New England Music Scrapbook Newsletter
Alan Lewis, Editor

Our Corner of the Rock 'n' Roll Life

June 14, 2008
Issue 2008:279
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We've got Thrills, chills, Dirty Water
. . . What more do you need?
When the big beat hits ya
Comin' from your transistor
. . . Like the T at full speed
When the big beat hits ya...

"Boston Lullaby," Dudick/Naihersey.
. . . Copyright c. 1980 by Camaraderie Music, BMI.
. . . All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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BRATTLEBORO, VT, June 14 - The year 2008 is turning out to be
remarkable. Remarkably so. Much to my surprise, the onset of the
annual early-summer local music scene slowdown, which I thought I
detected around Memorial Day Weekend, actually has not yet
materialized. New England and Northeast local music events keep
coming along at a brisk pace. We received A LOT of news e-mails again
this week: more than I had time to fit in here. Even show bookings
appear to be picking up here and there.
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<> So far, Yahoo's mob-style execution of Yahoo Mail accounts has not
reached this one. We still have fully-functional, traditional Yahoo
Mail Classic. Amazing!
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NEW RELEASES

<> The latest list of new record releases issued by Newbury Comics
includes a nice and rather varied sprinkling of discs by New
England-connected artists.

CD New Releases Available Tuesday, June 10th...

BERGONZI, JERRY-Tenor Talk-$9.99
DINOSAUR JR-Hand It Over-$13.99
HANLEY, KAY-Weaponize-$10.99
JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN-To Survive-$9.99
ZANES, DAN-Nueva York!-$11.88

A member of Clan Lewis thinks DJ Skribble may be a New England act,
though I personally do not know.

DJ SKRIBBLE-Total Club Hits-$12.88

A fact that might interest some people about the following pairing is
that Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys was one of the original Aretha
Franklin fans. She released an album. He bought it. It was as
simple as that. Carl Wilson was extremely important to the success of
The Beach Boys, a thing of which one Boston-area rock journalist, the
great Brett Milano, seems quite aware.

I know nothing about the Beach Boys "U.S. Singles Collection." But
the old "Good Vibrations" box set was done very nicely, and I have no
reason to expect less in this case.

When Aretha Franklin's early Atlantic albums were first reissued on
CD, the sonics were basically the same as the vinyl minus the surface
noise. One would imagine this release of "Aretha Arrives" to be miles
above those early CDs.

BEACH BOYS-U.S. Singles Collection-$99.99
FRANKLIN, ARETHA-Aretha Arrives-$13.99

Incidentally, if I remember right, Carl Wilson once did a tour or at
least part of a tour with The Stompers out of Boston.

Newbury Comics has a promotion going regarding notable releases by Joy
Division.

"Joy Division...

"Purchase any Joy Division CD including the new 'The Best of Joy
Division' CD, the newly remastered 2-disc editions of 'Unknown
Pleasures,' 'Still' and 'Closer' or the soundtrack to the film
'Control' and get an exclusive Newbury Comics 30th Anniversary
commemorative pint glass! Glasses are limited and will be available
at store locations with the purchase of any Joy Division CD while
supplies last. Pint glass is not available with used product. Sale
prices valid thru 6/18/08."

The Best Of $9.99 CD
Still $19.99 2-CD set
Closer $19.99 2-CD set
Unknown Pleasures $19.99 2-CD set
Control Soundtrack $14.99 CD

SOURCE: Newbury Comics, "June 9 Newbury Comics Coupons and New
Releases, June 9, 2008.

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Rounder Records has a forthcoming release by Mike Gordon, late of the
famed Vermont jamband Phish.

"Mike Gordon
The Green Sparrow
Rounder Records
Street Date: August 5, 2008

<> "An artist known for his endless creativity and touring stamina,
Mike Gordon took 2007 off from touring and dedicated his time to
writing his new album, 'The Green Sparrow.' The end result is an
eclectic record boasting the former Phish bassist's skillful
assimilation of free-form rock & roll, calypso, pop and funk that also
showcases an unexpected side to his songwriting. The Green Sparrow
features Gordon's wide range of influences on a winning 10-track album
that reminds us that he is one of the most imaginative and
mold-breaking artists in music today. Recorded at Mike's home studio
in Vermont and mixed at The Barn (his former band's studio and art
space). The Green Sparrow features guest appearances from Gordon's
Phish band mates Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell, Bill Kreutzmann
(Grateful Dead), Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones), Ivan Neville and horn
players from Antibalas."

