Kendall and Utah Phillips

Subject: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 08:51 PM

I got a request via PM to refresh the thread about the upcoming performance in California, but I can't remember the title. Anyway, it is to be done on April 8th in Grass Valley California.
I don't have any details at hand, but you can to to his web site. Just type in Utah Phillips in google.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: bbc
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 09:35 PM

Here you go, folks:

Utah's itinerary

bbc

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 09:54 PM

The other thread is called BS: Mudcatters near Sacramento CA.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 10:32 PM

Oh, do I wish I could be there. That will be an evening to remember.

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Amos
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 10:55 PM

I AM gonna be there, and so is Barky and her best friend, Nicole. So there! We're gonna make Kendall all jealous! Yayyyyy!


A

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 11:29 PM

If this one goes well there is a possibility of an East Coast return match next year.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 29 Mar 06 - 11:40 PM

An East Coast Rematch!

I give Kendall best four falls in seven. Even without a belaying pin I think Kendall can drop Phillips three out of six. Then it's just Hobb's choice on the seventh fall but Kendall gets my money on the tie breaker.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 12:04 AM

May I suggest that Philadelphia would be a good locale....

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 12:45 AM

May I suggest a Union Organizer/Folk Singer to open for you two that night???????

Mick

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Barry Finn
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 02:05 AM

Take a gamble on these two, though take warning & take cover. They're two of a kind that'll beat a full house.
Wish I could hear this.
Barry

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 07:36 AM

I just hope my voice holds out. We planned to do this years ago but then he had the heart problem, and had to cut way back.

It's not often one gets to work with someone whom they admire above most other performers, and I am so honored to be asked to share the stage with this icon.
As I wrote in his new brochure, "I don't have many heros, but Utah Phillips is certainly one of them."

Oh well, if I fall on my face I still get to visit California and some Mudcatters.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Tinker
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 07:52 AM

Kendall, if the budget looked any different I'd be there in a heart beat. I'm really really hoping to see that Eastcoast rematch come through.

tinker

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Midchuck
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 08:30 AM

If this one goes well there is a possibility of an East Coast return match next year.

May I suggest that Philadelphia would be a good locale....

Nah, nah. Too far for Kendall's Maine supporters - but Maine is too far for anyone else.

Now if they got together at '07 Old Songs, that would be a good compromise. The fact that it's near me has nothing to do with it.

Peter.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 08:37 AM

If the rematch was held in Maine there would be accommodation for a certain number of Mudcatters around and about.

Lots of good thoughts please for the Cap'n on the 8th. If everybody gives just a smidgeon of voice power he'll sail through the evening with no trouble.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 10:04 AM

Sat 04/08/06 The Center for the Arts Grass Valley 8:00 PM 530-274-8384
tix are $18---314 West Main Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 530 271 7000
http://www.thecenterforthearts.org/
http://www.thecenterforthearts.org/events/06/06-04-08-utahphillips.htm

ok here are the particulars...who, what, when, where--and we know "why"
(don't we??)

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 02:45 PM

Philly, CT, Maine ..... all are wonderful. I am just certain that the perfect concert would include involvement of a Folk Singing Labor Organizer. ****grovel****grovel****

Mick

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 06:03 PM

I can't make Californis after all. Sigh. But I will be sending good thoughts and psychic Vocal Zones all evening.
M.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 07:48 PM

Mick, if we do a show anywhere near you, I will see if I can get you invited to open for us.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Tinker
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 08:20 PM

Kendall, I think Mick is ready to redefine "close" as most anywhere east of the Mississippi.....

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 01:00 AM

http://www.mainehumor.com/km.htm

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 07:41 AM

That site is a bit out of date - we've moved and have a new phone number. Kendall's email addy is also different.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 11:26 AM

Are you flying or driving out there? If you drive and need a stop and are as far south as North Texas let me know and we'll make space in the driveway and push the cat off the futon. . .

Meanwhile, you could give everyone a chance to attend a rematch by situating it in the MIDDLE somewhere. Like North Texas. Just say the word!

