which is pretty remarkable. Has a very accessible techno feel to it. Thanks for making the effort to check it! Bob NP: Elvis Costello, "The Greatest Thing" _____________________________________________________________________________ _______ Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:22:11 -0500 From: "James Leahy" Subject: David Clayton Thomas and Joni Here's some interesting news about David Clayton Thomas's song, Spinning Wheel, which is being inducted into the Cdn Songwriters Hall of Fame: 'Inductee David Clayton-Thomas, who's tune "Spinning Wheel" has been covered by more than 400 artists in 20 different languages, said the catchy song was partly inspired by Mitchell. He recalled seeing her sing at a Toronto club in the 1960s. "I had an enormous crush on Joni Mitchell," said the 65-year-old Clayton-Thomas, whose 1968 debut album with Blood Sweat and Tears sold 10 million copies worldwide. "She was 18 years old and absolutely stunning and sang like an angel and wrote pure genius. Her little line about 'the painted ponies' . . . in (her song) 'Circle Game' stuck in my mind. And so when I wrote 'Spinning Wheel,' somehow or another 'painted ponies' crept into it, and that was courtesy of Joni Mitchell." Five of Mitchell's hits are among the songs being inducted, including "Help Me," "Big Yellow Taxi," "Woodstock", "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" and "Both Sides Now" (a.k.a. "Clouds"). The honour comes as Mitchell is said to be working on her first new album in eight years.' The complete story here: http://www.570news.com/news/entertainment/article.jsp?content=e110949A ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:59:20 -0800 (PST) From: Loren Carter Subject: Jonis' LA art gallery opening - SJC Patti, Thanks ever so much, and I hope someone was able to help me. I called the gallery, but the woman who I neded to speak with was not there, and hasn't called back, so I'm not holding my breath that they will. I'll continue to beat the bushes for something Joni related for the upcoming holiday gift giving festivities. I will not be deterred! One year our Ms Joni, during here convert runs with Bob Dylan, was here locally. Well we went, and passed on the TTT lithograph. We should not have, but we did. Well that decision haunted me, until I located a great woman at the record company (Reprise Records) who sent me one of the ones they had on their walls, and for FREE!. Welll, I sent her a Vermont teddy bear as a thank you. When my wife opened it, there were tears everywhere. When we went to see Joni the next time and their were signed lithographs for sale, well we got one. For that Christmas I had it nicely framed, and its' on the wall now (safe and sound). When the opcomnig record/album/CD/or web downloadable is releaesd, someone here will be in the line to get one. Again, humbly, not worthy, and thanks, Loren - ----- Original Message ---- From: Patti Parlette To: joni@smoe.org Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 8:18:02 PM Subject: Joni's Gallery Opening We're meeting at the formosa cafe, 4:30 ish then going to the show, which begins at six. Sure wish everyone could be here lesli - ----------- Sure wish we could too, Lesli! Did Kakki get time off from the company store again? I hope so, and that you all have fun til the sun comes up over Santa Monica Boulevard. And I understand that a certain man with a ruby in his ear will be there, too! Will Joni be there? (got goosebumps just thinking that!) Are these works for sale? It would be a shame if maybe nobody buys them and they sit up in a loft somewhere. Paint the town blue and have a starry Joni night again, man! Love, Patti P. P.S. Loren, I really hope someone can find something for your wife. What a fine husband you are. "Humbly, thanks" makes pure. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:09:51 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: David Clayton Thomas and Joni And I'm sure you know that David has covered Joni's "River" as well. Sadly not a very good recording as his voice ain't what it used to be and he's really straining. Bob NP: They Might Be Giants, "You'll Miss Me" _____________________________________________________________________________ _______ Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:37:19 EST From: StDoherty@aol.com Subject: Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #322 In a message dated 11/11/2006 3:08:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org writes: Hi Mary, It's most likely your Internet Service Provider. If you're using a bookmark to open it up, try going to Google and typing in Joni Mitchell and going in that way. I haven't had any problems accessing the site. And while you're out here, talk to us a bit. I'm starting to bore myself to tears and am always anxiuos to hear fresh voices. I'm also having a problem accessing the site - and have never had problems in the past. I tried this method (Google) and it didn't work either. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:54:55 -0800 (PST) From: Smurf Subject: Re: David Clayton Thomas and Joni - --- About David Clayton Thomas, Muller wrote: > his voice ain't what it > used to be and he's really > straining. And I bet he really looks awful in Spandex now. Thanks for the 'painted pony' info, James. I have wondered before at the strage coincidence of the two songs using those words. - --Smurf NP: "Ma musique s'en va" by Veronique Sanson . Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:16:03 -0800 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: joni's gallery show Last night in West Hollywood. Jeff describes it as an installation & as the artist in our family, says he thought it was very well done. And of course, the crowd was as interesting as the show! All of the prints (if that is the right word to describe them) were the same greenish color throughout the gallery rooms. Very striking. And, very different stuff from her paintings. (And not inexpensive. I forget how much the catalogue & poster were being sold for but definitely more than the Mendel catalogue.) It was great to again see Les, Kakki, Julius, Steve, Michele, Pearl & Steve & to meet Lesli & her husband & Julius's friend. Jeff's son (who studied jazz guitar at LA Music academy where he learned how highly regarded she is among the professors there) & girlfriend joined us too. They live in LA & were thrilled to be there. Les, Kakki, Lesli & husband, Jeff & I met for dinner then walked over to the gallery. Weird coincidence was that walking into the restaurant we ran into two good friends of ours from SY who were also attending the opening. Small world. Joni spent some of her time 'backstage' & came out into the main gallery several times where she was instantly surrounded by folks each time. At several points she was explaining some of the art but I couldn't hear. The first thing I saw upon entering the gallery, were the lyrics to Beat of Black Wings on the wall. To the left, were the lyrics to one of her new songs. Both the height of the gallery wall so big. But I'm leaving the best for last. I'd given up on the chance to try & meet Joni because of the crush of the crowd each time she came out. So was just visiting with everyone & enjoying catching up with everyone. I was chatting with Les when he all of a sudden said, do you want to meet Joni? Yes!!!!! (said I), so he led me back to the 'backstage' area where we chatted with some of Joni's people who were very appreciative of all the work Les has done on the website & loved the new look. Then over to meet Joni who was hanging out in a back patio area. She is so stunningly beautiful. Much more beautiful in person than the photos you see of her. Very youthful, animated, and gracious. I think I went into a bit of a time warp & don't quite remember what I said. Julius engaged her in conversations about her cats, etc. She remarked how she'd gotten passionate again about music. That may have been the point that I held up my hand (to high five) & she high fived back. Could have been something else she said but I guess Les will have to remind me cuz I think I was in another world, just entranced with the sound of her voice & her face & the beauty that she exudes so effortlessly. I can't even remember what she wearing! I do recall that I gave her a bag of catalogues from the art museum where I work (hoping she might have some interest in exhibiting there). Les, what an extraordinary gift you gave me to have the opportunity to meet Joni after all these years. I'm never washing my hand again. LOL. Thank you thank you a gazillion times! Jeff & I had a good laugh at the wine being served (being from wine country but no wine snobs are we because we buy it all the time!- Two Buck Chuck from Trader Joes as it is called around here (or Charles Shaw as written on the label). The jmdlrs went on to Kakki's to eat & play. We caught a meal with Jeff's son & girlfriend before driving back to Santa Ynez. Oh, another cool part of the adventure was on the way to LA we took the Laurel Canyon Route from the freeway to the city. Saw some of the famous sites including a stop at the Laurel Canyon Store where I'd never been. Next time we're in the area, I'd like to try their restaurant- it looks pretty good. Kate, floating on cloud nine ;~} ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:06:30 -0500 From: "patrick leader" Subject: RE: joni's gallery show thank you thank you thank you for the report, kate! i'm so happy you got to meet joan, too. and you are right, joni saying she's passionate about music again is just wonderful. all the best, patrick np - toni childs, stop your fussin' >She remarked how she'd gotten passionate again about music. That may have been the point that I held up my hand (to high five) & she high fived back. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:16:50 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Flaherty Subject: Re: joni's gallery show >Les, what an extraordinary gift you gave me to have the opportunity to meet Joni after all these years. I'm never washing my hand again. LOL. Thank you thank you a gazillion times! Very cool, Les. I'm so happy for those who were there that I'm not even jealous. Michael Flaherty ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:50:29 -0500 (EST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: joni's gallery show - --- Kate Bennett wrote: > She is so stunningly beautiful. Much more beautiful > in person than the > photos you see of her. Very youthful, animated, and > gracious. Yay! > She remarked how she'd > gotten passionate again about music. Double yay! Thanks for telling us all about this, Kate and I'm so glad you got the chance to meet Joni. Catherine Toronto - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:46:10 -0500 From: Victor Johnson Subject: Re: joni's gallery show Great recap Kate! Sounds just like a dream. I've been to that restaurant in Laurel Canyon. Kakki took me there when I visited LA. It's awesome. And I do want to visit the city of fallen angels again. Victor NP: rain and S.C. vs. Florida On Nov 11, 2006, at 3:16 PM, Kate Bennett wrote: > > > > She is so stunningly beautiful. Much more beautiful in person than > the > photos you see of her. Very youthful, animated, and gracious. I > think I > went into a bit of a time warp & don't quite remember what I said. > Julius > engaged her in conversations about her cats, etc. She remarked how > she'd > gotten passionate again about music. That may have been the point > that I > held up my hand (to high five) & she high fived back. Could have been > something else she said but I guess Les will have to remind me cuz > I think I > was in another world, just entranced with the sound of her voice & > her face > & the beauty that she exudes so effortlessly. I can't even > remember what > she wearing! I do recall that I gave her a bag of catalogues from > the art > museum where I work (hoping she might have some interest in exhibiting > there). ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:49:42 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: joni's gallery show Wow & wow, Kate - how great for you guys! Thanks for sharing the most excellent report. Bob _____________________________________________________________________________ _______ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:51:11 +0100 From: JoniPD Subject: Re: joni's gallery show Les, what an extraordinary gift you gave me to have the opportunity to meet > Joni after all these years. I'm never washing my hand again. LOL. Thank > you thank you a gazillion times! > > Very cool, Les. I'm so happy for those > who were there that I'm not even jealous. > > Michael Flaherty > > Say it's surely so, Michael! Oooh, Kate, how I wish I could be here! Kate Bennett escribis: > Last night in West Hollywood. > > [...] > I do recall that I gave her a bag of catalogues from the art > museum where I work (hoping she might have some interest in exhibiting > there). > [...] Wait a minute, I wish I could have one copy of Over the Moon with me! I'm sure I would dare to hand it to our Joan. I'd say "Oh my, Joni, you're beyond words to me; I'd only want you to listen to this *beautiful* recording from my friend. Many thanks for being You! Oh, Kate! Many thanks for being there, for being here, for being You! Have a Wonderful time! Emiliano NP: Shades of Scarlett Conquering, then Over the Moon ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:35:09 -0800 (PST) From: Loren Carter Subject: Joni show opening - JC All, FYI, Being a presistent bugger I called the Lev Moross Gallery back and ordered one of the show catalogs and was told by the lady I spoke with that Joni is to be at the gallery this evening for a private showing of her new artwork. Tonight is a really invitation only event. Then, the gallery lady told me that Joni would be signing lots of the catalogs before they are shipped out, and even asked how I'd like mine personalized during the signing. I told Julia that if she were to be able to pull off the signature, there'd me a little something for her this holiday season. Apparently the gallery is going to ask Joni to sign bunches of the cataloges, and they'll run out fast. It cost $175, plus shipping and taxes, but if there's a personalized signature, it'll be priceless. Damm, I shoulda used American Express to charge it then!!! once again, humble and hopeful, Loren......... ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:57:21 EST From: RoseMJoy@aol.com Subject: Re: joni's gallery show Wow ,how lucky for you, Kate?!? Thanks for the report....wish I could have been there.... rosie in nj green with envy! lol ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:17:18 -0800 From: "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?LESLI=20A=20WATTS?=" Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?the=20opening?= kate said it all so well. i'll try to put totether my take as soon as don't feel i have jet lag. i loved the images, they more beatiful than the ones in the invitations and on the internet. i'll erite more later - joni unger glass. more later. it looks like loren was right and there was a second opening tonight, private party invitation only. man and to think how we rushed around to go to a friday show.. so it goes. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:02:55 -0800 (PST) From: Lady Isadora Subject: Re: JMDL Digest V2006 #424 JMDL Digest wrote: .... >That Creeperman. Just more bang bang ketchup color to him. >We have all come >To fear the beating of his drum >He won't give peace a chance. ,,, >Starlight, starbright >You got the peace lovin' that I like >All right >Turn this crazy election around >I shook my fists at Creeperman >I roared like forest fire >I spread my light like blazes >all across the sky >I aimed the hoses on 'em >Tell me we did not expire! .... >I'm selfish >And I'm sad >Now we've gone and lost >The best peace candidate >We ever had. ... >Her anima is rising, which is a good sign. She's a vengeful little >peace goddess. Out of the fire, like Catholic saints, comes Parlette >and her deep complaint, singing "Let's impeach the President!" "He >drove us into a ditch, that son of a b@#ch!" ... >Love and peace, et bon weekend, >Patti P. What a brilliantly and intriguingly put-together collage of Joni quotes and paraphrases! You were parlayin' real good for free, but now this high priestess from Des Moines will flip a coin and either get back to her mysterious devotions, or sweep with the broom of contempt till my rooms have an empty ring. Sometimes I do, my roses turn blue. No black spells, folks, though, I promise! ;-) BB, Isadora http://www.ladyisadora.com "Well-behaved women rarely make history." - --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #323 ********************************* ------- 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)