Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07

Subject: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 09:41 AM

SINSULL's House, Saturday January 27th
Buffet 6PM
Music 7PM
followed by Song Circle

Her Website:
http://www.debracowan.com/

Biography:
From the minute she begins to sing, Debra Cowan grabs her audience and doesn't let go. Her ability to communicate the story within the song is rare.   Her rich voice conjures images of stony grey Celtic castles, green and rolling English landscapes, and humorous American urban scenes. Just as the audience is left spellbound after Debra presents a woeful traditional ballad of love gone wrong, she immediately brings laughter with an outrageous comic song. Her love of   songs from the British Isles has led her to search out the connections with their North American ancestors and her desire to be true to the song brought her to Edinburgh, Scotland in 1997.

While there, Debra studied the performances of that country's finest singers. She was chosen to be a resident musician at Edinburgh's premier folk music pub, Sandy Bell's Bar, following in the footsteps of Scottish musicians such as Dick Gaughan, Aly Bain, the late Tony Cuffe and the Wrigley Sisters. Almost ten years later and based near Worcester, Massachusetts, Debra tours extensively in the USA and United Kingdom.

Debra's release of her recording "Dad's Dinner Pail and Other Songs From the Helen Hartness Flanders Collection", on the Falling Mountain Music recording label has brought her praise from both the USA and United Kingdom. In thier Spring 2006 issue, Sing Out! Magazine published Debra's version of the "Walloping Window Blind", a song from "Dad's Dinner Pail".   Also in 2006, Debra was included in the Free-Reed Records box set, "RT-The Life and Times of Richard Thompson" with her version of Thompson's "Has He Got a Friend For Me".   She was selected as a 2002 Formal Showcase Artist at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) delighting an audience of industry professionals. This showcase earned her a performance on WFMT Radio's "Folkstage", an internationally syndicated live concert radio show hosted by Rich Warren. In 2001, she released her first solo CD, "The Long Grey Line" which enjoyed world-wide airplay on folk music radio and has been praised throughout the folk music community. Also that year, she was selected as a Showcase Artist in the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. She has appeared at numerous concert venues and on radio programs throughout the United States and the United Kingdom where her clear vocals and beautifully rendered songs have been described as "stunning". Her festival appearances include the Greater New Bedford Summerfest (MA), Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival (CT), Champlain Valley Folk Festival, Lancaster Maritime Festival (UK), Edinburgh Festival (UK) and the Chico World Music Festival (CA).
"What makes Debra good is not her superb voice, nor her skillful guitar playing, nor her varied repertoire, nor her extensive knowledge of her music, it is, plain and simple, the fact that she loves singing, and her passion for her music is there in every note she utters."
-Nigel Schofield, Producer, Free Reed Records, UK

Who's in?????

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 09:43 AM

We'll be there.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:30 AM

Oh very cool. I am honoured that both Jacqui and Kendall will be there.

I am looking forward to this :-)

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:46 AM

JudyB and I, assuming that the weather gods are benvolent.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 12:11 PM

And Tom and I, I'm pretty sure.

Linn

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: bbc
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 06:21 PM

I'd love to hear Debra again, but I suspect we may, eventually, get snow & I can't justify the drive from New York. Have a wonderful time!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 07 - 10:15 PM

Beds for those who need them. Let me know.
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 09:06 PM

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 09:07 PM

OOOps - it is 9 pm on a Friday and I just got home from work!!! I will be there - not sure about Tom but count me in.....

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: The Sandman
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 08:25 AM

have a good gig.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 03:29 PM

We will be there -- after going to our friend David's memorial party at The Press Room, which is scheduled for earler in the afternoon.

Tom and I - bed.

Linn

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: maeve
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 06:00 PM

refresh!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:03 AM

Bobbie phoned in a reservation. And Peter and Joann contacted me but damned if I remember how.I have invited some people from the Portland Harbor Museum as well.
So far:
Bobbie
Kendall
Jacqui
Mary
Deborah
Tom
Linn
Charlie
Judy
Peter
Joann

Jeri? Tami? NHDave?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:10 AM

Hi Mary,

I could have inadvertanttly invited some folks as I have been in touch with the Maine Maritime Museum...but I say the more the merrier.

And Peter and Joann!!! Now that will be a treat to see them.

Looking forward to this very much.