SRS

I am so jealous that Amos gets to go!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 12:22 PM

We are flying, but thanks for the offer.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: frogprince
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 12:45 PM

Hey, don't forget to book one at the Ark, Ann Arbor, MI., preferably on a Saturday night.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 01:25 PM

I just got a major scare. Been having back pain, so had an X ray and it showed an abdominal aortic aneurism. 3.5 cm, so this am I had an ultra sound and the doctor said it is small, and nothing to worry about.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 01:56 PM

He had a major scare and Jacqui nearly had kittens. High Drama living near those two.
Now get your asses on the plane without further nonsense! Pack appropriately! And ENJOY! I want pictures and avideo if there is one.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Becca72
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 04:23 PM

Hey, Put me on the list for a video viewing if there is one!

and a kitten, too please :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: treaties1
Date: 31 Mar 06 - 05:23 PM

Hope it is a brilliant night for all. Good luck Kendall and lots of love to you and Jacqui plus all the other names I recognise in the thread

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 06:58 AM

A dear friend used to say "After 40 it's patch, patch patch."

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 07:20 AM

If we do get a video and if Utah is in agreement my thinking would be to put a copy up for auction for Mudcat funds.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: KT
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 10:43 AM

That's a great idea, Jacqui!! I want one!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 11:47 AM

Kitten? Did Becca say she wants a kitten? I have a perfectly good cat available - save you the trouble of going through kittenhood.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 11:59 AM

Well, i am in a video production class at the local community college.
If this was in our area we would be glad to document the event by
taping at the concert. We are, however, going to be busy a couple of hours away that night recording Garnet Rogers at a concert in Chico.
I tell you that to tell you this.....there may be a video class at
a local school near you and if you ever are interested in producing
a video of a concert, you might be able to get one by offering it as
a class project. Our Radio, Television and Film department has a mobile studio (motor home/van) which travels to all sorts of events (our motto is "From Ballet to Bull Riding") and do a 3 or 4 camera shoot which is edited on the fly and at the end of the event we offer a copy of the original to the performer. Many artists have been quite happy to have a video to use as a demo tape, or to make copies to sell for a fund raiser, etc. We are just changing over to be able to offer DVD format, too. We also do studio interviews so that anyone who has a topic to speak about, a program they want to promote, or an interesting life story to preserve we tape it and it is broadcast over the community access t.v. station.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 12:01 PM

i wanted to have the class record utah's performance in chico last december, but the room was so crowded with people already that there was not room to maneuver our camera gear!   It would have been a great performance to tape as he was in fine form!! Best of health to all of you.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 01:55 PM

there is a community college in grass valley/nevada city area that
has a video class....see this link on the Sierra College site
http://da1.sierracollege.edu/classschedule/schedules.aspx
there may not be time to arrange for them to shoot the
event, but it might be a great connection for future
shows in that area...

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,LDB
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 04:01 PM

Forget East Coast - West Coast -- Too far to travel

Hold a Phillips/Kendall meeting at the internationally acclaimed WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL in Winfield Kansas - third weekend in September.

Greatest festival in the universe.

No brag - just fact

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 01 Apr 06 - 04:11 PM

Hey, I can be had. Just ask my ex wives.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,new to folk world music
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 09:24 AM

Never heard of either of them before,
but from what I've just read on the internet
Utah Phillips sounds like a fascinating artist and elder political activist.
I'll definitely seek out his work to listen for future listening.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,new to folk world music
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 09:35 AM

I'm new to this board as well; so thats what can happen when you press enter before you finish correcting what you are writing;

so as I wanted to say,
"Utah Phillips sounds like a fascinating artist and elder political activist.
I'll definitely seek out his work for future listening."

The other one, Kendall, doesn't seem to exist as far as the internet is concerned ?

