Del played tougher than a boiled owl, and I still pity the fool what's got to follow her on to the stage. She sang prettier than many a woman with a guitar known primarily for their voice. Her original instrumental, Wobbly Walk, inspired by chapters 16-18 (Debbs and Socialism) of Howard Zinn's classic People's History of the United States is a hoot and conjures up a Chaplanesque Bo of old, IWW card fresh in hand, struttin' his stuff - Mr O'Muck review, Opera House gig somewhere off the mainland, Maine, USA
I just counted on my fingers, this year is the 15 year anniversary of a casual comment that passed between a few folks at the '97 PT wrap, "hey, what's your email address? Let's keep in touch!" PT '97 was a notoriously excellent learning- and partying year, I for one will never forget it.
That foolhardy impulse to stay in touch was the genesis of what eventually evolved into WC.com, via a very circuitous route.
'97 was a notoriously excellent learning- and partying year, I for one will never forget it.
I remember it well and with great fondness. It was my third year at PTCBW, and by then, I had begun to grasp the rudiments. Jerry Ricks took us places I have never been since. Thanks for the flashback!
Hi all, Just a reminder for those who will be attending, bring a portable recording device of some type. You might possibly want a down vest (really!) for the cool evenings if they show, or wet weather gear of some type. Wherever you're from in the lower forty-eight states or eastern Canada, weather is likely to seem really mild, and may verge on coolness at times. I'm looking forward to reuniting with a bunch of you and meeting others of you for the first time. All best, Johnm
Here's my recording device. After playback of a windy field test outing I did some research and scored a fab Don King wig for my Zoom, just in case we're picking outside, which is fairly likely.