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Good on you, Art Thieme!

13 Apr 03 - 05:01 PM (#932583)
Subject: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Walking Eagle

Found this little tidbit in Sing Out the other day.

"Art Thieme was honored at this past summer's Woodstock Folkfestival as the recipient of its first Lifetime Achievement Award. The "King of the 9-String Guitar," Art was a staple on the folk scene for nearly four decades and a regular performer at the festival. From traditional folk songs and cowboy songs to humorous stories and dreadful puns, Art was a fantastic performer and important part of the folk music community. Congrats, Art."

What is this 'was' business?

Anywho, good on you, Art!


13 Apr 03 - 05:10 PM (#932590)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Yes, I saw it too! Good going, Art!


13 Apr 03 - 05:33 PM (#932608)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Walking Eagle

Shove!


13 Apr 03 - 07:49 PM (#932692)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: katlaughing

Thanks, Walking Eagle, for the heads-up about the article. You can read more about it HERE It is a well-deserved recognition!

Congrats, again, our Fine Art!!

luvyakat


13 Apr 03 - 08:11 PM (#932702)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Hester

Art's a sweetheart! Very glad to hear he's been given this recognition.

Hester... who just "met" Art a couple days ago on Mudcat


13 Apr 03 - 08:23 PM (#932705)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Walking Eagle

I still want to know what the article means by this 'was' stuff. As fer as I know, Art's still hangin' around and doing nice stuff!


13 Apr 03 - 08:55 PM (#932725)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Art Thieme

W.E.

Thanks for all your very kind words. I appreciated that mention in Sing Out! Mark Moss and all of those folks are grand people. I'm honored to have them take note.
Lately MS has me only able to pick up the banjo about twice a week for fifteen or so minutes to a session--open-G tuning---nothing I'd ever want anyone to have to pay to hear. But I'm happy to say my two albums for Folk Legacy are now available from them on CD for the first time.   

Keep picking, and thanks again.

Art


13 Apr 03 - 08:58 PM (#932726)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: GUEST,Rapaire

It's about damned time!!!


13 Apr 03 - 09:10 PM (#932732)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)

Hello Art- The article is what we say all of us! Three Cheers! At least three; hundreds would be more like it. We all love you. Keep on pickin on.    Love, Jean & George


13 Apr 03 - 11:44 PM (#932803)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Walking Eagle

Some people pick up an instrument twice a week for 15 or so minutes and think they know it all. I have a feeling Art, that you can do more in those precious 30 minutes than any three people could do in a year. I know what handicaps are like, I deal with one every day too. Our music playing is very percious to us. Keep your head up and the humor dry!


14 Apr 03 - 12:07 AM (#932813)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Art Thieme

Make the most of all that comes, and the least of all that goes.


14 Apr 03 - 01:48 AM (#932848)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Mudlark

Art...your music is wonderful but your spirit transcends...thanks for being you...


14 Apr 03 - 02:27 AM (#932864)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Stewie

Onya, Art.

--Stewie.


14 Apr 03 - 10:15 AM (#933106)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: JedMarum

I especially love your banjo work, Art. I listen to your albums and enjoy all the music very much - but that banjo of yours really sings! I hope to play banjo as well one day. You've given me a target!

Good for you, re: the SING OUT! article. All the best.


14 Apr 03 - 10:21 AM (#933112)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Art Thieme

No problem, kids.

Is what is.

Zoloft helps.

Art


14 Apr 03 - 10:40 AM (#933132)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: JenEllen

dreadful puns??? As if there is such a thing...hrumph...Never mind them, dear, you have lovely puns...*g*

Congrats,
~J


14 Apr 03 - 02:16 PM (#933296)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Fortunato

Well, deserved and no mistake. Congrats! Chance


14 Apr 03 - 03:10 PM (#933349)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: RoyH (Burl)

Let me tell you my opinion on Art Thieme. We have only twice, the first time being in 1982, and the next perhaps 10 years later, I can't remember exactly.   So, twice in twenty years. Yet, through e-mail, tape and letter exchange, and the Mudcat, I feel as though we are lifelong friends. Art exemplifies everything that I want a singer of folk songs to be. He also exemplifies every thing I think a human being should be. One day Elaine and I (she loves him too) hope to get to Illinois to visit Art and Carol and thank them in person for the gifts of music and friendship. For now I'll just send thoughts via Mudcat. But watch out you Thieme's, we'll be knocking on your door one of these days. Burl


14 Apr 03 - 05:08 PM (#933422)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Seamus Kennedy

Congratulations, Art. I love your music. You da man!

Seamus


14 Apr 03 - 05:26 PM (#933427)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: kendall

Great guy, great performer, and a joy to know. One of my fondest memories is a Folk Legacy festival in Hartford. Art and I did a humor workshop. What fun! Good on you Mate.


14 Apr 03 - 08:16 PM (#933549)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: Art Thieme

Burl,

WHAT have we only done twice that you are still so freaking excited about??? Good sir, please define your terms----even the ones you neglect to include. My reputation hangs in the balance ! Oh, the humanity !!!

Arthur


15 Apr 03 - 04:04 AM (#933757)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: RoyH (Burl)

Greetings Arthur, I should proof read my own messages.......the missing word is MET. We have only MET EACH OTHER TWICE. Good Heavens! BURL


15 Apr 03 - 07:05 AM (#933814)
Subject: RE: Good on you, Art Thieme!
From: gnu

Your gift has been enjoyed by many. And so has your participation in this forum. Thanks Art.