Johnson Girls - New CD

Subject: The Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,Liam's Brother
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 09:07 AM

Barry Finn recently mentioned in another thread that The Johnson Girls recently released a new CD. Most people who've heard the recording like it so much that I thought it deserves a thread of its own.

Who are The Johnson Girls? Five women who live in New York City and who sing maritime songs including chanteys and songs about the role of women and the sea. They are part of the official sea song group at South Street Seaport Museum.

You can look at the CD cover and hear "snip-its" of a few tracks at the Folk-Legacy website. Why don't you stop by Folk-Legacy and let other Mudcatters know what you think right here!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 09:33 AM

I bought the CD at the Getaway, and it's one of my favorites. Oh, alright, it currently is my favorite.

The harmonies are incredible and the song selection couldn't have been better. Anyone who's thinking "a 'girlie' shanty group? HA!" - the Johnson Girls have more (please excuse expression) balls than a golf course water hazard. Their singing has both power and beauty, and this CD is a "must have" for anyone who loves sea music or just top notch unaccompanied singing. In my opinion, of course...but I'm right!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 11:05 AM

Jeri, of course you're right. Having also bought the CD at Getaway I keep going back to it. It's just plain good stuff. It's gotten me through more chores in the past few weeks than I care to think about. Some lyrics and liner notes can be found at www.thejohnsongirls.com. Definately on the must recommend list.

Tinker

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,Big Mick
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 11:32 AM

Yep, if you ain't got it, get it........that's an order from the ole Big Mick. As I mentioned in the other threads, this fine piece of work got "appropriated" on my ass by my 8 year old daughter who takes it to school and wants to start a Johnson Girls fan club. I WANTED TO START THE FRIGGIN' JOHNSON GIRLS FAN CLUB!!!!!! It is rough being the only male in the kingdom. I never get my way. But back to the CD. These folks know how to sing these songs. You will hear harmonies delivered that will evoke whatever emotion demanded by the song being sung. And don't delude yourself into thinking that women can't do this music. Forget gender for a bit, this is one of the finest CD's of this type of music you will find anywhere. It is no wonder these ladies are such a smash hit in Europe.

I loved Bonnie Milner the first minute I met her, after hearing her and her mates sing on this CD, .......... all I can say is that I am a huge (literally and figuratively) fan. Now let me see if I can swipe that damn CD back from the 8 year old.......mutter, grumble, grumble...........

Mick

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: KathWestra
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 11:43 AM

Just proves that Mick has raised a daughter with good taste! (Keep the CD, Ciara. Make him buy his own copy -- it'll help feed the performers.)

Adding my voice to the chorus. These gals can REALLY sing. Actually (bit o' thread creep), hearing Bonnie and Dan (a.k.a. Liam's Brother) sing at NOMAD again this past weekend was such a treat. When you go to the Folk Legacy site, don't just buy the Johnson Girls CD. Throw in an order for Dan's Irish songs of the Sea CD. Together, Dan and Bonnie represent singing that's as good as it gets. (Can we just start a MILNER fan club????)

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 11:46 AM

Hmmm...I may just send Max a cut for the radio show tonight.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: The Shambles
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 12:52 PM

Thought for a minute that this was another addition to the Robert Johnson Family Tree saga?

Not really......... I will spread the word.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 01:25 PM

Try to get Bonnie and Dan to do "The Cornish Lads" on Mudcat radio. They sang it in the chorus songs workshop at Nomad with Bonnie taking the lead -- great song! Not on the Johnson Girls CD, but... They'll record it sometime, I hope. Dan's singing of "The Cruel Mother" in that workshop was absolutely stunning, too.

Sandy

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 09:30 PM

The Johnson Girls will be appearing in New York City this coming Saturday, November 18th, as one of the featured acts in the FALL FLING 2000 evening concert.

FALL FLING 2000 is an entire day of singing, dancing, jamming, and more. It will be held at PS 199 on West 70th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenues from 10 AM to 11 PM. The evening concert will run from 8 to 11 PM.

Admission is $25 for day and evening. Members of the New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club, Country Dance * New York, or the NY/NJ Trails Conference only pay $20.

Admission to either the daytime program or the evening program is $15. Members of one of the organizations listed above pay just $12.

I will be concert MC, and I promise you a **full hour** of the Johnson Girls! And have I ever been known to lie?

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,Barry Finn
Date: 14 Nov 00 - 11:36 PM

It was about time that they finally cut a CD & a great one they did at that. Their collection of songs covers oceans & their handling of the songs themselves goes far beyond that, this has been a long time coming. One of my favorite treats at the Mystic Sea Music Festival is late at night singing with one or all of them, it's more fun than......no, not gonna say that. You just gotta hear them that's all. Barry

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 15 Nov 00 - 02:09 AM

You mean to tell me Luci, Linda, and Lady Bird sing chanteys???

