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10/30/00
"Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red
and purple sunset"
excerpt from An Indian Prayer - Unknown
Spent the weekend with the BRIDGE SCHOOL WEBCAST!!!
I must say, it was the best webcast transmission I have experienced
to date.
Saturday Night 10/28/00
I joined the webcast during
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
They were in good spirits, and did an excellent set.
Next up Dave Mathews Band and NEIL YOUNG
joined him on a beautiful reading of Neil's
Cortez the Killer
After Mathews set, Neil's "Family and Friends" graced the stage.
They rolled through the following songs:
Are You Ready For the Country
..This was glorious
Old Man
I was expecting CSN to kick in on this one as guests...
Daddy Went A Walkin'
Heart of Gold
Razor Love
Red Sun
Tonight's the Night
After that set during the webcast there was a brief interview
with Astrid Young. Then there was an even shorter Graham Nash
and Astrid Q&A.
Next up was
CSNY
Helpessly Hoping
Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Dream For Him
Slowpoke
After the Gold Rush
Teach Your Children
Love the One Your With
They guys sounded GREAT! And the transmission for me
was only interupted shortly during OLCBYH.
It was great to hear OLCBYH again. During the 2000 tour
they stopped playing it in the set early on in the tour.
(I was glad I caught it in Detroit).
Sunday Night 10/29/00
This is what I caught of the webcast tonight.
Another beautiful "Cortez" by Mathews and Young
A very brief Q&A by a Bridge School student with
David and Graham.
then
Neil Young Family and Friends
Words
*Stunning*
Old Man
(Lorraine and Ramiro hit the road towards home from the shop)
Back home in time for the CSNY set in progress.
I stepped in at the end of
DREAM FOR HIM
Thank GOD just in time for the TREAT....
Neil introduced Crosby, Stills and Nash
and they kicked into
SUITE: Judy Blue Eyes
Can you say Beauty!?!
Of course during this peak moment there was net congestion
But I heard most of the song. Big surprise that they did this
tonight
They were in good shape.
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH
- end -
Pegi and Neil G'nite
See you next year!!
What a great way to start a new week.
GRACE SLICK
I just got the Grateful Dead Almanac 8.1 newsletter in the snail
mail.
Here's a few GD related website's of note:
http://www.gdhour.com
http://www.eff.org/~barlow/
In the new Rolling Stone Issue No.853
Al Gore Cover
A feature in this issue is JOHN LENNON Remembered.
Fellow musicians recalling where they were when they heard JOHN
was shot.
Among the artists included are DAVID CROSBY and GRAHAM NASH:
DAVID CROSBY
"I don't remember where I was at the time. I just remember being
very depressed,
because I loved him very deeply. We were friends. I found him
to be smart,
acerbic, shrewd, witty, and a good guy. He and the other Beatles
were
all very kind to us when we came over to England as the Byrds.
They kind
of took us under their wing, and from that point forward, we saw
each other alot.
Whenever they came to the United States, I would go to the gigs
and hang out with them.
For me, John Lennon's legacy is his songs - all those
brilliant, beautiful, incredible pieces of work. John was a very
fierce guy
- he wasn't a shy little human being. He was a guy with strong
opinions,
and he had no problem expressing them.
GRAHAM NASH
I was lying on my bed watching Monday Night Football - it was
Miami and the New England Patriots - when I heard the news. Howard
Cosell
broke the news. Apart from being very, very, upset by the loss
of someone
whom I had met many times, the first thing that occurred to me
was wondering
how many songs we were never going to hear, that were working
around in his head.
I'd been acquainted with John since about 1958 before the Beatles.
The first
time I actually met him was at the Cavern in Liverpool in, like,
1962, when the
Hollies were playing on the same bill as the Beatles. John was
always on
the front edge - it's very much the same as what Neil (Young)
does.
All those incredible people are always on the front edge. And
sometimes they
fall, and sometimes they fly. John's legacy is that he gave as
much
dignity to the common man as he could. He stood for dignity and
respect
and songs that had a reason for being.
