Nina Simone was born in Tryon, North Carolina, a small town in the western part of the state, just above the South Carolina state line. She was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933 and left North Carolina in 1950 to study at Julliard. There is a plaque for her on Hwy 176 that goes through the small downtown, and a project is underway to restore the small home she was born in.
…and there’s now a park with statue in downtown Tryon for Nina. I made a pilgrimage to the small modest childhood home. Google maps led me there, but it only had a small oval plaque by the door saying “Eunice Waymon Birthplace”
The DK EP is IN GOD WE TRUST, INC, which includes "Nazi Punks Fuck Off." The armband/red print Mazzy is referring to is the single of NPFU. As Jon says, the red FRESH FRUIT is the original US pressing, which appeared on I.R.S. The Alternative Tentacles pressings are actually reissues, the first from later in '81.
Hey Jon, I was at that Dolly Merlefest! Then again, I’ve been every year since ‘93 (all in a tent BTW). Asheville’s Steep Canyon Rangers are awesome!! Saw last week here in Jax and as good as ever (even without Woody Platt). Fiddler Nicky is from San Francisco BTW. Must be seen live. Thank me later.
I’ve still only been to that one Merlefest. I have no idea why. My wife and I talk about taking our kids every year, but never follow through. We will eventually.
That was fun to watch Mazzy, I like the new show format Trading Places. It was interesting how you both pulled artists which were not typical. Love the Squirrel Nut Zippers. My fav NC artists have to be The Avett Brothers and Ryan Adams.
American Music Club are fantastic. ''Western Sky' & 'Why Wont You Stay' from Everclear are two of my favourite songs ever. Mark Eitzel actually spent his adolescent years growing up in Southampton, which probably explains alot!
Cool show. I really enjoyed the cross country vinyl cultural exchange. North Carolina connection recommendation for the list: Marti Jones’ 1988 jangly guitar gem “Used Guitars”. Recorded in Charlotte by Don Dixon with help from Mitch Easter, Jamie Hoover of the Spongetones and Marshall Crenshaw among others. Fun spin.
Thoroughly enjoyable hour of music talk. This should definitely be a series! Jon mentions Link Wray. He was from my county, Harnett and we are very proud of being his birthplace. Regarding moving away this would be an example of "The Great Migration" as people from the South moved North in search of jobs and better living conditions. The Wray family went to the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland where there were good paying jobs at the ports and government jobs in the greater DC area. Most of the Jazz and R and B players from NC moved up to Philly, DC, NJ, NYC for better opportunities and less Jim Crow. Great examples of how migration influenced culture. Oh no, the history teacher is taking over in me, I could go on and on, better stop. take care, Elliott
Jello’s spoken word stuff definitely wasn’t as engaging as Rollins but there’s one bit I’ll always remember and that was him naming Tipper Gore’s PMRC as the “bouffant-encrusted thought police.” Brilliant.
This was great. Love the idea. Nice to see American Music Club get some attention. SNZ…I actually took swing dancing lessons back then as a way to meet girls. Didn’t last long. Mazzy…it took me 30 years to forget that Torii Amos cover. 🤮 And Tune-Yards…I’m one that simple cannot stand her voice. Had no idea Coltrane was from NC. And Superchunk…hell yeah. The Connells were great too.
Some years back I did a video talking about and showing my Arrogance collection. Arrogance are the true forefathers of the DIY scene in North Carolina. Paved the way for all these guys.
Thanks for bringing Del back into my consciousness because it’s been a mad minute… Also, Mazzy, please rectify that Tune-Yards situation. Which surprised me a smidge. I would start with the “Nikki Nack” album, which imo is their best. They’re an amazing live band too …and I think they’re still based in Oakland. Lastly, thanks Jon for reppin Oakland hard in your selections Cheers
@@mazzysmusic , it's an interesting listen. The record company tried to create a star. Didn't sell, but it has it's moments. I also have several live cds that she offered on tour. Love your videos.
Watchhouse (Mandolin Orange) - - North Carolina natives - a very good band with tremendous music and thoughtful lyrics. Avett Brothers Ben Folds Five Carolina Chocolate Drops The dbs Sylvan Esso
At least Mazzy mentioned the dBs. I know for sure he doesn’t have anything by The Spongetones - which is ironic because they started as a Beatles cover band. Cheers!
Tori Amos came out of the blue for me as well. If wikipedia is to be believed her family lived in Georgetown (DC) and then Baltimore. They were on a trip to the NC mountains when her mother went into labor, thus born there. So it's easy to see why she isn't considered to be from NC.