I'm also a keen amateur who once had the good fortune and geat chance
to open a show for one of my idols at our local club.
But I'm new here and don't want to sound too full of myself,
so will keep his name quiet for the moment.
bye for now

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 09:47 AM

Guest - new to folk music world - this is
Kendall's slightly-out-of-date-site

I have 2 of his CDs from Folk Legacy & they are great, if you're near the concert will be well worth attending (& his CDs are certainly well worth having!)

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 09:50 AM

Folk Legacy

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 09:52 AM

Kendall, Googled

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 11:00 AM

I have all of Kendall's CDs, a privately produced video, his LPs and book. Plus the old crank and his dog and wife make a habit of appearing at my back door unannounced to drink my tea and coffee. I once actually got to perform with Captain Morse but he hasn't asked me to repeat the act - seems I screwed up.

I have also had the amazing pleasure of sharing a meal with Utah Phillips who wrote down one of Nana Sullivan's famous aphorisms for further use.

Do not miss the opportuntiy to see either one of these men in concert! The two of them together - WOW! I can't afford the trip or I would be there.

GUEST,NTFWM - where are you located? And who is your idol? Join as a member and share your tale. There will be eager listeners, eager detractors, and similar stories. Hardly bragging if the story is true.

Welcome,
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 12:36 PM

Sandra in Sidney, you should have "Beginners Luck", it's the best of the three because it has songs and stories.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 03:02 PM

And a delight to listen to.....Beginner's Luck will have you driving along in your car, by yourself, and laughing outloud at Kendall's stories...then having you sneak a peek out the windows to see if other drivers noticed and are looking at you kinda funny. And you'll be singing along at the top of your lungs on the others! It's wonderful!
KT

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 03:36 PM

Definitely start with Beginner's Luck.

And, don't take it too hard, Sins. What happened was, you stole his thunder, upstaged the man, and he's no fool and won't let it happen again.

New fans, welcome. You're in for a treat.

Now, I, can you believe it, am almost completely ignorant of Utah Phillips, except the songs I've heard Kendall sing!

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Franz S.
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 06:11 PM

I'll be at the event. I'm even bringing my father (or he's bringing me, not sure which).

Dani, do check the Utah Phillips website (I'd do a blue clicky but haven't a clue how). Phillips is a masterful songwriter, great story teller, powerful performer, good punster, and high-quality political person. Well, maybe political is the wrong word; he's much more a believer in direct action. And I have all 100 hours of his Loafer's Glory radio show.

Matbe I'll finally get to meet Joe Offer.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 08:33 PM

Be sure you introduce yourself.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 03:41 AM

Got my tickets, and I'm looking forward to this. It will be nice to meet you, too, Franz - and Amos and Barky? Sins, why don't you come and act as Kendall's chaperone?
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 09:11 AM

Joe, the older I get, the easier it is to behave.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 09:31 AM

Wait 'til Jacqui reads that. He'll be back down in the cellar.
See you in Novemeber Joe. But make sure you take notes and report in detail on the California festivities.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 09:50 AM

I've just had a great time reading stuff in the google link - including a place to buy the CD I don't have. tomorrow, I'm off to bed now

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 05:10 PM

I put Mr. and Mrs. Morse off at the airport, excuse me, Jetport, this morning. Hopefully they boarded the correct plane and are now in California.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 06:49 PM

Boy, I'm jealous.

Have a great time, everyone. Hug each other for me so we can pass 'em around later!

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 07:11 PM

Yes, Sins, it's important to pronounce the name of Portland International Jetport with reverence. Wehn I flew into that airport the first time, it certainly wasn't in a jet - it was in a Cessna with 18 strap seats.
Seems like a fitting departure point for somebody like Kendall Morse, dontchathink?

He'll be landing at what one of our newspaper columnists calls "Sacramento Intergalactic Airport." Our airport spent megabucks a few years ago, changing all the signs from "Sacramento Metropolitan Airport" to "Sacramento International." I think we have one flight to Mexico a day, hence the name "International." Big deal.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: adventure
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 10:14 PM

Hey Kendall, doryman here.
Keep that 12 string banging out the tunes.
Hope you and yours are well. May the "screech" be with you.
The doryman.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: DonMeixner
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 11:41 PM

Hi Kendall,

I think it takes a brave man to board an airplane of any stripe and travel through the sky.

