From: KZawodni@aol.com 

Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 7:14 PM

To: Livesin60s@aol.com

Subject: Back to the Dirt.

First quick pass is that you are one impressive dude.

You have spent lifetimes picking the guitar. It is obvious you are an

incredible musician, but I am afraid I have my doubts about you as a

vocalist. It's not that your bad, it's just that your so...well...Arlo

Guthrie (whom I adore). Perhaps we need another Arlo and I'm just behind the

times a bit. I feel like you have another voice that is perhaps more

intimate, more vulnerable.

I would be most interested to hear you sing a lullaby, or a serious love

ballad where you sing as if you've never been hurt.

I'm sorry, I hope you're up to hearing this feedback. I afraid I run with a

crowd who's motto is "...tell the truth, faster". It can be a bit harsh at

times, but always honest, always loving.

Bravo on the CD, outrageous lyrics, smashing success. I know the blood,

sweat and money that go into this kind of venture. When do you release your

second CD? Yours, Kate Z.

From: Rocknroots@aol.com

Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 12:45 PM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: Re: Brian Gladstone Friday March 24th

It's a hell of a drive from NYC...even for a great show. But, thanks for the invitation.

best,

Ann

From: Dan Shortt  [SMTP:dshortt@home.com]

Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 4:06 PM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: the morning after.....

Hi Brian... Dave here at Dan's place...I enjoyed your show last night, it

inspired me to go home and clean my guitar strings, and while I was at it, I

did the dishes. Thanks.

Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 11:35 AMTo: Brian Gladstone Analogue Guy

Subject: Re: RE: Brian Gladstone Friday March 24th

Brian, oh my God........I am going to have to kill you now....

what am I going to do with you!!!!!! your embarrassing me...I mean I think you

are funny Yes, but other people may think I am a little odd, a little out there

to think you are funny, and may not think it is funny......if you repeat this, you know I will have to 

kill you and then it would be very messy and I would have to go to jail...

d

From: Debi.Bryan@merisel.com 

Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:14 AM

To: Returns to Holy Joes

Subject: Re: Brian Gladstone Friday March 24th

your too funny you know.  write a book, I promise to buy it

Debi Bryan 

Re: cd

Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 2:42:51 AM Eastern Standard Time

From: Annelise Noronha anoronha@passport.ca 

hey there brian,
I listened to some of your cd today and loved it, a lot!  I only listened
to some of it because my cd player at home is dodgy and doesn't play all
tracks, but I'm taking it to work this week to listen at the studio.
And do you mind if I learn some of the backups and get up and sing with
you?
Stay dirty, dirt-boy,
annelise : )  annelise noronha - Check out the Wish Factory

From: robert digioia digioia@rocketmail.com

Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 5:08 PM

To: Brian Gladstone - Mr. Dirt

Subject: Re: get back

Hi Brian:

As you say..."get back to the dirt"...This is

something I have pondered and thought about but I have

come to a conclusion about this. A book I have been

reading put it this way.Though many like to call this

time that we are now present in and a part of as the

"Information Age", it should more correctly be called

the age of "Missing Information". Many people no

longer remember or know how to "get back to the dirt".

See ya soon, Rob (Robert is very humble -- he is the Producer / Sound engineer of 'Back to the Dirt')

From: TigreDiOro@aol.com 

Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 5:29 AM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: Re: Spring Performance Schedule ...

Thanks for the schedule..you never know who may show up sometime (g)

From: MAYFAYJAY@aol.com 

Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 9:58 AM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: Re: Spring Performance Schedule ...

Not coming near Tennessee? Wish you were - I'd come see you - Hope things

are well -- sounds like it!!!  Marian

From: KZawodni@aol.com 

Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 7:37 PM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: Re: Catch Brian on the Rock'n'Roots Radio Program

So sorry I missed your music. I'm sure it would have been most

interesting. Hope the radio exposure made your sales soar!

Only my kindest thoughts,

Kate Z.

