Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: bobad
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 04:21 PM

Are you sure the goose wasn't just jealous of the sheep?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 04:11 PM

Monday?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 04:05 PM

All kiddin aside, was this Friday evening or Saturday and was the goose wondering around freely or were you in the pen with him? If it was running around freely it shouldn't have been. Bite can be as hurtful as a Dog. Plus there were children around.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 03:08 PM

All back there in front of the beer/cooler bar having a laugh at the plight of a feeble old man. Sheesh!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 03:02 PM

Uh, thanks John. But have a heart. Get a gosling (if that's what 20 pound geese are called). That was one mean goose I gotta tell you. Go ahead and laugh. I can take it. Damned thing looked like it should be mounted in Wawa, Ontario, that's how big it was. I didn't see any of youse guys coming to my aid. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo . . . .

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: john f weldon
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 07:38 AM

Well, if you can't pep things up with rasslin', you could make Bruce vs. goose an official event!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 04:49 PM

I kind of like that idea. I understand your thinking.
Held a productive meeting yesterday. For the next couple of months one of the main things to do will be applying to the different organizations who offer grants.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 03:04 AM

Go tell, Aunt Rhodie
Go tell, Aunt Rhodie
Go tell, Aunt Rhodie
Her ole gray goose is dead


Th one she's been savin'
Th one she's been savin'
Th one she's been savin'
T' make a feather bed


Th goslins are dyin'
Th goslin is cryin'
Th goslin is dyin'
Because his Mama's dead


Th gander is weepin'
Th gander is weepin'
Th gander is weepin'
Because his wife is dead


Go tell, Aunt Rhodie
Go tell, Aunt Rhodie
Go tell, Aunt Rhodie
Her ole gray goose is dead




Damn. Forget it.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 03:01 AM

Beer, I'm getting a picture here for next year. It involves the goose and your wife's cookin'. Lemme think on this for a bit.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 05:17 PM

I saw the goose chase Bruce.
Later, the goose chased me. I walked away, and the farther I walked, the farther the goose hissed along after me. I finally got tired of it and turned around and walked after the goose for a while.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: KenM
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 04:58 PM

It's on my calendar. Hell, I'm even telling my son when he can't get married next summer in order to allow me to attend.

Bruce.........I remember seeing you back there with that goose. I distinctly recall it was because you left "Come on People, Smile on Your Brother" out of your set and it was mightily disappointed........

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: maeve
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 11:07 PM

Well, now you've got me thinking about what fun it could be going to the 2009 Apple Hollow Music Fest. I could see what different old-time apple varieties there are while enjoying the music. There could be a beautiful collectible poster, t-shirts with heirloom apples and signatures of guest musicians...

Buckets of blueberries? Buckets full? Judy's white chocolate, blueberry cheesecake? Recipe? These sound like things to live for, eh?

Sigh.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: bobad
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 07:39 PM

"You tell your missus for me that I definitely miss her cooking. I do NOT understand why you ain't over 250 pounds."

I will attest to that, we are currently pleasuring our palates with some of Judy's white chocolate, blueberry cheesecake - it is to die for - and if I do I will die with a smile on my face.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 04:54 PM

Lizzie, I love your suggestions. The only realistic one I'm afraid could be the cider. The early apples were ready but were forgotten to be put out for free consumption. Must remember this for 2009.

Thanks John for the heads up. Will inquire. Must be careful though as there are so many who want to play and there are only a certain number of spots left. I could easily go with 3 or 4 stages but must build up the attendance before this is done.

Bruce.
Crossing North are very special and the song which you refer to is one of those that only come around once in a blue moon. And by the way, which one is it that they want to do of yours? I told my brother Norman that if his c/d is not ready for next year than he is out. Nothing like a little pressure. I believe when Ron gets the chance he will be lending him a hand.

Yes were all a little crazy but that
's what makes it fun.
adrien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: bobad
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 04:41 PM

Got my bucket of blueberries from Adrien yesterday, had them in pancakes today - MMMMMM - thems the best blooze I've eaten, hopefully they will help slow down the brain rust.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: bankley
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 04:36 PM

congrats Beer... best of luck to you and all of your co-conspirators

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 11:34 AM

Can't believe I did that. Used the contraction as the possessive. I need some blueberries.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 11:28 AM

What I love most about the festival is the people. They are great. I had a run-in with a mind-reading goose--the one who was chasing the goats around. He came at me with his wings out and his face hissing!. I thought, "You'd look nice after 5 hours in a 350 oven." Bastard really came after me, so, not being the hero type I elected to get my butt outta there. Nasty little guy--all seemingly 250 pounds of him. That was after my performance so I don't know if that's what got him going.

And ya gotta love a guy like Beer (Adrien). He picked about a dozen pails of blueberries and gave them to his friends. They contain an antioxident which I think in the health lexicon means ya don't rust.

The kids who did the noon stage were great, and one of the gals is gonna do a song on thye main stage with me next year then a solo. That kid could sing. Her folks gave me permission to ask her so I hope they are there in 2009.

I like laid-back towns, and after the frenzy and heat of Montreal itself, it was a wonderful break away from my routine life in Hinton.

I got to meet some great folks there, and the fellow who did sound gave me a neat fire hat which I thought was rather cool. Gotta admit though that Budweiser tastes like horse piss after three cans. Good though. Switched to coolers--the vodka kind.

I met a whole bunch of Adrien's family, and they're as nice as he is. Crazy, too. Norm got a new focus on his music and I expect he'll get a CD done before 2009 closes it's door. That will be something I look forward to. His "Some Mother's Son" is a phenomenally touching address to the war-mongering tendency of the human race, and there weren't too many dry eyes when he finished that song.