Good luck with this gig with Utah Phillips. I would be thrilled to be able to see it. Hope you can redux here in the North East some place.
I'd love the chance to catch any show you do.

See you at Old Songs.

Don

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 09:20 PM

Got a call from the Captain and his Misses this morning. All is well. He can't sleep so they have changed motels but are going to change back. Makes me wonder if they are avoiding the authorities. Tomorrow night should be fun. Then they are off to Joe Offer territory.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 10:21 PM

If I was there for this concert I couldn't sleep, either! What fun! I hope someone has a camera and will post a few photos of folks.

I haven't gotten over being jealous that Amos is getting to go to this concert. . .

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 09:22 AM

I'm sure they's having a great time at the No-Tell-Motel-6.

Eagerly awaiting more reports.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:14 AM

I'll be thinking of you and all the fun you'll be having tonight!

Will lift a glass to a night of unsurpassed music, fun and love for all...

Dani

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 10:56 AM

I've had the pleasure of seeing/hearing both Utah and Kendall separately...both together should be interesting.....but in CALIFORNIA??? I hope the seismograph people have been warned...☺

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 11:42 PM

Too soon for feedback, I guess.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 03:21 AM

Well, we just got home. Christina and I really enjoyed it, and it was obvious that Kendall was having fun up there on stage. He did a great job, as one would expect. The man is a master storyteller. No singing this time, though - I hope there's a time when his voice finally comes back so we can hear him sing again.

I enjoyed Utah Phillips, too. Most of the time, he tells stories I've heard before - but most of his stories tonight were new to me. I suppose he sang half a dozen songs, maybe eight - many of us know most of the songs he did tonight, but they're still great to sing.

I'm trying to figure out how Amos and Franz recognized me. Must be pretty smart fellers. It was a pleasure to meet you, Amos & Franz & Barky & Nicole.

Kendall and Jacqui are off to tour the Great North of California the next few days, and then they'll come to our house Wednesday for a waterfall hike. I'm hoping they'll have good weather, but the forecast is for rain the next four days. Maybe the weather will be better on the coast - rainstorms tend to linger here in the foothills.

See you Wednesday, Kendall and Jacqui.

-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 05:55 AM

Bravo, Cap'n!!   Can't wait to hear from you. Tell us how it was for you! Have a great tour, friends!

KT

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:54 AM

Joe, were you wearing a plaid shirt? That might account for the recognizability. Heaven knows, it probably wasn't the photos on Mudcat.

It sounds like y'all had a good time. I hope they're taking pictures, and we get a full report at some point from the Morses.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 09:38 AM

Hey, everybody wears plaid shirts up here..

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Charley Noble
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 11:29 AM

Joe-

Thanks for the report. Franz probably met you at the chantey gathering aboard the Thayer back when we were all in San Francisco a few years ago. But maybe he just focused in on your aura!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 11:34 AM

I think it was the mitre that gave him away.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Franz S.
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 06:21 PM

I don't even know how I recognized Joe. I was happy to meet him and Kuddie, and I'm sorry I missed Amos. And Charley, the Nevada City-Grass Valley area is much too upscale to have a No-Tell-Motel 6. Ir would more likely be a Highly-Discreet-Bed-and-Breakfast.

The concert appeared to be a great success. Phillips is locally well-beloved deservedly so) and Kendall was well received. My father was so moved by the story about Uriah Boardman and the seagull that he immediately started taking notes. I particularly enjoyed the menu description of the Donner Diner (though I'm afraid some of my neighbors would not; that whole story is still a touchy subject in my town). The wordplay could only be likened to Errol Flynn in "Captain Blood" with words in place of rapiers ( a much better choice IMHO).   Both gentlemen know how to command a stage with nothing more than their voices.

Hell of a good time.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Charley Noble
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 07:58 PM

Franz-

Glad you and your honored father had a chance to take this special event in.

