It's been a week since the winter gathering hosted by the Loping Wolf Clan, and I finally have a moment to post a huge THANK YOU to Dan, Sheree, Dick, Sue, and all of the Loping Wolf member for their awesome spirit, generosity, planning and execution of their first Winter Gathering event. Be sure to check out the Loping Wolf webpage for pictures to be posted soon (well, as soon as Dan and Sheree get caught up on a little sleep...)
Look's like they may have set the standard for what I hope will become a quarterly event around the NCFC. At this event, the Nonahme Clan announced that they are going to host a Spring Gathering in Garden Valley, so stay tuned for that events (details coming as soon as they pick a date). I expect that we'll have other Gathering's hosted around the region as we finalize the 2007 NCFC calendar.
Anyhow, last weekend was a wonderful time. It was rainy and cold, but that didn't dampen anyone's spirit. There were several vendor's in attendence, including flutemakers Jim Pappas and John Lundren. The food was awesome. But the highlight of the day was an improvization workshop presented by Mary Youngblood. I think that everyone who attended the workshop came away with some great tips from Mary.
I was very excited to have Mary Youngblood play "Happy Birthday" to me on the flute. It was a great day all around.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Drop in Flute Class this week in Palo Alto
I wanted to post a reminder that I am holding the last flute class of the year this week.
When: Tuesday, Dec 19th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Where: Palo Alto, CA
Cost: $15
RSVP: ncfc AT naflute DOT com
I will be starting a new set of classes starting in January, BUT this month I wanted to offer folks a chance to drop in and work on what ever skills you'd like to brush up on or learn new. If you're having trouble with anything and want a little extra input, or if you just want to get a jump start on the classes starting next month, this is a great week to attend class.
Here's a link with details on the NCFC website: http://www.naflute.com/MIkeclass2.html
Please RSVP if you are planning to make it this week so that I know we'll have enough for a class.
Also, I encourage you to stay after class for the "Gentle Jam" session which starts at 7 PM. It's a great opportunity to unwind with a little improvizational drumming during the holiday seasons. There is always the opportunity to play flutes along with the drumming. Bring your favorite percussion toys to this session.
I'll post details about the January class later this week.
When: Tuesday, Dec 19th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Where: Palo Alto, CA
Cost: $15
RSVP: ncfc AT naflute DOT com
I will be starting a new set of classes starting in January, BUT this month I wanted to offer folks a chance to drop in and work on what ever skills you'd like to brush up on or learn new. If you're having trouble with anything and want a little extra input, or if you just want to get a jump start on the classes starting next month, this is a great week to attend class.
Here's a link with details on the NCFC website: http://www.naflute.com/MIkeclass2.html
Please RSVP if you are planning to make it this week so that I know we'll have enough for a class.
Also, I encourage you to stay after class for the "Gentle Jam" session which starts at 7 PM. It's a great opportunity to unwind with a little improvizational drumming during the holiday seasons. There is always the opportunity to play flutes along with the drumming. Bring your favorite percussion toys to this session.
I'll post details about the January class later this week.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Survival Tips
With all of the news lately about folks getting lost in the wilderness and having to survive. I was reminded of an awesome online resource that I found a while back about basic survival skills. This is apparently based on the basic survival course taught by the US Army.
New Wind Vessels from Ron Kendall
I had the opportunity to play a song dedicated to Hawk Littlejohn with Mary Youngblood at the Winter Gathering hosted by the Loping Wolf clan this last weekend. For the song, I played drum while Mary played my Woodsong Flute. I ended the song by the playing the “sound of the wind” from the wind vessel that I bought from Rod Kendall at the INAFA convention this last fall. Mary was impressed with the wind vessel and asked where she could get one, so I wrote Rod an email earlier this week to ask him about his website (still under construction…). Dan Ricketts also mentioned at the winter gathering that he was buying a newer style wind vessel from Rod, so I asked Rod about that as well.
Below is a picture of the style of wind vessel which I own. It’s about 2.5 inches in diameter and about 5 inches long:
The newer style of wind vessel now includes a rotating “resonating chamber” which makes the instrument capable of changing the sound it produces, by rotating the lever. Here are a couple of pictures which Rod sent me to help you understand how this works:
Notice the little copper lever on the side this is used to rotate the ball-like inner resonating chamber. According to Rod:
“The decorative surface treatment is called saggar firing, kelp, little bits of copper wire, and oyster shells are placed around the bisqued piece and fired in a gas kiln. The random fuming gives each piece a patina that reminds me of an ancient artifact! They are all priced individually and range from $85 for a basic model to $150 for the deluxe professional model. The professional series is brand new and consists of an adjustable resonator, some are clay and some are hand made copper. You turn a little lever and it turns the hollow ball inside. This gives you a wider range of wind sounds, all the way from raging storm to a whistling breeze!
To contact Rod Kendall: rodkendall AT msn DOT com
Below is a picture of the style of wind vessel which I own. It’s about 2.5 inches in diameter and about 5 inches long:
The newer style of wind vessel now includes a rotating “resonating chamber” which makes the instrument capable of changing the sound it produces, by rotating the lever. Here are a couple of pictures which Rod sent me to help you understand how this works:
Notice the little copper lever on the side this is used to rotate the ball-like inner resonating chamber. According to Rod:
“The decorative surface treatment is called saggar firing, kelp, little bits of copper wire, and oyster shells are placed around the bisqued piece and fired in a gas kiln. The random fuming gives each piece a patina that reminds me of an ancient artifact! They are all priced individually and range from $85 for a basic model to $150 for the deluxe professional model. The professional series is brand new and consists of an adjustable resonator, some are clay and some are hand made copper. You turn a little lever and it turns the hollow ball inside. This gives you a wider range of wind sounds, all the way from raging storm to a whistling breeze!
To contact Rod Kendall: rodkendall AT msn DOT com
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Anniversary of Hawk Littlejohn's passing
I wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow (January 14th) will be the 6th anniversary of Hawk Littlejohn's passing. I would encourage everyone to find a quiet moment tomorrow and to play a song dedicated to Hawk's spirit.
When I think about Hawk Littejohn, I think about the only time that I was able to meet him in 1999 (early 2000?), about a year before he passed. Lee Johnson and Mac Lopez had invited Geri and Hawk to the west coast for a small tour. Bob Bellus and the NCFC organized a gathering in Northern California for them. This event was held on a rainy day in Calistoga, but we had over a 100 people show up to met Hawk and several other flutemakers. The performance that evening was memorable and Hawk told us a story about going to water with grandparents. Hawk told the story in Cherokee and Geri translated in English. I learned later that Hawk knew that he was already dying of cancer and this trip would be his last to the west coast.
Here are a few links which I found online:
When I think about Hawk Littejohn, I think about the only time that I was able to meet him in 1999 (early 2000?), about a year before he passed. Lee Johnson and Mac Lopez had invited Geri and Hawk to the west coast for a small tour. Bob Bellus and the NCFC organized a gathering in Northern California for them. This event was held on a rainy day in Calistoga, but we had over a 100 people show up to met Hawk and several other flutemakers. The performance that evening was memorable and Hawk told us a story about going to water with grandparents. Hawk told the story in Cherokee and Geri translated in English. I learned later that Hawk knew that he was already dying of cancer and this trip would be his last to the west coast.
If you have a favorite Hawk Littlejohn memory I would encourage you to add a comment to this story. I'd like to hear others stories about how Hawk touched your live's.
If you are not familiar with Hawk Littlejohn and his influence on the design of the modern Native American Flute, then it is worth a moment to recount his life's work. Hawk Littlejohn was a 5th generation Cherokee flutemaker. He can be counted as one of the handful of folks responsible for the renaissance of the Native American flute. He and others are memorialized in the video "Songkeepers". If you haven't seen this video, it is a must see for all flute players, especially if you don't have a sense of the path of the flute and its historical context over the last 200 or so years. You can find this video for sale at several online vendors. Hawk and Geri Littlejohn were the duo behind Woodsong flutes.Here are a few links which I found online:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawk_Littlejohn
- http://www.mountainx.com/ae/2001/0124littlejohn.php
- Lee Johnson was one of Hawks closest friends: http://kamamaspirit.com/gallery.html
- Mac Lopez was one of Hawks closest friends and helped establish Hawk as a flute maker here on the west coast: http://www.whirlwindstudios.com/
- Geri Littlejohn continues to make flutes today with a new business called Green Grass Flutes
Songkeepers Video:
Grammy Nominations Announced
Lot's of news this last week on the Grammy Award Nominations.
Here's the scoop: there are really only two categories where I found any relative interest in the artists that I know and love relative to New Age and world music.
We have a lot to be proud of in Northern California, with two of our local artists nominated for Grammy's: Mary Youngblood and Gentle Thunder (GT)!! Congratulations!
The good news is that both Mary and GT are nominated in different categories, so it could be a NorCal sweep if the stars align!
Best Native American Music Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
Here's the scoop: there are really only two categories where I found any relative interest in the artists that I know and love relative to New Age and world music.
We have a lot to be proud of in Northern California, with two of our local artists nominated for Grammy's: Mary Youngblood and Gentle Thunder (GT)!! Congratulations!
The good news is that both Mary and GT are nominated in different categories, so it could be a NorCal sweep if the stars align!
There are so many good albums listed below that it will be a tough year and I don't envy the folks who have to choose! This is a good sign for the industry, that there are so many quality artists out there producing some great recordings.
Props also to Will Clipman for his double nominations on two other albums in both categories. Will is such a talented percussionist.
Category 44
Best New Age Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
- A Posterior - Enigma [Virgin Records]
- Amarantine - Enya [Reprise]
- Beyond Words - Gentle Thunder With Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney [Delvian Records / GT Productions]
- Elements Series: Fire - Peter Kater [Real Music]
- The Magical Journeys Of Andreas Vollenweider - Andreas Vollenweider [Kin Kou/SLG Records]
Best Native American Music Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
- Voice Of The Drum - Black Eagle [Soar]
- Heart Of The Wind - Robert Tree Cody & Will Clipman [Canyon Records]
- American Indian Story - Jana [Soar]
- Long Winter Nights - Northern Cree & Friends [Canyon Records]
- Dance With The Wind - Mary Youngblood [Silver Wave Records]
Friday, December 08, 2006
Tomorrow Night: Mary Youngblood in Grass Valley
Just a reminder that Mary Youngblood is playing at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley tomorrow evening. Once again, it will be an evening to remember, you HAVE to be there. If you're not local, come on up and spend the night in the Gold Country, make a weekend out of it, but get here!
