andy at the wheel house- Feb. 9th?

My round about sources have andy at the wheel house sometime soon- maybe after the songwriter show at the blennerhassett hotel next friday the 9th (since that is an early show) more details to come.

the accompanying band for the Greens show friday

I went to the my space for the Hot Sextet (that means 6 people in the band...... ) they are from morgantown, and have some mutual connections with the greens- I am not sure of who is playing when- ask questions going into Friday. They have keyboards, saxophone, flute, etc listed in their line up on myspace. This show is at the FRont Row in Parkersburg.

Todd Snider at the HockHocking Folk Festival in May

Todd Snider is going to be at the hock hockingfolkfestival in May (the 20th?- the exact schedule is not available yet)- this will likely continue his string of good well received shows in nelsonville and the run of good acts at the folk festival- fred eaglesmith, greg brown, iris dement, stacey earle, etc. over the last two years..... you can track down that website over the next few months as the details get clearer....

Songwriter Night Feb. 9th

Now that we're about to turn the corner into a new month- you should be checking your calendar for music in February- the second installment of the songwriter nights at the Blennerhassett Hotel that Todd Burge is organizing is coming up Feb. 9th. Tickets/ seats are going fast- last one was a sell out, so get in on it now. Scott Miller, with an intriguing background and set of connections will be the featured performer.

Greens sharing the Front Row stage this Friday

The Hot Sextet is joining the Greens to play this Friday night at the Front Row in Parkersburg. You can probably get a little more idea about them from the Greens my space site and a little linkage work.

come out and see the Greens this Friday -Feb. 2

The Greens will be at the Front Row in Parkersburg (Emerson Ave) this Friday, Feb. 2nd at 10 pm. Come on out for what is guaranteed to be a great show. The local Greens fans are still revelling in the holiday season shows from Dec. and early Jan. and want to get their mid-winter dose of the Greens infectious music and cheer.

Save Feb. 23rd for the Johnny Cash tribute benefit show at the Boreman Wheel HOuse.

I do believe that Bill Poole got the picture he is using for the Greens promotion on the front row website from MY blog....... The 4th of July show picture from a few years ago- Tony very patriotically wave a flag.............. Andy is looking a bit scruffy, ahem.........................
remember to ask for the new song - isn't it called Y ?

Blind Alfred Reed

Making the connection: Todd Burge reported recently working on a tribute album for Blind Alfred Reed, a West Virginia musician, for the WV MUsic Hall of Fame (see Todd's website and blog for that information). Blind Alfred Reed's song: "how can a poor man stand such times and live" is on the Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music Volume 4. We had the showing of the movie last night; a disappointing size crowd; but the movie was fascinating and intriguing in its web of connection to music of many eras; and the cultural impact and depth.

tomorrow night- the harry smith movie showing!

Its down to one day till the premier of the americana music tribute film series- Friday, Jan 26 7:30 pm at 1739 St. Mary's Ave. (door # 3) a showing of The Old Weird America- a documentary of concerts celebrating Harry Smith's anthology of folk music from 1999 and 2001, and interviews about the impact and influence of Harry's 1950's collection work with old songs from the 1920's and 30's. Various (eclectic) musicians and folklorists related the influence of his work on a wide range of musics of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and beyond. Its going to be a great kick off to the full 2007 Americana Music Tribute Series. Also, you'll get updates on ways you can help- with the live music shows coming up (the first is the Johnny Cash tribute Feb. 23rd) and the t-shirt sales, raffle promotions, door prize gathering, and publicity. Tell your friends, and come on out.

greens NOT at marietta brewing saturday

Apparently the Marietta Brewing Co. double booked saturday, so the greens are not playing there as it states on their myspace, and elsewhere. Their next show in the Parkersburg area is next Friday, Feb. 2 at the Front Row.

quote about the Harry Smith collection

"Today it is impossible to overstate the historic worth, sociocultural impact and undiminished vitality of the music in [Harry Smith's anthology] and Smith's idiosyncratic scholarship and instinctive wisdom." Rolling Stone

