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If the weather cooperates and the rains come and go as fast as predicted we'll be going up to Fall Riv for the Narrows Festival of the Arts tomorrow afternoon.
It's a small local affair, Eric Lindell, The Holmes Brothers, Carrie Rodriguez and Jim Lauderdale are among the Artists to perform.
I've been whining lately about the addition of the Music Blog Network thingy, in part because the posts show up everywhere and there's little or no "social" aspect to them. Mog's gotta make money to survive I suppose, (it is making money off of these things isn't it?), and I've found so much good here that I really ought to be able to take the good with the bad and just remain grateful. Trying to say what I mean without being mean about it...
And it seemed like just another way to vent the frustrations of my girlfriend not feeling well and the construction project next door, financial insecurity, and whatever else.
Which brings us to this song "Light of this World", originally written by the good Reverend Gary Davis performed here by Jorma Kaukonen and David Bromberg, (eons ago), I may have posted this vid previously but in a different context, and the wonderful arrangement Joan Osborne has included on her newest release, "Little Wild One", (click the red button now then watch the first vid if you so choose).
I'm not a particularly religious person but this song is one of those that lives in my head as a reminder not to be a "hater", (Paguma recently brought the subject up), but to aspire to be a person that brings some light into an otherwise dark space, not to feed into the cynicism, sarcasm, and negativity of a situation. It's not always easy and sometimes it's nearly impossible.
We Loves you Mog, and we have faith that you'll get this worked out in time and not become just another Music Magazine online.
<b>Joan Osborne - 'Cathedrals'</b>
[via FoxyTunes / Joan Osborne]
and from Joan's site - "Joan Osborne has reunited with producer/writers Rick Chertoff, Rob Hyman, and Eric Bazilian on her new album 'Little Wild One,' scheduled for a September 9 release on her own Womanly Hips label in partnership with Plum Records. The team last worked together on Osborne's breakthrough, debut album 'Relish,' which sold five million copies worldwide and yielded the smash hit "One Of Us" as well as scoring six Grammy nominations.
'Little Wild One' features eleven new songs, most of them written by Osborne in collaboration with Chertoff, Bazilian and Hyman. Highlights include "Hallelujah in the City," "Sweeter Than The Rest," "Cathedrals," the haunting title track "Little Wild One" and the stripped-down "Bury Me On The Battery," an ode to Osborne's coming of age hometown, New York City.
In a career that spans over fifteen years, Joan has proven to be an artistically restless yet consistently enthralling performer. In 2002, she cemented her reputation as a top tier soul singer with an incredible turn in the acclaimed documentary film 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown,' followed by a tour with legendary Motown backing band The Funk Brothers. In 2003, Osborne toured with the Dixie Chicks and then surprised and wowed audiences touring throughout America for two years as the lead singer for The Dead. In 2007, she graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry."
Chill out Gustav...
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An excellent post Bruce. You have admirably voiced some concerns that some of us have concerning the rapid "outward" growth of our beloved MOG. I, like you, am concerned about the MOG becoming just one more glossly slick place to advertise wares. The web is rife with such places and they are uniformly boring. And as for the blogs, I've followed a few links but I've yet to find one that I'd bookmark. I don't want one person's opinion all the time, I want myriad opinions/views/discoveries/reveries and general camaraderie of the MOG. When someone links me to a page I feel vaguely resentful, unless its a real interesting place and that doesn't happen with enough regularity (for me anyway). (I'm talkin' mainly about when people link me to their personnal blog. WTF?)
On to ms Osborne. I'm not sure one body can contain her creative spirit. She has such an easy mastery over any style or genre without ever coming across as a dilettante or poseur. She ain't really "show or flash", just talent that glows, smolders, or blazes.
All well put Jeff, Joan is a goddess and Mog can sometimes be a monster but all is well if I can just manage to keep it in perspective.
I don't think speaking your mind is whining..I think its Mogging.
And I don't think caring about MOG is the same as tearing it down.
As for Ms. Osborne..she seems to have followed the career path of Jimmy Carter. The post -fame part of her career seems to be the most rewarding for her and her fans. Love the record she did with the Holmes Brothers. I've never heard the stuff she did with the Dead (well maybe a little), but I would like to hear more. One thing for sure..a talented musician.
Just announced:
October 30, 2008 North Fork Theatre, Westbury NY
October 31, 2008 North Fork Theatre, Westbury NY
November 1, 2008 Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, Munhall PA
November 3, 2008 The National, Richmond VA
November 5, 2008 Warner Theatre, Washington DC
November 6, 2008 Warner Theatre, Washington DC
November 8, 2008 Orpheum Theatre, Boston MA
November 9, 2008 Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport CT
November 11, 2008 FM Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre PA
November 12, 2008 Prudential Hall, Newark NJ
November 14, 2008 Tower Theater, Upper Darby PA
November 15, 2008 Tower Theater, Upper Darby PA
November 16, 2008 War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro NC
November 18, 2008 Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater FL
November 19, 2008 Hard Rock Live, Orlando FL
November 21, 2008 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers FL
November 22, 2008 Mizner Park Amphitheatre, Boca Raton FL
For updated info, please visit http://www.ratdog.org/tour
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The Orpheum is a helluva venue. If you get good seats. I think that of all the shards of the Grateful Dead that streak through the universe Ratdog is the most consistantly entertaining.
I saw Ratdog at the Orpheum several years ago, I think they've updated the place since then. Great sound but it was a bit shabby around the edges.
You ever been to Somerville Theatre Jeff? We've seen Old Crow, Hunter and Jorma there on seperate occasions and love the place, it's a bit of a drive from here but worth it.
Bruce, you're talking to a true Rhode Islander. I consider going to Providence or Boston as Very long trips.
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We'll command the gods of weather to behave, B. Should be a fun festival :)
Coming from a Goddess this shouldnt be to difficult of a command to follow.
Signs are in your favor. I'm so friggin' jealous! The Holmes Brothers & Carrie Rodriguez with Jim Lauderdale? C'mon man, you're killing me.