New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos

Subject: New Lost City Ramblers
From: GUEST,Suzy Thompson
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 01:00 PM

Hi folks,
For possible inclusion in an upcoming documentary film about the New Lost City Ramblers being made by Chris Strachwitz (Arhoolie Foundation) and Yasha Aginsky, I am looking for any photos or film footage of the Ramblers. Especially anything from 50's, 60s or 70s. Any leads will be very much appreciated!
You can contact me via email at: suzy(AT)ericandsuzy.com

Thanks,
Suzy Thompson

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: Amos
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 01:08 PM

Suzy:

Art Thieme, who comes this way fairly regularly, might be able to help you -- he has many phtoos from those decades in the folk music field.

I'll drop him a message to draw this thread to his attention.

Amos

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: GUEST,Allan S
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 03:05 PM

How can I get in touch w/ you I knew Tom and John back in 1953-57 at the Yale hoots as well at the time Tom was at U-Conn 1954-1955 I would have to dig through all my prints and negatives   Allan

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: Amos
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 03:23 PM

I have dropped Suzy an e-note suggesting she come look at responses here.


A

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 03:32 PM

Allan S (or anyone else) - you can reach me directly via email:
suzy(AT)ericandsuzy.com

Just substitute the "at" sign for (AT). Looking forward to hearing from you -- and if you have any photos of the early Yale hoots, that would be fantastic!!

Best,
Suzy Thompson

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: Suzy T.
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 03:46 PM

Hi there,
I forgot to log in the past 2 posts, my apologies. You can reach me as a member of Mudcat -- Suzy T.

Thanks,
Suzy Thompson

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: Amos
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 04:06 PM

Welcome to the whacky Mudcat, Suzy T!


A

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: open mike
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 04:15 PM

I do hope that Tom Paley will be featured...
I hosted him in concert and helped him book
a tour last year...just about the time that
the other Ramblers were celebrating a revival
at the old time fest. It was unfortunate that
he was not included in the hoopla and fanfare!

He has lots of photos, too, as he is a photographer.
Why not contact him at 101320.1307 at compuserve dot com
to direct questions directly to him?

thanks for doing this and good luck on the book.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: Art Thieme
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 04:38 PM

Suzy,

All the best with your documentary! No group ever did MORE to create an awareness of Old-Timey music. They made people want to get involved and play the music for themselves. I've been a fan of theirs ever since I first saw Mike and Tom and John open the show for Bob Gibson at Chicago's GATE OF HORN folk nightclub in 1959!!

Check out my photos of Tom, solo, --- and the trio with Tracy at:

http://rudegnu.com/art_thieme.html

When asked for a "user name" and a "password", put in the lower case word mudcat. That will get you in.

Art Thieme
Peru, IL

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers
From: Dan Keding
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 05:24 PM

Suzy,

The New Lost City Ramblers were on Pete Seeger's t.v. show "The Rainbow Quest." The series ran in the 1960's. I have an old vhs copy of the show. The information given on the box is Advertisers' Broadcasting Co.
Rainbow Quest Trust, Central Sun Video, Box 3135, Reston, VA 22091. The number on the box said #A 110.

Hope this helps.

Dan

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Nov 07 - 06:57 PM

There is one DVD of a New Lost City Ramblers performance on Rainbow Quest (click here. I don't know if it's the one Dan is referring to.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST,TJ in San Diego
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 11:14 AM

I recall seeing the Ramblers at the old Ash Grove, in Los Angeles, in the early 1960's. They were appearing with Sam Hinton, among others. That night, the MC introduced a "new and up-and-coming young folk singer" named Jackie DeShannon. I don't recall anything remotely "folk" about her, but she was cute, at least. There was filming being done that evening, so it is possible some archival footage still exists.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 12:01 PM

Wow - what an amazing response! Keep those pix and suggestions coming, folks! The photos are just wonderful. We already have the Rainbow Quest show, and are looking for any more film of the Ramblers that we can find. I am not the director of this film, just a lowly Associate Producer (which my friend who works in the film industry in L.A. tells me is a nonexistent title!) so I although I have input, I'm not making decisions about what goes in or not -- that's a collaborative effort in which the producer (Chris Strachwitz), director (Yasha Aginsky), Mike, John, and Tracy are all involved. Tom Paley definitely is in the film -- there is an amazing bit of film of Tom, John and Mike from (I think) 1958 -- but since he was a Rambler for about 5 years and Tracy has been a Rambler for the past 45 years, the main focus is on the "new" version of the Ramblers with Tracy.

Again, many thanks to all who have made suggestions or sent photos and if anyone else out there has either of these things, please send! You can contact me directly via email if you like: suzy(AT)ericandsuzy.com
Best,
Suzy Thompson

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: open mike
Date: 29 Nov 07 - 03:15 PM

Here is a bit more info on
Arhoolie
where you can find a link to the foundation.
This is a wonderful record company and Suzy
is one of the artists in their catalog. She
and Eric are helping to keep alive traditional
music see (and listen) here or check here Eric and Suzy Thompson website

(hope you don't mind a bit of promo here, Suzy!)

keep the music flowing!