The Donner Diner? Good lord...That's a move up from the Roadkill Diner.

Maybe they'll generate a video.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:02 PM

Uriah? Did he tell the story of Uriah on the train with the lady of loose morals? Or when Dad fell down the well? Or if there was frost on the ground this AM? Damn! I am sorry I missed it.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Amos
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:34 PM

I am back home after driving 1200 miles there and back, and all I can say is would have been worth twice the drive. Hurtling through the I-5 corridor down the San Jouquin at 90 between the hours of 3 and 5 in the morning is something no-one should miss, unless they can! LOL

Utah and Kendall are like two hurricanes doing the foxtrot -- a true perfect storm of good humor and grace and deep humanity and wide and wonderful tales from all over time. The crowd loved'em both completely. Absolutely had 'em eating out of their hands.

Joe is thinner and better looking than I would have guess from his pictures. Franz, I am sorry to have missed you. I couldn't stay very later because I already had, and still had to run down to San Jose and San Diego.

I am very, very happy that Barky got to see this evening's show -- she and Nicole were just jaw-dropped and delighted, but they learned some deep and important stuff, too.

A

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 09:33 PM

Yes, that Uriah Boardman story is moving - although I must admit that's not the word that first comes to mind. (Downright hilarious; I was on the floor laughing, etc. is more the mark.)

*SIGH*, I wish I could have been there. Still, let's hope this means an East Coast reunion. You did say West Chester, PA, right? Right??

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Amos
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 10:06 PM

The punchline of a postcard reading only "Let the cat out!" still makes me giggle.

A

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 10:34 PM

Yes, West Chester would be wonderful ....... with an Irish Catholic Labor Organizer Folk singer opening for them.

Mick, who is starting to grovel.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 09:46 AM

Mick - it's a done deal but you are opening with me harmonizing to "Bird In A Guided Cage". You're singing soprano. Tighten your thong.

I can't wait to hear Jacqui's telling of the tale.

Utah Phillips had a few items on a table when he performed in Maine. Pictures of some children and a small figure of a hobo along with some other things. Anyone know the story behind these?

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Mark Ross
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 10:13 AM

The pictures are those of his children. I am not sure what figure you mention, though he has been known to keep a rubber chicken handy to throw at unruly audiences. And, Oh, yes, watch out for the electronic whooppee cushion(w/remote. I was victimized by that a couple of years ago). Sorry I couldn't be there for the show, it sounds like it was a corker. Utah sounde tired when I talked to him yesterday(Bushed? No he was beyond that, he was shrubbed!), but he was very pleased that he got a chance to present Kendall to that audience.

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Bill D
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 12:08 PM

Utah has always had a little tin box of "important stuff" with him...I remember him showing some it here in the Wash DC area a few years ago....the box itself..(old tobacco box?) had some sort of story.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 12:17 PM

i ws fortunate to meet the Cap'n and Jacqui
they stopped by yesterday on the way to the
redwoods. kendall took his coffee cup to
the stream to pan for gold,,,and got a few
nuggets...of pyrite.

i showed them some of the video we took
the night before at the Garnet Rogers concert.

The word is that the Utah/Kendall show was filmed, as well.

News at 11.

AS they were leaving, I sang them a late wedding present...
Kate Wolf, Give Yourself to Love.

Sorry I could not make it to the concert--I would have loved
to get a chance to participate in the mud reunion..
I have fond memories of singing around the campfire with Amos,
and singing sea chanties with Joe and a boat load of others.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Amos
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 12:54 PM

Utah's been through pneumonia of late--he mentioned this was his first public gig in a couple of months. That always takes it out of you and it can take long months to recover your energy level.

But he was a trouper and didn't flag during the show.

A

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 09:27 PM

Another phone call. They are looking for a redwood to drive through -scary. Reminds me of that old joke - "Well where would you like the back door?"

