Hey all . . . Here's a link to an e-interview Tracy gave, which was published in November's "New Sound Magazine" (actually an e-zine). ...
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Jim
jp100@...
Dec 11, 2008 3:21 am
Howdy, I'm wondering if anyone has transcribed "Footsteps of the Faithful" to where it has chords and such. I'm trying to learn it, but I'm not even sure of...
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tuleebird
Dec 11, 2008 6:17 am
That is a really good picture ... captures that bright energy and glow she has in person. Quite a few things mentioned that I didn't know before, and...
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nbretvick
Dec 11, 2008 5:27 pm
Terrific interview, Ron (and yes, great picture, too.) It's a fun read. Interesting insights into Tracy's music and some nice personal stories, too. Tracy...
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Luca, Joseph (EHS)
niz02446
Dec 11, 2008 5:27 pm
Howdy--- Folkwax has just reviewed "American Noel" and given it a perfect score of 10. I've pasted it in below, but to see it in context, and to rate it ...
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evansakes
Jan 7, 2009 5:34 pm
That's just after 1900hrs GMT or in about one hour 30 minutes from now (if anyone can listen live) http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/ Here's the programme playlist...
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RG
rongrittz
Jan 10, 2009 4:14 am
TRACY GRAMMER MUSIC January 2009 Newsletter http://www.tracygrammer.com http://www.myspace.com/tracygrammer ... NEWS Just making it through a Massachusetts...
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nbretvick
Jan 11, 2009 7:42 am
... And I for one can't wait to hear it. Been listening to what I have of Richard's music lately and been thinking of picking up more. He is truly a...
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RG
rongrittz
Jan 11, 2009 5:04 pm
... have of Richard's music lately and been thinking of picking up more. << There are plenty of Richard Shindell fans in this group who'd be happy to make...
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nbretvick
Jan 11, 2009 5:13 pm
Thanks for the links, Ron. I have "Sparrow's Point", "Somewhere Near Patterson, "Courier" and "Vuelta" so far - not a bad start. Neil...
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RG
rongrittz
Jan 11, 2009 5:21 pm
... and "Vuelta" so far - not a bad start. << Well, then you're only missing "Blue Divide," "Reunion Hill" and "South of Delia." The three weakest of his CDs,...
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RG
rongrittz
Jan 15, 2009 6:49 pm
For those of you brave enough to venture out in the cold, Tracy and Jim will be playing a short opening set before tomorrow (Friday) night's Cheryl Wheeler...
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M. Kate McGinn
mkatem67
Jan 16, 2009 5:41 pm
I wonder if she'll do the potato song (to the tune of The Mexican Hat Dance)......
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RG
rongrittz
Jan 16, 2009 6:35 pm
Howdy y'all . . . don't know if you've perused Mr. Jim Henry's site recently (www.jimhenry.net), but our good buddy is now offering guitar lessons via the...
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nbretvick
Jan 16, 2009 7:16 pm
That one and "the Handy House" song are staples of Cheryl's shows (no pun intended) ... Dance)......
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nbretvick
Jan 16, 2009 7:24 pm
That's really cool. Great use of technology, and what a teacher Jim would be! Neil...
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RG
rongrittz
Jan 16, 2009 7:48 pm
... (no pun intended) << See, it's when Cheryl started singing "Handy House" that I stopped being a fan. I'm no prude, but I don't need my folksingers singing...
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linklet@...
linkeretti
Jan 16, 2009 8:38 pm
LOL, well if you want to be technical, it's really more a song about the facilities. I am still a fan, but stopped going to see Cheryl much because she doesn't...
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Cernowain Greenman
cernowain9
Jan 17, 2009 12:45 am
My first exposure to Tracy was through a Cheryl Wheeler concert in Madison, Wisconsin. Hadn't even heard of Tracy, but knew of Cheryl through friends out...
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Cernowain Greenman
cernowain9
Jan 17, 2009 5:54 pm
It's just my opinion, but any folk singer who *doesn't* have a funny poop song in their repetiore isn't worth his or her poop. Folk singers sing about the...
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Linda Silas
lindasilas
Jan 23, 2009 7:47 pm
The amazing Welsh songwriter Jack Harris is looking for places to play for his US tour in May. He opened for Tracy when she toured England. I think lots of...
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Jeff
jk_boudreau
Jan 23, 2009 8:31 pm
As a result of the demise of the Boston Folk Festival. Source <http://strawberryparkblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/bluegrass-festival-adds-\ more-folk.html> Friday,...
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Stephen
iampeacesong
Feb 8, 2009 2:22 am
Greetings everyone! I'm working on a master's degree in Music and this quarter taking a class on contemporary musicology. My term paper is on Politically...
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RG
rongrittz
Feb 8, 2009 2:45 am
... reach them? Finding folks on both side of the political fence would also be valuable. << Well, I can't think of anyone who's written anything on GWB's...
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jess@...
jess913.geo
Feb 8, 2009 9:21 am
I would suggest Myshkin, who can be found at myshkinsrubywarblers.com. All of her albums have some political songs on them, but she has one EP of all ...
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Bob Jordan
fiskadora54
Feb 8, 2009 11:28 am
Neil Young did an entire record, and CSN&Y a tour that's documented on DVD, devoted to an anti-war message. The DVD is interesting to watch, especially if...
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Pam Calegari
oregonfenix
Feb 8, 2009 5:02 pm
Neil Young as well has an entire website devoted to anti-war songs written by others (I believe there are over 3000+ songs you can now download from it,) it's...
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Adam Sweeney
apsweene
Feb 8, 2009 6:09 pm
Hi Stephen, Those are some great suggestions so far. I'd also recommend Julie Miller, William Jolliff (who wrote Laughlin Boy and many other similar ...
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nbretvick
Feb 8, 2009 8:00 pm
Stephen: Check out the Myspace page for Rantcaster - a central Oregon guy writing some modern day protest songs, though admittedly one-sided. Good luck! Neil...
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LuAnna
luanna313
Feb 8, 2009 8:22 pm
John McCutcheon often includes politically themed songs. Many of this political songs are available on his website as free downloads. folkmusic.com John is...
