2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: kendall
Date: 19 Feb 13 - 09:15 AM

Hey, Skarpi, give us your mailing address.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: voyager
Date: 18 Feb 13 - 07:42 PM

The Utah Phillips tribute CD was on my drive time CD player today and
sounded just fine (and resonant with these chaotic times).

Thank you Dan Schatz and contributing artists for sounding Utah's immense song writing talents through Time.

voyager

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 11:56 AM

You can also call 1-800-ON-HER-OWN and order by phone.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Nancy King
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 11:27 AM

To order the Utah Phillips CD set directly from Righteous Babe, try this link.

Hey, if I can figure it out, surely it can't be TOO difficult! You can listen to many, if not all, of the cuts from the album from this page, too.

Nancy

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Charley Noble
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 08:52 AM

Genie-

I'm not technically sophisticated enough to explain how my wife was able to order the CD from Righteous Babes. But it's also available from Folk Legacy and Camsco.

I certainly enjoyed listening to the tracks as I drove down to Mystic for the Chantey Blast. Very well done! It's a bargain price and the profits go to a good cause.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Genie
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 01:54 AM

Charley, I had the same problem. Haven't yet figured out how to order the CDs via that website, even after going around in circles for quite some time.
I do want to order it. Mick's FB page makes it sound like a helluva deal, aside from the fact that the proceeds go to Utah's family.
Anyone have a shortcut to ordering it?

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Charley Noble
Date: 07 Jan 10 - 05:15 PM

We just got our CD's from Righteous Babes and it's very well done and fun to listen to.

We still think their website is screwed up but we managed to work around it. When you click the link "Order the CD" you are transported to an unrelated page with someone else's CD. It was quite a puzzle to finally get our shopping cart filled with the right order, which was two CDs.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: skarpi
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 04:00 AM

ja well , I need to get this cd somehow, but at the moment
Iceland is like a jail , no currency out of the country ???
still I will get some .

I listen to the four songs , and this is a cd I want to have in my collection , along with many others .

way to go ..... :>))

all the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 09:21 AM

Whoo Whoo!
This is so exciting.
Congratulations guys.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Janie
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 02:03 AM

We have parallel threads running now, with news of the Emmy nomination.      Should they be combined? Not sure myself. But if they stay separate, I would like my last post to be moved to the new thread.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 02:01 AM

Joanna suggested that we should wear clown noses to the awards ceremony. Now, I'm off to bed.

Dan (tired but happy)

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Janie
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 01:56 AM

The nomination speaks volumes about Utah Phillips, and also about the wonderful work of the musicians who contributed to "Singing Through The Hard Times", and especially about the skillful and significant labor of love put forth by Dan, Kendall and Jacqui to produce the CD.

Good on all of you!

Janie

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: GUEST,999
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 01:17 AM

Category 68

Best Traditional Folk Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

Cutting Loose
David Holt And Josh Goforth
[High Windy Audio]


Naked With Friends
Maura O'Connell
[Sugar Hill Records]


Polka Cola: Music That Refreshes
Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra
[Starr Records]


Singing Through The Hard Times: A Tribute To Utah Phillips
(Various Artists)
Jacqui Morse, Kendall Morse & Dan Schatz, producers
[righteous babe records, inc.]


High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project
Loudon Wainwright III
[2nd Story Sound Records]

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Mark Ross
Date: 03 Dec 09 - 12:46 AM

Just got a call from Dan Schatz; SINGING THROUGH THE HARD TIMES, A tribute to Utah Phillips, has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Traditional Folk category. Utah may be chuckling over that wherever he is.

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 03:29 PM

Sing Out! printed a very nice review in their most recent issue. And the roots music website No Depression posted a review that seems to have understood exactly what we were going after when we made the collection. It was a joy and an affirmation to read.

Folks, there's only a four more month's shopping time until Christmas. Originally we'd hoped to have this out in time for the 2008 holiday, but that's no reason we can't spread Utah's music over this coming holiday - and bring some extra cheer to Utah's family while we're at it.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 12:01 PM

Our third month in a row in the top 5 of the Folk airplay list - we were at number 4 for May. It is an incredible honor to have been involved with this CD.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Nancy King
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:45 AM

Mike, sorry you didn't find the Utah CD at the Festival -- House of Musical Traditions did have them, unless you were there after 7 pm on Sunday, when I picked up the remainder from them. Anyway, you can order directly from Righteous Babe, and all the money goes to Utah's family. I hope you'll order it -- it's a wonderful CD.