10/26/00
10/25/00
1721 - 2nd Ave. 794-9834
Fundraiser for Congressman Lane Evans honoring his environmental record
Wednesday, October 25
Pre-Program reception: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Tickets: $100 Pre-program Reception (includes ticket to program)
$40 Program
For further information, contact Eric Nelson at laneevans@netexpress.net
10/24/00
Je suis un rock star....
Stone Alone Bday today!
10/22/00
Vanity Fair November 2000
gatefold cover photo by Annie Leibowitz©
The Byrds Reunion
photo by Sam Jones © at the Ambassador Hotel
August 8th, 2000
Albert Gore and his Radio City posse.
(Note the 3 guys on the right!)
Illustration by Thomas Fuchs
RS #852
10/21/00
The leaves are falling.... time to celebrate OKTOBERFEST
www.realbeer.com
www.beer.com
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/7487/hte10-00.html
Here's a link to a review of the Chicago Honor the Earth Show
Submitted by John Metzger
Thanks John!!!
~ ~ ~
10/20/00
Best birthday wishes today to 2 icons
TOM PETTY
"I got a room at the top of the world tonight.."
BELA LUGOSI
1884-1956
"There are far worse things than being dead..."
Neil and Richie hangout.
Well everybody,
Congratulations.... we made it to Friday....
Quote for the weekend:
"Beware what you set your heart upon.
For it surely shall be yours."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Was it a vision, or a waking dream?"
John Keats
Ode to a Nightingale
This just in from suitelorraine.com contributor...
MARK WHITE
******
"There's an extremely long interview with Cameron Crowe
in today's UK Newspaper THE GUARDIAN - Friday October 20th, 2000
in which he talks about his movie "Almost Famous" and his years
as a
Rolling Stone journalist."
Here is the final quote from the piece:
"The main effect of my Rolling Stone career was that I felt like
I had a
place in the world. I could write about this thing that I loved
so much;
and as rough as it was, and caught in the middle as I was, I guess
it was
my persona back then.
I ran into STEPHEN STILLS at a football game a year
and a half ago, and he introduced me to his wife. Here's how he
introduced me.
"This is Cameron. He was a fan who always got caught in the middle
between wanting to be friends with us, and wanting to please Rolling
Stone, who didn't like us as much as he did."
I thought: wow, what happened to the power and mystery of journalism
and writing?
That was the role I played:
the fan who had several masters to serve - one of which was...
me "
10/18/00
Some stills from ALMOST FAMOUS
  
  
© Dreamworks / Columbia Pictures
I thoroughly enjoyed Crowes semi-autobiographical latest work.
Catch it while its in the theatres
so you can hear the cranked up soundtrack and see the bigger than
life
visuals of this 15 year old rock journalist on the rock n roll
road, in the year 1973.
*CSNY related movie content*
Showing of Crosby July 23rd, 1970 issue of Rolling Stone
Mention of Crosby in card game scene between band managers
"I know it's good shit cos I got it from Crosby"
Neil Young's "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere"
and a live instrumental portion of "Cortez the Killer"
(Neither of these appears on the movie soundtrack.)
10/17/00
Neil Young Webcast Rebroadcast!
10/16/00
BOB WEIR
Bday shout out!!!
GD News
Digitizing the Dead
http://wallofsound.go.com/news/stories/gratefuldead101300.html
10/15/00
August 14th, 2000
at
in Los Angeles
during the Democratic Convention
Stephen Stills
joined Los Lobos for their gig!
It was a party given for other politicians by Senator Tom Daschel
of South Dakota.
photo by Cheylcro ©
http://www.loslobos.org/ll8-14-00.asp
Stephen played on the following songs
Cumbia Raza (SS cowbell)
All Night Long (SS guitar)
Love The One You're With (SS guitar and vocal)
For What It's Worth (SS guitar and vocal)
Hey Joe (SS guitar)
Fellow traders... I am seriously looking for this tape.
You've got a lead? Give me a shout.
*ONLINE TEE* FAN CORNER
Michael Whan
And the Croz....
photo from Michael Whan archives©
 
photos from the Anderson archives©
Roger & Sandy Anderson
Thanks for sharing!!!
The 14th Annual Bridge School Benefit will be webcast!!!
