I've never been to NOMAD before, but I'll be there this year leading two workshops, both tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2003. The first will be a Woody Guthrie Jam Session and Song Swap, beginning at 10:00 AM. Bring voices, instruments, and your favorite Guthrie songs to share. I'll bring one or two of my own favorites, but I'll try to let as many people as possible lead or request songs of their choice.

The second workshop will be Woody Guthrie's Musical Evolution, beginning at 7:00 PM. It will explore the musical, biographical, and historical context of some of Woody's songs, including several of his lesser known songs. But don't fear; it is not a lecture, and there will be plenty of group singing.

Each workshop will run one NOMAD hour, which I believe means 55 minutes, maybe just 50 minutes. So come on time. And check the official schedule once it is published, because festivals tend to move events around.

Children are welcome at both workshops, but they will more likely find the morning Jam Session and Song Swap of interest to them.

This will be my first time performing at what I understand is a great little festival. I hope to say "hello" to many of you there.

--- Steve Suffet