From: honeydtp@pathcom.com

Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2000 1:45 AM

To: Brian

Subject: Sun surrounded by stars

Hope you had a great time at the Juno's. Thought we saw you in the audience but unsure. Keep shining!!

honeypi

From: gary tate (independent Toronto music journalist) garytate42@netscape.net

Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 7:30 PM

To: brian gladstone

Subject: Fwd: [Hope To See You On Tuesday Feb 29 -- ]

I'll try and make it there. If I can't, I promise I'll see you very soon. In

the meanwhile keep me informed on your gigs, etc. You are a very committed

artist, and this world needs more people like you.

From: Bruce Iglauer  (Received via Snail Mail)

Alligator Records and Artist Management Inc.

P.O. Box 60234, Chicago Il, 60660

Dear Brian,

Thanks for the CD. You're a very good and tasteful picker whose music flows well

As we're a blues label, a lot of this wasn't up my ally, but I want to compliment you on the fine playing.

Vocals were a bit spotty, but you're a good story teller. This isn't for Alligator, but I hope you find the right label house.

Best

Bruce Iglauer

robert digioia digioia@rocketmail.com   (engineer and producer of Back to the Dirt CD) 

(Robert worked with Brian for two years as he produced, engineered and mixed the CD - Back to the Dirt)

Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 9:02 PM

To: The Dirt - Feb 2000

Subject: Re: Anatomy of An Analogue Guy as Seen by Karen Bliss

Pretty cooolllll...it sounds like she really gave the cd a close listen. I also really like the part about

'finger picking master.'  Talk to you soon

Rob.. 

From: honey adler honeydtp@pathcom.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 2:54 PM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: Re: Rock 'n' Roots Radio

Getting there is half the fun Being there is number 1.

You've done it all my friend Proud to be part of it all

Thanks for cluing me in on things. Glad to have been there way back then

As you said we've gone through a lot Now we know nothing has been lost

What we've learned along the winding road Is that perseverance makes dreams come true

Be it friendship, or work or play Now I know it's never flushed away.

Well my friend I'll keep trucking on And maybe I'll get there one day.

To leave MY MARK TO ONE AND ALL.

honeypi

From: cethomas@idirect.com

Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 9:21 PM

To: Brian

Subject: Great article!

Hi Brian,

Just wanted to let you know I got the email about the upcoming article by

Karen Bliss, the excerpt is great and I think really captured a lot of that

calm positive energy that is you! I hope all is well and that 2000 is being especially kind to you.

Take care and keep smiling!

Christine

From:  KZawodni@aol.com  

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 10:29 AM

To: Livesin60s@aol.com

Subject: Your kind of humor...

Thank you for the positive energy you pour into our universe.

Kate Z.Subj: 

Re: Anatomy of An Analogue Guy as Seen by Karen Bliss
Date: 2/14/00 8:24:21 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: Daniel_Laferriere@manulife.com 
To: livesin60s@aol.com (The Dirt - Feb 2000 )
Since you are going to tour this summer does that mean that you won't be playing
poker with us for a while.
Daniel R. Laferriere

From: Rocknroots@aol.com  

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 11:15 AM

To: Livesin60s@aol.com; brian@backtothedirt.com

Subject: Rock 'n' Roots Radio

Brian: 

We wanted to advise you that "Who Killed Betty Two Shoes" will be played on

our "Sole Music" program airing throughout the US and Australia during the

week of March 9, 2000. For your interest, I'm including the playlist* in

this email so you can see the good company you're sharing on this broadcast.

