He is announced together with Marc Ribot.
Thank you Sarah for this info.
woensdag 21 oktober 2015
Big Ears festival 2016
On friday April 1th 2016, Joe will perform at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville.
He is announced together with Marc Ribot.
Thank you Sarah for this info.
He is announced together with Marc Ribot.
Thank you Sarah for this info.
zondag 11 oktober 2015
Documentary on 'the Making of Bitter Tears' in Amsterdam
To be screened in Amsterdam, 18-29 November.
And now a post about a documentary based on a book, that inspired re-interpreting the album the book was based up on.
Are you still following me ? And how is Joe Henry involved in this ?
Let me explain, it will all come clear quickly.
Joe Henry produced the album : Look again to the wind : 'Johnny Cash's Bitter tears revisited'. (2014) This album is a re-interpretation of Johnny Cash's album Bitter Tears.
Among the artists on that album are Emmylou Harris, Steve Earl, The Milk Carton Kids,...
The original 'Bitter Tears'(1964) was a concept album where Cash concentrated on the harsh and unfair treatment of the indigenous peoples of North America.
The history of that album is written in Antonio d'Ambrosio's book entitled : A heartbeat and a guitar : Johnny Cash and the making of Bitter Tears.
And now Antonio d'Ambrosio continued working on this history and made a documentary.
We're still here : Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited
(source)The film is based on Antonino D’Ambrosio's acclaimed book A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears, The book tells the astonishing story behind Cash’s little known concept album and his unique collaboration with unknown folk artist Peter Lafarge. With this still largely unknown recording, Cash placed himself in the middle of the fervent social upheavals gripping the nation at the time. Cash faced censorship and an angry backlash from radio stations, DJs, and fans, for speaking out on behalf of Native people on "Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian." He decided to fight back. The book inspired Sony Masterworks to reimagine Cash’s highly controversial 1964 record on its 50th anniversary that included musicians Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Norman Blake, Nancy Blake, Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Joe Henry and Rhiannon Giddens, have breathed new life into Cash’s visionary record, which came out four years before the American Indian Movement took over Alcatraz, four years before Cash performed at Folsom and six years before he recorded “Man in Black.” D'Ambrosio chronicled all of this in a new documentary that unfolds as a meditative mystery called We’re Still Here: Johnny Cash’s BitterTears Revisited.
We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited
- See more at: https://www.idfa.nl/industry/festival/program-sections-awards/music-documentary.aspx#sthash.P85cwKSb.dpufAmong the artists featured in this film, are also the artists on the Joe Henry produced 'Bitter tears revisited'.
I have no idea if Joe will be seen in the film, or if he was involved in it more personally, but this documentary, and that album are connected to each other in some way I think.
Read more about the book and album on the Joe Henry Blog.
This documentary will be screened at the Amsterdam IDFA documentary festival (November 18-29) The screening schedule will be released on November 5th.
Edit :
Screenings on November 20, 22, 24, 25 and 28.
Screenshot :
vrijdag 2 oktober 2015
Looking back : Calexico, featuring Joe Henry
On November 2007 the 'I'm not there' concert took place.
It was a concert, at the Beacon theater, to honour Bob Dylan. The evening tied in with Todd Haynes' movie : I'm not there.
Joe Henry sang Senor(Tales of Yankee Power) backed up by Calexico.
Paste has an audio clip online. It was the first time I heard it. It's amazing how Joe and Calexico work together!
Listen and enjoy over here.
Some notes on Joe's part of the show :
On the scene :
Fast-forward just a bit further to Joe Henry, ..., acting almost as event maestro, rarely leaving the stage, whether as guitarist or singer on songs like “Senor (Tales of Yankee Power).”
Jambase
Jim James was definitely a tough act to follow, but Joe Henry, backed by Calexico, was up to the challenge, admirably performing "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)."
Joe produced also some tracks for the soundtrack of the movie 'I'm not there'.
As a bonustrack on that album he performed 'too many mornings'
It was a concert, at the Beacon theater, to honour Bob Dylan. The evening tied in with Todd Haynes' movie : I'm not there.
Joe Henry sang Senor(Tales of Yankee Power) backed up by Calexico.
Paste has an audio clip online. It was the first time I heard it. It's amazing how Joe and Calexico work together!
Listen and enjoy over here.
Some notes on Joe's part of the show :
On the scene :
Fast-forward just a bit further to Joe Henry, ..., acting almost as event maestro, rarely leaving the stage, whether as guitarist or singer on songs like “Senor (Tales of Yankee Power).”
Jambase
Jim James was definitely a tough act to follow, but Joe Henry, backed by Calexico, was up to the challenge, admirably performing "Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)."
Joe produced also some tracks for the soundtrack of the movie 'I'm not there'.
As a bonustrack on that album he performed 'too many mornings'
zaterdag 5 september 2015
Info on last weeks Aarhus performances
Last week Joe performed twice at the aarhus festival .
For 2 nights he was a member of an event called 'Draw at trio concerts'. 3 artists being backed up by a trio.
1th night : August 30 : Rhiannon Giddens, Joe Henry and Annika Norlin.
gaffa.dk (Danish)
Apparently they all cheated a little bit on September 1th. (Just kidding off course). On the second night Rhiannon Giddens joined on stage, so technically there were not 3 artists, but 4. (Or they got backed up by a quartet). But, to say it with the words of Hissyfit blogspot : "Who's counting ?". It's the music that counts.
Here is a clip of Rhiannon Giddens, (Joe Henry on guitar) doing a poweful version of 'she's got you'.)
stiften.dk writes about this : (freely translated)
"...The three this evening; Billy Bragg, Grant Lee Phillips and Joe Henry got strong company. Rhiannon Giddens was in fact so enthusiastic about Trio concept, after its performance on Sunday that she extended her visit to include Tuesday's event.
It would prove to be one of the year probably best ideas at the festival week.Wonderful interplay..."
That second night they ended together singing Woody Guthrie's "Ramblin 'Round'.
gaffa.dk (Danish)
Blogger Hissyfit visited the festival, and had the opportunity to see the concerts, and spend some time with the musicians. Read his story on his blog. (posts : Aarhus 1,2 and 3)
For 2 nights he was a member of an event called 'Draw at trio concerts'. 3 artists being backed up by a trio.
1th night : August 30 : Rhiannon Giddens, Joe Henry and Annika Norlin.
Reviews :
Stiften.dk (Danish)gaffa.dk (Danish)
2nd night September 1 : Billy Bragg, Joe Henry and Grant-Lee Phillips.
Apparently they all cheated a little bit on September 1th. (Just kidding off course). On the second night Rhiannon Giddens joined on stage, so technically there were not 3 artists, but 4. (Or they got backed up by a quartet). But, to say it with the words of Hissyfit blogspot : "Who's counting ?". It's the music that counts.
Here is a clip of Rhiannon Giddens, (Joe Henry on guitar) doing a poweful version of 'she's got you'.)
stiften.dk writes about this : (freely translated)
"...The three this evening; Billy Bragg, Grant Lee Phillips and Joe Henry got strong company. Rhiannon Giddens was in fact so enthusiastic about Trio concept, after its performance on Sunday that she extended her visit to include Tuesday's event.
It would prove to be one of the year probably best ideas at the festival week.Wonderful interplay..."
That second night they ended together singing Woody Guthrie's "Ramblin 'Round'.
Reviews :
stiften.dk (Danish)gaffa.dk (Danish)
Blogger Hissyfit visited the festival, and had the opportunity to see the concerts, and spend some time with the musicians. Read his story on his blog. (posts : Aarhus 1,2 and 3)
donderdag 27 augustus 2015
JH to produce Chely Wright
American Country singer Chely Wright is working on a new album which will be produced by Joe Henry.
The 2 of them have also co-written some songs, Joe let us know in a tweet.
