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Another Side of David Roth
produced by David Roth; performed by David Roth (Wind River, 1999), 1 hour 13 mins, 20 page(s)
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produced by David Roth; performed by David Roth (Wind River, 1999), 1 hour 13 mins, 20 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1995
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Roth
Contributor
David Lange, David Roth
Author / Creator
David Roth
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Wind River
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Casey Neill
produced by Casey Neill, fl. 1995 and Zak Borden; performed by Casey Neill, fl. 1995 (Appleseed, 1997), 53 mins, 10 page(s)
Blending gentle folk instrumentation with an aggressive singing style, Neill creates a compelling musical tension, akin to the edge of the Pogues and Billy Bragg. There is an immediacy to the performances that gives it a winning, live "coffeehouse" sound. While his songwriting occasionally becomes maudlin, many of...
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produced by Casey Neill, fl. 1995 and Zak Borden; performed by Casey Neill, fl. 1995 (Appleseed, 1997), 53 mins, 10 page(s)
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Blending gentle folk instrumentation with an aggressive singing style, Neill creates a compelling musical tension, akin to the edge of the Pogues and Billy Bragg. There is an immediacy to the performances that gives it a winning, live "coffeehouse" sound. While his songwriting occasionally becomes maudlin, many of the tunes are outstanding. ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Casey Neill, fl. 1995
Contributor
Scott McAllister, John Nelson, Casey Neill, fl. 1995, Zak Borden
Author / Creator
Casey Neill, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Appleseed
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Comedians & Angels
produced by Jim Rooney; performed by Tom Paxton, 1937- (Appleseed, 2008), 53 mins, 15 page(s)
Tom Paxton was one of the few New York City based singer/songwriters to get a pop hit; the Fireballs waxed his alcoholic anthem "Bottle of Wine" and took it to the Top Ten in 1968. He also contributed his share of folk standards to the canon including "The Last Thing on My Mind," "Ramblin' Boy," and "I Can't Help...
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produced by Jim Rooney; performed by Tom Paxton, 1937- (Appleseed, 2008), 53 mins, 15 page(s)
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Tom Paxton was one of the few New York City based singer/songwriters to get a pop hit; the Fireballs waxed his alcoholic anthem "Bottle of Wine" and took it to the Top Ten in 1968. He also contributed his share of folk standards to the canon including "The Last Thing on My Mind," "Ramblin' Boy," and "I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound." Never comfortable with folk-rock, or rock for that matter, despite the fact that rockers and folkies alike...
Tom Paxton was one of the few New York City based singer/songwriters to get a pop hit; the Fireballs waxed his alcoholic anthem "Bottle of Wine" and took it to the Top Ten in 1968. He also contributed his share of folk standards to the canon including "The Last Thing on My Mind," "Ramblin' Boy," and "I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound." Never comfortable with folk-rock, or rock for that matter, despite the fact that rockers and folkies alike covered his songs, Paxton stayed true to the folk singer ethos, one man and a guitar delivering heartfelt, humorous, and gently political songs like 1978's "Anita OJ," a mild put-down of Anita Bryant's anti-gay activities. Although his profile outside folk circles may be low, Paxton is still a vital artist, as this fine collection shows. The songs here, delivered by Paxton and a band of pickers adept at folk, acoustic pop, and country styles, deal with love, marriage, aging, and mortality. Love songs that deal with long-term relationships are few and far between in pop music. There are more of them in country music, but they're often cloying, cliché ridden, and embarrassing. Paxton avoids all those traps with nine delicious tunes to his wife Midge. "Home to Me (Is Anywhere You Are)" is a mid-tempo country tune with an understated message of fidelity. "I Like the Way You Look" could be a rock & roll hit for someone like Bob Seger, a frisky, humorous, slyly sexy tune with a chooglin' melody and some nice solo work by Tim Crouch on mandolin and Mark Howard on guitar. "What a Friend You Are" is a poignant ode to the friendship of a supportive spouse, while "The First Song Is