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 09:19 AM

Two different museums, Deb. Portland Harbor Museum is in South Portland at the Spring Point Light House. Maine Maritime is in Bath/Brunswick.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 12:51 PM

Right. I was just thinking that maybe they talk to each other :-)

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Fliss
Date: 09 Jan 07 - 09:19 AM

Sounds wonderful. Have a lovely time.

I have an annual house session just around christmas. My musician friends drop in during the day, bring an instrument and something to add to the buffet.

THere were 16 of us this year.. in Soggy Shropshire.

slan
fliss

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:42 AM

fliss - isn't it wonderful to have your home filled with happy people and music? I truly believe that a hundred years from now this little spot in South Portland will reverberate with strange songs and laughter.

So, anyone else in?
The Souzas are definites.
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 06:59 PM

I'd like to, but I'm broke at the moment.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Fliss
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 09:50 PM

Yes its great. Usually we have a practice session on a Sunday morning to go through tunes and encourage beginners. SO its nice to hold the session at my house once a year.

This was the 5th year Ive invited my friends in. We start at 10am and finished when the last person leaves.

Enjoy your day

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:13 PM

Me! I'm late, but I'm interested, and I'd like a bed, too, please.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:23 PM

Tami - an anonymous donor has immediately offered to pay your way. Come early and help Jacqui set up (yes, I have to work on Saturdays) and be my GUEST. As if I would allow you to miss a concert. GEEZ Louise!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: adventure
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 10:47 PM

Tami...

I'll lend you some bread!!!!

Oh, damn..not the bread again.

Please pass the bread!!!!

You'd best be there. We are looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the crew.

Mary...thanks and we'll see you soon.

JR will not be making the venture to your house this month, but I'm sure that March will blow in some very strange events and beings to your home....promise. How is Jesus Sullivan surviving the winter?

The doryman and his mate.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 09:58 AM

Mary - don't forget to hide the whale tambourine!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 01:17 PM

Hey - I played that tambourine last song circle! I forget what the song was, but I was tasteful (as tasteful as a tamborine can be) and I didn't try to steal it. I could play along with Deb. (No, I am NOT serious.)
Somebody bring a tube or two of superglue for Peter's zipper...

Zip him up and glue him into place
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
He'll leave them dinner rolls on his plate
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

Joanne she hollers in dismay
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
Peter, put that thing away
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

He zips it high, he zips it low
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
Can't take him anywhere, you know?
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

Zip it up and glue it there
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate
Just hope he put on underwear
Cy-ann-o-ack-rill-ate

etc...

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 04:43 PM

Brilliant, Jeri!

Is there a dance routine that goes with it?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 04:58 PM

I'm guessing yes, but we probably don't want to see it!

Thanks, Mary. Jacqui, what time you want me there?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 07:34 PM

I suspect there is nothing there - that's why he keeps tucking things in there.
Oh dear, now he will have to prove his manhood...Oh Joann!!!!

Tami - Jacqui will have to let you know. If the smoking problem at my job isn't straightened out, I will be unemployed anyway.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 07:35 PM

WE'll get things worked out on the way down to the Press Room next weekend Tami.

Jeri - superb!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 05:54 PM

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:00 PM

Oops - pushed the button too quickly -- what time shall we gather at Mary's on Saturday?.

Tami - broke is relative -- don't miss a concert for $15--if your anonymous donor can't do it -- call me........

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:26 PM

Hey, TB: the time.

:>

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: curmudgeon
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:28 PM

I think Debra's talking about departure time for the Shanty session -- Tom

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:31 PM

Damn. That was the other thread? Here I thought it was a perfect opportunity for me to be a smartass...

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 06:53 PM

Allison Freeman called and will be attending. A Mainer.
Joann ans Peter are definite.
YEAH!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 15 Jan 07 - 09:10 PM

Yes, Curmudg -- you are right. I need to practice more on this so as not to confuse people......

Looking forward to both the Shanty songs THIS Saturday and Deb Cowan NEXT Saturday at Mary's......

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 04:51 PM

16 reservations in. Weather looks good. Anyone else?
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:25 PM

If any of you have a cold, please leave it at home. I'm still suffering from the one I caught on New Years eve. That damned radiation severly compromised my immune system.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:32 PM

I was thinking that Nor and Eli Dale were interested. Have they confirmed reservations?

