08 May 16 - 03:28 PM (#3789219) Subject: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Yippee! Planning for the 2016 FSGW Getaway is well underway, and the Program Committee -- me, Carly Gewirz (Mudcatter "Carly"), and longtime Getaway-goers Kathie Mack and Lisa Null -- is ready for your ideas! This year's Getaway will be held September 23-26 (NOTE -- earlier than usual!) at West River Conference Center on an inlet of the Chesapeake Bay. This is the same place we've been for the last several years, and it's a beautiful spot. If you'd like more information about the Getaway, visit www.fsgw.org, scroll down a bit, and click on "Getaway" in the left-hand column. This lists the specifics for last year's event, but of course this year's will be similar. Complete, up-to-date information -- including an application form -- will be available on the FSGW site soon. Or you can put "Getaway" into the Mudcat filter box, set the time for 2-3 years, and you'll get more commentary than anyone could reasonably read. We have a great lineup of special guests this year: We're delighted to welcome SALLY ROGERS, a marvelous songwriter and singer of traditional and contemporary songs. British-born DAVID JONES presents music-hall songs, stories, sea songs and ballads that will make you laugh or melt your heart. LARRY KAPLAN is a fine guitarist and singer-songwriter with a maritime bent. If you like songs of cowboys and other working men, STEVE CORMIER will fill the bill. GEOFF KAUFMAN, a shanty-man at Mystic Seaport, will share songs of New England and the sea. SARO LYNCH-THOMASON comes from Asheville, NC, with lots of Appalachian ballads and regional songs. And to top it all off, the trio BARE BONES (Bill and Rebecca Kimmons and their "spare rib" Dock Cutlip) will bring us exquisite a capella harmonies and gospel songs. All of these folks will be performing in mini-concerts and participating in lots of workshops. We are now starting to put together a list of possible workshops. We've thought of quite a few, and we're ready for your suggestions. One of the great things about the Getaway is that we really do try to tailor the program to the interests of those attending, but that's hard to do until we know who's coming and what they'd like to do. So: please tell us if you plan to come, and what you'd like to see on the program. Are there workshops you'd like to lead, co-lead, or attend? Workshops 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 (we have only 2 days, after all, so not everything can make the final cut), we do promise to consider all ideas. You can post them to this thread, or PM Carly or me. The Getaway is all about participation, so start participating now! Looking forward to seeing you all! Nancy |
08 May 16 - 04:02 PM (#3789225) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: RTim Sorry I can't be there this year - I will be at The Portsmouth Maritime Festival instead!! Have a great time all. Tim Radford |
08 May 16 - 05:27 PM (#3789232) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Hi Tim! We sure did enjoy seeing you last year -- maybe again one of these times? Sorry about the conflict with Portsmouth, but these things do happen. You'll probably see my son Ken Schatz there too. |
09 May 16 - 04:07 AM (#3789299) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers It is in my diary - I have every intention of being there |
09 May 16 - 10:34 AM (#3789350) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Excellent -- it will be great to see you, Terry! |
09 May 16 - 06:50 PM (#3789449) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Severn I gave some of these suggestions to Kathie already, but I'll post them here, too, to get things started: ONE MORNING IN MAY---There are an incredible number of songs that happen in May, as I noticed at a recent sing or two that had nothing to do with the subject. It's Spring, things naturally happen and May rhymes with a whole lot more things than, say, April. General:"As I Roved Out", "Claudy Banks" Maritime: "The Rosabella", "Lord Franklin" Spring: "Hal-An-Tow", songs of workers' solidarity......You get the idea....... KINGS AND QUEENS----Songs about them provide the easiest way for us singers of traditional music to collect any sort of royalties..... FOOTWEAR----"Old Shoes And Leggings", "With My Pit Boots On", "O, Dem Golden Slippers", "Put My Little Shoes Away", Herring Boxes without topses, lack of footwear, Army boots that are never the right size and any other fitting or at least loosely fitting topics loosely fitting topics......Even pesky bothersome Shoe Flies..... CIVIL WAR---Grant yourself a little Lee-way to get up the Hill Early, grab a Pillow or a Couch and Bragg about your side..... VILE FLUIDS---Demon Alchohol, Jake, Honky Red, Supersonic Tonic, black frack waters, pollution, Love Potions (up to #9 and beyond), great green gobs of greasy, grimy gopher guts, excretions of all sorts, fountain water from Flint and Mrs. Murphy's Chowder....Bring your own vial..... |
