Hola!
Well Sue pretty much summed up the experience at David's very well! Great
food, music and company:-) It was wonderful to see everyone that I know
again and meet new listers as well (I am not gonna attempt names cause I
know inevitably I will forget someone!). I do have to thank Alison and Jeff
for their hospitality and Alison for being an wonderful guide leading us
around the city! Unfortunately I missed Steve and Leslie perform :-( They
never cease to amaze me! But caught the 2nd set. David and Roberto played
piano beautifully and Kay did excellent performances of Joni songs on
guitar. Alison you need not forget about getting up on stage because it was
excellent!
I really enjoyed playing guitar with Jeff in the apartment that was a lot of
fun. Watch out he has Joni down pat! It was wonderful to see everyone!
Rose that was an awesome video thanks for putting it together for us. I wish
I would have been able to stay a little longer but I had to get back home
for another concert in my area my friend Terri Hendrix (she's a huge Joni
fan) from TX was doing. It was excellent as well :-) Hope y'all had a great
time too.
Love Nikki
np: Go Your Own Way~ Fleetwood Mac (San Jose,CA 10-14-97)
"Dream on but don't imagine they'll all come true...Vienna waits for you" ~
Billy Joel
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Sue
> Cameron
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 7:53 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: NYC Jonifest
>
>
> Dear listers,
>
> Just had to write to say what wonderful, gracious and
> talented people abide here. David and his lovely wife
> Judy opened their club to us and we were treated to
> some fantastic music. I had the pleasure of seeing
> Leslie and Steve Mixon perform for the first time,
> as well as Kay Ashley.
>
> David's friend Ginny sang beautiful renditions of I Don't
> Know Where I Stand, Chelsea Morning and Both Sides Now.
> Her voice was like honey and just dripped over David and
> the bass player Dave's astute performance.
>
> Most of you that have attended Ashara's brilliant gatherings
> know of Leslie and Steve's talents. Although I had heard
> great things I never had the pleasure of witnessing this
> inspirational couple. They played Real Good For Free and
> it brought tears to my eyes. Steve was magnificient
> and Leslie nailed the vocals. Bravo!
>
> Kay is a great gal who help us neophites with planning our
> first trip to NYC. Not only could she be a top notch travel
> agent, she could be a headliner! Strange Boy, This Flight
> Tonight, both to die for! I was so impressed with both
> her playing and singing. You go girl!
>
> The second set brought some new talents to light. Robert Holliston
> shot on stage with Julius and Alison to play along with the Joni being
> piped through the speakers. This was lots of fun. After that Kay
> returned and sang a request from the audience with David accompanying
> and Alison on back up for Ladies of the Canyon. This was most exquisite
> and it brought the house down.
>
> Alison then wowed us with her version of Coyote, and Bob S. and Alison
> teamed up for a rousing rendition of California. Rose's favorite line
> about the goat dance was sung with exhuberance.
>
> We were treated to a different rendering of Joni's work by one of
> David's freinds Mitch. His versions of Sunny Sunday and Cherokee
> Louise put a whole new spin on the songs. Wonderful insite to how
> Joni's work can relate to all.
>
> Those of us who own David's CDs already know of his excellence.
> To hear him live though...."It's like buttah", as Linda Richman
> would say. Not only did he serve up a sumptuous supper but also some
> tight jazz that really had the house rockin. The two young men
> that he brought in to round out his quartet were quick learners,
> having just seen the music and arrangements moments before
> taking the stage. Good stuff.
>
> A few thanks while I have the space and bandwidth...
>
> David Lahm, thank you so much for taking the time to put on
> an excellent show for us. You were kind and generous beyond
> belief and of course I can say nothing bad about your playing...
>
> Kay, Nate and I really appreciate you metaphorically holding
> our hands while entering NYC. The guidance you gave us was
> superb and helped us avoid the whole "Out of Towners" episode.
> Thanks again!
>
> Alison, hostess with the mostess...we are so grateful
> for the tour around your adopted city. Jeff too was
> very gracious in allowing us to crash at the apartment
> and play guitars (badly in my case) regardless of their
> value.
>
> Now, in no particular order but please know that I enjoyed
> hanging out with y'all....
>
> Rose........You are the woman! Thanks for all of the fun and for
> being an excellent driver!
> Julius......I will never steal your Pepsi.
> Nikki.......I love a girl who looks up to me....literally :-)
> Brian......Thank the good lord you are a sound sleeper...didn't want any
> Chelsea Morning repeats!!!!
> Robert....What a honey you are, I am so sad that we didn't hook up
> Sunday....
> Patrick...Great to see you again but also, unhappy that we missed you
> at dinner :-(
> Deb.........How cool that you are going to the UK and hanging
> with my guys!
> you will surely have the time of your life.
>
> Who haven't I mentioned? If I missed someone write and let me know!
> I am working on about five hours of sleep and many more miles than I
> am used to going in a day. Suffice it to say that it was a joy meeting
> all of these new listers and it reminds me of why I hang around this
> place to begin with.......All of the TALENT!!!!! I AM NOT WORTHY!!!!!
>
> Take care,
>
> Sue Cameron
