Bloodlines Mailing List archives March 4-10, 1997
Odd Stewart websites,tourist advice for newlyweds in the UK,
Martin guitars and a new intro - REB
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Subj: Fwd: Any planned dates in Britain ?
Date: 97-03-04
From: Angelbravo@aol.com
Sorry no plans to play the UK anytime in the near future.
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Subj: Rough Sketches CD
Date: 97-03-04
From: tae69@dial.pipex.com (Mark Austin)
Is this coming out in the UK too?
Mark
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Subj: RE: JS Tribute Compilation
Date: 97-03-04
From: rcaplow@decisive.com (Randi Caplow)
I was thinking about giving people a few months and maybe trying to put
something together in late June. If people think they need more time, I think
we can be very informal about setting a deadline. On the other list, the
deadline is literally when enough material has been accumulated to fit on a
tape.
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Subj: Re: John Stewart UK Fan Page - update
Date: 97-03-04
From: slowcoach@easynet.co.uk (Bob Elliot)
>
> I have updated the Omaha Rainbow section at my site.
>
> Articles relating to John Stewart from issues 1 and 2 now available.
>
> Bob Elliot
>
> ==
> http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk./~slowcoach/basement/bobs.html
>
>
Sorry, I made a mistake there. I meant issues 3 and 4.
Bob Elliot
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Subj: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: folkera@loopback.com (Ian Shaw - Folk Era Records)
Hello Bloodliners,
One of the reasons I've not participated as fully as I'd like in
recent weeks is that in addition to my day job for Folk Era, I've been
working full time at planning a wedding (mine on May 17th!!!!!
Yay!!!!) and a honeymoon. Excited and busy have both become very apt
understatements.
The appeal to your collective wisdom is thusly: The honeymoon
destination is Ireland and the UK. We (my fiancee Rachel and I) have
Ireland pretty well planned, but have just begun the planning the UK
part of the trip, and would love to have your thoughts. We're
planning to arrive in either Glasgow or Edinburgh (flight dependent)
travel around Scotland, head to London, then wander east through
Wales before leaving. What should we make a point of seeing in
between?
I know this is a list about John, but since he's got pretty strong
ties to the UK, and a bunch of you are from Scotland and Great
Britian, and a larger bunch have visited, I couldn't think of a better
place to ask. Thanks for any help you can give us!
In a joyful tizzy,
Ian (and Rachel)
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Subj: Re: JS Tribute Compilation
Date: 97-03-05
From: MARGIE104@aol.com
Go for it!
Count me in.
Margie
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: paulkris@erinet.com (paul rybolt)
You're right. This is a JS list but hey we're all interested in other
things,too. You must go to the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen.
About 30 miles south of Edinborough in the Scottish Borders. Small
mill-town . We've been there numerous times and love the area. Very laid
back but near eough the city. If you really want the skinny on some out
of the way places contact me privately and I'll give you some great
recommendations. Paul
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: Lordfrench@aol.com
Ian:
Dalry, Scotland. The Turf Inn. Home of Andy Fergus, president of Feegie
Records. Site of the "Bandera" and "Essential John and Buffy" performances.
About a half hour or so outside Glasgow. Ask for "Bert."
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: lnhfbo@polaristel.net (Luke N. Havumaki)
The Isle of Wight was one of the most inspirational places I have ever
traveled to (or from).
May your lives together be full of bliss.
luke
There is a train and it runs by my room
And the train is called reality and it's coming way too soon.-John Stewart
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Subj: A New John Stewart page. . .sort of.
Date: 97-03-05
From: MFinleyCS@aol.com
Came across a quirky little JS page y'all might want to peek at. Not much
there, but a curious little occurrence all the same: www.pasquinade.com/John
Stewart.html.
