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21 Sep 09 - 12:54 PM (#2728117) Subject: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz The Folklore Society of Greater Washington (better known as the good people who bring you the Getaway) are sponsoring a special Utah Phillips night on October 30. Here's what it says on the FSGW website: "Singing through the Hard Times" Friday Oct 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM Washington Ethical Society (Washington,DC) "Celebration of Bruce "U.Utah" Phillips' music and his life as labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, poet and the "Golden Voice of the Great Southwest." His children and several performers who sang on the tribute CD "Singing through the Hard Times" will join us. The lineup includes Saul Broudy, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Elizabeth LaPrelle, Magpie, Lisa Null, Duncan Phillips, Brendan Phillips, Dan Schatz and Ed Trickett. Check back for updates. This is a benefit for Hospitality House, which Utah founded in his home town of Nevada City, CA." I'm extremely pleased and grateful that so many top-notch performers have decided to come together for this, and that the Folklore Society is making it all happen. It's especially wonderful to have Duncan and Brendan Phillips flying all the way out from the West to join us. Dan |
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22 Sep 09 - 08:30 AM (#2728722) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: GUEST,BBP Up you go. |
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22 Sep 09 - 12:43 PM (#2728927) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Art Thieme All the best to you folks. Wish I could be a part of it. Art |
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22 Sep 09 - 07:29 PM (#2729231) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: kendall Why cant you have this in Maine so everyone could go? sniff |
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22 Sep 09 - 07:33 PM (#2729234) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Gorgeous Gary Argh. I'll be stuck up in Baltimore doing work stuff. -- Gary |
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23 Sep 09 - 07:46 AM (#2729503) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: karen k Oh wow! What a night! Hope it will be recorded. Hey, Dennis Cook..... |
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23 Sep 09 - 11:47 AM (#2729661) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: topical tom Good luck to all on this special project! Sure wish I could be there!I really miss Utah's great story-telling, philosophy and music. |
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23 Sep 09 - 12:10 PM (#2729691) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz Sadly, I expect Dennis will be with Judy, off touring in the Midwest. (So if you're in the Midwest, the consolation prize is you get to go hear Judy Cook!) Of course, we do have a CD you can take with you anywhere you go.... Kendall, we could have one in Maine - when and where? Dan |
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23 Sep 09 - 12:58 PM (#2729737) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: kendall Dan, you know I'm seldom serious. Having one here is a great idea and I would be happy to participate, but alas, I'm no organizer. |
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24 Sep 09 - 01:15 PM (#2730533) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz Good thing you live with one, then. I admit I was all mixed up. I thought you were seriously seldom. Dan |
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24 Sep 09 - 03:36 PM (#2730629) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: kendall I'll do the jokes. |
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29 Sep 09 - 12:12 PM (#2734192) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz We (the musicians) have started talking about the songs each of us wants to do and stories people want to tell - it's amazing how little overlap there is. Bruce wrote songs that touched folks on many, many levels. The plan is to do the concert as a big round robin. I'm very excited. I'm also excited because it looks like Utah's daughter will be in attendance - so all three of Utah's kids will be there for the celebration. Dan |
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29 Sep 09 - 07:20 PM (#2734598) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: kendall I thought Morigan was coming to Maine but I guess she changed her mind. Give her my regards, eh? |
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13 Oct 09 - 01:26 PM (#2745074) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz This concert is a couple of weeks away. What a treat to have so many good folks together singing Bruce's songs. Dan |
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13 Oct 09 - 08:23 PM (#2745404) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Janie Had actually decided to drive up for it, then realized it is Friday night and not Saturday night. I jes' can't drive that fast;>) |
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13 Oct 09 - 11:18 PM (#2745461) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: GUEST,Dan Yah, having the show on Halloween seemed like a bad idea. Sorry you won't make it. Dan |
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14 Oct 09 - 04:36 PM (#2745896) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Mark Ross Here's the link to the website; http://ceimd.com/php/public.php?Org=fsgw&ProgramID=4&EventID=3033&NoTitle=1 |
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15 Oct 09 - 03:25 PM (#2746814) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz Thanks, Mark. I wish you could be there. Dan |
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18 Oct 09 - 05:56 PM (#2747497) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Luthier2b This is truly aspecial event. Are any of you that are not local to the DC area AND not performing coming to this event? -- Eric |