Oct 28th,@ 5pm
Oct 29th,@ 2pm
Cameron Crowe and actor Patrick Fugit
"Music is Love"
as appeared in
Rolling Stone issue#851
Feature article on Cameron's RnR autobiographical film "Almost
Famous"
Here are some famous Cameron Crowe interviews from the pages of
ROLLING STONE
10/14/00
at
The Missouri Democratic Party will host a
Get Out The Vote Rally and Concert
starring
STEPHEN STILLS
October 23rd, 2000 at 6 PM & 10 PM
4050 Pennsylvania
in Kansas City, MO
club #: 816 561-2560
RSVP Jenny Lehner 816.561.1045 / E mail:lehner@carnahan.org
Maximum capacity here is 1500, at this varied format venue.
Admission is $25 or $10 with valid student I.D. Card.
Wish I could make it out for the show!
10/08/00
Food for thought:
"There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in
your own way."
Christopher Morley
Flo - Lorraine - RA
Weekend Jamboree
Cranking out some of their favorites including:
Rock n Roll Crazies
In the Way
Anyway
Johnny's Garden
10/07/00
"Saturday Night Special"
photo from Rolling Stone, issue #851 ©
Keith Richards, "Stoli," Danny Kortchmar "Kootch", and Tony Garnier.
Hanging out at Hot Tin Roof bar in Martha's Vineyard.
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in
the
morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day."
*Frank Sinatra*
RA says here's his Saturday nite quote:
"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?"
*Comedian Steven Wright*
WFUV radio station / Fordham University...
Wednesday was CSNY Day
It was glorious to hear so many of the family songs on the radio....
Here is a short list of some that I caught during the course of
the day.
Love the One You're With
Tell Me Why
I Believe in You
War of Man
In My Dreams
Immigration Man
Long May You Rn
Deja Vu
Chippin' Away
Helplessly Hoping
We Can Change the World (Chicago)
Colorado
Woodstock
NAATDD
CITS
Loner/Cinns/DBTR Medley (4way st)
Preroad Downs
Comes a Time
Laughing
Out of Control
Wooden Ships
Carry Me
Cathedral
We Can Save the World (Chicago)
From issue #851, October 12th, 2000 Rolling Stone
CHUCK BERRY will receive the Kennedy Centre Honors Award
for lifetime achievement on December 3rd, 2000.
Past recipients have been Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.
The unabridged interview with JOHN LENNON by
Jann S. Wenner (editor and publisher of RS),
which originally appeared in Rolling Stone, December 1970;
is coming out as a hard cover book called "Lennon Remembers" (Verso)
It hits the stores October 9th, John's birthday.
AP Photo ©
From September 25th, 2000 issue of Pollstar
Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Stephen Stills, the SS White Falcon
and Graham Nash
A bunch of heavy-hitters @
At the DNC, Al Gore fundraiser @ Radio City Music Hall
As they do a rendition of "Teach," Sept 14, 2000
The M.A.P. Awards ad, as it appeared in last week's issue of POLLSTAR.
Honoring among others DAVID CROSBY.
Neil Young's agent Marsha Vlasic, from MVO Ltd.
Marsha Vlasic Organization, which is based in NYC.
Marsha has been Neil's agent for a long time.
She worked for The William Morris Agency before she went out on
her
own. She recently signed Ian Hunter to her roster.
This photo appears in this week's issue of POLLSTAR.
GRAHAM NASH Birthday Hats!!
Susan Nash passed these out to everyone on Graham's
Birthday 02/02/00 in Portland Oregon @ the Rose Garden,
during the CSNY 2000 tour. Everyone in the venue got a hat...
These 2 hats were donated to the site.
Courtesy of Becky Hoyt.
10/05/00
Fellow collectors... date correction time.
The Stephen Stills California Blues Band show
dated 07/17/80, which has been widely
circulated as originating from France,
is actually from Nyon, Switzerland @ The Paleo Festival.
The Paleo Festival just celebrated it's 25th year. Its a 6 day
Festival each summer.