Mitch
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: PeterB1103@aol.com
One thought re Edinburgh--you might want to stay in Borthwick Castle, about a
half hour outside of town, which hopefully hasn't changed since my wife and I
stayed there in 1990. It's steeped in history--there's still a chunk out of
one of the exterior walls from one of Cromwell's cannon balls. Mary Queen of
Scots stayed there, as did the Earl of Bothwell, on the last night before her
capture by the English. There are only a few guest rooms, including those
previously occupied by M.Q.of S. and E. of B. You can sit in the Great Hall
by a roaring fire sipping single malt Scotch before dinner. There's no place
quite like this one.
Regards--Peter Bronson
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: Bluesy33@aol.com
Lord have mercy it's the legendary Lordfrench. He lives, he breathes,
he........gives good advice. You have been AWOL from Bloodlines for too long
sage one. Welcome back. Bluesy out.
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Subj: Re: A New John Stewart page. . .sort of.
Date: 97-03-05
From: cockatoo@bslnet.com (Nancy Talbott)
Saw the page...."curious" isn't the word exactly!
And it could help their credibility if they got the record label correct...
"SHANACLE"??
Nanc
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-05
From: TTillman@compuserve.com (Terry Tillman)
Ian,
For sure take a drive through the Cotswolds. Spend at least a night at
Buckland Manor
Buckland, Gloucestershire
(near Broadway Worcestershire) WR127LY
Phone (0386) 852626
Ask for the room that used to be the library. This is a beautiful old
elegant manor. The food and hospitality were outstanding.
In Wales, check out
The Hotel Portmeirion
Portmeirion Gwynedd
LL48 GET
Wales
Phone 0766 770228
Fax 0766 771331
Have a wondrful time.
Terry T.
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Subj: RE: A New John Stewart page. . .sort of.
Date: 97-03-06
From: battery@teleport.com (Battery Express!)
I had trouble opening up this site too untill I entered:
http://www.pasquinade.com/JohnStewart.html If I left out the "http://"
(normally works) or did not cap the J and S in John Stewart the site was
not found.
Mike
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-06
From: tae69@dial.pipex.com (Mark Austin)
Ian Shaw - Folk Era Records wrote:
>
>then wander east through Wales before leaving. What should we make a point
of seeing in between?
> North Wales is beautiful countryside - if the weather's nice.
Take a trip up Snowdon or visit Llangollen and the Horseshoe Pass.
On your way south to London, if you pass through Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire, I'll gladly buy you both a welcome pint.
Mark
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Subj: Re[2]: A New John Stewart page. . .sort of.
Date: 97-03-06
From: Dan_Hodges@usccmail.lehman.com (Dan Hodges)
This "page" is part of a site for a event to be held in Boston in May.
Evidently John will be participating. If you follow some of the links
at the top of the page you can get all the info. Below is info from
the schedule link:
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The 1996 Investors' Pasquinade will feature a wide range of
events over its three day schedule. This page features a day-by-day
chronology of events. More detailed descriptions of the events are available
in the "Events" section, or by clicking on the links indicated.
Follow the selection for more details about that subject.
3:00pm-7:00pm Early Registration
Please note if you will be attending the Pasquinade Opening
festivities Sunday night, you must register early to receive your conference
information packet and tickets.
7:00pm-11:00pm Pasquinade Caberet Opening Benefit
The conference opens with a keynote address by Denis
Hayes, president of the Bullitt Foundation and Coordinator of Earth
Days 1970 and 1990. Denis will discuss issues involved in creating
sustainable economies. Then John Stewart and The Medicine Band
and Kuumba - a sixty-person student gospel choir from Harvard College
- will perform in a cabaret setting.
7:00am on Registration
7:00am-8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:15am Conference Welcome
Hon. Joseph P. Kennedy II 8th District, Massachusetts.
8:45am -12noon Keynote, Video, and Tensions and Opportunities
Panel
A video produced for the Pasquinade by Paul Freundlich will
follow Rep. Kennedy's welcoming remarks. Paul's film frames the
background and parody of the conference, and illustrates the positive
investment options that exist for investors.
Alan Hevesi, Comptroller of New York City will deliver the
Monday morning keynote address.