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 07 - 05:40 PM

Not yet nor has Kathy their friend.
Lots of room but i could use a head count for food.
And bring chairs if you have them.
Thanks,
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 03:50 PM

Two more called today. We are up to 18.

Yes. Please leave any colds, flus or other abominations at home. There will be many singers and lesser folk with jobs who can't afford to be ill.

NB:
There is a street parking ban in effect because of the snow. Park on my lawn to the right of the driveway. If that is full, pull gently (heh heh)onto the lawn.

SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 05:56 PM

Those two are my cousins, actually, my partner Kevin's cousins.

Kevin might be coming along as well, but we'll take one car to save on the parking spaces.

Thanks, Mary. I am really looking forward to this!

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: adventure
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 08:09 PM

OK....what's this crap about leaving abominations at home???

Does this mean that I have to be left behind by my dory mate?

I really am a sensitive person who takes these critiques to heart.

Oh...you were talking about illnesses and sickness...let's not go there either!

I promise to sit up the back of the room..just like I do in church.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Doryman and his mate.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Jan 07 - 08:38 PM

We will rinse you inside out with single malt, Peter. It won't make you socially acceptable but at least you will not be contagious.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 09:06 AM

Neighbor Kathy may be attending. We can bring four metal folding chairs plus one folding camping chair if you need them.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 12:56 PM

Great Tami. Should be a nice crowd.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 06:14 PM

21 definites
7 maybes
7 need beds

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 06:30 PM

Good luck Deb.

Sing " Mary and the Soldier " for me, will you ?

I'll be there in spirit if not in body ...

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 07:40 PM

Oh man...I haven't touched that song in many years. But if I come close to Scotland in the near futrure, I'll have it ready for you :-)

I've been a-thinking about you, Murray. Mac Cole was asking after ya a couple of weeks back. Send me an email and fill me in what you been doing and where you been hinding.

BTW-if you get to Edinburgh and run into Mr. Hunter, I am trying to get in touch with him and he's changed his phone number.

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 02:58 AM

Where have you been hiding Murry?

Hi Deb,
Hopefully I can make it but with me it's always a last minute thing so I never like to say.
Have a ball.

Barry

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 07:07 AM

"there will be one vacant tea table..."
heh heh

Barry,
What are you doing up at 3AM?
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 09:20 AM

Well, Barry, it would be GREAT to see you as always and I certainly understand your schedule. BTW-if you do get up to Mary's, stay the night and need a ride back to Derry, I can help out. I'll be coming back home Sunday.

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 25 Jan 07 - 07:22 PM

Sinsull-

You describe a "buffet" at the beginning of this thread. Does that mean that food is welcome, or are you planning to spread the contents of your refrigerator from previous special events over the tables. We would be happy to contribute some fresh stuff, as I'm sure would others, but we need some direction.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: kendall
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 08:18 AM

I expect you will be getting some directions alright.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 08:22 AM

Charlie - I hope that your post of 7.22pm was an attempt at a joke. If so it was in very poor taste and may give others the wrong impression about our very generous hostess.

These house concerts have been happening regularly for a year or so and, as you attend them, you will be aware that fresh food is provided at every one of them, and the song circles, mostly courtesy of Mary who puts a lot of time and expense into her hospitality. I also provide good home cooked food to a lesser degree as do others.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 08:46 AM

Mary-

I'm sorry if I've offended you. It's easy to get carried away in these threads. However, it wouldn't hurt to lay out the ground rules again for what guests would be welcome to bring. I do not attend every one of your events and there may be others who are also wondering what is expected.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 08:51 AM

Most of the previous song circle and house concert threads include discussions about the food. To my knowledge all those who have been attending over the past two years are aware of the 'rules'. Nothing has changed - the system works well so why should it?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 09:14 AM

Charlie,
I do agonize over these Song Circles. Jacqui is the only one who hears about it which explains her reaction. And Kendall is forever lecturing me on my non-existent budget. You have hit a nerve.

Aside from the hairy salsa which you dredged from the back of the fridge, I don't serve leftovers. And I take no resposibilty for the condition of salsa which appears in legions at odd times. Although there is a piece of beef from New Year's reserved for Clancy in the the freezer (the beef, not Clancy), I hadn't planned on offering it this time.

So, for those who don't know, the buffet consists of hot and cold main courses. This time it will include curry from Tom and Deborah, Italian Chicken from Jacqui. Sausage and peppers with tortellini Alfredo from me. I will have rolls and a salad. There is always a cheese platter with some grapes or strawberries. Doritos were on sale so they will be out there. DO NOT BRING SALSA. I will institute a full body cavity search if anyone refuses to comply.

I haven't thought about dessert. Ususally there is ice cream or chocolates and Jacqui contributes baked apples, cheesecake, etc. There will be wine and beer as well as soft drinks.

No one is "expected" to contribute anything. This is about contributing music. If you would like to, a dessert or wine is always welcome. If you have something you would like as a main course, bring it.

Sunday breakfast will be the usual scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, juice, coffee (brutally strong) and desserts left over from Saturday.

This time, I will need chairs. I can seat about 15 comfortably and we have 21 definites with several maybes.

No apology necessary Charlie.I didn't even see this thread until now. Funny, but I was just looking through Bente's pictures of Seamus Kennedy's concert. There is one of Jacqui. Behind her is an arm and a clenched fist - me agonizing over my guests. Says it all.

SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 11:39 AM

Hi Mary, I can bring four folding metal chairs and one camping chair, if need be. Let me know.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 12:09 PM

I think we are set for chairs, Tami. Just bring yourself. Is Jason joining us?
M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 05:07 PM

Nope, just me. He has to work until 9, and then he'll be dog sitting.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:09 PM

Change of mind - bring chairs! Deb just called and several people called the radio station asking about the house concert. Full House! WHoo Whoo

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:25 PM

good luck again Deb (not that you'll need it).

it's about 7.30 , time you were getting started , isn't it ????

I'll send an email later this weekend.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 08:28 PM

I can bring some picante sauce.

Mary, did you ever find your Irish butter?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 09:25 PM

Oh CRAP! Did you hide something perishable in the eaves?????
What Irish Butter?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 09:33 PM

No, perishable stuff doesn't go in the eaves! It goes under the sofa in the sun room.

I thought you were lamenting not being able to buy Irish butter. I wondered if you found any. If you don't know what I'm talking about, forget it, because I'm just having a bad brain day.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 07 - 09:35 PM

Irish Butter is available at the local market but costs twice as much as regular and three times as much as sale butter. I remember the conversation but no - I wasn't interested. Thank you. Saved me a trip to the eaves.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:47 AM

oops, looks like I got my dates mixed up !

thanks for PM, Sins, I will call just after 6.00pm.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 11:39 AM

22 Definites
7 Maybes
5 Need beds

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 11:44 AM

Would it be useful to come a little early to help with set-up? We're bringing BobBi Keppel and her folding chairs. I'll also bring some homemade chutney if I can find a fresh jar; of course nothing can affect chutney!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 12:50 PM

Thanks for the offer Charlie. I actually have a few people coming early so, no, or we will be falling all over each other.
Mary

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 03:29 PM

BobBi Keppel and her folding chairs sounds like a vaudeville act! :0)

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 03:32 PM

Can't you see her stacking them one on top of the other then carefully climbing to the top where she opens her parasol and bursts into song!

I need to get more sleep.
Sorry, Bobbi.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: kendall
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 03:50 PM

Sounds like a Monty Python skit to me!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Tinker
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 03:55 PM

Or a classic moment at SINSULL's....

Miss you guys

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 04:14 PM

Aw Tink. If only you and Dani and Janie and Micca and...could be here. We will lift a glass to you all.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:59 PM

The games have begun so I have retreated to the back room with a glass of wine to enjoy the calm before the storm.

WHEEEE!
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: bfdk
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 06:49 PM

Hope you're having a good time.. :-)

Best wishes,

Bente

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 07 - 11:11 PM

Jacqui here on SINSULL's computer

Debra's session was great but the whole thing has now descended into rowdiness and dead date songs.

I'm just about to inflict Spaw's version of Honey on the multitude.....

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 12:18 AM

I couldn't make it got as far as Portsmouth stayed for a bit & went home to tend a sick family. Glad that you're all having a good time & "Tell Laura I Love Her"

Barry

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 01:51 AM

Laura wasn't there!!!!

But Ginny come lately was - sung by Jacqui and moi and received in horror by the groupl.

Teenage kids are always a challenge -- ours was calling intermittantly during the evening which usually means -- I am sad and lonely and when are you guys coming home OR the party is in full swing and I can't control it -- please come home.

Great evening - enjoyed every minute of it even though an hour late due to selling houses.........

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 09:14 AM

Deb Cowan was great. She had the room joining in on every chorus and acting out a children's song about the sun and the moon and a skunk. We looked ridiculous but hd a lot of fun. She performed several selections from her new CD using her guitar to fill in for John Roberts harmony. If you have an opportunity to see Deb perform, grab it. She has a beautiful voice, performs beautiful material and is a genuinely beautiful lady.

CDs sales seemed good. At least no one went home with a cat.

The buffet was wonderful. Pulled Chicken, Shrimp Curry, Sausages and Pasta, all hot and good. The pastries disappeared very quickly.

The Song Circle got a bit rowdy. Sea Shanties at first then a free for all. At 2:30 we all crapped out. But not before we chased Tom out with an assortment of selections from Hair, the 60s, 50s, 70s and lord knows what else.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 09:15 AM

I got cut off before I was finished!
Anyway, thank you all for making Deb welcome and sharing in the evening.
SINS

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 11:27 AM

SINS-

And thanks for hosting another unforgettable evening!

Now if I could only remember what happened...

The food was superb. Debra was in great form. And the rest of us were us, with few exceptions!

Roll & Go will be doing a musical set on Wednesday, February 7, in the Old Port of Portland, for anyone in the local area. Here are the details from the organizer Lynne Cullen, Producer, Seanachie Nights:

After a January break SEANACHIE NIGHTS is back at Bull Feeney's (2nd floor) on Wednesday, February 7 at 7pm. Again, this is free, but a donation of $6 for the performers would be greatly appreciated. (Location is off the corner of Fore and Exchange streets)

The February feature is the marvellous sea shanty group, Roll & Go. Come along and have a 'shout with the boys (and girls sic)'! In addition, Lynne Cullen and Debb Freedman will tell some roistering tales of the sea!

Roll & Go is a Portland-based a capella singing group. Their focus is on shanties and other songs from the great days of sail. For more info: www.rollandgoseasongs.com

For info on Debb Freedman, visit [e-mail].
For info on Seanachie Nights or Lynne Cullen, visit lynnecullen.com.

Come aboard and join the fun!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: GUEST,Pamela in Ithaca
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 02:41 PM

This is great! Like being a virtual guest to the event.
Thanks for all the details, sure sounds like it was fun.
Once again, I find myself wishing that the Finger Lakes weren't
so far from coastal New England. How do we make the Berkshires
and Albany go away? Hummm.... make Albany go away, that sure sounds good!

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 05:19 PM

Pam-

Actually none of us were there. We just cook these things up here...

Nah, it was way better than that!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 07:36 PM

Speaking of "Tell Laura I Love Her" (which we didn't sing), we DID sing a few "Dead Date Songs" -- one of my favorite genres.

Linn

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 08:02 PM

What are 'Dead Date Songs'? - - Ebony Eyes and their ilk? I was there and I didn't notice Dead Date songs -- BUT I was awfully tired..........; I don't think I had enough to drink to lose the dead date songs........but who knows?

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jan 07 - 11:01 PM

Tell Laura I Love Her? Where was I?

Pamela, Your day will come. Actually it is on the schedule.

M

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Barry Finn
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 01:34 AM

Debra
Dead Date Songs:

Tell Laura I Love Her
Leader of the Pack
Teen Angel
Last Kiss
Patches
Running Bear
Deadman's Curve ??

In the song one of the teens in a couple always winds up dead.

Time for a refresher course on golden oldies.

Now I know that I mentioned "Tell Laura I Love Her" but I was just being funny/silly. I knew that that was no Laura there, at least I didn't think that Laura was there. Laura who, I don't even know a Laura except the one from the song. Lynn picked it up with saying she liked "dead date songs" which I do too but had no idea that they were being sung there. I would've suspected them being sung had John Roberts been in the crowd but he wasn't there was he.

Barry

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 08:03 AM

Barry-

I added "Rain & Snow" to the mix but as you know it's an Appalachian domestic violence song and though it was covered by the Grateful Dead it just doesn't resonate with "Teen Angel."

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: kendall
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 09:09 AM

I left when I did because I thought the concert was over. Deb, you outdid yourself! What a voice...such control. Beautiful job.

I left when I did because I thought the concert was over! Come to find out, it was just a break.

Anyway, I'm glad I wasn't there for the dead date songs, I can't hack that stuff.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: ranger1
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 10:39 AM

I enjoyed what I heard. Wish I hadn't had to leave early.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: adventure
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 07:07 PM

Good evening....
Mary..your planning, food selections and hospitality should be recognized first off....nice work all around. Thank you so very much for making Debra Cowan's house concert a very nice event. Debra...you were outstanding...nice selection of diverse tunes, songs and ballards. Really enjoyed your music and spending a bit of time talking with you. Hope we can catch you again really soon. Good fun and great music...nice job!!! Keep up the good work.
....and yes the rest of the evening was a lot of fun, too....even the whacked out 50's and 60's songs at around 2 a.m.
I had in my mind this dark chantey cooking to Dead Man's Curve...it needs some work to get the effects up to snuff. Hope the pissy cat is doing OK....damn what a weird expression of kindness this animal shows. Well, I unpacked my filthy parrot, blonde wig and Kurdish hat...thought the wig was very formal first thing in the morning...opened a few eyes it did. Lots of fine music and good fun with a super crew of friends. Thanks. NEXT!!!!!
Doryman and his mate.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: kendall
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 07:19 PM

The food was top quality.

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 07:45 PM

I had a great time. Debra was great - even better than I expected, and I had high expectations. Don't miss a chance to hear her!

The food was delicious, but I don't have enough stomachs. I survived, although yesterday I wasn't sure if I had or not. I'll catch up on sleep sometime this week I hope.

Thanks you, Debra, and thank you Mary for doing all of this. I think you're insane for doing it, but I greatly appreciate your hospitality

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 29 Jan 07 - 10:31 PM

We may have a Brit/American cultural divide here -- I haven't heard of most of the dead date songs on Barry's list and I pride myself on my golden oldies knowledge in general...... .. so I blame it on all the good songs having been on our side of the Atlantic...!

The food was great but it always is.....; the music was scrumptious and the company was good.......a lovely evening. Here's to many more.......any time you need a break, Mary, we can have the evening chez nous......

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 07:48 AM

Add to the list of "Dead Date" songs --

Ebony Eyes
Laura (ghost who left her sweater in the car)

Jeri, Carol Coronis and I spent part of a summer around Carol's pool singing dead date songs. Then one night at the weekly Press Room session I got up and went into a long jargon-laden spiel about how we'd recently unearthed a forgotten genre of American folk music that hadn't had any research and very little study done and nothing was published , etcet etcet ad nauseam (wish I could remember the whole schtick) and we broke into "Patches" -- later that evening even did "Long Black Veil" which is probably a subgenre.

Linn

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 08:28 AM

Not to mention YOUNG CHARLOTTE (FROZEN GIRL) "I'm getting warmer now..." How my parents loved to sing that one as we sped along the frozen town road in the horse drawn sleigh, all bundled up in furs and blankets, the wolves howling in perfect harmony in the woods!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: bfdk
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 08:33 AM

100... :-))

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: DebC
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 09:18 AM

I had such a GREAT time on Saturday and I thank everyone for coming *and* singing. The food was amazing as well.

BTW, Charlie, "Young Charlotte" is on "Dad's Dinner Pail" :-)

Oh yes, and thanks to Murray MacLeod for ringing up all the way from Scotland. And yes, Murray, I did tell some stories on you.

But a huge thanks goes to Mary and her lovely assistant, Jacqui who made the evening possible.

Definitely one of the top nights I have had recently.

Deb

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 06:42 PM

The next scheduled concert is John Roberts in March. February will be a Song Circle. Deborah and I will duke it out over who does what.

I will say it again: when I am dead and gone, this house will ring with music and laughter and good friends. I envy anyone who lives in it. Thank you all.

Mary

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 07:28 PM

And if anyone wants to know who the singers were, all they have to do is consult the inside wall of your closet!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Debra Cowan House Concert Maine 1/27/07
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 30 Jan 07 - 08:34 PM

Oh, NOW I get it -- the dead date songs started after I left......that makes sense because I KNOW I didn't hear one -- I would have noticed, right, even at my advanced age? And I thought I stayed til the bitter end........where do you guys get your energy?

Mary - I am going to be out of town for a week in February (conference in Vegas, and no I don't gamble), so think I might prefer to host in March (24th right??)-- but LET ME KNOW so I can get myself organized either way.