tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post2568244703275718653..comments2023-06-07T06:49:25.681-05:00Comments on The Singing Bones: Just a note....ana-bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06918502866288050783noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-15380789754070622052011-08-11T14:24:18.489-05:002011-08-11T14:24:18.489-05:00PS there are no blogs more fabulous.PS there are no blogs more fabulous.Jer.Epshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505967128773009552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-84369648611963742922011-08-06T16:19:20.824-05:002011-08-06T16:19:20.824-05:00Don't worry about these people Ana, you'll...Don't worry about these people Ana, you'll be remembered long, long after they've gone.<br />Whatever you choose to do, good luck with it. You've spread a lot of joy around, and, just like you said, that Johnny Adams guy, everytime I hear him he gets better and better. Quality always comes to the top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-5606860901871790902011-08-06T00:34:09.773-05:002011-08-06T00:34:09.773-05:00ana, late as usual and sorry I missed you and the ...ana, late as usual and sorry I missed you and the little un at the raid. Obsessed with my own piles of plastic, I often regret that I don't get by this place more often, and now doubly so since you've hit a rough patch. You've got to do this for yourself - nobody else; and if it ceases to please you, I trust that you will put your inspiring energy, wit and intelligence to work elsewhere, my dear. That said, I, too, hope you are just taking some time off to regroup and will be back, because, as I've told you several times, you do this thing well; and, as you can see from these comments, the vast majority of us appreciate the hell out of it. Hang in there.Dan Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149459809181116711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-38645317358835971522011-08-04T19:31:23.704-05:002011-08-04T19:31:23.704-05:00Ana, The oxygen theives you speak of are part of t...Ana, The oxygen theives you speak of are part of the price one pays for a high profile. Pity the fools. Thank you; you keep me hanging on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-39283480742634055042011-08-04T18:38:24.844-05:002011-08-04T18:38:24.844-05:00Ana,
Love love love what you do here and missing y...Ana,<br />Love love love what you do here and missing you already. Take a break (I just have, although for no real reason), but you will come back. Won't you? Please!<br /><br />As the saying goes: don't let the b*stards grind you down.Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374469353415719429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-10629591803507389912011-08-02T21:02:35.251-05:002011-08-02T21:02:35.251-05:00Ana! Don't be discouraged by the petty, it'...Ana! Don't be discouraged by the petty, it's all they have to offer so pity them....I agree with almost every other 40+ positive posts that I love your blog, and you know I'm a black belt record nerd! I partially blame myself for not giving you enough positive feedback, but you make peoples' days brighter!!!!Colbyhttp://www.youtube.com/colbitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-11050354095574456052011-08-01T08:57:27.294-05:002011-08-01T08:57:27.294-05:00ana
I still log in every day to see if you are bac...ana<br />I still log in every day to see if you are back,miss you very much both the music and the way you write about it,hope to see you soon again<br />max from swedenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-1945306612326670112011-07-30T18:06:03.785-05:002011-07-30T18:06:03.785-05:00A NOLA-style wedding parade, complete with a secon...A NOLA-style wedding parade, complete with a second-line band, just passed my house here in Brooklyn. Thought of you.<br /><br />-jJer.Epshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505967128773009552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-17226390517138262612011-07-28T11:32:24.842-05:002011-07-28T11:32:24.842-05:00Dear, dear Ana-b:
First off, I blame myself. Wher...Dear, dear Ana-b:<br /><br />First off, I blame myself. Where I used to respond with enthusiasm to many of your stellar posts, now I feel like that I have become too repetitive and unoriginal in my expressions of admiration, and so I slack off in providing my share of the wave of frequent positive responses which, in their outnumbering, can render the occasional oddball or negative energy creature less visible/meaningful/influential. Judging by the number and style of the other comments so far, I'm not the only one who has made this mistake.<br /><br />Second, I can completely relate to your stalker's infatuation, though I do hate to admit it. You are OBVIOUSLY beautiful in spirit, hip, smart and fun. You're even somewhat of an audio geek - for a girl. A very, very attractive catch in my book. Perhaps it is not meant to be in this lifetime - you are apparently pretty well settled and I am a happily married man, far away. But you do seem to be a "girl that radiates that charm," to quote the poet Arthur Alexander. Face it, you've probably been beating them off with a stick all your life, why should the internet be any different?<br /><br />If you are not blushing yet then I guess I am losing my touch.<br /><br />That's it: I'm gonna build you a SHWEET tube phono preamp like I promised. You should be getting showered with gifts and praise on a constant basis and clearly I, for but one example, have been remiss in providing same. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.