Mary Youngbloods B-Day Bash this weekend

When: Saturday, June 23, 2012

Held at Mary’s home

Fair Oaks CA 

RSVP with Dan to get directions: dandi@lopingwolf.com

Food - Vendors - Workshops - Food 

10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Set-up at 9:00 am) 

EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO MARY'S BIRTHDAY.  PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND.  IT WILL BE A BLAST. 

The weather forecast is Partly Sunny high 73 degrees!!!!! 

FOOD, CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS & STUFF - 

Please bring some Potluck food to share. 

Mary has NO ROOM in her refrigerator - please bring your cold items in your cooler.

Water, juice, tea, or soda will be on you - no alcohol, please. 

Don't forget to bring your flutes, drumming stuff, and other instruments. 

A sound system will hopefully be available, as will some outlets. 

Remember sunscreen and bug spray. 

Please no 4-leggeds, as requested by Miss Olivia, the Queen Kitty. 

Please bring a lawn chair, a blanket or mat and a canopy. 

Mary's yard is not huge, but you can follow the shade around as the day progresses. 

VENDORS & WORKSHOPS- If you want to be a vendor or give a workshop, please let Mary know at (916) 536-1331.  Thank you. Vendors and Workshops info will be posted below as it is received and updated on this blog site. 

GIFTS & SENTIMENTS - Of course a gift is not required.  But if you'd like to gift Mary something, cash is the operative suggestion this year.  And yes, pennies, other coins, and paper with photos of Past Presidents are accepted.  LOPING WOLF will have a Donations jar on our table if you want to contribute.  Thank you. 

If you would like to offer Mary a sentiment (see http://www.maryyoungblood.com/FanMail.htm ), there will be paper at the LOPING WOLF table, or you can bring something with you or e-mail one to Sheree at shereed@lopingwolf.com .  Thank you. 

CAKE - Jean is providing the "cake".  YEA Jean, thank you.   

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - 

9:00 am Quiet Arrival and set up for vendors 

10:00 Welcome and Opening 

10:30 Open Mic all day (sign-ups encouraged at LOPING WOLF table) 

NOON Food 

1:30 "The Song" & Cake 

2:00 pm Mary's workshop "Embellishments" - $45 or 2 for $80 (checks accepted) 

5:00 Wrap-up, clean-up and Close 

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WORKSHOPS 

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MARY'S "EMBELLISHMENTS" WORKSHOP - $45 per person, or 2 for $80 (checks accepted) 

In this special workshop conducted by the Birthday Girl herself, Mary will demonstrate basic Native American flute embellishments and techniques - such as how to pick out the right flute, breath control, and beginning embellishment exercises which will encourage new players to become familiar and comfortable with their flutes. 

Mary will also demonstrate more advanced embellishments and techniques such as playing with accompaniment, letting the notes 'fall', bending notes, tonguing, scales and vibrato.  Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to ask Mary questions and see up close and personal, the techniques that she uses in her performances and recordings.  Mary will further discuss how she uses visualization to obtain her musical goals. 

Workshop attendees will also have an opportunity to 'pick Mary's brain' about how to further advance their own flute journey.  Following the workshop Open Mic priority will be granted to Mary’s workshop attendees. 

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DON SCHULTZ AND HIS DRUM-MAKING WORKSHOP – He’s back and ready to help you make a drum to take home with you. 

$130 for a 13 inch hand drum 

$230 for a 20 inch hand drum 

More info is pending and will be posted here as it is received…. 

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2012 Yosemite Flute Festival

I wanted to remind folks that the 2012 Yosemite Flute Festival is now taking shape, and it's going to be an awesome event this year, one that you can't miss. I've been involved with the Yosemite Flute Festival since it's inception and Rick and Linda have put on a quality event every year, but this year they're pulling out all the stops to create a wonderful event celebrating the Native American Flute.

First of all, it's hard to beat the setting. The event was moved last year to the Sierra Sky Ranch, and it's a nice intimate setting for interacting with all of the vendors and other flute players. Plus you can't beat adding a day to go through Yosemite!