for You" salutes the art of songwriting and long-term relationships. These love songs will bring a glow to anyone who has ever experienced a long-term love affair or successful marriage. Paxton's playful side is evident on "And If It's Not True" a lilting waltz full of tall tales about hanging out with Ravel, meandering through smoky Barcelona bars, and watching Van Gogh and Cezanne paint their masterpieces. "Jennifer and Kate," dedicated to his daughters, is a meditation on fatherhood, funny as well as achingly beautiful and poignant. The title track pays tribute to his pals Dave Van Ronk, the Clancy Brothers, and other singers and poets who made the Greenwich Village scene so vital. Like the rest of the songs on the album it's a masterwork of unassuming poetry married to a strong, folky melody. Paxton's songwriting here is deep and affecting, touching the heart ever deeper with repeated listening. ~ j. poet, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
2007-09
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Paxton, 1937-
Contributor
Dave Ferguson, 1962-, Jim Rooney
Author / Creator
Tom Paxton, 1937-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Appleseed
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Companion
produced by Cathy Fink, 1953- and Marcy Marxer, 1956-; performed by Si Kahn, 1944- (Appleseed, 1997), 44 mins, 14 page(s)
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produced by Cathy Fink, 1953- and Marcy Marxer, 1956-; performed by Si Kahn, 1944- (Appleseed, 1997), 44 mins, 14 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Si Kahn, 1944-
Contributor
Ronald Freeland, Cathy Fink, 1953-, Marcy Marxer, 1956-
Author / Creator
Si Kahn, 1944-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Appleseed
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David Lewis: For Now
produced by Chris von Sneidern and John Wesley Harding; performed by David Lewis (Appleseed, 2001), 40 mins, 11 page(s)
David Lewis waited five years to follow up 1996's much-praised No Straight Line with For Now. Like the former, John Wesley Harding lends a hand by playing guitar and adding harmony. While acoustic instruments infused the earlier album, Lewis takes a more eclectic route this time around. A number of tracks -- "You...
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produced by Chris von Sneidern and John Wesley Harding; performed by David Lewis (Appleseed, 2001), 40 mins, 11 page(s)
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David Lewis waited five years to follow up 1996's much-praised No Straight Line with For Now. Like the former, John Wesley Harding lends a hand by playing guitar and adding harmony. While acoustic instruments infused the earlier album, Lewis takes a more eclectic route this time around. A number of tracks -- "You Don't Have to Lose" and "Almost a Stranger" -- feature little more than guitar and background organ. Others -- like "Ramadan Moon" and...
David Lewis waited five years to follow up 1996's much-praised No Straight Line with For Now. Like the former, John Wesley Harding lends a hand by playing guitar and adding harmony. While acoustic instruments infused the earlier album, Lewis takes a more eclectic route this time around. A number of tracks -- "You Don't Have to Lose" and "Almost a Stranger" -- feature little more than guitar and background organ. Others -- like "Ramadan Moon" and "The Rain Stops Everything" -- utilize full band arrangements. While both styles work well, it is a bit jarring when a noisier track follows a quieter one (though this can be overcome by programming the track sequence differently). Lewis' pleasing vocals remind one of Al Stewart, which makes it appropriate that Stewart joins him for some fine harmony on "You Don't Know." Mandolin and accordion player Robert Lloyd adds a number of nice flourishes, while Chuck Prophet throws in a bit of energetic electric guitar. Perhaps the most effective track on the album is "Let the Sunlight Dry Your Tears," a lovely song that uses a fuller arrangement without electric instruments. The big sound, with Spanish guitar and trumpet, offers atmosphere to spare, much like the acoustic folk-rock of late-'60s groups like Pentangle. A listener also wouldn't want to miss a good version of Nick Drake's "Northern Sky." For Now finds Lewis growing into new forms, offering fans a broader brand of folk than his first outing. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Lewis
Contributor
Chris von Sneidern, John Wesley Harding
Author / Creator
David Lewis
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Appleseed
