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03 Dec 02 - 12:02 PM (#839697) Subject: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Barbara Shaw My set of 5 arrived a few minutes ago, and I have to say I'm really impressed. The whole package is very well done. The graphics look great, and the two essays in the liner notes are beautifully written - one by Amos about the recordings and the Mudcat, and the other by Dick Greenhaus about the Digital Tradition. And wow, I'm listening to people who were just names on a computer screen up until now, and the music is amazing! I'm very proud (and humbled) to be included in this collection. Thanks to all the people who contributed and thanks to all who worked so hard to get this wonderful collection created. Thanks, thanks, thanks. And now I have some listening to do... |
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03 Dec 02 - 12:11 PM (#839700) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario I want mine! I want mine! I want mine! *whinge* |
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03 Dec 02 - 12:15 PM (#839702) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: artbrooks I ordered mine yesterday. I am a patient person...Thursday will be quite soon enough... |
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03 Dec 02 - 12:38 PM (#839720) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: NicoleC Wow, they weren't even supposed to get mailed out until yesterday. Now I feel cheated that I don't have mine yet :) Just kidding, Dick. Now get back to *stuffing those envelopes*! |
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03 Dec 02 - 12:50 PM (#839731) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Tinker Mine is here as well.... but I promised they would be a birthday present I would be really excited about and that is almost waiting til Christmas. Perhaps one from each kid and one now to hold me over wouldn't be cheating too bad.... SLAP!!!... but they look so nice... Thanks all!!! Kathy |
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03 Dec 02 - 05:16 PM (#839889) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Barbara, I am thrilled to hear it!! This really is the Big Milestone!! Thanks!! It must be understood that some of the cuts were recorded in more primitive conditions than others, and while I did what I felt was the best Ic ould do with all of them, some are going to soundf much better than others depending on what the source material was. But I really hope everyone likes them!! A |
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03 Dec 02 - 05:27 PM (#839900) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST We will like them Amos, and much thanks for your hard work. Please stop saying that this is a world first, though. Take a look through the alt.banjo newsgroup and see that we did a similar thing two years ago. |
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03 Dec 02 - 06:06 PM (#839915) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Gee, I didn't know that. Actually, I still don't...you got a link to the particular thread over there? A |
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03 Dec 02 - 06:27 PM (#839923) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST Amos, there were obviously lots of threads. However, this Google Search should allay any scepticism. |
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03 Dec 02 - 07:25 PM (#839938) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Thanks. I like ours a lot better, though. The historic first is not just the gathering of music, but the gathering of ordinary folks singing songs. Anyway, it is a moot point, I am sure. Interesting to see the Banjo crowd did such an enthusiastic job of it. Looks like they had to go through all the same hoops we did! A |
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03 Dec 02 - 08:11 PM (#839968) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: SDShad Actually, the basic idea's been around for a while. In 1995 and 1997, the readership of alt.music.lightfoot put together two Internet Tribute CDs. They were well-received, and also done by ordinary folks. I like the idea of the Mudcat collection even more, though. Much more ambitious in scope, and it's not a single-purpose fan tribute, but instead a collection of folksongs and originals by those same ordinary folks. With Beth in grad school and me planning to finish my Political Science master's soon, I'd better get a gig or two soon to be able to afford 'em though.... I love the Blickifier, btw. Sure, I know how to just do the code, but I just like the idea of using something called a "blickifier." Hoping there's eventually a sequel so he can get off his butt and contribute a track or two, Chris |
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03 Dec 02 - 08:44 PM (#839987) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos SDShad: The fate of postponement is lost opportunity!! :>) When I catch up with all my other deferred tasks around here maybe we'll do a Disk Six -- Aqua -- or something. Reykjavik has already promised material for it. Ya never know!! A |
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03 Dec 02 - 08:48 PM (#839994) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: SDShad Well, keep me posted on that possibility, Amos! Me'n the Buckaroos and some assorted friends have talked about recording "Zumbro Valley" sometime. Hopefully in time for Aqua. C. |