Ambassador Galleries Soho Present:
Artwork by JOHN ENTWISTLE
October 6-21, 2000
The artist will be in the gallery for dedications from 3-4pm on
Oct 7th
114 Spring Street
212-431-9431
The following entries are
from POLLSTAR this week 10/02/00 Issue
The first 5 minutes of the 11th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards
September 21st, 2000 in Toronto were the highlight of the whole
evening, when Lenny Kravitz joined Canadian rockers The Guess
Who for a rendition of their classic hit, "American Woman." Toward
the end of the song, Kravitz and Burton Cummings improvised vocal
trades.
Roger McGuinn is participating in an untitled IMAX film, with
a who's who of country
music. The film will showcase the genre and its subcategories,
and is scheduled for release next June.
The spotlight will shine on bluegrass, mountain, gospel, honky-tonk,
rockabilly, Western swing, and contemporary country. Segements
are being filmed in Ireland, Detroit, North Carolina, Texas, New
York, Utah, Nashville, and at Gene Autry's Melody Ranch in Southern
California.
You heard it here first, when I posed the question recently about
the fact whether or not SFX was holding back the box office figures
from NEIL YOUNG's tour.
I determined this from the fact that only stats from 2 of his
dates surfaced in POLLSTAR Magazine. The whole reason POLLSTAR
has been in business for the past 20 years is mainly to report
concert grosses, besides reporting other music industry news.
Read below for more on this....
Lorraine
* * * * * * *
SFX Issues Nondisclosure Policy
The SFX Music division announced a new non-disclosure policy September
25th, 2000 stating the entertainment behemoth would no longer
be reporting concert grosses to trades. The company, which controls
more than half of the concert business, stated it would instead
issue cumulative gross and ticket sale numbers on a quarterly
basis.
The move was met with what SFX representatives said was a surprising
wave of criticism from various sectors of the industry including
agents, managers, venue officials, and the remaining independent
promoters. Several SFX promoters also stated privately that they
did not support the new company-wide policy but had no choice
but to go along. At this point, it is unclear exactly where the
decision emanated from or what motivated it.
Two days after announcing its new non-reporting policy, company
spokesperson Howard Schacter acknowledged that SFX, which is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, was in
the process of rethinking the idea.
Attempts to reach SFX president Brian Becker and music division
heads Jack Boyle or Irv Zuckerman for comment were unsuccessful
at press time.
# # # #
POLLSTAR's Editorial Comment:
For nearly 20 years, POLLSTAR has aggressively championed the
reporting of concert grosses. We have long held that it is to
absolutely everyone's benefit - promoters, agents, managers or
even the artists themselves - to have a realistic view of what
is a highly volatile marketplace. To choke off the flow of this
information could only have a negative effect on the health of
the entire industry. POLLSTAR will continue to provide an unbiased
analysis of the concert industry and we will seek out box office
information from other sources but clearly, our job will be much
more difficult and the data will not be as complete without the
voluntary help of SFX.
The record business was a hugely inefficient machine that operated
on a smoke and mirrors basis prior to the advent of SoundScan.
Despite the fact that you can no longer engineer an artificial
"hit" record, we doubt that anyone in the music business would
advocate a return to the pre-SoundScan days when hype was more
important than the reality of what the public was actually buying.
What makes this policy shift even more disturbing is that SFX
is part of Clear Channel, which as a publicly traded company,
has a far greater responsibility to disclose financial details
to current or potential investors than any of the previously privately
owned promoters that make up the regional SFX entities. With Clear
Channel stock currently in the doldrums, one must ask why was
this decision to choke off the information flow made now? Certainly,
the disclosure of cumulative quarterly numbers would be a completely
meaningless exercise for both the concert industry and the Wall
Street analysts who track Clear Channel stock.
We applaud SFX for quickly recognizing the chorus of opposing
opinions concerning its policy shift and agreeing to reevaluate
its stance. The company has a chance to act like a real industry
leader. Let's hope it does so.
10/04/00
Have you visited all the area's of the site?
Today's site feature:
The CSN Area
photo by Ramiro Agredo ©
Finns, Nash, Crosby @ Caesars-AC '97
CSN and CSNY video's on demand @
www.launch.com
CSNY - American Dream
CSN - Live it Up
CSN - If Anybody Had a Heart
CSN - Chippin' Away
They also have
Crosby/Collins - Hero
Neil Young - Love and Only Love
and many more.....
