Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: GUEST,MMario Date: 08 Mar 04 - 11:45 AM the 15 year old might find more to interest him then he would think! At least that is the scuttlebutt I hear regarding the stuff Shadowmonk does with the kids. I would think flying into the Washington/Baltimore airport would be the most convenient - as it it a hop skip and a jump from the camp. Getaway weekendsite has some information - sdearching this forum for "fsgw getaway" will bring up a LOT of information. the weekend itself I beleive runs about $150. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Amos Date: 08 Mar 04 - 11:55 AM The reason shithouse rats tend to be crazy is (a) they breath a lot of methane and (b) their sources of protein are...problematical, to say the least. A |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: GUEST Date: 08 Mar 04 - 11:56 AM and chunks of the "sky" keep falling on their heads |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Ferrara Date: 09 Mar 04 - 12:46 AM "Can someone give us any idea of how Getaway's organised and what it costs. We both enjoy impromptu song/music sessions and at most UK festivals are much more likely to be found in the "fringe" pub events (often running them ourselves) rather than the big concerts. " Dave, the Getaway is about participation and mutual enjoyment. It's home grown all the way. We usually have about a dozen special guests but they are still guests like everyone else, maybe leading a workshop or giving a short concert during the day but then joining in as "audience" or "contributor" in other people's workshops and joining in the late night singing. There is a daytime program of four or five tracks of organized workshops and sing-arounds during the day and there is jamming going on much of the time as well. The program consists of workshops, themed sing-arounds and jams (blues, C&W, pub sing, sea songs or whatever) and a few half hour concerts. The only difference between a workshop and a sing-around is that the workshop is intended to showcase attendees with special knowledge in the type of music being featured. The leaders get a chance to do several songs apiece during the hour, besides inviting the audience to participate. For example, last year we had "Mountain Songs and Ballads" and "Irish Unaccompanied Singing" workshops among others. We started the concerts because so many people want a chance to hear, say, Kendall, or Big Mick Lane, or Bob Zentz, or Ed Trickett, etc. Different people are featured each year including, most years, one or two relatively unknown musicians and/or non-professionals. There are sign-up concerts Saturday and Sunday, late-night music after that. Next year we think we'll set aside a cabin near the dining hall for an extra late-night music venue. In my mind three things make the Getaway magical. The first is the sense of community. New people attend every year and they are "old friends" by the end of the weekend. Friendships are deepened every year and the circle keeps growing. The second factor is the emphasis on mutual enjoyment and sharing. Everyone is welcome to lead a song or tune and anyone is welcome to offer to lead a workshop, with the proviso that in the judgment of the program chair (that's me, mostly) it fits the overall balance of the program. The third factor is the flat-out terrific musical quality you find at the Getaway. There are wonderful people, wonderful music, wonderful jams, wonderful late-night sings, wonderful workshops and concerts and special moments. Not everyone is a pro or an accomplished musician or even a musician at all, and not all the music is enjoyable, but the opportunities for wonderful musical experiences are soooooo amazing. There's a variety of tastes and talents and musical surprises, such as Janice Cole's torch rendition of Rubber Ducky that has literally put people on the floor, they were laughing so hard. Or the year when Joel Bailes on piano and Rick Fielding on guitar jammed non-stop for two and a half hours with, as far as I know, absolutely no audience. Just music for the love of it. Well I guess it will surprise you to learn that I love our FSGW Getaway :-D The thing that's so nice is that year after year more people fall in love with it. Rita Ferrara |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: karen k Date: 09 Mar 04 - 12:08 PM Extremely well said Rita. Come once and you'll want to come every year. You have to be there to really understand. I love it. k |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Big Mick Date: 09 Mar 04 - 02:04 PM Yep, Rita has nailed it. If I tried to give a physical description, one might try and figure out why folks want to come so badly. But when one factors in the atmosphere, they find themselves wondering why anyone wouldn't come. This event has given me wonderful friends, almost indescribable experiences, exposure to types of music that I never thought possible, musical experiences that I will one day write about. Mudcat is the virtual coming together of a worldwide community of folk musicians. The Getaway is one of, and the main one, physical manifestations of that virtual experience. I have yet to meet the person who has experienced it that wasn't changed by it. All the best, Mick |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: GUEST,MMario Date: 09 Mar 04 - 02:09 PM The Getaway is one of, and the main one, physical manifestations of that virtual experience. and Therefore - I for one wish to thank AGAIN the FSGW for allowing and welcoming 'catters to the Getaway. The two "worlds" merge to some extent - but you get the occasional moment where you can see the "what the heck are they talking about" looks going across peoples faces... |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Alaska Mike Date: 09 Mar 04 - 