Simon Apple

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally posted by sternzbt
VAX-man:

Simon Apple - upcoming free live performances:

September 17 Allentown, PA.
"Mayfair Festival of the Arts presents Wegmans
Taste of the Valley 2005 Culinary Festival"
Dan solo acoustic show @ 2:30pm
Full Simon Apple show @ 8:30pm
Free admission. (Outdoor show)
Cedar Beach Park/Ott & Hamilton Streets
Directions: http://www.wine-dine.org/directions.html

Cool. My HS held a class reunion at Cedar Beach Park... I think it was my 10th reunion.

Originally posted by sternzbt
September 24 Philadelphia, PA at World Cafe Live (Upstairs)
Promptly starting at 7pm. Free admission
Directions/Parking Info: http://www.worldcafelive.com/directioninfo.html

World Cafe Live is really excellent place. It's just about 1 yr old now. Marillion did an acoustic gig there just about 2 months ago.

Let me see how Sept. pans out... Maybe we can get together for one of these gigs.

[sternzbt]

It's my pleasure to share with others what I think is the best new album to come out in a long while.... but that's just my humble opinion, of course!

[roger]

I bought the album, and while I'm glad to support musicians, it probably won't be in my player much. there are a couple of very good tunes, and some excellent playing throughout, but it didn't grab me, prog-wise, much at all. that and the fairly overt religious lyrics, prior conversations not-with-standing.

give me Bruce Hornsby anyday.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by roger

I bought the album, and while I'm glad to support musicians, it probably won't be in my player much. there are a couple of very good tunes, and some excellent playing throughout, but it didn't grab me, prog-wise, much at all. that and the fairly overt religious lyrics, prior conversations not-with-standing.

give me Bruce Hornsby anyday.

You know I should really let things settle in before I reply. I do enjoy it but I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.

The only thing I don't mesh with your review is the lyrics. It doesn't matter one bit to me what the lyrical content is really.

Thanks for posting that, I was on to some Ponty and forgot my post was a bit off of what I truly thought.

[roger]

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

You know I should really let things settle in before I reply. I do enjoy it but I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.

The only thing I don't mesh with your review is the lyrics. It doesn't matter one bit to me what the lyrical content is really. (emphasis added - roger)

Thanks for posting that, I was on to some Ponty and forgot my post was a bit off of what I truly thought.

it's funny, because usually, I'd be right there with you. I have albums I've had for 30 years that I don't know the lyrics to, but religion tends to be a sticky point with me, so... I know that SA doesn't mean these to be preachy, but they hit me that way. my problem.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by roger

it's funny, because usually, I'd be right there with you. I have albums I've had for 30 years that I don't know the lyrics to, but religion tends to be a sticky point with me, so... I know that SA doesn't mean these to be preachy, but they hit me that way. my problem.

In my estimation, it's more the singer/songwriter thing. I didn't find anything too preachy. Quiter songs usually beget "spritual" vocals. As I listen to more music, I actually find I'd prefer to hear that message.

It's difficult to sing about Lucifer with an acoustic guitar, unless you're a country artist.

The only song that stuck out lyrically was the Katherine...cause it's about a redhead.