(thanks to Patrice for the link!)
On WFUV Fordham University Radio
You can listen to WFUV online.
Tomorrow October 5th, 2000 is
CSNY day!
photo from POLLSTAR magazine, during the tour
PAROLE DENIED!!!!
The following is the complete text of Yoko Ono's letter to the
New York State Division of Parole.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Parole Board:
This is my reply to the petition of parole made by Mark David
Chapman from here on called "the subject.'' It is not easy for
me
to write this letter to you since it is still painful for me to
think
of what happened that night and verbalize my thoughts logically.
Forgive me if I fall short of your expectation of giving you a
satisfactory opinion. But these are my sincere thoughts.
My husband John Lennon was a very special man. A man of
humble origin, he brought light and hope to the whole world with
his words and music. He tried to be a good power for the world,
and he was. He gave encouragement, inspiration and dreams to
people regardless of their race, creed and gender. For me, he
was
the other half of the sky. We were in love with each other like
the most vehement of lovers to the last moment. For our son Sean
he was the world. That world shattered when the "subject'' pulled
the trigger. For Julian, it was losing his father twice. For the
people of the world, it was as though the light went out for a
moment and darkness prevailed. With his one act of violence in
those few seconds, the "subject'' managed to change my whole
life, devastate his sons, and bring deep sorrow and fear to the
world. It was, indeed, the power of destruction at work.
At first, I had refused to acknowledge John's death. I announced
that, "There is no funeral for John.'' In my mind, I was saying
"BECAUSE HE IS NOT DEAD!'' "Tell me he is not dead, tell me he
is not dead.'' I was screaming inside myself. But then, I started
to
hear that young girls were jumping off buildings to kill
themselves. I realized then that it was not a time for me to
simply wallow in my own pain. I organized a world vigil with the
prayer that, together, we would somehow get through.
For the past twenty years, I've carried the torch John and I once
carried together to try to let the darkness go. I asked the fans
to
remember John's birthday, not the day of his passing. When
people asked how I felt about the killer of my husband, I have
always told them that I didn't think about that day anymore. I
wanted to look to the future, and not to remember that horrible
moment. But in actual fact, the memory of that night has never
left me for the last twenty years.
It was so cruel. So unjust. My husband did not deserve this. He
was in no way ready to die. He was feeling good with the prospect
of doing a concert tour after making the album which became his
last. He would have gladly changed his position with the
"subject,'' and live the life of protection that the "subject''
enjoys now. Even in confinement, my husband John would have
cherished hearing voices of people he loved, enjoyed creating
songs, and simply appreciated watching the sky and its changes
through the seasons. John cannot do any of that now.
His family and the world rested because justice was finally done
by the court. The ''subject'' was imprisoned. If he were to be
released now, many will feel betrayed. Anger and fear would rise
again.
It would also give a "go'' signal to the others who would like
to
follow in the footsteps of the "subject'' to receive world
attention. I am afraid it will bring back the nightmare, the chaos
and confusion once again. Myself and John's two sons, would not
feel safe for the rest of our lives. People who are in positions
of
high visibility and outspokenness such as John, would also feel
unsafe.
Finally, it will not be safe for the "subject'' himself. He will
cease to have the security that the State provides him now. I
understand that he has been isolated from other prisoners
because of the threat of possible harm to him. Well, there are
more people in the outside world who are strongly distressed
about what he has done. They would feel that it is unfair that
the
"subject'' is rewarded with a normal life while John lost his.
Violence begets violence. If it is at all possible, I would like
us to
not create a situation which may bring further madness and
tragedy to the world.
I thank you in advance for your wise and just decision. I am,
Sincerely yours,
Yoko Ono Lennon
10/01/00
SOLVANG REVISITED
Solvang Photo's by Ramiro ©
This slideshow is a taste of what your webmaster Ramiro saw in
California
on his most recent trip to the west coast. This batch of pix
is from Solvang, CA, home of the Valley Music Festival and nearby stomping grounds of
David and Jan Crosby. This Danish town, has an old world flavor,
a la
Han Christian Anderson.
For more about the CPR shows in Solvang, visit Stephen Barncard's
CPR site.