05:28 PM I attended my first Getaway in October 2003. Arriving that first day I didn't know anyone by sight and only a few names from the Mudcat (I was fairly new to Mudcat then as well). In no time at all I felt welcomed and at ease. The atmosphere of the Getaway is friendly and supportive in every respect. I attended many workshops and even helped to lead a couple of them. There is a great diversity of musical styles among the attendees. Sharing sea songs and shanties with the likes of Barry Finn, Bob Zentz and the Shellback Chorus made the weekend for me. Meeting Kendall Morse and Big Mick Lane and so many others was a real treat. I was thrilled to find so many talented voices in one place and time. My wife and I felt like we had come home to a host of new friends. Besides the concerts and workshops, there is the comraderie of sitting down to eat with new friends and swapping stories and experiences with people from many other locations. I found that I could sing quietly by myself or joyously join a group of 20 or so in a rousing chorus song (The night Theresa and Snuffy lead us all in "Blow the Man Down" will forever remain a highlight of my weekend). I hope we will be able to attend the Getaway again this year, as with others, money is always a consideration. But if not, then certainly we will return some time in the future. I would encourage every mudcatter to try and attend. This Getaway is truly a magical event that will leave an indelible impression on you when its over. Mike |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Jeri Date: 09 Mar 04 - 09:10 PM It's a folkie commune for a weekend. You pay one price for lodging and meals, then you go to anything you want or nothing at all. You can sit somewhere and jam or talk, or go to the scheduled events.. Rita, I was at that blues gym jam. Rick goaded me into playing, even though I didn't know what the heck I was doing. That's been his strategy with me all along though - get Jeri out of 'safe' mode. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Ferrara Date: 09 Mar 04 - 09:32 PM Ah, Jeri, lucky woman. Ever since Joel described it to me I've wished I had been there too for at least part of it, even though it's awfully hard to participate in a blues jam with a zither :-) And, good for Rick. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Amos Date: 09 Mar 04 - 09:58 PM Well you coulda just parked on the tree stump and played rhythm.... A |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Allan C. Date: 09 Mar 04 - 10:01 PM The problem in a nutshell is that there will always be a session or mini concert or workshop you will miss because you chose to attend something else. And yet, when you compare notes with others, you'll find that they are wishing they could have done what you did. More often than not, I have found myself in the predicament of the mule with the two bales of hay. But rather than starve, eventually I forced myself to make a choice. Also, as Mike pointed out, some of the best parts of the Getaway happen outside of the events printed on the schedules. Aye, there be magic there! |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Allan C. Date: 19 Mar 04 - 09:21 AM I suppose you can find it elsewhere, but here is a link to Camp Ramblewood and the general description of the Getaway at the FSGW website. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Morticia Date: 19 Mar 04 - 09:29 AM Pixie and I are hoping to come to, please, if there's room? |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: GUEST,MMario Date: 19 Mar 04 - 09:45 AM That would be INCREDIBLE! heck - I'll pitch my tent if there isn't enough cabin room if it means getting Morti there! |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Morticia Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:12 AM Thanks MMario,you are such a dear, but let's hope it won't be necessary.It is way too chilly for tents.When members of the Slingbacks approached me to know what to expect of the Getaway last year, I told them two things, One: you'll have the time of your lives and Two: bring your thermals. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: SINSULL Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:24 AM My Classic Getaway Memory: Max wearing Kendall's hat and sitting dewy eyed and adoringly at Kendall's feet while Kendall sang "I was nothing to him but he was the world to me." It still makes me laugh out loud. Anyone remember being led by the Pied Piper out the door at about 3AM to the strains of "Irene Goodnight" which spontaneously grew by about thirty new verses? I missed Mick singing a lullaby to try to get the single women's room to quiet down and sleep. And so on... |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: GUEST,MMario Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:31 AM I didn't get led out the door by the piper as I only had to stumble to the adjoining room - but do remember the two hour rendition of "Irene Goodnight" |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: kendall Date: 19 Mar 04 - 12:47 PM Morty, I'll sleep in my car! |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Big Mick Date: 19 Mar 04 - 02:11 PM Morty, there is plenty of room. I can't wait to see you again, and meet the formidable pixie of doom. Got to run. Got a gig. Mick |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 19 Mar 04 - 02:30 PM It occurs to me that in my school district, this could count as a fine professional development opportunity! How soon would one be able to find out about workshops being offered? If I can find one that would justify the travel, I might be able to convince the powers that be to let me go! They let one colleague go to Minneapolis for a Kodaly conference, after all! So what might be offered that would professionally benefit