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25 Jun 13 - 12:28 PM (#3530231) Subject: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King Heads up, Getaway folks! The 2013 Getaway is being planned, and the Program Committee -- me, Carly Gewirz (Mudcatter "Carly"), and longtime Getaway-goer Kathie Mack -- is ready for your input! This year's Getaway will be held October 4-7, at West River Conference Center on an inlet of the Chesapeake Bay. This is the same place we've been at for the last several years, and it's a beautiful spot. If you'd like more information about the Getaway, just put "Getaway" into the Mudcat filter box, set the time for 2-3 years, and you'll get more than anyone could reasonably read. For a more concise description, visit www.fsgw.org, scroll down a bit and click on "Getaway" in the left-hand column. Complete, up-to-date information -- including an application form -- will be available on the FSGW site very soon. We have a fine lineup of Special Guests this year: LARRY HANKS and DEBORAH ROBINS will be here from the West Coast with songs of cowboys and more; ED TRICKETT's gentle approach and varied repertoire are sure to please; the delightful duo of ANN MAYO MUIR and CHRISTINA MUIR will join us once again (Ann couldn't make it last year due to a family emergency in France, so we're trying again); JOHN ROBERTS, a Getaway favorite, will bring songs from both sides of the Pond; CASTLEBAY (FRED GOSBEE and JULIA LANE), whom we first met last year, will bring back their fine Celtic and New England music; the irrepressible MIKE AGRANOFF will no doubt provide more than a few laughs; and an old friend of the Getaway, MARK GILSTON, will be back with his dulcimer and squeezebox. All of these folks will be performing in mini-concerts and participating in lots of workshops. Now we're starting to put together a list of possible workshops. We've thought of quite a few, and we're ready for your suggestions. One of the great things about the Getaway is that we really do try to tailor the program to the interests of those attending, but we can't do that until we know who's coming and what they'd like to do. So -- please tell us if you'll be there, and what you'd like to see on the program. Are there workshops you'd like to lead, co-lead, or attend? Workshops you'd like to see repeated (or not)? We're open to all suggestions, and although not all of them will end up on the final list (we have only 2 days, after all, so please don't assume that just because something is discussed here, it will necessarily make the final cut), we do promise to consider all ideas. You can post them to this thread, or PM Carly or me. Just so things don't get out of hand, it would be helpful if this thread were reserved for program suggestions. Other Getaway topics should be posted elsewhere. Thanks! The Getaway is all about participation, so start participating now! Nancy |
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25 Jun 13 - 01:00 PM (#3530242) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: dick greenhaus Please reinstate Songs From The Shower. |
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25 Jun 13 - 01:21 PM (#3530250) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Crane Driver Advance notice/ warning to all concerned - we're planning to be across for the Getaway again this year. See you all then! Andrew & Carole Crane Drivin' Music |
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26 Jun 13 - 11:24 AM (#3530590) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King Looking forward to seeing you, Andrew and Carole! Any thoughts on workshops you'd like to lead? Dick, we'll have to see about that. We'd love to do it, but it takes just the right leader, and since Jonathan's no longer with us, it's harder. We did it a few years ago with Pete the Spy and Ken Schatz, and it went pretty well. We'll take a look when we have more knowledge of who's coming. Keep the ideas coming, folks! |
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26 Jun 13 - 02:46 PM (#3530671) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: ranger1 Since a lot of my friends have become new parent in the last couple of years, how about a lullaby workshop? And no, I don't want to lead it. |
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26 Jun 13 - 06:00 PM (#3530732) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Bravo, Andrew and Carole! It's been too long! Nancy--your humble servant, songs on demand. A |
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27 Jun 13 - 07:27 AM (#3530884) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: GUEST,Dani Not sure if this was an actual workshop or just a waterside caper, but I seem to remember something about Songs From A Hat, which was great fun. |
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28 Jun 13 - 06:43 AM (#3531216) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: GUEST,kendall This thread deserves more action. |
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28 Jun 13 - 10:05 AM (#3531285) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Well, it only goes up and comes down...never mind. I'd like to see a Bluegrass workshop. A |
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28 Jun 13 - 01:39 PM (#3531381) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Ron Davies I'd love to see--and hear, of course-- an Amos miniconcert. I still can't forget those Steve Cormier songs you did--and Vincent Black Lightning. Etc. etc. The list goes on and on. Also, that workshop--or was it a miniconcert?-- with families doing close harmony last year was just stunning. Anything with close harmonies. I don't know how practical that would be as a workshop--people would have to be prepared. I'd always like a C&W workshop. But it would need a real good leader, like Nan, TJ or Chance. |
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28 Jun 13 - 10:15 PM (#3531535) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Janie What Ron said.... And in these troubled times....how about songs about social justice that include latter day songs "in the tradition" |
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29 Jun 13 - 10:25 PM (#3531937) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: maeve I never get to Getaway, but I can... Refresh the thread! :D |
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30 Jun 13 - 09:51 AM (#3532042) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Severn |
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30 Jun 13 - 11:10 AM (#3532065) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Micca Dear FSGW friends, It is ,with Great Regret, I have to ask you to leave me out of this years plans for workshops as I will not be attending this years Getaway!!! Do I need a note from My Mum excusing me? Be assured I will miss you all terribly and Pine and fret all during it!! |
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02 Jul 13 - 01:18 PM (#3532893) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King Micca! Noooooo! And yes, we'd like a note from your Mum. Severn -- you can do better than that. Keep the ideas coming, folks! We're meeting tomorrow and hope to make program progress, but there's still time for more input, so put in your suggestions! We'll consider them all! |
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17 Jul 13 - 02:17 PM (#3538551) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King If you have ideas to contribute, please do so before next week! We'll be firming up the list then, so don't miss your chance to get in your two cents' worth! Nancy |
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17 Jul 13 - 07:21 PM (#3538704) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Lonesome EJ I like the Country-Western workshop idea. The Shape Note session a couple of years ago was also fun. |
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17 Jul 13 - 07:52 PM (#3538717) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Neber mind your Mum. We need a note from your psychotherapist! A |
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17 Jul 13 - 07:55 PM (#3538718) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Say, I'm looking for a wicked banjoplayer to co-lead a Bluegrass Workshop at the Getaway. Please put out yer feelers, so to speak. Amos |
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18 Jul 13 - 12:21 PM (#3538992) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Lonesome EJ I can do some singin, strumming, and harpin at the bluegrass jam, Amos. No banjoin, though. Some very primitive mandolinin is also possible. |
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04 Aug 13 - 03:29 PM (#3545537) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Fred Maslan Looking forward to Getaway. |
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04 Aug 13 - 06:56 PM (#3545580) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos You're on, Lonesome! |
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04 Aug 13 - 07:33 PM (#3545595) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: kendall Clawhammer don't count, do it? |
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04 Aug 13 - 08:50 PM (#3545619) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Bobert I'm still on the fence as far as finances go but if I can I'll be there and lead a blues workshop... B~ |
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04 Aug 13 - 09:12 PM (#3545627) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King Hi Bobert! Sure hope you can make it! But at this point most of the workshops are already set up -- you can come and contribute to all of them! |
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04 Aug 13 - 10:16 PM (#3545639) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Clawhammer'll do if you can play a bluegrass tune on it! It's gonna be kinda ketch as ketch can, yawl--a musical sloopery slip! Looking for good bluegrass tunes anyone wants to bnring. If we don't know 'em we'll fake 'em! |
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04 Aug 13 - 11:23 PM (#3545648) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Anglo How do banjo players tell one tune from another anyway? Oh - I know! - they have different titles. |
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05 Aug 13 - 01:27 PM (#3545812) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: kendall I don't do Foggy minded breakdown. Even if I don't know the lyrics, I can still cord along. Years ago I played in my brother's bluegrass band, guitar. |
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06 Aug 13 - 04:31 PM (#3546276) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Good enough for me, Skipper! |
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06 Aug 13 - 09:58 PM (#3546362) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Janie Eager to see the schedule so I can start thinking about how I can only be in so many places at one time. |
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06 Aug 13 - 11:26 PM (#3546374) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Big Mick This is getting a bit ridiculous! There is no where I would rather be, but I have an Ireland tour in October as well as other gigs. It just doesn't look in the cards folks. It is killing me not to see my friends. I am going to have to set up a house concert tour or something. I hate thinking of waiting another year! All the best, Mick |
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07 Aug 13 - 12:07 AM (#3546382) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos Oh, Mick, what blarney!! You just come to the Getaway, now, there's a lad, and no excuses. Or its my own shilelagh you'll be explaining it all to! |
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08 Aug 13 - 08:36 AM (#3546908) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: MMario CeltAddict will be in Ireland in October as well - maybe you should get together for a "Getaway - WAY east" |
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08 Aug 13 - 08:20 PM (#3547105) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: dick greenhaus CAMSCO will be there, with books and lots of CDs. Bring money. |
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08 Aug 13 - 09:21 PM (#3547131) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Amos See!! THERE's an example--the Old Reliable Greenhaus!--that a scalawag like Mick should be studying after instead of scampering off to Ireland. You mind, Big Mick!! |
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10 Aug 13 - 07:04 AM (#3547530) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: GUEST,Dani House concert tour is the only way you're going to wiggle out of this one, Mick. Dani |
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10 Aug 13 - 12:08 PM (#3547594) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: jacqui.c I'll second that Dani. |
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11 Aug 13 - 08:43 AM (#3547852) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Fred Maslan What workshops are happening so far? Fred Maslan |
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11 Aug 13 - 09:27 AM (#3547866) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King We haven't finalized the program yet, and so would like to keep things fairly close to the vest a little while longer. We ended up with many more great workshop ideas than we actually have time for, and it's awkward to announce something and then have to retract it. We'll be working on the schedule grid in a week or so, and then, after tweaking it for a while to make sure we don't have people scheduled in two places at once, will put it on line, probably in early September. Whatever ends up on the actual schedule, rest assured it will be great! Please get your registration in soon! Bring your kids (or grandkids)! Be prepared for a super weekend! |
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11 Aug 13 - 09:07 PM (#3548051) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Gorgeous Gary I was concerned for a bit that a major work commitment would keep me away from the Getaway, but it looks like I got a mostly lucky break and will be there to torment y'all anyhow. The only bummer is I might not get there 'til late Friday because of said work commitment. -- Gary |
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28 Aug 13 - 03:46 AM (#3553602) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Genie I second Amos's plug for a bluegrass workshop. |
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28 Aug 13 - 11:58 AM (#3553787) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Nancy King Bluegrass Jam is on the schedule, Genie. We're finalizing the schedule grid now, and will be writing to workshop leaders this week, and after allowing a reasonable time for any necessary changes -- which we hope not to have to make! -- will post a link for the schedule for all to see. Stay tuned! |
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30 Sep 13 - 05:48 PM (#3562971) Subject: RE: Planning for 2013 Getaway From: Lonesome EJ Kendall, you play clawhammer and we'll have to get down deep in the real old timey stuff, some Doc Boggs maybe |