10 May 16 - 04:19 AM (#3789503) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers It has been suggested I should offer a whistle workshop again . Anyone intersted ? |
10 May 16 - 01:05 PM (#3789610) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: jacqui.c Try stopping us getting there! How about a 'Wives and Mothers' workshop. Plenty of subject matter there! |
11 May 16 - 08:38 AM (#3789735) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Keep those ideas coming! |
12 May 16 - 05:54 AM (#3789890) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Refresh |
12 May 16 - 08:18 AM (#3789901) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: kendall Children's stories? |
12 May 16 - 08:08 PM (#3789943) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King No decision on that yet, Kendall. We're considering it, along with all the other suggestions we've received. Anybody got any more suggestions? |
12 May 16 - 10:17 PM (#3789961) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Janie No suggestions but gods, godesses or simple luck willin' and the crick don't rise, and neither me nor ma need nursing come the end of September, will be there:>) |
13 May 16 - 11:00 PM (#3790185) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Sure will be good to see you, Janie! We missed you last year! |
14 May 16 - 02:09 AM (#3790196) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Celtaddict I am planning to be there. Lately I have been very interested in the original songs of those parodies that are now better known than the originals. (Who besides Rick Spencer (who is a real singer) and I still sing Henry Clay Work's 1865 hit 'The Ship That Never Returned'? But everyone seems to know 'Charlie on the MTA.') I know of a couple of others but I am sure other folks know far more. |
15 May 16 - 05:32 AM (#3790407) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Bump |
16 May 16 - 04:26 PM (#3790658) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Severn Grind |
16 May 16 - 04:30 PM (#3790659) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: keberoxu Thanks, Severn, for making me chuckle |
16 May 16 - 11:43 PM (#3790700) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Stilly River Sage Shimmy! |
17 May 16 - 03:23 PM (#3790807) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Severn Hunh! Uhhh! Goodgawd! Got to, Got to, got to!..... Do the Funky Getaway (Parts 1 & 2) |
22 May 16 - 05:56 AM (#3791496) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Refresh |
23 May 16 - 05:46 PM (#3791702) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Again |
24 May 16 - 06:02 PM (#3791978) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Nice try, Terry! Maybe if we keep doing this, somebody will come up with an actual suggestion... or not. |
24 May 16 - 06:23 PM (#3791982) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos I suggest that as many as possibly ever can should appear there. I am delighted to see my cowboy pal Steve Cormier will be doing the Getaway wrangle this year! I hsall be there. ANd just possibly, my newly-retired BBW in tow this time! A |
24 May 16 - 07:17 PM (#3791992) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: MMario Amos - your BBW actually exists? Old Age/Retirement for a subject? Not that I can think of anything to do for that subject...but I should be freshly retired at Getaway myself. |
24 May 16 - 07:32 PM (#3791996) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos MM: With luck we will both greet you as you sneak a break in the parking lot this September! :D |
24 May 16 - 08:52 PM (#3792007) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Retirement ? I did that before my first Getaway !! |
26 May 16 - 04:05 AM (#3792237) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Refresh |
26 May 16 - 08:13 AM (#3792271) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Dani How about some loosey goosey spaces, with themes that aren't announced until the event? I remember enjoying Songs From A Hat, because it draws fascinating people who think like that : ) With double bonus points for more than one theme in a song as it progresses! Or is this a drinking game for another world..... Sally! Saddle! Cannon! Blackbird! Go! Clearly, it would be a master class : ) Dani (thinking) |
29 May 16 - 10:31 AM (#3792728) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Alaska Mike Tawmmie and I will be there in September. We look forward to seeing friends again and meeting new ones. A fews years back there was sort of a doo-wop workshop that was a lot of fun. It gave me a chance to sing bass, which is a kick for me. |
