Brian wrote :
> And, imho, Eleanor McEvoy is today's Irish Joni
High praise indeed for Miss McEvoy but really becoming the new Joni is an
impossible task.. As well as genius, potential Jonis need wit,
intelligence and beauty. But that's show business. .I compiled this handy
guide to the new Jonis around the world. The contenders are rated on a
scale of zero to a perfect Joni 10.
Gemma Hayes
Irish Joni, Album produced by a Mercury Rev guy. I've seen her live a
few times and I'm not sure I can believe how good she is until I hear the
album..
Jonifactor 6
Kathryn Williams
English Joni. Anyone who has a cello in her band is ok with me. Quiet
as a mouse but witty and friendly..
Jonifactor 6
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Canadian Joni. One great album and then she disappeared without trace.
When I bought my copy of Miss America, the guy in the shop told me he also
sold one to Michael Stipe.
Jonifactor 8
Joyce
Brazilian Joni. Thanks to a shy jmdler for introducing me to this woman's
lovely music.
Jonifactor 7
Katell Keineg
Welsh Joni. Made two brilliant albums on Elektra. Erratic live
performer
Joinfactor 6
Lucinda Williams
Louisiana Joni. What's with these Williams people, they're all so
talented. There's Hank, Kathryn, Paul, Victoria, Big Joe, Tony, Dar,
and 'em Robbie, even Andy deserves a mention for Moon River.
Jonifactor 8
Christine Collister
Manx Joni. Her and Barry Gibb comprise the Isle Of Man's claim to pop
fame. .
Jonifactor 4
Eleanor McEvoy
Irish Joni. She's good but plays it too safe. You've got to take risks
to be the new Joni.
Jonifactor 3
Beth Orton
English Joni. It's time she put out a new record.
Jonifactor 8
Suzanne Vega
Spanish Harlem Joni. Great live performer. In Liverpool is one of my
favourite songs.
Jonifactor 4
Jonatha Brooke
US Joni. Saw her last month. Impressed but not enough to buy her
records.
Jonifactor 3
Others:
Bjork (9), Cat Power (8), Aimee (4), Shawn (3), Carly (7), Shelby (4),
Mary Chapin Carpenter (7), Jane Siberry (6), Emmylou (7), kd (7),
Sinead (0) disqualified for being a priest.
Philip