A panel of distinguished guests comprise the Tensions
and Opportunities Panel which will be moderated by Elliot Sclar
and will present issues surrounding tensions between financial returns and
the social costs and benefits of asset allocation. A question and answer
period will follow the panel presentations.
12noon-2:15pm Transportation Parade and Energy Luncheon
A parade of alternative modes of transportation will be
staged around the Park Plaza Hotel. Many types of vehicles, from
skate boards to new zero-emission vehicles will be presented.
Manufacturers, builders, and representatives will be on hand to answer
questions. A prize will be awarded for the most innovative entry.
Note: To submit an entry, contact Eric Becker at Franklin
Research & Development by e-mail, or call him at (617)423-6655.
The Transportation Parade is sponsored by General Motors
Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute will keynote
the energy luncheon back at the Park Plaza following the Parade. Mr.
Lovins will discuss energy conservation and alternative modes of transportation.
Also speaking will be Kathleen Douglas Stone of the City of Boston Department
of the Environment.
1:00pm on Exhibit Tables
2:45pm-4:00pm and 4:15pm-5:30pm Social Issues Breakout Sessions
Smaller panels will meet to discuss specific issues
concerning investors.Topics will include targeted banking, employee and
workplace issues, alternative investing, the influence of communications
technologies on our society, and environmental reporting. Questions will be
accepted from the audience.
6:00pm-7:00pm Cocktails and Book Signing
Enjoy a relaxing break and meet Professor Rosabeth Moss
Kanter of the Harvard Business School. Dr. Kanter will sign copies of her
books for attendees.
7:00pm on Pasquinade Dinner
The dinner keynote speaker will be Professor Rosabeth Moss
Kanter. Surviving locally in a global economy will be the subject of
Professor Kanter's talk. Bill Torbert, author and Graduate Dean of the
School of Management, Boston College, will introduce Dr. Kanter.
Musical entertainment by Sankai will follow Dr. Kanter's appearance.
7:00am-8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:15am-9:30am Morning Keynote
Joan Shapiro, Executive Vice President of South Shore Bank
of Chicago will introduce breakfast keynote speaker Dr. Benjamin R. Barber,
Director of the Walt Whitman Center for the Culture and Politics of
Democracy. Dr. Barber will discuss his recent book, Jihad Versus McWorld.
Questions will be taken from the audience by both Dr. Barber and Ms. Shapiro
following Dr. Barber's comments.
9:00am-5:00pm Exhibit Tables
9:45am-10:30am First Company Presentation Breakout Session
10:45am-11:30am Second Company Presentation Breakout Session
More than twenty companies from Franklin Research &
Development's list of investment options will deliver full-length presentations on
their short- and long-term outlooks. Meet and interact with management. Some
of the presenters will include: Air Sensors, Cabot Corporation, Donnelly
Corporation, FactSet Data Systems, H.B. Fuller, ICC Technologies,
Lifeline, Norstan, Shaman Pharmaceuticals and South Shore Bank.
12noon-1:30pm Company Luncheon
Marc Weiss - Special Assistant to the Secretary, U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Join CEOs and other corporate officials at lunch to talk about their
personal views on how successfully to balance financial issues with
"externalities" such as the environment, global workplace issues, or health
care and pension costs.
Learn why companies that manage these pressures well are
better investments in the long run.
1:45pm-2:30pm Third Company Presentation Breakout Session
2:45pm-3:30pm Fourth Company Presentation Breakout Session
See description above...
4:15pm-5:00pm Conference Wrapup
Bob Massie - Executive Director, Coalition for Environmentally
Responsible Economies (CERES); 1994 candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, Massachusetts.
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Subj: Re: Re[2]: A New John Stewart page. . .sort of.
Date: 97-03-06
From: M.J.Mooney@Bradford.ac.uk (Mike Mooney)
> The 1996 Investors' Pasquinade will feature a wide range of
> events over its three day schedule.
