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Old Songs Festival 2000, mudcatters at?
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Sorcha Date: 29 Jun 00 - 09:20 PM Mine is still mostly just a glimmer of a plan so far, but I sure would like to do it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Allan C. Date: 29 Jun 00 - 04:54 PM I really have a hard time at large events. Crowds bother me. I tend to close myself off from my surroundings like a box turtle does emerging from time to time to eat. I will own up to feeling a little of that at times during Old Songs. But mostly, I was enjoying the company of fellow 'Catters and a few total strangers too much to notice the crowd. It was a pleasure to meet Mudcat folks "live and in person". I hope to see each of you again soon. The stage shows were fabulous. The workshops were great. But the thing I looked forward to the most was the late night sings. Sadly, by the time they started, I quickly ran out of energy and toddled off to my sleeping bag. But those who stayed to the end had great things to say the next day about the beautiful music of the night before. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Sandy Paton Date: 29 Jun 00 - 03:42 PM We were generally too busy to spend as much time with fellow 'Catters as we would have liked, but I wish you all had been at the Friday night song-swap to hear Bill Sables sing "Yellow on the Broom," Don M sing "Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound," Alan C offer his delightful arrangement of "Three Blind Mice" (you had to be there!), Animaterra give us a couple of Alouette Iselin's lovely originals, MMario ringing out a splendid presentation of a Tom Lewis song about the well-deserved fate of those who sell sailors bad beer, etc. There were more, of course, but I just wanted you to get an idea of the good time you missed. I'd urge you all to try to make it next year! It's a fine gathering. Sandy |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Hollowfox Date: 29 Jun 00 - 02:41 PM Hmmm..I'm thinking...I'll let you know. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 29 Jun 00 - 10:51 AM And, what WOULD it take? |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Hollowfox Date: 29 Jun 00 - 09:48 AM Bless ya, Kendall me darlin'. Flattery may not get you anywhere, but keep talking anyway. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 28 Jun 00 - 07:15 PM Attitude my dear, thanks for your kind comment..It was nice bumping into you there. You havn't aged either you know.. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Hollowfox Date: 28 Jun 00 - 06:57 PM BTW Kendall, you look younger now than you did twenty years ago. How'd you do that? |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Hollowfox Date: 28 Jun 00 - 06:19 PM Maybe this should be a new thread...Sorcha, if you're going through Ohio, you've got a place to stay in the northeast part (diagonal from Catspaw). I'm very near Route I-80. The week immediately before Old Songs would'nt be very good (I visit relatives on the way to the festival), but earlier, or after OS is fine. After all, it *is* nice to visit with somebody who knows what you're talking about after a gathering. *BG* |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Hollowfox Date: 28 Jun 00 - 06:00 PM Whew! I just got back to work (and 'net access) today. My soul hasn't caught up with my body yet, as they say. I've always loved Old Songs, and it was soo good to meet those of you that I did meet. Somehow I missed a few. Well, better luck next year. One thing we all seemed to forget in the pre-festival descriptions...the sign interpretation (nominally for the deaf)! The visual interpretation of "The Five Constipated Men in the Bible", or Les Barker's poem "Dachshunds With Erections Can't Run Upstairs" adds immeasurably to the depth of comprehension for the hearing audience as well.
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: momnopp Date: 26 Jun 00 - 11:20 PM Oh, goody! A chance to practice my html AND promote the Getaway! Hot dog! (I'm easily amused) With a littl luck, this blue clicky will transport you. . . I was kicking myself all weekend that I didn't just hop in the car and drive up to OS - Dylan and I were too busy annoying one another to have fun. . . Next time for sure!!!! Looking forward to seeing lots of you in October. JudyO |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Sorcha Date: 26 Jun 00 - 09:10 PM Columbus Day seems a little early, but just where in MD? Uncle is in Chesterton, cousins in DC and Philly proper. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Susan of DT Date: 26 Jun 00 - 08:34 PM Sorcha - Consider the Getaway around Columbus Day in Maryland this year. There were around 50 mudcatters thee last year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: bigchuck Date: 26 Jun 00 - 08:16 PM It was indeed great weekend (and very full), with absolutely unprecedented weather (for OS). It was a great pleasure to meet Bill and Allen and the many other Mudcatters I met in person. Many thanks to Dick Greenhaus and Sandy and Caroline. My personal high point (one of many) was taking my 9 yr old granddaughter to her first guitar workshop and watching her play and sing for a bunch of strangers. I recommend it highly. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Sorcha Date: 26 Jun 00 - 07:10 PM Seriously thinking about an Eastern Tour next summer, if Himself can schedule the offical vacation to fit. Not a Grand Tour like Allan and Bill's--but go from here to Ohio and Penn, then do Old Songs and my family in Philly,MD, and DC. About how many days should we schedule for driving time to spaw's place? We are about 12-14 hrs from Wichita,KS for an overnite at the maw-in-law's, then how much longer? And just which weeks should we schedule in order to make Old Songs in the middle? What are the dates? |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: TheMuse Date: 26 Jun 00 - 06:57 PM "Beyond pleasure" is how I felt at Old Songs. It was my first visit and won't be my last. Meeting Mudcat people that I've never seen before but already felt they were friends was an extraordinary feeling. Hearing them say "Muse!" when they found out who I was was a real treat. I was able to thank Bill and Allan in person for their Great Adventure that I think brought us all closer as a Mudcat family. I was thrilled to be sitting between them at a Sing around when they both took their turns. And I discovered that Kendall is definately not a pain in the ass (of course I never thought he was!) and is indeed very huggable. Special thanks to the Folk Legacy 'Catters who provided us with our unofficial/official meeting place. The entire weekend was as close to perfect as it could have possibly been in every way. TheMuse (aka Diane) |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Midchuck Date: 26 Jun 00 - 02:14 PM Got it (Beginners Luck). Dick had them, late in the festival. Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 26 Jun 00 - 02:11 PM It's not easy being a New Englander. Really, I have a very hard time promoting myself. Tell ya what, send me ten bucks and an address, and I'll send you one. The ten will cover tax, postage and the package. Call it a mudcat discount. You have a choice of three tapes. The Seagulls & Summerpeople is a tape of Maine Humor with one song, Mooseturd Pie, the one titled Lights along the shore is a collection of old songs such as Lorena ( all six verses) Bally James Duff, Satisfied Mind..etc. I would prefer that you order those directly from Folk Legacy. The one you may order from me is titled, Beginners Luck. This is a collection of songs on one side, and stories on the other. Songs include, Phoebe Snow, Ashes on the sea, 3 legged man, Rolling Home, The Haying song, Mrs. Ravoon, Palace Grand,Band played Waltzing Matilda and, Gently, down the stream of time. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: GUEST Date: 26 Jun 00 - 02:01 PM Yes he did. Two 16' Stanley's and a 24' Lufkin. He autographed mine. Don |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 26 Jun 00 - 02:00 PM Great minds post alike, eh, MMario? ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: MMario Date: 26 Jun 00 - 01:58 PM Kendall! You had tapes there? |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 26 Jun 00 - 01:58 PM Kendall! You had tapes for sale?? I wish I'd known! |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 26 Jun 00 - 01:52 PM Don, it was mutual. I really enjoyed that little session with you. I'd also like to thank Bill and Dick for buying one of my tapes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: GUEST,Don Meixner Date: 26 Jun 00 - 01:29 PM I can't say how much I enjoyed myself. Everyone was a treat to meet and talk with. I hope see you all again soon. Butnext years Old Songs is on the week end my boys graduate from high school so I won't be there. And waiting two years will be tough. Getting to swap songs with Kendall Morse for an hour was definately a high point for me. He sings as well with Laryngitis as many do without it. He even let me play his Taylor guitar. I even did some jewelry business. A perfect week end from start to finish. Don |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 26 Jun 00 - 12:58 PM Old Songs was wonderful. Laryngitis kept me from singing, but, I still had a good time. Meeting all you mudcatters was a real treat. However, there is a down side..Some of you found out that I am not really a "pain in the ass" or a grumpy old fart.. BUT I HOPE TO BE ONE SOMEDAY!! Anyway..dont tell Max..ok? |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Midchuck Date: 26 Jun 00 - 12:11 PM LISTEN UP! THIS IS IMPORTANT! Don't forget, if you were at Old Songs, or even if you weren't, to send in your evaluation sheet, and stress how nice it was that they put a porta-potty in a central location in the infield, across from area 3, so that people camped there didn't have to walk half a mile in the middle of the night, and how sad it was that it was "out of order" on Saturday... Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 26 Jun 00 - 11:04 AM Wasn't that a time?! I'm still high, but fastening my seat belt for the crash once I realize it's another whole year to the next Old Songs. I felt so strongly the community we've all forged here in cyber-space. To see it bloom even stronger in "real" time was amazing and beautiful. Let me add my thanks to two wonderful men for whom the term "gentleman" must have been coined. I lift my glass to Allan and Bill. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: MMario Date: 26 Jun 00 - 11:01 AM That was the LONGEST weekend I have had in a long, long while (And I was only there 1.5 days!!!) So much music, so many people to meet, so many CD's to choose; and the FOOD! But most of all the music, and the musicians. Probably will post more impressions of the whole thing later, but mostly want to post a "THANKS!" to Bill and Allen C - 'cause if they weren't on the Excellent Adventure I probably would have passed on Old Songs again...and Thanks to Sandy and Caroline and Dick and Susan for "hosting" the MudCatters... |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Jeri Date: 23 Jun 00 - 07:43 AM Kendall, I honestly don't know about electrical hookups. There are "RV hookups," whatever that means, and there are outlets in the bathrooms. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: annamill Date: 22 Jun 00 - 11:43 PM Bill Sables and Allan C will be there, should arive Friday Afternoon some time |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 22 Jun 00 - 08:43 PM Are there any electrical hookups there in the camping area? |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: catspaw49 Date: 22 Jun 00 - 07:03 PM Although I won't be there, I am sending a busload of juvenile delinquents specifically to harass Kendall. All the rest of you......