30 May 16 - 03:13 AM (#3792767) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos A drinking game with random songs? I am in with bells on. Single malt or sipping bourbon will do. |
30 May 16 - 08:16 AM (#3792796) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers What are the rules ? And can I join in ?? |
30 May 16 - 01:23 PM (#3792857) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Lonesome EJ Really, Leadfingers? You're asking permission to join in?? Doesn't sound like the Leadfingers I remember. ;>) |
30 May 16 - 01:53 PM (#3792862) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King And he wants RULES, yet! Thanks for the ideas, folks! It's getting to the point where we have to declare "enough!" -- we definitely now have enough to fill up the time. But we still do consider all ideas, though some of them may have to be put off until a future Getaway. BTW, Mike -- we would LOVE to do doo-wop! It's a perennial favorite, but it takes just the right leader, and we don't know yet whether that person will be able to make it this year. We shall see! Looking forward to seeing you all! |
02 Jun 16 - 07:27 PM (#3793473) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Bump |
03 Jun 16 - 02:17 AM (#3793518) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos Grind... |
05 Jun 16 - 02:53 PM (#3793975) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Refresh |
05 Jun 16 - 03:17 PM (#3793977) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Fred Maslan It's been a few years, but I have my plane tickets and intend to be there. |
05 Jun 16 - 04:44 PM (#3793984) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Janie Yes! |
07 Jun 16 - 09:13 PM (#3794340) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers I shall be booking my flight soon |
12 Jun 16 - 06:15 AM (#3795015) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Refresh |
13 Jun 16 - 04:10 PM (#3795405) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Bump |
13 Jun 16 - 05:27 PM (#3795418) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Severn ...tee bump, bump, BUMP! BUMP! Hmmmmmm.....A Bo Diddley Workshop?.... |
14 Jun 16 - 05:12 PM (#3795693) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Lonesome EJ You'd need Sidewalk Bob for that one. |
14 Jun 16 - 06:05 PM (#3795709) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos It would be awful good if Bobbo could make ti this year. Got some fine blues numbers we could work on together.. |
15 Jun 16 - 03:53 PM (#3795965) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Severn As for that beat, I don't need a shave, but a two-bit haircut that doesn't look like one might be nice.......He DID incorporate bits of kids' games and a lullabye into his signature song. There are quite a few folklore references tucked into Bo Diddley songs. But I seriously doubt it'll ever formally happen.... |
16 Jun 16 - 09:08 AM (#3796063) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: artbrooks Looking forward to it - whatever the workshops are. |
16 Jun 16 - 07:52 PM (#3796162) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Fred Maslan Art,Looking forward to seeing you and Jen. |
18 Jun 16 - 04:15 AM (#3796360) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers st The Pond is in the way means being there every year is no possible for me - Looking forward to renewing old friendship and starting new ones . |
21 Jun 16 - 05:11 AM (#3796797) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers Refresh |
21 Jun 16 - 09:33 PM (#3796918) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Dave Earl I will get there one day |
22 Jun 16 - 08:22 AM (#3796967) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Charmion Racking our brains for new songs. Good challenge -- thanks, Nancy. |
30 Jun 16 - 10:01 AM (#3798428) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King News Flash! Getaway registration is now open! You can register on line here, or print out the registration form and mail it in to the address at the bottom of the form. The program is shaping up nicely -- still quite a few issues to be resolved, but we're confident it will be great. It's ALWAYS great! Hope to see lots of Mudcatters there! |
30 Jun 16 - 12:06 PM (#3798457) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Cool Beans Songs cited in classic novels? There are four in "The Great Gatsby," dozens of tunes in the major novels of Thomas Hardy... |
01 Jul 16 - 09:37 AM (#3798593) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Refresh |
