[dar-list] Carrying the Torch

[Shawn Proctor]

Dear Darlings,

As a member of the list since '95, I remember when this was a happening
place.  I learned more about her music here than I could have ever on my
own.  Dar-listers were whip smart. There were silly arguments, of
course, but it was almost like an extended family.  As I was not
subscribed in recent years I can't comment as to the current state of
affairs or why they have come to pass.

However, I plan to carry her music forward in any case. As a person who
plays a multitude of her songs I will be a practical Dar Juke Box at The
Golden Monkeys, our Philly Folk Fest Camp Site, in a couple weeks.  (I
ask again: anyone coming out?!) 

And over the years I have (and will continue to) introduced every person
I meet to her music. Lots of them have gone on to buy her CDs and attend
the concerts. 

Dar Williams started as a grass roots movement and I hope that she and
we continue to nurture the list as a part of that.  Just my two cents.
My apologies if this sounded arrogant, as my part has been a small one
indeed compared to the greater community.

Here's a question to help generate some discussion:
When did Dar get involved with Gandalf Murphy?  And could this be the
start of a new evolution in her music?

I've seen him twice at the Philly Folk Festival (he's from South Philly,
in fact) and the man is a delight.  Still, it's such a wacky pairing!  

-- Shawn Proctor
My site: www.myspace.com/shawnproctor
My Camp's site: www.myspace.com/thegoldenmonkeys 

"In the laughing times we know we are lucky, In the quiet times we know
that we are blessed, And we will not be alone."