For information on Rock 'n' Roots and its stations, please visit our website

at: www.rocknroots.com 

Best wishes,

Ann (Sternberg)

co-host/producer

Rock 'n' Roots 

www.rocknroots.com

*Sole Music

Rock 'n' Roots #00-0010

Broadcast Dates: 3/9/00 - 3/15/00

Maria Muldaur::Travelin' Shoes::Waitress in the Donut Shop

Lyle Lovett: Flyin' Shoes::Step Inside This House

Christine Lavin::High Heel Shoes::Compass

Brian Gladstone::Who Killed Betty Two Shoes?::Back to the Dirt

Elmore James::Madison Blues::Chess Blues Classics

Elvin Bishop::Travelin' Shoes::Live Raisin' Hell

Little Feat::Sailin' Shoes::Waiting for Columbus

Jelly Roll Morton::Shoeshiner's Drag::Mr. Jelly Lord

Paul Simon::Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes::Graceland

Boozoo Chavis::Paper in My Shoe::Imperial Legendary Masters

Adam Ant::Goody Two Shoes::Super Hits

Carl Perkins::Blue Suede Shoes::Greatest Hits - Finest Performances

Bernice Lewis::Red Cowboy Boots::Isle of Spirit

From: SplashZine@aol.com 

Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 11:29 AM

To: Livesin60s@aol.com

Subject: Thank you!

Hi Brian!

I received your CD last week and just got a chance to play it yesterday.

It's very good! I think there's a similarity between your style and that of

Arlo Guthrie ... I picked up on that easily. I especially enjoy the

harmonies and guitar work. Good job!! Thanks again for sending your music,

and I think it is so interesting about the "Analog Guy/Man" connection with 

Michael Campbell!! Take care, Melanie 

Subj: Ha Ha
Date: 1/06/00 12:35:43 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: gshave@csolve.net (Gail Shave)
To: Livesin60s@aol.com (Brian Gladstone)

Hi Brian.  No there is not a time limit. I am still listening to your CD .. still think it is great.

When will you hear about the finals for the Juno Awards? Are you playing anywhere around the area

in the near future .. ? .. I would love to come and listen again .. I just love music period. It is unusual

for me to keep playing a particular CD for weeks. I have a wide variety of music that I love and music is

always playing in my home. You are soooo right on about your music .. I hear new things in it all the time,

which intrigues me.  Have a super week. 

Peace and Light.  Gail

From: Prairie Moon, Inc.  prmoon@home.com 

(Michael Campbell is a well know folk singer in the Oklahoma area -- dubbed best acoustic guitar player in the state)

Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 11:26 AM

To: brian@backtothedirt.com 

Subject: Re: An Analogue Guy Trapped in a Digital World ...

Hi, Brian! I love cosmic coincidences too. The older I grow, the more

the Earth shrinks, to the point that I feel everyone is either a

next-door neighbor or a cousin.

Sounds like you're doing great up there in the Great North. I found a

couple of sound clips, including "Car Song." It sounded great but was

disappointingly short. Let's trade CDs so I can hear the whole thing!

If the only thing we have in common is Melanie, we're both lucky guys.

She's sent from Heaven, I just know it.

Michael Campbell

Subj:  Happy Millennium Super Babe            The First Email of the New Millenium is from a Florida Beach Babe...
Date: 1/01/00 6:12:47 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: TigreDiOro@aol.com  (Linda, Boca Raton, Fla)

From: Brett, Janice Janice.Brett@penguin.ca

Sent: December 7, 1999 10:02 AM

To: 'brian@backtothedirt.com'

Subject:  Hi  Brian,

Subj: ROYAL HERALDRY!!
Date: 1999-12-07 5:29:30 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: cwc@pobox.com (The Concerned for Working Children in India)
To: livesin60s@aol.com
Hey, Brian,  soon your birthday will dawn, hopefully bringing e'en more inspiration to
all who are lucky to know you. I`ll have a smoke for you while wishing only the best in the universe to
happen to you. Where's the Party? or are you saving it all for the millenium "do"?
I`m making plans to be in Nepal, my favourite haunt, in mid-Jan for a coupla weeks.
HAVE A GREAT DAY, Brian SHINE ON!  Love Jesse visit us at : www.workingchild.org

From: <guitar@guitar9.com
To: <brian@backtothedirt.com
Sent: November 30, 1999 4:33 PM
Subject: The Undiscovered