Don't forget to bring along a percussion instrument (i.e. rattle, hand drum) as Mary always includes an audience participation element to her live shows. Dan DiCicco and I will be there before hand and during intermission at the Loping Wolf / NCFC table, so stop by and introduce yourself.
What: Mary Youngblood and Sisters of the Earth
When: Dec 9th, 8PM
Cost: $20
REMINDER: Loping Wolf Winter Gathering, 12/10
The Loping Wolf Clan is hosting the First Annual Winter Gathering
When: Sunday December 10 2006
Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Lake of the Pines Yacht Lounge
Special Guest: Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood
Details:
The Loping Wolf Clan is putting together an event where flutes, drums, and art can come together. Come join this gathering to share some good music, tasty food and have a chance to do some of your holiday shopping.
We are asking $5 donation per person to attend and a $10 donation for vendors. Your donation will include a raffle ticket ~ a chance to win Kokopelli Bucks.
List of vendors currently includes:
Mary Youngblood
Will be presenting a flute-related workshop
Registration is $35 Her Spring Gathering workshop was a GREAT time. Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail us a note stating you are interested in attending. So bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessertVendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, but we will feed you All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
Tentative Schedule of Events:
10:30 to 11:00 ~ Arrival and Setup
11:00 to 12:00 ~ Welcome, introductions, play & share all our instruments, and check out the vendors!
12:00 to 1:15 ~ Potluck - Beef Stew, popcorn and bottled water will be provided
1:30 to 3:00 ~ Mary Youngblood NAF Workshop (sign up early ~ these will go fast!)
3:00 to 5:30 ~ Raffle, Questions, break-out one-on-one instruction sessions, open mic, improvisations and jams, and a general sharing of everything we know
5:30 to 6:00 ~ Clean up
Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail Dan and Sheree a note stating you are interested in attending.
Bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessert.
Vendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, we will feed you.
All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
To RSVP: send an e-mail at flutecircle AT lopingwolf DOT com for LOP Gate Access & Directions. If you are a vendor, contact Dan and Sheree at the same email address to sign up.
Space for this Winter Gathering is limited, so PLEASE RSVP by e-mail soon.
This invitation is also on the Loping Wolf web page at http://www.lopingwolf.com/. Please check there for the latest information.
When: Sunday December 10 2006
Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Lake of the Pines Yacht Lounge
Special Guest: Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood
Details:
The Loping Wolf Clan is putting together an event where flutes, drums, and art can come together. Come join this gathering to share some good music, tasty food and have a chance to do some of your holiday shopping.
We are asking $5 donation per person to attend and a $10 donation for vendors. Your donation will include a raffle ticket ~ a chance to win Kokopelli Bucks.
List of vendors currently includes:
- John Lundgren, local flute maker, consented to bring his flutes
- Mary Youngblood will be presenting a flute-related workshop
Mary Youngblood
Will be presenting a flute-related workshop
Registration is $35 Her Spring Gathering workshop was a GREAT time. Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail us a note stating you are interested in attending. So bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessertVendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, but we will feed you All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
Tentative Schedule of Events:
10:30 to 11:00 ~ Arrival and Setup
11:00 to 12:00 ~ Welcome, introductions, play & share all our instruments, and check out the vendors!
12:00 to 1:15 ~ Potluck - Beef Stew, popcorn and bottled water will be provided
1:30 to 3:00 ~ Mary Youngblood NAF Workshop (sign up early ~ these will go fast!)
3:00 to 5:30 ~ Raffle, Questions, break-out one-on-one instruction sessions, open mic, improvisations and jams, and a general sharing of everything we know
5:30 to 6:00 ~ Clean up
Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail Dan and Sheree a note stating you are interested in attending.
Bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessert.
Vendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, we will feed you.
All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
To RSVP: send an e-mail at flutecircle AT lopingwolf DOT com for LOP Gate Access & Directions. If you are a vendor, contact Dan and Sheree at the same email address to sign up.
Space for this Winter Gathering is limited, so PLEASE RSVP by e-mail soon.
This invitation is also on the Loping Wolf web page at http://www.lopingwolf.com/. Please check there for the latest information.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Join the 4th annual global network of Concerts for Peace
The Music for Peace Project is happening again this year. The dates are March 30 - April 1, 2007.
"The Music for Peace Project is a global effort to fill the world with music as a call for peace. By coordinating a vast number of concerts worldwide between March 30 - April 1, 2007, The Music for Peace Project will bring popular and media attention to international peace efforts while building a global community of active, socially conscious artists. Dedicated to cultivating peace as both a means and an end, The Music for Peace Project creates a global celebration of peace and provides a voice for the vibrant community that believes in peaceful solutions for the future.
So if you are planning a concert or would like to plan a concert on these dates, please think about linking it to this project.
"The Music for Peace Project is a global effort to fill the world with music as a call for peace. By coordinating a vast number of concerts worldwide between March 30 - April 1, 2007, The Music for Peace Project will bring popular and media attention to international peace efforts while building a global community of active, socially conscious artists. Dedicated to cultivating peace as both a means and an end, The Music for Peace Project creates a global celebration of peace and provides a voice for the vibrant community that believes in peaceful solutions for the future.
So if you are planning a concert or would like to plan a concert on these dates, please think about linking it to this project.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
New Music in the Flutetree Songbook
If you haven't visted Flutetree in a while, it's worth surfing over. Robert Gatliff has been busy adding a lot of new music to the songbook. This is the best place on the web to get sheetmusic you can play. Robert includes both the fingering and the musical staff to help you play the song.
Since it's the holiday season, you can find many holiday songs there.
Since it's the holiday season, you can find many holiday songs there.
Added Rich Halliburton's Blog to blog roll
I wanted to send prop's out to Rich Halliburton of Querencia Woodwinds Flutes for starting a blog. I promise to add all Native American Flute blog's to my blogroll, to spread the word about other folks leveraging the "blogosphere" to discuss Native American Flutes.
I don't know Rich (yet) but he lives in Southern California, so hopefully we'll get a chance to met sometime.
I don't know Rich (yet) but he lives in Southern California, so hopefully we'll get a chance to met sometime.
Review of "World of Drumming" Event
It's been a couple of days since the World of Drumming event which was held on Friday night (12/1) in Grass Valley, and I am still recovering from memories of the event. It turned out to be a wonderful evening with a completely sold out house. It exceeded everyone's expectations.
All of the performers were wonderful and included the following groups or individuals:
I enjoyed everyone's performance, beginning to end. Everyone had fifteen minutes to perform a set of 2-3 songs, and every performance left you wanting to hear more. It was a whirlwind tour of music traditions from around the planet.
I especially enjoyed the gals (form Da'Owaga, Awendes & Feather River Singers) singing and playing the mother drum. This was the first time that members of the various groups had come together to perform and it included folks from Tahoe to the Bay Area. They kicked off the performance with grace, and even though they we stressing back stage beforehand that the singing wouldn't be heard (since we didn't mic the singers), the performance was amazing.
It's hard for me to write about all of the other wonderful performers, as they were all awesome. I enjoyed each of the performances and I'll cherish the opportunity which we all had to experience the variety of music presented. I am thankful to Saul, Mitzi and Mel for letting be a part of this rare and wonderful experience. The bar was set high, but everyone involved had a great time, so I expect that this won't be the last time we present an event like this. BUT - make sure that you attend the next one!
You can still donate:
If you were unable to attend the evening, but would still like to donate to this cause you can find out more on this weblink: http://www.tibetech.org/Appeal.html
Tibetech.org is the 501C3 Non Profit founded by Melanie Sullivan of Sierra Friends of Tibet. Sullivan will be traveling to a remote refugee camp in India in January-February to purchase computers and establish the Sierra Friends of Tibet Computer Learning Lab at the Jangchup Choeling nunnery. Tibetech.org will eventually open web-portals between the camp (which is also home to the visiting monks) and Sierra Friends of Tibet, for telemedicine support, distance learning programs and an entire world of opportunity to move the camp towards sustainability. "Just last month we learned yet again, of another Tibetan nun and children who were shot trying to cross the Himalaya to freedom. Along with compassion, Technology is the weapon of choice in fighting these injustices and we are committed to bringing this project to fruition. "
All of the performers were wonderful and included the following groups or individuals:
- GRASS VALLEY TAIKO JAPANESE-STYLE DRUMMING
- CONGA BYA WITH BOB SCARLETT
- GARY GREENBERG Afro-Cuban Bata Group Ome Ache
- JOE FAZEN TABLA NORTH INDIAN CLASSICAL DRUMS
- CAPOEIRA RACA EM MOVIMENTO BRAZILIAN CAPOEIRA
- DA' OWAGA with AWENDES and the \ FEATHER RIVER SINGERS
- DRUMMERS CEILI CELTIC GATHERING
- TYNOWYEN MIDDLE EASTERN DRUMMING
I enjoyed everyone's performance, beginning to end. Everyone had fifteen minutes to perform a set of 2-3 songs, and every performance left you wanting to hear more. It was a whirlwind tour of music traditions from around the planet.
I especially enjoyed the gals (form Da'Owaga, Awendes & Feather River Singers) singing and playing the mother drum. This was the first time that members of the various groups had come together to perform and it included folks from Tahoe to the Bay Area. They kicked off the performance with grace, and even though they we stressing back stage beforehand that the singing wouldn't be heard (since we didn't mic the singers), the performance was amazing.
It's hard for me to write about all of the other wonderful performers, as they were all awesome. I enjoyed each of the performances and I'll cherish the opportunity which we all had to experience the variety of music presented. I am thankful to Saul, Mitzi and Mel for letting be a part of this rare and wonderful experience. The bar was set high, but everyone involved had a great time, so I expect that this won't be the last time we present an event like this. BUT - make sure that you attend the next one!
You can still donate:
If you were unable to attend the evening, but would still like to donate to this cause you can find out more on this weblink: http://www.tibetech.org/Appeal.html
Tibetech.org is the 501C3 Non Profit founded by Melanie Sullivan of Sierra Friends of Tibet. Sullivan will be traveling to a remote refugee camp in India in January-February to purchase computers and establish the Sierra Friends of Tibet Computer Learning Lab at the Jangchup Choeling nunnery. Tibetech.org will eventually open web-portals between the camp (which is also home to the visiting monks) and Sierra Friends of Tibet, for telemedicine support, distance learning programs and an entire world of opportunity to move the camp towards sustainability. "Just last month we learned yet again, of another Tibetan nun and children who were shot trying to cross the Himalaya to freedom. Along with compassion, Technology is the weapon of choice in fighting these injustices and we are committed to bringing this project to fruition. "
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Free Takitina class in Bay Area
Come participate and share the joy of TaKeTiNa, the musical group process (whether or not you have experienced it before!). Bring a friend!
