ILX Gonna Shine in My Backdoor Someday (new post-Fahey folk for ppl posting in Takoma/Tompkins Square threads Pt II)

sweet, how many songs/discs?

2 LPs (I think), 1 CD. 17 tracks including 3 by Fahey, 2 by Kottke and Basho's "Thousand Incarnations..." (all previously released, obviously)

nice

i think my rule for this will to only go see people i haven't seen before or people i probably will never see again. altho i guess the schedule is kind of set up to let you see everyone? i might need an occasional break from all the guitarin' at times

good interview about the fest (and other related topics) here: https://aquariumdrunkard.com/2018/03/20/thousand-incarnations-of-the-rose-american-primitive-guitar/

btw we should get a roll call of ilxors who are going and try to do a meetup

will u guys facebook live me in :'(

^^^

we'll be posting a lot of hot #1000Rose #guitarsoli content to all the popular social media networks!!!

we'll be posting a lot of hot #1000Rose #guitarsoli content to all the popular social media networks!!!

(also you guys should just say fuck it and get tickets!!!)

just do it

i literally said 'fuck it' as i queued up the ticket ordering haha

my good mate set up a reel-to-reel bootlegging site that is both lovely and informative and is very relevant to this thread

https://southernjukeboxmusic.com/

sets by Alexander and Rob Noyes, in my backyard last summer. and don't want to spoil anything but there is a LOT more to come :)

check it out!

i support this endeavor ...

man, that was a great night...

Really enjoying the new Dorji/Damon record. I'm all in on Dorji in duo/group settings, can someone recommend some good solo Dorji? I heard Appa a few years ago and couldn't really get into it.

did you check out the comp that ben chasny curated and put out? sort of a 'greatest hits' kind of thing. although not sure how many tracks might have come from appa

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/19531-tashi-dorji-tashi-dorji/

xxp I really like his split LP with Marisa Anderson fwiw

Will check both of those out, thanks!

we haven't discussed this great article yet

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/music/article/20998579/defining-american-primitive

Hey, sorry to say I am probably not gonna make the festival, just too much stuff going on for me to swing it (unless things change between now and then). Sucks, but the timing is just really not good. Oddly enough, I will be up in D.C. that week and can probably head out to the Thursday night thing at Rhizome, but I am sure most folks will not be in town by then (as it is of course exactly as described above: a tacked on event that is not part of the festival). I would much rather make the other days, but as of now it ain't happening. I will reach out if that changes though.

ahh i'm sad was looking forward to meeting you!

yeah i'm not flying out until Friday morning, i totally could have done thursday but by time that was announced i already had the airbnb and flight booked :/

Still digging Renbourn sets I mentioned way upthread, esp. The Attic Tapes, with Davey Graham, Beverly Martyn etc., also the live set w Wizz Jones, and now this is coming from Drag City:

An evening in a coffee house in Kyoto 40 years ago has lingered fondly in the memories of those who were there. Now, the stellar performance of John Renbourn that night is available for all to hear on Live in Kyoto 1978!
John Renbourn, along with his sometimes partner Bert Jansch (with whom he formed Pentangle in the 1960s), has been passed away for these past few years - but the music that he made continues to inspire. Renbourn's style mixed these traditions with classical, jazz, world and early music techniques, and his picking was second to none.

John made records and toured from the early 1960s until his death in 2015. His repertoire was vast, and among the songs he played in this night at the Jittoku coffee house were pieces that he played at many of his concerts over the years, including songs by Reverend Gary Davis, Davey Graham, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Arthur Smith, William Byrd and Charles Lloyd.

Live in Kyoto 1978 is a remarkable document of Renbourn's talent spun out over an evening's-worth of performances, during which the ease with which he played left the audience speechless afterwards. The recording was made by Satoro Fujii, whose archive of recordings was discovered posthumously and have begun to see release in recent years. Satoro captured the performance with pristine detail, allowing us to hear the fine detail of John's fretwork and the warmth and delight in the room as he played.

Featuring linear notes from Masaki Batoh (Ghost, The Silence), who was one of the enchanted listeners in attendance, Live in Kyoto 1978 is a superb performance of John Renbourn at the height of his powers, as well as a further demonstration that the work we do in this life will linger far beyond our lifespan. In the case of John Renbourn, this is a very good thing - long may he abide!

Listen to "Banks of the Sweet Primroses" for a tincture
https://johnrenbourn.bandcamp.com/track/banks-of-the-sweet-primroses
and mark your calendars for June 22nd!

