Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME

Subject: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Nov 12 - 11:16 AM

Our favorite Texan is back!

Jed Marum
Sunday, December 9, 2012
6PM - 10PM
Hot buffet, wine, beer, soft drinks.
A bed if you need it.
Suggested donation: $15.

For any who may not know Jed, visit his website:

http://www.jedmarum.com/

12+albums, numerous awards, TV and Film credits and an amazing banjo player. I am not alone in thinking he is one of our top singer/songwriter/historians and a genuinely good person.



"James P. Gannon former Wall Street Journal editor and author of "Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers" writing about one of Jed songs said,

"Prayer from Little Round Top is the song one of the great Irish poets might have written had he marched to Gettysburg with Jeds Irish immigrant from Alabama. The melody seems to well up from some misty glen in Connemara, wrapping the soldiers sad story in a teardrop. It may mark me as a sentimental Irish man to say this, but if you can listen to this haunting song without finding your eyes moistening, then somewhere along lifes way, youve lost your soul."

Jed is known as a gifted singer, a unique and talented player and an accomplished songwriter. He is a warm and comfortable performer with a story to tell and gift for the telling.

"What sets Jed Marum apart from other Celtic/Folk artists is the performance concepts and delivery he brings to the stage � the historical significance, poignancy and emotion that his songs evoke, in addition to being a great singer and a stellar player. Jed is one of my favorite performers."

- Betsy Cummings, Entertainment Director for the North Texas Irish Festival"


So who's in?
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 17 Nov 12 - 11:33 AM

Me, but I (AAAAARGH!!!) have to work the next day.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Nov 12 - 11:48 AM

So do I. Spend the night and leave early?

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 17 Nov 12 - 11:57 AM

Oh hell... I'm working days now, but I'll be working nights then... DUH!!!
Spend the night and leave sometime.

Yes!

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 18 Nov 12 - 08:41 AM

I'm glad I don't have a job, I'd say screw it for this.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 18 Nov 12 - 09:08 PM

I've heard that Jed Marum fella, and by golly, if I were within a beagle's gowl of So. Portland, ME, I'd go see him.
He can pick the banjo and the guitar expertly (in different keys!) and sing songs like he knew what he was doing (in different keys too!).

Yessir, if you live anywhere near So. Portland, ME, go see this fella; you won't be disappointed.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 12:37 PM

But he sings in the same key as the one he plays in.:-)

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 01:24 PM

this is a Sunday so I think I will do a spiral ham with salad and scalloped potatoes.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 01:31 PM

What, no creamed onions? No salsa? LOL

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 05:26 PM

Kendall, I'll let somebody else bring creamed onions, but I can pick up some salsa. So can 4 or 5 other people, I'm sure.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 07:54 PM

After the Salsa Fiasco of 2009, the said sauce is banned from this establishment.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 08:29 PM

OK. Picante sauce then. (I'm just kidding.)
Seamus, you need a louder beagle! Jed always gives great concert.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 12:55 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 05:56 PM

I seem to have caught a cold. At east there's plenty of time for me to get over it before the concert. (I'm still holding out a small hope it's allergies.0

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Nov 12 - 04:29 PM

to the top

I have contacted some local Civil War groups. Hope to draw in a few. Posters in local supermarkets.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 10:44 AM

Hmmmmmm
Spiral ham for 2 is not going to fly. Maybe a pound of shaved ham and bagels.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: bfdk
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 12:01 PM

I wish! But it's a bit too far to travel, even if there's a bed for the night..

Have a great time, everybody :-)

Bente

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 07:21 PM

I invited two of my college history professors. I hope they can come.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 07:35 PM

Kendall,...
......, uh
...nevermind.
(Was there really such a thing as "history" when you were in college?)

I'm starting to feel as though I might recover. I came down with a cold on Friday, and it's just now getting to the stage where I'm OK with being conscious. It should be cleared in plenty of time.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST,On My Own Thread
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 08:58 PM

Spoke with TRUBRIT - she and Tom are definite maybes. Tami will be here with bells on, Jason and Michael will be here along with Jason's parents and possibly a younger brother.
So...back to spiral ham and scalloped potatoes. LOL

No word from Jed's friends or the Civil War re-enactors.I was going to pull a Scarlett O'Hara and dress in the curtains but maybe not.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 09:07 PM

Having been at a House Concert with Jed at Judy Cook's I would LOVE to be there with you !!

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Nov 12 - 09:38 AM

Don't let a little airfare keep you away, Terry.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Nov 12 - 09:16 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: ranger1
Date: 01 Dec 12 - 02:53 PM

My friend Andy will be joining us, and I've invited my friends Mindy and Pete. Jason's younger brother can't make it, though.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST,apparently cookieless Jed
Date: 02 Dec 12 - 09:50 PM

Wow - such high praise. Thanks so much. I hope I live up to it.

I am looking forward to seeing y'all ... and I am bringing my banjo this time. See ya!

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 06:04 AM

Jed, you can always borrow mine.Save you lugging another instrument. It's an old Fairbanks Vega open back.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Dec 12 - 10:08 AM

Banjos We Have Heard On High?
Duet with the Captain?

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 05:35 AM

I'm not good enough on the banjo to play with Jed.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Dec 12 - 02:08 PM

Counting down to Sunday.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST,Jed on a borrowed PC
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 09:03 AM

It's cold up here!! But I've been enjoying the visit. My Friday concert in Dover NH was canceled due to Fire Code violations for the brand new venue I was supposed to open! (long story) ... but that gave me a chance to visit a bit more with family, so it was a blessing in disguise!

I really enjoyed a pickin' party with old friends in MA on Wed night - then the radio show with Nick Noble on Thu - so it's been a grand trip so far!

I'll be heading down to Canton MA in a couple hours to play a concert at the Open Book Coffeehouse tonight - my old hometown. It's a treat to be there. I left that town when I 14 years old and I love to see the old place, and some of the old faces, too. I am looking forward to it.

THEN it's on to Portland ME. Life is Good!


.... But I still haven't had my steamers yet

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 09:09 AM

All systems go here, Jed. I won't let the firemen in until after the concert.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 12:04 PM

Don't let them in til it's all mopped up..

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 01:06 PM

Is it your birthday or something Mary?
Looking forward to it. I'm feeling much better (about 95%) and my voice works most of the time. Went to the gym yesterday and lived through it.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 01:12 PM

No
Jed had a concert cancelled due to a failed fire inspection.
Heard from TRUbrit and Tom. They will be here.
Should be anice crowd.
Sheets cleaned as well as towels. Giving the floors a once over. Some Christmas lights up. Looking forward to this.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST,SINSULL
Date: 08 Dec 12 - 07:41 PM

For those of you who didn't understand, this is a Sunday evening concert.
Go away!
I'll explain later.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST,SINSULL
Date: 09 Dec 12 - 10:39 AM

Jed called. He is on his way and will arrive around noon.
See you all when you get here.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Dec 12 - 03:38 PM

Wish I could be there! Have a good time everybody.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 09 Dec 12 - 03:54 PM

I enjoyed the last Jed Marum concert I was at, at Mary's place. I'm sure you'll all have a great time, and I wish I could be there. Give Jed my very best wishes.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 08:36 AM

Hey John! Jed mentioned you before I had a chance to say Hi. He was talking about previous concerts and remembered you and Nick Apollonio.
Great night and I was treated to a pre-concert when Kendall showed up early with Jacqui's guitar. I think Jed fell in love. He played it for his concert.
Lots of all songs - requests, lots of new songs, great banjo and guitar picking. Plus Jed is a genuine joy to have around.
Food must have been good - most of it was gone. We had a very attractive birthday cake for Jeri - Honest. Pure white with some red decoration. No glow in the dark purple and it tasted good too.
They all left for breakfast this morning around six. I am sadly taking Lizzie for a final vet visit. Her time has come. It is never easy to lose a friend.
SINS

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 08:43 AM

It's a kindness to poor old Lizzie, Mary. I've been there with dogs, and it never gets any easier, so you have my sympathy.
Glad y'all had a good time.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Midchuck
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 10:09 AM

Re Jacqui's guitar: Jed better not have left with it. If I could play it and walk away - and I did, just barely - he'd better be able to.

Re Lizzie: Been there, done that, several times. I feel what you're feeling. What more can one say?

P.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Jeri
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 10:47 AM

Loved the concert. I wish more people had been there, but they don't know what they're missing!

Jacqui's guitar was still at SINSULL's when we all left. I can't believe I got up at 6 to go have breakfast... I got home, and it was still fairly early so I'm having more coffee. The diner was OK, and the coffee was reasonable when one is later going to have real coffee.

I'll miss Lizzie.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: kendall
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 11:55 AM

That guitar has a voice that I have never heard. Hearing Jed play it reminded me of that old country song,
"She never looked that good when she was with me."

Jed, you did a bang up job, as you always do.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: GUEST,jed changing planes in Alabama
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 07:35 PM

Thanks y'all coming and singing and laughing and such. It was a great time and I am most grateful to you SINS for your gracious hospitality and good humor, putting up with all us rowdy guests!

It was a treat to hear more Kendall stories and play Jacqui's guitar. Bonus!!

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 10 Dec 12 - 11:07 PM

I'm sorry about your beloved pet. I hope you have many happy memories and photos of Lizzie.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: JedMarum
Date: 11 Dec 12 - 09:28 AM

Yes. Sad news for Lizzie and condolences to you.

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 Dec 12 - 10:13 AM

Sorry about Lizzie, Sins. She was a darlin'...once she got used to me and wasn't fraidy cat every time I looked at her.

Linn

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: Becca72
Date: 11 Dec 12 - 10:28 AM

Sins,
I'm so sorry about Miss Lizzie. :-(

Subject: RE: Jed Marum House Concert So Portland, ME
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Dec 12 - 04:45 PM

It is sad to lose my Lizzie but she had an amazing life after being rescued at LaGuardia airport in a snowstorm. She had a long and healthy life which included a move to Maine and the great outdoors. My favorite Lizzie memory is of her babysitting duties when the ground hog at Red Bank went off and left her little ones with Aunt Lizzie who fussed over the babies and snarled at anyone who even looked sideways at them. Lizzie could be nasty when she wanted to be - bit me yesterday when she had enough of the vet's alcohol rub.
RIP beautiful kitty.