Where are they now .... report
CALVIN "FUZZY" SAMUELS
Born in Caribbean, on the island of Antigua, Calvin grew up in London, England.
He taught himself to play piano, ukelele and acoustic guitar,
later switching to bass.
He began traveling in England and Europe with various soul and
R&B bands. He
started writing and recording with Eddy "Electric Avenue" Grant, then of the English group, The Equals;while also playing with
guitarist Junior Marvin of
Bob Marley & The Wailers, where he got the nickname 'Fuzz' by playing his bass through a fuzz box.
He formed the first all-black power trio in England, The
Sundae Times, scoring a top ten hit in Israel with a song called "Abba Abba",
written and produced by Eddy Grant for the album, "Us Colored Kids."
The band included singer/guitarist, Dell Richardson and drummer Conrad Isadore.
This led to the making of Stephen Stills' first two solo albums
STEPHEN STILLS and STEPHEN STILLS 2
which included superstars Jimi Hendrix, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, The
Memphis Horns, Mama Cass, and Rita Coolidge,
During this time he worked and lived with P.P. Arnold for six years,
performing under the name Axis. While working with
Stills a big break came, getting him a position with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
With CSNY he toured the United States, recored their legendary live
album, Four Way Street, and also performed on their classic single, "Ohio."
Working sessions between London and Los Angeles, he became part
of
Stephen Stills band, "Manassas," with
Chris Hillman, Dallas Taylor, Joe Lala, Paul Harris and Al Perkins,
cutting
the epic 1st double album entitled "Manassas," and the follow up lp, "Down the Road."
"Manassas" toured for three years, in the US and abroad, to rave reviews
for their
diverse mix of music, they covered the gamut
from blues, to bluegrass, folk, rock and a sprinkling of country.
They were hugely innovative at the time.
In the later 70's he also performed with the group America and appeared with Neil Young
in his concert movie "Rust Never Sleeps."
In the 80's he wrote and recorded songs with Marianne Faithful along with Steve Winwood.
Later he joined the Alvin Lee Band along with Mick Taylor touring for over six
years. For Taj Mahal, he worked on the Broadway musical, "Mule Bone" written by Langston Hughes and Zora Lee Hurston, with music composed by Taj starring blues man Kenny Neal.
In the early ‘90s he teamed up with Bobby Keys, Mick Taylor, Nicky Hopkins and Ivan
Neville as "Tumbling Dice".
Now he is performing solo on the Bouzouki a World Beat blend of
Blues, Reggae, Calypso, Classic Rock and African folk songs.
FUZZY has a new album recorded at his home studio.
Partial Discography
Kevin Ayers: Sweet Deceiver (1975) Bass, Guitar
Chilli Charles: Busy Corner (1974) Bass
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Four Way Street (1971) Bass
Dr. John: Sun, Moon & Herbs (1971) Percussion
Marianne Faithfull: Dangerous Acquaintances (1981) Bass
Manassas: Manassas (1972) Bass
Herbie Mann: London Underground (1974) Bass
Graham Nash: Songs for Beginners (1971) Bass
Stephen Stills: Stephen Stills (1970) Bass, Vocals
Stephen Stills: Stephen Stills 2 (1971) Bass, Vocals
Stephen Stills w/ Manassas: Down the Road (1973) Bass, Vocals
Stephen Stills: Stills (1975) Bass, Vocals
Mike Vernon: Moments of Madness (1973) Bass
The Who: Magic Bus/My Generation (1974) Bass
Original Soundtrack: Tommy [Original Soundtrack] (1975) Bass
Steve Forbert
His 9th album is out, entitled
"Evergreen Boy"
Recorded in Memphis with Jim Dickinson.
Some of the musicians involved:
Spooner Oldham
Tim Drummond
Ben Keith
All extended members of the C - S - N - Y family.
Mamie Van Doren
Recent inductee of the "B-Movie Hall of Fame"
www.mamievandoren.com
09/27/00
A suitelorraine.com feature!
HOT OFF THE TRACTOR...
Follow me to FARM AID 2000....
Photo's and more...
