Swannanoa 2008

Subject: Swannanoa
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 06:24 PM

Just in from Jeff Warner:
http://www.swangathering.com/

http://www.swangathering.com/Catalog/TS/sgtssched.html


Hello friends of Jeff Warner, and friends of traditional singing -

This is going out to a larger group than usual, to let everyone know about a new
program at Swannanoa that Jeff is involved with this summer. Whether or not you
can attend this year, it's important to get the word out to inform as many folk
singing aficionados as possible - people come from all over N. America to attend
these "Gatherings."

Swannanoa is a series of "folk weeks" that takes place in July and August at
Warren Wilson College near Asheville, NC. It's been going on since the early
1990s, and focuses on various instrumental styles (Old-Time, Celtic, etc.) with
a staff of world-recognized performers teaching and leading. This is a live-in
learning experience, similar to John C Campbell Folk School, or Pinewoods Camps,
with housing in the college dorms.

In July of this year, Swannanoa is starting a brand-new program focusing on
traditional singing styles. This year's staff includes Jean Ritchie, Dáithi
Sproule, John Cohen, Connie Badgett Steadman, Kim & Reggie Harris, and more, as
well as Jeff Warner leading Northeast, and Unaccompanied workshops/classes. It's
an exciting opportunity for singers, both professional and amateur, to meet and
learn from each other, and to sing together, perhaps in styles that are new to
them.

Check out the Swannanoa homepage: http://www.swangathering.com/
or the Traditional Song Week page:
http://www.swangathering.com/Catalog/TS/sgtssched.html

This is a one-time-only mailing, so if you are not subscribed to Jeff's regular
mailing list, don't worry, you are not automatically being added.
Please pass the word to any singers you know.
If you run a folk club, please include this in your newsletter or mailings.
If you are a DJ, please include this in your folk calendar, if appropriate. A
well-attended inaugural year will guarantee that this valuable program will
continue.

--
Jeff Warner - American Traditions
Portsmouth, NH, USA
Office e-mail: [e-mail]
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Jeff's website: http://www.jeffwarner.com

Subject: RE: Swannanoa
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 06:25 PM

Wondering if our Dani, Annie and Janie will be there?????

Subject: RE: Swannanoa
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 15 Jun 08 - 06:30 PM

Wish I could, darlin'. I'm on their mailing list and their fat schedule sits on my night table with the rest of the things I like to read about but can't do right now : )

Would it be fun for a bunch of us to meet there sometime, though?!

You, too!

Dani

Subject: RE: Swannanoa
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 09:19 AM

I can't be there, but it sounds great. I hope you get a goodly number of people.

Subject: RE: Swannanoa
From: Mrrzy
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 10:36 AM

Sounds great. I live right near there, and have visited, but have found the people living there to be, well, obnoxiously and in-your-face-edly Right. Knowing the Twin Oaks people, contrastingly, I find their attitude unnecessary... but there will likely be Very Good Music.

Subject: RE: Swannanoa
From: Stringsinger
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 05:54 PM

Got gas?

Subject: RE: Swannanoa
From: Janie
Date: 16 Jun 08 - 11:29 PM

One of these years....I'm less than 3 hours away.

Janie

Subject: RE: Swannanoa 2008
From: Fortunato
Date: 17 Jun 08 - 09:10 PM

Mrrzy,

Do you mean the folks who run Swannanoa, or who live in the area?
Do you mean they're "folklore experts par excellance" and are know it alls?

We have a place close to Asheville and was thinking of reaching out to those folks at Warren Wilson, is the reason for my question.

regards
chance

Subject: RE: Swannanoa 2008
From: GUEST,BB
Date: 26 Jun 08 - 06:17 AM

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