Kendall has a treasure or two to put into the Mudcat auction. He sounds tired but very happy. Nice to know that fame and celebrity haven't gone to hos head. He still calls an old friend to check up on his dog, who has taken over the couch and once again disgraced himself at the dog park.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,MAG
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 09:40 PM

OK, if there is a video or DVD release, surely it will be a commercial production. Just make sure the announcement makes a thread here.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Franz S.
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 10:12 PM

I think the drive-thru redwood tree option has been discontinued. Hard on both the tree and the car, since they're making them wider now. The cars, that is.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 02:18 AM

Hi, Mark - I wondered if you were the Mark Ross Utah Phillips mentioned from the stage. I can't quite remember what he said - I think he told a joke you told him on the phone.

Redwood National Park (click) lists three drive-through redwoods, all of which are quite a bit south of the park. This link (click) will give you more information about tacky things in the areaa. [It will now that I fixed it. ♥Link Fairy♥]

I'm hoping to take Kendall and Jacqui on a hike to our favorite waterfall in Wednesday - but the weather forecast doesn't look good. We'll find entertainment somehow, despite the weather.

-Joe-

You're pretty in pink, Jeri.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 07:21 AM

Hey there,Joe! Give those two a hug for me! I'd do it myself if I could, but I'm a little too far away....LONDON! We drove through one of those REDWOODS about 6 years ago......Pretty cool!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 09:05 AM

They were looking for the Chandelier Tree.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Jeri
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 09:17 AM

SINSULL, aHEM!... you're gonna want to go to that second link of Joe's that the 'Link Fairy', whoever that is, has now repaired. There's a 'Chandelier Tree' there.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 09:46 AM

MEMO

DATE:          April 11, 2006

TO:            California Division of Border Security

FROM:          Department of Homeland Security from Tacky Gifts

SUBJECT:       Border alert

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Please be advised that, due to the link from the above mentioned "Link Fairy" there now exists the potential for the unwanted exportation of the virus known as "Tacky Gift Giving". As you know, you have an infestation in and around the Redwood Highway area mentioned in the above post. It has come to our attention that a potential carrier is in your area, and may attempt to breach the quarantine zone. This carrier is a known associate of The Queen of Kitsch, AKA Tacky Gift Mary AKA Sinsull AKA Mary "the Bomb" Sullivan. It is very likely that this duo is planning to smuggle quantities of this virus out of the quarantine zone, for purposes of driving parents in Ohio mad, or as playthings for a group of Gorilla's which they ferretted into South Jersey. Please be on the lookout for this nefarious character. The utmost vigilance will be necessary on your part. She will be masquerading herself as this adorable little British woman travelling with a nice fella that talks funny. Please exercise extreme caution with the little woman. While she is an adorable looking person, the facade hides the heart of an axe murderer. She has been known to torment Irish American Labor Organizers for months on end, and confine men and Labradors to the basement for months on end. One of the giveaways will come when these two talk to each other. He speaks to her in Mainese, and she responds in the Queen's English. The giveaway is that no one will understand anything they say. The Navaho Codetalkers had nothing on these two. Should you apprehend them, please conduct a full body exam on the gentleman. You will know you have the right person if he has a wrinkled old arse.

Your help in the area of containing this kitsch virus in the area has been noted in the past, and appreciated. We look forward to a successful operation in containing this threat.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 10:25 AM

well, i told them to watch for paul bunyan
trees of mystery tourist trap
and babe the blue ox

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 02:20 PM

Mick,
You are just begging for attention! It is sad that Jacqui is out there surrounded by all that crap and I am not there to help her choose. Kendall has the attention span of a hyperactive gnat when it comes to shopping.
I did stop by the Christmas Tree shop and pick up a little "Welcome Home" gift for the pair. I also found a lovely anniversary gift for Micca and Catsphiddle.
But even I have to admit, I have outdone myself with the latest acquisition for Linn. If Jacqui accompanies me the the Press Room on Saturday, we will deliver IT/THEM as well as Barry Finn's belated birthday gift and possibly a wayward green violinist.
Come to think of it, if you will sing a cowboy song at the Getaway, I have the perfect gift for you too, Micheline.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 03:03 PM

So sorry I gcouldn't make the show, but spent the weekend doing the college courtship rounds with Julienne. Oh Mick me boy, I have to agree with Mary that you seem to be feeling a tad neglected. NOw when Aunt Mary and Jacqui decide you need something -- well remember it's for your own good.
Kendall does have a limited attention span for shopping, but you know Mary, now that Mick has publically called attention to the fact he likes to observe Kendall's arse --- well that usually does keep Kendall's attention focused for a while --- and remember how much tack there may be to choose from.

