Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?

Subject: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 08:04 PM

We are coming to visit our daughter at Christmas who is studying at the Uni in S Dakota.

Does anyone have any ideas where we might hear any folk music or must see sights?

We are also intending to visit some friends in N Carolina at New year and possibly fly down to New Orleans - again any suggestions?

We are currently planning the trip and would really appreciate some help!

Sue and Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Nov 03 - 10:26 PM

Hop on down to WY and visit Sorcha!

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 09:18 PM

Here we are!

Where are you headed in NC? We're smack-dab in the middle, at the confluence of 85 and 40.

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: UB Ed
Date: 05 Nov 03 - 10:13 PM

Dani, that would be Charlotte?

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 07:06 PM

Hillsborough, just outside Chapel Hill and Durham

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 07:14 PM

8 Pints, I forgot someone! You should contact SD Shad by PM. I think he's near the Uni. in S Dak. He and his wife are both musicians, so should know of things going on.

I have an email addy for him, which I think is still good. I'll send him a note about this thread as I am not sure how often he looks in anymore.

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Sorcha
Date: 06 Nov 03 - 08:03 PM

It's a LOOONNNG ways from Vermillion, SD to my house.....

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 12:17 PM

Thanx all for your assistance.

By way of background, Sue is a singer of traditional songs whilst I practice on my Northumbrian Small Pipes & occasionally sing!

Ideally we are looking to stay in local 'Bed & breakfast'/motel accommodation whilst we visit Vermillion SD, Asheville NC & New Orleans.

We shall be deciding on flights, etc this week-end so should have a clearer idea of our itinery by Monday.

Katlaughing, I will contact Shad as you suggest.

Bob & Sue van Gaalen

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 12:44 PM

LOL, I was thinking the other end of the state, Sorcha! Sorry...:-)

Bob, I've just sent you SDShad's email addy. Sounds like a neat trip.

kat

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: open mike
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 01:34 PM

where will you be visiting from??
i think Dani may have a restaurant in N.C.
(or a pharmacy?!)
and years ago i visited s wonderful
music box museum in hillsborough.
if you are in that area let me
know if it is still there!

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: open mike
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 01:39 PM

hey
! there iws a music museum in SOUTH DAKOTA

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: open mike
Date: 07 Nov 03 - 02:25 PM

while searchinbg for the music museum in north carolina
I have found one in s. dak and i found thischapel hill contra dance

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 08:44 PM

Thanks Open Mike & Katlaughing,

We hope to start at Vermillion where our daughter, Natalie, is 'reading psychology' (I thought psychology was inate in the female gender, only men need to study it surely!). Then sample some Cajun music around New Orleans, and finally finishing up in Asheville where Riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein have kindly invited us to their house-party over the New Year.

Katlaughing, I have not been able to contact Shad via email, but have forwarded message for him via PM that you might be able to relay.

Cheers,

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 09:08 PM

RILEY BAUGUS?!

That nice man built my banjo! From a bag of old Vega tenor pieces, he fashioned a 5 string work of art that 'real' banjo players around here envy. They wish I would learn to play the damn thing, already. Don't tell Riley I can't, yet, OK?

What a small world.

If you make it this far, please come visit. We do indeed have a restaurant, and would love to plan an evening of food and music around your visit if you can make it!

Mudcatter Janie is down the street, too, and we'd love to meet you.

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 09:56 PM

Oh! Can I come toooooo?

(green with envy)

Sue and Bob, you really do want to meet Dani and Janie, and Dani, you do want to meet Sue, Bob and Natalie!

And an evening of good food and music when you get together, sounds wonderful.

Careful though Dani- give them plastic cutlery and paper plates or they'll start accompanying the music on empty wine bottles... (what? WHAT? no, it wasn't me- it was THEM!!)

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 10:23 PM

Bob, just sent your message on to SDShad and answered your PM. I'll keep you posted.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 10:34 PM

"Whilst?" "WHILST?"

Methinks you are coming from farther away than we THOUGHT! Please do consider yourselves welcome. We love being tour guides here, and Hillsborough is a wonderfully charming small town, also near Duke Univ. and Univ. of NC at Chapel Hill (I'm told there's one hell of a music and folklore collection there!).

It seems as if you'll be in NC around the holidays: consider spending some Christmas time here! It's usually lovely weather, and things in the food business are quiet at that time: we're even considering closing for a few days.

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 10:34 PM

Dani,

That sounds really interesting. Would Charlotte be the most convenient airport local to you?

What is the distance between Hillsborough and Asheville?

