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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bobert Date: 06 Sep 09 - 09:17 PM Yeah, any updates??? I'd like time to wrangle if I gotta workshop or mini at the same time that KT or Kendall are doin' one elsewhere... Might of fact, I don't even know fir sure if I have either a workshop or mini??? But, hey, I know that everyone is doin' the best they can... B~ |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Gorgeous Gary Date: 06 Sep 09 - 08:47 PM Being a veteran of SF-convention planning myself, I know this is a dangerous question to ask, but...any updates on the schedule? Just a quick list of workshops under consideration is really all I need. That way if I want to go off and learn anything new I can get working on it, and have a decent shot of getting it committed to memory. (In and around the other stuff I'm already working on.) Thanks! -- Gary |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Fortunato Date: 19 Aug 09 - 07:25 AM Thanks, Nancy. Janie, you've got to hold your mouth right when you mash the button. (Hint, at no time can the tongue be exposed) I'll just get my hat... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bill D Date: 18 Aug 09 - 10:27 PM Yup...that's it. I did it 2-3 times in a row back when...before I figgered it out. It's like they used to think about mold...they didn't know exactly what caused it, but they learned that cooler temps could help. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Janie Date: 18 Aug 09 - 08:45 PM Thread drift, except it is about posting my last message. Very Weird. Three times I hit the submit button. 3 times the screen refreshed but no post and this thread still down in the middle of the pack. Had to reload the main forum page and copy the message. Is this what you have been talking about Bill? I've never had it happen successively like that before. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Janie Date: 18 Aug 09 - 08:41 PM Again, Nancy, thanks to all of you for the work that goes into the Getaway, and not just setting the program, tthough I imagine it s one of the more demanding tasks. What ever it turns out to be, I can rest assured that most times I will want to be in 3 places at once -a "can't lose" situation, when you think about it. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Nancy King Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:55 PM Wow! We've really got some great ideas going here! Thanks to all! We've got so many good ideas, in fact, that we have to declare a moratorium on program suggestions, as we have too much on the list already. We'll be working hard in the next couple of weeks trying to nail down exactly what to schedule, and will let you all know how it comes out. We won't be able to use ALL of the ideas put forth here -- or even all the ideas suggested by our Invited Guests, or those from non-Mudcatting FSGW members -- but we've considered them all, and will work it out somehow. I expect we'll manage to have a good time -- we generally do. Thanks to all! More later --- Nancy |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:37 PM Of course you're right, Bill. Banjos, mandos, and fiddles tend to crush the more finesse instruments like autoharps, dulcimers, etc. But I do think most sensitive players know when to drop down or drop out to let everyone have a voice. It would be nice to have some pickers too, but I think an emphasis on traditional tunes with vocals (say, as opposed to Fiddle Tunes or Newgrass styles) might let non-instrumentalists join in more comfortably. Songs like Dark Hollow, Amazing Grace, Wayfaring Stranger, and Jesse James are what I'm thinking of. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Leadfingers Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:19 PM I like the idea of the Judy Cook Trad Songs Workshop = IF I was going to be there I could probably find a few obscure English songs ! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Leadfingers Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:12 PM 100 |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bill D Date: 18 Aug 09 - 02:09 PM "Bluegrass and Oldtime Song Circle?" I'm for that..especially the 'old time' part. Older Bluegrass can be good too, but autoharpers don't do well in the fast, 'uptown' Rockabilly mode. (If not on the actual schedule, something can always be started.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Aug 09 - 01:28 PM At the risk of opening a can of worms, how about a Bluegrass and Oldtime Song Circle? Instead of an instrumental pick-a-thon, songs, especially songs with choruses, could be emphasized. I realize Bluegrass is akin to Rockabilly in some Folk circles, so if I am offending anyone, let me know. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: GUEST,Dani Date: 17 Aug 09 - 08:37 PM I second the idea about Mary, and maybe we could devote it to Kipling, and other loves of hers? Dani |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Severn Date: 17 Aug 09 - 07:16 PM I still always enjoy it each year, Dick! It somehow always makes me want to buy a bunch of CDs, though...... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: dick greenhaus Date: 16 Aug 09 - 09:50 PM While it hasn't drawn a particularly large crowd in the last couple of years, if people want it, I'll be happy to present my usual Roots of the Music Workshop. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Genie Date: 16 Aug 09 - 03:04 AM Hey, guys, I wholeheartedly endorse the idea of taking David Ingerson up on his offer to do a workshop on Irish songs: David: "My specialty is Irish singing, both Anglo-Irish and Sean-nos. I didn't check out past years' programs, but I didn't see anything about Irish songs in the suggestions for this year. I could lead a workshop in the history and types of Irish singing traditions or in sean-nos singing, or possibly some other part of the former (rebel songs, emigrant songs, etc), but with the caliber of attendees, there might well be someone else more qualified than I am. Or maybe even just a song circle of Irish songs." Whether it's just David leading it or he and a couple others, I think it's a great idea. David's started going across the pond every year for "research" (strictly business, o' course) and brings great stuff back to the song circles, etc., here in Portland. I'd say take advantage of him while you have the chance. Genie |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Amos Date: 15 Aug 09 - 11:45 PM Well, maybe a workshop for Sandy and LaMarca as well, both the brightest of lights. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Janie Date: 15 Aug 09 - 11:33 PM I'm having sympathetic visions of the program committee trying to figure out who, what, when and where. Ya'll always do an excellent job, and I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking of how much your work and time is appreciated! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bobert Date: 27 Jul 09 - 10:50 AM How about a workshop on "train" songs??? If Roger wants to facilitate the blues workshop I'd be more than happy to facilitate a "trains" workshop just so long that the two are not at the same time... If Roger doesn't want to facilitate the blues workshop I'm still in to do that... Or whatever??? Nothing on Friday 'cause I have a gig that night... Won't get there until noon Saturday... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Dan Schatz Date: 27 Jul 09 - 10:29 AM Somehow I doubt there's any question on that one, Jacqui. It saddens me that we now seem to have memorial workshops every year - but it would sadden me more for their music to go unheralded. And Sandy gave us a lot of music, not the least of which is your husband's. Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Jul 09 - 04:48 AM A memorial for Sandy Paton, please. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Dan Schatz Date: 26 Jul 09 - 12:50 PM Last year we had an instrument clinic - I'm not sure I was the ideal person to lead that (though Eric Cole was), but it was very useful to those who came, I think. And it gave us a chance to see Bill Day's most unusual contribution. Worth it just for that, I'd say. Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: GUEST Date: 24 Jul 09 - 12:21 AM I was thinking of a really short little workshop called "Traditional Songs Judy Cook Doesn't Know". Do we have two or three minutes in the schedule somewhere? I can't imagine that anybody would be able to fill more time than that. Maybe you could have a fundraiser. Anybody can put in $5. If the can sing a traditional song, stopping it at any point, and Judy can't sing the next line then they get their $5 back. If Judy can, which in my experience she always can, then the $5 goes to the Getaway scholarship fund. Love to all of you. -John |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Janie Date: 23 Jul 09 - 10:06 PM Let me second Bill D and Nancy that this thread be reserved for issues quite directly related to program development and the banter, as well as all other communications, serious and otherwise, take place on the "other stuff" thread Bill started. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Ron Davies Date: 23 Jul 09 - 08:17 PM Tierra del Fuego--isn't that where guys who annoy women are sent to model bathing suits on billboards? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Gorgeous Gary Date: 23 Jul 09 - 07:49 PM I love Severn's idea for the "Vile Fluids" workshop! -- Gary |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: My guru always said Date: 23 Jul 09 - 08:12 AM Did I neglect to request a hugging workshop? Hil (who is totally confused by all the suggestions being merely a trad inger, but looking forward to the whole thing!!!) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: VirginiaTam Date: 23 Jul 09 - 05:55 AM mixing folk and do-wop? It could happen. It has happened! Greensleeves Do Wop click on either lo fi or hi fi depending upon your ISP. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: kendall Date: 23 Jul 09 - 05:19 AM Doo op is folk? SNORT |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Severn Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:21 AM To File and enforce an injunction against the Doo Wop workshops, would Bill D have to go through a Folk Process Server and the Folk Police Station to gain Doo Process? Or would Doo Process be better handled by a cosmotologist, if that would not be considered shear Barberism? And if so, will it be made permanent or can it be waived? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: GutBucketeer Date: 22 Jul 09 - 11:36 PM Ukulele Ukulele Ukulele |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bill D Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:38 PM *grin*...'semi' meant "not vague & just hinted at", as in: "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. " --------------------------------------- "do wop" and debate about it should obviously be done simultaneously...in August ...and in Terra del Fuego. Bill likes about half of Severn's workshop ideas quite well. 'Birds' and 'disguises' especially. Since it is something we deal with constantly, I also would like to see/hear a workshop on 'folk processing' with short (not the entire song nesessarily) examples. (This does not mean just 'versions', but the small changes that over time make a song better...or worse.) |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Janie Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:36 PM I'm confident that whatever program the committee decides upon will be wonderful and will offer enough of interest to everyone that many of us will once again be moaning for a clone machine to be in two or three places at once. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Ron Davies Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:04 PM I'd second the bid for doo-wop. We could have two workshops--one to debate if doo-wop is folk, and one to actually sing it. I think I can guess which will be better attended. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: VirginiaTam Date: 22 Jul 09 - 03:47 PM bloody hell! what I get for looking at 2 different threads at the same time. The below was supposed to be in the Skarpi to Getaway thread. Mud elf please delete! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: VirginiaTam Date: 22 Jul 09 - 03:44 PM Icelandic Air from Reykjavik to Boston or JFK Selected dates Depart: Wednesday, September 30 Return: Wednesday, October 07 $452(Per passenger including taxes) If I can manage it I will throw either money into kittie or maybe find something to put in auction. Best of luck. Mmmm! Would love to be home around autumn color time. Someday. |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Dan Schatz Date: 22 Jul 09 - 12:15 AM Hmmm - I wonder what workshop Bill's going to end up with this year.... Dan |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Nancy King Date: 21 Jul 09 - 11:52 PM "Semi-politely"? |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bill D Date: 21 Jul 09 - 10:43 PM ... like this |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bill D Date: 21 Jul 09 - 10:39 PM ummm..Nancy requested semi-politely that this thread be reserved for semi-programming related stuff. Let's have another thread for Getaway related |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Micca Date: 21 Jul 09 - 07:19 PM " When an eel bites your thigh and makes you want to cry Thats a Moray!!" |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Micca Date: 21 Jul 09 - 07:18 PM Thank you Kendall praise indeed |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: kendall Date: 21 Jul 09 - 07:17 PM Stick your hand in that crack and you won't get it back that's a Moray... |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: kendall Date: 21 Jul 09 - 07:16 PM MICCA! that was awful! |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Amos Date: 21 Jul 09 - 07:15 PM Ach, Micca, according to my Granny it's manny a scruple maketh a Moré. A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Micca Date: 21 Jul 09 - 07:08 PM Amos re "Roasting song" perhaps " ... They ha' taen the Eel of Moray and laid it on the grill..." |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Bill D Date: 21 Jul 09 - 06:52 PM Looks like we're in for several treats...*grin*...I'll try to force myself to put up with them. *thinking of ideas for workshops* |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Jon Bartlett Date: 21 Jul 09 - 06:13 PM David Ingerson, it'll be a pleasure to hear you again! Getaway, you're in for a treat if this man comes. Jon Bartlett |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Amos Date: 21 Jul 09 - 05:55 PM BEtter get back to your "steel gut-lining sit-ups" preparation routine, Dan...ya want to be ready for anything they throw atcha... A |
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Subject: RE: Getaway 2009 Program Planning From: Dan Schatz Date: 21 Jul 09 - 05:29 PM I knew that. Still, a man can dream.... Dan |
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