1943: Joni is born in Fort MacLeod, Canada 1982: The New York Times publishes a review of Wild Things Run Fast, calling it "the most exhilaratingly high spirited album Miss Mitchell has ever made. For in addition to the edgy, syncopated folk-jazz singing that became her vocal trademark in the mid-70's, the album features several vibrant rock-and-roll performances that communicate a rare joy in being alive." Read the full article at: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/821107nyt.cfm 1994: Today's issue of Newsday gets in the Turbulent Indigo promotion act and publishes a talk with Joni. Here's Joni take on Los Angeles: "Driving in traffic is difficult, extreme. Your fellow civilians are hostile. The shopping center is full of Russians who, like, try to beat you if you don't watch your bill; they're all like black-market immigrants or something. The restaurants that I eat in are close enough to Brentwood, but there's an influx of, like, you know, sickly tourists wanting to know where the woman shops and how to copy her. You're glad to get through the day without a fire or a mudslide or a drive-by shooting. You jump in traffic when a car backfires. Lovely place to live. Full of inspiration." Read the rest at: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/941107n.cfm 1995: Joni plays a surprise show at Greenwich's Village Fez Club in New York, in front of 200 fans, including Chrissie Hynde, Carly Simon, Natalie Merchant and Marc Cohn. The Addicted to Noise website reported: "Carly Simon, glaring at the rather tipsy Hynde, finally got fed up and suggested that Hynde sit down, and if you'll excuse the expression, "shut up." That's all it took. According to eye witnesses, Hynde leaped up, grabbed Simon around the neck, and shoved her to the ground, where she began to pummel her--not once but twice." For more info on the rather unique evening: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/951109atn.cfm 1996: Joni appearance on the CBS This Morning Show is taped today and broadcast the next day. 1998: Joni performs in Atlanta. Setlist, Jimdler reviews, and birthday cake here: http://www.jmdl.com/performances/docs/981107.cfm 1998: The College Park performance is reviewed by the Washington Post, saying "Superbly backed by a quartet including trumpeter Chris Botti and pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, Mitchell cast her songs in shimmering arrangements built around her characteristic open tunings in different keys. " Read it here: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/docs/981107wp.cfm -------- Know a date or month specific Joni tidbit? Send it off to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll add it to the list. --------
