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Jack Rose “Luck In The Valley” Record Release And Memorials

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There will be memorial shows for the late Jack Rose in Philly and NYC on the weekend of February 13 and 14th. The first will also double as the record release for his upcoming Thrill Jockey disc Luck In The Valley.

2/13/2010 :
From settingsuns.org :

Jack Rose passed away suddenly at home in Philadelphia on December 5. He was widely regarded as the most profound exponent of acoustic guitar playing of his generation. Jack grew to be loved and admired by a great many people through his live performances, electric personality, profound cooking skills and a general mastery in the art of friendship. This concert is a release party for his new album Luck In The Valley and an occasion to celebrate and remember the good Dr. Ragtime. The artists performing were all dear friends of Jack’s and admired by him musically.

This event takes place at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N. 7th St, on Saturday 2/13 at 7pm. The list of performers is trans-Atlantic and impressive…

D. Charles Speer & The Helix
Thurston Moore | Paul Flaherty | Chris Corsano
Michael Chapman
Pelt
The Black Twig Pickers
Glenn Jones
Byron Coley
Meg Baird | Chris Forsyth
Magajam Booze Band
DJ Ian Nagoski
Video clips curated by Tara Young

The show is 21+, and tickets can be purchased here for $18.
For more info, please email brooke.sietinsons (at) gmail.com

2/14/2010 :
“A Valentine For Jack Rose” at Issue Project Room, Brooklyn NY
February 14, 2010, 8PM doors, 8:30 start
$8-15 sliding scale

Micheal Chapman
Steve Gunn
The Black Twig Pickers
Glenn Jones
Tom Carter
Marcia Bassett
Pelt

For more info, email regina (at) frontporchproductions.org

Strange Attractors Announces Release Date For “The Things We Used To Do” DVD

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Strange Attractors Audio House has set a release date for The Things We Used To Do, a DVD of performances by Glenn Jones and the late Jack Rose. Here is the news item, from their website :

“Coming March 23, 2010 will be the long-awaited release of The Things That We Used to Do, a very special, intimate performance DVD of Jack Rose and Glenn Jones, each artist playing solo and together. The footage was shot expressly for this project in a loft in Brooklyn, NY. The takes are live, but the performances are not in front of an audience, but rather in front of the camera. The result is both a mini-documentary and a total celebration of two artists, collaborators, best of friends whose art serves to illuminate the breadth of solo guitar, from its roots to where it is today, and how the tradition is being carried forward on into the future. Includes a 30-minute interview of each player together by Byron Coley, and bonus live footage shot in concert in Philadelphia, March 2009. A one of a kind, remarkable document of the two leading lights of solo acoustic steel string guitar in their prime.”

File this one under VERY highly anticipated!

Remembering Jack Rose

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In this post, I’m going to compile some links remembering the late Jack Rose. I’ll update whenever I come across something pertinent.

Dr. Ragtime, a new site dedicated to Jack… lots of pictures, stories, and links to remembrances.

NY Times Obituary

Philadelphia Daily News Obituary

The original Arthur Blog announcement and comments

Tompkins Square Records – “Remembering Jack”

WFMU’s “Remembering Jack Rose” note on Facebook

Small Town Romance / Yair Yona – “An Open Letter to Jack Rose”

Strange Glue – A Farewell To Jack Rose

Pitchfork – “R.I.P. Jack Rose” w/ videos

VHF Records – “Jack Rose, 1971-2009”

Hans Chew on Jack Rose

…if you know of an article, blog post or testimonial that should be posted here, please email a link to workandworryguitar (at) gmail (dot) com, or post it in the comments section. Thanks.