From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2014 #76 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Website:http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe:mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Tuesday, March 4 2014 Volume 2014 : Number 076 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- SJC Dear Patricia [Oddmund Kaarevik ] Welcome and dulcimer [Laura Stanley ] New Library item: Remarks by the President at 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Reception [TheStaff@JoniM] Re: What? Criticize Joni? [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: Joni's appearance lately ["Mark" ] Re: What? Criticize Joni? [Gerald Kent ] Bette Midler Sings For Free [Laura O ] Re: Joni's appearance lately [Catherine McKay ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 18:23:28 +0100 From: Oddmund Kaarevik Subject: SJC Dear Patricia I am Oddmund. I seldom post to the list nowadays. But since you wrote this kind of open letter I thought I could answer it, too. I have been a part of the list I think since 2004. I have learned quite a lot. There are so many people here, who have great knowledge about Joni Mitchell. And they are happy to share things they know. JoniMitchell.com is a fantastic website, run by Les Irivin. I think it is one my favorite websites because it contains so much information. Also this discussion list is good, because it brings out all kind of relevant, update Joni-information. I work as a children's librarian. And I discovered Joni Mitchell, I think in 1999. In many ways she changed my life. And I think I have developed my taste of music trough her, in a weird way. I don't play any instruments good unfortunately. Many people on the list are great musicians. Dave Blackburn and Robin Adler are two of them. They have recently held concerts were they perform all of the Hejira album. Blue will always be the album closest to my heart, because it was the first one I discovered. But I also like the old, rusty Joni, as in her version of Both sides, now from 2000. Never get tired of that. Sometimes the tempature gets high here on the list. But people are mostly forgiving. I am sure that if you chose to hang around, you will find friends here. All the best. Oddmund, Norway ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:58:33 -0600 From: Laura Stanley Subject: Welcome and dulcimer Trish wrote: I bought Blue after hearing Carey. The dulcimer was enticing. Nice to meet you, and thank you and others who have made me feel welcomed. Hi Trish, You sound cool. Welcome to the JMDL! I've become somewhat of a lurker because I have two very demanding jobs. I stumbled upon this list in 2002 and have met people at music get togethers we call Jonifest as well as at other smaller and larger events. I like the dulcimer too. Steve Dulson on this list plays it very good. He let me play his at a gathering at Leslie and Pete's in Topanga Canyon, California and shortly after that I bought one. Joni plays it different than I'd heard and I really love the instrument. Do you play? Love, Laura ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 17:44:17 -0700 (MST) From: TheStaff@JoniMitchell.com Subject: New Library item: Remarks by the President at 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Reception Title: Remarks by the President at 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Reception Publication: The White House Website Date: 2913.12.08 http://jonimitchell.com/library/view.cfm?id=2761 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 14:16:55 -0500 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: What? Criticize Joni? Sure thing, after all turnabout is fair play. I'm not much of a folk music type fan, so I was not very interested in the early Joni when I first heard it. Court & Spark was the first thing that caught my ear and I've been onboard ever since, although like a lot of her fans I took a bye on Mingus. I've since learned to appreciate all of her work, though I have my favorites (Hejira) and those I don't like so much (Chalk Mark). I've been on the JMDL since 1998 which is the same year I first saw Joni perform (in Atlanta in November of that year). Due to some good luck we had a chance to meet her that night, exchange some words and photos. Quite a memorable night! I love a good party and have been to lots of Joni-related gatherings around the world. Around 2000 or so I started trying to collect and document all the recordings of Joni covers and that project is still going strong. Every Saturday I roll up a CD's worth of recordings and send them out to whoever wants to download and process the zip file. As for the personal stuff, I live in Greenville, South Carolina, married for 30 years to a very tolerant lady who doesn't complain that she is subjected to lots of things Joni (she's not a fan). Other favorite artists include Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Ani Difranco, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, a long list actually and I'm always looking for what's new. And I also enjoy getting out and enjoying nature, whether it's a run through the park or a hike in the nearby mountains. Bob NP: Alejandro Escovedo, "Swallows of San Juan" - ------------------------------------------------------------ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. 