HAVE A GREAT TIME !!!!!!!!!!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Jeri Date: 22 Jun 00 - 06:37 PM They have a volunteer doctor on the site. Last year I was chatting to the EMT at the booth and read her name tag - it was Sonny Ochs. Your friend may want to check in at the medical tent when he arrives, and give the folks a "heads up." |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: karen k Date: 22 Jun 00 - 04:54 PM Marymac, Old Songs has medical personnel available throughout the weekend. They usually have a tent set up right inside the main gate. They should be able to help your friend any way he needs. Make sure you come by Folk-Legacy and say "Hi!". Looking forward to meeting you and a lot of other 'catters. karen |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Midchuck Date: 22 Jun 00 - 02:17 PM 2:00 EDLT and it's starting to thunder, so I'm shutting down for the weekend. Out of here about 4:00 Hope to meet a few new people - look for the Chateau Woodchuck sign... Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Marymac90 Date: 22 Jun 00 - 01:24 PM Are any of you 'catters who will be at Old Songs docs or nurses? I have a friend coming who is on an IV antibiotic, and he might need some help. If i knew who you were ahead of time, I might be able to help him a little more. My email is Marymac90@aol.com Please email me if any of you are medical folks who might be able to help my friend. He is VERY determined to come. Thanks. Marymac |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: MMario Date: 22 Jun 00 - 12:28 PM Current weather forecast... Friday : Mostly sunny. Less humid. Highs near 80. Friday Night :Clear. Lows 50 to 55. Saturday : Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 85. Sunday : Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s and highs in the lower 80s. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: PoohBear Date: 22 Jun 00 - 08:42 AM Midchuck, What's the rest of that recital? And which college did you learn it at? Guess I went to the wrong place for schooling. Might make a good song..... Cheers! PoohBear |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Midchuck Date: 22 Jun 00 - 07:26 AM "Where's the princess?" cried the King! "She's in bed with laryngitis!" "Hasn't that Greek bastard left yet?" (portion of a recital from my college days.) Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Sandy Paton Date: 21 Jun 00 - 11:22 PM Dammit, Kendall, leave Larry N. Gitus at home! Take your zinc lozenges and be ready to sing with us Friday night. Sandy |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 21 Jun 00 - 09:46 PM I'm having a hellava battle with laryngitis, but, I can listen. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Mini Me Date: 21 Jun 00 - 04:29 PM Dear Sandy, I'll look forward to meeting you and the rest of the " Mudcatters " and I'll bring my voice. Mike |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: kendall Date: 21 Jun 00 - 04:10 PM I have had a change in plans. I wont be bringing my motor home after all. I'm downsizing to a conversion van. Look for a white conversion van in camping space #227. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Sandy Paton Date: 21 Jun 00 - 03:55 PM Mike: Contemporary "folkish" is fine with us! The emphasis is on songs with good choruses for all the rest of us folks to sing along on, regardles of source or antiquity. The singing's the thing. See you there! Sandy |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: MMario Date: 21 Jun 00 - 03:37 PM well - forecast says sunny on Saturday....but based on the last couple of weeks weather I'm planning on bringing a bunch of gopher wood and practice my measureing in cubits. |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Mini Me Date: 21 Jun 00 - 10:36 AM Dear Linda, The official Mudcat hug is an official secret. It seems that unless this hug has a registered copyright, it is not permitted in public. With that said we will resort to plan B and the following will occur : A. A short quick focus of the eyes B. A broad smile and " Hello " in various slurs and/or international jargon. C. The extension of arms, reaching around the other person and finally ending with " It's great to meet you in person ". Please be aware this will all take place in moments and be a lot shorter than the time it has taken you to read and /or comprehend this endless run-on sentence. Mike |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Mini Me Date: 21 Jun 00 - 10:28 AM Dear Charlie, Can anyone participate in the Sing around at the Dutch Barn on Friday evening ? Even if one plays contemporary folk ? If so , I'll se you there ! Mike Strobel |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Charlie Baum Date: 21 Jun 00 - 09:11 AM Lindamat-- Things are NOT over at midnight. The singing in the Dutch Barn with Sandy and Caroline Paton BEGINS at midnight Friday, and runs for at least a couple of hours, maybe longer. At that hour, you should have an easy ride from the Airport to Altamont. See you there? --Charlie Baum |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: Linda Mattson Date: 21 Jun 00 - 02:12 AM MiniMee (Mike), Where will you be on Saturday if I come into gate 3? I'd like to learn the official handshake. I'm arriving into Albany on Friday at midnight so I imagine the action will be over for Friday. Think so? Linda from Portland |
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Subject: RE: BS: mudcatters at old songs From: GUEST,Cati Date: 21 Jun 00 - 12:28 AM Midchuck; thanks for the info. Pity I can't get out of New Mexico right now. Need more than 3 days lead time to get that far east of the Rio Grande. Guess I'll have to try for next year. |
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