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: The Shambles
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 02:16 AM

Robert Johnson Family Tree.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 09:22 AM

Max played most of the song I sent about 2 hours and 50 minutes into last Tuesday's (14th Nov 00) show. I also sent a song from NexTradition's CD, which got played a lot earlier in the show.

Both CDs are available from Folk Legacy (as Liam's Brother pointed out) Click here for the Folk Legacy website - there are Johnson Girls sound samples there.

Click here for The Johnson Girls website.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: lamarca
Date: 16 Nov 00 - 10:15 AM

Just want to second (and third and fourth) the praise for The Johnson Girls! I bristle when some people say "Women shouldn't sing shanties"; The Johnson Girls are a fine example to prove those folks wrong. I want to be a Johnson Girl when I grow up...

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,Joy Bennett
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 11:30 AM

Thanks to all of you from The Johnson Girls! Everywhere we go we meet such terriffic people and have a great time!! And we'd LOVE a fan club!!!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 17 Nov 00 - 09:03 PM

You already have a fan club. I joined the night I heard you at the Peoples' Voice Cafe. I believe you picked up a member or two at the Ships to Save the Waters benefit last June, but my JGFC membership card is the one that says No. 1.

---Steve in NYC

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Michael in Swansea
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 07:52 AM

They're in Lancaster UK at Easter. Can I wait 'til then?

Mike

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,The Johnson Girls/Joy Bennett
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 10:07 AM

Hi Michael - sorry, but we're NOT booked in at Lancaster at Easter -- do you know something we don't? We do have some other UK posssibilities for 2001 but nothing firm as yet. Hope we will see you somewhere down the road.

thanks

Joy

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,chanteyranger, temporarily cookieless
Date: 18 Nov 00 - 09:04 PM

San Francisco at some point? Maybe in 2002?

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 19 Nov 00 - 08:49 PM

The Johnson Girls will be appearing at the South Street Seaport in New York City along with New York Packet on Sunday, December 3rd, from 3 to 5 PM.

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Filley
Date: 20 Nov 00 - 12:02 AM

It's a great cd! Powerful, female, gutsy style -- harmonies right on the money -- makes you want to grab a three-masted schooner and ride! I heard they were out of the South Street Seaport in New York -- anyone know their gig schedule?

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Michael in Swansea
Date: 20 Nov 00 - 04:15 AM

Joy,

You're not at Lancaster? Wait 'til I see Alice, (probably at Lancaster)

Mike

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: GUEST,Joy Bennett/The Johnson Girls
Date: 20 Nov 00 - 11:42 AM

Hi Filley -- The Johnson Girls will be at South Street Seaport December 3. the Melville Gallery - 213 Water Street from 3pm - 5pm. It's the monthly New York Packet Chantey concert with The Johnson Girls as guests. Just a note: all the Johnson Girls are in the New York Packet as well!!! spread the news!!!

If anyone wants to be on our mailing list, just email me at [e-mail] or [e-mail] - send your email address AND your snail mail address if you like and I will keep you informed of our gigs. If you would like to also be kept informed of other great music happenings with Water Sign (my other group), the New York Packet, or any other music I may find out about, please include that in your message. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 20 Nov 00 - 11:52 AM

HI Mike -- thanks! If you email me your email address I will keep you informed of The Johnson Girls' whereabouts! I have a friend Mike in Port Talbot - small world. email me at [e-mail]

thanks

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 21 Nov 00 - 06:52 AM

If you are a fan of the Johnson Girls, you may be interested in The NexTradition. They are Johnson Girl Alison Kelley -- she's the tall one with the dark hair and the husky blues-like vocal style -- along with Ken Schatz. "Sheep in the City" fans will recognize Ken's voice!

You can learn more about The NexTradition from their website: http://www.nextrad.com

Their first CD, appropriately titled The NexTradition, was recently released. It features 18 a capella tracks of traditional and traditional sounding songs. If you listen closely, you can hear another Johnson Girl, Deirdre Murtha, joining Ken and Alsion on "Bonnie Light Horseman," one of my personal favorites. You can also hear Heather Wood, sole surviving member of the legendary Young Tradition, singing with Ken and Alison on "Byker Hill," one of the Young Tradition's signature numbers.

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Dani
Date: 21 Nov 00 - 08:04 AM

Hey, how can we find Sheep in the City - is it a cable thing?

