slowhand Digest Volume 01 : Issue 273
Today's Topics:
Fw: Question and Song Request
EC May Appear On JL Hooker Tribute
Clapton Tone
Re: Cream DVD farewell concert
Unreliable
Anybody Know?
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From: "Jeff and Mary Berk"
Subject: Fw: Question and Song Request
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I would like to see him play in Port Huron, MI, at the park under the Blue
Water Bridges. Wouldn't be the best venue but, he could go fishing in the
St. Clair River after. My question for him would be "Are you looking for a
nanny?" The song that I would like to hear him play is Born In Time.
Mary
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From: "Cathy Hodson"
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 9:28 AM
Subject: Question and Song Request
> The list has been a little quiet lately. Thought I'd
> give us a little diversion to stir things up again.
>
> Scene: Eric Clapton is performing at the venue of your
> choice, strictly for Slowhand Digest members only.
> Eric is going to grant us each the opportunity to ask
> one question of him, and to make one song request.
>
> Task: Where would you want him to perform, what would
> your question be, and what would your song request be?
>
> My answer: I would like to hear Eric play at Mondavi
> winery in California, or revive the old Poplar Creek
> venue outside Chicago where he could play under the
> stars. I would like to ask him which musician from
> musical history would he most like to perform with (I
> would guess he would answer Robert Johnson), and I
> would request that he play Born in Time.
>
> Enjoy! Can't wait to hear what you all would like to
> ask him!!
> Cathy
>
>
>
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From: "DeltaNick"
Subject: EC May Appear On JL Hooker Tribute
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http://www.bluestormmusic.com/
BLUE STORM MUSIC STORM ALERT
November 9, 2001
Recording Commences on John Lee Hooker Tribute
Blue Storm Music announces with excitement and a keen sense of anticipation
that recording has started in London on the first volume of a heartfelt
tribute to one of the true giants of the Blues. Tentatively titled The
Greatest Bluesman Of All Time-A Tribute To John Lee Hooker, Volume 1, the
first three tracks have been completed under the expert production of
ex-Cream lyricist Pete Brown (Rattlesnake Guitar-The Music of Peter Green,
Dick Heckstall-Smith and friends-blues and beyond and Knights of The Blues
Table). The tracks are: "In The Mood" featuring Jack Bruce (bass and lead
vocals), Gary Moore (guitars) and Gary Husband (drums); "Serve Me Right To
Suffer" with Gary Moore (lead vocals and guitars), Jack Bruce (bass) and
Gary Husband (drums); and "This Is Hip" with Mick Taylor (lead vocals and
guitars), Max Middleton (piano) and Godfrey McLain (drums.) In addition, the
Peter Green Splinter Group has contributed one of Peter's favorite John Lee
tracks "Crawlin' King Snake."
Next week, a major session will feature legendary guitarist Jeff Beck
recording two tracks-on the first, Jeff will be performing the John Lee
Hooker arrangement of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" backed by a Gospel
choir, then he will be doing "Hobo Blues" with Earl Green (lead vocals), ace
drummer Richard Bailey, keyboardist Dave "Munch" Moore and bassist David
Hadley. Also scheduled for next week will be a session presenting
keyboardist/vocalist Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) and guitarist to the stars
Andy Fairweather-Low.
London sessions after next week are still being finalized and all
appearances are subject to change but we can tell you that the list of
musicians who have been approached and have expressed a sincere interest in
participating include Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Jimmy Page (The Yardbirds,
Led Zeppelin), Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Paul
Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and a possible reunion of Chris Dreja and Jim
McCarty of The Yardbirds.
On the U.S. side, recording has been completed on "Jesse James", performed
by LLC. LLC is comprised of the celebrated Ten Years After rhythm section of
Leo Lyons (bass) and Ric Lee (drums) backing guitar wizard Vince Converse.
Sessions scheduled for the United States include George Thorogood, Little
Feat, a representation from The Grateful Dead and a very special track from
Zakiya Hooker and her band Bluz 4 U. Zakiya is John Lee's daughter and in
addition to her performance, she will be contributing both liner notes and
family photos to the project.
Artists who have been approached for future U.S. sessions include Bonnie
Raitt, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Vaughn, Sue Foley, Savoy Brown featuring Kim
Simmonds, Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big), Scott Holt with John Kay
(Steppenwolf) and BB King. There is also scheduled to be a very, very
special surprise track, but at this time more cannot be revealed.
Why, you may ask, are musicians of this caliber lining up for this project
for this label? There are three simple reasons: first, most- if not all-had
their careers influenced to a significant degree by John Lee Hooker. Second,
Blue Storm Music is donating a portion of the proceeds from these recordings
to The John Lee Hooker Foundation and that, indirectly, leads to the third
reason. We at Blue Storm Music have both a great love and respect for the
Blues. It is why we undertake projects like this: it is why we record them
in the more authentic analog mode instead of digital. We believe the Blues
are a precious part of our heritage-a true international music form-and this
belief comes across to everyone from consumers to musicians.
And finally, lest you think that the Blues are a minor element in music,
think about this: there will be a major six-part series on PBS next year
hosted by director Martin Scorcese, with each part handled by a different
director. Spike Lee directed the first episode, which includes John Lee Hook
er. There is also a motion before Congress to declare 2002 "The Year Of The
Blues." The Blues goes on forever.
Be seeing you.
Koz (aka "The Weatherman")
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From: "Jack and Bonnie"
Subject: Clapton Tone
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Does anybody out there have a great POD Pro program for an EC sound??
Please email me if you do.
jack
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From: GREG Wenker
Subject: Re: Cream DVD farewell concert
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The release of this farewell concert footage brings
up another question I've had for years. Whatever
happened to all the footage that the BBC shot in
in March '68 at Fillmore of the Cream? I've seen
still photo's of concerts where you could see
the camera's? I know some of it showed up on "Fresh
Live Cream".
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From: Stephen McKellar
Subject: Unreliable
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Just wanted to post the digest about an unreliable trader named Shawn
Atanasoff. He posted the digest last June about sending out shows to
those
that could answer an EC question. Unfortunately i was one of the
"winners".
Shawn acknowledged receiving my blanks but have heard little and
nothing since Aug 27. I have been in touch with 3 other people Shawn has
decided he no longer needs to be in touch with. They like me have heard
nothing from him.
One of these people requested a return receipt when he sent his emails
to Shawn. He received the receipts so Shawn was reading his emails. He
just didn't see any need to hold up his end of the bargain. What's
really funny however is that Shawn sent me a primer on b&p's. Too bad
he's never read it.
I've traded with many people on the digest and have sent out extra shows
gratis and will continue to do so in spite of cheap losers like Shawn. I
hope
decides to defend himself. It would be nice to hear from him.
Steve McKellar
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From: "DeltaNick"
Subject: Anybody Know?
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Anyone know anything about this?
... digital cable thing which has a channel called "Trio" or something like
that. Anyhow, recently it aired a 3-hour live Clapton program, half of it
being a rather old show, the other half more recent. Both were about 90
minutes long. The guy didn't tape it, of course, but claims it to be coming
on again ... the older one is the "interesting" one ... friend described
Clapton has having longer hair and a heavier beard. Sounded like Old Grey
Whistle Test, but the 90 minute part threw me. It's not "24 Nights," that's
for sure, guy said it was older material. Anyhow, maybe one of the slowhand
digest folks might know?
DeltaNick
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