U. Utah Phillips Website - The Long Memory

Subject: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: ChrisDunn
Date: 19 Aug 00 - 06:41 PM

www.utahphillips.org

Here you will find information on Utah Phillips, one of the most interesting and creative men I have come across. Described by himself as the Golden Voice of the Great Southwest, he is described by others as a true eclectic, archivist, historian, activist, philosopher, hobo, tramp, member of the IWW, and just about everything in between. Utah's memory contains a wide ranging wealth of lore, which he lets us romp through by way of his shows and recordings. U. Utah Phillips is a nationally known folk artist, singer/story teller, Grammy Award Nominee for his work with Ani Difranco, and hosts his own weekly radio show - Loafer's Glory: The Hobo Jungle of the Mind. He gets out now and then to do a live concert or program, and if he should be appearing in your area, you absolutely have to go see him, as it will be a memorable night.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Aug 00 - 09:28 AM

Hi, ChrisDunn, thanks. If you are interested in more, please go to the Search box, at the top of the threads and enter Utah's name. You will find many threads of discussion concerning him and his music, including a link to an audio file of new song he wrote this year. He has many friends here, including Art Thieme.

Welcome to the Mudcat Cafe!

katlaughing

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: open mike
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 03:04 AM

I just saw this on a Folk Alliance posting, and it came from
the XM (satellite) radio newsletter.

Rich Warren, folk DJ, was just informed by Utah's Webmaster that
Utah's heart has deteriorated to the point where he can no longer travel, so he will cease all touring. However, he has started a
podcast at: http://www.utahphillips.org/podcast/index.html

I hope you will all "tune in" and listen to the Golden Voice of
the Great South West.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: kendall
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 08:46 AM

One of the biggest disappontments in my life is that Utah and I will not be able to do that concert tour of the Northeast, yet, I still have the memories of the one we did in Grass Valley California back in April of '06. That was a real kick to be on stage with one of my few heros.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Art Thieme
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 08:31 PM

I talked to Utah about 2 weeks ago. He had just returned home from the hospital where he had undergone a seemingly successful heart procedure. I think Mark Ross could tell us more about that procedure's specifics. But Mr. Phillips sounded tired but good---and I was surely glad to hear that. Good thoughts and vibes from here couldn't hurt I suspect!

Onward and upward,

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Peace
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 10:13 PM

"successful heart procedure"

Great news.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 11:05 PM

Thanks, open mike, for posting that info.

Lots of good thoughts and thanks givings going out to Utah, from "Colorado Kate!"

Heal up, kind Sir!

kat

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Big Mick
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 11:18 PM

Heal up good, Mr. Utah. This old union organizer still needs to meet you in the flesh, along with that layabout Mr. Morse, and sing a couple of wobbly songs with you. And I could use your help in my current scrap with ICE/Homeland Security, if you are feeling up to it. ***chuckle***

Get well,

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: open mike
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 11:36 PM

Utah is a wonderful organizer. He can't help it. When he does a concert
(which he did in Chico a couple of years ago) he encourages the community to network and share and eat and sing together and create all sorts of bonds.

He opens our hearts and minds to supporting each other and sharing with
good causes. He wanted to make sure that his presence in our community
made good things happen for as many people as possible. He wanted to
help the homeless shelter, the peace and justice organization and other caring, like minded projects.

BLESS HIS HEART! (literally)

We should all take after his good example.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Art Thieme
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 11:58 PM

Chris, What's the Folk Music Ring?

Art

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 12:09 AM

Art, it is a designation that qualifying websites can have and in which each has a link leading to the next one in the "ring." Here's their explanation:

"The Folk Music Ring is for web sites containing folk music material; articles, audio, video, etc. This web ring is intended for all ages. Please contact the web ring administrator if a site has links to adult material."

From http://u.webring.com/hub?ring=folk.

There are all kinds of "rings" including Irish ones, etc.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Art Thieme
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 05:00 AM

Kat, Thanks!
Art

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 07:13 AM

Anybody know where I can get the album he did with Kate Brislin? Can't remember the title but I think it had the word "heart" in it. It's got Miner's Lullaby, Orphan Train plus a lot of other great stuff on it. I've tried everywhere here (Ireland) without success, no joy from Google, and an American friend with an encyclopedic knowledge of this sort of thing said it was very hard to get. This was awhile back, tho - is it still true? Many thanks for any help on this -

My best thoughts & wishes go out to Utah - he has fans in every corner of the globe.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 11:24 AM

Bonnie, at Utah's website, there's a link to where you can buy it from CD Baby.

The last time I saw him was at Old Songs festival a few years ago. It's a shame if I don't get to see him again, but he's got to take care of himself first. Besides, his songs sure are rambling around in this big old world!

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: open mike
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 03:44 PM

That collection of tunes HEART SONGS is by Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin
(sub title is The Old Time Country songs of Utah Phillips)and includes Utah Phillips' songs as sung and played by Jody and Kate. Liner notes
are by Utah and Jody, with an intro by Alan Senauke, former editor of Sing Out! magazine. It is from Rounder Records. www.rounder.com

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 04:27 PM

WOW! Thanks guys    :-)

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: kendall
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 06:46 PM

Kate has a lovely voice and Jody picks real good.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Midchuck
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 10:04 PM

Actually, some of them are Utah's lyrics that he never put melodies to, so Kate and Jody did. To wit, "Miner's Lullaby."

P.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Mark Ross
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 01:38 PM

I talked to Utah this weekend and he is doing OK, it's just that he can't tour anymore. Most of the info is on the podcast referenced above. Having met him his first performance in NYC at the Gaslight in '69 I feel a little downcast about his announcement, but I would rather knowing that he was still around even though I would have to go down to California to see him. It's the end of an era folks, but we are all the better, having been able to know him and his music. I look forward to him writing a book about his years in the trade.


