For those who missed yesterday's in-studio performance of Dance With
Me and No Baby I:

http://homepage.mac.com/drdavidwelsh/iMovieTheater37.html

(forgive the poor audio quality...I had a minor snafu in the taping
process).

David


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In case you missed it: 
http://homepage.mac.com/drdavidwelsh/iMovieTheater36.html

David

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Of course, when I said Merle Haggard, I really meant Waylon Jennings.....

--- In hitchhiking@yahoogroups.com, "cre618" <jepsteen@...> wrote:

The Last Waltz.

Well, unfortunately, Martin Scorsese and his cameras weren't there to document
the
festivities, but Saturday night brought a fitting end to Rhett Miller's decade
of
performances at Largo.

For those that don't know much about the history of Largo, and its plan to move
in May to
a new space in LA, here is a link:

http://theguide.latimes.com/blogs/soundboard/2008/03/11/largo-is-moving-from-its\
-
current-spot-to-coronet-theatre/

Thankfully, at the outset, Rhett announced that he was recording both shows
(Friday
(which I sadly didn't attend) and Saturday) for a possible live release. 
Because shows at
Largo are about "flying by the seat of your pants" he was going to focus on
covers, and
possibly release the shows as "The Interpreter – Live at Largo."  Based on last
night, it
should be an amazing CD.

The setlist was obviously tailored to celebrate his final show at Largo.  From
the opening
"This is What I Do," to "Barrier Reef," to "The Other Shoe" (complete with the
Merle
Haggard story), Rhett kept the diehards happy.  But, the real story was the
cover songs.  A
beautiful version of Elvis' "Can't Help Falling in Love," a fun version of the
"Weeds" title
track "Little Boxes" and his MasterCard commercial version of "Homeward Bound"
was just
the beginning.  His version of "Waterloo Sunset," which he called the greatest
song ever
written, was perfect.  The night also included songs by Aztec Camera, Tom T.
Hall (Sneaky
Snake, by request), Elliot Smith, and a riveting version of Fiona Apple's "Paper
Bag," perfect
for the Largo stage.  Of course, there was "Wave of Mutilation" segueing into "I
Wanna Be
Sedated," because, as Rhett said, "They are all folk songs."

There were so many highlights, I'm sure I'm forgetting some.  Of course he
didn't let us
forget that his other band has a new CD coming out.  Great versions of "Dance
With Me,"
"The One," and a stunning "Here's to the Halcyon" which made me excited to hear
the rest
of BIOG.  Other great moments included a new song written for a friend that
spent a year
in Iraq, "Government Man" which channeled his inner Fogerty.  After hearing it
on the KUT
broadcast, I was ecstatic to hear "Bonfire."  The encore gave us a complete
version of
Dylan's "Desolation Row," which really highlighted the final verse (after Rhett
said "it's why
(he's) a songwriter." That performance nicely book ended an earlier performance
of a song
("Champaign, Illinois") that he wrote long ago admittedly stealing Dylan's
melody.

But, it was really the last two songs that brought the meaning of the night into
focus.
After getting us ready for his last ever Largo performance, Rhett launched into
"Rollerskate Skinny" which he said was mostly written in the Largo back room,
emotions
took over, he lost concentration, and aborted the song.  He wasn't finished.  He
asked for
one final request from his wife, Erica.  After much thinking, she picked "My Two
Feet" from
the new record.  After all, Rhett said, tonight is "really about the future."  I
don't think
we'll see that song played with as much poignancy anywhere else.  Finally, he
gave
"Rollerskate Skinny" a second shot and played it perfectly.  The emotion was
obvious as
Rhett soaked up the applause for his final Largo night.

Thanks Rhett, it was one for the ages.

Jack

Thanks! I was lucky enough to get into that show.  I didnt think we were going
to make it.
So many venues I cant sneek my camera into these days, I was happy to be able to
see that show and shoot it!!!


>  WOW! Really great pics justice! well done!

Effin cool.

http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=63047455

Cheers,

frank

...as the 97's return to the Tonight Show on NBC, Thursday April 24,
to play "Dance With Me."

Cheers,

frank

...I have the URL to Murry's new album, complete and streaming, w/ two
free mp3's, and a link to order it at Amazon:

http://tinyurl.com/5c8ww7

It's spooky good. Get it!

Cheers,

frank

WOW!   Really great pics justice!  well done!

Steve Miller

Great pictures!  Thanks for sharing!

http://flickr.com/photos/iamjones/sets/72157604155763888/

I was lucky enough to get to see the guys play SxSW this year.
I wasnt aware Murray had a solo show down there, but I did see their stubbs
show.
Here are some photos I snapped while I was there.
http://flickr.com/photos/iamjones/sets/72157604155763888/

They played several new songs, yet I dont remember any names of them.  They all
sounded good!

A nice interview about the new ablum

http://www.lonestarmusic.com/old97s_08.asp

The Murry cd is not out yet. The name of the cd is "I
Don't Know Where I'm Going But I'm On My Way". He said
he will have a MySpace with a link to buy it and I'm
sure there will be several other ways to purchase it.
The release date on the cd is April 21. I have a copy
of the cd and it is great. 17 songs about God and
trains. It's haunting, moving and some great music.
His voice is sounding great.

michael


--- Tim Marlow <tmarlow@...> wrote:

> Is the Murry solo album out yet?  Does anyone know
> the name or where you can buy it?