As for performers, this year the lineup is incredible. It starts on Friday night with Steven Deruby, Rona Yellow Robe and Joe Young. Rona is an incredible flute player and her signing voice just melts my heart. She backed by her musical partner Bruce Witham (who's an amazing musician in his own write but has found a beautiful synergy with Rona). Rona's is one of the best, up and coming Native artists that I've heard in a long, long time, make sure that you get there by Friday night to catch her on stage. Joe Young has supported the festival for the last 3 years as both an artist and in the sound production. He is an amazing wind instrument artist and plays the sax, clarinet and Native American flute. Joe takes a more modern look at composing for the NAF, but always entertains. My good friend Steven Deruby has been making flutes longer than just about any body in the business. He is definitely one of the living "masters" and has left his mark on so many flute players and flute makers over the years. Steven was one the folks who helped initiate the Yosemite flute festival, and it's always a joy to watch him on stage (I've even had the privilege to perform with him). You never know what instrument(s) Steven will bring together on stage...

And that brings us to the Saturday evening concert. Starting the show on Saturday night we have Al Hollinger of Desert Wind Flutes. Al is an accomplished didgeridoo player and Native American flute player. Randy Grainger is a unique performer... if there's one individual who fits the mold of a modern day Kokopelli, it would be Randy. He's a free spirit and an incredible multi-instrumentalist who plays a variety of instruments, and I quite sure that he can make music out of anything.
Highlighting the evening on Saturday, is of course our very own Mary Youngblood. It's a couple years since Mary last performed at Yosemite, but it sure will be fun to see her again on stage. Mary is the capstone to an incredible lineup this year, and it's one that you won't want to miss. Add to that all of the great workshops and vendors, and you have the recipe for one wonderful NAF weekend. So start saving now (so you don't go home empty handed), get reservations in town NOW (the hotels will fill up quickly).
And we'll see you in Yosemite...

What: Yosemite Flute Festival
When: Sept 21-23, 2012
Where: Oakhurst, CA
Cost: $5.00 for three days (you can't beat this price anywhere...)
Concerts Ticket: TBA (probably in the $20 range)
Info: Yosemite Flute Festival 2012

Mary Youngblood at Moaning Caverns

Mary Youngblood will be back at Moaning Caverns next month, and this is an event which you don't want to miss. I have been fortunate to accompany Mary on previous Moaning Cavern events and this is definitely one event you don't want to miss. One of my favorite all time group improvisations occurred at the Caverns concent a few years ago. Imagine playing with a dozen other musicians (led by Mary) in complete and utter darkness! We only had our ears to guide us, and it was a spiritual moment. I'll never forget it.


So don't miss your chance this year. This event WILL sell out, buy your tickets early.


What: Mary Youngblood at Moaning Caverns
When: Sept 10, 2011
Where: Moaning Cavern, 5350 Moaning Cave Road, Vallecito, CA 95251
Cost: $24.95 for bottom of main chamber, $19.95 top of main chamber
Contact: Call 209.736.2708 or toll free 866.762.2837 


Here's a video from one of the prior years events:

 

Mary Youngblood's Birthday Party, 2011

The Northern California Flute Circle and LOPING WOLF – the Lake of the Pines Wood Flute ‘n’ Drum Circle Present a Very Special Annual Event

2011 Birthday Bash
Honoring Two-time GRAMMY Winner and Emmy Nominee MARY YOUNGBLOOD
First Lady of the Flute

WHEN: June 25 2011
TIME: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Set-up at 9:00 am)
WHERE: Fair Oaks CA

Summer is here, and it's time once again to come together to celebrate Mary Youngblood's birthday! There will be plenty of open-mic, jamming, food and Mary will be presenting an “Embellishments” workshop. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with Mary and fellow fluties in celebration of the Native American Flute.

RSVP to Dan DiCicco at (530) 613-4197 or dandi@lopingwolf.com , and he will give you the event address.

FOOD, CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS & STUFF -

• Please bring some Potluck food to share with everybody.
• Water will be provided, so juice, tea, soda will be on you - no alcohol, please.
• Don’t forget to bring your flutes, drumming stuff, and other instruments….
• A sound system will hopefully be available, as will some outlets.
• Remember sunscreen and maybe bug spray. Please no 4-leggeds.
• Please bring a lawn chair, a blanket or mat and a shade canopy if you have one.
• Mary’s yard is not huge, but you can follow the shade around as the day progresses.