<br /><br />Now, in case it ISN'T all about ME . . .<br /><br />I bet you are very busy and overextended. You seem to have a lively social whirl and being momma to a little princess can also take some doing. I can imagine keeping your little piece of the internet swept clean might become a low priority at times since you clearly Have A Life.<br /><br />Do the next thing that brings you joy, please. I wouldn't want you following any other path on MY account. But do know that you have touched at least THIS music lover with the strong sense of who and what you are, and who and what you love, which I am so grateful you have been generous enough to share so fully with any and all of us random palookas and nimrods. Exposing your truth to the world is a generous and complicated act. You have done so with beauty and integrity.<br /><br />Thank you again, and always, and forever. You have my faithful support in whatever you decide.<br /><br />Your fan,<br /><br />-jJer.Epshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505967128773009552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-39952943948261333422011-07-28T08:15:31.972-05:002011-07-28T08:15:31.972-05:00I salute and thank you! You have the greatest tast...I salute and thank you! You have the greatest taste in music and I've discovered so much new old stuff on this blog. So whatever you decide to do with this blog, you should know that it's been (and still is) much appreciated.Per/ Stockholm, Swedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-77851827589194487872011-07-27T13:31:12.336-05:002011-07-27T13:31:12.336-05:00un tres grand MERCI car j'ai ecouté de tres be...un tres grand MERCI car j'ai ecouté de tres belles chansons grace à votre travail<br /><br />DDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-25698378866136101512011-07-27T10:06:31.601-05:002011-07-27T10:06:31.601-05:00I wouldn't throw in the towel just yet. What ...I wouldn't throw in the towel just yet. What you do will have even more relevance as our digital world becomes a bit more controlled -- To my old eyes, yer blog is a great slice of musical anthropology which brings me back to part of my childhood (I lived in New Orleans for several years back in the early 60's while my Dad was stationed at Camp Leroy Johnson). I've been writing a food blog for over four years and every once in awhile I gotta just take a break -- in the interim I run some of my favorite old posts. Anyhow, if you cash in yer chips just let me say Thanks for all the great sounds.Chef JP Gelinashttp://www.cheffromhell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-26448494520979884712011-07-27T08:12:40.360-05:002011-07-27T08:12:40.360-05:00Hey man don't let the cunts let ya down - you&...Hey man don't let the cunts let ya down - you're the king! Look at the reactions above! We're all pupils and eager to learn our way in the cool world of music - lead us thou shepperd!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-495549342748143742011-07-27T04:12:50.036-05:002011-07-27T04:12:50.036-05:00Ana, I can only echo what's been said by other...Ana, I can only echo what's been said by others in appreciation of your fine blog. I'm all of 63, I got my first taste of New Orleans R&B around 1961 ("Mother-in-Law"!), have been hooked ever since, and The Singing Bones consistently comes up with aural delights I've never heard before. Also your fresh woman's take on the whole thing is a huge plus, giving you an automatic edge over the boring male nerdy tone of most music blogs. Don't bother even responding to the knockers - they're only doing it to attract attention. And don't even feel you have to post often - your posts are worth waiting for! Long may you grace the internet. Yours, Pete W in London.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-3932012144734688942011-07-26T20:51:27.216-05:002011-07-26T20:51:27.216-05:00Ana-
I love your city and its music (many friends ...Ana-<br />I love your city and its music (many friends there- it's like a second home to me), and I LOVE your blog! I'm only sorry I haven't commented more frequently, but I know there are many who may not post an opinion who really appreciate what you do..... the world-online and in general- seems to be scourged with assholes of all stripes. I hope we don't let 'em win. Do whatever you gotta, but know that there are a lot more on your side than not.<br />Peace from Chicago, JeffJeff Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-52321877942899568962011-07-26T20:30:16.423-05:002011-07-26T20:30:16.423-05:00Please ignore the assholes, they're a very sma...Please ignore the assholes, they're a very small minority, and an unfortunate byproduct of the internet. <br /><br />I've enjoyed almost every side you've posted, and appreciate the historical research you've done; it makes the music even better!<br /><br />I've purchased several CDs by the artists I've been introduced to here and hope to buy more. Thanks for your efforts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-71904112172961619442011-07-26T15:19:36.809-05:002011-07-26T15:19:36.809-05:00Yeah, don't let the haters get you down. Keep...Yeah, don't let the haters get you down. Keep your delete button handy, and don't respond to comments when you're tired, like I do occasionally and unfortunately. Keep up the great work!Erniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589056878160272070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-9571124570348204272011-07-26T09:17:48.255-05:002011-07-26T09:17:48.255-05:00I enjoy your site VERY much and I'm sorry for ...I enjoy your site VERY much and I'm sorry for the few jerks out there who can't simply enjoy the GREAT music and fun, informative notes. Please know that (and you can already see from the comments here) there are MANY of us who don't get to comment as much as we'd like to but we are enjoying each and every post immensely!! I hope you will reconsider and continue to post and promote this GREAT music which otherwise would sit on a dusty shelf somewhere. Thanks Ana!!!!! Kevin from New York......