Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Folk Editor, Steven Stolder FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: Peter Stampfel * New and Notable: Kate Rusby, Catie Curtis, Fairport Convention, Woody Guthrie, and the "Touring Troubadours" compilation * Digital Downloads: Richard Thompson * Artist Essentials: Leonard Cohen * Feature: Richie Havens's Village Visions * Advance Orders: Upcoming titles from John Prine, Ramblin' Jack Ellott, Hazel Dickens, and John Hartford WORD FOR WORD: PETER STAMPFEL ***************************** "When the first album came out, the only review we got was in [folk-purist fanzine] Sing Out--it was a total rant about how awful we were: We were the great antifolk and we weren't serious at all. But you look at those old records by Doc Smith jamming with the Horsehair Pullers and the Fruit Jar Drinkers; those guys weren't exactly taking themselves that seriously. Those guys were having fun!" --Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders Read more of Amazon.com's interview with Stampfel at Folk NEW AND NOTABLE *************** "Sleepless" Kate Rusby http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JWCN/entertainmentsit The young but uncommonly poised purveyor of traditional British Isles folk has been riding a wave since the release of her 1998 debut. On the heels of the release of an album by her Poozies side project and the reissue of a 1995 collaboration with Kathryn Roberts comes her sophomore solo release, which fulfills the promise made by her exceptional debut. Rusby is a gem. "Crash Course in Roses" Catie Curtis http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JRM5/entertainmentsit It's been a decade since Catie Curtis emerged from the Boston scene and she's continued to grow as an artist through the '90s. "Crash Course" is a sure-footed, straightforward collection that's bound to please her growing legions of fans. "Meet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-1975)" Fairport Convention http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JNMO/entertainmentsit Richard Thompson remains a vital force today, but he took a backseat to the late Sandy Denny in this pivotal British folk-rock ensemble. This two-disc retrospective ranges from the band's pre-Denny 1967 recordings into the mid-'70s, after Thompson moved on, providing a window into this vastly accomplished and influential outfit. "The Asch Recordings, Vol. 1-4" Woody Guthrie http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JWCQ/entertainmentsit All four of the CDs included in this box set are available individually. If you don't have "This Land is Your Land," "Muleskinner Blues," "Hard Travelin,'" and "Buffalo Skinners" in your collection, get them all in one handsome, thoroughly annotated package. The legendary Guthrie's Asch recordings stand as true touchstones of American folk music. "Touring Troubadours" Various Artists http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JX2T/entertainmentsit If you're looking for a primer to contemporary folk music as represented by the likes of Cheryl Wheeler, Bill Morrissey, Lynn Miles, David Olney, and the Kennedys (among others), this is it. Bargain priced and packed with 18 selections, it's a handy guide to the current scene. DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: RICHARD THOMPSON ********************************** Triple threat Richard Thompson's "Mock Tudor" proves that the much-hailed British folk-rocker remains as versatile and fiery a guitarist, singer, and songwriter as roams the globe. Download a sample of "Mock Tudor" (as well as a previously unheard track) exclusively and free of charge at Amazon.com. We currently offer dozens of free digital downloads from more than a dozen major artists including John Prine and Alison Krauss. Just click on the link below to visit this section of our store. Folk ARTIST ESSENTIALS: LEONARD COHEN ******************************** Nobody broods like sonorous singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The Canadian wordsmith's rumbling vocals and finely honed lyrics have gained resonance in the years since he first emerged as one of the '60s most literate talents. Check out his essential recordings: Folk FEATURE: RICHIE HAVENS' VILLAGE VISIONS *************************************** In the early 1960s, Richie Havens was one of a slew of urban troubadours developing their skills on stages in Greenwich Village. There he crossed paths with such burgeoning talents as Bob Dylan, Tim Hardin, and Peter, Paul & Mary. In this excerpt from his autobiography, "They Can't Hide Us Anymore," Havens (whose best work can be heard on "Resume: The Best of Richie Havens") recalls those heady times as part of the Village's teeming folk scene. Folk You can find "Resume" at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000032YW/entertainmentsit ADVANCE ORDERS: FOLK ARRIVING SOON ********************************** "In Spite of Ourselves" John Prine http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K3LI/entertainmentsit Prine duets with Iris DeMent, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, and others on his first studio album in five years. "The Long Ride" Ramblin' Jack Ellott http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JZAU/entertainmentsit The much-anticipated sequel to "Friends of Mine," which introduced Woody Guthrie's old ramblin' companion to a new school of fans. "By the Sweat of My Brow" Hazel Dickens http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JY0H/entertainmentsit A 1984 reissue from one of our most distinctive mountain music vocalists. "Good Old Boys" John Hartford http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K3M1/entertainmentsit Pickin' and singin' from a man who tasted fame in the '60s--and opted for a less hurried lifestyle. ****** You'll find more great music, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Folk Music section at Folk
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