The swastika is crossed out on the armband. Jello Biafra and Henry Rollins are very good at spoken word. They are both good bullshiters. Tori Amos moved LA and was in a synth band call Y Kant Tori Read. Then recorded Little Earthquakes in LA. I think you have to be a bit pretentious to claim you can hear a Southern influence in John Coltrane. If I did this with the Digital Gramophone I would have to pick Antiseen, Corrosion Of Conformity, The Queers, and Stillborn Christians. I’m with Mazzy, I’m not sleeping in a tent. Nina Simone had to get away from the Democrats in the South. My oldest daughter owns a house in North Carolina and now lives in a small town in Virginia.
I take it you never heard of the Southern Strategy? The old racist segregationist Dems like Jesse Helms all became Republicans in the late 60's and early 70's.
Very much enjoyed the discussion! Well done all around. The Tune Yards were new for me also, Mazzy. Second time I've heard Jon talk about them today as I watched his 10 Best of 2014 this morning and he talked about them there. @thedigitalgramophone Jon, I appreciate that you didn't go for the most known bands. I do have some remorse for purging my copy of Old & In The Way.
When you asked me if I could highlight one artist/band right now … I should have said MJ Lenderman and the band Wednesday. So there. Pin this comment.
@@TheDigitalGramophone and did you figure out your Appalachian word of the day 🤷🏻♂️
Just discovered him. Fantastic
Nina Simone was born in Tryon, North Carolina, a small town in the western part of the state, just above the South Carolina state line. She was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933 and left North Carolina in 1950 to study at Julliard. There is a plaque for her on Hwy 176 that goes through the small downtown, and a project is underway to restore the small home she was born in.
…and there’s now a park with statue in downtown Tryon for Nina. I made a pilgrimage to the small modest childhood home. Google maps led me there, but it only had a small oval plaque by the door saying “Eunice Waymon Birthplace”
The DK EP is IN GOD WE TRUST, INC, which includes "Nazi Punks Fuck Off." The armband/red print Mazzy is referring to is the single of NPFU.
As Jon says, the red FRESH FRUIT is the original US pressing, which appeared on I.R.S. The Alternative Tentacles pressings are actually reissues, the first from later in '81.
Hey Jon, I was at that Dolly Merlefest! Then again, I’ve been every year since ‘93 (all in a tent BTW). Asheville’s Steep Canyon Rangers are awesome!! Saw last week here in Jax and as good as ever (even without Woody Platt). Fiddler Nicky is from San Francisco BTW. Must be seen live. Thank me later.
I’ve still only been to that one Merlefest. I have no idea why. My wife and I talk about taking our kids every year, but never follow through. We will eventually.
My NC fav is Let's Active, Mitch Easter is a legend, singer and producer. Really great video, more of these Mazzy!
I agree we need more of these.
That was fun to watch Mazzy, I like the new show format Trading Places. It was interesting how you both pulled artists which were not typical. Love the Squirrel Nut Zippers. My fav NC artists have to be The Avett Brothers and Ryan Adams.
Thank you Terry. More will be coming 🥁
American Music Club are fantastic. ''Western Sky' & 'Why Wont You Stay' from Everclear are two of my favourite songs ever. Mark Eitzel actually spent his adolescent years growing up in Southampton, which probably explains alot!
Cool show. I really enjoyed the cross country vinyl cultural exchange. North Carolina connection recommendation for the list: Marti Jones’ 1988 jangly guitar gem “Used Guitars”. Recorded in Charlotte by Don Dixon with help from Mitch Easter, Jamie Hoover of the Spongetones and Marshall Crenshaw among others. Fun spin.
Very cool video idea. Tori Amos, one of my favorites 🤩American Music Club, another great band 🤩 and the one & only Nina Simone 😍
They are great!🥁
Superchunk is the bomb! Seeing them on the 14th at the Corner Hotel.
@@benrankins4446 it’s you and I sometime in January. Australia - SF / Seattle.
@@mazzysmusic Cool. Let's do it 👍
You're not allowed to do Nick Cave 😂Just joking.
@@benrankins4446 You’re right. He’s not allowed to do Nick Cave. Or Men at Work. 😅
@@TheDigitalGramophone 😂
Thoroughly enjoyable hour of music talk. This should definitely be a series! Jon mentions Link Wray. He was from my county, Harnett and we are very proud of being his birthplace. Regarding moving away this would be an example of "The Great Migration" as people from the South moved North in search of jobs and better living conditions. The Wray family went to the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland where there were good paying jobs at the ports and government jobs in the greater DC area. Most of the Jazz and R and B players from NC moved up to Philly, DC, NJ, NYC for better opportunities and less Jim Crow. Great examples of how migration influenced culture. Oh no, the history teacher is taking over in me, I could go on and on, better stop. take care, Elliott
Traveling through N Carolina I noticed old timey country music being played on the radio. Sounded good to me.