Tony's report on the Green's show the other night

My true and faithful correspondent from Morgantown reported to me on the show in Morgantown the other night of the Greens at Fuel. Tony contributed to the guitar work and there was a saxophone player helping out. I hope that show gets them 'jump started" back in the live music roll in M-town.

road trip music today

I drove to Clarksburg and Morgantown and back today. I listened to "Avalon Blues, a tribute to the music of Mississippi John Hurt on the way over. Chris Smither, Bruce Cockburn, Lucinda Williams, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Steve Earle and Justin Earle, Peter Case and Dave Alvin, Ben Harper, Geoff Muldaur, Mark Selby, Beck, Victoria Williams, Bill Morissey, Taj Mahal, Gillian Welch and John Hiatt perform songs of Mississippi John Hurt. Many of the songs will be part of the film Friday night.
Then I listened to John PRine, Fair and Square. Then the Greg Brown tribute of women singers "Going Driftless." Then finished up with Steve Goodman's Live Wire coming back in the home stretch.

Old, Weird America showing this Friday 7:30 pm

I had a dream last night about this first effort to show a movie in my community room at CHS. It was pretty chaotic, but at least it was a good crowd- there was a lot of shuffling of chairs around, and fighting for the comfortable seats. The movie wasn't what I thought it was, but it was still good and captivating for the audience. The movie WILL BE CAPIVATING! There are some interesting connections made across generations of music; and there is some thought provoking insights into the impact of music/ culture on each other. I haven't worked real hard at publicity- just wanting to see what comes of it. The snow today is putting a damper on getting some handbill flyers out to some store's bulletin boards- maybe the next few days in the evenings......
So, a recap of the details: I'll be showing the documentary DVD "The Old Weird America" the harry smith anthology of american folk music tribute concerts held in 1999 and 2001 at several locations, on Friday January 26th at 7:30 pm at 1739 St. Mary's Ave. Suite 3 (the middle door). I'm asking a $1 donation, though larger donations are gratefully accepted, to further both the Americana Music Tribute Series, and the work of Children's Home Society of WV. There will be seating for 40-50 people. We'll try to have some popcorn and soft drinks and coffee!!! I will be having a few ideas for future movies keeping with the Americana music theme, but will be open to suggestions for others. I will be asking for some help getting publicity out for the JOhnny Cash tribute show, Feb. 23rd- some flyers to take around; ideas for door prizes and raffle prizes for the year long series. For future films, if there is a musician theme, I might have a short set of songs by someone around that musicians' theme- like Steve Goodman, Townes Van Zandt or Gram Parsons.

Front Row Groundhogs Day (Feb. 2)

Andy says he will be playing at the Front Row Friday Feb. 2- look for publicity whether this is a full greens show, or a solo show.

Greens January 19th

The Greens play at "Fuel" in Morgantown (Walnut St.) on the 19th of January. Spread the word!

good reports on songwriter night at the blennie

People talked excitedly about the songwriter night at the blennerhassett hotel the other night, and looking forward to the series as a whole. There was even (gasp!) coverage in the regular local newspaper!!! Yeah!

Back to the Beat's fundraiser for the art center

MaryMary had a great little show last night, as a benefit for the art center. This was the regular second Sunday evening at the art center, 6-9 pm. But she got several folks to perform as a special event- Johnny Staats and company, Moon Mullen (mayor of Marietta), two poets, and a Celtic group- mostly folks from the Charleston area. It was a great overall show, with good variety, and good audience-engagement by all the performers. It went together very nicely. She has got to be pleased with the effort and hopefully the audience reaction and feedback will boost her morale.

date correction on Harry Smith movie

I need to correct the date on the Harry Smith movie announcement a few posts back- its January 26th not 29th - Friday is the right day of the week. sorry about that.

2007 Americana Music Tribute series benefit overview

2007 Americana Music Tribute Series
Children’s Home Society of West Virginia – Parkersburg

CHS of WV-Parkersburg announces the 2007 series of live music events and benefit fund raisers to support the work of the agency in the Parkersburg area with children and families. Building on the fun, community support and live music entertainment generated in 2006, the 2007 series is bigger and more diversified.