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03 Dec 02 - 08:49 PM (#839995) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Uncle_DaveO (Sniff!) (Sob!) (Whine!) My Beautiful Wife has ordered me a set, but it's for Christmas! I don't know whether I can live that long! Dave Oesterreich |
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03 Dec 02 - 09:13 PM (#840024) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Well, Dave-O, it is probably in your hall closet right now, or else it will be in your mailbox in a day, so just say "to HELL with traiditon!!" and bust it out -- what's 10 days more or less??? LOL!!! A |
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03 Dec 02 - 09:55 PM (#840050) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: dick greenhaus This thread will come to a more-or-less abruot end in about two to three days unless some more orders roll in--by tomorrow I'll have shipped everything I received orders for. Right now, US deliveries will take 2-3 days. Very shortly, the combination of Christmas rush and some shoulder surgery that's scheduled for the 6'th will slow things up. Order Early and often! dick greenhaus |
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03 Dec 02 - 10:03 PM (#840053) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos So get out there and FLOOD Dick so YOU TOO can drool over all this great music!! A |
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03 Dec 02 - 10:05 PM (#840054) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos HEY!! You ain't sent in your ORDER yet?? Why are you staring at this computer--- yeah YOU!!! Get out there and FLood Dick with Orders (FDWO!!!) A |
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03 Dec 02 - 10:44 PM (#840068) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Chip2447 sniff sniff, forcing me to be patient. no instant gratifaction here, sniff sniff... Got to force more patience, must wait till after the first of the year, must wait til after th efirst of the year.... A very impatinet Chip2447 |
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03 Dec 02 - 11:33 PM (#840099) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: katlaughing Me, too, Chip! It's hard to resist with all of the hupe!**BG** Now, I just started saving by giving up going out for breakfast every morning. The money I save in a month equals the cost of a set, so...mayhap I'll be able to give you a call tomorrow, Dick. Good luck with the surgery! SD, you do Aqua, (aren't there any more fruits to name it after? How about Tangerine?:-) I'm in, too. Finally starting to get my voice back! kat |
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03 Dec 02 - 11:52 PM (#840116) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos AWWWWRIGHT!!! Way ta go, Katlaughin'!!! A |
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04 Dec 02 - 03:00 AM (#840166) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Mudlark Ohhhh, this thread is driving me craaaazy! Thanks be that something arrived in the mail today that has made waiting a LOT easier! |
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04 Dec 02 - 07:56 AM (#840265) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Tinker My sixteen year old took the package and said she'd love to help me wait til my birthday. It's entered the black hole of her room and it better come back...... Fear and Trepedation... |
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04 Dec 02 - 08:23 AM (#840288) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario I'll be ordering some more - but have to wait for the paycheck! |
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04 Dec 02 - 09:02 AM (#840316) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Go, Cats, go!!!!! Find a way to Flood DIck!! Call on your cousins and uncles and neighbors To get Mudcat CDs, to assist with their labors! A |
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04 Dec 02 - 09:56 AM (#840360) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos For birthdays, Christmas, or just to tease... ... ... Don't make her get down on her knees.... ... ... ... Buy that girl Mudcat CDs!!! A |
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04 Dec 02 - 09:59 AM (#840366) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario Burma Shave! |
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04 Dec 02 - 11:27 AM (#840459) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Refresh, Renew, A freshening breeze Is bringing You MUDCAT CDs!! Yaaaaaaaaay!!! A |
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04 Dec 02 - 11:28 AM (#840461) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Art Thieme Got my orders in. I'm sure I'll like 'em. Dick, Do have a successful surgery, sir, and I'm sure you'll be back there pitchin' pretty quick. (The Cubs could use ya.) Be well !!! Art Thieme |
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04 Dec 02 - 11:30 AM (#840462) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Way to go Art!!! I didn't know about no surgery!! What's the deal?? A |
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04 Dec 02 - 04:56 PM (#840770) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Who else gottem so far? A |
