Listners advisory

Subject: Listeners advisory
From: GUEST,Den
Date: 23 Oct 01 - 10:00 AM

I work in a library (I'm not a librarian though) and we have a programme here called Readers Advisory. So I'd like to start my own version (sort of) in this post. I really like Steve Earle, Guy Clark and the more folky/country side of Lyle Lovett. I've also been getting into Townes VanZandt but I find much of what I've heard a little dark. Having said that I like what I've heard.

I must confess I like the storytellers. That was a big part of my life growing up in N.Ireland. Anyway based on the above information who else should I be listening to. I'm willing to reciprocate information about Irish musicians and groups. Hey this could be a perma-thread idea. Den

Subject: RE: Listners advisory
From: GUEST,Den
Date: 23 Oct 01 - 10:02 AM

I swear I typed in Listeners but it reverted back to my original miss-spelling. Joe could you fix this...the library would take a very dim view. Den

Subject: RE: Listners advisory
From: Midchuck
Date: 23 Oct 01 - 10:22 AM

I really like Steve Earle, Guy Clark and the more folky/country side of Lyle Lovett. I've also been getting into Townes VanZandt but I find much of what I've heard a little dark....I must confess I like the storytellers. That was a big part of my life growing up in N.Ireland. Anyway based on the above information who else should I be listening to.

Tom Russell.

(the late) Jim Ringer.

Utah Phillips' earlier stuff - get the Jody Stecher/Kate Brislin "Heart Songs" CD.

Ian Tyson (both the old stuff with Sylvia and the recent cowboy stuff).

Peter. (That's a signature, not another suggestion.)

Peter.

Subject: RE: Listners advisory
From: GUEST,Den
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 08:46 AM

Thanks Midchuck, I'll try to check some of those out. Den

Subject: RE: Listners advisory
From: 53
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 11:18 PM

steve earle is excellent.

Subject: RE: Listners advisory
From: Oversoul
Date: 24 Oct 01 - 11:42 PM

Be sure and check out "The Gourds." What fun! There is something really special about these guys. What joy to hear a folksy throwaway version of Ziggy Stardust! And the great "Gin and Juice" thing...wow!

Subject: RE: Listners advisory
From: GUEST,Den
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:50 AM

Thanks guys, where do the Gourds come from? Den