[Jamie-news] The Jamie Anderson Newsletter
TsunamiInc at aol.com
TsunamiInc at aol.com
Tue Oct 2 12:30:59 EDT 2007
The Jamie Anderson Newsletter
Emily and Zoe
The one on the left I found a few years ago at a rest area near St. Louis.
She was so preggers she looked like a football with legs. Zoe is one of her
babies. The instrumental “Emily” (on A Promise of Light) is named after the
mama. She was supposed to write lyrics but you know how cats are about
following through.
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Table of Contents
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1. Performances
2. Welcome and general blabbing
3. Airplay on CarTalk!
4. Great video of September Peace Demonstration
5. Yeah I’m a big damn writer, see this issue of SingOut!
6. Wonderful review of my new album!
7. Dance and music classes in Durham start soon
8. Openings for guitar students
9. Mailing list business
10. Ending quotes
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1. Performances
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Always check with the venue before heading out to a show.
More dates are being added all the time!
10/29 The arteest's birthday!!
11/16 Tucson, AZ, 7:30 pm, Greenfire Arts at the Lodge on Dodge, 3445 N.
Dodge, www.greenfireonline.org
11/17 Phoenix, AZ, 7:30 pm, Community Church of Hope, 4121 N. 7th Ave,
with comic Slique Callahan, “Now and Then” – Slique and I will each do a set
and talk about the old days of performing in Phoenix – should be big fun, y’
all
11/18 Apache Junction, AZ, Superstition Mountain RV Resort
2008:
2/16 Titusville, NJ, 8 pm, Concerts at the Crossing, comedy show with
Carla Ulbrich and Scott Sheldon, _www.crossingconcertgs.com_
(http://www.crossingconcertgs.com/)
April East coast (NY and New England)
July National Women’s Music Festival
Fall Midwest
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2. Welcome and general blabbing
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I needed Dramamine for September. I had the great pleasure of returning to
the Midwest for a tour. I know a performer isn’t supposed to have favorites
but y’all! Could Chicago and Pittsburgh have been any better? It’s always
great to hear other performers too. Tracy Drach rocks my world – check her out:
_www.MySpace.com/mstracydrach_ (http://www.myspace.com/mstracydrach) ; it
was a wonderful pleasure to hear her in Pittsburgh. I played mando and sang on a
couple of her songs and people, it really makes me want to be part of a
band. If I could just stop sleeping, I’d have some more time. I’ve done gigs a
few times on very little sleep and I’m told I’m very funny then but I think I’
d rather remember my performances.
The audience in Ft. Wayne was so sweet. I felt recharged and thankful that
even though some of you didn’t know my work, you came out for the show. (Or
maybe there just wasn’t anything on TV that night. Nah, you’re a public radio
crowd, right?) It’s the first time I’ve ever been paid partly in chairs.
Sophia’s Portico (www.sophiasportico.org), the organization who produced the
show, is moving to another location and wanted to get rid of a few things, so
viola! Chairs. Makes me happy I drive a truck.
And for the other shows – I appreciate you too. ‘Cause really, it’s because
of you that I can do this job. I’d look pretty silly playing in near-empty
venues. The wait staff enjoys my music, I’m sure, but they need tips too. And
I need your energy. So thanks for coming to the shows!
As enjoyable as the tour was, it was a ton of driving and that was tough.
Thank the goddess airlinia that I can fly to some gigs but it didn’t work for
this string of shows. The other downside to last month’s crazy ride was that a
friend of mine died. Greg was a great guy -- part of my songwriting circle,
a fellow teacher at the Durham Arts Council, a wonderful musician and one of
the nicest guys on the planet. He came to my house warming last year. When he
first arrived, he was the only straight guy there. We laughed a lot about
that. He settled in, enjoying the conversation and food. After awhile, my
friend Tracy and his wife arrived, so we laughed some more about how there were
TWO straight guys. Greg grinned and commented, “Well, my shift is up” and left
the party. Rest in peace, buddy.
Recently a few of you have sent me jokes and petitions. Please don’t do that
– there are almost 3,000 of you on this list so that could make for a lot of
mail. J
If you recently purchased Three Bridges you might want to check out the
extensive liner notes at _www.jamieanderson.com_ (http://www.jamieanderson.com/)
Just click on the Three Bridges album cover that's on the home page. And
while you’re there, click on the link for the video for “My Dad Loves to Sing.”