Joe has already worked with Chely in 2012 on the album KIN, songs by Mary Karr and Rodney Crowell.
Chely did backing vocals for the song 'Sister, Oh Sister' performed by Rosanne Cash.
This new album seems to be the result of a crowdfunding campaign from last year. The goal was reached, and it seems the album is about to be recorded now.
This is the second anouncement of a new production assignement for Joe since moving to a new place. Previously we also learned he will be producing Carll Hayes.
I guess all is in place, and ready for music again....
The 2 of them have also co-written some songs, Joe let us know in a tweet.
@stefan77 @chelywright --i'll be producing, mr. 77. and we have co-written a few, i am pleased to say.
— Joe Henry (@JoeHenryMusic) August 27, 2015
Joe has already worked with Chely in 2012 on the album KIN, songs by Mary Karr and Rodney Crowell.
Chely did backing vocals for the song 'Sister, Oh Sister' performed by Rosanne Cash.
This new album seems to be the result of a crowdfunding campaign from last year. The goal was reached, and it seems the album is about to be recorded now.
This is the second anouncement of a new production assignement for Joe since moving to a new place. Previously we also learned he will be producing Carll Hayes.
I guess all is in place, and ready for music again....
maandag 3 augustus 2015
Joe Henry to Perform at the Aarhus festival Denmark.
Exciting news if you live in Denmark.
If I understood it correctly, (I have only 'online-translate-knowledge' of the Danish language) The Aarhus festival organises some special evenings wich they name : Draw at trio concertseries.
The idea is that there is a trio backing up 3 solo artists. Joe will be an artist on 2 of such evenings.
The backing band consists of The Argentinian pianist Diego Schissi, Tony Garnier on Bass and also Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren .
On August 30 and September 1th, Joe will be on stage over there together with each day 2 other marvellous artists.
Here are the full line ups
August 30 : Rhiannon Giddens, Joe Henry and Annika Norlin.
September 1 : Billy Bragg, Joe Henry and Grant-Lee Phillips.
As you can see, these people are no strangers to one and another. So it could be 2 wonderful shows.
get you tickets over here.
If I'm mistaken in some info over here, please contact me.
Unfortunatly I will not be able to make the trip. The combination of distance and timing doesn't work for me this time. So I can only hope he isn't just making the trip for these 2 shows.
Greetings,
Stefan.
(Read about how it was)
If I understood it correctly, (I have only 'online-translate-knowledge' of the Danish language) The Aarhus festival organises some special evenings wich they name : Draw at trio concertseries.
The idea is that there is a trio backing up 3 solo artists. Joe will be an artist on 2 of such evenings.
The backing band consists of The Argentinian pianist Diego Schissi, Tony Garnier on Bass and also Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren .
On August 30 and September 1th, Joe will be on stage over there together with each day 2 other marvellous artists.
Here are the full line ups
August 30 : Rhiannon Giddens, Joe Henry and Annika Norlin.
September 1 : Billy Bragg, Joe Henry and Grant-Lee Phillips.
As you can see, these people are no strangers to one and another. So it could be 2 wonderful shows.
get you tickets over here.
If I'm mistaken in some info over here, please contact me.
Unfortunatly I will not be able to make the trip. The combination of distance and timing doesn't work for me this time. So I can only hope he isn't just making the trip for these 2 shows.
Greetings,
Stefan.
(Read about how it was)
Celebrate Brooklyn performance.
Hello everyone,
I just got back from our holiday. In the meantime Joe played as an opening act for Rhiannon Giddens at the 'Celebrate Brooklyn' Event on July 18th.
Al Pereira made some great pictures of that evening. you find them all on gettyimages.
For the rest, not much to be found on this event. So feel free to share your story, or mail me.
I just got back from our holiday. In the meantime Joe played as an opening act for Rhiannon Giddens at the 'Celebrate Brooklyn' Event on July 18th.
Al Pereira made some great pictures of that evening. you find them all on gettyimages.
For the rest, not much to be found on this event. So feel free to share your story, or mail me.
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