Early Ry Cooder recordings at the Ash Grove; last chance for Dads and Grads Sale

Hi.  I do enjoy putting out this email service and know it’s appreciated, but my heart and life’s work is in what’s represented in this just received email.  It’s wonderful in itself, but also in how it came about.  Jackie De Shannon was an Arkansas girl; a rising star who also jammed with Ray Charles’ ‘Rayolettes’ and knew the real blues.  She came to me, looking for material to sing, which soon led to working with Ry and David Cohen, two of our young bright lights, learning from the steady diet of  blues and country greats at the club.  Ry puts it succinctly in the film we’re making on the Ash Grove: “When people ask me ‘Where did you learn how to play this, or where did you learn that?’  I say ‘you just walked in the door.’” 

 

For more about the specific history of Taj, Ry, Jackie, and these recordings, to listen to them, for free, or download for a buck, click on headings below.  For a live, modern version of the same great musical standards, come to our Juneteenth

celebration on Sunday, June 19^th, with masters Bettie Mae Fikes, Bernie Pearl,

 S. Pearl Sharp, and the new acolytes, bound for glory, the Get Lit Players.  And it’s on Fathers Day.  Bring dad to reminisce, or the kids to hear great music with a purpose. 

Grads, et al, welcome, too.  Check out the attached, or go to www.ashgrovemusic.com

 

Ed    

 

PS: Jackie played the Ash Grove with Ry and David, opening for the Freedom Singers. That’s what I loved doing, and still do.

 

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From: Wolfgang's Vault [mailto:news=wolfgangsvault.com@news.wolfgangsvault.com] On Behalf Of Wolfgang's Vault
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Subject: Early Ry Cooder recordings at the Ash Grove; last chance for Dads and Grads Sale

 

This Weekend in Wolfgang's Vault alt="Dads & Grads Sale Ends Sunday" border=0> Dads & Grads Sale Ends Sunday Forgot to get your grad or dad a present? No worries, the Vault's looking out for you. There's still time to get original posters of the shows your dad attended; or a totally unique rock t-shirt for the new graduate. Don't forget our photography either; it's perfect for your dad's man-lair or your grad's new place. To take advantage of the offer, use promo code GANDD at checkout. The sale ends this Sunday, so don't procrastinate any longer! alt="New Releases: The Roots of Ry Cooder & Taj Mahal" border=0> New Releases: The Roots of Ry Cooder & Taj Mahal The Ash Grove played a large part in bridging the roots music revival of the early 1960s to the psychedelic rock that would soon follow, and that connection can be heard loud and clear in three new releases recorded there. First, check out Jackie DeShannon and Ry Cooder playing a set of folk and blues standards when they were just 19 and 16 years old, respectively. Then dig into two of the earliest known recordings of the Rising Sons (here's the early show and the late show from 5/28/65) to hear where Cooder and Mahal were coming from and where they were headed. alt="Download Deal: Peter Frampton"> Download Deal: Peter Frampton The legendary Peter Frampton has signed an agreement to make each and every one of his sets in Wolfgang's Vault available for download. This weekend, we are celebrating by featuring Frampton's March 1975 Record Plant performance as our download deal, a pristine recording of a live-in-studio set containing solo acoustic numbers along with songs played with a full band. But there's more: we're extending a sale through the weekend making all of Frampton's sets available for $5 or less, so now is the perfect time to keep your live Frampton collection growing! This Weekend's Featured Concerts and Playlist The Rising Sons Ash Grove early show, 5/28/1965 The Rising Sons Ash Grove late show, 5/28/1965 Jackie DeShannon and Ry Cooder Ash Grove set 2, 9/3/1963 Phish Covers in Reverse Playlist   Janis Joplin debuts with Big Brother On June 10th, 1966 Janis Joplin hit the stage as lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company for the first time. Family Dog impresario, fellow Austin transplant, and manager of the band Chet Helms brought her to San Francisco and made the introduction. The Vault has original concert posters from Big Brother's shows, as well as other keepsakes from Janis's short but ferocious career. Check 'em out and take one home! Featured Video: Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, "Lucky Man" at Rosemont Theatre, August 22, 2001 Ringo's ever-eclectic All-Starr Band featured a diverse set of musicians for this Illinois appearance, including Ian Hunter, Shelia E., and Howard Jones. But the spotlight here belongs to Greg Lake, formerly of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, delivering a hearty rendition of the majestic "Lucky Man" from ELP's eponymous debut. Playlist: Phish Covers in Reverse Since their inception almost 30 years ago, Phish has accumulated a staggering number of cover songs in their expansive repertoire; this Phish Covers in Reverse playlist presents a selection of those tunes performed by the original artists. Tune in to dance along while Robert Palmer sings "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley," to hear Keith Moon abuse his drum kit during "Drowned," or to get just a little freaked out while the Talking Heads race through "Cities." Enjoy those songs and other jazz, bluegrass and classic rock gems that you may only recognize thanks to Phish. Vault Session: The Low Anthem With instrumentation such as the dulcimer and pump organ, and songs that recall the wistful melodies of Nick Drake and Cat Stevens, the Low Anthem have created a unique and atmospheric sound all their own. While touring the States in support of their latest release, the band found time to come in and record this session, and made particularly beautiful use of the acoustics in our stairwell! Follow the Wolfgang's Vault Twitter feed and visit us on Facebook. unsubscribe - about Wolfgang's Vault copyright © 2011 Wolfgang's Vault (149 Bluxome St., San Francisco, CA)