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04 Dec 02 - 08:33 PM (#840966) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: michaelr I got mine, I got mine!! Now listening to hesperis -- what a voice! Cheers, Michael PS: Just thought I should say "Flood Dick!" as Amos is getting a little hoarse. |
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04 Dec 02 - 11:41 PM (#841075) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Yeah, hoarse, is it??? Hoarse this: Regards, A |
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04 Dec 02 - 11:43 PM (#841078) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: katlaughing Dick said, earlier in this thread: Very shortly, the combination of Christmas rush and some shoulder surgery that's scheduled for the 6'th will slow things up. |
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05 Dec 02 - 12:08 AM (#841097) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: karen k My check's in the mail. Whoopeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! First time I've ever been on a CD and will probably be the last. |
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05 Dec 02 - 12:25 AM (#841103) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie And, folks, I understand that the first 22 orders have already covered the overhead costs, so everything you buy from here on in (less the actual cost of postage/shipping) goes to SUPPORT MUDCAT! Where else can you get ca. 21 songs on a single CD for $15 with at least $13 of it going to support your favorite nonprofit musical organization? Get those CDs now, while Dick can still use keyboards, push phone buttons, pick up phone receivers, etc! Genie (Seriously, Dick, I hope the surgery doesn't take you out of commission for long.) |
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05 Dec 02 - 08:39 AM (#841280) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario *le sigh* was hoping to find a package on my doorstep when I go t home. no such luck. maybe tonight. |
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05 Dec 02 - 09:32 AM (#841339) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Dick, you got elves handy to cover the front for ya?? ANyway -- get through and come out pain free and laughing! We're rooting for you!! A |
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05 Dec 02 - 09:58 AM (#841373) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Roger the Skiffler Bill tells me mine will be in the post soon, I plucked up courage to warn Herself they were coming -the stitches will soon be out. It's not antisocial to spend Xmas and New Year with the headphones on is it? RtS (pushing his luck as usual) |
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05 Dec 02 - 10:00 AM (#841377) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Roger, you go!!! Tell hersailf she can have a five minute window between disks!! LOL!! A |
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05 Dec 02 - 12:00 PM (#841513) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Barbara Shaw I've only made it through a couple of the cds so far. It's great to hear Kendall's rich voice again - haven't heard or seen him in awhile. There's lots of good music and great singers on these cds. Have to say that so far two jumped out as songs that Frank and I might like to try ourselves: Cool Cup of Water by khandu and Deep Shady Grove by Kytrad. So who is Whitfield, the songwriter of Cool Cup of Water? Is that you, khandu? This is fun! Puts a dent in the Christmas budget, but made a great gift to myself. |
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05 Dec 02 - 01:34 PM (#841577) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos I never thought of that aspect, Barbara -- exposure to new songs you want to learn!! Great fringe benefit!! Khandu is the author on Cup of Water, and Deep Shady Grove is a traditional Appalachian tune, I believe. A |
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05 Dec 02 - 06:35 PM (#841843) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Seamus Kennedy My set is on the way, even as I type. Looking forward to hearing all the 'Catters thereon. Seamus |
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05 Dec 02 - 06:38 PM (#841845) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST My set arrived this morning. Whoopee! |
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05 Dec 02 - 07:06 PM (#841867) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Uncle_DaveO Yippee! (I guess) My set arrived today! (that's the good news) But (sniff, whimper) (bad news) my Beautiful Wife took it out of my trembling hands and hid it until Christmas! Dave Oesterreich |
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05 Dec 02 - 07:16 PM (#841879) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Wow!! Dick's been doing some heavy bailing!! A |
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05 Dec 02 - 08:40 PM (#841945) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: dick greenhaus As of this moment, all orders for Mudcat CDs that I have received are in the loving hands of the Post Office. Any orders I receive over the next few days will have to wait until December 10 before they're shipped. Don't let this stop you from ordering! They'll still arrive by Christmas. |