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-61709369908000636282011-07-26T07:17:41.378-05:002011-07-26T07:17:41.378-05:00I am so sorry to hear of the problems you have enc...I am so sorry to hear of the problems you have encountered. Most of what you mention seems to be pretty rife out there though obviously very distressing when you find yourself the target but being one of a smaller number of female music bloggers the weirdo must be an added annoyance. I think your many fans (myself included) who have already left comments have put their finger on it, that those that do these things are sad loners & to be pitied while you as a poster & we as fans of the stuff you post are part of a sort of community all deriving happiness from this thing. I along with everyone else hope you don't give up the blog but obviously what makes you feel happiest is the most important thing here. <br /><br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-79287242249244290932011-07-26T06:46:02.150-05:002011-07-26T06:46:02.150-05:00I recently discovered your blog through a link on ...I recently discovered your blog through a link on Twilightzone, it's wonderful to hear a captivating and unique collection. I'm sad to see how another good blog will close. A blog that shares and disseminates knowledge about beautiful music. I feel quite embarrassing hearing that some people judge a good job by the way or with absurd prejudices. Sorry so much for my bad grammar, I hope that the meaning of the message reaches the correct destination. My support and greetings from Spain. ¡Gracias por compartir!.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-4450642618133664382011-07-26T06:19:31.923-05:002011-07-26T06:19:31.923-05:00Hi Ana,
I'm a big fan of your blog and am sad ...Hi Ana,<br />I'm a big fan of your blog and am sad to hear that you have had to deal with anything other than overwhelmingly positive feedback.Thank you so much for all the great tunes you've shared with us all and sorry its taken a long time to express my gratitude.I believe that there are many more like me who have been inwardly very appreciative of what you do.The people who have been negative are jealous and miserable-unable to do anything creative for themselves spend their time poking holes in other peoples good work.I sincerely hope that you choose to continue what you're doing-that's entirely your call-you've done a great job so far,greatly appreciated by many..Simon in Londonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-72613909577936756192011-07-26T05:32:18.426-05:002011-07-26T05:32:18.426-05:00Dear Ana, I love your site. I have been to the New...Dear Ana, I love your site. I have been to the New Orleans Jazz Festival 4 times and the Mardi Gras twice admittedly a long time ago before I had small children. I love New Orleans and especially New Orleans music. You are a connection to one of the great cultural epicentres of this world. Plus you bring to our ears records I've never heard of, that are not available on CD. You provide an incredible service to humanity. I have learned so much. For example Eddie Bo. I saw Eddie Bo in New Orleans in 1994 and nobody knew who he was. Sad. Do not give up. I for one am very very grateful. From Johnnie K in Auckland New Zealandweb_starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346137947415959845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-84337363634121516642011-07-25T22:46:43.548-05:002011-07-25T22:46:43.548-05:00hey Ana,you got one of the best blogs going as far...hey Ana,you got one of the best blogs going as far as i'm concerned,love the music and your writing puts a smile on my face,there will always be some retards out there telling you whats right or what to do - just ignore them.<br />love from sweden - <br />maxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-76827084031039983862011-07-25T20:49:53.301-05:002011-07-25T20:49:53.301-05:00okay, I never write comments but your note touched...okay, I never write comments but your note touched me. There are those who exist only to drag down whether with picayune details or inappropriate behavior. Please don't let them grind you down. Your love and enthusiasm for music jumps off the screen and I would hate that voice to be stilled because I (and I suspect many others) are so busy enjoying what you share that we leave these boards to trolls and fools who never stand as tall as when they have their foot on someone else's neck. Do what oyu need ot do but I hope it includes spreading the wordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881301417977354358.post-84926726454650632742011-07-25T18:50:49.675-05:002011-07-25T18:50:49.675-05:00I second the arabic saying, the dogs bark but the ...I second the arabic saying, the dogs bark but the caravan moves on, so don't let the haters knock you out, know that they are just the static found between the words & passionate vibes you send out with your posts. I know how exhausting life gets as you get older & life & kids & work start to intrude more & more so even if the posts are 2-3 days, 2-3 weeks or even 2-3 months apart, the knowledge & music you impart are priceless. Thanks for it all.<br />TorchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com