Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07

Subject: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 09:41 AM

SINSULL's House, Saturday January 27th
Buffet 6PM
Music 7PM
followed by Song Circle

Her Website:
http://www.debracowan.com/

Biography:
From the minute she begins to sing, Debra Cowan grabs her audience and doesn't let go. Her ability to communicate the story within the song is rare.   Her rich voice conjures images of stony grey Celtic castles, green and rolling English landscapes, and humorous American urban scenes. Just as the audience is left spellbound after Debra presents a woeful traditional ballad of love gone wrong, she immediately brings laughter with an outrageous comic song. Her love of   songs from the British Isles has led her to search out the connections with their North American ancestors and her desire to be true to the song brought her to Edinburgh, Scotland in 1997.

While there, Debra studied the performances of that country's finest singers. She was chosen to be a resident musician at Edinburgh's premier folk music pub, Sandy Bell's Bar, following in the footsteps of Scottish musicians such as Dick Gaughan, Aly Bain, the late Tony Cuffe and the Wrigley Sisters. Almost ten years later and based near Worcester, Massachusetts, Debra tours extensively in the USA and United Kingdom.

Debra's release of her recording "Dad's Dinner Pail and Other Songs From the Helen Hartness Flanders Collection", on the Falling Mountain Music recording label has brought her praise from both the USA and United Kingdom. In thier Spring 2006 issue, Sing Out! Magazine published Debra's version of the "Walloping Window Blind", a song from "Dad's Dinner Pail".   Also in 2006, Debra was included in the Free-Reed Records box set, "RT-The Life and Times of Richard Thompson" with her version of Thompson's "Has He Got a Friend For Me".   She was selected as a 2002 Formal Showcase Artist at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) delighting an audience of industry professionals. This showcase earned her a performance on WFMT Radio's "Folkstage", an internationally syndicated live concert radio show hosted by Rich Warren. In 2001, she released her first solo CD, "The Long Grey Line" which enjoyed world-wide airplay on folk music radio and has been praised throughout the folk music community. Also that year, she was selected as a Showcase Artist in the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. She has appeared at numerous concert venues and on radio programs throughout the United States and the United Kingdom where her clear vocals and beautifully rendered songs have been described as "stunning". Her festival appearances include the Greater New Bedford Summerfest (MA), Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival (CT), Champlain Valley Folk Festival, Lancaster Maritime Festival (UK), Edinburgh Festival (UK) and the Chico World Music Festival (CA).
"What makes Debra good is not her superb voice, nor her skillful guitar playing, nor her varied repertoire, nor her extensive knowledge of her music, it is, plain and simple, the fact that she loves singing, and her passion for her music is there in every note she utters."
-Nigel Schofield, Producer, Free Reed Records, UK

Who's in?????

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 09:43 AM

We'll be there.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:30 AM

Oh very cool. I am honoured that both Jacqui and Kendall will be there.

I am looking forward to this :-)

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:46 AM

JudyB and I, assuming that the weather gods are benvolent.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:11 PM

And Tom and I, I'm pretty sure.

Linn

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: bbc
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 06:21 PM

I'd love to hear Debra again, but I suspect we may, eventually, get snow & I can't justify the drive from New York. Have a wonderful time!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:15 PM

Beds for those who need them. Let me know.
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 09:06 PM

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 09:07 PM

OOOps - it is 9 pm on a Friday and I just got home from work!!! I will be there - not sure about Tom but count me in.....

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: The Sandman
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 08:25 AM

have a good gig.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 03:29 PM

We will be there -- after going to our friend David's memorial party at The Press Room, which is scheduled for earler in the afternoon.

Tom and I - bed.

Linn

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: maeve
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 06:00 PM

refresh!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:03 AM

Bobbie phoned in a reservation. And Peter and Joann contacted me but damned if I remember how.I have invited some people from the Portland Harbor Museum as well.
So far:
Bobbie
Kendall
Jacqui
Mary
Deborah
Tom
Linn
Charlie
Judy
Peter
Joann

Jeri? Tami? NHDave?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:10 AM

Hi Mary,

I could have inadvertanttly invited some folks as I have been in touch with the Maine Maritime Museum...but I say the more the merrier.

And Peter and Joann!!! Now that will be a treat to see them.

Looking forward to this very much.

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:19 AM

Two different museums, Deb. Portland Harbor Museum is in South Portland at the Spring Point Light House. Maine Maritime is in Bath/Brunswick.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 12:51 PM

Right. I was just thinking that maybe they talk to each other :-)

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Fliss
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 09:19 AM

Sounds wonderful. Have a lovely time.

I have an annual house session just around christmas. My musician friends drop in during the day, bring an instrument and something to add to the buffet.

THere were 16 of us this year.. in Soggy Shropshire.

slan
fliss

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:42 AM

fliss - isn't it wonderful to have your home filled with happy people and music? I truly believe that a hundred years from now this little spot in South Portland will reverberate with strange songs and laughter.

So, anyone else in?
The Souzas are definites.
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 06:59 PM

I'd like to, but I'm broke at the moment.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Fliss
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 09:50 PM

Yes its great. Usually we have a practice session on a Sunday morning to go through tunes and encourage beginners. SO its nice to hold the session at my house once a year.

This was the 5th year Ive invited my friends in. We start at 10am and finished when the last person leaves.

