BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion

Subject: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 03:16 PM

There will be a rebroadcast of the June 17th A Prairie Home Companion with Tom Paxton and Dervish this weekend, August 11th or 12th. Read about it here.

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 03:35 PM

I'm sure most regular listeners and most 'Catters are aware that Garrison Keillor had a mitral valve replacement at the Mayo on July 25. Nice to have something in common with him, but I was luckier to be somewhere that had a daVinci Robot. You can't believe the difference in having your heart operated on without sawing through the steernum and opening the chest! Dr. Michler has been up to the Mayo on several occasions as well as many other heart centers singing the praises of the daVinci.

Hope Garrison feels as good as I do!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 03:36 PM

Forgot......Link about GK

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: mousethief
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 04:34 PM

Didn't realize he was under the weather. He certainly is a very talented and imaginative entertainer, and I love his radio show!

Alex

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: DancingMom
Date: 10 Aug 01 - 08:21 PM

Nope, I didn't know he had surgery. I hope he does well. I love PHC. Thanks Catspaw. You're always lookin' out for others! Sharon

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: catspaw49
Date: 11 Aug 01 - 12:16 AM

Thank you Sharon........That was a lovely thing to say and I appreciate it.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: Mark Clark
Date: 11 Aug 01 - 12:47 AM

Tom Paxton is booked here in Cedar Rapids tomorrow at a small folk festival being held at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Concert lineup includes Bob & Kristie Black, The Shaffer Brothers, (Gael Funk, Al & Aleta Murphy, Carlis Faurot & Glenn Lonsdale, Carol Montag, (7 p.m.) hOly caTz, and Black Sheep Reunion. There will be jamming from 1:00pm until the concert begins at 4:00. Should be a good time.

      - Mark

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 11 Aug 01 - 04:23 AM

'Spaw, I think you forgot your curmudgeon pills this morning. Or did Leo really give you a change of heart? But I'll second what Sharon said, anyway.

Back on topic: a few years ago I heard a Tom Paxton CD, and his voice sounded really thin and tired. I was worried about his health, but if he's still touring I guess he's OK. Anybody know? I've been a fan of his since I was in high school, and that goes back more than 30 years.

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: bigchuck
Date: 11 Aug 01 - 07:49 AM

I heard Tom last Sunday at the Champlain Festival. He sure sounded fine to me. He has just released a CD that he did with Ann Hills which should be pretty good.
Sandy

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: Tedham Porterhouse
Date: 11 Aug 01 - 11:09 AM

Tom seemed in great shape to me last weekend at Champlain Valley. I think I took in all of his appearances there: songwriters workshop, Saturday night mainstage, Sunday kids' concert, Sunday duo concert with Anne Hills and the festival finale. I thought that all were fabulous. After 40 years on the scene, Tom Paxton remains one of the best performers (and songwriters I've ever seen and heard.

Subject: RE: BS: Tom Paxton on A Prairie Home Companion
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 12 Aug 01 - 03:10 AM

Good to hear...thanks! I only heard him perform once, at the Main Point near Philly in 1971, and I'm glad I had that opportunity.

Aloha,
Mark