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Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?

27 Mar 05 - 12:50 PM (#1444895)
Subject: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Peter T.

I am involved in a project working towards a possible album of Rick Fielding's live work, and was wondering if Mudcatters out there could assist -- I am looking for any really good quality recordings anyone might have. Heather Fielding got a great collection of material last week from Walt Graham of concerts in 1996, and we are looking for more of the same.

If you have anything along those lines and could send me a personal message here, I would appreciate it.

yours ever,

Peter T.


27 Mar 05 - 01:12 PM (#1444908)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Amos

Peter:

While I have only a couple of published CDs, I'd like to say I am glad and grateful you are doing this.


A


27 Mar 05 - 01:21 PM (#1444914)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: katlaughing

That's wonderful, Peter! All I have are a few of the radio shows...not great quality, but precious and personable, all the same.

luvyakat


27 Mar 05 - 02:25 PM (#1444961)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

I know the folks at the FSGW Gathering a few years ago (the one that brought us the Beef Brothers) recorded the show, and Rick was on stage for not only his own, but a few other a few other songs ...


27 Mar 05 - 10:03 PM (#1445239)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: GUEST,Arnie

You should get in touch with Mariposa - maybe they have recordings of some of his festival performances.


27 Mar 05 - 10:08 PM (#1445241)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

... and the folks in Framingham MA where Rick and Tom Paxton did a show ... I am not sure if they recorded it, but I gather it was a special evening ... and if they recorded it, it may well have some worthwhile moments.

I'll dig in and see if I can locate them ...


27 Mar 05 - 10:18 PM (#1445249)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: KathWestra

Hi Peter,
It is quite possible that Rick's formal full-length concert for the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (D.C.), which I organized as FSGW's program chair, was recorded. That concert was the first (and perhaps only) time he did an FSGW concert. It was held at the Washington Ethical Society auditorium. Jennifer Woods (the keeper of the newsletter archive and the list of who has played when) could help pinpoint the date. Mudcatter Charlie Baum, who is currently on the board as a program organizer, could help find out if a tape was made, once we know the date. Since I don't live there anymore I can't do much more than point you in a direction, but if you want to PM me, Peter, I can give you Jennifer's contact info.
Kathy


27 Mar 05 - 10:25 PM (#1445252)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Peter T.

Thanks to all -- at the moment, I am just gathering and cataloguing, so most anything is helpful, to get the range. There are a lot of tapes of varying quality (not varying in his playing, but in sound quality)I will try and contact the suggested people.

yours ever,

Peter T.


27 Mar 05 - 10:29 PM (#1445256)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

I am having difficulty finding the MC thread, where Rick talked aboutr the show he did in Framingham Massachusetts with Tom Paxton. Rick opened the show ... I know a lot of those venues record the music. If I can find the name of the venue I can contact them and ask if it was recorded ...

I remember Rick talked about the show in a thread ... but I can't find it ...


27 Mar 05 - 10:31 PM (#1445258)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Big Mick

Peter, I am available to assist in this endeavor. I am located a couple of hours north of DC and will be happy to check with Jennifer and Charley if you would like. PM me or drop me an email. It has been too long since we chatted anyway.

All the best,

Mick


28 Mar 05 - 12:03 AM (#1445294)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: katlaughing

Jed, Heather talked about it in this thread. Is that the right one?


28 Mar 05 - 12:10 AM (#1445297)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

ah - you're a love, Kat. That's it. Thanks!


28 Mar 05 - 12:12 AM (#1445300)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: katlaughing

:-) it was easy, using the "Advanced" search function...:-)


28 Mar 05 - 12:27 AM (#1445309)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

LOL - well, I must admit that I tried that and still didn;t find it. I think you just have the knack!

I've written to the venue and to the venue's director (who is still there) who spoke to Sandy Paton about the show. They should remember, and I suspect they'll want to help if thery can. Hopefully I'll hear back soon.

It seems to me that all of these type of venues record the programs. They always ask permission, and I sometimes find they've done a pretty good job - and get some free (or cheap) demo recordings. I am just hopeful these guys did it bcak in 2002 when Rick was there. From what I heard, it was quite a show, and Rick was very well received.


28 Mar 05 - 09:43 AM (#1445504)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Peter T.

Thanks, Jed and Kat. yours, Peter T.


29 Mar 05 - 09:24 PM (#1446489)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

I've tried once each at the Uncommon Coffeehouse and at the FOLKVENUES list. I've had no responses from either - but I will ont be ignored! I'll try again.

I can find phone numbers if I have to!

;-)


02 Apr 05 - 09:12 AM (#1449957)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: JedMarum

Not a peep from FOLKVENUES list - and I haven't had a call back from Uncommone Coffeehouse. But maybe this weekend.


03 Apr 05 - 03:35 AM (#1450648)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Roger the Skiffler

Great project, Peter, looking forward to the results.

RtS


03 Apr 05 - 12:24 PM (#1450865)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: bbc

Barbara Shaw might be able to help w/ the 2 concerts Rick did at Branford, CT, if they were recorded. Or, here is a link to the website: http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/

best,

bbc


03 Apr 05 - 12:54 PM (#1450879)
Subject: RE: Help: Rick Fielding Live Tapes?
From: Peter T.

Continuing thanks for contributions -- this is going to take time, so any assistance is appreciated.

yours,

Peter T.