SOURCE: Amy Gaudreau, "July/August New Releases From Rounder Records,"
June 11, 2008.
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PRESS RELEASES THIS WEEK

<> The Green River Festival is a major item on the annual events
calendar of the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. It looks as
though this year's festival has a great lineup of talent. But even if
it were otherwise, Eric Royer's one-man band likely all by itself
would be worth the trip.

<> "Interlude" CD to benefit MusiCares.

<> Seventh Annual Americana Awards announcement of this year's nominees.

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DIDI STEWART
Somebody To Love

<> "Didi Stewart lives her childhod fantasy on Saturday June 14, 7
p.m. at the Hatch Shell on the Boston Esplanade. She'll be filling in
for Grace Slick ('White Rabbit,' 'Somebody to Love') with Jefferson
Airplane/Starship at the WODS Summer Concert Series.

"The concert is free. Bring a picnic, your friends, your dogs, your
significant other (but don't take the brown acid).

"The band will be opening for America ('Horse With No Name,' 'Sister
Golden Hair')."

SOURCE: Didi Stewart, "Didi Stewart Does Grace Slick," June 13, 2008.

DIDI STEWART HAS a great big voice, and she is a fantastic rock
singer. So this ought to be an amazing experience for her and an
amazing show for everyone else. She logged some time at Studio
Bopnique not long ago, though we don't know what sort of recording
project she is working on. Her last couple projects have been real
departures for her, the latest being an album of original country
songs. It should surprise no one who is familiar with Didi's work
that the country record includes some catchy tunes. One in particular
- "Something Wicked" - has stuck with me, and I have had it in my head
on repeat play this week.

Incidentally, Ms. Stewart must get up really early. I picked up her
message 5 a.m.-ish the day it is dated. It was my first mail check of
the day, so who knows how much earlier it may have been sent.

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FOX PASS: LAST SHOW UNTIL AUGUST
+ PLUS
THE RETURN OF THE MARSHALLS

<> I had not seen the band name, The Marshalls, for a good long time,
except in reference to the past. And I wondered, when seeing a
Marshalls show listing with Fox Pass, whether this is something new
(again), or maybe I had just been missing Marshalls events all this
time. But, in fact, the latest mailing from Fox Pass does, indeed,
seem to be telling us that the band, The Marshalls, has been away but
is now back. Here is the word from Fox Pass:

THE LAST CHANCE TO SEE FOX PASS UNTIL AUGUST.

PLUS ... THE RETURN OF THE MARSHALLS!!

Saturday June 14, 2008
The Cantab / Club Bohemia
(617) 354-2685
738 Massachusetts Ave
Central Square
Cambridge, Massachusetts

. . . 9:00. > The Marshalls
. . . 10:00 > The Montgomeries
. . . 11:00 > FOX PASS
. . . 12:00 > Leon Rich

http://www.club-bohemia.com/

SOURCE: Fox Pass, "This Saturday Cantab" [Sunday, the World?], June 9,
2008.

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NAOMI SOMMERS
At Radio Bean
Burlington, Vermont
Saturday, June 14

<> We have been on Naomi Sommers' mailing list for months, and she is
now dropping hints that a variety of NS news items are coming our way
near-term. Meanwhile, she has a booking for this very day at a
popular, intimate Burlington, Vermont room, Radio Bean.

Saturday, June 14th
8 pm
Radio Bean
8 N. Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT
http://www.radiobean.com/

SOURCE: Naomi Sommers, "Shows in Vermont This Weekend," June 12, 2008.

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NIGHTINGALE
At North End Studio
Burlington, Vermont
Saturday, June 14
Then on to Quebec...

<> "Nightingale has a couple of great events coming up. Coming right
up this weekend, Saturday, June 14, we have a concert in Burlington
[Vermont] at the North End Studio. We haven't done a show in
Burlington for several years, so please come and bring your friends or
tell someone you know who lives in the area to come.

"Then on July 4, we will be traveling to Quebec City to represent
Vermont in a Cross-Border concert celebrating Quebec's 400th
anniversary with a delegation of musicians from New England. There
are representative performers from each state, and we feel honored to
be chosen as the Vermont Band. While we're in the area, we will
perform Saturday in Saint-Jean-de-Martha, Quebec, at an event Jerry
has played before and says has a fun crowd."

SOURCE: Becky Tracy, "Nightingale Summer Newsletter," June 10, 2008.

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SETH GLIER
At Tupelo Music Hall
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Saturday, June 14

"Tupelo Music Hall This Saturday

<> "This Saturday will be Seth's 5th appearance at the Tupelo Music
Hall. It was here where he opened for Tim Reynolds, Ellis Paul,
Cheryl Wheeler, and Livingston Taylor. Tupelo Music Hall is Seth's
favorite music venue in America.