>
><Loads of stuff snipped>
>
I just read all this, and the phrases "Huh?" and "Only in America..." came
to mind.
:~)
Mike
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Subj: Ticket Sale Date/McCabe's
Date: 97-03-06
From: Paul4500@aol.com
I just called McCabe's in Santa Monica (where Route 66 either began or ended,
depending on your point of view). Tickets for John's April 5 performances GO
ON SALE MONDAY, MARCH 17. As usual, two shows -- 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
I'll try to remember to remind everyone a day or two before the sale date.
McCabe's phone number is 310-828-4497.
If you're flying to California for the show, McCabe's is about midway between
the Burbank Airport and LAX, just off the 405.
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Subj: Re: An appeal to your collective wisdom
Date: 97-03-06
From: MButters@aol.com
OK, this is pretty touristy advice, but here goes.
If this is your first trip to London, Ian, I would encourage you not to
overlook the Tower of London or Shakespeare's home, in Stratford. Stratford
is a drive out of town but not too bad.
My family and I had our first trip a little over three years ago, two months
after John Stewart played the Community Theater here in Chattanooga. A
wonderful double-header, for that year. London became a second home, in terms
of atmosphere and comfort. It was a sort of homecoming. It's our history,
too. We're English by way of Scotch-Irish. A little heavy on the Scotch, for
some of us.
I guess I'll be keeping track of some of the great tips you're getting, for
the next trip.
Would like to time that for one of John's gigs at The Turf.
Your dad's company is a big part of how I ultimately made my way to this
Bloodline. Helped me catch up with John's career. Helped me tremendously in a
first concert production. Met your dad in Media, PA, in '92. Very friendly.
Very helpful.
Tell him thanks for me, if you would.
Bon voyage, vio con dios, and happy trails. Best wishes on the Great
Adventure.
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Subj: Re: Re[2]: A New John Stewart page. . .sort of.
Date: 97-03-07
From: DBATTI@aol.com
"..been there, done that." This was last years conference (1996)... John,
Buffy, the D man, and myself played...all I can say is that the gig was
"interesting" ...I had a great time...the grand finale was everybody on stage
singing with the 60 member gospel choir...we got religion that night.
Anyway, maybe they'll invite us back for the '97 "Pasquinade."
Dave
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Subj: Stratford (0% JS)
Date: 97-03-07
From: M.J.Mooney@Bradford.ac.uk (Mike Mooney)
At 10:21 PM 06/03/97 -0500, M Butters wrote:
>
>OK, this is pretty touristy advice, but here goes.
>
>If this is your first trip to London, Ian, I would encourage you not to
>overlook the Tower of London or Shakespeare's home, in Stratford. Stratford
>is a drive out of town but not too bad.
>
I'll bet every UK listmember smiled at this. It demonstrates perfectly the
difference between the British and American perception of relative
distances. Nobody in Britain would think of Stratford as being 'a drive out
of town' from London - they'd probably say: "But it's on the other side of
the country!" i.e. it's reasonably local in U.S. terms, but fairly remote to
the the British mind.
Quite a nice drive though, if you take the 'A' roads and stay off the
motorways...but then you'd take ages to get there. The other thing is that
it's (as you say) *so* touristy that it's become a cliche. I'll bet there's
more Americans than Brits there on an average summer's day. Oh well, do it
anyway.
Still chuckling,
Mike
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Subj: Salt Lake Gig
Date: 97-03-07
From: earlkctsr489@webtv.net (Earl Knoob)
Bloddliners:
Anyone out there going to the show in Salt Lake on March 29? I've
managed to nicely dovetail it into my vacation. As much as I'd like to
attend Clack's house concert, It doesn't appear that the schedule will
work for me, so this is the next best thing - besides it's only 400
miles from N. New Mexico!
Keep your eye on that far distant star...........
Earl
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Subj: Re: Stratford (0% JS)
Date: 97-03-07
From: MButters@aol.com
Actually, I have a number of American perceptions.
