Comments on: “Nurse, Bring Me My Guitar”: Mercy and Revolution

By: Glenn W. Smith

Glenn W. Smith — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:12:46 +0000

Airpower, I think you might be in radio. Anyway, in Nashville I was talking about ’50s radio. In Houston where I grew up, KILT 610 AM played pop, country rockabilly, rock and roll, even blues, and a spot of jazz. It didIt was Houston, after all, and there were some fine musicians lurking in the bayou city. They didn’t call the songs by any genre names. The early ’70s, I think, were the birthing time of Americana. I’m glad to learn about KFAT, and Laura Ellen Hopper. Both are ringing some bell in my head, just not sure which one.

By: Airpower

Airpower — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:11:42 +0000

Okay, that link should be: http://www.kpig.com/ , which is what I typed. Grrrrrrr.

By: Airpower

Airpower — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:10:09 +0000

I think “Americana” was pioneered by the late Laura Ellen Hopper on KFAT 94.5 FM in Gilroy, California in the 1970s. I remember listening to her and all the other FAT-heads. Some of the old KFAT crew moved over to KPIG 107.5 (one-oh-seven-”oink”-five) in Freedom, California where the spirit of the old KFAT still lives. KPIG also simulcasts in California on KPIG-AM 1510 Piedomnt/San Francisco, KPYG (FM) 94.9 Cayucos/San Luis Obispo, KZAP (FM) 96.7 Paradise/Chico, and KNRO 1670 AM Redding.

By: Adie

Adie — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:24:08 +0000

Okay.

How about this, in honor of Brian Lamb and CSpan? ;->

http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=.....re=related

By: Glenn W. Smith

Glenn W. Smith — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:54:27 +0000

Cinnamonape, thanks so much. This is cool and important. If you know Richard March, thank him.

By: cinnamonape

cinnamonape — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:50:16 +0000

Glenn- Here’s a couple of sites about that local Americana fundraiser/organizational concert series.
Music4Hope Concerts
I believe it was organized, in part, by Richard March who is a very well-known promoter/musician of the Americana scene here in Sacramento, but also quite politically involved. Richard March Interview

Of course, here in California the situation is a foregone conclusion, but the Obama campaign is sending folks up to Nevada to register, canvas and campaign. Maybe other States can do something similar over the next 45 days…and also promote other issues or help other candidates. There are, of course certain target dates. The registration deadlines…people may need to re-register if they have moved…or get bumped by the GOP caging efforts (going on in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Florida as we read).

Also, then there is getting out the vote. And getting people to vote early to avoid the chasos that the Republicans are planning at the polls. Then they can volunteer at the polls…handing out water/food/stadium chairs. And finding out who is “challenging” and then offering assistance to those that have been caged. The day after the election people who have cast provisional ballots (because of caging efforts) may need to return to the County Registrar of Voters to confirm their eligibility.

By: egregious

egregious — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:47:51 +0000

New BT

By: eCAHNomics

eCAHNomics — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:43:36 +0000

I’m all in favor of adding to the opus, the new stuff doesn’t appeal to me personally.

By: Adie

Adie — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:41:56 +0000

my fave is Telemann, so your earlier comment brought a hearty guffaw and nearly ruined the keyboard here.

it’s good to add to the literature, and NOT lose the more seasoned, eh?

By: Adie

Adie — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:39:58 +0000

Gee, and I was thinking it needed a few more “suddenly”s tossed into the mix.

u’d think i’d learn to proofread. dang. too mad right now. problem too close to home, just as it is for so many. at least we’re lucky - nothing life-threatening. just… sad and frustrating.

P. E. A. C. E. to all, Pups.