CRASS COMMERCIALISM

Subject: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 04:05 PM

Hi- This is to formally announce that as of today, I have taken over the reins of Camsco Music from the estimable Wally MacNow. This shouldn't make any difference whatever to the Digital Tradition, and (hopefully) to you good folks who have been patronizing Camsco, but I thought I'd let you know. For a short while, at least, I expect to have some teething pains in running a smooth operation, but I beg of y'all to have a wee bit of patience. I think Wally's done a marvelous job with Camsco, and I hope to build on what he's done. The goal? To make hard-to-find recordings readily available. (also, to possibly make some contribution to my food and rent budget). I hope to sell you lots of recordings in the future.

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: Allan C.
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 04:13 PM

It looks good on you, Dick! Best of luck with it.

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: jeffp
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 04:24 PM

Dick, I wasn't aware of the existence of Camsco before today (I'm new to the Mudcat), but it's already bookmarked and I expect to be patronizing you as soon as I can afford to. While I'm at it, thanks for the DT. It's a wonderful resource. In fact, that's what led me to the Mudcat Cafe, which is another wonderful resource.

Best of luck in your new venture.

Jeffp

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 04:37 PM

Dick, please tell me how I can get some of that crass commercialism for myself. Heather is starting to expect more than one meal a day.
Rick

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 04:41 PM

Rick- It's like how to make a small fortune in folk music. You know..you start with a large fortune...

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: poet
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 05:37 PM

Oh thank you dick I really Liked that one.so true.

Graham

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 05:45 PM

Win the lottery, and keep on with what you're doing now until the money runs out.

Sandy (much older; not much wiser)

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: lamarca
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 05:53 PM

"There are literally HUNDREDS of dollars to be made in folk music..."

Whoever said that didn't append the caveat "...and literally THOUSANDS to be lost"!

Joking aside, best of luck, Dick - we'll buy from you the same way we bought from Wally - erratically. Find a good way to keep CDs from Fellside, No Masters, Fledg'ling, Topic and other British labels coming over to the USA at affordable prices, and I'll be there, Visa card in hand!

LOL, lamarca

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 06:43 PM

Congratulations, Dick. It will be a pleasure to order fom you. Good luck!

katlaughing

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: bbelle
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:23 PM

Dick ... congrats!!! I think it was when I was playing for tips in coffeehouses that I realized I was never going to get rich being a humdinger folksinger. But $20 a night , 30 years ago bought a lot more than it does now ... moonchild

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: annamill
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:29 PM

As soon as I have money again, I'll order. Building a store takes it all. Fun though. Congratulations, Dick!!

Love, annap

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:30 PM

Congrats again Dick and wiyh all your contributions to this place, you may be as crassly commercial as you like anytime. I don't think that even ol Garg would begrudge you that!

Spaw

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: thosp
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:35 PM

good luck Dick, with your new adventure--but you made a typo in the thread title it's spelled C_L_A_S_S
peace (Y) thosp

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: Barry Finn
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:50 PM

It's comforting to know that our music has been & will continue to be in the hands of the likes of Wally, Dick & Sandy & Caroline. Thank you all & may you all prosper (ya right, a least may you eat bread & drink gallons of wine). Barry

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: Frank Hamilton
Date: 01 Dec 99 - 08:54 PM

Congratulations, Dick. It's good to know that another recording entity is being headed by someone who knows a lot and has had a long history in folk music. Best of luck.

I also want to add my voice to thank you for DT, as well.

Frank

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 02 Dec 99 - 06:14 PM

Thosp- I dunno. I come from a distinctly middle crass upbringing...

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: Art Thieme
Date: 02 Dec 99 - 07:51 PM

Dick,

All the best!!!!!!!!! I wish I had another of the stickers I put on my banjo years ago---from the San Francisco Folk Music Club I think. It says:

EARN BIG BUCKS
PLAY TRADITIONAL MUSIC

Go for it---

Art

Subject: RE: CRASS COMMERCIALISM
From: thosp
Date: 03 Dec 99 - 04:47 PM

darn dick!
you really need to look after your typing skills
it's
M_U_D_D_L_E C_L_A_S_S!!

oh well I should talk

peace (Y) thosp