Rick's Album a Go again. (imminent release)

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 10:09 PM

G'day Rick,

Will the CD be available through Mudcat-linked channels? I want one, no matter how, but when I go through the angst of squeezing Aussie dollars halfway round the world through the ether, I like to pick up a few items all in one hit (like some more recent Art Thieme CDs, for starters!) and that keeps down the packing/mailing costs as well.

(I'll just get back to pencilling in the rest of my wish list!)

Regards,

Bob Bolton

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 09:57 PM

That's great news about Rick's Banjo Mute, too!

Virtual Release Party sounds like a wonderful idea, WE!

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Walking Eagle
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 09:37 PM

Say! We'uns has gots to have us some sorter Virtual Release Party. Idees anyone?

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 08:57 PM

I KNOW YOU DO EAGLE! It's a nasty journey this cancer and I wouldn't wish it on anybody......but life's a trip and for some of us this is a part of it.

Thanks Paul,(and don't forget Jed's great album that Paul produced last year.)

I AM very pleased with this CD and as soon as we've got a release date we'll let ya know.

Thanks all.

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Walking Eagle
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 08:50 PM

Count me in as well. Where can I get mine so as to give Rick as much of the money as possible?

I know where your head is Rick, believe me I sure azhell do.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: bbc
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 07:35 PM

Great news! Thanks, Paul. Best to you & Rick.

bbc

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 03:52 PM

I talked to Rick a few days ago, and he says it is all but released. I can't wait!

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 03:17 PM

I think if we can say "Tony Trischka Track" three times fast, we should get a free CD.
How about it, Rick?

I didn't think so.....

Seamus

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,Steve Latimer
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 11:05 AM

This is great news. I'll want a couple. I heard the beginning of the show on Monday, but had to go out so I did't hear any of the new stuff. I'm really looking forward to hearing the Tony Trischka track.   

The other good news is that Rick's Banjo Mutes are in the process of being manufactured, so they should be available again very soon.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: catspaw49
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 10:18 AM

Really Paul, you need to stop in more often. We don't bite or anything. Well not often anyways......

I too am looking forward to the release. 'Cpurse I look forward to passing gas so that ain't sayin' much, but like gas, Rick's albums have become an important part of my life. Gotta' admit that there are pretty are folks who can be compared to farts in a positive way. Rick is one of the few.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: JedMarum
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 09:26 AM

Woo Hoo!

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Jeri
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 09:12 AM

I heard early versions - 7 songs - on Rick's 'Accoustic Workshop' radio show on Dec 15th. I just happened to be present when Paul brought a later version over for Rick to listen to. I think I'm going to really love this one. As Paul stated, it's 'pure Fielding'.
Wonderful songs, both old and new, and of course, great pickin'.

Paul, please count me among your minions in the lower 48.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Tinker
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 07:59 AM

Really great news to start the morning. I've been singing the chorus to Almost Done since I heard it on CIUT on Monday. And there is more to come. Thanks Guys !!

Hugs and Blessings (Heather too)

Tinker

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: black walnut
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 07:53 AM

Arne says the photos are done. Looking forward to seeing and hearing it, Rick!

Hugs,

~'nut

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 04:58 AM

Thank you, Paul, for all of your efforts in getting this done and for letting us know it's "in the can." I am down for at least two and am eager to hear it!

All the best,

kat

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Big Mick
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 01:11 AM

You know I am down for several, Paul. And let me know what I have to do to promote it.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,Paul M
Date: 07 Jan 04 - 01:07 AM

It's been quite a while since I've posted to the Mudcat but the recent work with Rick has led me to this thread. It has reminded me what a wonderful community this is. I should check in more often!

I just delivered the master and final artwork for the CD to Borealis this afternoon. Rick and I are both really pleased with the final result. Speaking for myself, I think that you'll find that this is "pure Fielding" - straight ahead and honest. Lot's of hot picking, great energy and a wonderful collection of old and old-sounding songs. The title we settled on is "Acoustic Workshop" which is also the name of Rick's radio show (as most of you know).

It was real important to me that this project get done and I'm so glad that Rick agreed and was able to put the effort in. Thanks, buddy!

I'll let you all know when a release date is set.

Cheers,

Paul Mills

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,Arnie
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 07:05 PM

That's great news Rick. Can't wait to hear what you've done. "Tradition" great title which suits our love for the old music! I'm sure I'm going to love it. My best regards to yourself and Heather - hope to see/hear you soon.
Ragged But Right

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: catspaw49
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 10:56 AM

John B. says: "You used to be fu^*^%*g brilliant, so we can survive with just plain brilliant for a couple of tracks."

LOL....That about hits the nail on the head! Rick at his worst is probably a helluva' lot better than most of us at our best...especially me!!!

And if I didn't mention it before, of course I'll be ordering!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 10:42 AM

Have a good time in the studio Rick lay back and relax. You used to be fu^*^%*g brilliant, so we can survive with just plain brilliant for a couple of tracks.
Good Luck, JohnB

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: JedMarum
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 10:22 AM

I'm really looking forward to hearing it!

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 07:33 AM

Rick's website. (Not current, but it has the necessaries.)

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 03:55 AM

Yep Roger, on Borealis but probably also available from my website. (just do a gooogle search, I can never remember the address)


Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 03:32 AM

Will this be a Borealis CD, Rick?

RtS

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 03:28 AM

Well,I went to the studio for the first time in two years to try and finish this off, and it was quite an effort.....just no real energy. Played some dulcimer and sang a back up part. God bless Paul Mills for his great encouragement (not to mention fine playing and production. We're trying to waste no time (obviously) and the title is "Tradition", cuz this is not modern music.