Mark Ross

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 01:45 PM

He likely already wrote that book. It just has chapters you can sing. (But I'd love to hear/read a tracks and trails, roads and rails book as well.)

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: open mike
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 07:11 PM

there is a song book compiled quite recently..
it would be a great book (for us all) to have.

Utah's Starlight on the Rails 4CD songbook

Send orders to: No Guff Records
P.O. Box 1235 Nevada City, CA 95959
Make checks payable to: No Guff Records.

Starlight On the Rails - 4 Disk Audio Songbook: $40.00 + $4.00 S+H
[California Residence add 7.375% sales tax ($2.95)]

Please Note: Credit Card Orders will read as processed by:
Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Apr 10 - 09:39 PM

www.utahphillips.org now redirects to http://www.thelongmemory.com/. The Website now has episodes 4-9 of the Loafer's Glory radio program available for download.
You can play four episodes of Loafer's Glory at kvmr.org, the public radio station in Nevada City, California. I used to listen to Utah Phillips on Loafer's Glory every Sunday morning. It was a terrific program.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: GUEST,Vicki Kelsey
Date: 27 Apr 10 - 10:30 PM

Thanks, Joe

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: open mike
Date: 28 Apr 10 - 12:53 AM

loafer's glory was a wonderful series. i recorded dozens of them!

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 28 Apr 10 - 11:16 PM

Just got off the phone with Duncan. He tells me that the host computer crashed for the utahphillips.org website several months ago, but that hopefully within a few months utahphillips.org will be back up.

In the meantime, Duncan is working on a revised and greatly expanded version of the original 1973 Starlight on the Rails (print) songbook, as well as a CD of musicians from the state of Utah singing Utah Phillips songs. Both should be out around the beginning of the year.

I'll be seeing Duncan in a couple of months, when he joins me, Emma's Revolution, Pop Wagner, Dakota Dave Hull and Utah's minister Meghan Cefalu for a Unitarian Universalist tribute to Utah Phillips at our General Assembly in Minneapolis. I'm looking forward to that one!

Do check out thelongmemory.com. Duncan has put together a great site.

Dan

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: GUEST,David E.
Date: 28 Apr 10 - 11:24 PM

Duncan has done an excellent job and I'm looking forward to the songbook and another cd as well. Long Live Utah.

David E.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: open mike
Date: 02 May 10 - 02:46 AM

It will soon be the second anniversary of his death.
I am glad there is a songbook and recording in process.
It is great that Duncan will be helping his legacy live on@!

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: kendall
Date: 02 May 10 - 05:58 AM

He went away but he sure didn't die.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 May 10 - 08:13 PM

More episodes of Loafer's Glory now available at http://www.thelongmemory.com/.
15 episodes now.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: Charmion
Date: 15 May 10 - 06:33 AM

Great!

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: Mark Ross
Date: 15 May 10 - 11:53 AM

Utah would have been 75 years old today. Damn, I miss him!

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, April 2010
From: Joe Offer
Date: 30 May 10 - 01:09 AM

Utah quotes the wit and wisdom of Infamous and Inimitable Art Thieme on either the first or second episode. Guess you'd better listen to both to find the quote from Art....

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, May 2010
From: Amos
Date: 30 May 10 - 10:33 AM

Those are truly fine. What a wit and wonderful heart that man had, and the tongue to go with them.

I hope he highballs it to a grand success on his next round across the prairies.


A

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, May 2010
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Jun 10 - 01:00 AM

I just listened to Episode 7 of Loafer's Glory - some good stuff from Mudcatter Mark Ross there. Makes me glad I have a Honda Civic with an MP3 player.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, May 2010
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Jun 10 - 01:44 AM

yeah, but do you have a rose tatoo??
http://www.tattoosymbol.com/articles/rose.html

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, Nov 2010
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 04:49 AM

The official name of the Utah Phillips Website is apparently http://www.thelongmemory.com/. However, the site also answers to the name of www.utahphillips.com and www.utahphillips.org....and maybe others.

The main page of the Website now offers downloads of the first 28 episodes of Utah's Loafer's Glory radio program. There is a special Loafer's Glory download, but it's out of date and offers only 15 episodes. I'm hoping that soon we'll be able to download all 99 episodes of this wonderful program.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, Nov 2010
From: gnu
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 03:57 PM

Thanks Joe.

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, Nov 2010
From: Art Thieme
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 07:15 PM

I think it is episode 79 that features the tapes I made of wobbly Paul Durst plus folks singing the songs Paul highlighted. I'll always treasure my CD of it.

Art

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Web Site - update, Nov 2010
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Feb 11 - 02:09 AM

There are now 37 episodes of Loafer's Glory to download at http://www.thelongmemory.com/. Utah Phillips often makes mention of Mudcatters Mark Ross, Kendall Morse, and Art Thieme. Gee, I guess that makes Art, Kendall, and Mark famous, hey?
I'm really enjoying listening to these classic radio programs.
-Joe-

Subject: Review: Utah Phillips and The Long Memory
From: voyager
Date: 03 Feb 23 - 11:16 AM

Archive site for the music of U. Utah (Bruce) Phillips - the golden voice of the great Southwest. Utah Phillips and the Long Memory website

good though
voyager

Subject: RE: U. Utah Phillips Website - The Long Memory
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Feb 23 - 01:32 PM

All 100 episodes of Loafer's Glory are now available on the website. His son Duncan has started adding live performances that Utah saved.

Mark Ross