Sitting here with a bourbon - listen to Birches for the second time - lots of great songs and memories.... Thought I'd try to reach out on the internet for...
Bonjour, Just wondering if this group is still operational? Any news of Bill's new novel, of the Best of album announced last year and of any european tour? ...
Hi yall. I just wanted to sounds out and see if there were any folks out there lurking, like I vae been doing, or if there truly are just a few of us checking...
Pleased to find this newsgroup devoted to Bill. I got into his music with the "Inside" CD and then worked my way backwards and forwards to complete the...
peter thompson
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Apr 2, 2002 11:20 pm
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My 'First Time": Heard "My Home Town" long ago on a Philo (I think) early sampler. Saw the guy's name as appearing at McCabe's in Santa Monica CA. Went to...
Hi Everyone: Just wanted to let you know about some upcoming performances by Bill-- Saturday, April 6th Bull Run in Shirley, MA 978-425-4311 they have a full...
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Apr 4, 2002 7:39 pm
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... He could always hide behind his guitar a la Peter Sellers/ Inspector Clouseau. Though, as I recall, that turned out to be a little less than free of...
Hi, Just a note to add to what Ellen said about the NEMO showcase on the 13th. This is at Passims and they webcast their evening shows, so hopefully they will...
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Apr 8, 2002 11:51 am
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Yesterday was a surreal day for me at the Passim show. It was literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to see my two favorite songwriters seated next to each...
peter thompson
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Apr 15, 2002 2:38 am
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So, I got Land of the Bottom Line--didn't like it. I'm surprised sometimes about how many professional writers don't follow their high school english...
Rob- The first thing you should do is stop reading right here and go out and see John Gorka live. "The Company You Keep" marks a return to Red House Records,...
Thanks, J, for the speedy, but thoughtful, response. I will follow both of your tips--Temporary Road, and live Gorka. Well, I guess it was 5 tips or so if you...
Hi folks! Does anyone happen to know the chords to Barstow? I love the song and can't figure out all the chords from listening to the song! Any others from the...
... I would recommend them. I also enthusiastically second the recommendation that you see him live. Mike Schaefer...
Michael Schaefer
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May 6, 2002 2:52 pm
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VersesL D-G-A7 Refrain: G-A7-D-Bm-G-A7-D-G-A7, etc. The most important part is the baseline, walkdown. Is that what you're missing? I've never been skilled...
Bill's song Summer Night is this month's MP3 download at www.markerelli.com "This month's track was written by one of my songwriting idols, Bill Morrissey....
I sort of burned out on Gorka quickly. Back in the 90's. The early 90's. He is repetative. And trite. However.....you may wish to give Peter Keane a listen...
Here's what I was able to figure out. Barstow Bill Morrissey from the CD "Bill Morrissey" Key=F Capo 3 Play like D-G-A (Bm) Intro: D- D/C# - D/A - D/B - D/B...
Not quite right. It's an A7, not a whole A. Plus, you've got it slightly misplaced--he stays on G and plays around in the baseline before going to the...
Hey! Wadda ya want for nuttin? :-) Like I said, that's what I came up with. As they say, close enuf for rock-n-roll. Hehehhehee ===== "Unburdened By The...
I have just heard that Bill Morrissey will be playing at the Great Waters Folk Festival in Wolfeboro, NH. Excellent!! This is a great spot for anyone who is...
Hi everyone! I play guitar but do not read music, so I was wondering if anyone in this group would be so kind as to give me the chords to: "Oil Money" and...
Hopefully someone can help. I'm seeking any live recordings of Bill. I've got a wide variety of material I'm more than willing to trade. Please email me if you...
Still shopping publishers, from what I know. Jay ... From: "dnsnowels" <dnsnowels@...> To: <Birches@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 10:26 PM ...