Could you recommend anywhere for us to stay?


Thanx,

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 08 Nov 03 - 10:55 PM

Noreen,

You had your chance last week while you were with the Shellbacks touring New York & New Jersey!

Dani,

As you suspected, we come from 'overseas'!

To be precise, Manchester, UK (I must confess to having played for Manchester Football Club: not to be confused with Manchester United! The former is a rugby club founded in 1860 and established the right to its title long before Newton Heath AFC changed its name to 'United')

Can you PM with your contact & address details?

Thanx again,

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 10 Nov 03 - 11:12 PM

Have now booked flight from Manchester,UK to Charlotte, NC arriving on 20th Dec'2003. Returning on 3rd Jan'2004.

Hope to meet up with Dani, Janie, et al in Hillsborough and later in the week with people in Asheville, NC.

Looking forward to this with relish!

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Noreen
Date: 11 Nov 03 - 01:52 AM

Think they do pickle over there rather than relish...

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Barb'ry
Date: 11 Nov 03 - 10:14 AM

Bob, there is no other football club than Manchester United......

I am also green with envy and want to spend Christmas and New Year with you all - willing to carry suitcases and be your duty psychiatrist.......

You are going to have SUCH fun with these people

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: alanww
Date: 11 Nov 03 - 08:56 PM

Sounds quite a trip, Bob & Sue!
From our Shellback experiences, I know you will really enjoy the music, the singing, the company and the hospitality.
My partner, Sandy, has relatives in NC, so I very much hope to be back myself before too long ...! Therefore, watch out Dani! [Remember me from the Getaway?]
"Turn, turn, ye seasons turn ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: GUEST,Arkie
Date: 11 Nov 03 - 10:08 PM

There is a lot of old time music around Ashville, NC and Bernstein should know what is going on. You might contact Warren Wilson College near Ashville and see if they have anything planned.

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 07:36 AM

I do indeed remember you, Alan! And well do I hope that the Getaway spawns even MORE GettingsAway!

Janie and I have toyed with the idea of hosting some kind of music gathering ourselves, to get a fix in the off-season. We'll toss that idea out later in our spare ;( time.

Meantime, please do come when you can: Old England or New England, or anywhere in between, we welcome Mudcat visitors. Those inclined to perform we'll book at our restaurant on a Friday night. Those inclined not to we'll just gather 'round the fire and sing or talk the night away, or go find some music with a local flair.

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: alanww
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 07:58 AM

Sounds great, Dani!
I have also just received an email from an American morris dancing, shanty and folk singing, musician friend of mine, Peter Contrastano. Previously he lived in New England and ran the Portsmouth NH, Shanty Festival.
At one time he lived in England for a while - he was even on the national committee of the English Folk Dance and Song Society for a year or two - and he is now moving to Cary, near Raleigh NC. Is that anywhere near you? I'll give you his email address if you PM me or send me an email (see the list from the Getaway). I don't think he is a Mudcatter.
"... summer dies and autumn follows ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 08:33 AM

Yes! Cary is about 20 min from here. Sounds like great doings on the music horizon!

PM to follow.

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 10:37 AM

Bob, none of my emails to SDShad have been kicked back, so I expect to hear from him as soon as he has a spare moment. He and his wife are both post-graduate students, as well as have a few other things going on, so sometimes it takes him a few days to get back to me. I'll let you know as soon as I hear from him.

kat

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 12 Nov 03 - 06:51 PM

Katlaughing,

I have passed on SDShad's name to Natalie who might contact him personally as she is studying in Vermillion, University of South Dakota. We are thinking of hopping down to New Orleans, mid holiday, to sample the delights of Cajun, Zydeko & my son James is also into traditional jazz.

I think we are going to be quite busy!

It would be really nice to appear at Dani's as well.

The anticipation is mounting ...

......'I'm going to Carolina in the morning' (Don't know how to put this in italics yet)

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 17 Nov 03 - 08:37 AM

Dani,

Sent you a PM last week, but you don't appear to have received it.

Do need to resend?

Regards,

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Kudzuman
Date: 17 Nov 03 - 09:42 AM

We are about 60 miles due south of Asheville in Polk Co., but already have plans for New Years. If you are around on either side of New Years then PM me and I'll give you a tour of my dulcimer workshop (that should take all of about 5 minutes!).

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 26 Nov 03 - 09:20 PM

OK, sounds as if we could call on you before New Year as we shall be on our way North from New Orleans by then.

Will PM as suggested.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 17 Dec 03 - 09:16 PM

Dani,

Plan to visit you on 22nd December'2003.