Dani

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 21 Nov 00 - 08:21 AM

Hey Chanteyranger -- we'd love to do San Francisco -- can you help us out with any contacts?

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Big Mick
Date: 21 Nov 00 - 08:35 AM

So I guess it is time to officially welcome Joy Bennett to the Village of Mudcat. Welcome, Friend Joy. Please contribute to the place. We are glad you are here. I still can't get my freaking CD back from my 8 year old daughter so I guess I am just going to have to buy another from Sandy and Caroline.

May I suggest that you take a look at HERE for some memorable Mudcat threads. I would specifically recommend the Carrickfergus, Spancil Hill and Why We Sing, threads on that page. You might also look for some of the early "Tavern, Pub, etc" threads. The Vietnam song thread also seemed to cause a bit of a stir. These will give you a feel for the place. The more you wander, the more you will find. We got it all.............music, discussion, lunacy......LOL

Big Mick

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Jeri
Date: 21 Nov 00 - 09:07 AM

Info on Sheep in the Big City is in this thread. I watched it last week meself, and it was incredibly silly - just what you're looking for in a cartoon. Ken is the new Don Pardo!

I have the NexTradition CD too, and it wants to be in the player all the time, along with the Johnson Girls CD. They've decided to be friendly though, and take turns.

Joy, welcome to Mudcat. Steve, welcome to you too, since I haven't said it yet. Information on gigs can be posted in What's On!!!. The events listed there are read on Mudcat Radio.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 03:28 PM

Hi all you Johnson Girls fans -- this sunday Dec 3, 2000 at South Street Seaport - 3pm -5pm join the New York Packet with guest artists The Johnson Girls for an afternoon of maritime music. 213 Water Street $3 admission (the best $3 you'll spend that day) You can even pick up the Johnson Girls' new CD!!! Hope to see you there!!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Barry Finn
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 10:30 PM

Hi Joy, I just can't seem to get it together to get to NYC for one reason or another, guess I'm just gonna have to be content with bumpin into you gals at the different festivals. Are all of you goin' ta be at NEFFA this yr? Of course you are, just thought I'd ask, see you there. Barry

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 10:13 AM

Hi Barry - yes, we'll be at NEFFA and we're booked into the Sea Music Festival at Mystic, Ct in June as well!!

Subject: Johnson Girls gig
From: Suffet
Date: 08 Feb 01 - 05:24 PM

Forwarded for Joy Bennett:

The Johnson Girls in concert 2/10/01

Come join Joy Bennett, Maggie Bye, Alison Kelley, Deirdre Murtha, and Bonnie Milner for an evening of maritime music, old favorites and new treasures from the depths of the ocean to the sandy shores.

Richmondtown Restoration tavern
Staten Island, NYC, NY
Saturday, February 10, 2001
Two shows: 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Reservations required!
Please call [phone]
Admission $10.

Richmondtown Restoration has a fine atmosphere -- candle light, wood-burning stove, beer and warm cider, early American charm. Get up close and personal with the Johnson Girls in this unique 1838 tavern.

Call the number above for reservations and directions. We hope to see you there!

Can't make the concert? The CD or tape is now available for $15/CD or $10/tape plus $2 shipping and handling first item, 50c each additional item. Checks are payable to:
Joy C. Bennett
111-39 76th Road
Forest Hills, NY 11375 [USA]

Questions? Call 718 575-1906 or email:
[e-mail]

Check out our website under construction at:
www.thejohnsongirls.com

If you know anyone who would enjoy the Johnson Girls, email their address to us and we will put them on our mailing list.

-- Steve (Johnson Girls Fan Club member #1)

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 03:13 PM

The Johnson Girls are a fine group of singers and their album will prove it for those who can't get to hear them live. My advice is BUY THAT ALBUM IMMEDIATELY. So too for the Nextradition. Grand singers, the lot of them.

Subject: In concert 2/10/01
From: Suffet
Date: 09 Feb 01 - 04:39 PM

Just a reminder that you can hear the Johnson Girls in concert Saturday night, Feb. 10, 2001, at the Richmondtown Restoration tavern on Staten Island, NY. See message #33 above for details. Reservations are a Or at least a very strong maybe. :-) must!

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 07 Mar 01 - 09:19 PM

thanks Burl et al -- just a hello to all Jgirls fans -- we WILL be at NEFFA in April --

Saturday, 2:30 - 3:15 in the Lyric room

then part of the big chantey sing in the evening -- I'll check the time and get back to you!

looking forward to seeing you there!!

and we're back in the UK this summer!! More to come!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 20 Mar 01 - 08:42 AM

Yep, another update -- The Johnson Girls will be at the Warwick Folk Festival in the UK July 28-29, The Bodmin Folk Club in Cornwall, UK August 3 and the Sidmouth Folk Festival August 4-5. Hope to meet you there!!!