**Free to the public
No experience needed. Curiousity is helpful and a willingness to learn in a completely new way.
YOU are invited to an open TaKeTiNa set! with Zorina Wolf and Susan Sullivan.
WHEN: Friday December 8, 2006
TIME: 7-9:30 PM
WHERE: The Girls' Club of the Mid -Peninsula, 2400 Ralmar Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
For more information:please call 650-493-8046 or info AT villageheartbeat DOT com
**There is no fee for the evening, although donations for the Girls' club are welcome!
**Free to the public
No experience needed. Curiousity is helpful and a willingness to learn in a completely new way.
YOU are invited to an open TaKeTiNa set! with Zorina Wolf and Susan Sullivan.
WHEN: Friday December 8, 2006
TIME: 7-9:30 PM
WHERE: The Girls' Club of the Mid -Peninsula, 2400 Ralmar Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
For more information:please call 650-493-8046 or info AT villageheartbeat DOT com
**There is no fee for the evening, although donations for the Girls' club are welcome!
Native American Flute Binding: How-To
Clint Goss just posted an excellent article on how to do a binding wrap on a flute to help reduce the possibility of cracking. This is especially important for cane and bamboo flutes.
In my opinion, it's not really necessary on modern wood flutes (like cedar or walnut, etc) except as decoration. However, Clint does mention in the article that some wooden flutes may crack if the humidity is low enough. In Northern California, we have sufficient humidity (except maybe in the higher altitudes of the Sierra's). Anyhow, use your own judgement here. I have never had any my wooden flutes crack, while living in Northern California, in the 12 years that I have been playing.
You will find this a great step by step article, if you have never attempted this wrap before. I would suggest trying it on a scrap dowel a few times, until you get the technique down, before you attempt on a good flute.
Here's the article: http://www.clintgoss.com/binding.html
In my opinion, it's not really necessary on modern wood flutes (like cedar or walnut, etc) except as decoration. However, Clint does mention in the article that some wooden flutes may crack if the humidity is low enough. In Northern California, we have sufficient humidity (except maybe in the higher altitudes of the Sierra's). Anyhow, use your own judgement here. I have never had any my wooden flutes crack, while living in Northern California, in the 12 years that I have been playing.
You will find this a great step by step article, if you have never attempted this wrap before. I would suggest trying it on a scrap dowel a few times, until you get the technique down, before you attempt on a good flute.
Here's the article: http://www.clintgoss.com/binding.html
Monday, December 04, 2006
NoNahme Clan Flute Circle, Thurs 12/7
The NoNahme Clan is meeting this Thursday at Charlie and Norma's home in Garden Park, Garden Valley.
What: NoNahme Clan Flute Circle
When: Thursday, 12/7, 6:30 PM - ??
Details: Please RSVP Charlie or Norma at 333-2590.
If you have any questions, please call Marion Cole at 621-3227 or Mignon at 333-0299.
The NoNahme Clan is trying to meet on a weekly basis. Bring your flutes, drums, snacks, shakers, snacks, beverages or whatever. If you know others who are interested please forward this note and copy us so that we can add them to our distribution list.
Directions to Charlie & Norma's in Garden Park:
From Marshall Road. Right or Left- onto Garden Valley Road. Right - onto Garden Park Drive. Right - onto Hood Court. Right onto McKinley Court. Entrance is the first white gate on the right. Charlie's home is on the corner of Hood Ct. and McKinley Ct. He also has a gate entrance on Hood Ct. before you get to the corner of Mckinley. He has a sign on his Hood Ct. gate that says "WHOA". His phone number, again, is 333-2590. (Charlie Rosenau).
What: NoNahme Clan Flute Circle
When: Thursday, 12/7, 6:30 PM - ??
Details: Please RSVP Charlie or Norma at 333-2590.
If you have any questions, please call Marion Cole at 621-3227 or Mignon at 333-0299.
The NoNahme Clan is trying to meet on a weekly basis. Bring your flutes, drums, snacks, shakers, snacks, beverages or whatever. If you know others who are interested please forward this note and copy us so that we can add them to our distribution list.
Directions to Charlie & Norma's in Garden Park:
From Marshall Road. Right or Left- onto Garden Valley Road. Right - onto Garden Park Drive. Right - onto Hood Court. Right onto McKinley Court. Entrance is the first white gate on the right. Charlie's home is on the corner of Hood Ct. and McKinley Ct. He also has a gate entrance on Hood Ct. before you get to the corner of Mckinley. He has a sign on his Hood Ct. gate that says "WHOA". His phone number, again, is 333-2590. (Charlie Rosenau).
Flute Class for December
I wanted to remind folks that I offering flute class in Palo Alto on two evenings this month: Dec 5th (tomorrow) and Dec 19th. I am planning to start the beginning class over again starting in January (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month). Stay tuned for more info on this.
So, if you would to come and brush up on some skills or work on something specific, all skills are invited to join us this month, I'll answer all questions (flute related...), and if there is time, we'll work on playing together (all skills can participate).
Where: 3433 Aston Ct. Palo Alto, CA
When: Tuesdays, 12/5 & 12/19, 5:40 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $15
Please RSVP to: ncfc AT naflute DOT com
I will have flutes, flute bags, song books, etc for sale.
So, if you would to come and brush up on some skills or work on something specific, all skills are invited to join us this month, I'll answer all questions (flute related...), and if there is time, we'll work on playing together (all skills can participate).
Where: 3433 Aston Ct. Palo Alto, CA
When: Tuesdays, 12/5 & 12/19, 5:40 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $15
Please RSVP to: ncfc AT naflute DOT com
I will have flutes, flute bags, song books, etc for sale.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
World of Drumming Tomorrow night!
I am heading off to rehersal this evening for the world of Drumming Event happening tomorrow evening in Grass Valley. If you're in the neighborhood, this should be an awesome evening:
I wanted to invite everyone to come up to Grass Valley on Dec 1 for a very special fundraising event benefitting the Sierra Friends of Tibet Computer Learning Project for the Tibetan Nuns of Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, India.
The event features drumming styles from all corners of the planet including Native American Drumming, Japanese Taiko, Afro-Cuban Bata, East Indian Tabla, Middle Eastern Drumming, Brazilian Capoeira, Celtic Drums and more.
Peformers include:
Where: Center for the Arts, Grass Valley CA
When: Friday Dec 1, 8PM
Cost: $20
I wanted to invite everyone to come up to Grass Valley on Dec 1 for a very special fundraising event benefitting the Sierra Friends of Tibet Computer Learning Project for the Tibetan Nuns of Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, India.
The event features drumming styles from all corners of the planet including Native American Drumming, Japanese Taiko, Afro-Cuban Bata, East Indian Tabla, Middle Eastern Drumming, Brazilian Capoeira, Celtic Drums and more.
Peformers include:
- Saul Rayo & the Abuellos
- Grass Valley Taiko
- Conga Bya Featuring Bob Scarlett
- Joe Fasen Tabla North Indian Classical Drums
- Capoeira Raca Em Movimento
- Brazilian Capoeira
- Da'Owaga
- Inter-tribal Women’s Drum Group
- Awendes
- Feather River Singers
Where: Center for the Arts, Grass Valley CA
When: Friday Dec 1, 8PM
Cost: $20
Feed the Children!!
I discovered what I believe is a very worthy cause this holiday season. It's called Feed333 and the mission is to feed 3 millions kids (in the US) in 33 days.
Feed333 is organized by a group of Entrepreneurial women and their mission is dedicated to serving the children of the world, and to inspiring possibility, greatness and prosperity to positively affect social and economic change.
Check it out: http://www.feed333.org
Feed333 is organized by a group of Entrepreneurial women and their mission is dedicated to serving the children of the world, and to inspiring possibility, greatness and prosperity to positively affect social and economic change.
Check it out: http://www.feed333.org
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
New R Carlos Nakai Album: Reconnections
I just noticed that R Carlos Nakai has released a new album titled Reconnections, this fall with Cliff Sarde, Randy Wood and William Eaton. You can preview a few tracks on the Cayon Records website, but it's a bit different that you may have heard in the past from R Carlos Nakai. I love William Eaton and the all of the collaboration he has had with R Carlos in the past. You can hear a few elements of William Eaton's rich strings on the track previews. Otherwise, the album lists it as 'electronica' which I think really means that there are sythesizers in the background and some strong electronic drum beats.
I haven't purchased the album yet, but please post a comment if you have heard more of this album.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Gentle Thunder, Will Clipman and AmoChip Dabney in concert
Two exciting upcoming events... you are invited to:
An Intimate house concert with The Seven Twenty Twins Duo- Gentle Thunder and Will Clipman
When: Saturday December 2nd, 2006 at 7:00 pm
Where: San Jose,CA
An Intimate house concert with The Seven Twenty Twins Duo- Gentle Thunder and Will Clipman
When: Saturday December 2nd, 2006 at 7:00 pm
Where: San Jose,CA
Details:
Snacks and refreshments will be served. This is an open house invitation and friends of friends are very welcome. As a way to respectfully support the work these fabulous artists do in the world, your donations will be greatly appreciated. Suggested donation $20
Please RSVP either by phone or email. We look forward to your joining us on this Enchanting Evening.
Bill and Michelle (Singing Heart)
6363 Almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
Phone: 408-997-2479
Email: michelle AT knowise DOT com
AND Returning to Santa Cruz ...
An Evening Beyond Words with Gentle Thunder, Will Clipman and AmoChip Dabney
When: Sunday Dec. 3, 2006 7:30 pm
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center ( http://www.kuumbwajazz.org )
320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA.
Tickets: $15 adv. / $20 door
Purchase advance tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/8685 or
Charge by phone - 24/7 Ticket outlet 1-800-838-3006
Curious about the trio? Click the link for a short video clip ... a glimpse into the live performance.
