Kate Wolf

Subject: Kate Wolf
From: GUEST,Visitor
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 05:51 AM

I have recently come across the songs of Kate Wolf and would like to learn something about her personal history - can anyone point me in the right direction? I have found her anthology consisting of two CD's - which I have ordered - anyone know of other recordings?

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Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 06:00 AM

You could try www.katewolf.com

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: open mike
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 02:02 PM

you might find the site of the "monitor.net" connected to the kate wolf memorial music festival put on by cumulus production the last weekend of june. any search should bring This up. can't find the URL right now.. THIS YEARS' FESTIVAL WAS ATTENDED BY 2,000+ She was a wonderful songwriter, and there are two song books out with her material. "Give Yourself to Love" is her most popular/ famous song. She wrote from the heart and said things that many others can agree with, she put them to words so well. She recorded nearly a dozen albums i think, and used to host a radio show on KPFA in the San Francisco bay aREA (EAST BAY-BERKELEY)IN THE 70'S. MANY NATURE IMAGES ARE IN HER WORKS-- HAWKS SOARING, SUNSETS, TALL PINE TREES, ETC. She had leukemia and passed away almost 15 years ago. Her family continues to keep her music available, and her extended family consists of many wonderful friends. the festival is like a big (hippie) family reunion. It used to be held in a vinyard near Occidental, CA, but out grew that spot and has been held for the last coupple of years at Black Oak Ranch, "The Hog Farm" near Laytonville. She was one inspiring woman!! this year's festival featured, among other things, a live taping of West Coast Live, which was broadcast on july 27 or 28, and can be found in the archives of Sedge Thompson's West Coast Live radio site. This URL also escapes me, but i hope you can find it!! Her accompanist, Nina Gerber, is an outstanding guitar player, producer and joins in with most of the artists who perform at the festival-she is a wonder woman of the guitar!

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Mudlark
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 02:13 PM

She also did a wonderful Austin City Limits show which may have been taped...

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Genie
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 10:40 PM

Mudlark, do you know what year Kate Wolf appeared on Austin City Limits?

Genie

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Lane
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 11:20 PM

Genie.... let me know if you find that one!Lane

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Mudjack
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 11:30 PM

Got it. I have her doing the Austin City Limits show on Video. I think it is still available on her website. I'm sure a search will come up with something. Lane,Genie, I guess you could borrow it since you both live just a few miles down the road. It is certainly a must have for the Kate Wolf affectinatos.
Mudjack

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Mudlark
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 11:35 PM

Genie...I don't know the year...what I have is a video that was taken from TV, taped by a friend and given to me. But it was such a memorable evening I'm sure it must be professionally taped and for sale SOMEwhere. If you can't find it, eamail me...maybe we can find somebody to copy it for you. nancy

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Lane
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 11:51 PM

I found a CD titled "An evening in Austin" by doing a search for Kate Wolf at: http://www.rhino.com/ I wonder if it's the sound track from that ACL show... Jack, I'd love to see it - but I'll check her website first and see if I can buy a copy. Love her stuff - Incl. "Great Divide"

Lane

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Lane
Date: 04 Aug 02 - 11:57 PM

Or better yet... here's the video. Lots of other stuff on the site, as well.

http://katewolf.com/video/index.htm

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Aug 02 - 05:30 AM

I've said this before on other threads, but I will repeat myself since this is a Kate Wolf thread. My grandson, Devon, was born eight weeks premature, only four pounds. Had to spend a month in the hospital, and when he got out had to wear oxygen and a heart monitor. He did very well at home, and his condition improved steadily.

Being so physically challenged, Devon was fussier than most babies. When he cried, and we couldn't console him, we put Kate Wolf on the stereo. I shit you not, it quieted him every time. PP&M, Jackson Browne, etc. had no effect. But putting on any of Kate Wolf's albums had an immediate soothing effect. He quit crying every time. Damndest thing I ever saw.

Guest, Visitor- Your interest in Kate Wolf is well placed. IMO, you obviously have a good sense of music. You ought to consider joining the Mudcat. There is an incredible amount of information here, free for the asking. Thanks, BlueJay

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Genie
Date: 05 Aug 02 - 01:15 PM

Guest, I'm not surprised your grandson responded to Kate's music that way. One of the first things that struck me when I first heard a tape of her music was what a soothing voice she had.

Mudjack and Nancy, thanks for the offer re the tape. Land, thanks for the link. I'll check out buying a copy.

Genie

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Lane
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 01:39 AM

I received the Austin City Limits video today and all I can say is Wow! What a beautiful voice and beautiful woman. I also ordered a CD and one of her songbooks and I think I've become hooked - wonderful music. Her story is a moving one and its good to see that folks are keeping her music and spirit alive. Check out the site and if you can, buy something to help things along.... www.katewolf.com

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: open mike
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 03:49 PM

Kate's son is visiting here in mud cat land! A wonderful welcome to you, Max!

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Genie
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 08:47 PM

Great! Would that be "Max Wolf?" In any case, welcome!

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: Lane
Date: 10 Aug 02 - 08:52 PM

Yeah, Genie, it's Max Wolf. He replied to the other Kate thread.... I think it was yours, wasn't it?

Lane

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: postman
Date: 21 Aug 03 - 08:21 PM

I just bought vol 1 & 2 of "The Kate Wolf Songbook". It has alot of info, pictures and stories as well as her songs. It would be a nice treat for any fan of her songs.

Subject: RE: Kate Wolf
From: open mike
Date: 22 Aug 03 - 02:50 AM

can these 2 threads be combined? please...thanks..