VENDORS -
If you want to be a vendor, please let Mary know at (916) 536-1331.

GIFTS & SENTIMENTS -
Of course a gift is not required. But if you’d like to gift Mary something, LOPING WOLF will have a Donations jar on their table if you want to contribute, or bring a gift. Thank you.

If you would like to offer Mary a sentiment (see Mary Youngblood Fan Page ), there will be paper at the LOPING WOLF table, or you can bring something with you or e-mail one to Sheree DiCicco at shereed@lopingwolf.com . Thank you.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS -
9:00 am Quiet Arrival and set up
10:00 Welcome and Opening
10:30 Open Mic all day (sign-ups encouraged at LOPING WOLF table)
NOON Food
1:30 “The Song” & Cake
2:00 pm Mary’s workshop “Embellishments” - $45 or 2 for $80 (checks accepted)
5:00 Wrap-up, clean-up and Close

Detail about Mary's Workshop:

In this special workshop, Mary will demonstrate basic Native American flute embellishments and techniques - such as how to pick out the right flute, breath control, and beginning embellishment exercises which will encourage new players to become familiar and comfortable with their flutes.

Mary will also demonstrate more advanced embellishments and techniques such as playing with accompaniment, letting the notes ‘fall’, bending notes, tonguing, scales and vibrato. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to ask Mary questions and see up close and personal, the techniques that she uses in her performances and recordings.

Mary will further discuss how she uses visualization to obtain her musical goals.

As a wrap-up, workshop attendees will have an opportunity to ‘pick Mary’s brain’ about how to further advance their own flute journey.

Special appearance by Mary Youngblood at Yosemite Flute Festival

It was just announced that the Friday evening concert at the Yosemite Flute and Art Festival, will include a very special guest appearance of Mary Youngblood playing with Tony Redhouse.

WHAT: Mary Youngblood with Tony Redhouse, Joe Young and Albert Tenaya
WHEN: Friday, Sept 24, 2010
WHERE: Oakhurst, CA
WEBSITE: Yosemite Flute Festival Performances

More Details:
If you have not yet purchased tickets for the Friday evening concert now is the time to do this!
To purchase advance tickets call: (559) 641-5980 and tickets will be held for you at will call!
-- www.yosemiteflutefest.com

If you're attending, please consider volunteering some time to help make the event a success:

Mary Youngblood Moaning Caverns Concert 2009 Cancelled

I just got word that Mary Youngblood's concert tomorrow (Oct 3, 2009) at Moaning Caverns has been cancelled because Mary is ill. I don't have any specifics on Mary's condition, but add her to your prayers for a speedy recovery.

If you have tickets, contact Moaning Caverns for information on what to do about your ticket. I am not sure that it will be rescheduled, but if I hear anything, I will post the information. Feel free to add a comment if you know more.

Save the Date: Mary Youngblood at Moaning Caverns

It's that time of the year again. The geese have started their journey south for the winter, the days are getting shorter, the air is getting cooler in the mornings. Of course, I am talking about the annual NCFC pilgrammage with Mary Youngblood to Moaning Caverns.

Moaning Caverns is special place.

Not only because of the awesome beauty of the place, but it's also the site where Mary Youngblood recorded her first album: "The Offering". Every year, Mary returns to Moaning Caverns to rekindle the magic of that first album, and you're invited to join her.

What: Moaning Caverns with Mary Youngblood

When: Saturday, October 6, 2009

Time: 6 PM

Cost: Ticket prices vary

$24.95 bottom platform

$19.95 spiral staircase

$14.95 upper platform

Hurry, this event sells out every year. You can buy tickets here:

http://www.caverntours.com/concert/Mary_Youngblood.html

Links:

• http://www.maryyoungblood.com/events.asp?e=97
• http://www.caverntours.com/

Memories from Wind & Fire Concert

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

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



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

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

For more information:

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Youngblood LOPING WOLF Retreat - Aug 1, 2009

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

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

Workshop agenda:

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

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

Mary Youngblood ~ Welcome Performance

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

~Break ~

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

~Break ~

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

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

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

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

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

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

Final Details for Mary's B-Day Party

The Northern California Flute Circle and LOPING WOLF presents
The 2009 2-DAY Birthday Celebration for