(video by FireHawk - resonance.to)
( http://ww.1gentlethunder.com/music.html )
About the artists:
Gentle Thunder
is an internationally acclaimed recording artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Known for her distinctive sound and heart filled presence as she plays grand hammer dulcimer, Native American flutes and drums, honoring the circle of life whenever she offers her music. Music from all three of her albums have been heard on the radio, used in documentries, TV and in the Never Shout at a Bear DVD .
Will Clipman
known as "the perfect partner" has recorded on over 50 albums and when he is not holding the heartbeat for Gentle Thunder, he performs and records with R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, R. Carlos Nakai Trio, William Eaton, Gary Stroutsos, Arvel Bird and Mary Redhouse just to mention a few. Will is currently working on his solo album, and his Myth's & Masks DVD.
6363 Almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
Phone: 408-997-2479
Email: michelle AT knowise DOT com
AND Returning to Santa Cruz ...
An Evening Beyond Words with Gentle Thunder, Will Clipman and AmoChip Dabney
When: Sunday Dec. 3, 2006 7:30 pm
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center ( http://www.kuumbwajazz.org )
320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA.
Tickets: $15 adv. / $20 door
Purchase advance tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/8685 or
Charge by phone - 24/7 Ticket outlet 1-800-838-3006
Curious about the trio? Click the link for a short video clip ... a glimpse into the live performance.
(video by FireHawk - resonance.to)
( http://ww.1gentlethunder.com/music.html )
About the artists:
Gentle Thunder
is an internationally acclaimed recording artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Known for her distinctive sound and heart filled presence as she plays grand hammer dulcimer, Native American flutes and drums, honoring the circle of life whenever she offers her music. Music from all three of her albums have been heard on the radio, used in documentries, TV and in the Never Shout at a Bear DVD .
Will Clipman
known as "the perfect partner" has recorded on over 50 albums and when he is not holding the heartbeat for Gentle Thunder, he performs and records with R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, R. Carlos Nakai Trio, William Eaton, Gary Stroutsos, Arvel Bird and Mary Redhouse just to mention a few. Will is currently working on his solo album, and his Myth's & Masks DVD.
AmoChip Dabney
is composer, producer, multi disciplined performer with versatility and charisma that mesmerizes audiences again and again. Amo divides his time between engineering, recording and performing with various artists: Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Bodreaux, Gentle Thunder, Les Baxter, and the R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, to mention a few.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving 2006
I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving 2006.
There are many things which I am thankful for, especially the opportunity to carry and play the Native American flute. I've had the opportunity to met and become friends with so many people in this community. You all have touched my life in many ways and I thank you for that. Just keep pouring your heart into this instrument and the world will become a better place.
There are many things which I am thankful for, especially the opportunity to carry and play the Native American flute. I've had the opportunity to met and become friends with so many people in this community. You all have touched my life in many ways and I thank you for that. Just keep pouring your heart into this instrument and the world will become a better place.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Playshop: Focus on Healing
RuthiE Neilan, RN MA in Expressive Arts Therapy, will facilitate a Playshop: Focus on Healing February 19-20-21, 2007 at an oasis of peace, Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale.
The premise “all healing is about self healing” comes into play as we explore and use our found heart connection in creating melody through the expressive arts. Participants need to bring a G flute and have knowledge and comfort in playing basic scale, along with a willingness to be open and playful.
Deposit of $200 required by December 19 with balance due January 19th. Total cost $425 includes two night lodging double occupancy, 6 meals, all art materials and over 15 hours of instruction. Participants limited.
To register or request further details, email RuthiE at: ruthieneilan AT comcast DOT net
The premise “all healing is about self healing” comes into play as we explore and use our found heart connection in creating melody through the expressive arts. Participants need to bring a G flute and have knowledge and comfort in playing basic scale, along with a willingness to be open and playful.
Deposit of $200 required by December 19 with balance due January 19th. Total cost $425 includes two night lodging double occupancy, 6 meals, all art materials and over 15 hours of instruction. Participants limited.
To register or request further details, email RuthiE at: ruthieneilan AT comcast DOT net
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Native American Flutes for sale
I wanted to post about several flutes for sale. First of all, I've posted several classified ads on the NAFLUTE website for both Dan Ricketts and James Bonacci. They both have several flutes for sale. You find the classifieds here: http://www.naflute.com/classifieds.html
If you would like to post something for sale on the classifieds, drop me a line, it's free for members and a small fee for commercial postings (i.e. flutemakers).
Also, I saw that Carl Bludts posted one of his Hawk Littlejohn drones today. This is an opportunity to own a rare flute, but you better act fast. Carl is the author of several songbooks, inclueding one of my favorites: The Four Directions, so you can trust his (I'll vouch for him). Here's the link to the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/Native-American-Flute-made-by-Hawk-LittleJohn_W0QQitemZ220050941065QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10183QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220050941065
If you would like to post something for sale on the classifieds, drop me a line, it's free for members and a small fee for commercial postings (i.e. flutemakers).
Also, I saw that Carl Bludts posted one of his Hawk Littlejohn drones today. This is an opportunity to own a rare flute, but you better act fast. Carl is the author of several songbooks, inclueding one of my favorites: The Four Directions, so you can trust his (I'll vouch for him). Here's the link to the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/Native-American-Flute-made-by-Hawk-LittleJohn_W0QQitemZ220050941065QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10183QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220050941065
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Scott August: Recording your own music
Kudos to Scott August for a recent post about recording your own music.
Here's the link: http://www.cedarmesa.com/blogfiles/recordingyournaf.html
In the article, Scott talks about all of the technology including microphones, audio interfaces and software. He then outlines several options and price levels for buying equipment. If you've been thinking about investing in a home recording studio, you need to read this article first.
I attended a recording workshop which Scott presented several years ago presented by the NCFC, he's a consumate recording artist and it's reflected in the quality of his recording. (By the way if you would be interested in having the NCFC sponsor Scott for another similar workshop, drop me a line... we're planning the 2007 calendar). He does all of his production in his house, on his Apple computer. He records all of his flute recordings in a 4'x4' closet in his office/studio (spare bedroom...). Scott should be an inspiration to everyone who wants to do your own stuff, in your own studio, beginning to end. I am not aware of anyone else out there in this market niche producing the quality of recordings which Scott produces as a one-man shop.
I won't say that Scott records on the cheap, because his day job is composing and recording soundtracks and music for Hollywood movies, commercials, etc., so he has a pretty high end setup. Scott is also a very detail-oriented guy, so I know that he dedicates a lot of time to composition and mixing of his music, getting just the right feel, mood and sound for his compositions.
Here's the link: http://www.cedarmesa.com/blogfiles/recordingyournaf.html
In the article, Scott talks about all of the technology including microphones, audio interfaces and software. He then outlines several options and price levels for buying equipment. If you've been thinking about investing in a home recording studio, you need to read this article first.
I attended a recording workshop which Scott presented several years ago presented by the NCFC, he's a consumate recording artist and it's reflected in the quality of his recording. (By the way if you would be interested in having the NCFC sponsor Scott for another similar workshop, drop me a line... we're planning the 2007 calendar). He does all of his production in his house, on his Apple computer. He records all of his flute recordings in a 4'x4' closet in his office/studio (spare bedroom...). Scott should be an inspiration to everyone who wants to do your own stuff, in your own studio, beginning to end. I am not aware of anyone else out there in this market niche producing the quality of recordings which Scott produces as a one-man shop.
I won't say that Scott records on the cheap, because his day job is composing and recording soundtracks and music for Hollywood movies, commercials, etc., so he has a pretty high end setup. Scott is also a very detail-oriented guy, so I know that he dedicates a lot of time to composition and mixing of his music, getting just the right feel, mood and sound for his compositions.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
A World of Drumming - Heart Beats for Tibetan Women
I wanted to invite everyone to come up to Grass Valley on Dec 1 for a very special fundraising event benefitting the Sierra Friends of Tibet Computer Learning Project for the Tibetan Nuns of Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, India.
The event features drumming styles from all corners of the planet including Native American Drumming, Japanese Taiko, Afro-Cuban Bata, East Indian Tabla, Middle Eastern Drumming, Brazilian Capoeira, Celtic Drums and more.
Peformers include:
- Saul Rayo & the Abuellos
- Grass Valley Taiko
- Conga Bya Featuring Bob Scarlett
- Joe Fasen Tabla North Indian Classical Drums
- Capoeira Raca Em Movimento
- Brazilian Capoeira
- Da'Owaga
- Inter-tribal Women’s Drum Group
- Awendes
- Feather River Singers
Where: Center for the Arts, Grass Valley CA
When: Friday Dec 1, 8PM
Cost: $20
Tibetech.org is the 501C3 Non Profit founded by Melanie Sullivan of Sierra Friends of Tibet. Sullivan will be traveling to a remote refugee camp in India in January-February to purchase computers and establish the Sierra Friends of Tibet Computer Learning Lab at the Jangchup Choeling nunnery. Tibetech.org will eventually open web-portals between the camp (which is also home to the visiting monks) and Sierra Friends of Tibet, for telemedicine support, distance learning programs and an entire world of opportunity to move the camp towards sustainability. "Just last month we learned yet again, of another Tibetan nun and children who were shot trying to cross the Himalaya to freedom. Along with compassion, Technology is my weapon of choice in fighting these injustices and we are committed to bringing this project to fruition.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Loping Wolf hosting Winter Gathering
The Loping Wolf Clan is hosting the First Annual Winter Gathering
When: Sunday December 10 2006
Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Lake of the Pines Yacht Lounge
Special Guest: Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood
Details:
The Loping Wolf Clan is putting together an event where flutes, drums, and art can come together. Come join this gathering to share some good music, tasty food and have a chance to do some of your holiday shopping.
We are asking $5 donation per person to attend and a $10 donation for vendors. Your donation will include a raffle ticket ~ a chance to win Kokopelli Bucks.
List of vendors currently includes:
Mary Youngblood
Will be presenting a flute-related workshop
Registration is $35 Her Spring Gathering workshop was a GREAT time. Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail us a note stating you are interested in attending. So bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessertVendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, but we will feed you All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
Tentative Schedule of Events:
10:30 to 11:00 ~ Arrival and Setup
11:00 to 12:00 ~ Welcome, introductions, play & share all our instruments, and check out the vendors!
12:00 to 1:15 ~ Potluck - Beef Stew, popcorn and bottled water will be provided
1:30 to 3:00 ~ Mary Youngblood NAF Workshop (sign up early ~ these will go fast!)