Have a great time all

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 09:26 PM

Shit!!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Apr 06 - 09:55 PM

My great uncle Olaf Husby was one who participated in the cutting then helped hollow out a western red cedar in Washington State, that was used for driving through when people drove Model-Ts. Now they have relocated it (again) and it is in a I-5 rest area near Arlington, Washington. Somewhere I have a family photo of Olaf at the stump in it's original location. This is about it and most of those Seattle Mudcatters will know the stump I'm talking about.

Back to the Kendall and Utah show. . .

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 01:51 AM

as Mr. and Mrs. Morse rode (drove) off I suggested they
might make it to WEAVERVILLE

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Apr 06 - 09:54 PM

Just where are the dynamic duo headed? Not just looking for trees to scratch the rental car on, right? Are they headed to any interesting western water features? Volcanoes? Wildlife areas?

Hoots?

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 12:59 AM

Darn. I forgot to ask them is they found a tree to drive through. the found lots of redwoods, though - they got as far as Orick in Redwoods National Park, way up the coast of Northern California.

Here (click) is where I took them today, across the canyon of the North Fork of the American River, and then home along the ridge between the North and Middle Forks. There were more waterfalls in the canyon then I have ever seen before, and we had a wonderful time. Quite a bit of snow, too.

Thanks for coming, Kendall and Jacqui!

-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 06 - 11:13 PM

I am off to the airport to pick them up. Hopefully we will get a first hand report tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 12:27 AM

yipee! news awaits!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 12:28 AM

100!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 12:39 AM

Damn, I do wish I was there with you. Two of my favorite people on this planet to pick and sing and swap jokelore with. Kendall and Bruce, please, each of you do one of mine to pay back the ones I ripped off from the two of you through all the years.

Have a fine time!! It's times like this that make me miss it all more than I generally want to let on...

Art

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 12:48 AM

And if you get above the Ory-gun (proper pronunciation) border, bring me back a pair of them myrtlewood salt and pepper shakers. Whew, talk about tacky...

Love,

Art

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 03:26 AM

Now, there's an idea, Art. I think you would have loved the audience Kendall and Utah had Saturday. The three of you would have had a great time together on stage. You would have liked the tour I gave Kendall and Jacqui yesterday - waterfalls and steep canyons and all the beauties of the wilderness, seated on comfortable leather seats.
My wife let me use her car for the tour...
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 10:38 AM

We got back just about midnight last night, weary and travel worn but with so many good memories. Our lovely Mary picked us up from the jetport and delivered us home. She had made sure that there were alcoholic beverages in the fridge - a most welcome sight!

I'm still laughing from reading the thread - Mick, we will turn our attention to you soon dear! As has been stated, Kendall doesn't shop so I didn't have an opportunity to really find tacky gifts, altough I did get a little something for Mary....

We put about 1100 miles on the rental car, stayed at a variety of motels, some wonderful, one rather toward the tacky end. It feels like we drove up and down every mountain in Northern California and yes, we drove through TWO redwoods. Driving through the Valley of the Giants was awe inspiring. I am so glad we got to see those trees - they are something special. We even brought back a seedling, purchased from a visitor centre in the area. I'm not sure that it would ever be suitable for growing outdoors in Maine but it will be a reminder of a wonderful journey.