We'll let you know about how to get it in a few weeks....still gotta do the cover and notes but so far I like it. It's got quite abit of pickin (done last year when I could still pick) and some older ballads.

JUst leave your name (I'll save this thread) and we'll work it out.

Thanks Mudcat.

Love

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: KT
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 11:46 PM

This is wonderful!!! Put me on the list for two!!

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: CarolC
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 10:02 PM

This is great news. JtS and I will definitely want at least one when you have them ready, Rick.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 08:51 PM

Fanfuckingtastic news, darlin'! We will want at least two and will send a check as soon as you post the info.

I am just back from a month in Wyoming and little Morgan Aurele, our new grandson, will be duly indoctrinated, via your new CD and Lifeline, into what IS the Mudcat, along with Art's CD and several others! (Morgan's mom loves your voice...she heard you on the Mudcat CD when we were up there.)

Love and strength to you and Heather,

Kat & Rog

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Willie-O
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 07:21 PM

"Little Rock Getaway"? I thought that was a Bill Clinton tune...
Les Paul? Joe Sullivan? Who knows?

Seriously, that I want to hear. Y'know, Amos Garrett lifted the main lick from that tune and used it for the B part of his rendition of Wildwood Flower--sounds real nice that way. (Can't remember how it goes, just that I asked him how he did that with Wildwood Flower and that's what he told me)...

W-O

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: van lingle
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 05:34 PM

Reserve one for me, Rick. Best wishes, vl.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: John Hardly
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 05:29 PM

thanks rick,

hmmmm.

I wonder if he'd do dishes at my house.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,Steve Latimer
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 02:37 PM

Rick,

Sorry, that was me a couple of posts up.

Steve

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,pdq
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 02:35 PM

Please credit Joe Sullivan, an older jazz piano player, with "Little Rock Getaway". He got very little reward for a lifetime of playing fine music.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 02:27 PM

Great news Rick.

And if the Trischka tracks don't work out... :-).

All the best to you and Heather. We think of you often.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: mooman
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 04:25 AM

Good news Rick and you can put me down for a copy!

All the very best to yourself and Heather from me and Patricia

Richard and Patricia (& the McMoo Clan)

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: GUEST,Jeremiah McCaw
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 01:45 AM

Consider me a pre-order for a CD.

All my very best . . .
to you and Heather especially . . .

fond greetings as well to the Beef Brothers, Guido and Fluffy


Jeremiah

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 01:03 AM

Are we going to hear Catspaw on this CD, Rick?
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Fortunato
Date: 16 Dec 03 - 12:09 AM

Congrats,Rick.

I'll look forward to getting a copy. I just saw Pam Swan today and Dave and she are tickled to hear about it.

Happy Holidays to you and Heather. All the best

Chance

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 11:42 PM

Mick.....You don't have a job.....You're a Union Organizer.....And let me tell you on behalf and at the behest of the two other founding partners and myself of Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan, that you have got to slow it down and fulfill your obligations with our agency or your name is going off the letterhead!!! Look man, I'm completely worn out from doing fuck all and our services are in demand more than ever! Get on the stick and get off the stick!!!

Missed the show tonite too as I still have a few issues with this computer, the sound being one of them. I'll take Jeri's word for it as I have no reason to believe otherwise. Generally, she a notorious liar.......

Spaw

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 11:24 PM

Damn....just walked in, and missed it! And back on the road tomorrow. Got to get rid of this friggin' day job.

Mick
grumble...mutter..hiss..piss...and moan

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Jeri
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 11:22 PM

Well, Rick, it was a great show. Judging by the seven cuts you played, it's gonna be a hell of a CD too. Thanks for the dedication!

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 03:32 PM

Thanks for the kind words. Paul just brought the almost finished mixes around today, and they seem ok. I may preview a few of the songs on my radio show tonight. Hi Glen.


John: Trischka and I played an arrangement I worked up of the old Les Paul tune "Little Rock Getaway". He's a hell of a player......as well as being a nice guy....even washed dishes after dinner. Heather was amazed!!

When will it be done? Not too long I hope. Still gotta do the notes and cover.

Luv

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: open mike
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 03:07 PM

check...
cheque...
czech...
's in the
mail...
male...
mayall....

where?
when?
keep up posted
wish there was
someting more i could do from here??

thanks for the music and the inspiration...
sending you strength....

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Cluin
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 02:31 PM

Good news! I'll be looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 02:04 PM

Great news!
However, I have a bit of advice. Quickly put an address up where people can send CHECKS to order their CDs. It ain't a sale 'til the check clears. Put me down for two.
Love to you and Heather,
Mary

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From:
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 01:37 PM

Dear Rick and Heather--

So glad to see a message, and so glad to see one of such good news! Count us in for a copy the CD when it's ready!

Best wishes, best of luck, and all the peace and joy!

V (and Reynaud too!)

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 01:32 PM

truly good news! Those of us who have hear you in person will want ANYTHING of your fine picking and general music-making. Dig out those old cuts and lay 'em on us!

Best wishes (and thanks for all the fun and knowlege you brought to the Getaway!)

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Giac
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 01:27 PM

Ah! Good news for a change. I'm in line for one of those CDs, too. Happy holidays, Rick and Heather.

Mary

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: DonMeixner
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 01:13 PM

This wonderful news Rick. I'm on the list for a CD now too. And I want mine signed!

Don

Subject: RE: Rick's Album a Go again. (almost certain)
From: Steve-o
Date: 15 Dec 03 - 12:38 PM

Add me to that CD list, please. It's good to hear your electronic voice back here again- keep struggling, and feel better!