Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest

Subject: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: j0_77
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 07:21 PM

I thought in the midwest or s west somewhere - and perhaps get things in proportion again - it's about time too. Give each type a fair shake especially American Old Time which I love and I think is much neglected these days.

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 08:01 PM

Well you are all welcome to come to my place 35 miles west of Denver. Fourth of July would be good. Got two acres of forest, should be able to accomodate2-300 people. Reckon we'd have to rent couple PortaPotties.

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 08:19 PM

You might want to check out the Big Muddy Festival in Boonville, Missouri, on April 9 & 10. Cathy Barton and Dave Para do some pretty good old-timey stuff with banjo, guitar and hammered dulcimer, and on the 10th Gordon Bok, Ann Mayo Muir and Ed Trickett will be playing there. You can reach Dave Para at [e-mail] for more information. You can see more concerning their tour schedules on the Folk-Legacy web site. When you get there, click on "tour" in the frame on the left.

If this is too far from home, take ol' Lonesome up on his offer and make a festival of your own in the high country. Sounds like fun! After reading what he had to say about Rick Fielding's CD, you can rely on his good taste!

Sandy

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: j0_77
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 08:29 PM

I gotter copy all this stuff down NOW ...shizzz i am nuts about the old timey stuff and also love old timey gospel Dylan Gutherie Blues - everything - RE Colorado a great idea and then it will be completely spontaneous. I got 3 good mics will donate - no amp or speakers. Porta potties etc my email is [e-mail] we had better plan well and early OK - hmmm I suspect this may turn into Woodstock 99 hey :) Folk rappin - diesel - soot - web songs wow :)

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 09:17 PM

Have it in Colorado and we will come!

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: Folkie
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 10:22 PM

As one of the organizers of The Lake County Folk Festival (N. Illinois) I can warn you that it takes a lot of work and a lot of people helping to successfully launch a new festival. I started out by talking to a lot of folks who had previously organized festivals and their unanymous advice on starting a festival was "DON'T". But we didn't take that bit of advice and are going into the 5th Annual this year. We have put together a checklist of everything that has to be done 1. Way before 2. The day before and 3. The day of the festival. I'll be glad to send you a copy of the basic list, with some of our experiences, observations and recommendations. Drop me a line at [e-mail] if you are interested.

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: j0_77
Date: 08 Mar 99 - 10:44 PM

Sure Folkie ($$$$) but I do like my Granda did - for the heck of it :)

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 09 Mar 99 - 02:19 PM

See the new MUDSTOCK thread

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From:
Date: 09 Mar 99 - 06:42 PM

Come to Columbus,Montana second week in August, The Musians Rendezvous an acoustic event on the banks of the Yellowstone river. 35 acre city park, free camping, contact Aron Strange [phone] day or [phone] eve. email [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Any 1 interested in organising a FOLK fest
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 09 Mar 99 - 10:00 PM

That you,Aron, in the above post? Glad you found the Ol Mudcat. Now create some kinda colorful moniker (maybe "The Yellowstone Stranger" or "Bassbrawler",you know)so we'll know you. Bet you are in for a lot of questions...LEJ