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Subj: Update to John Stewart UK Fan Page
Date: 97-03-08
From: slowcoach@easynet.co.uk (Bob Elliot)
Hi
John Stewart UK Fan Page.
Update to Omaha Rainbow and Soundfile sections.
Bob Elliot
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http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk./~slowcoach/basement/bobs.html
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Subj: Martin Guitars
Date: 97-03-08
From: JACBirch@aol.com
I just found an official Martin Guitar newsletter in a music
store...something fairly new, apparently. The January 1997 edition talks
about creating 40 sets of instruments--a D-28, a Vega long-neck banjo, and an
O-18 tenor guitar--to mark the Kingston Trio's 40th anniversary. I can't
imagine being able to come up with the cash for those, but I'm glad they're
doing it. Each of the instruments will be signed by Bob, Nick, George, and
John. There's a nice little bio of the Trio, and information on the specs of
the instruments. Rather a collector's item itself, I suppose. There will
also be a number of special D-28's made, but only according to orders, which
must be placed by October 30. Here's the address:
The Martin Guitar Company
P. O. Box 329
Nazareth PA 18064-0329
Telephone: 610-759-2837
Go for it, all you rich Stewartistas and Triotistas! If anyone's feeling
generous, order a guitar (or a whole set) for me!
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Subj: Re: Salt Lake Gig
Date: 97-03-10
From: GregDenis@aol.com
In a message dated 97-03-07 10:34:52 EST, Earl writes:
<< Anyone out there going to the show in Salt Lake on March 29? I've
managed to nicely dovetail it into my vacation. As much as I'd like to
attend Clack's house concert, It doesn't appear that the schedule will
work for me, so this is the next best thing - besides it's only 400
miles from N. New Mexico! >>
I was planning to go, combining it with a few days of snowboarding the nearby
Wasatch, but I've decided to stay closer to home and go see John in Santa
Monica, a couple of hours from my north-of-San-Dieg home. Hope you'll give us
a report, though, Earl.
-- Greg Dennis
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Subj: Another curious web site
Date: 97-03-10
From: slowcoach@easynet.co.uk (Bob Elliot)
Talking of curious web sites try this one
http://peace.wit.com/uwp/artists/s/stewart.john/
Looks like some sort of gopher site. Not much there except for the
lyrics to 4 Kingston Trio songs.
Bob Elliot
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http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk./~slowcoach/basement/bobs.html
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Subj: introduction
Date: 97-03-10
From: cwoodward@ucflink.com (Charlie Woodward)
Business and other concerns haven't allowed participation
time to get priorities straight and join in the discussion.
I guess an introduction is in order to join the Bloodliners.
I was always a Trio fan, and particularly enjoyed the turn the
music took when John joined them. I'm one of those who listens
to the words, and John's songs held a lot of meaning for the times.
I had pretty much lost touch until around 1970 when I saw a
copy of California Bloodlines while browsing around my
campus bookstore. I snatched that up and played it until it wore out.
John's records were not that easy to find in Michigan where
I grew up, but when I did come upon a new album, it was great.
Probably like a lot of us, I learned to play guitar mostly by
playing along with John. Although I never took it to the lengths
that Lindsey Buckingham did, I have had an awful lot of fun
with it and am grateful to John for the inspiration.
I saw the Trio in about 1963 in Detroit, and didn't get a chance
to see John in person again until my wife surprised me with
tickets to shows he did in Fort Lauderdale. Turned out to be
the best anniversary present ever, as we attended all 4 shows
on two nights. I remember thinking that John and Dave must have
thought we were nuts, but it looks like we John Stewart fans
are an awfully dedicated group.
Just finished watching the videos, and they're great. It's
unbelievable that the music just keeps getting better and better.
You've probably gone over it before, but as good as some of
the early songs are, it's hard to beat the material on Bandera,
Rough Sketches, and the rest of John's later endeavors.
Thanks,
Charlie
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Subj: Re: introduction
Date: 97-03-10
From: MButters@aol.com
Welcome aboard, Charlie.
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