That stone grain silo sure does make me think of a place from the Merovingian's time, and the night skies there are filled with stars, all where ya'd expect 'em to be. Locate Polaris and vector backi in my head and I could feel the Rockies and the Prairies, the somewhat faster rivers of the west, and hints of strong winds that carry one's memories to other places and times.

The small towns of my youth and teenage years are still much the same although as with all places people live, the closer ya get to the hub the busier life gets real fast.

The duet, "Northern Crossing" blew me away. Their song, "That's What Worries Me" is the best song I have heard by anyone in in many years.

I'm looking forward to next year. Hell, it's less than 10 1/2 months away.

Bruce

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: john f weldon
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 10:47 AM

Beer...
Some friends, an old-timey-folkie group known as the Whistlepigs, play regularly at La Lumiere (on Bernard) as well as Grumpy's and (no kidding) the Vermont Correctional Institute. You should check them out if you haven't heard them. They're good, they're fun, and they usually play for ***free***! So if you offered them a small amount of dough, it would seem like a big raise.
Just a suggestion
JFW

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 09:12 AM

Re: Penny...Got it... Thanks guys...bob

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 06:23 AM

Our apple orchards are in decline over here, Adrien...I think we need you, urgently!

UK apple orchards in decline

You could start up a whole new 'branch' and bring our apples back, along with some great music.


The United Kingdom Apple Hollow Music Festivals

We could try and match those beautiful photos of people sitting amongst the apple trees, watching the musicians on stage..

You should make some Apple Hollow Music Festival Cider, you know...I bet that would go down *very* well with the audience...and the artists too.


:0)

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 30 Aug 08 - 10:09 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 10:16 PM

Thanks for that help Bobad. Just got in from playing some music and couldn't answer you sooner Bob.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: bobad
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 08:22 PM

Bob, details at her website http://www.pennylang.com/. She's playing at McAuslin's brewery - arrive thirsty.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 08:05 PM

Beer: Didn't know Penny was playing on the 6th. Details please? bob

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 07:37 PM

Wow John!, that would be great. I want to set up a small committee that would help line up places that folks from out of town could stay for free. A few are offering their homes but more would be greatly appreciated and would help keep expenses down.
Bruce, your to much. I passed your message to my wife. She does have a great smile doesn't she.

Thanks Bob for the good wishes and we all wish you well on your recent hospital stay. See you if not before Bob.
Going to see Penny Lang on the 6th. Maybe you'll be there.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 04:47 PM

Adrien: Best Wishes for a great festival...bob

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 04:34 PM

Man, I am so damned proud of you you have no idea. You tell your missus for me that I definitely miss her cooking. I do NOT understand why you ain't over 250 pounds. Thank you again for all the trouble you went to on my behalf. Because of you we were able to practise and get ready for the show and the Youtube stuff with Jeri and April. Please thank Dean again, if you would. And when next you see the beautiful folks whose land hosted the festival, and the folks who were tending the bar--not that I spent any time there or anything--give them my very best regards.

I still think that very old stone grain silo oughta be turned into a house.

BM

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 01:44 PM

I would love to be there, in fact I may just go.

JM

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 11:38 AM

Thank you for the responses.

"Some day"....I hope you can rum.

At this stage it is the 17th and 18th of July Terry.

Dan, you certainly are more than welcome to come. The jam on Friday evening you would be more than welcome to join in.

As far as the line up is concerned I hope to have everything done by January 1st 2009. A number of the same acts will be asked back as I owe the musicians who played for nothing or next to nothing a return performance with a financial commitment on our part.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 10:28 AM

Great news, Adrien. You KNOW I'll be there!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: bobad
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 10:23 AM

Glad to hear that all the wrinkles are ironed out and that it's a go for next year. Looking forward to another great festival.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Terry McDonald
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 10:13 AM

I think I meant 17/18 July.....?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: maeve
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:48 AM

For DebC and anyone else who missed this year's Apple Hollow Music Fest thread:

Apple Hollow Music Fest 2008

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: topical tom
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:47 AM

Well done, Adrien! Looking forward to it as always.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: olddude
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:31 AM

Beer
can I play a song? or

can I come?

Dan

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:27 AM

Canadien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: DebC
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:26 AM

Is this a UK or US Festival?


Debra Cowan

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Terry McDonald
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 09:20 AM

Presumably 19/20 July?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: rumanci
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 08:21 AM

Congratulations Beer.   ALL your hard work was worth it.   Well done you personally "with a bit of help from your friends" just to keep it musical. LOL
Some day ......
rum

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Peace
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 12:02 AM

Good news.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: john f weldon
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 08:51 PM

Wow! That's quick. Some folks just start planning a week before a deadline!
Yay!
I'll put it on the calendar!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: maeve
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 08:50 PM

Yippee! Well done, Adrien. I'm glad you've worked things out for Apple Hollow Music Festival 2009. Good news indeed.

maeve

Subject: Apple Hollow Music Fest 2009
From: Beer
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 08:14 PM

I am very pleased to announce that all has been cleared for next year's festival. There were a few issues that had to be resolved and this all came to a very good conclusion this afternoon.
I realize that this is early to start a thread for July of 2009 but some of you were wondering if it was going to continue and I couldn't give that answer.
I would also ask that if you reply to the Apple Hollow Thread that you do so on this one and not the one started for 2008.
Now the work (fun) begins.
Adrien