--- In audities@yahoogroups.com, Jeffrey_Rose@e... wrote:
> I'm a huge CvS fan.  I own every record and do my best to spread 
the word
> about his music and I've passed on my praise in a few emails over 
the span
> of 8 years or so.   I beg him to come to the Northeast because I 
only make
> it to SF once every 6-7 years or so (I did catch him at the Hotel 
Utah in
> 1998!). 

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@@@@ Have you offered to pay him to come or to set something up for 
him to come?

 A few times (maybe 3-4 times in 8 years), I've also asked him to
> update some of the chord charts on his website for a few of my 
favorite
> older songs.  I get the impression this is some kind of a major 
annoyance
> and imposition to him for some reason.  He never responds to these 
emails
> and the chord charts are never updated.  I know he must be busy 
hustling up
> business in a challenging industry but I feel I've gone out of my 
way to
> make the guy feel like his talent is appreciated.  If I were 
a "niche"
> musical artist like CvS, I think I'd be a little more attentive to 
loyal
> fans.

@@@@@FWIW: 


Sorry, but my guess is that what your hoping he would post isn't 
something he puts as much value in as you do or he simply doesn't 
have the time. Naturally, I really couldn't say or possibly know…
other I don't think it makes him a bad guy. Probably makes him a 
human. Does any artist really owe us anything for plugging their 
music or buying their music?  I don't think so. 
  
My experience with Chris is that he's a bright, funny and sweet guy. 
At his show in Minneapolis, he noticed my wife wincing a bit per the 
loud music of the Autumn Leaves. He rushed out to his van and grabbed 
a pair of earplugs for us both. Yes, maybe a small little gesture but 
a kind one. That's more my impression of him. I hosted 2 living room 
shows with him in the past and caught him live in Minneapolis a few 
times. At one of the shows, someone had complained about the artwork 
on a CD of his per how it was cut or something. I think it was posted 
on Audities. Chris showed up at the show with a new CD with new cover 
art for the guy.  Again, a small thing but for me a telling one.  

I personally feel a bit embarrassed even sharing what I have 
regarding Chris (which is saying something coming from me) but I feel 
even more uncomfortable with the list discussing his character.  Just 
my opinion.  

Best, Steve D