Weekend Events: July 31 - Aug 2, 2009

NOTE: We now have the new calendar online, you can check out the calendar here: Northern California Flute Circle Calendar to see what's happening further out, but I encourage you to login every week to review what's coming up for the weekend events!

Native American Flute related events and other World music events happening in Northern California are posted on the Naflute calendar.

NOTE: If I missed an event for the weekend, please add a comment with event info so that others can know!

Saturday, Aug 1, 2009

• A Musical Retreat With Mary Youngblood, 10 AM - 5 PM, Auburn, CA
• NoNahme Clan Flute Circle, 1:30 - 4 PM, Georgetown, CA
• DRUMMERS: Shasta Taiko celebrates 24 years of Taiko in NorCal, Mt Shasta, 6 PM

Memories from Wind & Fire Concert

I wanted to post a few pictures from Mark Holland and Scott Robinson who performed songs from their new album: Wind & Fire. The concert was held in Mary Youngblood's backyard in Sacramento, CA. It was a warm day, but we were able to sit in the shade of the trees in Mary's backyard and enjoy the music.

Here's a picture of Mary introducing Mark and Scott:



Here's a picture of Mark (flute) and Scott (percussion) performing:

At the end of their set, Mark invited Mary Youngblood up on stage to perform an improvised piece. Mary played her silver flute, while Mark played on a Chinese Dizi. It was a raw opportunity to hear Mary on her silver flute (which she's a master of...)

For more information:

Mark Holland: http://www.autumnschild.com/

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/autumnschildmusic

N. Scott Robinson: http://www.nscottrobinson.com/

Wind & Fire: http://cdbaby.com/cd/hollandrobinson

Northern California Flute Circle: http://www.naflute.com/

Mary Youngblood LOPING WOLF Retreat - Aug 1, 2009

There's still room to register for Mary Youngblood's LOPING WOLF Retreat this weekend.

Date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2009
Time: 10 AM - 5:30
Cost: $45
Location: Auburn, CA

Workshop agenda:

10:00 am to 12:00 pm ~ Arrival and Lunch - (Bring your favorite potluck item)

12:00 pm ~ LOPING WOLF
Welcome and Introduction Theme Song ~ “The LOPING WOLF Lope”

Mary Youngblood ~ Welcome Performance

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ~ Beginning Workshop
Work on your beginning skills with the “First Lady of the Flute”. Breath control, embellishments and techniques. ( Mary will collect your written questions before the workshop.)

~Break ~

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm ~ Intermediate / Advanced Workshop - Tips on vibrato, improvisation , and embellishment details will be discussed and demonstrated. Advanced techniques such as how to duet with another player, composition, phrasing, timing, plus performance and recording readiness will be shared.

~Break ~

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ~ The "Open Mic" Hour! This “your” opportunity to duet with Mary Youngblood and learn how Mary takes each player to the “next level”.

NOTE: Sign up to have your duet recorded with Mary on DVD with “you” for an additional fee of $30 as a keepsake of this unforgettable day! Autographed pictures of you playing with Mary at this special NAF musical retreat will be available for purchase before you leave!

Registration form: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/Retreat/regformhtml.htm

Link: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/retreat/music_workshops_activities.asp

You need to RVSP with Dan to ensure that there is room for you:

RSVP: dandi@LOPINGWOLF.com
Call: (530) 613-4197 (Dan's cell)

Weekend Events: July 10 - 12, 2009

NOTE: We now have the new calendar online, you can check out the calendar here: Northern California Flute Circle Calendar to see what's happening further out, but I encourage you to login every week to review what's coming up for the weekend events!

Native American Flute related events and other World music events happening in Northern California are posted on the Naflute calendar.

NOTE: If I missed an event for the weekend, please add a comment with event info so that others can know!

Saturday, June 10, 2009

• Sierra Raven Flute Circle, 2-4 PM, Sonora CA,
• NoNahme Flute Circle, 1:30 - 4 PM, Georgetown, CA

Upcoming Events

• House Concert Series featuring Mark Holland and N Scott Robinson (July 22 - 26)

Mark Holland and N Scott Robinson in concert

Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!).

We're hosting a series of house concerts this month for Mark Holland and N. Scott Robinson as they tour the west coast highlighting music from their new album: Wind & Fire

Here's a link to their tour website: http://www.myspace.com/windnfire1

Mark Holland played at the Yosemite Flute Festival last September and has toured NoCal several times in his career. We love having Mark because of his gentle nature, supreme musicianship and excellent music. We haven't seen Mark and Scott together out here for more than 5 years, and if you haven't had the chance to see Scott in concert, he's a musician that you don't want to miss.

July 22 - Private event in Napa (contact Lynn for directions)

July 23 - Concert in Sonora

July 24 - Workshop and concert in Modesto

July 25 - Workshop and concert in San Carlos

July 26 - Concert in Sacramento

For more information: http://www.myspace.com/windnfire1