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05 Dec 02 - 09:11 PM (#841966) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario my set arrived today. |
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05 Dec 02 - 09:57 PM (#841989) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos YOU HEARD THE MANNNN!!!!! FLOOD DICK!! And good luck tomorrow, Dick!! You've been putting the shoulder to the wheel, all right. So now, what, someone gets to put the wheel to your shoulder?? A |
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05 Dec 02 - 10:55 PM (#842013) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Art Thieme This morning I got the two sets I ordered. After listening to the first two all I can say is that it's wonderful to hear all of you. Putting sounds to all the names is something special-----it really is. These are the most honest performances I've heard since I last listened to my old Library Of Congress Archive Of American Folksong LP albums--the ones in those gray and red cardboard jackets. Congratulations to you all. And THANKS !!! (I'm proud to be a little part of it.) Art Thieme |
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05 Dec 02 - 11:22 PM (#842029) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Joe Offer I got mine today, addressed to the wife of another Mudcatter. I think Dick's computer goofed on the address - but the bill was addressed to me. The CD's really are a nice piece of work. I'm proud to know these people, and I'm glad I'll be able to play their music for my wife and family. -Joe Offer- |
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06 Dec 02 - 12:21 AM (#842036) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Art, ya put your finger on it. Thanks so much!! A |
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06 Dec 02 - 10:06 AM (#842301) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Hey, my Mum-in-Law took one look at Tweed's whizbang page and called Dick Greenhaus in the dead of night, from Cottonwood AZ -- and he answered up and shipped 'em!! Let's start a planetary underground camp fad here!! :>) A |
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06 Dec 02 - 11:00 AM (#842332) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: GUEST,Margaret V at work I got mine and I can't say it any better than Art Thieme. Stayed up way too late listening to each one on Wednesday night... what a pleasure! Thanks to all who created this. Margaret |
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06 Dec 02 - 11:10 AM (#842342) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: InOBU I have to say, mine arrived and it is one of the finnest collections of folk I have heard in a long long time. Some promoter should get a hold of the idea of a great concert - the real folk scene, not the comercial this is folk hype. How about a documentery film... this is the real stuff gang... great great collection. It is going to take a week before I can go into detail, songs still bouncing about my head as I listen to the next CD... brilliant stuff, anyone who is a mudcatter who does not get this set misses out on what it is really about. GARGOYLE!!!! Get this CD, it will brighten your stoney countence! Yarrow, buy this and it will salve your paranoia! It will cure all ills and make children wise... Larry |
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06 Dec 02 - 11:45 AM (#842371) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos LOL, Larry!! Delighted with the review!!! Thanks! A |
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06 Dec 02 - 05:46 PM (#842638) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos AND there is still time to do you-know-what to Dick, guys!! Call him this weekend and order your own magic CDs!!! Love, A |
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06 Dec 02 - 06:30 PM (#842669) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie I hope mine arrive by tomorrow. (Dick was pretty sure they would.) If they don't, I won't get to hear them for a few more days, and the folks who are getting them for Christmas may get them late. Thanks again to all of you who helped make this CD project possible! Genie |
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06 Dec 02 - 06:47 PM (#842679) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Bobert Count me in as a "recievee" having gotten mine today at work and so tonight, ahhhhh, will be a Mudcat night. I'm so blown away that we pulled this off and a special thanks to you, Amos, my friend, for your vision, courage and determination. Yeah, I'm honored to be part of this grand achievemnt.... Bobert |
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06 Dec 02 - 06:54 PM (#842683) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: artbrooks I'm rushing home each day in breathless anticipation...... |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:50 PM (#842740) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Art Thieme Margaret V, You have a simply wonderful voice. I hope you don't mind another groupie hangin' around. Art Thieme |