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But in the end I don't think she gives much of a s**t about what she's going to look like when the paparazzi pull the cameras out. She's human. She's not without faults. But I just don't think she's going to let some cosmetic surgeon mess with her face. Maybe I'm all wet, but I think she probably regards those lines and sags as emblems of experience and dare I say wisdom? that she has earned. Mark in Seattle - -----Original Message----- From: Susan E. McNamara Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 9:32 AM To: Betsy Blue ; joni@smoe.org Subject: RE: Joni's appearance lately Out on some borderline ... some mark of in-between ... I lay down golden in time ... and woke up vanishing ... And she wrote that when she was 30. Up on her feathers laughing ... :-) Susan Tierney McNamara email: sem8@cornell.edu - -----Original Message----- From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of Betsy Blue Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 10:55 AM To: joni@smoe.org Subject: Joni's appearance lately I would like to remind everyone that we all take good and bad pictures. Some days you don't feel like focusing on your appearance. Other days, your super rich friend (frenemy?) holds a party for the most successful musicians in the world, so you get professional hair and makeup, put on a designer gown, and have your picture taken by a great photographer. Ok, maybe that's just Joni and her echelon. Still, overhead lighting is a bitch and being near mature beauties like Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, and Lauren Hutton can't be easy. Betsy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:36:49 -0500 From: Gerald Kent Subject: Re: What? Criticize Joni? Welcome to the discussion list Trish. We, at times, can be tough on Joni and each other. But, if you think we are bad wait till you hear what comes out of Joni's mouth at times!!!! Gerry Sent from my iPad > On Mar 3, 2014, at 10:14 AM, Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: > > club?! I just joined and am shocked at this first correspondence.> > > Hi Trish, and welcome to the JMDL. Don't be shocked by our candid honesty. > While the praise for all things Joni far outweighs the scorn, we do from > time to time pick on albums, songs, clothes choices, hair styles, smoking, > and other stuff. Most of us that post here have been friends for a LONG > time. > > There are some groups that forbid any negativity about the artist and put > him/her on an untouchable pedestal. This ain't one of them. This is a > discussion list, not a fan club. > > Tell us more about yourself if you wish and your favorite Joni things. > > Bob > > NP (Now Playing): Lightnin' Hopkins, "Bottle Up And Go" > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The information transmitted is intended only for the person > or entity to which it is addressed and may contain > proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. > If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are > hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, > distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon > this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please > contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. > > Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual > sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. > ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:01:46 -0600 From: Laura O Subject: Bette Midler Sings For Free Lookie what YouTube turned up. A video of Bette Midler, September 1971, singing For Free at the New York Continental Baths Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0akzSSQ2UcY Laura P.S. Just an interesting find.....a mug/tumbler to match Joni's new book cover http://www.catherinestable.com/drinkware/ceramic-tumblers/joni-mitchell-tumbler.html#.UxSwtoX3KgV **********NJC Below....but FOR FREE***************** Sample Anna's Chocolates https://secure.annaschocolates.com/try/ Yogi Tea Samples http://www.yogiproducts.com/ecard/retrieve Win Chocolate (play everyday until you win. Ends 4/27/14 https://shareyourfavorites.mars.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 20:03:07 -0800 (PST) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Joni's appearance lately Here's a photo (there are a few more in my photostream) http://www.flickr.com/photos/anima_rising/9085510788/in/photostream/ >________________________________ > From: Dave Blackburn >To: Sue McNamara >Cc: Mark Scott ; Betsy Blue ; JMDL JMDL >Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 9:49:37 PM >Subject: Re: Joni's appearance lately > > >Almost Mao-ist! > > >On Mar 3, 2014, at 6:18 PM, Susan E. McNamara wrote: > >> The grey outfit she wore at Luminato was quite utilitarian! ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2014 #76 ******************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here:mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe