Starlight on the Rails: A Songbook by PHILLIPS,UTAH [Audio CD]

Description: Performer Notes: Lyricist: Utah Phillips.Personnel: Utah Phillips (spoken vocals).Liner Note Authors: John "BJ John" Smith; Joe Hickerson; Utah Phillips.Recording information: Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (02/1988); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (02/1988); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (02/1988); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (02/1988); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (02/1988); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (02/1988); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (02/1988); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (02/1988); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (02/1988); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (02/1988); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (02/1988); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (02/1988); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (03/1981); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (03/1981); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (03/1981); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (03/1981); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (03/1981); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (03/1981); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (03/1981); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (03/1981); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (03/1981); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (03/1981); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (03/1981); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (03/1981); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (03/1990); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (03/1990); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (03/1990); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (03/1990); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (03/1990); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (03/1990); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (03/1990); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (03/1990); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (03/1990); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (03/1990); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (03/1990); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (03/1990); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1973-08/1997); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1973-08/1997); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1973-08/1997); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1973-08/1997); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1973-08/1997); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1973-08/1997); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1973-08/1997); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1973-08/1997); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1973-08/1997); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1979); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1979); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1979); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1979); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1979); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1979); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1979); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1979); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1979); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1979); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1979); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1979); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1989); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1989); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1989); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1989); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1989); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1989); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1989); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1989); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1989); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1989); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1989); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1989); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (08/1997); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (08/1997); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (08/1997); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (08/1997); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (08/1997); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (08/1997); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (08/1997); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (08/1997); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (08/1997); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (08/1997); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (08/1997); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (08/1997); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (11/1991); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (11/1991); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (11/1991); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (11/1991); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (11/1991); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (11/1991); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (11/1991); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (11/1991); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (11/1991); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (11/1991); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (11/1991); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (11/1991); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (11/1992); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (11/1992); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (11/1992).Photographer: Steve "Clean" Stone.Utah Phillips has become an American folk institution -- or is that an anti-institution? A former union organizer, he might not be well known in the greater scheme of music, but he's certainly worth this four-CD, 61-track box set. What makes it especially fascinating is the fact that each of the cuts is accompanied by Phillips' reflections on the pieces, whether performed by him or others. He's as much a raconteur and philosopher as songwriter. With its mix of live, studio, and unreleased performances, it justifies calling itself definitive, whether on the topical "Talking N.P.R. Blues," which excoriates not only the corporatization on public radio, but also the attitudes of the FCC. He can be funny, he can be serious, but whatever tack he takes, he makes his point concisely and effectively. He's lived a hobo's life, been there and done that, a symbol of America that's fast disappearing, a time where the ideas of Mark Twain helped define a growing nation. He's known the drifters, the characters, the politicians. Some he's liked, some he's loathed. But along the way he's lived and acted for his conscience and written some fine songs, such as "Yellow Ribbon" and the title cut. For anyone who's a fan of his work, this is a must-have purchase. But even for those less familiar with his canon, it's a vital peek into America as it was, and in some small corner, still is. Hopefully he'll be around for many years to come, remaining an inspiration to a younger generation of troubadours, celebrating people and loudly criticizing what needs to be criticized. ~ Chris Nickson Producer: Tom Rowe, John "BJ John" Smith, John Smith, Michael Cuscuna, James Stephens, Utah Phillips, Erica Haskell, Captain Kendall Morse Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 16 September, 2014 Label: Free Dirt Records Dimensions: 12.7 x 2.3 x 14.1 centimeters (0.17 kg)

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Location: Gloucester

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