Enjoy your day

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:13 PM

Me! I'm late, but I'm interested, and I'd like a bed, too, please.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:23 PM

Tami - an anonymous donor has immediately offered to pay your way. Come early and help Jacqui set up (yes, I have to work on Saturdays) and be my GUEST. As if I would allow you to miss a concert. GEEZ Louise!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: adventure
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:47 PM

Tami...

I'll lend you some bread!!!!

Oh, damn..not the bread again.

Please pass the bread!!!!

You'd best be there. We are looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the crew.

Mary...thanks and we'll see you soon.

JR will not be making the venture to your house this month, but I'm sure that March will blow in some very strange events and beings to your home....promise. How is Jesus Sullivan surviving the winter?

The doryman and his mate.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 09:58 AM

Mary - don't forget to hide the whale tambourine!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 01:17 PM

Hey - I played that tambourine last song circle! I forget what the song was, but I was tasteful (as tasteful as a tamborine can be) and I didn't try to steal it. I could play along with Deb. (No, I am NOT serious.)
Somebody bring a tube or two of superglue for Peter's zipper...

Zip him up and glue him into place
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
He'll leave them dinner rolls on his plate
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

Joanne she hollers in dismay
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
Peter, put that thing away
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

He zips it high, he zips it low
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
Can't take him anywhere, you know?
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

Zip it up and glue it there
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
Just hope he put on underwear
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

etc...

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 04:43 PM

Brilliant, Jeri!

Is there a dance routine that goes with it?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 04:58 PM

I'm guessing yes, but we probably don't want to see it!

Thanks, Mary. Jacqui, what time you want me there?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 07:34 PM

I suspect there is nothing there - that's why he keeps tucking things in there.
Oh dear, now he will have to prove his manhood...Oh Joann!!!!

Tami - Jacqui will have to let you know. If the smoking problem at my job isn't straightened out, I will be unemployed anyway.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 07:35 PM

WE'll get things worked out on the way down to the Press Room next weekend Tami.

Jeri - superb!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 05:54 PM

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:00 PM

Oops - pushed the button too quickly -- what time shall we gather at Mary's on Saturday?.

Tami - broke is relative -- don't miss a concert for $15--if your anonymous donor can't do it -- call me........

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:26 PM

Hey, TB: the time.

:>

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:28 PM

I think Debra's talking about departure time for the Shanty session -- Tom

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:31 PM

Damn. That was the other thread? Here I thought it was a perfect opportunity for me to be a smartass...

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:53 PM

Allison Freeman called and will be attending. A Mainer.
Joann ans Peter are definite.
YEAH!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 09:10 PM

Yes, Curmudg -- you are right. I need to practice more on this so as not to confuse people......

Looking forward to both the Shanty songs THIS Saturday and Deb Cowan NEXT Saturday at Mary's......

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 04:51 PM

16 reservations in. Weather looks good. Anyone else?
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:25 PM

If any of you have a cold, please leave it at home. I'm still suffering from the one I caught on New Years eve. That damned radiation severly compromised my immune system.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:32 PM

I was thinking that Nor and Eli Dale were interested. Have they confirmed reservations?

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:40 PM

Not yet nor has Kathy their friend.
Lots of room but i could use a head count for food.
And bring chairs if you have them.
Thanks,
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 03:50 PM

Two more called today. We are up to 18.

Yes. Please leave any colds, flus or other abominations at home. There will be many singers and lesser folk with jobs who can't afford to be ill.

NB:
There is a street parking ban in effect because of the snow. Park on my lawn to the right of the driveway. If that is full, pull gently (heh heh)onto the lawn.

SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 05:56 PM

Those two are my cousins, actually, my partner Kevin's cousins.

Kevin might be coming along as well, but we'll take one car to save on the parking spaces.

Thanks, Mary. I am really looking forward to this!

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: adventure
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 08:09 PM

OK....what's this crap about leaving abominations at home???

Does this mean that I have to be left behind by my dory mate?

I really am a sensitive person who takes these critiques to heart.

Oh...you were talking about illnesses and sickness...let's not go there either!

I promise to sit up the back of the room..just like I do in church.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Doryman and his mate.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 08:38 PM

We will rinse you inside out with single malt, Peter. It won't make you socially acceptable but at least you will not be contagious.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 09:06 AM

Neighbor Kathy may be attending. We can bring four metal folding chairs plus one folding camping chair if you need them.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 12:56 PM

Great Tami. Should be a nice crowd.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 06:14 PM

21 definites
7 maybes
7 need beds

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 06:30 PM

Good luck Deb.

Sing " Mary and the Soldier " for me, will you ?

I'll be there in spirit if not in body ...

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 07:40 PM

Oh man...I haven't touched that song in many years. But if I come close to Scotland in the near futrure, I'll have it ready for you :-)

I've been a-thinking about you, Murray. Mac Cole was asking after ya a couple of weeks back. Send me an email and fill me in what you been doing and where you been hinding.

BTW-if you get to Edinburgh and run into Mr. Hunter, I am trying to get in touch with him and he's changed his phone number.

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 02:58 AM

Where have you been hiding Murry?

Hi Deb,
Hopefully I can make it but with me it's always a last minute thing so I never like to say.
Have a ball.

Barry