Finally a reporter surfaces from the muck that is now NYC. Thanks Sue for
the great report. Everyone I spoke to on the phone during the festivities
remarked about what a nice person you are (and Nate too I think the qoute
about him was, "I can't believe we're here!") Thanks again and look forward
to meeting you at a JoniFest soon.
Paz
on 5/28/01 4:52 PM, Sue Cameron at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 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