Subject: Ash Grove NLCR poster/flyer??
From: Suzy T.
Date: 25 Jun 08 - 12:37 AM

Hi folks, I'm looking for a copy of an Ash Grove poster (it may be flyer size) from the New Lost City Ramblers first gig there -- 3 weeks! I am not sure of the year, but the dates on the poster say Apr. 10-29. I would like to get a very high res scan of this poster, for use in the film that Chris Strachwitz and Yasha Aginsky are making -- a documentary about the New Lost City Ramblers. Yes, Tom Paley is in the film along with Mike, John and Tracy. I did have a lead on this poster (from a Mudcatter) but they cannot now find their copy of the poster, so I am searching again. If you have this, or have any leads, please send me a message, or email me off-list (suzyATericandsuzy.com)

Thanks very much to all those who have responded to my other queries, and especially to those who urged me to make sure that Tom Paley would be in the film.   I have gotten to talk to and correspond with some really wonderful folks in the course of this adventure, including people who were only legendary names out of the distant past (from reading old copies of Sing Out and Little Sandy Review). And of course it is inspiring to be working with the Ramblers!
Suzy Thompson

Subject: New Lost City Ramblers - seeking photos
From: Suzy T.
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 01:26 AM

Hi folks,
It's me again, still helping out with the documentary about the New Lost City Ramblers which is nearly done! However, we are now looking for photos from the late 1970s and onwards. If you have any, or have any suggestions about who we might contact, please email me off list:
suzy(AT)ericandsuzy.com

Many thanks to those who have already helped us -- I'll definitely post here when the film is finished and available!!
Suzy Thompson

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST,Hootenanny
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 09:05 AM

I have photographs of Tom Paley and John Cohen at a party/picking session in London in the eighties in london, also photographs taken in London of John, Tracy, Mike AND Tom about 5 years ago but not good quality. The concert however was video taped. Have you knowledge of this?

I don't have your e-mail address.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: open mike
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 10:38 AM

read the previous message andyou will find her e-mail address.
just substitute "@" for (at)

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: open mike
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 10:42 AM

Tom Paley will be in teh Bay Area tomorrow.
I will be attending his concert at Daniel
Steinberg's. Are there any message you
would like to send to him?

perhaps he has some content to offer.

here is the thread about his tour:
http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=112531

Laurel

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Suzy T.
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 11:38 AM

I can't make it to the concert tomorrow but I am planning to go to the one on Oct. 8 and will definitely talk with Tom there. We did get a very good interview with him which was done at his home in London, part of which is in the film. Thanks so much for your help!
Suzy

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST,TJ in San Diego
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 06:48 PM

I had the good fortune to see the Ramblers at the Ash Grove in the early 1960's. I'm sure that Mike Seeger must have already made a contribution to this cause. On the same bill were Jackie DeShannon (masquerading as a new folk artist) and Sam Hinton, among others. I don't know if Sam's family has any such memorabilia. He lived near us for years, but moved to "retirement quarters" a year or two ago. Is anyone associated with the ownership or management of the Ash Grove still alive and kicking? Who knows? Tom Waits might even be able to help.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Suzy T.
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 11:16 PM

Thanks TJ for the suggestions -- Mike, Tracy and John are all actively involved in the making of this documentary film, and Tom Paley has been filmed and interviewed. I've been in touch with various Ash Grove folks (both people who were involved with running the club "back in the day" and others who were just hanging out). Sam Hinton actually is living in Berkeley (where I am located) and I will contact his family -- he occasionally comes out to various music events which is wonderful to see.
Suzy

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: fretless
Date: 24 Sep 08 - 09:40 AM

The Ramblers were regulars at the Brandywine Montain Music Convention, which had a 20-year run back in the 70s, 80s and early 90s. The Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music still exists and will have photos, recordings, and other stuff from the programs. Start here.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Sep 08 - 11:29 AM

Suzy T:

I hope the information produces some help. I am very anxious to see the eventual product. Sam was a local treasure here in San Diego - a renaissance man in the best sense of the phrase. We were sorry to lose him, but I know my cousin who works for UC will benefit.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: open mike
Date: 24 Sep 08 - 12:00 PM

i have some footage of Tom, but it is much more recent--2006.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: open mike
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 12:32 PM

this film is now finished and there are several showings
featured in CA in 2009 around the time of the old time music fest
www.alwaysbeenarambler.org

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 12:43 PM

Also now available on DVD.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: fretless
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 01:15 PM

Comes to about $30 for U.S. customers with shipping if you go through the alwaysbeenarambler website; about $10 less through Amazon if you qualify for their free shipping option.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Art Thieme
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 04:22 PM

What is the actual title of the film?

Art

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST,Oldtimer,Ma Flannery, Tullamore
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 05:15 PM

Ordered one , Region 2 , this day on ebay for \€ 20 new

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 05:21 PM

Such wonderful stories of his life and art. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

SRS

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 05:22 PM

Oops. A Mudcat bobble and I posted to the wrong Seeger thread.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST,Oldtimer,
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 06:07 PM

Under this dreadful cloud ,Stilly , you are forgiven ,
Go forever in peace ,

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 06:19 PM

Art, the title is "Always Been A Rambler".

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Aug 09 - 10:18 PM

Finally got around to watching "Always Been A Rambler" tonight. Great job; wonderful music, and all the more meaningful now as a memorial and tribute to Mike.

Subject: RE: New Lost City Ramblers - seek films/photos
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 31 Aug 09 - 06:24 AM

Saw Tom Paley being interviewed on BBC4 Folk America the other night but was cooking so only caught snippets of it, sounded very interesting.