Please advise details on motel you suggested.

Our party will consist of wife (Sue), son (James) & daughter(Natalie) plus college mate (Owen) and self.

Hope your Mum is better!

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: tar_heel
Date: 17 Dec 03 - 10:19 PM

how about RURAL HALL,N.C.?....near winston-salem,n.c..
just a couple of miles north on off highway 52 from winston-salem...we are always home and usually have open house and friends always dropping by during holidays...so,if you coming this way,please let us know...

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 08:49 PM

tar_heel,

I think we might pass by your way 'en route' to Mount Aire just before New Year's Eve!

Would love to 'drop in' on you if that's OK.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From:
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 10:53 PM

Rich (RR) here is from the Dakotas. Can't remember North or South though. Haven't seen him around in ages though.

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From:
Date: 18 Dec 03 - 11:01 PM

Rich R is the name, and I was wrong. His last message was back in August of this year. Guess he and I have been frequenting different threads.

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Noreen
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 05:47 AM

Have a wonderful time, Bob, Sue, James and Natalie!

Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!!

:0)

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 04:10 PM

Many thanks to all who have helped us organise our holiday.

We will update the thread as we progress hopefully.

Ira Bernstein has kindly offered his 'spare' house in Asheville, amazing!

Regards,

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Dani
Date: 22 Dec 03 - 07:57 PM

Hi All,

Dani has feted us with a wonderfull bar-b-q and christmas festivities.

More music to follow shortly ......

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 22 Dec 03 - 10:31 PM

Well fed, they are off to bed.

Not as much music as some might have liked, as we talked too much! And had the longest parade of instruments-not-played/playable in modern history. But we have tomorrow evening to look forward to! Who knew these two were Shellbacks! Now we know you might not get 'em back.

Another delightful group you all have sent us. Bob and Sue and their children and friend are exactly what you would expect from "friends newly met". Even provided the only thing even the best American hostess cannot: proper tea, including teapot, and careful instructions on the proper making of it. And, can you believe, homemade mince**** pies cleverly spirited past meat-sniffing customs officials!

Here's a toast to the Mudcat...

Dani

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: karen k
Date: 23 Dec 03 - 01:15 AM

Sue and Bob,
So glad you are getting to spend time with Dani. I know you are having a great time. Hope your trip over went well and our customs folks were friendly. I'm looking forward to meeting you at the end of March when I come to visit Noreen and Barbara and go to the National Festival and the Lancaster Easter Maritime Festival. So, I can't wait to meet you. Have a wonderful Christmas and U.S. trip and a safe trip home.

karen kobela

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 03:50 PM

What a wonderful thing mudcat is!!!

We had a great time with Dani and her delightful family. Everyone has made us feel so welcome. It was great to put faces to names, specially Dani and Janie.

Can't wait to meet up with other 'catters, hopefully tar heel soon and Karen when you visit UK (Can't you persuade Dani to make the trip with you so we can repay some of the wonderful hospitality???)

We are currently in New Orleans, had a brilliant time last night in a Jazz club, Donna's on N Rampart St. I felt like I needed to pinch myself - we were actually sitting in a bar in New Orleans listening to a fantastic band, so many wonderful experiences, what a shame we only have 2 weeks!!!!

Love to all Catters on both sides of the pond, and have a safe and happy New Year

Love from Sue vG, 8 Pints and all.

xxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Kudzuman
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 06:25 PM

Howdee 8 Pints and all,
Been gone most of the holidays but here for the duration now! Just PM'd you. My dusty shop in Polk Co., NC is still open for the 5 minute tour if you're interested. Happy Holidays one and all.

Kudzuman

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: Snuffy
Date: 28 Dec 03 - 06:50 PM

But did you have a kazoo orchestra at Dani's?

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:31 PM

I even think we had an attempt at "the orchestra song"!

Sue's snuffling a little bit now, but hopefully will be recovered enough to tackle the next leg of our journey tommorrow to Atlanta, and then onto Mount Aire, NC.

Bye4Now,

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 04:13 AM

Arrived home at 8.30 am on Sunday (even though to us it is still the middle of the night!

Huge thanks to everyone who made this such a memorable trip - can't wait to bore, sorry tell, you all about it!

Will post more when we've caught up on a bit of sleep.

Sue and 8 pints xxxx

Subject: RE: Any Catters in S Dakota/N Carolina?
From: 8_Pints
Date: 20 Jan 04 - 03:35 PM

Chuck & Dani,

Photographs of the guilty emailed to you today.

Hope your mailbox is big enough for them!

Bob vG