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18 Oct 09 - 06:11 PM (#2747510) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: jacqui.c I wish that we could be there, but in addition to the distance problem, we will be at a very special birthday party in Maine the next day. |
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20 Oct 09 - 05:04 PM (#2748967) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: GUEST,Dan's laptop I wish you could be there too, Jacqui - you and Kendall put so much love and energy into this project. I'm glad, though, that so many of our performers - and Duncan - will be part of the show, and that Charlie Pilzer, who mastered the CD (a Herculean task, let me assure you) will be running the sound. Dan |
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22 Oct 09 - 07:35 PM (#2750657) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz REFRESH - and by the way, this concert will also be a good opportunity to buy Singing Through the Hard Times CDs, with 100% of the proceeds going to help cover Utah's lingering medical and burial expenses. Dan |
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26 Oct 09 - 04:27 PM (#2753136) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz The concert is this Friday! I'm looking forward to it! Dan |
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26 Oct 09 - 04:49 PM (#2753150) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Bill D Me too! |
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28 Oct 09 - 11:08 AM (#2754116) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz I wonder if REFRESHments will be provided.... Dan |
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29 Oct 09 - 01:27 PM (#2754958) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz The answer to the above comes through Facebook. There will be pumpkin ice cream. Concert is tomorrow, and looking good. Please come, and bring your friends. Warmly, Dan |
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29 Oct 09 - 01:28 PM (#2754960) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Big Mick I certainly wish I were on the East coast for this one. |
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29 Oct 09 - 03:46 PM (#2755089) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz I wish you could be there too, Mick. Among other things, It'd be great for you to spend some time with Utah's kids. Alas, we'll have to get someone else to sing "Hallelujah I'm a Bum." Dan |
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29 Oct 09 - 05:08 PM (#2755160) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Bill D We can all sing "Hallelujah HE'S a Bum" in Mick's honor.... ☺ |
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29 Oct 09 - 05:45 PM (#2755186) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz Hey, if producing this CD has taught me nothing else, it's taught me there's a difference between being a bum (Hallelujah!) and being a lousy bum. Mick, thank goodness, is the former. Dan |
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29 Oct 09 - 07:51 PM (#2755282) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: GUEST,Jason Dan, I didn't see anything on the FSGW page about the ticket sales--do you know if they are available at the door? Jason |
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29 Oct 09 - 08:15 PM (#2755307) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz Yes, all tickets are at the door, general seating. See you there! Dan |
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29 Oct 09 - 08:20 PM (#2755310) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: GUEST,Jason Thanks! Looking forward to it. I'm a block from the Silver Spring Metro station, so it could hardly be more convenient... |
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29 Oct 09 - 08:46 PM (#2755324) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz Here is the concert on Google maps. Dan |
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29 Oct 09 - 09:37 PM (#2755353) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Janie Wish I could be there. Here's to a great concert and a great turnout to help with the medical and funeral bills. |
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30 Oct 09 - 11:19 AM (#2755703) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: SINSULL Sitting in the office wishing I were on my way to DC. Enjoy, all! SINS |
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31 Oct 09 - 07:18 AM (#2756457) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: voyager Setlist (partial) from the U.Utah Phillips. Please add and correct if you were paying attention! Living Through the Hard Times - Ensemble Telling Takes Me Home - Ed Trickett Goodnight Loving Trail - Ed Trickett Starlight on the Rails - Saul Broudy If I Could Be the Rain (?) - Saul Broudy Jesse's Corrida (!!) - Elizabth LaPrelle / Dan Schatz Preacher and the Slave - Elizabeth LaPrelle Bound For San Diego - Lisa Null / George Stephens Hallelujah I'm a Bum - Lisa Null / George Stephens Michael (!!) - Magpie (Greg Artzner Teri Leonino) Going Away (!!) - Magpie (Greg Artzner Teri Leonino) Killing Ground - Duncan Phillips Larimer Street - Brendan Phillips I've Got to Know - (Ensemble) Rock Salt and Nails (!) - Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer I Remember Loving You - Cathy & Marcy Walking Down the Lonesome Street (?) !! - Elizabeth LaPrelle All About Preachers - Lisa Null ??????????????????????????????? .....and then we had to go....... .....a fine show and big thanks to Dan Schatz..... voyager FSGW - Silver Spring, MD. |
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31 Oct 09 - 10:15 AM (#2756560) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Big Mick Sure wish I could have been there to sing with that fine cast! I would have loved to sang "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum" with Lisa and George. Congrats on a successful event, my friends. All the best, Mick |