02 Jul 16 - 09:11 AM (#3798726) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: artbrooks Something that should be corrected in the registration information: it says something to the effect that the Getaway is cheaper if one joins FSGW. FSGW is a wonderful organization, especially if one lives in the Greater DC area (we don't). OTOH, it costs more for a family membership ($45) plus two adult 3-day camps ($422, total $467) than for two non-member 3-day registrations ($462). Just saying. |
02 Jul 16 - 12:00 PM (#3798742) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: ranger1 Is there no discount for a three-night non-member upper bunk this year? |
02 Jul 16 - 12:05 PM (#3798744) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: ranger1 Never mind, found it on the registration form :) |
02 Jul 16 - 05:40 PM (#3798792) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Art -- I have brought your comment to the attention of the committee. We'll see what happens, if anything. Thanks for pointing it out. |
10 Jul 16 - 02:43 PM (#3799684) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Bat Goddess I'm going to the Getaway! I'm going to the Getaway!!! Bat Goddess |
10 Jul 16 - 03:07 PM (#3799695) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: maeve That's wonderful news, Linn! |
10 Jul 16 - 09:25 PM (#3799740) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Donuel OK already, and I'm bringing the agoraphobic side of the family to the music all night section. Just in case I'll print out a registration form and snail it in. Art Brooks, I noticed that too but found it worth it to join FSGW later just for the Echo Park events. |
11 Jul 16 - 08:03 PM (#3799873) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Max How about a mudcat.org 20th birthday party? |
12 Jul 16 - 02:07 PM (#3799988) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Max -- really? Wow! We'll see what we can do... |
18 Jul 16 - 06:30 PM (#3800897) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: MMario Linn is coming! Huzzah! |
11 Aug 16 - 11:41 AM (#3804587) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: MMario And I am registered. |
12 Aug 16 - 08:15 AM (#3804698) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Charmion Linn, will you have reliable transport to West River? If not, Edmund and I could make a detour to fetch you on our way south. |
13 Aug 16 - 04:40 AM (#3804813) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Janie I think I'm registered. Haven't received a confirmation yet. |
14 Aug 16 - 10:15 PM (#3805162) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Gorgeous Gary We're looking forward to our Getaway return after missing last year due to a poorly-scheduled work commitment. It is going to be a very *interesting* Getaway for us. As the local gang knows - but the rest of you likely don't since lazy me never posted it here - we adopted a baby boy last year. So there will be THREE of us turning up in lovely West River. BTW, the little guy is already a showman. Score one for environment versus genetics... 8-) -- Gary |
15 Aug 16 - 12:31 AM (#3805171) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos Mudcat's TWENTIETH? OMG!! "SOngs from the Mudcat Songbook" would be an hour well spent! |
15 Aug 16 - 12:46 AM (#3805172) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Amos I'll be there with bells on. Well, no actual bells, but, well, you know what I mean... :D |
19 Aug 16 - 12:49 PM (#3805832) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Roger in Baltimore I have sent in my registration. I believe I have convinced my wife Marge to attend this year. We recently purchased a used Road Trek RV. We are not sure why we did it since we have never been in an RV before. I believe the RV will also be attending. I officially retired and I hope to learn some new tunes and songs. I believe I will be assisting in a Humorous Songs Workshop along with another old hand and I'll be aassisting Donna Fletcher in a workshop on "ways to sing the blues". I am looking forward to all of it. Roger in Baltimore (who now lives in Virginia) |
19 Aug 16 - 11:36 PM (#3805885) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Severn Well folks, for all of you folks visiting the Getaway that are still in town on Monday night September 26th, as well as those who are here all the time, once again I will be hosting a sing at Zed's Cafe 8225 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring MD from 6:30-8:45pm for all who are not completely sung out yet. Good food served in a living room atmosphere. We did this last year on Getaway Monday, and I do it when special people pass through town for a while now. No alcoholic beverages and we're just singing for the hell of it, but good times have always been had. I'd like to make this a yearly tradition, and the owner likes having us there. Let's join together for one more night of song to complete our Getaway weeKend memories. I hope to see you there, if you're still in town and available. |