New York Newsday September 26th, 2000
Los Padres to Expand
The White House yesterday announced an expansion of The Los Padres National Forest,
extending protection of the ruggedly picturesque Big Sur region
of the
central California coast.
The $4.55-million acquisition of a 784-acre parcel of former ranchland
protects
a habitat for endangered trout and butterflies at the southern
gateway to Big Sur,
where spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean ringed by towering
cliffs draw
millions of tourists every year. The new land is tiny by comparison
to the vast
acreage already under federal protection around Big Sur but carries
large
symbolic value.
It represents one of President Bill Clinton's last opportunities
to expand his
environmental legacy and an opportunity to confer further environmental
and
conservation bona fides to Vice President Al Gore.
The David Crosby is Everywhere report....
This guy sure likes to keep busy! More power to ya David...
Here are some upcoming shows
09/28/00 The Dream Foundation Benefit show
Honoring David and Jan Crosby
@ The Santa Monica Civic Center-CA
10/05/00 The Annual MAP Awards
(Musicians Assistance Program)
Honoring
David Crosby
David Adelson
Dr. John
Hugh Masekela
@ The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel-CA
(There is a full page ad for this event in this week's 09/25/00
issue of POLLSTAR)
10/16/00 Honor the Earth
with the Indigo Girls @ Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis-MN
Honor the earth is a national Native grant-making and political
advocacy
organization sponsored by:
Indigenous Environmental Network and Indigenous Women's Network.
Honor the Earth uses music, the media and the arts to accomplish
this
mission. We ask people to recognize our joint dependency on the
Earth
and be a voice for those not heard
10/17/00 Honor the Earth
with the Indigo Girls and Jackson Browne @ Chicago Theatre
Chicago-IL
09/24/00
Shoreline Amphitheatre in MountainView, California
Once again hosts
The Bridge School Benefit Concerts
October 28th and 29th, 2000
Starring:
Neil Young
Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers
Dave Matthew Band
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Beck
Foo Fighters
Tegan and Sara
A suitelorraine.com exclusive. A fan's review of the Al Gore benefit
at Radio City Music Hall
09/14/00
The highlights of the evening for me were the performances of
CSN, the Eagles and Paul Simon. Each artist/group did three songs.
CSN did Marrakesh Express, Helplessly Hoping and Love the One You're With. The finale with all performers was Teach Your Children with Nash featured on lead. This CSN version of Helplessly Hoping was exquisite. It was better than
during the CSNY show in DC and it was excellent then. I didn't
think they could do much better but they topped themselves. Stills voice was superb and when it meshed with the wonderful voices
of Nash and Crosby to produce the magic that is CSN. I am not one to toss around praise lightly so when it comes
from me it is sincere. They also did a rousing rendition of Love the One Your With which got the crowd's adrenaline going. At the end it was nice
to see the three Eagles, Bette, Paul S. Darlene Love and others
singing Teach.
Stills shared a moment with the audience. He recalled that 36 years
ago around the time he wrote Helplessly Hoping he was in the nosebleed seats in Radio City Music Hall supporting
the election of another "good" democrat (name not mentioned).
I guess he was pointing out that the struggle continues.
The next highlight was Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Timothy B. Schmidt (three of the Eagles). Henley's rendition of Desperado was stunning. His voice had that characteristically husky quality
that lent it self very well to the emotional content of the song.
Frey's and Schmidt's harmony sowed it all together. They received a standing ovation
for their effort.
Paul Simon was the final act. I had never seen him live and was surprised
at the ease of his performance. His voice was the same to me as
the first time I heard his records many years ago. His "World
Music" version of Bridge Over Troubled Waters was a great rendition of the song. One of my favs.
Patrice
We are pleased to announce the release of
Music is Love
a 2 CD Tribute to CSNY by the Lee Shore List Members.
This is the latest in a series of 4 Tribute projects coordinated
by Leeshore members.
(Leeshore is the CSNY internet mailing list.)
Your webmasters' band, ENCHANTMENT, is on this effort. We performed our version of
"Southern Cross." Coming soon... an mp3 of the song....
In the meanwhile here is our song from the last CSNY tribute release....
entitled
"For the Harmony."
Enchantment covers Graham Nash's
"And So It Goes."
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