The main reason for the trip - the gig. Both if us were nervous about the performance and it turns out that Utah was as well. He hadn't been on stage for a couple of months as a result of his illness so Saturday night was a watershed for both of them. After the soundcheck about eighteen people involved in the show sat down to a meal provided by Joanna, Utah's wife, in the 'green room'. Kendall sat in the auditorium for the first half of the performance, which was all Utah, and then took the stage for the second half. I was sitting on the edge of my seat hoping that his voice would hold out - and it did, although I think that toward the end of his set he was feeling the effects. However, he got a great reception from the audience and looked very relaxed on stage. Both Kendall and Utah made the show something special and I felt priviledged to have been there.

I really enjoyed the time we spent with Utah and Joanna as well as meeting Mudcat friends old and new. It was a pleasure to meet Open Mike who lives in the most idyllic spot miles from anywhere and to spend a day exploring the local area with Joe, although I'm not so sure that Kendall was totally happy with being in the passenger seat close to the sheer drops on some of the mountain roads.

We managed to purloin the poster from the Centre for the Arts - it's about 4' x 6' and I have had it signed by both Utah and Kendall. This is going into the Mudcat auction, 100% of the proceeds to Mudcat funds. I'll be downloading photos later today or tomorrow and will then set up the auction item with a link to the flickr site (if I can get the blue clicky right!). There was a recording made of the show and there may be another auction for a copy of that. Utah says that we can do what we want with the recording so we may look at the cost of production of DVDs, but that will have to be researched for economics before making any commitment.

Thank you all for the good wishes which we have only now received - we had no interent access for the duration of the trip. I think that most of today will be spent catching up with what is going on.....

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 05:43 PM

DVDs, huh? I imagine any number of folks would order one in advance. I tried to convince Geeta, who was in San Francisco for a conference, to take a bus up there, but I guess it was a little out of the way. Nice to hear we may be able to watch the show after all, though it sure isn't the same.

Glad to hear you drove through two trees - next time, though, you might want to pick the ones with holes cut in them....

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 06:40 PM

Careful Dan. Kendall does the humor around here!
Watch for a PM from me.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 07:18 PM

Well, it was a hire car Dan.......

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Amos
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:28 PM

Sins:

That's what he told me, when he was doing his "water the mic stand" routine.... LOL!!


A

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: Homeless
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:31 PM

I missed this thread the first time around, but I see from the itinerary linked to earlier that there is gonna be a show about five blocks from me in a couple weeks. Is this Utah fella worth seeing if the other chap won't be there?

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:46 PM

Utah is always worth seeing, Homeless. If you go try and get a copy of his four CD set, Starlight on the Rails. It's a little more expensive than the others but well worth it for the commentary he gives on each track.

He's a great performer.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 08:49 PM

I've put some phots of the event on flickr, and if the clicky works you can see them here

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:04 PM

It was one hell of a good trip. Being asked to take the stage with one of my few heros, and getting to spend 4 days with him and his lovely wife, Joanna, was certainly a high spot for me this year.

Neither Utah nor I was up for an encore, because we both pushed ourselves to the limit. It's always a good idea to leave them wanting more any way.

Jacqui calls the Rockies "Those pointy bits". She and Joe enjoyed standing on the very edge of a sheer drop, and I must confess, I was as nervous as a Christain Scientist with a severed artery. The bottom was a long way off! Hell, if one fell off that cliff he would starve to death before he hit the bottom.

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:08 PM

Joe did a great job of showing us around some very beautiful country, and we thank him very much for that. Joe, your mountains may be higher, but our lobsters are more tasty!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: open mike
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:20 PM

you may have good luck with that redwood seedling..or burl..
i have seen them growing on a swedish island in the Baltic!

Subject: RE: Kendall and Utah Phillips
From: kendall
Date: 14 Apr 06 - 09:26 PM

I'm still beat from all that travel, but I want to say what a pleasure it was to see Mudcatters at the performance. Amos, Barky and her friend, and of course our Chief Mudcatter, Joe and Christina. Joanna made a delicious dinner, and I insisted on getting the formula for the peas.
I gotta get some sleep.........