Presenting the Ash Grove Recordings, Sunset Hall Honors Pete Seeger

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Ed Pearl

To: Ed Pearl

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:54 PM

Subject: Presenting the Ash Grove Recordings, Sunset Hall Honors Pete Seeger

Hi. Here's a an impartial critic on today's /Wolfgang's Vault release of

the Ash Grove tapes. Click on http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/ for the

full treatment. And don't miss Pete Seeger's 90th, below this.  -Ed

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Bernie Pearl

Subject: FW: Wolfgang's Vault Newsletter 4/28/09 - Presenting the Ash Grove Recordings

Friends:
I'm forwarding this newsletter from Wolfgang's Vault announcing the availability of numerous sets from some of the multitude of great artists who appeared at the Ash Grove during its 15-year run on Melrose Ave. I remember all of them, and was influenced by all I saw.

 

In particular, I invite you scroll down and click on "Philip Melnick's Photography". You'll find wonderful shots of many of these artists.

If you look at the shot of Lightnin' Hopkins performing with a bearded white kid playing an old Martin grinning at him - don't be surprised that it's me, in 1967. Then click on the photo of Mance Lipscomb, backstage at UCLA playing with the same kid, clean-shaven, with the same guitar, but wearing a suit and tie - it's me again. I do think that the date, listed as 1967, is incorrect, as the UCLA Folk Festivals were in the early 1960's.

 

But, no matter. I've lost the beard, put on a few pounds and years, but I remember those moments fondly and well, and I still play the same old Martin, and I continue to honor the music and love the people I met at the Ash Grove those many years ago.

 

With a smile on my face, humbly, Bernie

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This week we are truly honored to announce that music from the historic Ash Grove collection is now available exclusively on Concert Vault! These first 15 previously unreleased gems are some of the most stunning recordings we've ever released. Whether you're into blues, folk, bluegrass, or world music, or simply interested in hearing the roots of rock and roll, the Ash Grove offers you something to dig your ears into. Fifty years ago, the music of the Ash Grove inspired a generation of young artists; today, you can finally hear why. Lastly, we are proud to present this epic collection of music for download in crystal clear, lossless FLAC format. Just pick up a copy of our snazzy new download manager and you're off to the races. Cheers, and Happy Listening!

Featured on April 28, 2009

Lightnin' Hopkins Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 6/2/1964 A stunning solo set at the Ash Grove from this legendary master of the blues. Play this concert in Concert Vault See Lightnin' Hopkins items at the Vault Store Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 5/19/1967 A high energy show from the man credited with creating the classic bluegrass sound. Play this concert in Concert Vault See Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys items at the Vault Store Mance Lipscomb Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 12/4/1964 This Texas songster embodies the musical culture of the early 20th century. Play this concert in Concert Vault See Mance Lipscomb items at the Vault Store Featured Playlist: Producer's Picks - Steve Rosenthal The three-time Grammy winner gives you a taste of what to look forward to from the historic Ash Grove catalog. Listen to this Featured Playlist in Concert Vault

Philip Melnick's Photography Starting in 1958, photographer Philip Melnick captured the Ash Grove's historic folk and blues concerts. As the club's first general manager, he worked closely with performers such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Doc Watson, and John Lee Hooker. His photographs serve as a terrific visual accompaniment to our newly released Ash Grove concerts. See Philip Melnick's Photography

Classic Concerts

Lightnin' Hopkins Ash Grove 6/2/1964 Merle Travis Ash Grove 12/9/1966 Mississippi John Hurt Ash Grove 7/5/1964 Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Ash Grove 5/19/1967 Ramblin' Jack Elliot Ash Grove 8/16/1963 Mance Lipscomb Ash Grove 12/4/1964 Clarence Ashley & Doc Watson Ash Grove 5/9/1963 Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers Ash Grove 6/20/1963 Bukka White Ash Grove 8/17/1967 The White Brothers Ash Grove 4/1/1967 Roscoe Holcomb Ash Grove 5/9/1963 Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Ash Grove 1/27/1967 Sam Chatmon Ash Grove 8/24/1967 Kathy & Carol Ash Grove 1/27/1967 Hamza el Din Ash Grove 1/17/1970

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Please join us on this Sunday at the Sunset Hall Garden Party at Paramount Studios -- the most enjoyable, relaxing, event that we attend annually .  Please Read Ed Asner's invitation below and the attached invitation for details and inspiration.

  The Deadline for RSVP'ing is tomorrow Wednesday, April 28th,
because of Special Security at Paramount Studio's Valentino Park.


SUNSET HALL GARDEN PARTY
This Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 1:30 pm
PARAMOUNT STUDIOS - Valentino Park
5555 Melrose Avenue at Windsor Avenue - Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone:  To reserve your space call (323) 962 5277 -- Right now--
By Tuesday April 28th
 (Leave a Message or E-Mail  Wendy Caputo  <wendy@sunsethall.org>, !!


Edward Asner

April 2009
Greetings Friends!

This is my personal invitation to join me on Sunday, May 3rd at the annual Sunset Hall
Garden Party, Celebrating Agents of Change. It is my humble honor to be recognized by
the free-thinking senior members of Sunset Hall.

 

I will be there, not to be honored, but to acknowledge and honor all of the senior members of
Sunset Hall. They are true Agents of Change! Since 1923, they have stood strong on issues that
include supporting worker's rights, access to health care for all, immigration reform, civil rights,
and peace and social justice internationally.

As a nation, we cannot hope for change, unless are individually responsible to be agents of that
change! We must speak out for the dynamic changes needed in the U.S. and the world. Today's
free-thinking senior members of Sunset Hall share in that voice for our future as a nation and for
world peace!

 

We will be acknowledging Pete Seeger's 90th birthday. Ross Altman will be there with a great
tribute performance to celebrate Pete's special day.

As a long time friend of Sunset Hall, I hope to see you there!

Ed Asner

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