From Jigtime at jigtime.com Wed Nov 12 13:54:02 2003 From: Jigtime at jigtime.com (Jigtime at jigtime.com) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 13:54:02 -0500 Subject: [Jigtime] JigTime News Issue 7 Message-ID: <002201c3a94e$60c7b5b0$6400a8c0@computername> JigTime News November 12th 2003 Issue Seven It doesn't seem like a week since we last saw each other but maybe that's because it has only been 5 days. They don't call me Mr Math for nothing now do they? This week I still have no solid proof that the Bell Witch Movie will be making an appearance as predicted by some. The only possible spooky encounter that may be attributed to this ghostly legend was an eerie voice ordering tickets for Merlefest. If you think you have spotted this scary movie don't approach it but contact us at JigTime and we will check out the apparition. Once again welcome to our regular dose of news for those who like their music a little au natural and from the heart News this week on Folk Alley, Mary Courtney, Pat Mangan and much much more. Again for any of you who have found yourselves bored by my weekly ramblings just send a mail to info at jigtime.com and say "John, it's over, you can have the John Denver records and I get the Dog" or just click on this link to unsubscribe. Unsubscribe (This is a real unsubscribe unlike many but the side effects may include dry mouth, nausea and the guilt involved in leaving me here all alone) In this Issue Steve Earle Competition Just another couple of days before we kick off our Steve Earle Competition so join in the fun and win some great prizes as well. For a list of Steve's current tour dates and movie openings click below http://www.jigtime.com/steveearl.htm Mary Courtney tells us all Another Story Morning Star is one of New York's most popular Irish bands. Mary Courtney has been the voice of that band for many years but has recently taken a little time out to record her solo album Sceil Eile.. I had my first listen this week. http://www.jigtime.com/marycourtney.htm Pat Mangan makes the Big Apple Dance Also in New York this week traditional player Pat Mangan has a CD launch party and JigTime's Alice Farrell couldn't risk missing the possibility that someone might buy her a few pints. http://www.jigtime.com/patmangan.htm Folk Alley streams for Folksters Everywhere Folk Alley is a website from Ohio which has news and views on all that is folk. The really cool thing though is that it has 24 hour streaming audio with all the best there is in folk music. Read all about it here http://www.jigtime.com/folkalley.htm ...and staying in Kent State The Kent State Folk Festival hits the grand old age of 37 and does so in style kicking off tonight with Nickel Creek. This is not a Mighty Wind. Read about it right here. http://www.jigtime.com/kentstate.htm Some site updates In our music pages we now have a couple of new articles including The Blaggers Guide to an Irish Traditional Session. I have also put the first ten of fifty albums to ease newcomers to Irish music into our wonderful traditions. http://www.jigtime.com/jigmusic.htm Merlefest Tickets on sale now Merlefest 2004 tickets went on sale yesterday on the dot of 2pm and by all accounts the phone lines lit up as soon as the clock had struck the witching hour. There are still some left though so get online and get hold of them soon. This will be my 4th Merlefest and I can safely say it is one that everyone who likes great music should see. http://www.jigtime.com/merle2004.htm *Breaking News* Yes...Dolly Parton's new patriotic album FOR GOD AND COUNTRY was released yesterday and she's in the midst of a NY media blitz... Catch her on O'Reilly today, Letterman tonight, Conan tomorrow and on an upcoming CBS Sunday Morning, interviewed by none other than Dan Rather (air date TBD) Want to hear her version of 'God Bless the USA', 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home' or 'The Star Spangled Banner'? Check out the customizable FGAC ecard at http://www.iwelk.com/dollyfg&c/ Pick one of 8 pictures of Dolly (adorned in fatigues, in a uncle Sam outfit, a snazzy red, white & blue dress, etc), match it with one of the 18 tracks from her new album and send to a friend or loved one. You'll be glad you did! That's it for now folks- Stay safe and well and we will see you next week with our regular Newsletter. Next week Paul Brady is back in Derry and we preview some great new albums Don't forget if you know of anything that you think JigTime should know then email me at info at jigtime.com We need your input to make this site work so don't be shy and get in touch. 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