Nancy

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: GUEST,Mike B.
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 12:33 AM

I couldn't find the "Singing Through the Hard Times" album at the Washington Folk Festival's HMT (House of Musical Traditions) booth - must have sold out before I got there.

Great tribute session on Saturday, however.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 29 May 09 - 11:17 AM

We'll have lots of copies of the CD set at the Washignton Fok Festival in Glen Echo Park Maryland, this weekend.

It's always ideal to buy the CD either directly from Righteous Babe or from a performer at a live event. The performers all donated their tracks, studio time, editing and mixing, and on top of that they pay extra to buy these CDs to so more benefit goes to Utah's family. It's good to support them when we have the chance. Why go through distributors if you don't have to?

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 23 May 09 - 06:41 PM

Utah anbd I were in a workshop and he was drinking whiskey and water becase it helped him to remember whiskey we were gonna play a song in, and also, water we going to sing.

Art

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 23 May 09 - 06:32 PM

I was once about to drink a straight shot of Vodka up at Richard Harding's great folk club in Chicago--the Quiet Knight. Utah pulled a bottle of PHILLIPS Milk Of Magnesia out of his pocket, (It seemed strangely apropos!) Then he grabbed my shot from in front o' me, poured it into a larger glass, and dumped some of the Milk of Magnesia into it and said, "There, now drink THAT!"

(Later he told me it was called a Phillips Screwdriver... ;-)

Art

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Mark Ross
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:39 PM

Art,
Utah taught me how to drink whiskey instead of vodka, so that people would know that I was drunk & not stupid!

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 23 May 09 - 01:56 PM

Because of Utah, I am now an alcoholic!

Over the last year, every time I've thought of him, I drank a toast to the man -- and to all that his life meant to me through the decades. That can have consequences.

So be it!

Art

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 23 May 09 - 01:05 PM

Utah died a year ago today. It's good to know that his music is carrying on with all of these folks on the CD, and so many more that should have been.

I know Joanna could still use the help, so if you're planning on a Utah memorial workshop at any festival you're involved with this summer (last year some people didn't have time to plan), please be in touch with me [dan-AT-danschatz-DOT-com] or with Righteous Babe Records about the possibility of getting hold of some of these CDs to sell. We'll have them at the Washington Folk Festival. You don't need to have the particular performers who are on the album. It's not about us. It's about Utah and his musical legacy.

One year later, and we still miss you, Bruce.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 18 May 09 - 08:55 PM

AT the risk of being totally repetitiou - I love the whole cd....

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Big Mick
Date: 18 May 09 - 03:31 PM

wow, that is very gratifying to hear, Dan. There are such wonderful singers on that project that I find myself wondering if the cut stands up. I wanted it to be kind of basic, just as it would be sung around a burner barrel on a picket line. But with all the "activity" in my life, I couldn't spend a lot of time. Thanks for sharing the comment. Made my day.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 May 09 - 02:45 PM

I don't think it's archived, Mick. I can't get it, anyway. But you should know, if you don't already, that Gene made a special mention of "Hallelujah I'm a Bum" as one of his favorites.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Big Mick
Date: 18 May 09 - 02:14 PM

If it is archived, I will try to make a cd for you, Art. I won't be home till the weekend, though, as I am FT 24/7 caregiving w/ Da

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 May 09 - 12:30 PM

Thanks Art, for listening in, or trying to. I felt it went well, and Saul and I had a good time playing together.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 17 May 09 - 11:52 PM

I did try to listen in, but the stream was so halting with huge gaps that I finally had to give up. Such is my dial-up connection.

Onward...

Art

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: GUEST,Dan Schatz
Date: 17 May 09 - 01:10 PM

One correction - it looks like we'll be on at 8:30.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 16 May 09 - 08:23 PM

Lisa Null, Saul Broudy and I will be appearing on WXPN's Folk Show with Gene Shay this Sunday night to talk about the CD. If you're in the Philadelphia area, I hope you're able to tune in. The show runs 8 to 11, and we think we'll be on at about 9. WXPN is 88.5 fm in Philadelphia.

If you're not in our area, you can listen live online: http://xpn.org/music-artist/xpn-stream .

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Janie
Date: 04 May 09 - 10:49 PM

I ordered another copy for my sister.