It’s one thing to hear the song, another to see photos of the musician I’m
singing about. And yeah, I’m a little biased.
My birthday is this month. Whoo hoo! I’m turning the big 5-oh. At least that’
ll be easy to remember. Last year I kept telling folks I was turning 48. I
sure hope these hormones stop bumping around soon ‘cause they’re making me
stooopid.
I don’t have any gigs this month but I’ve got a ton of music and dance
classes starting in Durham. I also have some openings for guitar students.
Details are below. November will find me in Arizona and damn, I’m excited to
return to my home state. I just confirmed details for a gig with my buddy Slique
Callahan, one of the funniest women in the western world, heck, the universe.
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3. Airplay on CarTalk!
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The good folks at CarTalk played one of my songs! This is the fourth time,
bless their gas fueled hearts. They played “Drive All Night” during the show
this weekend (show number 200739). Here’s the proof:
_http://www.cartalk.com/ct/searchMusic.jsp_
(http://www.cartalk.com/ct/searchMusic.jsp)
Write to them and tell them how much you appreciate their good taste:
http://www.cartalk.com/email/email.html
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4. Great video of September Peace Demonstration
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It didn’t get a whole lot of press – gee are we surprised? This video gives
you a great overview of what happened there and how millions of people feel
about this senseless war in Iraq.
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao8dAKVyRHw_
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao8dAKVyRHw)
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5. Yeah, I’m a big damn writer – see this issue of SingOut!
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For those of you thinking “Huh?” – SingOut! is a fabulous folk music
magazine. I’m also a music journalist and I’ve got some work in the newest issue,
Autumn 2007 (the one with Ry Cooder on the cover). I had the pleasure of
interviewing SONiA of Disappear Fear. Also, I reviewed some CDs, including Amy
Carol Webb’s “Naked, No Tricks.” It’s an excellent album of story songs and
anthems by one of my favorite writers. _www.amycarolwebb.com_
(http://www.amycarolwebb.com/)
They have a website - _www.singout.org_ (http://www.singout.org/) - but you’
ll have to buy the magazine to read everything.
If you wanna see more, I wrote a review of a great ska/rock album by Danan
Healy for Indie-Music.com. You can see it at
_http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6456_
(http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6456)
And nope, I really don’t want to marry her but whoo doggie, it’s a great
album.
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6. Wonderful review of my new album!
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_www.minor7th.com_ (http://www.minor7th.com/) Scroll about half way
down.
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7. Music and dance classes in Durham start soon
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Here’s a quick overview – if you need to know more check out
_www.durhamarts.org_ (http://www.durhamarts.org/)
Bellydance for Scaredy Cats, Saturday October 6, 2-3 pm,
Lunchtime Bellydance, Wednesdays October 10 - November 14, noon - 12:45 pm
Bellydance: Shake, Rattle and Roll, Saturdays October 6 - November 10, 3-4
pm
Bellydance Troupe, Mondays, October 8 - November 12, 6:30-8:30
Bellydance for Kids (age 7-12), Saturday October 20, 2-3 pm
Songwriter’s Circle, Mondays, October 8 – November 12, 7:45-9 pm
Guitar for Kids, Mondays, October 8 – November 12, 4-5 pm
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8. Openings for guitar students
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I teach any style but classical in central Durham on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday (when I’m not on tour), ½ hour per week, cost is $20. Adults and
kids age 7 and up. I’ve taught students everything from Nirvana to The Indigo
Girls. E me for more info: tsunamiinc at aol.com
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9. Mailing list business
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You are on this list because you signed my mailing list at a concert or
otherwise asked to be added. If you'd like to be deleted or if your address will
change soon, you can update your subscription at
www.jamieanderson.com/newsletter. To reach me directly, write to jamie at jamieanderson.com. Please don't
forward jokes, news items, virus warnings or petitions. I love personal notes
from fans, though, and try to answer every email. I do not share the mailing
list with anyone else. Feel free to forward this newsletter to your friends,
especially if I'm going to be performing in their area. Thanks!
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9. The ending quotes
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>From the Funny Times (_www.funnytimes.com_ (http://www.funnytimes.com/) ). I
lurve that paper!
“I think it’s wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly.” –
Steven Wright
“You can get an awful lot done if you don’t care who gets the credit.” –
George C. Marshall
Peace and chocolate to all of you --
-- Jamie
Jamie Anderson
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