Two-time GRAMMY Winner
MARY YOUNGBLOOD
"First Lady of the Flute"

SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009
Mary's all -day Birthday Bash
Fair Oaks CA 95628 (near Sacramento)

and

SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009
Afternoon After-Party Kayak Paddle on the American River
Gold River, CA (about 3 miles from Mary's)

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This annual event takes place in Mary's backyard on Saturday June 27 and along the American River on Sunday June 28, 2009.
Families and children are invited.
Please RSVP for this event!
Location and directions will be sent with your RSVP confirmation -
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR RSVP CONFIRMATION
E-mail your RSVP or questions to: dandi@lopingwolf.com and include
. Number of people attending
. Workshop requests (payment on day of event directly to instructor)
. Vendor requests
. Open mic performance request

All are invited to participate. Please bring a drum or small hand percussion instrument to this event. If you do not have a hand percussion instrument, many other hand percussion instruments will be available for you to use.

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SCHEDULED VENDORS & WORKSHOPS -

MARY YOUNGBLOOD "First Lady of the Flute" - MUSIC VENDOR & FLUTE WORKSHOP.

BRENT HAINES - FLUTE VENDOR & WORKSHOP
Ogden UT Flute Maker BRENT HAINES will be both a vendor and do a workshop on "How to Pick a flute" and "How to Care for Your Flutes".
http://www.woodsounds.com

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RUSS VENABLE - FLUTE VENDOR
Santa Fe NM Flute Maker RUSS VENABLE will be a vendor and a hugger! Get in line! http://www.rvflutes.com/
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DON SHULTZ - DRUM VENDOR & DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
http://www.TheDifferentDrum.net

FAIRY RING MUSHROOM COMPANY - FLUTE & OCARINAS VENDOR
http://www.fairyringmushroom.com/

ED EASTER - FLUTE VENDOR
zrabbit@surewest.net

STEVE BRANCO - JEWELRY VENDOR

JAN PAPARARO - VENDOR
Mary Youngblood Bookmarks/cards

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LISA HALPIN - WORKSHOP
"Basic Composition for Native American Flute"
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FRANKIE SIERRA - WORKSHOP
Rim-Blown flute techniques: Anasazi, Shakuhachi, Ney and others.
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LOPING WOLF - WORKSHOP
"Absolute Beginners"

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WHAT TO BRING -
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Bottled drinking water will be provided, but you may wish to bring other drinks.
NO ALCOHOL will be allowed during the flute circle (10 am - 5 pm).
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(A BBQer will be available.)
Donations for Mary's birthday present will be accepted.
Donations to defer costs of event productions (like water & toilet paper)
will be accepted.
Please bring flutes, drums or other acoustic musical instruments.
Please consider bringing sunscreen, a hat, beach or folding chair, and a
flashlight.

We have some room for more vendors, if you'd like to bring your wares.
Please e-mail your intent to dandi@lopingwolf.com and plan to bring a table and possibly a canopy. We may be able to help you share a canopy with somebody....

Flute, drum and other instrument makers are welcomed, as are other craft (jewelry, gourds, cards) and service (massage) vendors. We ask that you limit your inventory or service to a (maximum) 3'x6' table or under a 10 x 10 canopy. Setup will start after 8 am on Saturday morning. Break down
around 5 pm.

For all workshops, please arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Also please be ready to pay the instructor if required, with cash or check.

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FIRST DAY - SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009
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Time: 9:30 am to 7:00pm
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Where: Fair Oaks , CA (near Sacramento)

MORNING SCHEDULE -

8:00 am - Vendor Arrival and quiet setup (certain people will still be sleeping....)

