Fire records are proud to be reissuing the complete works of rainer ptacek, the phenomenal and much beloved slide guitarist from tucson, arizona, who originated giant sands sound from the bands inception, as well as creating. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Its been 20 years since rainer shed his mortal coil, leaving us a legacy of work that we continue to share and release. Highlights include a radio session, pre giant sand as giant sandworms and magical performances in groningen, holland from the sublime rainer ptacek. I do the show for myself as a form of therapy and i do it for you the rfw family around the world because you keep coming back for more. Big house in memphis back in 1996, fuzz magazine yes, such a thing existed asked billy gibbons if there. He did mostly his own compositions, and he has been widely covered. They had a record release party at shea stadium in the luxury boxes complete with catering and booze. Nel 1956, i genitori di origini ceche, fuggono da berlino est e arrivano a chicago. Includes unlimited streaming of beyond the valley of rain 30th anniversary via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac. Oscar peterson stephane grapelli quartet 3 days ago rockasteria. This vp at columbia records, steve rabalski was there and a few months later springsteen had that glory days song and john fogertys whole album was about. Hear the all things considered program for september 5, 1996. The second blacky record 1986s heartland was followed three years later by the third, sage advice.
His father was a czech soldier who met his german mother in east berlin. Rainer ptacek biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. His guitar technique, which incorporated slide, fingerpicking, tape loops and electronic manipulation, earned him admiration of some notable musicians such as robert plant and billy gibbons. Recently, i found an old box of cassette tapesthings even i couldnt destroy. Satin sheets commemorating the 40th anniversary of the beginning of his recording career, the rainer music archive is issuing rainer ptacek s first ever album, avid demo list. Souled american six feet of snow around the horn,1990 chicago roots rockers souled american pioneered the alternative country movement of the early 90s before the music boasted either a name or a fan following. Sep 05, 20 rainer ptacek live at the performance center every time i play this record, im completely lost. Originally self released on cassette in 1979, none of this extremely rare material has ever been reissued in any form until now. Join facebook to connect with robin ptacek and others you may know. Giant sand was the primary outlet for the stylistic curveballs and sundamaged songcraft of howe gelb, a pennsylvaniaborn singerguitarist who formed the fourpiece giant sandworms after relocating to tuscon, arizona in the mid70s. Unfortunately, the blog have problems with unstability of internet itself, the site from which i was uploading music was shut down, and i tried to manage somehow, using youtube links and albums that exist on deezer.
Noel has been a follower of the site since its beginning back in 1997. One moment im dancing, in other im nailed with shadow of close death, which slowly drips from rainer s lips. In 2002, jesvs cristvs was the first website to broadcast their hit single the hindu times, even before. And then, suddenly occured to me, maybe is this point of life, dance, man, soon you will be nothing. A tribute to rainer ptacek 2012, mp3, 320 kbps via torrent or magnet link. American guitarist, singer and songwriter performing primarily under the name rainer, born 7 june 1951 in east berlin, gdr now germany and died from a brain tumor 12 november 1997.
Rainer listen and stream free music, albums, new releases. Jan 12, 2017 guest artists over the last 3 decades have included victoria williams, neko case, juliana hatfield, pj harvey, vic chesnutt, steve wynn, vicki peterson, rainer ptacek, m. His unique guitar technique, which incorporated slide. It was recorded at the upstairs studio and wavelab studio. American guitarist, singer and songwriter performing primarily under the name rainer, born 7 june 1951 in east berlin, gdr now germany and died from a. He was not widely known to the general public, but with his own distinctive approach to blues and guitar techniques he earned the reputation of musicians musician. No less than the new yorker once wrote jeffrey foucault, sings stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native midwest and they know from literate. The other day, i was in the kitchen, preparing dinner. As their archivist, i will be posting some wonderful material some. On rainer ptacek and the giant sandworms firstever gig by billy sedlmayr tucson, az july 20, 2017. Bluesy slideguitar is his sound, and he also records under the name rainer. Following the reissue of the tribute album the inner flame.
American guitarist, singer and songwriter performing primarily under the name rainer, born 7 june 1951 in east berlin, gdr now germany and. I have tried with limited success to get fish battered and chocolate that has been fried in. Radio free wohlman is a labour of love for all of the artists featured. I was surprised by this show because the music of the late rainer ptacek i previously knew of was mostly acoustic. Discover and download music with our free personalized discovery tools. After releasing the ep will wallow and roam after the ruin in 1980, gelb fired everyone but bassist scott gerber although founding guitarist rainer ptacek. As their archivist, i will be posting some wonderful material some of which has previously circulated but will be remastered. Rainer ptacek i am very excited to be able to provide some select material from the personal family archives in tucson az of the late rainer ptacek who passed away in november of 1997. Nov 05, 2010 heres another dose of dylan done differently, including a few mrml favouredacts like john wesley harding, peter case and richard thompson with the performing gibsons and a heavy shot of classic rock which fortunately includes early vintage yardbrids and joe cocker but unfortunately also, bob weirs ratdog that will have varying degrees of interest to readers here, though hopefully many. I was utterly in love with music at the time, but it was very much limited to what id hear on radio 1 in the mornings or weekends, failing which it making an appearance on top of the pops.
Greetings to everyone, my name is laslo friop and i live in budapest in the suburb of erzsebetarvos and i would like to thank mr jc for allowing me to compile todays piece for the vinyl villain i met jc on a trip to glasgow a few years ago and he taught me all about its quality food and music. Rainer ptacek 19511997 was an american guitarist and singersongwriter whose work influenced many musicians. Rainer ptacek worried spirits 2017, sun yellow vinyl, vinyl. Rainer ptacek live at the performance center 2001 192 fc rick derringer knighted by the blues 2009 320 fc road dawgz say what bluesita 2007 224 fc rod piazza and the mighty flyers blues quartet soul monster 2009 320 roxy perry in my sweet time 2008 vbr fc shawn pittman meridian 2009 224 fc. Gene clark gene clark with the gosdin brothers 1967 us, a glorious countrified psych folk rock album, 2014 japan blu spec remaster and expanded 3 days ago the dbs repercussion. Rainer ptacek june 7, 1951 november 12, 1997 was a tucson, arizonabased guitarist, singer, and songwriter. As on the last couple, its a zip file containing all the songs and an xml file. Jan 31, 2008 tuscon, arizona based guitarist, singer, and songwriter rainer ptacek pictured above unfortunately passed away in 1997. Dec 31, 2019 new episodes every tuesday and friday subscribe. The late tucson guitarist rainer ptaceks life and music is examined by blurts fred mills. Shortly before gelb moved back to tucson, ptacek assembled a group with drummer billy sedlmayer and bass player david seger to form the giant sandworms.
Sky high download 2008 320 sky high have guitar will travel 0000 256. Rainer s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Avid demo list is available for download only at rainers bandcamp page. Souled american six feet of snow around the horn,1990. All songs written by gabriel sullivan except for life is fine rainer ptacek and the gardens chris gaffney. Rainer ptacek live at the performance center by funhouse77 on grooveshark. Welcome to the official home page of the late rainer ptacek.
Unfortunately our funds are diminishing and we have no way to pay for the expensive treatment our priest. Yet in hungary on that day in 1999, a lesser known musical phenomenon occurred. Ward, isobel campbell, nearly all members of the band poi dog pondering, and indiosa patsy jean gelb and browns daughter. Ptacek home offers general contracting services and custom furniture, covering all aspects of building and design. Ptacek released his own worried spirits in 1992 to much acclaim. Everyone died instantly except, as a miracle, our beloved priest. After releasing the ep will wallow and roam after the ruin in 1980, gelb fired everyone but bassist scott gerber although founding guitarist rainer ptacek returned to the fold many times in the future and started over as simply giant sand, essentially a oneman band backed by a revolving cast of players. Rainer ptacek guitar, vocals howe gelb guitar nick augustine bass billy sedlmeyr drums this was part of kxcifms.
Giant sandworms will wallow and roam after the ruin ep 1980 arizona legend howe gelbs debut recording, on white vinyl, was released on boneless records 5 years before changing the name to giant sand. From the announcement by english cathy who can pass along your respects to rainer s family november 12, 1997, tucson, arizona 12. Features song lyrics for emmylou harriss the inner flame a tribute to rainer ptacek album. For going on two decades, the unassuming wisconsin singersongwriter has been quietly releasing some of the best folk records of the current century. The release, in may 1976, of the debut 45 by the ramones completely passed me by. Souled american six feet of snow around the horn,1990 chicago roots rockers souled american pioneered the alternative country movement of the early 90s. Rainer ptacek rainer ptacek, also known mononymously as rainer june 7, 1951 november 12, 1997, was a tucson, arizonabased american guitarist and singersongwriter. There, he met germanborn guitar virtuoso rainer ptacek, who was playing.
And suddenly, there was no choice anymore, i was his, completely. The nightmares released this garage rock 7 record on coyote records twintone distibutor and it rocks. Includes unlimited streaming of various artists the inner flame a tribute to rainer ptacek via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Peekyous people search has 26 people named michael ptacek and you can find info, photos, links, family members and more. Fill out the form below to submit a question for the podcast. Mention the name rainer ptacek to a lover of original contemporary blues or national steel guitars and there will be an awed silence. I came upon a green tdk with the words giant sandworms 1st gig scrolled on it. Rainer died too young of an unoperable brain tumor on november 12. The red transmission number will allow you to download the wav file to add to your library. In september in what is now known as victory square in budapest the crowds had started to form to chant antigovernment slogans and chants, the police had been heavy handed and we screamed at them ez mind ossze keptelenseg which roughly translated into hungarian means we will be free, we will win. Jan 12, 2017 members have included keyboardist chris cacavas of green on red, bassist paula jean brown who was briefly a member of the gogos and was married to gelb at the time, mark walton of the dream syndicate and continental drifters, drummer tom larkins later to become a jonathan richman sideman.
A tribute to rainer ptacek, fire records begin the rainer ptacek reissue series in earnest with the. I had it on cassette when it first came out, but ive never managed to replace that cassette with a cd copy. Rainer ptacek june 7, 1951 november 12, 1997 was a tucson, arizona based guitarist and singersongwriter. Noel and liam always kept close contact with the website. Remembering rainer ptacek with arizona illustrated november, 2019 by brent thomas in music by now youre probably familiar with my love for rainer ptacek. Rainer ptacek, also known mononymously as rainer june 7, 1951 november 12, 1997, was a tucson, arizonabased american guitarist and singersongwriter. Beyond the valley of rain 30th anniversary giant sand. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Meanwhile, he started writing songs and remained in contact with ptacek, talking to him often on the phone about starting up a band. The contents of this beautifully packaged box set are well chosen and all their albums are represented here, though not always with the same version that would appear on the final album giving long term fans who already own all the catalogue incentive to invest in this. Rainer ptacek tribute unknown emmylou harris 339 the good book atlantic 830082 ca 14 october 1997 woodland sound studio, 1011 woodland st. It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved rainer, who slipped away to a greater realm with so much music still left to give. Rainer ptacek, also known mononymously as rainer june 7, 1951 november 12, 1997. Rainer listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos rainer.
The first band of blacky ranchette album was released way back in 1983. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. See the tribute album the inner flame of 1997, where artists like emmylou harris, vic chesnutt and robert plant featured. It was recorded for 400 dollars and was largely a rainer ptacek and howe gelb notion.