From: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org (shindell-list-digest) To: shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Subject: shindell-list-digest V2 #254 Reply-To: shindell-list@smoe.org Sender: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk shindell-list-digest Thursday, September 14 2000 Volume 02 : Number 254 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [none] [patrick t power ] [RS] Richard Shindell at Harris Creek Acoustic in Hampton, VA ["Joy Munse] Re: [RS] Richard Shindell at Harris Creek Acoustic in Hampton, VA ["L. Da] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:16:17 -0400 (EDT) From: patrick t power Subject: [none] When I first heard this song on the "Soy Bomb" concert recording, while recalling Charlie's post about how impressed he was with Richard's new batch of songs, I thought it rather lame by Richard's standards. However, with the release of the CD, and after witnessing Richard play it in close quarters -- I was probably within five feet of him in a hotel room in Cleveland as he showcased at the Folk Alliance -- it had a power that I hadn't realized previously. Certainly, his guitar playing drives the song (I've always maintained that it's one of his favorite songs to play), taking it to heights that a mere reading of the words would lack. Norman wrote: <> I had a similar take on this. I found it rather interesting that he went from things that were absolute for survival (heat, food) to things *less* necessary for survival (clothing, weapons and God -- and a none-too-responsive one at that!). Does the repeat of the first line suggest to everyone else -- or shall I say *any*one else -- that this man has to make repeated searches for these items? Digressing for a moment to add a couple of thoughts about "Waiting For The Storm" . . . A. I was thinking of the ironic twist that the character in the song had a family that had moved up north, while Richard's family was in the process of moving south. 2. On the drive home tonight, as I listened to the song, Richard sang the line "But to sit here in this rocking chair . . ." just as I passed a billboard for a furniture store with an image of a rocking chair on it. Pat _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:35:24 -0400 From: "Joy Munsey" Subject: [RS] Richard Shindell at Harris Creek Acoustic in Hampton, VA Hi Imagine 80 folks in someone's living room, and you'll get an idea of the atmosphere at last night's show. For one thing, it was rather warm! It was tight quarters, and I had 2 tall men sitting in front of me. There were many folding chairs all lined up to sit in, and then, there was a balcony. I'm short, even when sitting, so I basically had no view at all. I had a better view when I looked out the window and saw Richard's reflection! None the less, it was an outstanding show. I'm glad I didn't miss it. This was my first Shindell experience. What impressed me the most was his great personality. The man is funny! Between songs, he'd have some story to tell. I guess for those of you that see him often, this is nothing new. He was suppose to have someone with him (Rad Lorkovic) according to an email that Harris Creek Acoustic sent out, but Richard played solo. There was no explanation as to why Rad didn't show up. Actually, I think I liked him just solo, especially in this type of setting. I'm only familiar with "Somewhere Near Paterson", so I wasn't able to keep an accurate setlist. Here's what I remember that he played but not in this order: Are You Happy Now?, Ballad of Mary Magdalen, Next Best Western, Reunion Hill, Kenworth of My Dreams, Confession, Abuelita, Wisteria, Shades of Gray and Transit. There was a song about being lazy too...*very* funny song! He sang more songs, but I didn't recognize them. Maybe if anyone else was there, they'll be able to elaborate. When he finished, there was no backstage door, so he went out the front door and waited a little while and then walked back in! So funny! He then told a story about when he and Lucy Kaplansky had no backstage door and had to go outside and stand in the snow a while before coming back for the encore. When they returned, they were covered with snow! You had to hear the story. It was very comical. After the show, dessert was served. I couldn't stick around, so I didn't have an opportunity to speak to Richard, but I know many of his fans did. It was a great way to see him. Maybe he'll do it again sometime! He said Harris Creek Acoustic had a good thing going! Lucy Kaplansky will be performing there soon. See their webpage for details. http://www.pilot.infi.net/~hca/ Joy ***************************** Joy Munsey jmunsey4@home.com Webpage for Larry Campbell at: http://www.members.home.net/larrycampbell2000/index.htm ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:07:57 -0400 From: "L. Davis" Subject: Re: [RS] Richard Shindell at Harris Creek Acoustic in Hampton, VA Joy Munsey wrote: > (1) >He then told a story about when he and Lucy Kaplansky had no backstage door and had to go outside and stand in the snow a while before coming back for the encore. When they returned, they were covered with snow! Well at Humphrey's in New Haven, which is basically a restaurant type setting with about a square yard for them both to stand in, they did have to go outside, across the restaurant floor, and basifally stand outside by the traffic and then come back in, but the snow may be an embellishment. Natch! (2) anyone else going to hear Dar Williams at of all things, TOAD's PLACE in New Haven? I imagine I will have to elbow through crowds of students -- but they didnt' say it was an "all ages" show! That may mean age-based segregation inside! Bring back the 18-year-old drinking age, PLEASE! and, I dont' even own the Green world yet, will I like the show? lisa, 40 ------------------------------ End of shindell-list-digest V2 #254 ***********************************