"This will be Seth's first appearance as a headliner. He will be
performing with Ryan Hommel on Guitar. The evening will also feature
and incredibly talented female singer-songwriter, Amber Rubarth.

"Tupelo Music Hall seat over 250 people, is an all age venue, and
allows guests (over age 21) to bring their own beer and wine only.
Wine glasses and bottle openers are available for your use at no charge.

WHERE:
Tupelo Music Hall
4 Young Road
Londonderry, NH.

WHEN:
Saturday, June 14th
Showtime at 8:00 P.M.

Tupelo Music Hall

SOURCE: SethGlier.com, "Two Great Shows This Weekend," June 13, 2008.

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It Is Time for
THE STUMBLEWEEDS

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Jerky's Bar and Grille
71 Richmond Street
Providence, RI 02903
www.myspace.com/jerkysbar
tel. 401-621-2244

THE STUMBLEWEEDS

JOHNNY CARLEVALE & THE ROLLIN' PINS
. . . CD Release Party 2!

ACE BROWN & HIS OHIO VALLEY BOYS

http://www.stumbleweeds.com/

SOURCE: Lynnette Lenker, "Providence, Rhode Island: Saturday, June 14
at Jerky's - Stumbleweeds, Johnny Carlevale (CD Release), Ace Brown,"
June 14, 2008.

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REBECCA PADULA
Live on Vermont Public Radio
Sunday, June 15

Radio broadcasts, involving New England-connected artists on stations
that stream, are right up our line. Yet you would be surprised how
rare is the occasion when we receive an announcement of an event of
this sort far enough in advance to post it in our newsletter. Special
thanks, then, to Rebecca Padula for letting us know as early as she did.

Robert Resnik's "All the Traditions" is a REALLY important show on
Vermont's weekly radio calendar.

<> "Sunday I'm back in Vermont and you can catch me live on Vermont
Public Radio in the afternoon probably around 2 p.m. on All the
Traditions with host Robert Resnik. Songwriter Carol Abair and I will
be singing a few tunes and talking about Carol's new CD, 'Voices of
Friends,' which will be released next weekend. Check us out at

http://www.vpr.net

or 107.9FM in Vermont."

SOURCE: Contact at Rebecca Padula Dot Com, "Down on the Farm This
Weekend," June 13, 2008.

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SOMETYMES WHY
At Bonnaroo, Sunday

<> "We're psyched to be playing the Bonnaroo Music Festival this
weekend in Manchester, Tennessee. See us Sunday the 15th on the Troo
Cafe Stage (6:40-7:30pm).

"Other artists playing that day (just to entice you to come out in
case you're on the fence!): Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet,
Jakob Dylan and the Gold Mountain Rebels, The Lee Boys, Broken Social
Scene, Solomon Burke, the Yonder Mountain Stringband, the Greencards
and many many more...

More info at

http://www.bonnaroo.com/

http://www.sometymeswhy.com/

SOURCE: Sometymes Why, "Bonnaroo on Sunday," June 12, 2008.

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GOLI: SOON TO BE ON DISC
It's So Nice To Have You Back
Where You Belong

<> "Against all odds Val and I were able to finish recording our very
first EP as GOLI! Eight of our new favorite songs are being mixed as
we speak and we are hand crafting beautiful coats for the CDs while
awaiting their arrival. A lot of work has gone into it and more
importantly, a lot of love.

"This will be a very limited edition of 100 copies in unique packaging
which will be close to impossible to duplicate later, so please, come
join us as we let our first born out into the world:

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 2008
LIZARD LOUNGE

. . . 1667 Mass Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts
. . . 21+, $10 ($8 in advance)

http://www.lizardloungeclub.com

9pm Alec K. Redfearn http://www.myspace.com/aleckredfearn

10pm SarAH RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins http://www.myspace.com/
sarahrabdau

11pm goli (special appearance of the Fluttr Effect boys for a song)
http://www.myspace.com/golimusic

12am The Orange Ocean http://www.myspace.com/theorangeocean

"We really hope to share this experience with you all!"

SOURCE: Vessela Stoyanova, "EP-Release Show for Goli," June 13, 2008.

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BASTILLE DAY A-GO-GO
"Duet Night"
Lizard Lounge
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Saturday, July 12

"The Bastille Day A-Go-Go

. . . Saturday, July 12
. . . Lizard Lounge, Cambridge, Massachusetts

<> "It's 'Duet Night!' featuring guest performances by Laurie
Sargent/Billy Conway; Dave and Katie Champagne; Jen D'Angora/Ed
Valauskas; plus Jim Infantino, Chandler Travis, and much more. Info
at MardiGrasBalls.com"

SOURCE: Shaun Wolf Wortis, "The Bastille Day A-Go-Go Is July 12," June
11, 2008.