Brian:  You have been chosen as the 'Undiscovered Artist' for the December, 1999 edition of Guitar Nine

Records on-line magazine.
The review will be officially 'published' on the Internet on December 1. Congratulations and thanks

again for submitting your creative work. Best of luck. Dan McAvinchey  Guitar Nine Records   http://www.guitar9.com/undiscov22c.html

Subj: Re: Are CJRT FM Listeners Turned on to Back to The Dirt?  (Toronto) 
Date: 1999-11-23 3:39:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: cfriesen@interlog.com (cate friesen)

Yes - have a copy and played a track last week (who killed betty twoshoes)
Cheers, Cate
Cate Friesen   Absolutely Folk 

Subj: Re: Are CKLN 88.1 - Acoustic Routes Listeners Turned on to Back to The Dirt?  (Toronto)
Date: 1999-11-19 7:33:10 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: wortzman@yesic.com (Joel Wortzman)
To: livesin60s@aol.com (Frank Geller, Back-Tracking to the Dirt)
Hi Frank,
Yes, I received the CD Back to the Dirt by Brian Gladstone. I played the first track on Acoustic Routes on Sunday, Nov. 7. Unfortunately, I could not find another song that either fits the format of
my show or that I liked...cheers...Joel

Subj: RE: Are WWPV Listeners Turned on to Back to The Dirt? (Vermont)
Date: 1999-11-19 7:20:49 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: jsheehey@smcvt.edu (John Sheehey)
To: livesin60s@aol.com ('livesin60s@aol.com')
Dear Frank,
Thanks for your message.  We did indeed receive Back to the Dirt, and I have played it on The Folk
Show on WWPV. Thanks,
 Folk Music Programmer WWPV Radio Saint Michael's College One Winooski Park Colchester, VT 05439

From: Subj: Re: Are WPSC-FM Listeners Turned on to Back to The Dirt? (New Jersey)
Date: 1999-11-19 8:55:48 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: DoctorFolk
To: Livesin60s
Yes we received the album. It received a favorable review and is now in the folk "new releases" section of our library. I played Hesitation Blues from it last week. I have to be honest and say that I am less than impressed with Brian's vocals (of course, that's a matter of taste!), but he sure can play the hell out of the guitar! Maybe a couple of instrumentals on the next CD?
Thanks for the service.
Ken Nagelberg, GM WPSC-FM  Wayne, NJ

Subj: Re: Are BBC Radio Listeners Turned on to Back to The Dirt? (England) 

YES!!!!!
Date: 1999-11-19 5:20:52 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: timbo@bcb.yorks.com
To: livesin60s@aol.com (Frank Geller, Back-Tracking to the Dirt)
Hi, Yep, the CD has arrived and is on this weeks daytime playlist. 
All the best from Blighty  Tim Moon, Head of Music, BCB Radio 

Subj: Re: Are ISW Radio Listeners Turned on to Back to The Dirt? (Germany)
Date: 1999-11-19 3:39:05 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:  hajomalo@iiv.de (Malonek Handsomer) To: livesin60s@aol.com (Frank Geller, Back-Tracking to the Dirt)
Dear Frank yes I got it and started listening to it the other day. I'll play it in one of the next shows! It's still growing so more comments will follow soon. Best regards
Hansjoerg (Germany) "Frank Geller, Back-Tracking to the Dirt" schrieb:

From: Patty W <patty__w@yahoo.com>
To: Brian <brian@backtothedirt.com>
Sent: November 5, 1999 4:59 PM
Subject: More digital stuff!
Just finished listening to your CD, time #3.  I poured myself a hot bath , a glass of wine and here I am!  Anyway,  I gotta say.  I'm entirely impressed!  What a  polished, professional product that even has a worth while message.  Excellent!  Of  course, you've probably heard that a 1000 times, but believe me..  I'm hearing all sorts of influences in  your music.  You remind me of a cross between Tom
 Petty, Jimmy Buffet and Cat Stevens.  There's an interesting combination.  The resulting mix is highly unusual....  Tom Petty - the voice and music style > Jimmy Buffet - the sense of humour and style > Cat Stevens - the outlook on life and style. I love the instrumentals.  Very easy on the ears.  I could listen to it all night long. At first I wasn't impressed with the vocals. But, they kind of grow on you. PS  Black Bearded Wonder is the best...