John Renbourn Online:
Linkfire- https://lnk.to/livekyoto

Oh yeah---think I posted the first press release about this on Tompkins Square thread, but here's the latest remynder:

Classic 70's LPs on Kicking Mule. Recorded with John Renbourn. Toured with Bert Jansch and Davey Graham. Authored twelve music books. Reworked tunes by Herbie Nichols and Thelonious Monk for guitar -- Duck Baker has been there and done it ! Now, Tompkins Square presents his earliest recordings from the vaults.
Duck Baker
Les Blues Du Richmond : Demos & Outtakes 1973-1979
All tracks previously unreleased
TSQ 5517 (1000 LPs for Record Store Day. Ask your local dealer to carry it !)
TSQ 5500 (CD) (out April 27th)
Post/Share: https://soundcloud.com/tompkinssquare/pretty-girl-milking-a-cow
“Duck Baker is a true genius of the guitar.” – Stefan Grossman
“Duck has discovered a way to write which is purely and originally beautiful. I think he sets a standard we all can aspire to.” – Leo Kottke
“Listening to Duck Baker makes me feel good.” – Charlie Byrd
“One of the most interesting pickers around” – Chet Atkins

Duck Baker is one of the most highly regarded fingerstyle guitarists of his generation. His repertoire ranges from traditional Irish music through old-time mountain music and bluegrass to blues, gospel, and ragtime to swing and modern jazz, to free improvisation, and while he is best known in the guitar world, he has made a reputation in several other camps, including the Celtic music world and the avant-garde scene. He explains this eclecticism by pointing out that folk musicians have always been more eclectic than folklorists want to admit, and noting that his approach to American music is similar to that of a classical musician to that tradition. Baker is also a prodigious composer, having written well over 200 pieces, mostly for guitar, and an even more prodigious arranger for the instrument. His recording career spans five decades and includes some 29 records under his own name, another 8 in duo or trio settings, and a further 32 appearances on anthologies or as a sideman. He has also authored 12 music books and a similar number of instructional videos.

Tour dates :

April 10th - Vortex Jazz Club, London
May 20th - Wonder of Nature, Brooklyn NY

Yeah UMS, not super happy about how things are going right now but just not good timing. There is still a small chance I can make at least one of the nights so we'll see. If I don't make it I do look forward to a rundown here of how things went though! Unless I am mistaken I believe Sarah Louise is doing an improv set with a stand up bassist, which sounds pretty great to me.

Leaving tomorrow
Grandavis we will toast to you!

We're on our way tomorrow too!

Nice, hope to see you

Likewise! We should come up with a plan, more or less. Is it just global going too?

Aww thanks UMS. Pretty sad I won't make it but glad you are taking the plunge. Look forward to a full report! And yeah, have one for me ...

Yes global & I & another friend have an Airbnb central to most of the shows, I'm assuming you'll be there for the Friday night show to get the badge etc?

Yup! Haven't totally planned the day but we're there by tomorrow afternoon.

so pumped

We're eating at Takoma beverage company right now. Crowded!

Yesterday was amazing! Kind of crazy trying to get into events, couldn't see Alexander cuz it was full

Evan - I will be wearing a purple US Maple shirt and plain gray hat please introduce yourself!

we're at the community center, sitting to the right. there are 3 of us, ums obviously in a us maple shirt. i'm in all black and our other pal is in a yellow saab t shirt

Hey, is anyone sticking around for tomorrow? There is a chance I can make the later afternoon/evening stuff (evening more likely). I know Nathan Bowles is playing an "after party" at Rhizome tomorrow night as well. If anyone is gonna be around let me know. Hope you're all having a good time!

We are here tomorrow

Gene Rosenthal of Adelphi Records got kicked out of the panel discussion, Glenn Jones told him to shut the fuck up

ooh tell us more -- internet drama is boring, gimme people getting kicked out of places & told to stfu irl

So Rosenthal had placards written that said "Contemporary Guitar" which he held up when any one said American Primitive, then "Bullshit" and "Opinion" when ppl said something he didn't agree with

Was warned several times from stage, Glenn said Gene you're a pain in the ass and I wish you weren't here. Peter Lang stepped in to explain that Gene was a friend but was asking him to stop, then he wouldn't and got escorted out and held up a sign that said MORONIC on his way out

wow
what is his problem?

Damn, that is crazy. Who would go to all that trouble just to be an asshole?

Also: awesome. I may see some of you tomorrow night then! I will reach out via FB in regards to how to track folks down when/if I make it.

Awesome global is checking messanger a lot

I think the dude was mad he wasn't in the panel. It was pretty clear Glenn and the other organizers were expecting it

Yeah Glenn was talking to us about it. He definitely didn't even want him there in the first place.

By the way, I have green Lilys shirt on! Sorry I was so late to check in here. I'll catch you guys soon today I'm sure.

Cool yeah we're heading to the gazebo for Fossom then we'll be at the community center for the shows

Glad this may happen. Would be sad if I didn't get to meet any of you who made it all the way to DC (considering I live the closest ....) Should be able to roll in by 8 at the latest I think, hopefully earlier.