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07 Apr 08 - 08:36 AM (#2308976) Subject: A Star Is Born... From: SINSULL Yesterday, for the tiny sum of $10 I got to hear Gordon Bok, Michael Cooney and a host of other "greats" performing at a benefit for Utah Phillips. The crowd was WOWed (quite literally) by a new face, none other than our own Jacqui Morse who performed Miner's Lullaby and Phoebe Snow with the aid of a really cute guitar back-up. (I didn't catch his name) Honestly, Jacqui and Kendall had the crowd in the palm of their hands. And later, while I was manning the CD bench, two different couples asked if I had any Jacqui Morse recordings. Well done, Captain and Mrs. Morse. Really well done. Mary |
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07 Apr 08 - 08:49 AM (#2308988) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Leadfingers Good for the two of you ! It is often the case that the right partner can be a great help in a Performance - And Kendal seems to have been an excellent influence on Jacqui's performance ! |
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07 Apr 08 - 08:58 AM (#2308995) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: kendall She done good, she really did. |
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07 Apr 08 - 09:05 AM (#2309005) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: kendall I was as nervous as a Christan Scientist with a severed artery but she was as cool as a cucumber. |
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07 Apr 08 - 09:07 AM (#2309008) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: SINSULL Actually, Jacqui brings out the best in Kendall. He was Kendall Morse, Storyteller and Folk Singer. I haven't seen that side of the Captain in years. And the two of them are so obviously in love. It was a very special performance. For anyone interested, it will be podcast on Saturday. Anyone have the details? |
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07 Apr 08 - 12:06 PM (#2309153) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: maeve I'm sorry to have missed it. I'd have been there had I known when and where. Good for you, Jacqui and Kendall! |
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07 Apr 08 - 12:31 PM (#2309182) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Morticia Yay Jacqui........well done, our kid! |
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07 Apr 08 - 12:49 PM (#2309200) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: SINSULL Sorry Maeve. I thought you knew about it. Damn! Next time... |
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07 Apr 08 - 01:07 PM (#2309222) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Bert Wonderful. |
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07 Apr 08 - 01:32 PM (#2309251) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: katlaughing Podcast info, please? Wow, how wonderful!! |
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07 Apr 08 - 05:05 PM (#2309444) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: stallion well done J from me an the boys |
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07 Apr 08 - 05:10 PM (#2309449) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: jacqui.c Maeve it was up in Blue Hill - a long drive, but worth it. I got quite apprehensive - Jay Peterson opened the show, followed by Michael Cooney and then the church pastor (sorry, his name escapes me), who was very very funny. We were on next and it really was a case of 'follow that!'. I had been practicing the songs a lot, particularly on beach walks with Seamus - helps the breath control no end, singing while walking at a reasonable pace over sand, but there was still the fear of drying up out there in front of a paying audience. I think that I was just relieved to get through both songs without incident. Kendall was great - he got in front of the audience, the switch went on and there was the consummate performer doing his job perfectly. He gave me so much confidence that, once we were there, it was so natural, I just forgot the audience and sang for him. I must admit that I got one hell of a kick out of it and I'm still floating. That has to rate as one of the really good days of my life. Jay tells me that the concert will be put out on a local radio station sometime during the next month and he'll give me details once he gets them. I'll put the details here once he comes back to me. By the way, he also tells me that they had a three inch think pile of $20, $10 notes and cheques so there should be a nice bit of cash to go the Utah. We sold a few DVDs and could have sold more if we had had them so that's all extra for Utah's pot as well. |
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07 Apr 08 - 06:29 PM (#2309516) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: maeve Ah, I love Blue Hill. Used to drive there regularly for shows at The Left Bank. I'm so very glad it went well. |
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07 Apr 08 - 06:30 PM (#2309519) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: ranger1 Trust me, she was fantastic! As they were leaving the stage, Kendall turned around and said: "As you can probably tell, Jacqui isn't from around here. What you don't know is that this is her first public performance." He was beaming all over. |
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07 Apr 08 - 07:03 PM (#2309549) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: McGrath of Harlow Great stuff jacqui - I'll pass the word round. |
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07 Apr 08 - 07:10 PM (#2309559) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Tinker WOW!!! |
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07 Apr 08 - 07:15 PM (#2309568) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Amos Well done, Jaqui!! WE uns is soooo prooouuud of ya!!! Keep them rolling!! I want the podcast, too, please! A |
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08 Apr 08 - 09:36 AM (#2310026) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: SINSULL Sorry to rant on but I have given a lot of thought to Sunday and come to a very interesting conclusion. Kendall and Jacqui have performed those songs at my home many times and it is always a pleasure. But Saturday night their goal was to get the audience as involved in the lyrics as they were. They stopped worrying about being on key or running out of breath or sneezing mid-performance and focussed out on their listeners. That plus the audience's genuine affection for Utah phillips made magic. Every once in a while a performance is magic. That's what Sunday was. |
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08 Apr 08 - 06:05 PM (#2310584) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Herga Kitty Wish I'd been there to hear! Kitty |
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08 Apr 08 - 06:15 PM (#2310594) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Jeri I wish I could have been there. Philosophy: Often, all you need to grab an audience and calm your nerves is the belief that you HAVE to sing the song. I did that at Rick's memorial. If it had just been me singing a song, I would have messed up, but I had to do it. I didn't want to let anyone down. Spiritual imperative can work magic, and it sounds like you had it, Jacqui. |
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08 Apr 08 - 08:38 PM (#2310708) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: kendall Herga, I would love to sing with you. |
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08 Apr 08 - 08:49 PM (#2310712) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: astro Congratulations! I was wondering how I can contribute some cash to the cause for Utah...I have always enjoyed him when I have seen him and would like to help...any suggestions.. Astro in Los Angeles (who has seen Utah up at the Kate Wolf festival) |
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08 Apr 08 - 08:51 PM (#2310713) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: SINSULL There is soon to be a CD set with the money going to Utah. Watch this thread. Or simply go to his website and contribute. |
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09 Apr 08 - 08:58 AM (#2310994) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: jacqui.c Astro - check out this thread and PM me if you're interested. |
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10 Apr 08 - 08:55 AM (#2311977) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: Charley Noble Excellent! Charley Noble |
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10 Apr 08 - 02:20 PM (#2312228) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: TRUBRIT Oh Jacqui --I am so proud of you......I wish I could have been there but with an Open House and family gathering, it just wasn't possible....... I'd LOVE to see the podcast....... |
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10 Apr 08 - 05:20 PM (#2312398) Subject: RE: A Star Is Born... From: astro Thanks for the advice for contributing...I'll take it. Astro |