Subject: RE: Look What They Are Saying About Back to the Dirt ...

Date: 1999-10-25

From: janice.Brett@penguin.ca

Hey there, So, am I on your e-mailing list now, or what? I played your CD for my friends, snuck it in between Dylan and Prine. Don't get too big headed, but they liked it, thought it was a good fit....  "kind regards", Janice

Subj: Re: CD Review Submission
Date: 1999-10-25 7:25:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: froots@froots.demon.co.uk  (Ian Anderson)
To: livesin60s@aol.com 
Thanks. I notice that you have the same email address as the maker of the CD which would rather disqualify you from writing about it for us. I'm
afraid also that the reviewer who got it wasn't very impressed by it. Sorry.  Ian Anderson

Subj: listened to your CD
Date: 1999-10-09 5:00:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Turtl90691@aol.com
To: Livesin60s@aol.com 
Hello Brian: I received the CD on Friday and have played it a few times now. Nice to hear music by someone who knows their instrument. Good clean sound that is not electronically altered.... Arlo Guthrie, Mississippi mud and ragtime tones are a nice blend to soften the realities that you sing about. Children of the Sun, the flute is a warm touch, like the cry of a loon in the background. I have a weakness for flute, its a cultural thing. (Mohawk men use a flute when they court) There are many twists in your lyrics. You almost let people see your inner feelings and then La La La or some other bridge to change the focus on the emotions....  my first impressions, there are many levels, just as it should be. Thank you. Later, Theresa  

Subj: Re:Your guitar on my screensaver
Date: 1999-10-06 2:59:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: cwc@pobox.com  The Concerned for Working Children)
Hi Brian, You know what. I checked your brian@backtothedirt.com website and saved your guitar as my screensaver! Take care, jesse

From:Attic Records toko@atticmusic.com 

Date: October 7,1999

RE: YOUR CD Thank you for submitting your CD for our consideration. After carefully considering the material, I have 

concluded that I don't feel strongly strongly enough that we could be successful with it at this time. Therefore, I am unable 

to make a commitment on behalf of Attic. Thanks again and best of luck to you.

Toko-pa Turner         A&R Co-ordinator    

Date: 1999-08-27 7:17:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Rivertrtle@aol.com
To: brian@backtothedirt.com 
hi, caren touched me, not only because i could relate to the words, but you can feel her spirit, she must be a wonderful person,  you have a very special gift to give the world. sometimes its hard to talk about ourselves, we get caught into everything we do and it consumes our lives, we lose our way, caren not only knows her gift now but every time the song is sung it is a conformation, to be materialized in the universe, so she will know on one level or the other :-) , perhaps one day when she goes to weave a tangled web again, it will not be so tangled, but she will weave something beautiful and it will be herself, thetas what i got out of it. it may be right or wrong but it is my perception, i wanted to share it w/ you.
no need to explain the words, i understand, when i hear the thunder there is never a need to explain the lightning nor the way in its fury it seeks the earth, and in that there is such beauty, there is music and i feel your music must move people w/ the same level of passion, right or wrong my perception only.   there is a power in your words, they have moved me, i can only imagine

From: cethomas@idirect.com

To: Brian Gladstone

Sent: September 21, 1999 7:31 PM

Subject: Re: Silver Dollar

Hi Brian, It was fantastic to get to see you play, I only wish I could make it to more shows.  I can't help but smile because I always see the "Arlo" in you, I think it probably has a lot to do with the great guitar picking and storytelling lyrics... whatever the combination, it works! ..... Keep smiling and that great attitude, it's like a breath of fresh air! 

