Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Wolfgang's Vault: New Ash Grove recordings

 Hi.  I founded and ran the Ash Grove, where all the music herein was
recorded.  Two of its critical, unique elements are here on display, the
first being the music of two of its most brilliant graduates, Ry Cooder and
Taj Mahal.  Ry, who practically lived at the club since he was 15, and Taj,
who actually did live there for a while, learned their music from the great
masters who came and played the blues and country music, from the
Mississippi Delta, the Appalachian Mountains, and the cities where folks
moved.  The Rising Sons could have been among the top ten of the era.
 
Ry has an amazing knack for going to the heart of something with  the
fewest possible words. I and a couple of friends have been making a
film on the club, relying primarily on interviews, as the fires which
consumed the club did the same with some irreplaceable film.
 
Toward the end of his interview, Ry said the following: "People ask me
how did you learn to play this, or develop that.  I always tell them 'you just
walked in the door.'"  The other, irreplaceable element was the music
of the masters who taught Ry, Taj, Linda, Bonnie, Bernie and many other
young people the music of their people, their culture.  If you're interested,
and I truly hope you are, log onto www.ashgrovemusic.com  and check out
the performers list.  Meanwhile, enjoy the music described below. You can
listen for free or download for a buck or two.  Happy Holidays.
 
Things like this pose the need for such a club. Times are ripe, talent
abounds, it's natural social scene is totally lacking around LA.  Hmmm.
 
Ed
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 2:45 PM
Subject: Wolfgang's Vault Newsletter 12/15/2009 - 25% off Apparel Sale, new Ash Grove recordings

Featured on December 15, 2009
Featured Download: The Rising Sons Featured Download: The Rising Sons
Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 5/28/1965
As young regulars frequenting the Ash Grove club, the Rising Songs were one of the first bands to play blues, folk, and country with electric guitars. Together, Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal spawned a new form of the blues and influenced countless bands.
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New Ash Grove Releases New Ash Grove Releases
Since we launched the Ash Grove collection nine months ago we've posted over 100 sets from this legendary club. Today we've posted 20 more shows, including several truly outstanding performances. Enjoy!
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This Week's Featured Playlist: Daytrotter Covers volume 4 This Week's Featured Playlist: Daytrotter Covers volume 4
The idea behind this playlist is simple: if you're looking for a new band to fall in love with, it's easier to do when they're playing songs you already know and love. Check out some rising stars performing tunes by Bowie, Zevon, Dylan, R.E.M., Elton John, Leonard Cohen, and even Levon & the Hawks.
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The Rising Sons Ash Grove 5/28/1965
Ry Cooder Record Plant 7/7/1974
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Robert Francis Daytrotter Studio 12/1/2009
Dead Confederate Bluebird Theatre 7/17/2009
So Many Dynamos Daytrotter Studio 11/21/2009
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John Lennon Interview 9/24/1980
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