Getaway 2009 Program Planning

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: CET
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 06:06 PM

Charmion and I are planning to be there.

The parodies workshop would be fun, but I have misgivings about Micca and his "co-conspititors" ... maybe if I wear a raincoat and sit in the back row.

I had a lot of fun last year doing the workshop on gratuitous violence with Barry Finn. There's an endless supply of songs about crime and punishment, too.

Another idea that's been running around inside my head is a workshop on the kind of songs that, metaphorically speaking, hit you upside the head with a two by four, i.e. the first time you hear it, you can't rest until you've tracked down the lyrics and learned it yourself.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: Susan of DT
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 04:46 PM

The ballad workshops have had subtopics recently, so how about either
(1) illegitimate children or else (2) stepfamilies?

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: Amos
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 04:31 PM

I think one workshop that might be of interest is songs written in the last fifty years or so that have timeless qualities similar to the enduring folk songs of yesteryear. Modern singer-songwriters often produce really telling songs--I am thinking of Kate Wolf and John Prine and Chrsitina Lavin, for examples. But some modern songs have no lasting qualities, while others seem to be classic in their style--a couple of examples are "I remember Loving You", and "The Kind of Love You Never Recover From".

I'd be interested to hear what Folkies feel is really rich in recent lore.

On another facet, I have done enough Parodies to fill a several-hour show, so I am happy to contribute as many as are wanted in any formt. THey cover a wide range of topical and general situations ranging from lost puppies to naked men hanging on second-story drainpipes. Here is a partial list.

A

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 03:50 PM

I'd cast a resounding vote (more, if it's allowed) for a "Songs From The Shower" workshop. I know it won't be the same without Jonathon, but it's a topic that generates some fine music. And equally fine nostalgia.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 02:25 PM

I'd love to co-host with Micca on a Parodies workshop.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: Micca
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 09:14 AM

I have FINALLY got agreement for the time off to attend, so Nancy, I am happy to Run/assist/co-host "Parodies" ( as I have done in the past with several co-conspititors!) and or anything else you feel I can help with!! I Hope the songwriters showcase that ran several years now is included, Hearing how others came to write a song then hear the song is a highlight for me, If You need a co-ordinator put me down for that too
Micca

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: kendall
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 05:06 AM

The Getaway is like a good marriage. When you have a good thing, dont mess with it.
I like whatever is presented there. We Taurus types lack imagination, you know.

Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 04:42 AM

Really looking forward to it Nancy! Was going to suggest a MudGather, but I guess you guys don't need one as the whole weekend is one big Gather *grin*

Subject: Getaway 2009 Program Planning
From: Nancy King
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 12:30 AM

Yippee! It's time to get down to the business of planning the program for the 2009 Folklore Society of Greater Washington Getaway! This year's Getaway will be October 2-5, at the West River Conference Center on the Chesapeake Bay, and you're all invited!

If you'd like more information about the Getaway, put "Getaway" into the filter box at the top of the Mudcat page, set the age for a year or two, and you'll get more than you can read in a month or so. Before long there will be additional information on the FSGW website (www.fsgw.org).

One of the cool things about the Getaway is that we really try to tailor each year's program to the interests and talents of those who will be attending. But we can't do that until we know who's coming and what they're interested in doing. The Program Committee -- Carly Gewirz (Mudcatter "Carly"), Lorraine Van Buren (Mudcatter "Lorraine"), long-time FSGW member and Getaway-goer Kathie Mack, and I -- have been working on a fine lineup of invited guests. So far we have confirmed Jon Bartlett & Rika Ruebsaat, Joy Bennett & Chris Koldewey, Pete the Spy, Ed Norman, Molly Andrews, and Steve Cormier, and we're working on a couple more. Now we're starting to put together lists of possible workshops, and we're ready for your input!

So, if you plan to come, please let us know that, and tell us what you would like to see on the program. Are there workshops you'd like to lead, co-lead, or attend? Workshops from previous years you'd like to see repeated (or not)? We're open to all suggestions, and although not all of them will end up on the final list (please do not assume that just because an idea's been discussed here, it will ipso facto be on the program...), we can assure you that all ideas will be given due consideration. You can post to this thread with your ideas, or PM any of us.

It would be a great help, by the way, if this thread could be reserved for program issues -- other Getaway topics should be posted elsewhere. Surely there will be a more general Getaway thread started soon -- or you could start one yourself! Anyhow, this one's for program, please.

The Getaway is all about participation, so start participating now!

Looking forward to seeing you all in October!

Nancy