3:00 to 5:30 ~ Raffle, Questions, break-out one-on-one instruction sessions, open mic, improvisations and jams, and a general sharing of everything we know
5:30 to 6:00 ~ Clean up
Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail Dan and Sheree a note stating you are interested in attending.
Bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessert.
Vendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, we will feed you.
All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
To RSVP: send an e-mail at flutecircle AT lopingwolf DOT com for LOP Gate Access & Directions. If you are a vendor, contact Dan and Sheree at the same email address to sign up.
Space for this Winter Gathering is limited, so PLEASE RSVP by e-mail soon.
This invitation is also on the Loping Wolf web page at http://www.lopingwolf.com/. Please check there for the latest information.
When: Sunday December 10 2006
Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Lake of the Pines Yacht Lounge
Special Guest: Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood
Details:
The Loping Wolf Clan is putting together an event where flutes, drums, and art can come together. Come join this gathering to share some good music, tasty food and have a chance to do some of your holiday shopping.
We are asking $5 donation per person to attend and a $10 donation for vendors. Your donation will include a raffle ticket ~ a chance to win Kokopelli Bucks.
List of vendors currently includes:
- John Lundgren, local flute maker, consented to bring his flutes
- Mary Youngblood will be presenting a flute-related workshop
Mary Youngblood
Will be presenting a flute-related workshop
Registration is $35 Her Spring Gathering workshop was a GREAT time. Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail us a note stating you are interested in attending. So bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessertVendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, but we will feed you All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
Tentative Schedule of Events:
10:30 to 11:00 ~ Arrival and Setup
11:00 to 12:00 ~ Welcome, introductions, play & share all our instruments, and check out the vendors!
12:00 to 1:15 ~ Potluck - Beef Stew, popcorn and bottled water will be provided
1:30 to 3:00 ~ Mary Youngblood NAF Workshop (sign up early ~ these will go fast!)
3:00 to 5:30 ~ Raffle, Questions, break-out one-on-one instruction sessions, open mic, improvisations and jams, and a general sharing of everything we know
5:30 to 6:00 ~ Clean up
Please RSVP by e-mail early for Mary's Workshop, and e-mail Dan and Sheree a note stating you are interested in attending.
Bring flutes, drums and other percussion instruments, and potluck items such as a side dish, appetizer or dessert.
Vendors do not need to bring food, unless you want to, we will feed you.
All donations will go toward paying for the Yacht Lounge rental & propane heater for the deck
To RSVP: send an e-mail at flutecircle AT lopingwolf DOT com for LOP Gate Access & Directions. If you are a vendor, contact Dan and Sheree at the same email address to sign up.
Space for this Winter Gathering is limited, so PLEASE RSVP by e-mail soon.
This invitation is also on the Loping Wolf web page at http://www.lopingwolf.com/. Please check there for the latest information.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Spirit of the Woods Flutes in stock
It looks like Ed Hrebec has found some quality time in his new shop as he's been more productive than ever lately. He just posted a gallery with some flute ready for adoption!
If you are not familiar with Ed's work yet, then you're missing one of the best flute makers in the business. Not only are his flutes amazing, but be sure to check out the carving and painting available to customize any flute.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
The Sacred Drumming Circle, 11/10
Ghislaine sent me the following reminder about the drum circle tomorrow night in Palo Alto:
"The Sacred Drumming Circle Friday November 10th starts at 7:00 p.m. and goes until 9:00 p.m. We operate on Indian time so if you are not able to come right away or have to leave early it is perfectly alright.
Location: Unity Church in PaloAlto in the fire room.
Address: 3391 Middlefield Rd,Palo Alto, 94306
Church number: (650) 494-7222 .
We have a mother drum and a few more hand drums and rattles. You may bring any types of instruments you would like to play. Bring your special instrument whether it is your dige, your dun dun drum, water drum, tabla or anything else you may have for example scarves for dancing or whatever you would like to create. Everyone is welcome to play on the mother drum. And come and experience laying under the mother drum! You will be transformed...We are gathering this Friday to drum away in prayer to heal all relationships - Earth, peoples, and everything and anything. Please come with friends, and family. Children are welcome! Last drum circle was awesome with beautiful powerful energy.
"The Sacred Drumming Circle Friday November 10th starts at 7:00 p.m. and goes until 9:00 p.m. We operate on Indian time so if you are not able to come right away or have to leave early it is perfectly alright.
Location: Unity Church in PaloAlto in the fire room.
Address: 3391 Middlefield Rd,Palo Alto, 94306
Church number: (650) 494-7222 .
We have a mother drum and a few more hand drums and rattles. You may bring any types of instruments you would like to play. Bring your special instrument whether it is your dige, your dun dun drum, water drum, tabla or anything else you may have for example scarves for dancing or whatever you would like to create. Everyone is welcome to play on the mother drum. And come and experience laying under the mother drum! You will be transformed...We are gathering this Friday to drum away in prayer to heal all relationships - Earth, peoples, and everything and anything. Please come with friends, and family. Children are welcome! Last drum circle was awesome with beautiful powerful energy.
Tunnel Concert, Marin, 11/18
The Green Music Network is presenting a concert in the Hawk Hill Tunnel featuring Telsa Duo with Stephen Kent and Drew Dellinger. This looks to be an amazing concert featuring the didjeridoo, Sitar, world Banjo, Hang and Huaca. The site for the event is one of the WWII tunnels in the Marin Headland, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The event is a musical prayer for harmony between humans & the earth, and also a benefit for Green Music Network's two core projects - Vibrational Ecology and an Integrative Database linking musicians and ecological non-profits for mutual benefit.
This really looks to be a very interesting event, and one you won't want to miss.
What: Telsa Duo with Stephen Kent and Drew Dellinger
When: Nov 18, 8:50 PM
Cost: $26.10
Info: http://greenmusicnetwork.org/
The event is a musical prayer for harmony between humans & the earth, and also a benefit for Green Music Network's two core projects - Vibrational Ecology and an Integrative Database linking musicians and ecological non-profits for mutual benefit.
This really looks to be a very interesting event, and one you won't want to miss.
What: Telsa Duo with Stephen Kent and Drew Dellinger
When: Nov 18, 8:50 PM
Cost: $26.10
Info: http://greenmusicnetwork.org/
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
RSS Readers, Blog Entries and the Flute Portal
I wanted to take a moment to help explain some of the new web technology for those of you who may be less web savvy. There are some very cool software tools evolving on the web to help make your life easier. One of these technologies is (now) called Really Simply Syndication or RSS. In non-techy speak this is simply a technology which allows you 'subscribe' to your favorite websites, and have a consolidated way to check for new information posted there.
For example, you may have a bunch of favorites blogs (like this one...) which you read on a consistent basis. BUT, you might find it annoying to bounce around to these sites only to find that no new articles have been published. Well, RSS provides a method where by you can collect all of the newly published content (like this blog posting) in what's known as a RSS reader. Think of it as your own assistent to go fetch new web content and bring it all back to one place.
There are a variety of RSS Readers available out there, but the one I personally use is Bloglines, which I have found to be both powerful and relatively easy to configure. There is nothing to download (it's a website), but you do need to create a new account, and then configure it. Most of the RSS readers will allow you to enter the URL for your favorite blogs or websites and then subscribe to the RSS feed from the blog or website. You can even fetch the latest news from all of your favorite news sites.
Which brings me to my last point. This is all really only useful for websites and blogs which publish an RSS feed. There is an RSS feed for this blog, so simply entering the http://naflute.blogspot.com URL into any RSS reader will enable you to subscribe to the feed. Then when I publish a new article, your RSS reader will see the entry, grab it and let you know that there is new content. The newly opened Flute Portal also includes an RSS feed for all of the content on the site, a pretty cool feature (kudos to the Flute Portal dev team for adding this feature)
For example, you may have a bunch of favorites blogs (like this one...) which you read on a consistent basis. BUT, you might find it annoying to bounce around to these sites only to find that no new articles have been published. Well, RSS provides a method where by you can collect all of the newly published content (like this blog posting) in what's known as a RSS reader. Think of it as your own assistent to go fetch new web content and bring it all back to one place.
There are a variety of RSS Readers available out there, but the one I personally use is Bloglines, which I have found to be both powerful and relatively easy to configure. There is nothing to download (it's a website), but you do need to create a new account, and then configure it. Most of the RSS readers will allow you to enter the URL for your favorite blogs or websites and then subscribe to the RSS feed from the blog or website. You can even fetch the latest news from all of your favorite news sites.
Which brings me to my last point. This is all really only useful for websites and blogs which publish an RSS feed. There is an RSS feed for this blog, so simply entering the http://naflute.blogspot.com URL into any RSS reader will enable you to subscribe to the feed. Then when I publish a new article, your RSS reader will see the entry, grab it and let you know that there is new content. The newly opened Flute Portal also includes an RSS feed for all of the content on the site, a pretty cool feature (kudos to the Flute Portal dev team for adding this feature)
2007 Cooperman Hand Drum Catalog
I wanted to announce that the 2007 Cooperman Drum catalog is now available for download. If you are looking for a new hand drum, Cooperman makes the best hand drums on the planet (in my opinion). Whether you're in the market for a new Bodhran, Tar or Riq, Cooperman has a drum for you. I am especially interested to play their new artist series Riq (shown below) which is larger in diameter, smaller in width and includes an aluminum bearing edge (which helps balance the drum forward).
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Bay Clan Flute Circle, Sunday 11/12
EVENT: November Bay Clan Flute Circle
DATE: Sunday, November 12th, 2006
TIME: 11 AM to 4 PM
LOCATION: Livermore, California (Contact Frankie Sierra for address)
HOSTS: David Loo Co-Host 1-415-810-2169, Home of Lee and Patricia Johnson as Co-Hosts
ORGANIZER: Frankie Sierra 1-408-242-6464, f dot sierra at comcast dot net
SCHEDULE:
11:00 AM: Start arriving, setup, socialize.
12:00 PM: Lunch potluck and open mic.
1:00 PM: Playing Duets.
2:00 PM: Group playing.
3:00 PM: Open Mic
NEW FOR THIS MEETING:
Playing with others, in Duet setups(two flutes, or flute and another instrument).
Also group playing games.
WHAT TO BRING:
Flutes in tune (for playing with others). Keys of A, G, F#,D, and E are fairly common.
All skill levels are welcome.
Beginners can pair with more experienced players for mentorship. Group playing will be suitable for all skill levels (including beginners).