February 23, 2007 (Friday) 2nd annual Johnny Cash tribute (The Cash Bash) at the Boreman Wheel House, downtown Parkersburg.

April, 2007 (exact date TBA) Celebration of Women of Americana Music (Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, etc.)

June 2007 - “Whole Lotta Hank” tribute (Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams III)

August 2007 – Bluegrass, Old Timey, and String Band Music Celebration

October 2007 – 5th annual John Prine Birthday Tribute

November 2007 – 2nd annual Neil Young Birthday Tribute

NEW EVENTS: Americana Music Film Series
January 2007 July 2007
March 2007 September 2007
May 2007 December 2007
Year Long Raffles for: Americana music prizes (TBA)

Series T-Shirts

Sponsorship opportunities; season passes, etc.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

STEVE TUCK
304-485-0650 OR CELL PHONE: 304-541-7463
E-MAIL: STUCK@CHILDHSWV.ORG

VISIT THE BLOG: STEVETUCK.BLOGSPOT.COM

MAILING ADDRESS: STEVE TUCK C/O
P.O. BOX 763
PARKERSBURG WV 26102

Film showing- Old weird america - the harry smith project

Friday, January 29th at 7:30 pm I will be showing the documentary, The Harry Smith Project aka Old, Weird America, at 1739 St. Mary's Ave. (Suite 3) in Parkersburg- for directions call: 485-0650. I'll just try to collect a $1 donation for the good of the cause; to cover some expenses of the Americana Music Tribute Series upcoming. Its about an hour and a half if I recall; if people are staying into it, there is the accompanying DVD that is footage of concerts over several years and locations with many of the same eclectic mix of musicians. I'll be describing it further over the next two weeks, if you haven't been aware of it.

requests no body has made recently at Greens shows

Have you noticed no one has requested "feeling low down on high street" lately, or perhaps more remarkably, "never havin' sex again." Just interesting............ too country sounding?
no folsom prison blues (until next month)

Harry Smith project DVD previewing

I previewed (finally!) the DVD documentary of the Harry Smith project. It was a fantastic and fascinating movie. I hope I can convey to those not familiar with it, what an intriguing musical history work this is- I hope that I can, because this will be the first movie in the film series, which I hope to announce over the next few days for the end of the month. This is current performers recreating some of the songs from the original "anthology of american folk music" from the 50's that Harry Smith collected and put together. This body of work influenced many, many musicians throughout the 50's into the 60's, and then had a revival of interest in the 90's, culminating in the concerts and this collection on up into the 2000's. Check it out if you can pursue the web search in your own way to track it down. If you need leads let me know. There are some clips of concert footage of the various / diversified performers from the modern era; and lots of interview footage from an eclectic mix of musicians, and folklorist/ music history buffs. There is black and white film footage of scenes from the old south- front porch groups of musicians, etc. that are great. There is a lot of footage of Harry himself in all his eccentric glory. I'll be excited to share this with some music-lover folks if they've never been exposed to it.

Greens show was kickin'

The Greens continued their streak of fantastic shows; creating a momentum from the holiday shows on into the new year, with their show last night at the Marietta Brewing Co. This venue is proving to be a great spot for the greens, and their enthusiastic fan base to gather. The MBC must treat their musicians well- and the somewhat small performing area "works" for some reason- because the folks there really to hear the music seem to enjoy it just fine. I like standing along the hall way to get both a close view of the band performing but kinda stay out of others way!!
The Greens started with an accoustic set (andy on accoustic guitar that is, and some of the more ballad-y type songs- many of the ones I'd mentioned missing at the holiday shows. Tuck's Riff and "Y" were also in there- beyond ones I had listed- so its was a great first set, and working the crowd into a listening mode. There were some inspired guitar solos and work in there too. The band and crowd moved it into another amazing dance scene a little ways into the second set, which rocked it the whole rest of the way, including a several song encore; but still leaving the crowd wanting more. Andy had "real live bleeding fingers" by the end. Its getting pretty exciting to see the band's inspired shows recently and how this particular audience is feeding off of and feeding to the band. a great group of music lovers. Andy rolled out (at least) two new songs toward the end of the first set; these are always intriguing points, as you later remember the first time you heard some of the songs; and otherwise are short-timers; soon replaced by others in the main repetoire.
We'll be a little restless and anxious, since the greens aren't scheduled to be in the parkersburg-marietta area again until saturday Jan. 27, again at the Marietta Brewing Co. Maybe a new show will slip in there.............