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performed by David Roth (Folk Era, 1993), 58 mins, 13 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1992
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Roth
Contributor
Paul Varn
Author / Creator
David Roth
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Folk Era
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David Roth: Think Twice
produced by David Roth; performed by David Roth (Wind River, 2004), 1 hour 40 mins, 29 page(s)
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produced by David Roth; performed by David Roth (Wind River, 2004), 1 hour 40 mins, 29 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
2003
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Roth
Contributor
Mark Dann, David Roth
Author / Creator
David Roth
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Wind River
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Fields of Promise
produced by Kari Estrin; performed by Dave Crossland, fl. 2000 (Appleseed, 2000), 26 mins, 6 page(s)
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produced by Kari Estrin; performed by Dave Crossland, fl. 2000 (Appleseed, 2000), 26 mins, 6 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Dave Crossland, fl. 2000
Contributor
Kari Estrin
Author / Creator
Dave Crossland, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Appleseed
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Folkzinger
produced by Brian Bauers and Christine Lavin, 1952-; performed by Christine Lavin, 1952- (Appleseed, 2005), 57 mins, 13 page(s)
Folksinger and songwriter Christine Lavin's 17th release (and third for Appleseed Records) is very much a New York album, not so much as a stated theme, but the feel of the city and the after effects of 9/11 seem to drift in and out of the background of these songs like a half-remembered dream. Lavin hasn't by any...
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produced by Brian Bauers and Christine Lavin, 1952-; performed by Christine Lavin, 1952- (Appleseed, 2005), 57 mins, 13 page(s)
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Folksinger and songwriter Christine Lavin's 17th release (and third for Appleseed Records) is very much a New York album, not so much as a stated theme, but the feel of the city and the after effects of 9/11 seem to drift in and out of the background of these songs like a half-remembered dream. Lavin hasn't by any means abandoned her good humor and wry, gently sarcastic view of the little oddities of contemporary life, or the murky, ambivalent in...
Folksinger and songwriter Christine Lavin's 17th release (and third for Appleseed Records) is very much a New York album, not so much as a stated theme, but the feel of the city and the after effects of 9/11 seem to drift in and out of the background of these songs like a half-remembered dream. Lavin hasn't by any means abandoned her good humor and wry, gently sarcastic view of the little oddities of contemporary life, or the murky, ambivalent ins and outs of relationships in the 21st century, but she has always been a New Yorker, and it shows here. She also has a political agenda, which is in full display on Folkzinger, particularly on the heat-seeking "The Peter Principle at Work" (written with songwriting veteran Ervin Drake), which sharply damns the presidency of George W. Bush, and is one of the most striking songs on the album. The charming "Winter in Manhattan," which is presented both in a version with Lavin singing and in an a cappella version by the Accidentals, is a gem in miniature, managing to make a Big Apple winter seem worth traveling to see. Mixed in are songs about safe sex ("Bad Girl Dreams"), e-mail subscriptions ("Chicken Soup"), and soothing covers of Donovan's "Happiness Runs" (complete with a spoken interlude about meeting Donovan on a plane), and the Beatles' "All My Lovin'." Gentle and wry, but with plenty of her trademark zing, Folkzinger will be received with enthusiasm by Lavin's many fans. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Christine Lavin, 1952-
Contributor
Brian Bauers, Christine Lavin, 1952-
Author / Creator
Christine Lavin, 1952-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Appleseed
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Frisco Mabel Joy Revisited
produced by Peter Blackstock and Chris Eckman (Appleseed, 2000), 48 mins, 13 page(s)
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produced by Peter Blackstock and Chris Eckman (Appleseed, 2000), 48 mins, 13 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Peter Blackstock, Chris Eckman
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Appleseed
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