21 Aug 16 - 02:56 AM (#3806029) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Severn Re: Fresh |
21 Aug 16 - 07:36 PM (#3806131) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Leadfingers I'll be there - Flying in to Kennedy for a couple of nights in N Y before driving down to Maryland . Monday evening looks like a good idea for a session . |
21 Aug 16 - 07:41 PM (#3806132) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: maeve Good for you, Terry! Have a great time. |
22 Aug 16 - 03:50 PM (#3806226) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Looking forward to seeing you all! |
23 Aug 16 - 08:13 PM (#3806450) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Max Is there a draft of the schedule yet? |
23 Aug 16 - 11:18 PM (#3806469) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Coming soon, Max! |
28 Aug 16 - 10:56 PM (#3807291) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Janie If you are coming, pleas remember to bring something for the silent auction, which funds the Getaway scholarship fund. Equally important, bring a little cash or your check book so you can bid. Items small and large welcomed. Many of us Mudcatters, me included, have in the past been able to attend the Getaway because of scholarships. If it is covered in dirt or fuzzy bunnies, or is actual trash, please don't bring it. Otherwise, one person's trash is another's treasure. |
29 Aug 16 - 11:37 AM (#3807392) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: maeve Janie, I have an interesting pile of sheet music and music books I think would be good for the auction. If I can get it to the Getaway via some kind soul traveling from here to there, I'll send it along. Does that sound like something that would be welcomed? |
29 Aug 16 - 01:00 PM (#3807404) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,Janie Maeve, Most definitely! |
29 Aug 16 - 02:02 PM (#3807416) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: maeve Thanks, Janie. I'll negotiate with friends out this way for a travel berth for a very nice stack of music for the scholarship auction. |
31 Aug 16 - 01:32 PM (#3807780) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Maeve, one of these times we'd love for YOU to dip into that scholarship fund and get yourself to the Getaway! |
31 Aug 16 - 02:05 PM (#3807784) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: maeve Thank you, Nancy. "I wish, I wish, I wish in vain..." Makes me sad every year. It seems such delights are not in my foreseeable future, but I can maybe help others go. |
31 Aug 16 - 02:55 PM (#3807793) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: GUEST,LynnT I am trying to rearrange my schedule to attend. I'd be happy to help with random craft activities (I have fond memories of an impromptu let's make stuff out of broken jewelry" workshop last time I came, mumblety-many years ago.) Would home-canned goodies, or fresh-baked ones, or jars of fudge sauce, be good for the auction? LynnT |
31 Aug 16 - 03:13 PM (#3807801) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: maeve Some pickles and preserves I sent in previous years sold. :) |
31 Aug 16 - 05:28 PM (#3807828) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: hsempl Jars of Fudge Sauce, Ye Gods, Yes! |
01 Sep 16 - 09:58 AM (#3807933) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Charmion I have set aside some jars of home-made reduced-sugar jam for the silent auction. Also, a cast-iron candle-lantern in the shape of an owl (nice for outside, with a citronella candle in it) and an enormous Chinese porcelain teapot, both previously the property of my elder brother. Both items have been in my house for three years without being used even once, so Out They Go. But they're nice (at least in my opinion), so the silent auction is the destination. |
05 Sep 16 - 06:31 PM (#3808530) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Janie The schedule is up! As usual, it looks fabulous and gonna once again be hard to figure out how to be in 3 places at once. http://fsgw.org/wff/Getaway2016schedule.pdf |
05 Sep 16 - 09:11 PM (#3808543) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon! From: Nancy King Thanks, Janie! Earlier today I tried to post this monumental news myself, but even the Mudcat link-maker could not overcome my essential techno-klutziness, and I was unsuccessful. There's just no explaining some things. Anyhow, do keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change -- though we fervently hope not to have to make changes! Enjoy! See you all at the Getaway! |
26 Sep 16 - 02:32 PM (#3811432) Subject: RE: Getaway 2016 coming soon!; schedule posted From: maeve Refresh ♫♫♪♪ |