From: owner-precious-things-digest@smoe.org (precious-things-digest) To: precious-things-digest@smoe.org Subject: precious-things-digest V6 #139 Reply-To: precious-things@smoe.org Sender: owner-precious-things-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-precious-things-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk X-To-Unsubscribe: Send mail to "precious-things-digest-request@smoe.org" X-To-Unsubscribe: with "unsubscribe" as the body. precious-things-digest Wednesday, August 15 2001 Volume 06 : Number 139 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Preliminary ToriCon RAINN auction results [Nadyne Mielke Subject: Preliminary ToriCon RAINN auction results I have added up the numbers for the ToriCon RAINN auction, and they rock. This year, we raised more money than we ever have before -- and that includes ToriCon 99, when we had a "Baltimore" single. So, if I might have a drum roll ... According to my preliminary figures, we have raised $3240 for RAINN. Please note that this number could go up or down. I'm hoping for up, of course. Any decreases will be because a high bidder backed out. Any increases will be if there is any money left over from shipping, or if someone tosses in a little extra since it's going to RAINN. Also, for all of the CD-Rs in the auction, I have emailed those folks who bid on them and offered to make copies if they will match the final bid. (This is open to anyone else, too. Email me by the end of the week to set something up.) You can view the final bids on all of the items at: http://www.concentric.net/~jessw/ Thanks for your support. We really appreciate it. And remember, keep your eyes open for ToriCon 2002. Next year's ToriCon will be held in Detroit, Michigan, during the first weekend in August. We don't have much information yet, since the local organisers are still researching hotels and such. If you are interested in learning more about ToriCon 2002, email for more information. And, as always, we will run another auction in conjunction with ToriCon 2002. You can email me at for more information or to make a donation. /nm ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:53:03 -0400 From: strange little woj Subject: Tori Amos Tour Dates Liberated by Fan Site Hackers! mpeg at 11! ;) Tuesday August 14, 2:13 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: Atlantic Records ``STRANGE'' Days, Indeed... Tori Amos Tour Dates Liberated by Fan Site Hackers as Anticipation Builds for ``STRANGE LITTLE GIRLS'' NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2001--With anticipation building rapidly for Tori Amos's forthcoming solo tour of North America, hackers have invaded the artist's official internet fan site, toriamos.com, liberating the itinerary from the site's data base before the concerts were scheduled to be announced publicly. The dates, which began appearing on various online news outlets this past weekend, will coincide with the release of Tori's eagerly awaited new Atlantic album, ``STRANGE LITTLE GIRLS,'' which is due in stores on September 18th. The shows - slated to begin in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 28th and conclude in San Diego, California on November 20th - will feature Amos alone at her keyboards, marking her first completely unaccompanied performances since 1994. (See attached tour itinerary.) All the songs on ``STRANGE LITTLE GIRLS'' were written by men, but are performed by Tori from the perspectives of a diverse cast of female characters. Songs composed by such artists as Neil Young, the Stranglers, Eminem, Depeche Mode, Slayer, Lou Reed, Lennon/McCartney, and others are taken apart and put back together darkly, gently, and in an uncompromising fashion. The 12 songs are told through the eyes of 13 women (one song features twins), each of whom has her own story to tell. In crafting the new album, Tori wanted to talk about men - how men see women, how men see themselves, and how the view changes depending on where you're standing. To reinforce the identity and reflect the essence of each woman, noted photographer Thomas Schenk has photographed Tori in the character of each of these strikingly different, equally captivating personalities. In keeping with the unique nature of ``STRANGE LITTLE GIRLS,'' at each of the upcoming shows, the essence of one of the women will surely be present on stage with Tori. The album's first single, ``Strange Little Girl'' - written by the Stranglers and originally released in 1982 - has just shipped to radio outlets nationwide. A companion video clip - directed by David Slade (Stone Temple Pilots, OPM) - will premiere soon. Amos's ``STRANGE LITTLE GIRLS'' is the multi-Grammy nominated artist's sixth solo album, following five consecutive RIAA platinum-plus releases: the double-platinum ``LITTLE EARTHQUAKES'' (1992) and ``UNDER THE PINK'' (1994), and the platinum ``BOYS FOR PELE'' (1996), ``FROM THE CHOIRGIRL HOTEL'' (1998), and ``TO VENUS AND BACK'' (1999). TORI AMOS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, FALL 2001 (Additional dates to be announced) Sept. 28 West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center 29 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall 30 Orlando, FL Tupperware Center Oct. 2 Atlanta, GA Fox Theater 3 Nashville, TN Ryman Theater 4 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium 6 Washington, D.C. DAR Constitution hall 9 New York, NY Beacon Theatre 15 Boston, MA Wang Center 18 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre 19 Toronto, ONT Massey Hall 21 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre 23 Chicago, IL Aire Crown 24 Cleveland, OH Cleveland Palace 25 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre 27 St. Louis, MO St. Louis Fox Theatre 30 New Orleans, LA Orpheum Theatre 31 Houston, TX Ariel Theatre Nov. 2 Austin, TX Performing Arts Center 3 Dallas, TX Bronco Bowl 5 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre 6 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanal Hall 8 Vancouver, BC The Orpheum 9 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre 11 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre 15 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre 19 Phoenix, AZ Web Theatre 20 San Diego, CA Copely Symphony Hall For additional information, please visit The Atlantic Group website at www.atlantic-records.com. Contact: Atlantic Records Patti Conte, 212/707-2033 patti.conte@atlantic-recording.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 23:30:22 -0400 From: strange little woj Subject: *IMPORTANT* - Tori Amos PRESALE PASSWORD From: "Tori Amos" Subject: *IMPORTANT* - Tori Amos PRESALE PASSWORD Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:03:42 -0700 In appreciation for subscribing to the Tori Amos Newsletter, this password information is available only to you, the most ardent Toriphiles. You have an opportunity for 24 hours to purchase tickets prior to anyone else! To purchase, click the "buy" link below for the show you want to attend or go to Ticketmaster where you will need to enter the password when requested (there may be a fill in box asking for a promo code) to purchase tickets. Shows listed below are the only ones on sale this week. Be sure to check below for the pre sale date in your area. The password and on sale dates for remaining shows will appear in future newsletters. Password: STRANGE Date City Venue Pre Sale Begins (Local time) Pre Sale Expires (Local time) Public On Sale Where to buy 9/28/01 West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center 8/15/01; 10am 8/16/01; 10pm 8/17/01 Buy 9/29/01 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall 8/15/01; 10am 8/16/01; 10pm 8/17/01 Buy 9/30/01 Orlando, FL Tupperware Center 8/15/01; 10am 8/16/01; 10pm 8/17/01 Buy 10/4/01 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium 8/16/01; 10am 8/17/01; 10pm 8/18/01 Buy 10/6/01 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall 8/16/01; 10am 8/17/01; 10pm 8/18/01 Buy 10/9/01 New York, NY Beacon Theatre 8/15/01; 10am 8/16/01; 10pm 8/17/01 Buy 10/18/01 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre 8/16/01; 10am 8/17/01; 10pm 8/18/01 Buy ------------------------------ End of precious-things-digest V6 #139 *************************************