Also bring something to share for the lunch potluck, and a portable chair for yourself.
DATE: Sunday, November 12th, 2006
TIME: 11 AM to 4 PM
LOCATION: Livermore, California (Contact Frankie Sierra for address)
HOSTS: David Loo Co-Host 1-415-810-2169, Home of Lee and Patricia Johnson as Co-Hosts
ORGANIZER: Frankie Sierra 1-408-242-6464, f dot sierra at comcast dot net
SCHEDULE:
11:00 AM: Start arriving, setup, socialize.
12:00 PM: Lunch potluck and open mic.
1:00 PM: Playing Duets.
2:00 PM: Group playing.
3:00 PM: Open Mic
NEW FOR THIS MEETING:
Playing with others, in Duet setups(two flutes, or flute and another instrument).
Also group playing games.
WHAT TO BRING:
Flutes in tune (for playing with others). Keys of A, G, F#,D, and E are fairly common.
All skill levels are welcome.
Beginners can pair with more experienced players for mentorship. Group playing will be suitable for all skill levels (including beginners).
Also bring something to share for the lunch potluck, and a portable chair for yourself.
Native American Flute Portal LIVE
I just got word that the Flute Portal, created by Jeff Ball and our very own Geoffrey Ellis is now online and open. Be sure to check out the flute raffle, and the free MP3 downloads. This is something that Jeff and Geoffrey have been working on since the INAFA convention and I know that it's taken a lot of work to get it up. I'd like to congratulate them for bringing this together.
If you have a flute circle, you can setup and manage your own flute circle page on the flute portal, making this an excellent way to market your flute circle and let folks find you.
I'll be adding an online Native American Flute Class area soon! So stay tuned...
Mary Youngblood concert on Dec 9th, Grass Valley
News is finally up about Mary Youngblood's concert in Grass Valley. Her last concert in Grass Valley sold out, so make sure that you get tickets early. We'll be sure to have some kind of get together before hand for dinner for NCFC members.
What: Mary Youngblood and Sisters of the Earth
When: Dec 9th, 8PM
Cost: $20
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Native American Flute Class Tuesday, Palo Alto
Just a reminder that there will be a Native American Flute Class this week on Tuesday 11/7 in Palo Alto, 5:30-7PM. Cost $15. For more information check out the NCFC website: http://www.naflute.com/MIkeclass2.html
Beginners are welcome! The topic this week is duets, and playing with others. I always bring some flutes for sale, currently I have flutes available from Stephen DeRuby and John Stillwell.
Also, since it's the holiday season, I have a few Kokopelli Christmas songbooks available for sale.
Note that there will NOT be class on 11/21 since it's Thanskgiving week and I'll be out of town. Normal class routine will resume in December.
Beginners are welcome! The topic this week is duets, and playing with others. I always bring some flutes for sale, currently I have flutes available from Stephen DeRuby and John Stillwell.
Also, since it's the holiday season, I have a few Kokopelli Christmas songbooks available for sale.
Note that there will NOT be class on 11/21 since it's Thanskgiving week and I'll be out of town. Normal class routine will resume in December.
31st Annual American Indian Film Festival
Producer: American Indian Film Institute
America's oldest showcase for American Indian films
When: Th/F/S, 11/9-11/11 2006, 7:30 PM
Where: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
Tickets range in price from $10-$15.
Advance tickets available by calling the American Indian Film Institute (415-554-0525). Tickets available at the door one hour prior to showtime.
Hearst hosts Native American Heritage events
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/11/02_american%20indian.shtml
By Kathleen Maclay, Media Relations 02 November 2006
BERKELEY - The University of California, Berkeley's Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology will host a series of free lectures, tours, a film and performances during November to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month.
The lecture series will feature public talks by museum curators and scholars who utilize the museum's Native American collections. They will highlight the objects' immense value in teaching and research.
The Hearst museum is famous worldwide for its collection of California Indian artifacts and has some 300,000 catalogued items that range in size from full-sized tule reed canoes to miniature Pomo baskets. Some of these items are in a permanent exhibition called the Native Californian Cultures Gallery that opened at the museum in 2002.
The November programs will take place at the museum, which is located on campus near the intersection of Bancroft Way and College Avenue.
"The key thing is that the museum is really striving to foster good relations with the tribes and also wants the public to benefit from these outreach programs," said Kent Lightfoot, acting director of the museum and a UC Berkeley professor of archaeology.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, Parrish will discuss and narrate "Pomo Shaman," a documentary about his late mother, Essie Parrish, a Kashaya Pomo healer. The film was produced by Samuel Barrett, who earned the first Ph.D. in anthropology at UC Berkeley in 1908. Later in his life, Barrett worked on the American Indian Films Project, which was funded by the National Science Foundation. "Pomo Shaman," part of that project, will be shown at 7 p.m.
How museums represent native people will be the focus of a 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, presentation by Amy Lonetree, an assistant professor of anthropology at Portland State University and a 2004-2006 UC Berkeley Chancellor's Post-Doctoral Fellow. Lonetree is a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe.
"Indigenizing the Museum" will be the topic of a 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, lecture by Majel Boxer, a UC Berkeley doctoral candidate in ethnic studies. Boxer belongs to the Sisseton/Wahpeton Dakota tribe.
The Hearst Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (510)643-7649 or visit the museum's Web site
By Kathleen Maclay, Media Relations 02 November 2006
BERKELEY - The University of California, Berkeley's Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology will host a series of free lectures, tours, a film and performances during November to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month.
The lecture series will feature public talks by museum curators and scholars who utilize the museum's Native American collections. They will highlight the objects' immense value in teaching and research.
The Hearst museum is famous worldwide for its collection of California Indian artifacts and has some 300,000 catalogued items that range in size from full-sized tule reed canoes to miniature Pomo baskets. Some of these items are in a permanent exhibition called the Native Californian Cultures Gallery that opened at the museum in 2002.
The November programs will take place at the museum, which is located on campus near the intersection of Bancroft Way and College Avenue.
"The key thing is that the museum is really striving to foster good relations with the tribes and also wants the public to benefit from these outreach programs," said Kent Lightfoot, acting director of the museum and a UC Berkeley professor of archaeology.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, Parrish will discuss and narrate "Pomo Shaman," a documentary about his late mother, Essie Parrish, a Kashaya Pomo healer. The film was produced by Samuel Barrett, who earned the first Ph.D. in anthropology at UC Berkeley in 1908. Later in his life, Barrett worked on the American Indian Films Project, which was funded by the National Science Foundation. "Pomo Shaman," part of that project, will be shown at 7 p.m.
How museums represent native people will be the focus of a 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, presentation by Amy Lonetree, an assistant professor of anthropology at Portland State University and a 2004-2006 UC Berkeley Chancellor's Post-Doctoral Fellow. Lonetree is a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe.
"Indigenizing the Museum" will be the topic of a 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, lecture by Majel Boxer, a UC Berkeley doctoral candidate in ethnic studies. Boxer belongs to the Sisseton/Wahpeton Dakota tribe.
The Hearst Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (510)643-7649 or visit the museum's Web site
Saturday, November 04, 2006
StoryCorps - recording stories of America
This post is completely unrelated to Native American Flute or music for that matter, but I think that it's pretty cool, so I wanted to let you all know about it...
I was in NYC on business several weeks ago and I had the chance to visit the WTC site. (I am still working on a post about my experience there). At the WTC site there a perminate StoryCorps booth. I was really intrigued by the mission of StoryCorps to capture stories about everyday people, record them and archive them. In reality this is a national oral history project. This idea has become especially important to me as my parents are aging and I only have a few 'great' aunts and uncles left and my wife's grandmother is still going strong in her 80's.
StoryCorps provides a Do It Yourself guide, which includes a sample interview guide, as well as the opportunity to sponsor an outpost in your community or a Door-to-door project in your workplace or community.
I was in NYC on business several weeks ago and I had the chance to visit the WTC site. (I am still working on a post about my experience there). At the WTC site there a perminate StoryCorps booth. I was really intrigued by the mission of StoryCorps to capture stories about everyday people, record them and archive them. In reality this is a national oral history project. This idea has become especially important to me as my parents are aging and I only have a few 'great' aunts and uncles left and my wife's grandmother is still going strong in her 80's.
StoryCorps provides a Do It Yourself guide, which includes a sample interview guide, as well as the opportunity to sponsor an outpost in your community or a Door-to-door project in your workplace or community.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Peter Kater in Concert in San Jose, Dec 10
Just a note that Peter Kater will be in concert in San Jose at the Center for Spirtual Living on Sunday, December 10th. Peter Kater has become famous in the Native American flute world for his collaboration with R. Carlos Nakai over many CD's, but as a solo pianist Peter Kater has also been responsible for shaping the new age music market.
What: Peter Kater
Where: Center for Spiritual Living, San Jose, CA
When: Sunday, December 10th, 1:30PM-3PM, Sanctuary
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Tonbak & Daf Classes in the bay area!
Private weekly Persian Percussion (Tonbak+Daf) classes will be beginning next week in the South Bay (Santa Clara).
Lessons are $20 per session\hr. Taught by Shirzad Sharif using the Ostad Bahman Rajabi school of Tonbak techniques and thought....
eMail shirzad AT shirzadsharif DOT com to RSVP.
Lessons are $20 per session\hr. Taught by Shirzad Sharif using the Ostad Bahman Rajabi school of Tonbak techniques and thought....
eMail shirzad AT shirzadsharif DOT com to RSVP.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Pictures from Taiko Camp 2006 posted
I just posted some pictures from Taiko Camp 2006, hosted by Grass Valley Taiko Dojo (where I am a member). This event took place on the weekend of Sept 22-24, 2006 and featured instruction from Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka (San Francisco Taiko Dojo), Kenny Endo, Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Nosuke Akiyama, Russel Baba & Jeanne Mercer. It was a great weekend, full of instruction and great music. I look forward to 2008, when Grass Valley Taiko will again host the Taiko Camp for the 40th anniversary of Taiko in North America.
Here's the link to the web album: http://picasaweb.google.com/mike.oitzman
Here's the link to the web album: http://picasaweb.google.com/mike.oitzman
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Flute Sale at Stellar Flutes!!!
