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Austin Chronicle – “Elana James” Review
March 5th, 2007 at 7:32pmAustin Chronicle
March 5, 2007
BY JIM CALIGIURI
Elana James (Snarf)
(Three stars)
Few people get to rebound from their band imploding by touring with Bob Dylan. That’s exactly what happened to Austin’s Elana James. When fiddler James and Whit Smith of the Hot Club of Cowtown decided to go in different directions, her joining the music legend’s band eased some of the pain. It also freed her to try new things. While the swing is still in effect on her solo debut, it shows other sides that might not have worked in a previous setting. For example, the beautifully haunting “All the World and I” possesses an old-time feel that has more in common with the Carter Family than Bob Wills. With primo local guests like swing guitar authority Dave Biller and fiddle master Johnny Gimble, James tackles an imposing range of covers from Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, and a nod to Dylan, “One More Night,” that, with a startlingly refined batch of originals, makes this an impressive solo career start.
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Did she ever join the HCoC onstage? That would’ve been cool to see!
Wonderful photo. Sending hugs to you and Lupa.
I really love this photo. These moments are irreplaceable. We have so many pictures and videos of my dad with the many musicians and singers that he played with, and so many of them are lifelong friends. Just like those smiles we see on you and your mom, we get to see in those shots we have. Such a clear reminder of all the fun and laughs we had over the many years. There is nothing else like music to bring us all together.
We are honored and excited--as we always are--to be back at The Continental Club tomorrow evening, Wednesday, December 11th, for our last cherished Happy Hour of the year! 6:30 - 9 PM. FREE. Hope you'll join us, Austin....ā” šā¤ļøāļø
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FOR MY BIRTHDAY & REGARDING MY MOM--Iād like to thank every single one of you who has sent such thoughtful and beautiful notes to me here and through all the other portals. Today is the 37th day. Your messages have meant so very much to me and have been powerful emotional and loving support. My birthday is on Monday, and my Mom's is on October 29th, so I just wanted to post this for both of us to thank you for carrying us in your heart and surrounding us with love during this time. ā¤ļø This picture is from last December.
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I saw you with Hot Club of Cowtown in East Lansing several years ago. As I recall, your mom was in the audience that day. I am sorry for your loss.
My heart is with you through this difficult times and also wishing you a happy 37th birthday ! God bless you.
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