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JOE HUTCHINSON
"Hollylake and Silverwood" CD

Joe Hutchinson is an ex-New Jersey kid who, last I knew, was in Los
Angeles. He has been no stranger to Boston, though, his wife being a
Newton, Massachusetts gal.

<> "Comparisons to John Lennon and Ray Davies continue to pour in as
songwriter Joe HUTCH Hutchinson delivers yet another CD of melodic
gems, outtakes, and lo-fi soundscapes, this one featuring several cool
covers of songs by Buddy Holly, Dramarama, and The Lemonheads.

"His fourth release, 'Hollylake and Silverwood,' appears on
Rankoutsider Records, a new label run by respected industry veteran
Pat Todd (former leader of Lazy Cowgirls).

"Graduates of the original Silverlake underground pop scene, Hutch
mines classic 60's & 70's rock to create 'retro-forward' soundscapes
that draw the listener in, but it's the quality songwriting and choice
of cover tunes that keep you coming back again and again."

SOURCE: Joe Hutchinson, "New Hutch CD - 'Hollylake and Silverwood,'"
June 10, 2008.

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BRENDAN BRADY
Dropkick Murphys Fundraising Efforts To Help

<> "As some of you may remember several weeks ago Dropkick Murphys
asked for your help in supporting a fundraising effort on behalf of
our friend Brendan Brady.

http://www.brendanbrady.org

"Well we are here to say that as always you guys continue to blow our
mind. The outpouring of support, letters of encouragement, and
financial assistance you showed the Brady family exceeded our
expectations ten fold. It is truly an amazing honor to have you folks
as fans and friends. It is such a great feeling in this day and age
to be a part of something like this and to have people like yourselves
in our lives. Thanks in large part to all of you Brendan will be able
to receive the evaluations, treatment and resources he needs to
further his growth and development. On behalf of the Brady family and
the Dropkick Murphys thank you for everything you've done in helping
Brendan!

"God bless you all,

"The Brady Family and Dropkick Murphys"

SOURCE: Dropkick Murphys, "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You," June 7, 2008.

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THE DENNIS BRENNAN BAND
. . . and
JENNIFER KIMBALL

<> On Sunday, Dennis Brennan, his bandmates, and Jennifer Kimball have
what looks to be another important booking at Banjo Jim's on
Manhattan's Lower East Side, a 5-string establishment if ever there
was one.

Sunday, June 15
THE DENNIS BRENNAN BAND
Kevin Barry, Dennis Brennan, Richard Gates, Duke Levine, Shawn Pelton
Banjo Jim's
9th and Ave. C, Lower East Side
NYC
212 777-0869

. . . Jennifer Kimball at 7 pm
. . . The Duke Levine Band at 8:30
. . . The Dennis Brennan Band at 9:30

One night before, The Dennis Brennan Band makes a stop at the Iron
Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Saturday, June 14
THE DENNIS BRENNAN BAND
Iron Horse Music Hall
20 Center St.
Northampton, Massachusetts
KB, BB, DB, DL and AM with JOHN CATE opening at 7 pm. Go to

http://www.iheg.com/

for more information, directions and advance tix.

SOURCE: Dennis Brennan, "DBB XXX HOT!!!" June 9, 2008.

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Query
UNIVERSAL UNDERPASS
(also known as The Orphans)

<> "I am a former member of the Universal Underpass (originally 'The
Orphans') a rock band that performed in Boston and around New England.

"My brother Galen formed the group. At 15 yrs. old I was playing
drums for the Orphans at The Casino in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.

"We were the opening act at the Psychedelic Supermarket in Kenmore
Square and The Catacombs in Boston as the Universal Underpass, in the
later 1960's.

"I was wondering if you'ld have any information on our group
performing in Boston in that time period?

"Thank you

"Renee Rossop and (my brother lead singer, Galen Rossop), ( organ
Peter Craig) (lead guitar Keith Murphy)"

Write

rr at believeinlife dot com

or, if you would prefer, respond to us by way of the following Web page:

http://www.geocities.com/nemsbook/fred.htm

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BRIAN VIGLIONE
Of the Dresden Dolls

"Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen

<> "Mr. V here, to tell you that I have the great pleasure of joining
The WORLD/INFERNO Friendship Society this year on tours across the
U.S., Europe and will be performing with them in their theatrical
stage show, 'Addicted to Bad Ideas: Peter Lorre's 20th Century.' The
band is a force of nature on stage and have been good friends for many
years.