I just got a message from Tom Stellar that they are planning a one day sale early new month (November). If you're not familiar with Stellar Flutes, then you're missing out on one of the premier flute makers. This may be a chance to own a Stellar flute at significant savings. Here's the contents of the message:
"Hello Flute Lovers,
In early November Stellar Flutes is having a one day super sale. Selected Standard and Drone flutes will be offered at significant savings. Sale flutes will be pictured on our website, with pictures uploaded the morning of the sale. To spice things up we are raffling a flute. Each flute purchase equals one raffle ticket. All tickets will be put into a hat and at the end of the sale and one name will be drawn.
In early November Stellar Flutes is having a one day super sale. Selected Standard and Drone flutes will be offered at significant savings. Sale flutes will be pictured on our website, with pictures uploaded the morning of the sale. To spice things up we are raffling a flute. Each flute purchase equals one raffle ticket. All tickets will be put into a hat and at the end of the sale and one name will be drawn.
Because savings will be substantial we will not be accepting Kokopelli Bucks. We also won’t reserve or set aside flutes in advance of the sale. Everyone will be on equal footing the morning of the sale. If you would like to be notified of this upcoming event please email us at support@stellarflutes.com and we will add your name to our contact list. In about a week the date and time of the sale will be announced on our website www.stellarflutes.com and via email for those who wish to be contacted. We hope to hear from you.
Mary Youngblood in Concert Nov 11th
Mary Youngblood will be one of the featured performers of the 2006 Sacremento State Music Departments Festival of New American Music.
I read the article in the Sacramento Bee's Ticket's + section this morning. This years festival takes place from Nov 2nd through the 12th at various locations on the Sacramento State campus. It's free, except for the concert on the 12th, which means this is one awesome opportunity to see Mary Youngblood free!!
What: Mary Youngblood in concert
Where: Cal State Sacramento
When: 3 PM, November 11th
Tickets: Free
Information: 916.278.5155
Web: http://www.csus.edu/music/fenam/index.htm
I read the article in the Sacramento Bee's Ticket's + section this morning. This years festival takes place from Nov 2nd through the 12th at various locations on the Sacramento State campus. It's free, except for the concert on the 12th, which means this is one awesome opportunity to see Mary Youngblood free!!
What: Mary Youngblood in concert
Where: Cal State Sacramento
When: 3 PM, November 11th
Tickets: Free
Information: 916.278.5155
Web: http://www.csus.edu/music/fenam/index.htm
No Native American Flute Class this week...
October 31st will be the 5th Tuesday of the month, and we're only holding the classes on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. So there will not be a class this week.
Class will resume next week on Tuesday Nov 7th, 5:30 PM - 7 PM, followed by the Gentle Jam at Maxi's house in Palo Alto. For directions, check out the NCFC calendar.
Class will resume next week on Tuesday Nov 7th, 5:30 PM - 7 PM, followed by the Gentle Jam at Maxi's house in Palo Alto. For directions, check out the NCFC calendar.
Friday, October 27, 2006
News from Will Clipman
I just heard from Will Clipman that he released seven new records this last year and that these records h no fewer than ten entries on this year's GRAMMY Nominating Ballot Entry List:
Record of the Year
Red Painted Faces: Ananeah
Big Sky Sunrise: Gentle Thunder with Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney
Album of the Year
Ananeah: Ananeah
Beyond Words: Gentle Thunder with Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney
Best New Artist
Ananeah
Gentle Thunder
Best New Age Album
Ananeah: Ananeah
Beyond Words: Gentle Thunder with Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney
Best Native American Music Album
Heart of the Wind: Robert Tree Cody & Will Clipman
My Heart & Soul: Randy Wood & Will Clipman
More information about the GRAMMY Nominating process, or about joining NARAS, can be found at http://www.grammy.com/.
Record of the Year
Red Painted Faces: Ananeah
Big Sky Sunrise: Gentle Thunder with Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney
Album of the Year
Ananeah: Ananeah
Beyond Words: Gentle Thunder with Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney
Best New Artist
Ananeah
Gentle Thunder
Best New Age Album
Ananeah: Ananeah
Beyond Words: Gentle Thunder with Will Clipman & AmoChip Dabney
Best Native American Music Album
Heart of the Wind: Robert Tree Cody & Will Clipman
My Heart & Soul: Randy Wood & Will Clipman
More information about the GRAMMY Nominating process, or about joining NARAS, can be found at http://www.grammy.com/.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Playing From the Heart
Prop's to Scott August for an excellent series of posts on his website about playing from the heart. Scott has put together a class which he just presented at the Zion Flute Festival. The posts include content from his class. To check it out, follow these links:
Playing from the Heart Part 1
Playing from the Heart Part 2
While you're there, be sure to check out Scott's music, he's one of the best composers (still) living on the planet (in my honest opinion)...
Also, be sure to read Scott's Blog.
Playing from the Heart Part 1
Playing from the Heart Part 2
While you're there, be sure to check out Scott's music, he's one of the best composers (still) living on the planet (in my honest opinion)...
Also, be sure to read Scott's Blog.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Knot resource
This post is completely unmusical related, but it's totaly awesome resource for those of you who need to tie a knot. The website is called Animated Knots, and it shows simple video animations of how to tie different types of knots.
International Taiko Festival, Nov 18, 2006
I wanted to get the word out about an awesome upcoming Taiko event in the bay area. If you see only one live show this year, this has got to be it. You will not be disappointed by this event, featuring some of the best taiko performances on the west coast.
Here are pictures from the 2003 event.
International Taiko Festival
When: Saturday November 18, 2006 7:00pm
Where: Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
When: Saturday November 18, 2006 7:00pm
Where: Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
Featuring
Special Guests:
- Pak Poe Traditional Korean Music
- Koji Nakamura Shumei Taiko
with Akemi Iwase & James Hoskins
Special Guests from Japan
- Kiyonari Tosha Tsuzumi Master
- Hiro Asanuma Hachijo Taiko
Tickets
$46.00, $38.00 & 32.00
Discounts available
Cal Performances 510-642-9988 http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Elysium Calling in Concert this weekend
Another great opportunity to hear some great music this weekend, if you happen to be close to Sonora, then check our good friends Garth and Kenneth of Elysium Calling in concert:
Come on out this Friday night for a great acoustic set of music with Elysium Calling and the guest guitarist Vincent Zorn of Last Caravan. GREAT FOOD....GREAT MUSIC!! Meet you at the Old Stan in downtown Sonora at 7:00pm
For more detail check out the Elysium Calling Website.
Also, Elysium Calling is hosting Last Caravan on Saturday night:
Last Caravan plays "Original American Gypsy Music" which is a rockin blend of Flamenco, Jazz, Middle Eastern, Soul, and Reggae music....but mostly it just makes you want to get out there and shakeyour groove thing!!
For all you Alma Melodiosa fans out there, Nicholas Lefler will be cuttin' it up with us on percussion. Sky Kaufman the premier electric guitar player of Tuolumne County will also be joining us...we go way back!!
**Performing Saturday October 28th!!!! at the Water Wheel Saloon at8:30 pm
**Located in Columbia at 22265 Parrots Ferry Rd (used to be the Gold Mine Winery)
LAST CARAVAN is BACK!!!!
Belly Dancers in costume are invited in free of charge!!
Costumes are welcome!!
DONT MISS THE LAST CARAVAN EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!
Come on out this Friday night for a great acoustic set of music with Elysium Calling and the guest guitarist Vincent Zorn of Last Caravan. GREAT FOOD....GREAT MUSIC!! Meet you at the Old Stan in downtown Sonora at 7:00pm
For more detail check out the Elysium Calling Website.
Also, Elysium Calling is hosting Last Caravan on Saturday night:
Last Caravan plays "Original American Gypsy Music" which is a rockin blend of Flamenco, Jazz, Middle Eastern, Soul, and Reggae music....but mostly it just makes you want to get out there and shakeyour groove thing!!
For all you Alma Melodiosa fans out there, Nicholas Lefler will be cuttin' it up with us on percussion. Sky Kaufman the premier electric guitar player of Tuolumne County will also be joining us...we go way back!!
**Performing Saturday October 28th!!!! at the Water Wheel Saloon at8:30 pm
**Located in Columbia at 22265 Parrots Ferry Rd (used to be the Gold Mine Winery)
LAST CARAVAN is BACK!!!!
Belly Dancers in costume are invited in free of charge!!
Costumes are welcome!!
DONT MISS THE LAST CARAVAN EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!
Upcoming Bay Clan Flute Circle
There is also a flute circle happening in the Bay Area this weekend:
EVENT: October Bay Clan Flute Circleand Halloween Flute Costume Parade
DATE: Sunday, October 29th, 2006
TIME: 3 to 5 pm
LOCATION: San Jose (Please contact Frankie Sierra for details)
HOSTS: Martin Belef and Cheryl Valdin
ORGANIZER: Frankie Sierra 1-408-242-6464, f dot sierra at comcast dot net
SCHEDULE:
3:00 PM: Flute costume showcase and open mic.
4:00 PM: BBQ, or Potluck if rainy, plus more fluting
NEW FOR THIS MEETING:
1. Flute costume showcase (be creative and dressup a flute with a favorite theme of yours).Got a favorite tune? Dress up your flute with the theme of that tune! Or do you have a favorite show, or character? Then this is a good opportunity to learn a new tune to play with your flute in costume.
WHAT TO BRING: At least one flute in costume (no need for player to dress up unless you really want to). Plan to bring some side dish for the BBQ, if it looks like it may rain the we switch to Potluck instead and bring some dish to share.
THINGS TO TALK ABOUT:
Holiday season approaching. Last year we performed some caroling at the Children's hospital. It is time to start thinking asimilar activity for this year.
DIRECTIONS:
Contact Frankie for directions.
EVENT: October Bay Clan Flute Circleand Halloween Flute Costume Parade
DATE: Sunday, October 29th, 2006
TIME: 3 to 5 pm
LOCATION: San Jose (Please contact Frankie Sierra for details)
HOSTS: Martin Belef and Cheryl Valdin
ORGANIZER: Frankie Sierra 1-408-242-6464, f dot sierra at comcast dot net
SCHEDULE:
3:00 PM: Flute costume showcase and open mic.
4:00 PM: BBQ, or Potluck if rainy, plus more fluting
NEW FOR THIS MEETING:
1. Flute costume showcase (be creative and dressup a flute with a favorite theme of yours).Got a favorite tune? Dress up your flute with the theme of that tune! Or do you have a favorite show, or character? Then this is a good opportunity to learn a new tune to play with your flute in costume.