Closer to home -- The Johnson Girls at the Mystic Sea Music Festival at the Mystic Seaport Museum in (guess) Mystic, CT -- June 8-10 -- We're gonna rock!! Join us there!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Mar 01 - 09:04 AM

The Shanty Sing at NEFFA is from 6:45 to 7:45PM in the Music Room.

Also at the Shanty Sing: Lynn Noel, Dan Milner & Bob Conroy, John Roberts and David Jones.
...me too, but just in the audience singing my brains out.

Information on the Johnson Girls at the NEFFA site is here.
The main NEFFA site is here.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 22 Mar 01 - 09:43 PM

refresh!!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Jun 01 - 10:40 AM

For those who can't make the Mystic Sea Music Festival this week-end, I'll refresh this thread of one of the dazzling performing groups announcing their new CD.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 08 Jun 01 - 04:06 PM

Got a little teasing appertizer this past Wednesday night. Two of the five Johnson Girls -- Maggie and Alison -- showed up at the monthly community sing in Brooklyn. Even at 40 percent strength they were awesome. Think 80 proof gin.

Community Sing takes place the first Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 PM. Location: Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West near 2nd Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York.

At one time or another I have seen four of the J-Girls show up. The only one I haven't seen is Bonnie. Maybe some day!

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 11 Jun 01 - 02:41 PM

Thank you Charley and Steve -- Mystic was grand -- the audience as usual - GRRREAT!!! Thanks to all of you out there who showed up and gave all of the performers your support. Without you there would be no festival -- And thanks to the festival organizers.

By the way -- I have never before met Liam Clancy, Pat Sheridan or Robbie O'Connell -- what a jam we had!! And they are really great guys. Singing with them into the wee hours of the morning was great fun.

joy

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 11 Jun 01 - 05:39 PM

I know Joy isn't shy, so I presume she won't mind that I mention that her other group, Water Sign, will be appearing at the Advent Lutheran Church in New York City on Friday evening, November 2, 2001, at 8 o'clock. I know that seems like a long way off, but it really isn't. Anyway, if you join New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club you can attend that concert for free. Otherwise the adult general admission is $13.

Advent Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Broadway and West 93rd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. There's a wonderful Thai restaurant just one block north. Have dinner -- the coconut milk soup is magnificent, as are the spring rolls -- and then come hear Joy Bennett along with Steve Mayer, Ellen Weiss, and David Kleiman.

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 17 Jun 01 - 04:59 PM

I used to be shy!!!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 10:31 PM

Greetings:

This is a completely unsolicited plug. It's just that I've gone completely ga-ga in anticipation of this upcoming gig.

The Johnson Girls -- Joy Bennett, Maggie Bye, Alison Kelley, Bonnie Milner, Deirdre Murtha...

plus

Heather Lev -- singer-songwriter-guitarist with the voice of an angel.

Saturday, March 2, 2002, 8:00 PM
The Peoples' Voice Cafe at The Workmen's Circle
45 East 33rd Street (between Madison & Park Avenues)
New York City
Wheelchair accessible.
For info call 212-787-3903.

Admission: $10 or TDF voucher.
$7 PVC or Workmen's Circle members.
$5 Seniors or On Strike or Up Against the Machine.

Be there!

---- Steve (J-Girls Fan Club member #1)

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Big Mick
Date: 30 Jan 02 - 11:36 PM

I am insanely jealous that you get to go and I don't, Suffet. These women are fabulous. If you see Dan at the concert, give him my best.

Mick

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: nutty
Date: 31 Jan 02 - 04:17 AM

What a disappointment ... I thought they had produced another gem until I realised that an old thread had been ressurected ... Well - I still have that to look forward to.

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 31 Jan 02 - 07:04 AM

Nutty, you can get Heather Lev's CD if you don't already own it. Her e-mail address is:

[e-mail]

Or else CLICK FOR HEATHER!


Big Mick, are you the only Big Mick that Dan Milner knows? Or do you have a name I should mention?

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Suffet
Date: 31 Jan 02 - 07:24 AM

Click here for Johnson Girls website!

Subject: RE: Johnson Girls - New CD
From: Big Mick
Date: 31 Jan 02 - 09:17 AM

Steve, he will know from Big Mick, or you can mention Mick Lane. Tell him I am growing a special crop of nightcrawlers as we speak for us to use on those piscatorial layabouts that they call bass for next years Getaway.

Mick