"While I was on tour, A Great and Triumphant Overhaul took place and
the band is now ready to dive into the second half of 2008 with a
wonderful new US booking agency, new merchandise company, spanking new
MySpace and Web Site, and a couple new members to add to the
SwingPunkSoul Fricassee."

SOURCE: The Dresden Dolls, "Fan Ticket Prices for Amanda With Boston
Pops! Brian With World/Inferno! More," June 9, 2008.

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SUMMER FESTIVALS QUERY

<> If there is a mid-summer to late summer music festival that you are
particularly excited about and you would be willing to share your
enthusiasm with us, please e-mail us by way of the following Web page:

http://www.geocities.com/nemsbook/fred.htm

Perhaps in addition to the name of the festival and where and when it
happens you could say a bit about what makes this particular festival
special - say, an important or unusual booking, consistent excellence
in programming - those sorts of things. Last year and so far this
year, many recommendations to us have been based in very large part on
a festival's extraordinary location.

What we mostly need, I think, festival-wise, is a First Annual Boston
Groupie News Punk-Fest.
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JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN
"To Survive" CD
Order Your Copy Right Now
Obey This Lawful Police Woman Order

<> "Joan As Police Woman's new album TO SURVIVE is out now, you can
order your copy today!"

http://www.joanaspoliceowoman.com/

SOURCE: Joan As Police Woman, "'To Survive' Out Now," June 8, 2008.
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"Kallet, Epstein and Cicone Concert - Sunday, July 20th, Somerville, MA

<> "Special summertime concert in honor of the new trio CD, 'Heart
Walk!' For those of you that missed our CD-release in Watertown last
month, here's another chance: an intimate, acoustic, air-conditioned
show on Sunday July 20, 7:30pm, at Third Life Studio in Union Square,
Somerville, Massachusetts. Only 45 tickets will be sold - advance
ticket purchase strongly recommended."

http://www.cindykallet.com/

SOURCE: Cindy Kallet, "Kallet, Epstein and Cicone July 20th Concert,"
June 8, 2008.
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RACHAEL SAGE
"Chandelier" CD in Stores Now

<> "Just back from a whirlwind week-plus of shows in Texas, London,
Iowa, Minnesota and New York City, and already so much more news to
share. Most notably: Rachael's 8th CD 'Chandelier' hits stores
nationwide June 10th - woo hoo! - so please head out to your local
music shop & show some indie-love!!

"*Note: If they don't carry it or ask you to special order it, please
drop us an email with the name/location of the retailer and we'll
kindly ask our distributor to fill in those gaps."

SOURCE: MPress Records, "Rachael Sage: CMJ, Barnes & Noble, Performing
Songwriter," June 9, 2008.
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DANNY DAVIS
Ex-Bostonian

<> The following was posted on Friday at Yahoo entertainment news:

Danny Davis, who put horns in country music, dies Reuters - Fri Jun
13, 11:05 AM ET

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Grammy award winner Danny Davis, who
pioneered the use of horns in country music, has died aged 83, his
publicist Betty Hofer said on Friday.
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JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN
The Mug Shot

<> "[L]ook for Joan on the cover of the premier issue of Blurt
Magazine, out Tuesday."

http://www.blurt-online.com/

http://www.joanaspoliceowoman.com/

SOURCE: Joan As Police Woman, "'To Survive' Out Now," June 8, 2008.
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SUSIE GHAHREMANI
The Podcast

<> Susie Ghahremani has a new podcast, which I take to be a Snoozer
product. "Snoozer" is the name Ghahremani uses when making music as a
one-woman band.

For some reason, all the Web addresses in Ghahremani's news e-mail
broke up, whereas her e-mail addresses did not. I can't fix the Web
address for this podcast because I don't quite know what would make it
right. It seems to make sense, then, for Susie/Snoozer fans to visit

http://www.boygirlparty.com/

and hunt up the new podcast either there or by linking to a MySpace
site or whatever.
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TOM RUSH
Reunion Shows
Over the Past Few Days

The shows noted below by Tom Rush are now things of the recent past.
But for those who are interested in keeping track of what Rush is up
to these days, there is interesting reading to be had.

<> "It's reunion week on the road. On Wednesday I'm at the Cactus
Café in Austin with my old New Hampshire buddy, Bill Staines. (This
one somehow fell through the cracks at the booking agency and so
didn't get posted at TomRush.com until just now - sorry 'bout that.)
I haven't seen Bill in a long long time, and I'm hoping (only hoping,
mind you) that I can talk him into joining me on stage for a song or
two. Merrimack County? Mighty Storm?