Thanks all for the history and ancedotes about Rock Salt and Nails.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: GUEST,Dan's laptop
Date: 04 May 09 - 09:54 PM

Amen. It's a difficult market for any CD right now, and even with all that Righteous Babe is doing, this type of project largely gets promoted by word of mouth. Pass it on, by it for your friends - directly from Righteous Babe if possible, by any other means if not - and you'll be doing one last favor for Utah.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 May 09 - 01:45 PM

Hopefully this will mean better sales than might have been anticipated, which means more help for Joanna.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 04 May 09 - 12:23 PM

The April FolkRadio.org airplay list - compiled from a 145 DJs - is out, and I'm pleased to say Singing Through the Hard Times is at Number 1 for April - tied with Danny Schmidt. (This makes me want to go find and listen to Danny Schmidt - he was at number 1 last month.)

Standout tracks for this month were "Green Rolling Hills," sung by Emmylou Harris and Mary Black, "I Remember Loving You," sung by Tom Paxton, and "All Used Up," sung by John McCutcheon.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 04 May 09 - 10:57 AM

Yes, well, he may not have liked singing it himself, but he knew a good song when he wrote one.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Mark Ross
Date: 04 May 09 - 09:19 AM

Actually, he sang RS&N twice, the second time to Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin so that they could learn it the right way for HEART SONGS.


Mark Ross

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 03 May 09 - 07:53 PM

As C.Ham said, Utah didn't like singing it for a few reasons. One was that the person it was written about was still alive, and while others might sing it, it felt wrong for him to. The other it that it is a bitter and angry song and he simply didn't feel that way anymore.

He told me that he wrote "Rock Salt and Nails" and "I Think of You" on the same day, or in the same two days - I can't remember which came first. Those two songs were the two very different sides of his feelings after receiving a Dear John letter when he was in Korea. I was surprised, because I'd never thought of "I Think of You" that way.

He didn't say, but I imagine the third song that probably came out of that event was "The Soldier's Return," which Rosalie sings on the double CD.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: C. Ham
Date: 03 May 09 - 05:41 PM

**blush** I had no idea that Utah Phillips wrote "Rock Salt and Nails."

Utah once told me that he wrote the song to get it out of his system, sang it once for Rosalie Sorrels shortly after, and never ever sang it again.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Janie
Date: 02 May 09 - 09:05 PM

**blush** I had no idea that Utah Phillips wrote "Rock Salt and Nails."

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Severn
Date: 02 May 09 - 08:57 PM

While in the Johns Hopkins Bayview burn center during a period of recovery, I was given a copy as a gift. Aside from the title sentiment itself (I hope to be singing through mine), I found the set itself to be wonderful and extra nice to have so many mudcat friends, a number of whom I know personaly, all gathered in one place.

A worthwhile recording for anyone's collection. Every family should own one.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Janie
Date: 02 May 09 - 08:19 PM

Got the CD from Camsco 1-2 weeks ago, and am just having time to listen.

All I can say is "Gawd!"

Wonderful CD. So many musicians with so many different styles playing Utah's music. Truly a poet and songwriter of the people in all of our aspects.

My heartfelt thanks to Dan, Kendall, Jacqui and all the many others who contributed to making this wonderful CD.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: topical tom
Date: 24 Apr 09 - 03:07 PM

Arguably the best cd that I have bought to date. I especially enjoyed "The Hobo's Last Ride","Look for me in Butte", "Phoebe Snow" and "All Used Up" but all numbers were well done. A great tribute to a great man.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: kendall
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 08:45 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: kendall
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 08:56 PM

Wow indeed! I'm honored and a bit humbled.

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 02:02 PM

I know. I mean, the Kendall Morse thing is predictable, but who is this Emmylou Harris person?

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 01:00 PM

WOW!

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 12:26 PM

I just learned that Singing Through the Hard Times made the FolkRadio.org list (ranked at number 2) of the most played Folk albums of March 2009. This list is compiled from 148 DJs, and 14,924 airplays over the month. The most played songs from the album were "The Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia," sung by Emmylou Harris and Mary Black, "I Remember Loving You," sung by Tom Paxton, and "Phoebe Snow," sung by Kendall Morse.

"Green Rolling Hills" also ranks in the top ten most played tracks of the month.

Dan

Subject: RE: 2 CD tribute to Utah Phillips!
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 17 Apr 09 - 09:20 PM

I won the Mudcat Auction (do you win auctions????) - CD arrived today (thanks Dan) -- am on my third listening right now (Kendall singing Phoebe Snow).....wonderful cd....