Just for the record, folks: It's Robynn Ragland, not "Robyann"

She and I just had dinner and had a laugh about the name mistake.

--Ken


On 8/4/05 11:28 AM, "Cathy Gale" <cat_pop@hotmail.com> wrote:

>  From: "Stephen Thorn" <youngthorn@earthlink.net>
> 
> I'll add to Stephen comments
> 
>> 
>> ROBYANN RAGLAND and  WENDIE COLTER (with ROB LAUFER) performed fine,
>> "semi-unplugged" sets. BETH THORNLEY has joined a growing group of very
>> strong female songwriters (Paula Kelley, Kat Parsons, and many, many more)
>> who are making their mark at IPO.
> 
> I missed Robyann's set but Wendie Colter was in fine form.  Definitely at
> her best
> 
>> 
>> CLOUD ELEVEN is most definitely Rick Gallego. But on this night, it was
> also
>> Cosmo Topper (percussion), Rick Hromadka (bass), and Zane Drake (guitar).
>> The quartet rotated their set between the three C-11 discs and Rick's
>> legendary early work with Jiffypop. An inspiring show!
> 
> I totally enjoyed Rick's set.  Lots of really nice harmonies.
> 
>> 
>> KIRSTEN PROFFIT kept the high level of songwriting continuing with her
>> energetic set, and strong performances by ROVER 2000 and SCARLET CRUSH
> kept
>> the crowd (good turnout for a Wednesday) entertained. All the musicians
>> stormed the stage (this was 5 Alarm music/Rescue Records Night) for an
>> encore salute to World Party!
> 
> I remembering seeing Kirsten Proffit last year and thinking she was one of
> the weaker IPO artists.  Not so this time around.  She as accoumpanied by
> bassit Bruce Witkin (Supremium).  That totally added to her set.
> 
> Rover 2000 is Phil Rosenthal's (20 Cent Crush) new band.  They put a on a
> rocking set.
> 
> And Scarlet Crush....  wow what a way to end the evening.   Total power pop.
> It had been a couple of years since I seen Scarlet Crush.  Made rememeber
> just how good they really are.
> 
> And Stephen ....... thanks for the recommendation on Spring Collection .....
> you don't have to go join a convent  ;-)
> 
> Cathy
> 
>