soliciting help designing the 2007 series t-shirt

I know I get a pitiful response to my blog, but if any kind soul out there has any talent or interest in helping me design the t-shirt for the 2007 americana music tribute series, I'd appreciate it. Last year's navy blue shirt with the green lettering was well received, but I need a different scheme to distinguish the new series. Track me down; or I'll have to do it myself!!!

play a train song

I'm listening to one of my "all time favorite songs"- play a train song, by Todd Snider- I got these CD's back, after Beth borrowed them most of last college semester (a truly great, fatherly sacrifice, to loan them out so long.....) so I'm listening to them eagerly/ hungrily. Now, its the Fred Eaglesmith song, alcohol and pills - I learned it first here on Todd Snider's East Nashville Skyline; but now I've heard Fred do it live also.
I saw Stuart's added a James McMurtry show in early Feb. - just got the announcement today.
I got a bunch of tickets for the mountain stage at the clay center with Arlo, John Hammond and Jorma K.

Next week; the 2007 benefit americana music tribute series will be announced!

Look for the announcement next week of the 2007 americana music tribute series, that is a year long benefit for the agency I work for: children's home society of west virginia, and its parkersburg services to children, youth and families. We do some exciting work and have a lot of great people working hard every day to help, support and improve things for young people. The 2007 series will have a couple of changes; some on-going stuff, and lots of chances to participate in good music action, and support a good cause. If you want to help me with the "work" of putting it on, let me know- I love doing the work, but can always use the help of ones more savvy and with a better organizing sense!

Greens tonight at Marietta Brewing Company

The Greens will be playing tonight, Friday, Jan. 5th at the Marietta Brewing Company. The new year; fresh off the two unbelievable shows at the wheel house over the holidays. We'll see if they can sustain the energy and drive! (we know they can!!!!) We hope a good loyal enthusiastic group will turn out. They sure support their live music at the Brewing Company; steadily having a good lineup.

missing some of andy's songs at recent shows

I've been missing a rendition of "Natural Voice" at recent Greens shows; (the one I call) Starving Artist; Mercy; tide turns again; little warrior; big ol bessie; truck stop religion.
I know they can't play them all; and I don't want to be accused of being an obnoxious fan for calling them out for 45 minutes. I appreciate Mitch's style of slipping them a nice tip......................

oh my- greens have an enthusiastic following

The Greens brought in the new year to a raucous, rollicking group of revelers last night at the wheel house. The Wheel House was prepared for a big crowd- and were not misled. It was a high energy show and crowd response. Brett Cain opened, and played a set after midnight with the band. Tony Castillo was present to add to the guitar work. The Greens had a huge packed crowd up dancing the whole time- sardine city up front. They just can't get to all the requests- far too many now in the arsenal. Lots of great guitar work- inspired vocals; solid work by all the fellahs. Andy gave several tributes to James Brown throughout the evening. It was hard to finish the music, despite the guys being spent; the crowd was going strong. Another great bringing in the new year by the greens at the wheel house. I got another Green top hat souvenir to add to the greens historic archives- tried to get most of the set list- at least the first set on the brim of the hat- we'll see how it holds up- when they started back in after Brett Cain's second set, I kinda lost track of the covers, and the later set........
The wheel house crew had a mammoth clean up job on their hands, I pitched in as I could, but we'll hope they think its worth it to do all that set up for a great show. I understand the night before was a pretty good crowd also. So they' ve had some good holiday crowds and revenues.