Reprinted from T0- Nite Magazine,  September 17/99  Brian Gladstone gets Back to the Dirt Local Folk/Roots balladeer Brian Gladstone has a new CD coming out, with a release party  planned for the Silver Dollar on Friday, September 17. Called Back to the Dirt, the album has fifteen tracks, of which Gladstone wrote thirteen. The multi-talented performer, who often appears at local open stages, and has appeared at our SpringRise Celebration concerts, sang all lead vocals and played guitars, banjo, slide, dobro, bass, and coke can on the album. The CD is totally acoustic in sound -- no electric instruments were permitted in the production, he says, and there's practically no signal processing or electronic enhancements.  Written by gary17@to-nite.net

(This is from Brian's dear friend Ursulah, who shares gigs and opened the Back to the Dirt CD release.  The other CD she refers to is by Zygote)  Subj: Re; Hey Broccoli Babe
Date: 1999-09-15 7:28:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Ursulah@hotmail.com
To: brian@backtothedirt.com OK Guru Guy ... Here's the scoop ... your CD ROCKS !!!   And I truly mean that ... I am so proud of you I have a tear of joy in my eye.  Just one eye though ... the other one is beaming with proudness !!! And your sons CD ROCKS too !!!  Yours and his are the only CD's I've been listening to for the last few days ... I think I may have worn them out already ... You are never absent ... absent minded perhaps ... but always present ... you are always there for me ... you will always be my guru ... and just knowing that you are there for me makes all the difference in the world ... thanks for reminding me that I am who I am ... and what I am, is not all bad ... nothings going to change my world ... chai guru de va Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom ...  Ursula xxx

(This is from Caren42, a beautiful lady and great friend about whom the song 'Caren42' was written)

Subj: Awwwwww D O
Date: 1999-09-14 7:28:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Caren4242@aol.com
To: brian@backtothedirt.com
Congratulations! The CD is most Excellent, Superior, Bang-Up, Premium, Exceptional, Superincumbent, Prime, Awesome, Select, Exalted, Grand, Striking, Moving, Lofty, Supreme, Vonderbar, Oy Veh, and Majestic! (Thesauruses are cool)……. Thanks for the thanks. The audio: Bonnie and Lindsey are super. Tell them for me. You sound good too. LOL j/k My favs: (in order) 6,3,7,8,5 Best of Luck with the CD…It is quite an accomplishment and you deserve Kudos! (Aisle 3 in the Supermarket) Have a blast at your coming out party… I will be there in aromatheraphy and spirit! 

Caren 42 
PS Are any Canadians on your cover? On the back cover…..what is the shape that looks like a ring floating near your jacket bottom and over the word "ordering"?
Caren 42

 (This is from the chick whose breasts are pictured on the CD inside cover)

Subj: brian
Date: 1999-09-09 12:57:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Windupd0ll@aol.com (Janet in California)
 To: Brian2backtothedirt.com
i got your CD in the mail today!!!!!!! thanks for the autograph and the CD!!! I really am enjoying it >:)  janet

Subj: Hi Sunshine
Date: 1999-09-01 2:35:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: honeydtp@pathcom.com 

To: brian@backtothedirt.com 
Well your rays were penetrating us all on Sunday. Thanks so much for a good  CD. I thank you, my innerself thanks you and my aura
thanks you. Looking forward to your CD release bash . I'll always come as I've done right from the beginning, so count on me. 

Who were the nudes on your cover, smashing I say!! Keep going to the very top! Hope you're getting some rest. 
honeypi

That is so cool to know that was taken the night we were there --  had a chance to visit website earlier today -- it is really awesome.  I wish you luck with your CD and I hope i can get it in cassette (I know I'm behind the times!) - Be well and rock on - marian

  (This is from Lindsey Gladstone who sings backup on Children Sleep in Snow, email written from the next room. Welcome to the 90s sweetheart) 

okay daddy, i'll be there but I'm not PAYING $5.00 cause I'm a preformer, luv
ya
Lindsey
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo