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19 Feb 06 - 10:34 PM (#1673454) Subject: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: bbc I'm considering going to the Old-Time Music & Dance week at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina this July. Has anyone been to the gatherings there? I can take classes each day in beginning autoharp w/ Evo Bluestein, shape note singing w/ Ron Pen, & unaccompanied singing w/ Sheila Kay Adams. It sounds like it might be a very nice use of time! I'm curious if anyone has attended or knows these folks. The reason I looked it up is that I've been wanting to meet Sheila Kay Adams for sometime. best, bbc |
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20 Feb 06 - 08:19 AM (#1673678) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,Russ First, a question. If you want to meet Sheila Kay, why would you NOT go? A week with Sheila Kay is a marvelous experience. Some of my good friends go every year. They love it. I go to Augusta myself. Closer. |
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20 Feb 06 - 10:46 AM (#1673811) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,Arkie I've never been to the workshops at Swannanoa but know some of the people involved and a week with Evo and Sheila Kay will be time well spent and a week you will treasure. |
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20 Feb 06 - 12:18 PM (#1673889) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Scotus I can only speak for the Celtic Week, where I've taught for the last 5 years, and it is very good - great atmosphere; very friendly; no barriers between staff and students; usually fine weather; terrific campus; well organized. Thoroughly recommended! Jack |
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20 Feb 06 - 02:13 PM (#1673982) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: KT Never been.........yet! Would love to go, but it's a little too far away. Go! You will have a fabulous time. The music, instruction and camaraderie you will find will have you wanting to make it an annual event. As my young son said to me when I was considering going to a similar festival, "If not now, Mom, when?" KT |
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20 Feb 06 - 07:15 PM (#1674251) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Pinetop Slim Ron Pen's spoken voice can be heard here http://cdbaby.com/cd/creeksider Go to "A Legend of McKinley Craft." He does the reading; the dulcimer at the beginning is a 1935 recording of Mr. Craft, the rest of the dulcimer accompaniment is by me. I got to know Ron through shape note classes at Folk Week at the Hindman Settlement School; they were wonderful. -- Slim |
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20 Feb 06 - 07:57 PM (#1674314) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: bbc Thanks, folks. It's a bit far away & a bit expensive, but it's doable. It does sound wonderful! Barbara |
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22 Feb 10 - 12:09 PM (#2846737) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: sian, west wales If one was coming from the UK, what would the closest major airport be? sian |
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22 Feb 10 - 12:25 PM (#2846748) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,BanjoRay Nearest major airport is probably Charlotte NC. I'll be going to OT week this year (my first as well) as I've heard lots of great reports from friends. I'll be doing fiddle or banjo, or maybe both. Cheers Ray (on tour with Debby McClatchy and the Albemarle Ramblers) |
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22 Feb 10 - 12:38 PM (#2846767) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Maryrrf Haven't been, but know several people who have. All reports are that it is wonderful. |
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22 Feb 10 - 01:42 PM (#2846829) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Desert Dancer Here's the general site. There's transportation information under "About Us", also a page about Ride Sharing. One of those ones I'd like to get to someday... ~ Becky in Long Beach |
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22 Feb 10 - 02:04 PM (#2846852) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Desert Dancer Note that the course info is for 2009. 2010 info will be up in March. |
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22 Feb 10 - 03:59 PM (#2846974) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: sian, west wales I thought the Song week looked interesting, but I doubt if I'll be able to raise the funds ... sian |
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23 Feb 10 - 05:59 AM (#2847426) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Fortunato sian, You can fly into Charlotte but it's good to check connecting flights from the UK into Dulles (IAD) and then into Greenville - Spartenburg (GSP)which is a shorter drive, (41 miles) than Charlotte or even Asheville (AVL)which is 13 miles from Swannanoa. cheers chance |
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23 Feb 10 - 06:54 AM (#2847455) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: sian, west wales Thanks for that. Seems that London to Newark and then to Asheville is do-able. Afford-able is another question! Still, the song week looks sooo interesting ... sian |
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08 Feb 11 - 08:33 PM (#3091486) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: kmbraun My wife and I are going to the song week. It will be our first time. Can't wait! |
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08 Feb 11 - 08:51 PM (#3091495) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,Dani Or, you can fly through Raleigh Durham and spend some time with me, and Janie! I can somehow never afford the time off to go, but the programs are always SO tempting. Do it! A group I sing with is doing a program with Sheila Kay Adams next month. Hadn't known anything about her, and I'm looking forward to learning more! One of the songs we're doing, apparently, is Palms of Victory, which always makes me think of my FSGW friends, who taught it to me. I hope I can sing it with a straight face : ) Dani |
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09 Feb 11 - 05:55 AM (#3091629) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Susan of DT We are thinking about going for the first time. Too late last year we noticed that they were having Sheila Kay Adams and Brian Peters at their Traditional Song Week, so I have been keeping an eye on it. |
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09 Feb 11 - 06:02 AM (#3091636) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Brian Peters As Susan mentioned, I was on staff last year for Song Week. It was a wonderful time. Not only did I get to hear and briefly meet the late Charlie Louvin, and hear much else that was terrific, but I had a blank period in my own schedule coinciding with Shelia Kay's class, which was very inspirational. I'm not sure who Julee has lined up for this year (I've been asked back for the future, but it won't be this summer), but I'm sure it will be well worth the trip. Such a lovely setting, too! |
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09 Feb 11 - 06:57 AM (#3091659) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: bbc Folks, I hope you have a wonderful time! The week I spent with Sheila was very special to me. As a result of it, I learned my first unaccompanied ballad, "My Dearest Dear", which I sang at Sandy Paton's memorial session at NEFFA. The song may be included on our new Mudcat set; I wasn't on the first set. best, Barbara |
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10 Feb 11 - 06:36 AM (#3092343) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: BanjoRay The Old Time week last July was superb. Had some great sessions, really good instruction and great weather. I will certainly go again if at all possible. Amusing story: They sent me a form to book for this year with a picture of a session showing an empty chair and an arrow with a "wish you were here" caption. A bit strange because I was actually sitting in the chair next to it! |
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10 Feb 11 - 12:45 PM (#3092541) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Desert Dancer BanjoRay, you obviously had chosen the wrong chair! |
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14 May 12 - 07:56 PM (#3350911) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Susan of DT Dick and I are going to Traditional Song Week this summer. Is anyone else going? |
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15 May 12 - 12:56 AM (#3350979) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,mg WOULD love to but can't....was just searching for an email contact for Aiden O'Hara and see he will be on the faculty there...I remember him from long ago....would anyone have his email? mg |
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15 May 12 - 03:28 PM (#3351226) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST I have not been. I was planning on going to Guitar Week in 2011, but a schedule conflict arose. I see this year for Traditional Song Week they will have a presentation by Bettty Smith. I recently looked Betty up online, and was pleased to see she's still alive, at about 85 years old. I have her Folk Legacy album, "Songs Traditionally Sung in North Carolina". Caroline Paton turned me on to Betty's work the 2001 or 2 Getaway, and it's a real treasure trove of pure, beautiful singing and simple accompaniments. I'm hoping to get to Swannanoa Gathering some other year. |
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15 May 12 - 04:29 PM (#3351250) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,Linda Goodman (cookie gone!) I'm the one who wrote about Betty Smith, above. I'm trying to get my cookie restored. Sorry for the annonymity |
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16 May 12 - 11:37 AM (#3351631) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: GUEST,highlandman at work I've never been and would love to -- it's almost in my backyard -- but the budget has never allowed. I check their website every year in hopes they will institute a weekend or mini-camp that I can afford. One day... -Glenn |
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17 May 12 - 02:47 PM (#3352119) Subject: RE: Swannanoa Gatherings--Have you been? From: Susan of DT So, no one is going this year? |