Hootenanny!

Subject: RE: Hootenanny!
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 29 Jun 05 - 02:08 AM

I had my first NannyHoot in a remote log cabin referred to as "Alice's Restaurant."

Unfortunately, at the time, I was still welded to reading and used a music-stand and notation.

Fortunately, for me, they tolerated the accordian and my attempts to harmonize. What a wonderful experience. No alcohol present - coffee and cocoa until 4:00 a.m.

Sincerely,

Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Hootenanny!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 11:24 PM

Well, hootenannies did get kid of commercial on college campuses in the late 1960's. "Booking folk acts" sounds like heresy to many of us, but there was a time when people could actually make money making "folk" music.
Then they realized it wasn't really folk music, so they called it "singer-songwriter."
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Hootenanny!
From: Deckman
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 10:32 PM

"Hoots" happen in peoples living rooms! Bob

Subject: Hootenanny!
From: GUEST,Big Red Guest
Date: 28 Jun 05 - 10:09 PM

Remember the 50's & 60's when the hootenanny was a staple on the college campus? It's still alive and well at the University of Tennessee. Check out http://www.cumberlandtrio.com
They are now offering a CD & DVD of their second re-union concert. The Cumberland Trio is joined by Taylor Pie (of Pozo-Seco fame and still a great folk star), Lou Wamp and others in a free-wheeling tribute to the "good old days." Together they show how to have a great time with folk music. Their web-site has samples and photos. Try it. It's a HOOT!