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06 Dec 02 - 10:18 PM (#842783) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: NicoleC They're here, they're here, they're finally here! Darn it, wish they showed up yesterday. I have plans tonight and fanily visiting this weekend... it might be MONDAY before I get to really listen to these guys! I have a long drive tonight though, so one is going in the car... I may have to close my eyes and pick one. |
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06 Dec 02 - 11:49 PM (#842823) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Art: I concur completely about M's voice -- she one me in eight bars!! :>) Awright gang!! It's working out!! Enjoy the hell out of 'em and pass the word like mad!! Let's swamp Dic with a second generation of implacable demand!!! A |
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07 Dec 02 - 01:07 PM (#843088) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: dick greenhaus Amos- All demands are placable. |
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07 Dec 02 - 04:10 PM (#843182) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Well, placability aside, I hope you are ready to call Manpower Inc, Dick!! I predict you're gonna need some help between now and April!! Hope the logistics for Batch 2 willbe smooth. Delighted it is rolling so well!! Keep it up!! This is really exciting!! A |
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07 Dec 02 - 04:36 PM (#843191) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie Rats! My CDs didn't come today after all, so I won't get to hear them till the end of the week. I hope any that Santa will be able to deliver the he ones takes off my hands (next Saturday) by Christmas! Genie Amos, you mean Margaret "won" you, don't you? (I thought I was the only "won" who made that kind of error! ;-D ) |
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07 Dec 02 - 04:46 PM (#843196) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos SOmetimes my fingers are dylsexier than others, Genie.... A |
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07 Dec 02 - 09:38 PM (#843296) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Genie Sometimes my brain is homophonically-intruded-upon-er than other, too, Amos! |
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08 Dec 02 - 12:59 AM (#843364) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos ANyway, let me know when you have listened to them!! A |
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08 Dec 02 - 11:07 PM (#843649) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: alison well I'm probably the furthest away (so far)... and mine arrived today..... and I'm loving this...... they sound great... wonderful job Amos and all his helpers thank you slainte alison |
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09 Dec 02 - 08:48 AM (#843800) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: MMario YES! My "Plums" arrived - just in time, because despite my good intentions of NOT opening the set I ordered as a gift for someone else I was getting ready to rip the wrappings off the suckers... |
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09 Dec 02 - 10:17 AM (#843828) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Yayyy!!! Keep those orders coming, you laggards!! What would Christmas BE without the MUDCAT SAMPLER CDs!!?? A |
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09 Dec 02 - 10:58 AM (#843843) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Margaret V Art and Amos, thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the compliment, especially coming from such talented pickers and singers. I feel proud to be in such good musical company as may be found on all the Samplers. Art, you can never have too many groupies; you can be mine if I can be yours! Margaret |
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09 Dec 02 - 04:42 PM (#844061) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Sweetly turned, Margaret!! Now when you listen to your Mudcat CD you can send Art some rave reviews about those ChicagoTown Blues!! He deserves 'em! A |
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09 Dec 02 - 07:56 PM (#844195) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Dharmabum My strawberry arrived today & boy do I wish I had the bucks to order the rest of the set! It'll have to wait till after the holidays. What a great CD! It's on the second go around now. You guys really did a wonderful job putting this project together. Thanks, DB. |
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09 Dec 02 - 07:57 PM (#844197) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos Yayyyyy Dharma!! Thanks!! A |
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09 Dec 02 - 08:34 PM (#844217) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Ebbie I got mine! I got mine! Dick must have made an incantation over my package because it took only a week to get here. I'm listening to 'Rose' right now- (Great covers btw) on #6 with Sandy Paton. 'When You and I Were Young'- wonderful. My brother was only 61 when he died but 'Maggie' was just about his favorite song. Thanks, Sandy. I'll be ordering another set, so hold on... Now: McGrath! What fun. I'm going to be able to hear all the voices that belong to the Mudcat! I'm just so thrilled. |
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09 Dec 02 - 09:34 PM (#844240) Subject: RE: Mudcat CD Sampler Arrived! From: Amos YYYaaaaayyyyyyy!!! Go, Ebbie!! Fun's what they wuz made fer!! :>) A |