"Thursday I'm at the McDavid Studio at the Bass Performance Hall in
Fort Worth. No reunion element here, just a very lovely space at the
Bass. For those of you in the area who know the Bass, I need say no
more. I'd pay to go to the Bass even if nobody were playing.

"Friday - ah Friday! Manship Theater in Baton Rouge with my old
sidekicks Duke Bardwell on bass and Casey Kelly on guitar. This will
be major mojo, and major fun! I haven't seen Duke since the early
'70s. He left my employ to go to work for some guy named Elvis, quit
music altogether for a while, and is now back into it in a big way.
Casey Kelly I've seen from time to time in Nashville, but we haven't
had a chance to sit down and play in decades. We've been rehearsing
by email, sort of, and will grind the rust off a bunch of tunes Friday
afternoon. If you're anywhere within striking distance, this will be
very special!"

SOURCE: Tom Rush, "A Note From Tom Rush," June 9, 2008.

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GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL
At Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, Massachusetts

PRESS RELEASE

[June 10, 2008]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

22nd ANNUAL GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ACCLAIMED, DIVERSE MUSICAL
LINE-UP FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE IN GREENFIELD, MA JULY 17,18,19 WITH
LUCINDA WILLIAMS HEADLINING

THE GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL, Western New England's favorite summer
festival will be held July 18 & 19, 2008 on the grounds of Greenfield
Community College (I-91, Exit 26, Greenfield, MA). Presented by the
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, this celebration combines music
on two stages, food, crafts, a dance tent, a wide array of kid's
activities and entertainment, and hot air balloons for the Pioneer
Valley's biggest outdoor event of the summer. This is the only music
festival in Massachusetts that features hot air balloons and rides.
Complete event information is available by calling (413) 773-5463, via
e-mail: fccc@..., and on the web

http://www.greenriverfestival.com/

THURSDAY, July 17: FREE Festival Kick-Off Concert with Richard
Shindell, Mark Erelli, and Caroline Herring at the Greenfield Energy
Park (50 Miles Street) in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Music starts at
6:00 PM and donations will be accepted for the Energy Park. Please
call 413-774-6051 for more information.

FRIDAY, July 18: MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS: Jimmie Vaughan featuring Lou
Ann Barton, Eilen Jewell, and The Red Stick Ramblers.

This year's festival features a brand new dance tent as the second stage!

DANCE TENT INAUGURAL BALL featuring: Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys,
The Red Stick Ramblers, and Miss Tess and The Bon Ton Parade. Gates
open at 5:00 PM and the music starts at 6:00. The evening closes with
a spectacular balloon illumination at 9:30 PM.

SATURDAY, July 19: 6:00 AM - Hot Air Balloon launch (free admission to
launch).

MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS: Lucinda Williams, Mavis Staples, Los
Straightjackets, Crooked Still, Forro In The Dark, The Greencards, and
Caroline Herring.

DANCE TENT PERFORMERS: Little Sandy & The Fly-Rite Boys, Royer's One
Man Band, Big Sandy & The Fly-Rite Boys, The Sacred Shakers, Primate
Fiasco, Gokh-Bi System, and Forro In The Dark.

Saturday starts with free admission to the grounds for a traditional
6:00 AM balloon launch. Gates open to paying festival goers at 1 PM
and the music starts at 2 PM. Games, songs, and activities for
children will be featured all day. Adults may picnic and visit a
variety of booths where craftspeople will be showing their original
work, all while enjoying world-class music. Plenty of food and
beverages including ethnic specialties, vegetarian, and great classic
American fare will be available throughout the event. An evening hot
air balloon launch is scheduled at 6:00 PM.

SUNDAY, July 20: 6:00 AM - Hot Air Balloon launch. Free admission.

ADMISSION: Discounted weekend tickets are available through July 11th.
Discounted cost is $40 for both Friday and Saturday. At the gate
prices: Friday, $25. Saturday, $45, $60 for weekend. Children under 12
are free. Tickets may be purchased on line by credit card at

http://www.greenriverfestival.com/

Tickets are also available at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
office (395 Main Street in Greenfield), all Turn It Up! locations,
World Eye Books in Greenfield, Elmer's Store in Ashfield, and the
Greenfield Welcome Center at the Rotary in Greenfield.

BALLOON RIDES: Pre-festival price is $200 per person, $225 at the
event. Call (413) 773-5463 for reservations and more details. Balloon
Rides may also be purchased on-line at

http://www.greenriverfestival.com/

Passengers must be over the age of 10 and in good health. If you are
pregnant, recently released from the hospital, have current broken
bones or casts you will not be able to qualify to purchase a ride.
Passengers under the age of 18 must have parental permission or the
parent must fly with them. Riders are accepted at the discretion of
the ride operator. All passengers will be required to sign a release
form provided at the Festival balloon tent.

The balloons, due to winds, can only inflate and fly during early
morning or evening hours. They do not fly during the day.

Rain or shine, the festival takes place on the grounds of Greenfield
Community College, Greenfield, Massachusetts. One mile from the Route
2 / Interstate 91 rotary at I-91 exit 26.

Plenty of free parking is available on site. Balloon rides are
weather permitting. Sorry, no dogs or alcohol are permitted at the
festival.

http://www.greenriverfestival.com/


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"INTERLUDE" CD

. . . Including Jonatha Brooke, Catie Curtis,
. . . Terri Hendrix, Kelly Willis,
. . . and Many More Artists

To Benefit MusiCares

FINNEGAN ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF INTERLUDE A CHARITY CD TO BENEFIT
MUSICARES FOUNDATION®

Featuring a Distinguished Line-Up of Critically Acclaimed Independent
Artists

Including Kelly Willis, Eleni Mandell, Ana Egge

With a Previously Unreleased Track from Chuck Prophet

Downloads Available on June 23rd to Benefit MusiCares® at
www.Finnegan.com

Washington, DCâ€"Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, an
intellectual property law firm of 350 lawyers, is set to release
Interlude, a charity CD to benefit musicians through MusiCares®, which
ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial,
medical and personal need. For the last 10 years Finnegan has hosted an
impressive selection of critically acclaimed musical artists to
perform at
its annual International Trademark Association (INTA) reception. This
year, Finnegan chose to celebrate ten years of amazing performances with
a commemorative CD that would help support musicians in need through a
donation to the MusiCares Foundation. All of the musicians on the CD
have donated their music. Downloads are available with a donation to
MusiCares at www.finnegan.com.

At first glance it may seem an odd pairing, however Rob Litowitz
(Finnegan partner, music fan, and founder of indie label Parkinsong
Records)
credits some of the growth and reputation of his firm’s trademark
practice to the unique relationship that it has developed with this cast
of burgeoning and established musical artists. Finnegan takes pride in
the fact that it has had the opportunity to introduce colleagues and
friends to so many wonderful independent alternative artists. Wanting to
give back to the music community, Finnegan decided to make a charitable
donation to MusiCares and release a CD to commemorate the artists and
their memorable performances.

Over the years, Litowitz and his partners have managed to gather-up
some of the most talented independent musicians for their events.
Contributing to the CD is Austin’s critically acclaimed country
artist Kelly
Willis, Boston folk-pop singer Catie Curtis, torch singer Eleni
Mandell, silken-voiced folk singer-songwriter Ana Egge, Chicago
indie-rock
husband and wife duo Utah Carol, country rock band Last Train Home,
Atlanta folk rocker Michelle Malone, classically trained violinist turned
Americana artist Amy Farris, folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonatha
Brooke, Houston singer-songwriter Sarah Hickman and GRAMMY-winning
songwriter Terri Hendrix. Also, legendary sideways roots rocker Chuck
Prophet has contributed the previously unreleased track “Bring on the
Love.”

Through a donation to MusiCares, Finnegan and its artist “alumni”
are supporting musicians and helping to ensure that those in the music
industry have access to a support system. MusiCares is a charitable
foundation of The Recording Academy®, which supports the music community
and honors artists’ achievements through the annual GRAMMY Awards.

-MORE-

Track Listing:

Track 1: Catie Curtis-“Find You Now”

Track 2: Chuck Prophet-"Bring On The Love"

Track 3: Eleni Mandell-“My Twin”

Track 4: Ana Egge-“Apple Tree”

Track 5: Utah Carol-“Come Back Baby”

Track 6: Last Train Home- “Quarter to 3”

Track 7: Michelle Malone- “Beyond the Mountain”

Track 8: Amy Farris-“Anyway”

Track 9: Jonatha Brooke-“Walking”

Track 10: Sara Hickman-“A Song of You”

Track 11: Kelly Willis-“You and Your Sister”

Track 12: Terri Hendrix-“Soul of My Soul”

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a
safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.
MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial,
medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with
integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources
and attention of the music industry on human service issues that
directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For
more information, please visit

http://www.musicares.com/

SOURCE: Annissa Mason, "Law Firm Pairs with Musicians for Interlude CD
to Benefit MusiCares," June 12, 2008.


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SEVENTH ANNUAL AMERICANA AWARDS
Nominees

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE
7th ANNUAL AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS SHOW
THURS., SEPT. 18, 2008
RYMAN AUDITORIUM

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE

7th ANNUAL AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS SHOW

Thursday, September 18 at Legendary Ryman Auditorium

NASHVILLE, June 11, 2008 â€" Today, the Americana Music Association
announced the nominees for the organization’s 2008 Honors and Awards
ceremony, slated for September 18 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Esteemed roots music innovators BĂ©la Fleck and Abigail Washburn read the
list of awards candidates to a crowd of industry executives, artists
and tastemakers gathered in BMI’s Music Row lobby.

Selected by members of the Americana Music Association, the 2008
nominees reflect the genre’s penchant for harboring exciting roots
artists
capable of career longevity and enthralling reinvention. The
nominees’ eligibility is based on work released between June 1,
2007 and May
31, 2008.

The 2008 Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Nominees
include:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Alison Krauss & Robert Plant
Raising Sand

Hayes Carll
Trouble in Mind

James McMurtry
Just Us Kids

Levon Helm
Dirt Farmer


ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Steve Earle
Levon Helm
Jim Lauderdale
James McMurtry

INSTUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR

Buddy Miller
Chris Thile
Gurf Morlix
Sam Bush

NEW EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Justin Townes Earle
Mike Farris
Ryan Bingham
The Steeldrivers

SONG OF THE YEAR

“Broken”
Tift Merritt

“Cheney’s Toy”
James McMurtry

“Gone Gone Gone”
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant

“Poor Old Dirt Farmer”
Levon Helm

“She Left Me for Jesus”
Hayes Carll


DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR

Alison Krauss & Robert Plant
Drive By Truckers
Kane Welch Kaplin
The Avett Brothers

“The artists housed under the Americana umbrella truly create
today’s most critically acclaimed, socially relevant and culturally
profound
music,” said AMA executive director Jed Hilly. “The nominees
represent the elite of the elite, and we could not be more proud to work
with and for such provocative creators.”

The winners will be announced September 18 at the historic Ryman
Auditorium during the 7th Annual Americana Music Association’s
Honors and
Awards Show. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale and featuring a band led by Buddy
Miller, the Honors & Awards ceremony will also recognize iconic
troubadour John Hiatt with the Lifetime Achievement Award in
Songwriting and
Jason and the Scorchers with a Lifetime Achievement Award in
Performance. Additional honorees and performers will be announced in
the coming
months.

Slated for Wednesday, September 17 through Saturday, September 20, the
9th Annual Americana Festival and Conference will offer daily seminars,
panels and networking opportunities at the Nashville Convention
Center. Each evening brings more than 80 stacked Americana showcases
to key
venues throughout Nashville. Approximately 2,000 industry executives,
artists and fans are expected this year.

A limited number of Americana Honors and Awards pre-sale tickets are
now available through the AMA office for $45; call 615.386.6936 to
purchase tickets and obtain more information. Showcase wristbands
granting
admission to all three evenings of invigorating live music showcases are
also now available for only $35 via www.americanamusic.org and will be
attainable at Nashville music retailers and other locations in early
August. Conference registration includes access to all panels and
presentations, the trade show, select meals, invitations to all
sanctioned
parties, a conference program guide, goody bag, a ticket to the Honors &
Awards ceremony, showcase wristband and more. Registration through June
17 is only $300 for AMA members and $400 for non-members. On June 18,
registration becomes $350 and $450, respectively.

As the event approaches, the general public may also purchase tickets
for the ceremony through the Ryman and Ticketmaster outlets. Wristbands
granting admission to all evening showcases will also available to non
members of the Association at a later date. To learn more about
becoming a member of the Americana Music Association, access detailed
conference information and buy tickets, please visit
www.americanamusic.org.

The two-hour Americana Music Association Honors and Awards event will
be broadcast live on XM Satellite Radio, and rebroadcast on Sirius
Satellite Radio and BBC2 Radio.

The Renaissance is the official hotel of the Americana Music
Conference. Major sponsors include ASCAP, Baja Fresh, BMI, echo,
First Amendment
Center, GAC, The Gibson Foundation, Lost Highway Records, Proper Music
Group, Rounder Records, SESAC, Sugar Hill Records and Vanguard Records.

About the Americana Music Association

The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization
whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music
and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and
economic viability of professionals in this field. Dedicated to
building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who
participate in that industry, the Americana Music Association works
closely with artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media,
festivals, agents, publishers and more to help organize and build the
infrastructure necessary for the Americana genre to achieve success
both creatively and financially.

SOURCE: Lisa Shively, "Nominees Announced for Americana Honors and
Awards," June 12, 2008.

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