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31 Oct 09 - 01:19 PM (#2756733) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Hollowfox Andy Cohen and I were at a party in Kent (Ohio) last night, both wishing we could have gotten to DC for this. |
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31 Oct 09 - 04:49 PM (#2756921) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Art Thieme You folks know I wanted to be with you. I'm glad it went well! Art |
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31 Oct 09 - 05:14 PM (#2756938) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz We had a great time - Duncan sure has his father's gift of gab. Brendan does some wonderful bluesy arrangements of his Dad's songs, and led us in an especially beautiful song he wrote for his Dad, "Linger On." Here's the set lists from my edits - not that I was paying attention.... A Revolutionary Prayer by Utah Phillips - Brendan Phillips Singing Through the Hard Times - Ensemble Telling Takes Me Home - Ed Trickett Goodnight Loving Trail - Ed Trickett Starlight on the Rails - Saul Broudy If I Could Be the Rain - Saul Broudy Jesse's Corrido - Elizabth LaPrelle Preacher and the Slave - Dan Schatz Bound For San Diego - Lisa Null / George Stephens Hallelujah I'm a Bum - Lisa Null / George Stephens Michael - Magpie (Greg Artzner Terry Leonino) Going Away - Magpie (Greg Artzner Terry Leonino) Killing Ground - Duncan Phillips Larimer Street - Brendan Phillips a poem by Duncan Phillips Linger On - Brendan Phillips/ ensemble INTERMISSION I've Got to Know - (Ensemble) Rock Salt and Nails - Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer I Remember Loving You - Cathy & Marcy Walking Down the Lonely Street - Elizabeth LaPrelle All About Preachers - Lisa Null Poem by Utah Phillips - What We Need - read by Dan Schatz Queen of the Rails - Dan Schatz The Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia - Brendan Phillips Tolono excerpt - Saul Broudy A story by Duncan Phillips The Wabash Cannonball - ensemble We had actually worked up a couple of others together, but ran out of time. It was a fun night, and we raised good funds for Hospitality House and sold lots of CDs for Utah's lingering expenses. Dan |
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31 Oct 09 - 07:00 PM (#2757011) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Bill D It was a fine evening...and in a hall where Utah had performed several times. When Duncan told Utah style stories, I could almost feel an extra presence...chortling in the background. I especially enjoyed Saul Broudy's stories of his early days meeting Utah and getting to travel with him. (it was sort of funny when Dan began to 'explain' how to sing along at one point, and half the audience already knew the details....fun!) |
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31 Oct 09 - 07:13 PM (#2757026) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: kendall Sigh. Anyone know how I can contact Duncan or Brendan? |
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31 Oct 09 - 08:44 PM (#2757097) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz I'll send you their numbers and e-mails. Dan |
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31 Oct 09 - 08:49 PM (#2757101) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Janie Thanks to those of you who were there and have shared impressions. More, please. May we have some more? |
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31 Oct 09 - 09:14 PM (#2757117) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Bill D *smile*.... Janie...there were people there that I hadn't seen in years. folks came from far & near and happily bought CDs and there were many volunteers. the stage was a happy mix of locals, Utah's sons, and performers from 'other areas'...all of whom seemed glad to be with each other and part of this amazing event. Musicianship was amazing. Ed Trickett did "Telling Takes Me Home" and "Goodnight Loving Trail" as well as i have ever heard them....and Saul's "Starlight on the Rails" was slow, and paced differently than even Utah did it....it was evocative and drew you into the song, rather than just 'presenting' a good song TO you. ...and Elizabeth LaPrelle's 2nd song, "Walking Down the Lonely Street", was amazing! She nailed it, and Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer played for her, and gave it a really wonderful backup. It was like they had rehearsed for hours. ......more, if I can remember more... |
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31 Oct 09 - 10:12 PM (#2757145) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Janie Thanks Bill. Beginning to get the "feel" of it. |
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01 Nov 09 - 12:04 PM (#2757310) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Severn A wonderful time with great performances and stories, and you got the feeling that they could've gone on with more had time allowed. |
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02 Nov 09 - 12:10 AM (#2757691) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Dan Schatz We could have, Severn. We were each prepared with three songs, and we had at least two others we cut at the last minute. But it was getting late. Pity - I was looking forward to a banjo duet with Cathy Fink on "Sing in the Spring" - it was fun when we worked it up before the show. Maybe next time. Dan |
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02 Nov 09 - 09:51 AM (#2757891) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: kendall sigh |
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02 Nov 09 - 12:35 PM (#2758014) Subject: RE: Wash DC Utah Phillips Tribute Oct 30 '09 From: Severn Sounds like you have at least a first set ready for a next time. Set it up again in DC, and I'll buy the first ticket |