Location, Location, Location
I am a native of New Orleans and the city still flows strong in my blood. Leaving the city in 1983, Cindy and I have roamed the country, spreading the gospel of New Orleans music, making many converts wherever we have gone.
In 1987, we bought a home on an island in the Puget Sound. We share the road with one neighbor and in 1988 we had a chance to rename the road. With our neighbor’s agreement and questioning nod of approval from the County, it became official. Living on Hey Pocky Way is good for the body and good for the soul!
Now there’s a cleared lot for sale on Hey Pocky Way. It’s a good investment and a good place to live. We’d love our neighbors to have a sense of New Orleans.
Hey, Hey, hey, hey…
Rick Hoffman and Cindy Bishop
Hey Pocky Way
Langley, Washington
Rick included particulars on the lot for sale. They include: Oversized large building lot (168X150), power to the property line, water finalized following state approval, telephone close by, winter filtered views, community beach and access, very secluded but close to Langley and the ferries, price to sell at only $29,500. Call Mike Newman at 1-800-543-5405 if you’re interested. And, if you do call, would you please let us know what “winter-filtered views” are. — Ed.
Setting the Record (Credits) Straight
Unless the credits on his discs are wrong, Stevie Ray Vaughan wrote half of the songs he recorded. Many of those Stevie Ray originals are among the best tracks he laid down. Would someone relay the facts to Robert Fontenot?
Mike Large
Sarasota, Florida
We think someone just did. –Ed.
And now a word from Cattaraugus
I recently renewed my first class subscription to your highly informative and entertaining magazine. Your publication is my only lifeline to good music. I am looking forward to receiving the 1997 OffBeat CD (if it’s still available).
I am planning to expand my CD collection. I have loved the sounds of the blues, zydeco, brass band and Cajun. New Orleans classics such as Dr. John, Professor Longhair, James Booker, the Radiators and Clifton Chenier have long been a part of my musical collection.
I know that you just put out a “best of the year” in December but could you please refer me to a list of selections, both past and present, which your staff would consider essential listening for an enthusiast of Louisiana music.
I thank you for putting our such a great magazine. It’s like bringing home a piece of New Orleans at the beginning of every month. And each month is a month [that much] closer to Jazz Fest.
Sincerely,
Jim Breen
Cattaraugus, NY
Try to be patient, Mr. Breen, and all of wishes just may come true. –Ed.
Concerning the Roy Carrier Disc
It remains upsetting [to me] that in your recap of the year (OffBeat, December) you totally rely on the review that was published earlier. There still is not any mention of what made two of Roy Carrier’s songs Essential Zydeco Songs (from your own review) and the feeling [that] you are left with is [to] stay completely clear of this disc. I was willing to let this thing lay but it now jumps back into my face. I continue to feel dissed by this because of the response that I get from other sources (Real Blues, Blues Access, Thomas Fields, Nathan [Williams], Boozoo [Chavis], Herman Fusilier, Beau [Jocque], Geno [Delafose], the Farmers, Rosy [Ledet], Michael Tisserand and more). Your panel of experts seems to be a panel of one in this case.
Via E-mail
Wayne Kahn
Look for more in the way of positive news on Roy Carrier in an upcoming issue of OffBeat. — Ed
An Empty Saddle
In reading [last month’s] OffBeat I learned of the passing of Tommy Comeaux (Dirty Rice, December 1997). I didn’t know Tommy that well but, on one of my first visits to New Orleans about 12 years ago, I met him at Jazz Fest. I was happy to hear BeauSoleil in the outdoors and finding a group of people dancing the way we do in Tucson. I was sure having a good time. It turned out that the woman that I had been dancing with was Tommy’s girlfriend. After the set was over, Tommy came over and introduced himself. He was a kind and gracious human being who went out of his way to make a stranger feel welcome in his city, even giving me some passes to a show that they were doing shortly. When I saw him the following year, he remembered my name and took the time to inquire about [my life]. I am happy that I got to know [Tommy] and I know that the world is a better place because he took the time to make it so.
Adios
Bob Gottlieb
Tucson, AZ
Thanks in a Rounder Bout Way
I wanted to write to you to thank you formally for your help with the Johnny Adams benefit concert. Almost $10,000 was raised to help pay his medical expenses. Perhaps even more important was the support for Johnny from the New Orleans music community, which I think did him more good than any medicine. What a show!
Best regards,
Scott Billington
Cambridge, MA
Chess Mate
I read your review of Bobby Charles’ Chess Masters on MCA. You said that it was hard to find and I’ve found that out by trying. Can you give me a clue of how to get it?
Thanks,
Dale Johnson
Nevada City, CA
Try our local outlets like Tower or the Louisiana Music Factory or Louie’s. They might have one or two in stock. –Ed.