an elementary music teacher with a ukulele band, a "multicultural curriculum", a children's chorus, and a personal affinity for anglo concertina, harmony singing, and good times? Besides seeing all you wonderful folks, including Morty too! Allison |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Allan C. Date: 19 Mar 04 - 04:13 PM Animaterra, you could explain that not only are there numerous workshops on ballads and harmony, but also there is a very important one on teaching songs to young children. Of course, you may need to "forget" to mention that you, yourself, are leading that workshop! |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Tinker Date: 19 Mar 04 - 04:51 PM Morti, if you end up in Newark again you can finish the trip with me, of course that means you and Pixie have to be willing to brave "The Horde". I'll even supply really warm sleeping gear if you can just get your butts to this side of the Atlantic... PUHLEEZE!!! Animaterra, Of course you can talk your way to Getaway...Jusst look at it this way..... Now although some things change from year to year we can probably assure certain catogories will be available. ( If not we'll pull together a special Mudcat sing and be sure you're covered) Multicultural and I assume intergrated curriculum.... By definition all labor songs, work songs, sea songs and war songs fit somewhere. Okay If Mick and Barry Finn show up I figure we've covered that even if Rita didn't get one of the above on this years schedule. Children's Choir, Joe Offer does a mean children's campfire and I know a few camp songs, in fact Susan of DT and I have talked about getting together to swap Girl Scout songs at some point...Persoanl access to the founders of the DT. How much more validation could they want??? Come on girl.... it's not even much of a stretch......But it is alot of fun.... If we giggle enough maybe the guys will treat us to another lullabye.... tinker |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 19 Mar 04 - 04:51 PM I can lead a workshop as long as I'm not getting paid for it on school time! Great idea, Allan! Allison |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: kendall Date: 19 Mar 04 - 05:30 PM Time to get creative lady! |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Jeri Date: 19 Mar 04 - 06:23 PM Paid? Get even remotely close to a suggestion of a workshop, and watch out for Ferarra! "Music in the Classroom" would be good. You get to mention your school name a bazillion times, make contacts from all over and possibly bring some home with you. Are there other teachers who might be interested? What would be REALLY cool: if there were kids who knew a lot of songs and could co-lead a workshop. "Songs From the Back of the Bus." Of course, these might not be the sort of songs Allison wants to bring home. The other problem is that kids may want to keep the songs to themselves |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Nancy King Date: 19 Mar 04 - 06:58 PM Allison, the program really can't be finalized until quite close to the event, because we don't know exactly who will be there. Having said that, a list of possible/likely topics can be started at any point, and probably already has been. I'm willing to bet that any reasonable topic can be accommodated. Harmony singing is inevitable, whether in an organized workshop (which does often happen) or not. Some variation of music-with-children sounds like a fine idea. We have several ukulele players in the Getaway crowd, as well as a number of squeezebox players, so either of those instruments could get some attention. Even if they don't get their own workshops, there's lots of opportunity to connect with likeminded folks. Think of the Getaway as a networking opportunity! As for the good times, you can count on those! I hope you can make it! And Morty, looking forward to seeing you again! Jeez, it's not even April and I can hardly wait for the Getaway! Cheers, Nancy |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Annie Date: 19 Mar 04 - 11:08 PM To anyone flush with enough cash to fly an extra leg on USAirways Express to Salisbury, MD I'll take ya from there. Sleeping bag and loaner guitar comes with the deal. It's about 3 hours up and back from here and dam convenient to fly in and out of our very small but full service airport. By the time you think about traffic at BWI or Raygun, you could be down to Smallsbury and on the tarmac. Sold? Keep it in mind and PM me. Quick trip to the beach thrown in at no xtra charge. Annie |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Big Mick Date: 20 Mar 04 - 03:35 AM I am fair drooling over this one. This thing just keeps getting better and better. Allison ..... please come and save a song for me. It would be just wonderful to finally meet another old friend never met. You will not regret it, I gawrontee it!! And Morty, m'love, git that wee girl packed up and get here. I can bring extra sleeping bags, no sweat. You know I would absolutely love to see you again. Damn, Nancy, I know just what you mean. I shouldn't even be thinking about the Getaway in March, but I am bubbly with anticipation. All the best, Mick |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 20 Mar 04 - 04:34 AM How many Uk'ers are going this year??? We already have: Morty, pixieofdoom, me , Micca and possibley Col k....anymore???? |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: kendall Date: 20 Mar 04 - 07:22 AM I'm thinking of getting exited myself. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Dani Date: 20 Mar 04 - 07:35 AM Boy, Mick's bubbly, and Kendall's excited. Guess I'll have to go, too! I too can bring ANYTHING a person might need. Janie and I drive up from NC and will have plenty of extra room. One by one, the excuses for not coming vanish into thin air. Dani |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Bobert Date: 20 Mar 04 - 08:36 AM Well, gol danged... This thing looks like fun. Any other blues players comin'? Bobert |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Allan C. Date: 20 Mar 04 - 08:58 AM Well, for starters, Bobert, Max is one hell of a blues player and is almost guarateed to be there. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Jeri Date: 20 Mar 04 - 09:17 AM Bobert, there have always been bluesy people there. There was a blues jam 'workshop' last year. Kendall's a yankee: a Maine Yankee. He's just thinking about getting excited. They think about things for a long time in Maine, probably because they're a bit groggy after a long winter's hibernation - until the following November or so, when they have to gather nuts and berries to get them through the next one. He'll get back to us sometime by next November, when we might hear an emotional outburst such as "I had a pretty good time." If he were 20, it would be "Well, it didn't suck." |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: MMario Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:19 AM yes - for a mainer Kendall is getting quite flighty - but then again he has spent a lot of time out in the world with wild and crazy folkies. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Tinker Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:24 AM Bobert, Roger in Baltimore led last year's Blues workshop which was hands down the best ever.... Gutbucketeer provided Bass, we had half a dozen guitarists ( Including Max) , Joel provided amazing piano, his wife Pearl added mouth harp, Dave Diamond, TJ, Dwanye and Shelia Thorpe... The allotted time ran right over and part way into lunch no one even noticed... On of the best parts of Getway is the informal evening music when anything goes, everyone plays and pure enjoyment is the only requirement... Blues are definately welcome. Heck they even let me sing the ol' Lil Johnson, Barrel House Annie style stuff. Honest anything goes. So ya'll just have to come on down this year. Besides if I'm ever going to figure out how to play along to this Blues stuff I need ya to come teach me... Tinker |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 20 Mar 04 - 11:15 AM Well I keep wishing my fairy godmother would appear and say I can come but unless the lotto has my numbers it looks unlikely - boo hoo. But one year we'll make it though!!!!! |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: kendall Date: 20 Mar 04 - 12:33 PM OK, Jeri, let me up! I'm really looking forward to the Getaway. How do these myths get started anyway? Surely not from the following conversation: Youg woman summer vsitor on Monhegan Island to young lobster fisherman: "What do you do for excitement around here"? Lobsterman: " I wouldn't know, never been excited." |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: KT Date: 20 Mar 04 - 04:15 PM Hey, Bill D., thanks for the information back there on March 6th. Just getting back to this thread now, and am trying to work out details. I think I will have to fly into Reagan, so I'm glad to have the heads up on the driving distance. Great time of year for a drive, though. I can't wait to see the fall colors!! Fall colors, good music and lots of new friends in one weekend! Sounds like a great plan to me!! KT |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: kendall Date: 20 Mar 04 - 04:21 PM National, not Raygun |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Bill D Date: 20 Mar 04 - 04:58 PM KT...it's a little tricky getting from (wow..90 posts by March! Sounds like we'll have another good turnout!) |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: KT Date: 20 Mar 04 - 06:08 PM Thanks, Bill. Mapquest is a wonder, isn't it? It's not very often I plan a trip this far in advance, but this one sounds too good to let slip by again this year. Only seven months left! KT |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Bobert Date: 20 Mar 04 - 08:20 PM Well then, count me in as long as the Archie Edwards Blues Foundation ain't doing a festival that weekend which I don't think we are... I think Fredricksburg is our last for the season.... Lookin' forward to meetin' a bunch of you all and, contrary to my occasional rants and bad typin/spellin' I really ain't too obnoxious... BillD 'ill tell ya.... Right Bill?.............. Bobert |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Bill D Date: 20 Mar 04 - 08:38 PM naawww...Bobert is only 'mildly' obnoxious! ;>) (He is a purty good host on his own turf, and I 'specks he'll fit right in once the music starts and he realizes we don't have spelling workshops!...and greg stephens managed to tolerate him even longer than Rita & I did!) |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Bobert Date: 20 Mar 04 - 09:41 PM Well thankee, Bill, fir that resoundin' vote of approval... Is it okay if I bring a couple o' folks from Archie Edwards Barber Shop???.... and is there as cost???... 'er do ya gotta learnt a secret handshake???.... Bobert |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: MMario Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:36 PM it's a secret hug - apply to Big Mick to learn it. |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Bobert Date: 20 Mar 04 - 10:38 PM Hey, there ain't gonna be no kinky stuff 'er secret handshakes is there? Bobert |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: GUEST Date: 25 Apr 04 - 10:50 AM Time to renew this thread. Who else is going? |
Subject: RE: Getaway 2004 From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 25 Apr 04 - 11:14 AM I'm certainly hoping to be there! A little remote in time to be sure, though. Dave Oesterreich |
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