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

 

 

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Subject: Wolfgang's Vault Newsletter 12/15/2009 - 25% off Apparel Sale, new Ash Grove recordings

Wolfgang's Vault Newsletter Featured on December 15, 2009 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. Play this concert in Concert Vault 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! See our new Ash Grove releases 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. Listen to this Featured Playlist in Concert Vault Two Day Sale: 25% Off Apparel For today and tomorrow only, get 25% off all retro apparel. This is your last chance to get a huge discount on the coolest holiday present for that special someone. Don't delay -- this sale ends tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16th. Use promo code 25APP at checkout to take advantage of this offer. Click the image to the left to see our Retro Apparel Classic Concerts The Rising Sons Ash Grove 5/28/1965 Ry Cooder Record Plant 7/7/1974 Jackie DeShannon & Ry Cooder Ash Grove 9/3/1963 Pamela Polland & Ry Cooder Ash Grove 7/19/1964 Robert Francis Daytrotter Studio 12/1/2009 Dead Confederate Bluebird Theatre 7/17/2009 So Many Dynamos Daytrotter Studio 11/21/2009 Paul McCartney RFK Stadium 7/4/1990 John Lennon Interview 9/24/1980 David Bowie Nassau Coliseum 3/23/1976 This Week from the Vault Roots of Rock Series Wolfgang's Vault has teamed up with Original Retro Brand to create a series of t-shirts, thermals, and sweatshirts inspired by the Roots of Rock. Each t-shirt is made to create the look and feel of the perfectly worn t-shirt, and the rugged thermals and sweatshirts are made to keep you warm during chilly festival nights. The Roots of Rock series captures the blend of timeless art and legendary rock and roll. See apparel in the new Roots of Rock series This Week in Crawdaddy! Brand new and still fresh at Crawdaddy!: • Backstage with reunited Brazilian legends Os Mutantes • Riot Gear! looks back at pop music and pro audio in 2009 • The unusual story of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's "Happy Xmas" • A look back at the month in music for November 2009 • Record reviews: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Wale... • Exclusive Noise Pop video: French Kicks, Damien Jurado... Read this issue of Crawdaddy! In Case You Missed It The Nice Fillmore West (San Francisco, CA) 12/12/1969 Play this concert in Concert Vault • Last Week's New Releases • Top Rated Concerts • Most Talked About Concerts • All Featured Playlists • The Blog Be our friend on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! unsubscribe - about Wolfgang's Vault copyright © 2009 Wolfgang's Vault (149 Bluxome St., San Francisco, CA)