Can't believe there was no mention of Malcolm Holcombe, such a respected song writer and artist.
Jello’s spoken word stuff definitely wasn’t as engaging as Rollins but there’s one bit I’ll always remember and that was him naming Tipper Gore’s PMRC as the “bouffant-encrusted thought police.” Brilliant.
I really loved the 80's band Arrogance from the Triangle area.
Wonderful conversation, loved the show.
It’s fun for us
This was great. Love the idea. Nice to see American Music Club get some attention. SNZ…I actually took swing dancing lessons back then as a way to meet girls. Didn’t last long. Mazzy…it took me 30 years to forget that Torii Amos cover. 🤮 And Tune-Yards…I’m one that simple cannot stand her voice. Had no idea Coltrane was from NC. And Superchunk…hell yeah. The Connells were great too.
We should do one in January. But what city will you represent ?
@ Minneapolis
North Carolina - big fans of The Connells, Let’s Active, The DB’s.
Some years back I did a video talking about and showing my Arrogance collection. Arrogance are the true forefathers of the DIY scene in North Carolina. Paved the way for all these guys.
@@TheDigitalGramophone Abernathy did a show at Harry's Guitar Shop in Raleigh last night.
Well damn I sold my American Music Club and Handsome Boy Modeling School CDs.
Thanks for bringing Del back into my consciousness because it’s been a mad minute…
Also, Mazzy, please rectify that Tune-Yards situation. Which surprised me a smidge. I would start with the “Nikki Nack” album, which imo is their best. They’re an amazing live band too …and I think they’re still based in Oakland.
Lastly, thanks Jon for reppin Oakland hard in your selections
Cheers
Great concept great discussion
Do you have "Y Kant Tori Read"? It was reissued for RSD a few years back.
I do not
@@mazzysmusic , it's an interesting listen. The record company tried to create a star. Didn't sell, but it has it's moments. I also have several live cds that she offered on tour. Love your videos.
Watchhouse (Mandolin Orange) - - North Carolina natives - a very good band with tremendous music and thoughtful lyrics.
Avett Brothers
Ben Folds Five
Carolina Chocolate Drops
The dbs
Sylvan Esso
This is a fun series.
Portland, Oregon would be an excellent trading places location! Know anyone in Portland or near there?
Ryan Adams puts out a lot of music. He's from Jacksonville, NC. He's kind of a wanker like Morrissey, but still, some great albums.
Have to give a shout out to the dbs, the Spongetones, and the Connelly from NC. In my mind I’m going to Carolina. Gotta mention the Avett Brothers
At least Mazzy mentioned the dBs. I know for sure he doesn’t have anything by The Spongetones - which is ironic because they started as a Beatles cover band. Cheers!
@@TheDigitalGramophone The Spongtones were favorites at PB Scott's Music Hall in Blowing Rock back when I was at App State in the early 80s.
Tori Amos came out of the blue for me as well. If wikipedia is to be believed her family lived in Georgetown (DC) and then Baltimore. They were on a trip to the NC mountains when her mother went into labor, thus born there. So it's easy to see why she isn't considered to be from NC.
She was born in a manger in NC 🤠
The swastika is crossed out on the armband. Jello Biafra and Henry Rollins are very good at spoken word. They are both good bullshiters. Tori Amos moved LA and was in a synth band call Y Kant Tori Read. Then recorded Little Earthquakes in LA. I think you have to be a bit pretentious to claim you can hear a Southern influence in John Coltrane.
If I did this with the Digital Gramophone I would have to pick Antiseen, Corrosion Of Conformity, The Queers, and Stillborn Christians. I’m with Mazzy, I’m not sleeping in a tent. Nina Simone had to get away from the Democrats in the South.
My oldest daughter owns a house in North Carolina and now lives in a small town in Virginia.
Come to think of it I have a lot of bands from North Carolina because of Sorry State Records.
I take it you never heard of the Southern Strategy? The old racist segregationist Dems like Jesse Helms all became Republicans in the late 60's and early 70's.
@@vinylrichie007 You would’ve been able to do a much better job with picking bands that actually started in North Carolina.
Very much enjoyed the discussion! Well done all around. The Tune Yards were new for me also, Mazzy. Second time I've heard Jon talk about them today as I watched his 10 Best of 2014 this morning and he talked about them there. @thedigitalgramophone Jon, I appreciate that you didn't go for the most known bands. I do have some remorse for purging my copy of Old & In The Way.