WHAT TO BRING: At least one flute in costume (no need for player to dress up unless you really want to). Plan to bring some side dish for the BBQ, if it looks like it may rain the we switch to Potluck instead and bring some dish to share.
THINGS TO TALK ABOUT:
Holiday season approaching. Last year we performed some caroling at the Children's hospital. It is time to start thinking asimilar activity for this year.
DIRECTIONS:
Contact Frankie for directions.
Upcoming Loping Wolf Drum and Flute Circle
Just got the info on the upcoming Drum and Flute Circles from Dan DiCicco:
Once again, the combined Drum and Flute Circles will be October 29 at The Bear River Campground just west of Colfax California, Planet Earth, 11:00 AM until the cows come home.
BRING -
"Everything but the kitchen sink", and Drums, Flutes, Rattles, Stories, drinks (stay sober), blankets for the ground, folding tables, chairs and FOOD to share (Actually, almost EVERYTHING ends up being shared....)
Also, bring EVERYBODY you can muster - Elders, Stan Padilla, Mary Youngblood, Aunts, Uncles, Parents, Kids, ANYBODY! Feel free to pass this information on to all beings....
We will have some flutes you can use (or buy) and some T-shirts you can buy. (As of "press time", it does not look like JP Gomez's 2nd order of "A" flutes will be here, but we can always "put it out there", and it just may happen. One of our stories may include how we "put it out there" last Saturday, with startling results....)
WEATHER ? The campground is outside, so dress appropriately. (If the weather is really rotten, there are these GREAT concrete toilet rooms....)
DIRECTIONS -
[ ] From Auburn CA, take I-80 East toward Colfax about 14 miles.
[ ] Take the CANYON WAY exit - EXIT 133. (If you hit Colfax proper and the Hwy 174 turnoff, you went too far.)
[ ] Turn LEFT onto CANYON WAY, and go less than .1 mile to "ILLINOISTOWN ROAD"? (That's what Mapquest says, but it's the road that turns left up back over the freeway.)
[ ] On the other side of the freeway, turn LEFT onto PLACER HILLS ROAD (or S. Auburn Street?)
[ ] Keep going PAST the Westbound Freeway o nramp, (do NOT take it, unless you want to go back to Auburn) and continue on along a slightly winding road for a little over a half mile and cross under the railroad tracks through a ridiculously narrow and short tunnel.
[ ] Just through the sorry excuse for a tunnel, turn LEFT to stay on PLACER HILLS ROAD and go about .7 mile.
[ ] You will come along to parallel the railroad tracks on your left, and a sign that says "Bear River Campground" that points down PLUMTREE ROAD. If you hit Cedar Valley Road or Mount Hood Road while you are still on Placer Hills Road, you went too far.
[ ] OK, traveling down Plumtree Road and/or Campground Road, after about 1.3 miles, you will come to the picnic grounds on your left. We will be another .3 mile at the camping part, also on your left. LOOK FOR THE LOPING WOLF BANNER.
If you get lost, call Dan on his cell (see below). He will not know where you are, but you will be able to hear us....
Now, you can Google a map for yourself, or go to Mapquest for a STUPID list of everything BUT Bear River Campground near Colfax CA. Dan had to settle for "Bear River Canal: Colfax CA US, which will get you very very near the campground.
Let Dan & Sherree know if you want a ride, and they will try to hook you up with somebody. Contact: -Dan & Sheree DiCicco of Loping Wolf Clan
(530) 613-4197 cell
www.lopingwolf.com
Once again, the combined Drum and Flute Circles will be October 29 at The Bear River Campground just west of Colfax California, Planet Earth, 11:00 AM until the cows come home.
BRING -
"Everything but the kitchen sink", and Drums, Flutes, Rattles, Stories, drinks (stay sober), blankets for the ground, folding tables, chairs and FOOD to share (Actually, almost EVERYTHING ends up being shared....)
Also, bring EVERYBODY you can muster - Elders, Stan Padilla, Mary Youngblood, Aunts, Uncles, Parents, Kids, ANYBODY! Feel free to pass this information on to all beings....
We will have some flutes you can use (or buy) and some T-shirts you can buy. (As of "press time", it does not look like JP Gomez's 2nd order of "A" flutes will be here, but we can always "put it out there", and it just may happen. One of our stories may include how we "put it out there" last Saturday, with startling results....)
WEATHER ? The campground is outside, so dress appropriately. (If the weather is really rotten, there are these GREAT concrete toilet rooms....)
DIRECTIONS -
[ ] From Auburn CA, take I-80 East toward Colfax about 14 miles.
[ ] Take the CANYON WAY exit - EXIT 133. (If you hit Colfax proper and the Hwy 174 turnoff, you went too far.)
[ ] Turn LEFT onto CANYON WAY, and go less than .1 mile to "ILLINOISTOWN ROAD"? (That's what Mapquest says, but it's the road that turns left up back over the freeway.)
[ ] On the other side of the freeway, turn LEFT onto PLACER HILLS ROAD (or S. Auburn Street?)
[ ] Keep going PAST the Westbound Freeway o nramp, (do NOT take it, unless you want to go back to Auburn) and continue on along a slightly winding road for a little over a half mile and cross under the railroad tracks through a ridiculously narrow and short tunnel.
[ ] Just through the sorry excuse for a tunnel, turn LEFT to stay on PLACER HILLS ROAD and go about .7 mile.
[ ] You will come along to parallel the railroad tracks on your left, and a sign that says "Bear River Campground" that points down PLUMTREE ROAD. If you hit Cedar Valley Road or Mount Hood Road while you are still on Placer Hills Road, you went too far.
[ ] OK, traveling down Plumtree Road and/or Campground Road, after about 1.3 miles, you will come to the picnic grounds on your left. We will be another .3 mile at the camping part, also on your left. LOOK FOR THE LOPING WOLF BANNER.
If you get lost, call Dan on his cell (see below). He will not know where you are, but you will be able to hear us....
Now, you can Google a map for yourself, or go to Mapquest for a STUPID list of everything BUT Bear River Campground near Colfax CA. Dan had to settle for "Bear River Canal: Colfax CA US, which will get you very very near the campground.
Let Dan & Sherree know if you want a ride, and they will try to hook you up with somebody. Contact: -Dan & Sheree DiCicco of Loping Wolf Clan
(530) 613-4197 cell
www.lopingwolf.com
Monday, October 23, 2006
Ash Dargan in Concert in Marin TONIGHT
Just a reminder:
MILL VALLEY in Marin County, nearby SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:
Monday, October 23rd
San Francisco,
Mill Valley
The Rock Morton Theater
STORIES OF WIND CONCERT, "A LIVE MULTI-MEDIA PERFORMANCE"
8:00p.m., tickets available at the door arrive 45 minutes BEFORE!!!
142 Throckmorton Ave Mill Valley, CA
Box Office: Tue-Sat, 1-6pm
PH: 415-383-9600 or
Online at: www.142throckmortontheater.com
"...a superb blend of two of the worlds oldest wind instruments, the Native American flute, and the Australian didgeridoo... Ash is a bridge between the entire world music sound of this century and what is happening here in Indigenous Australia. Ash as a composer has an ear for what we all want to hear."-- Gavin Jones, Editor of Deadly Vibe. Australia's national indigenous magazine
ASH DARGAN, an Australian indigenous recording artist world renowned for his mastery on the Didgeridoo has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary world music for the last eight years. His distinct blend of Australian indigenous and contemporary world music captures the essence of one of the oldest cultures on earth and with it transcends the boundaries of time. His music has been described as the soul of the Australian Dreamtime landscape with a timeless quality reflecting a deep connection and reverence for the spiritual wisdom of his ancestry.A family member of the Larrakia Nation, the traditional land owners of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia, Ash is an ambassador of his culture through his music, storytelling and live performances. Ash was classically trained in music from the age of eight on trumpet and came back to his cultural roots at the age of twenty two. His grandmother and great uncle, both traditional elders of the Larrakia people were instrumental in his musical adoption of the Didgeridoo and its deeper cultural significance. Through them he came to know of the Didgeridoo's unlimited potential for the expression of rhythm and its ability to represent the power of the natural and spiritual worlds. The vocal harmonies used in traditional corroboree's (ceremonies) and the natural voice of Australia's native song birds have also had a great influence on his musical compositions.
For Bookings Events
Nancy Hansen Zuschlag
ASH DARGAN EVENTS
Green Triangle International
Aurora, CO 80013 USA
303.766.0184 Fax: 303.699.1538, #223
GTI: Partnering Communities and Cultures
nhzgreentri@hotmail.com
www.ashdargan.com
MILL VALLEY in Marin County, nearby SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:
Monday, October 23rd
San Francisco,
Mill Valley
The Rock Morton Theater
STORIES OF WIND CONCERT, "A LIVE MULTI-MEDIA PERFORMANCE"
8:00p.m., tickets available at the door arrive 45 minutes BEFORE!!!
142 Throckmorton Ave Mill Valley, CA
Box Office: Tue-Sat, 1-6pm
PH: 415-383-9600 or
Online at: www.142throckmortontheater.com
"...a superb blend of two of the worlds oldest wind instruments, the Native American flute, and the Australian didgeridoo... Ash is a bridge between the entire world music sound of this century and what is happening here in Indigenous Australia. Ash as a composer has an ear for what we all want to hear."-- Gavin Jones, Editor of Deadly Vibe. Australia's national indigenous magazine
ASH DARGAN, an Australian indigenous recording artist world renowned for his mastery on the Didgeridoo has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary world music for the last eight years. His distinct blend of Australian indigenous and contemporary world music captures the essence of one of the oldest cultures on earth and with it transcends the boundaries of time. His music has been described as the soul of the Australian Dreamtime landscape with a timeless quality reflecting a deep connection and reverence for the spiritual wisdom of his ancestry.A family member of the Larrakia Nation, the traditional land owners of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia, Ash is an ambassador of his culture through his music, storytelling and live performances. Ash was classically trained in music from the age of eight on trumpet and came back to his cultural roots at the age of twenty two. His grandmother and great uncle, both traditional elders of the Larrakia people were instrumental in his musical adoption of the Didgeridoo and its deeper cultural significance. Through them he came to know of the Didgeridoo's unlimited potential for the expression of rhythm and its ability to represent the power of the natural and spiritual worlds. The vocal harmonies used in traditional corroboree's (ceremonies) and the natural voice of Australia's native song birds have also had a great influence on his musical compositions.
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ASH DARGAN EVENTS
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