Ellis Paul Discussion

Folks,



Bruce Springsteen turns 60 today! Happy Birthday Boss!

Probably the strongest connection between Bruce Springsteen and Ellis Paul is Woody Guthrie. Did you know that back in September 1996 Ellis and Bruce were part of a group of musicians who performed at a tribute to Woody Guthrie at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland? Nora Guthrie invited Ellis to be part of the special celebration. Other performers included Ani DiFranco, Billy Bragg, The Indigo Girls, Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe McDonald, and many others. Three years later, Ani DiFranco released a compilation CD of the celebration titled Til We Outnumber 'Em on her Righteous Babe label. (Although Ellis does not perform on the CD, Nora Guthrie thanks him in the liner notes.)

The Bruce Springsteen thread here on the board is terrific. I'll send a copy of the Til We Outnumber 'Em CD to the first person who can find the answers to these two questions in the Bruce Springsteen thread here on the board.

1. Which board member wrote:

He's probably the only person I'd go to see in a large arena

2. Which board member wrote:

Fast forward several years and I want to impress my then girlfriend (now wife) by taking her to see Bruce Springsteeen in concert.

I think this is what is referred to as an open book quiz.

KarenZ

I know I know!!

Without even looking I know the answer to #2.

It's the same board member that got tickets to see the Boss for his own milestone birthday. The big Five-oh. Mr. Inthepub.

#1 took a little research. It's Jela. As someone who has sat next to her in a basement listening to music, I agree about arena shows.

We have a winner! Bonnie, you crack me up. Yes, it was indeed Mr. InthePub and Jela who made those spell-binding comments about today's birthday boy.

Your prize will be in the mail within a few days. Did you notice the track listing? Arlo's Til We Outnumber 'Em story that precedes "This Land is Your Land" on the last track is priceless. Enjoy!

KarenZ

bonuela wrote:I know I know!!

Without even looking I know the answer to #2.

It's the same board member that got tickets to see the Boss for his own milestone birthday. The big Five-oh. Mr. Inthepub.

#1 took a little research. It's Jela. As someone who has sat next to her in a basement listening to music, I agree about arena shows.

Thanks Karen. I like the idea of "Name That Board Member"

Great quiz! Yes Bonnie look forward to our next basement show whenever it might be!

Jela

We all like to go slumming, it seems.

KarenZ

Richard + Jela wrote:Great quiz! Yes Bonnie look forward to our next basement show whenever it might be!

Jela

For some reason Ellis' words to Karen in front of a group of devotees gathered on Karen's front porch after the recent house concert she hosted come to mind.....

"It's weird being someone's hobby"



I missed this thread til just now...love it, too!!!

Although it is a little weird being part of a trivia question!! I sat here reading through those quotes and thought hey wait a minute....."I resemble that remark"

I feel your pain, Ellis.

Congratulations Bonnie!!!!

Fun times, Karen!!!

Happy Birthday Broooooooooooooooooooooooce!