Is the Murry solo album out yet?  Does anyone know the name or where you can buy
it?

Thanks

Tim

Harp Magazine is over and done....

"We regret to inform you that Harp has ceased publication, effective
immediately!"

http://harpmagazine.com/subscriptions/subscribe_no_more.cfm

Such a bummer.  Great magazine.  :(

> I haven't been able to find Harp anywhere, either.

I haven't been able to find Harp anywhere, either.

Here's the follow-up:

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2008/03/rhett_miller_clarifies_his_ear.php

Anybody have an mp3 of this?  Seems Harp has gone dead.  Can't buy it anymore.

Thanks!

Jack

--- In hitchhiking@yahoogroups.com, "landings.geo" <landings.geo@...> wrote:
>
> ...is now available on CD. Just pick up the new Harp magazine:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2oxpm2
>
> Cheers,
>
> frank
>

...and Rhett's response is up already...
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2008/03/rhett_miller_clarifies_his_ear.php

Steph

--- In hitchhiking@yahoogroups.com, "landings.geo" <landings.geo@...>
wrote:
>
> ...stirring shit.
>
> And the spoon's being held either by the Dallas Observer, Rhett
> Miller, or Billboard mag, depending on yer POV.
>
>
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2008/03/blame_it_on_the_other_old_97s.php

The 97's new electronic press kit was just released to YouTube:

Check it. That's what I'm about to do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiOUp_xJNcU#GU5U2spHI_4

Cheers,

frank

f.

...stirring shit.

And the spoon's being held either by the Dallas Observer, Rhett
Miller, or Billboard mag, depending on yer POV.

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2008/03/blame_it_on_the_other_old_97s.php

Any PR's good PR, IMO, just so long as you don't get busted for DUI,
or come stumbling out of a club sans Jockey shorts.

Cheers,

frank

This just in... The Old 97's will kick off a headlining tour in
support of their much-anticipated new album, Blame It On Gravity, May
30 in Houston, TX. Find out when the 97's will be coming to your town
by checking out the chart below and stay tuned for updates about
purchasing your tickets.

Blame It On Gravity, the band's seventh studio recording, will be
released May 13 via New West Records and is the band's first album in
4 years Blame It On Gravity finds the band turning up the amps and
returning to the satisfying crunch of its early records. Well known as
an explosive live act, the band is excited to present these new tracks
on stage.

In addition to the tour dates, the band is gearing up for several
in-store appearances in support of Blame It On Gravity. The band will
be in Houston at Cactus Music on May 15 followed by Waterloo Records
in Austin on May 16.

May 30 Meridian - Houston, TX
May 31 House of Blues - Dallas, TX
June 1 Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
June 3 Slowdown - Omaha, NE
June 4 1st Ave - Minneapolis, MN
June 5 Metro - Chicago, IL
June 6 Pageant - St. Louis, MO
June 7 Wakarusa Festival - Lawrence, KS
June 10 Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO
June 11 The Palladium - Salt Lake City, UT
June 13 Richard's on Richard - Vancouver, BC
June 14 Showbox - Seattle, WA
June 15 Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR
June 17 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
June 19 Crash Mansion - Los Angeles, CA
June 20 House of Blues - San Diego, CA

Enjoy the show! - frank

i posted this on wrecked..

did i miss this or has no one noticed. been up for about  5 days if u
search there name on the database at sxsw.com... i heard this
initially at one of my sxsw staff meetings this past weekend.

Old 97s @ SxSw
Thursday, March 13
12:30 a.m.
Stubb's

...is now available on CD. Just pick up the new Harp magazine:

http://tinyurl.com/2oxpm2

Cheers,

frank

107.1 The Peak has a cd of live performances which includes the Old
97's doing the New Kid from when they visited the station (2004?).

Track listing:

Barenaked Ladies - "Easy"
Big Head Todd and The Monsters - "Bittersweet"
Shawn Colvin - "Fill Me Up"
The Fray - "How To Save A Life"
Aqualung - "Brighter Than Sunshine"
Wallflowers - "Beautiful Side Of Somewhere"
Aimee Mann - "Going Through The Motions"
Old 97's - "The New Kid"
Warren Haynes - "Soulshine"
Feist - "Mushaboom"
Augustana - "Stars and Boulevards"
Dar Williams - "Echoes"
Pat DiNizio - "Blood and Roses"
Gin Blossoms - "Learning The Hard Way"
Spin Doctors - "Can't Kick The Habit"

It's $17 including shipping and the money goes to a local charity,
The Food Bank of Westchester.  Order form here:

http://www.1071thepeak.com/promotions/peak_performance/index.php

It's great:

http://tinyurl.com/2jzfq5

NOTE: you'll need to have iTunes installed for that link to work.

Cheers,

frank

...is live. Have a look y'all:

http://old97s.com

If you're on the "old" official mailing list, we're still working on
if/how those names will be transferred to the new list. Because the
amount of data Yahoo provides to list owners is limited, I suspect
everyone on the old list will simply sent a link and invited to join
the new one.

I've joined already. So there you go.

Cheers,

frank
hitbyatrain.com

Lt's try this again (with a better url for easier access):

My review (along with pics and clips) is at the following link:

http://web.mac.com/drdavidwelsh/iWeb/Site%205/Home.html

Enjoy!
Dr. Dave