9:30 am - Guests begin arriving (BYO Snacks/Lunch & chair)
Vendors open all day until 5:00 pm

9:50 am - OPENING CEREMONY

10:00 - DON SHULTZ - DRUM VENDOR & DRUM-MAKING WORKSHOP
http://www.TheDifferentDrum.net
Drum making Workshop cost $160.00.
All materials provided.
Take home the drum YOU make!
My "Make Your Own Drum" class allows the individual to impart his/her own spirit and energy into a finished drum. You don't merely purchase the drum, you take part in the creative process.
Class Highlights:
-You get a finished (though still wet) 18" "Ancient Style" drum (a variation on a Southwest "four directions" design) and stick to take home and enjoy for decades.
- It starts with a prepped kit (cut and punched head, finished hoop and pre-cut lacing) to work with. This way you're not working all day and have time to enjoy the rest of the festivities.
- Unlimited questions (though I don't guarantee the answers!)
- A fun working environment.
Note: Registration begins as soon as you arrive and closes at 1:00 or whenever the materials run out. At this time, I'm bringing only enough stuff for 10 people. If you want to pre-register, contact me by Tuesday at the latest so I can order more if needed. If there's not enough or you'd rather to it another time, find me at the party and we can see what kind of other arrangements we can make.

10:30 - 11:00 am - LOPING WOLF - WORKSHOP "Absolute Beginners"
with MIKE ELY & DAN DICICCO
Ely has a natural gift for helping New Fluters get started.
Bring an Am flute, if you can, and "Get Your 'A' Up There!"
Flutes will be available to borrow.
Cost of this workshop is, like, $ None - as in "free".
Other sessions throughout the day will be provided as demand requests.

11:00 am - 12:00 NOON - BRENT HAINES - VENDOR & WORKSHOP
Ogden UT Flute Maker, Brent Haines will be both a vendor and do a workshop on "How to Pick a flute" and "How to Care for Your Flutes". $ ? (TBD)

NOON - 1:30 pm -
Lunch (bring your own lunch) and Open Mic

AFTERNOON SCHEDULE -

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12:30 - 1:30 pm - FRANKIE SIERRA - WORKSHOP - Cost $15.00
Rim-Blown flute techniques: Anasazi, Shakuhachi, Ney and others.

The Anasazi, or Kokopelli flute, is having a renaissance with new replicas being made by various crafters. However, it is one of the most challenging flutes to figure out, and yet one of the most beautiful sounding flutes, once you pass the initial first sounds stage. In this workshop we will first demonstrate rim-blown techniques on other world ethnic flutes which are easier to figure out. Then move onto ways to tackle the Anasazi challenge for those who are interested in starting out on these flutes. For those who have gone past their first sounds, we will offer additional techniques to add to your sound palette on rim blown flutes.
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1:30 - 2:30 pm - LISA HALPIN - FLUTE WORKSHOP -
"Basic Composition for Native American Flute" - cost $35.00
Have you ever wanted to quickly jot down a phrase you've just played or find yourself playing songs that sometimes sound "the same"? Do you want to play a song again later, or share it so another flute player could try it? Or maybe you'd like to learn the Nakai Tablature system.

In this class, learn a quick, easy way to record a song or phrase that you've just played "from your heart" - even without notation or Nakai Tab. You'll learn ways to spark your creativity to write songs associated with words or sentences and easily translate them to flute music to see how they sound. And, you'll also get an easy introduction to making Nakai Tab more easily understandable. No previous musical or notation training necessary. Just bring a pencil and a flute!
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2:30 - 4:00 pm - MARY YOUNGBLOOD - MUSIC VENDOR & FLUTE WORKSHOP
http://www.maryyoungblood.com
Mary's own "Fluting for the Journey" Workshop - cost $45.00
For Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Flute Players" - the " First Lady of the Flute " offers a rare workshop for all flute players. We will focus on performance readiness, such as mics, PA systems, performance anxiety, making CD's, recording, recording equipment, accompaniment, & improvisation. We will also touch on major embellishments. Watch "up-close-and-personal" as Mary demonstrates her unique and well known techniques. Watch her play, then discover and explore how to develop your own style and technique! Learn about tonal quality, what to look for in a flute, bending the notes, vibrato, fingering, barking, agility and strengthening exercises, and most importantly- breath control.
Don't miss this one!

EVENING SCHEDULE -

OPEN MIC scheduled throughout the day, as workshops permit.

5:00 - 7:00 pm Potluck dinner
Adults preferred (as alcohol will be served)
BYOB/ BYOFood (Barbecue will be available)
Birthday Cake and more!

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SECOND DAY - SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009
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Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Where: Gold River, CA 95670 (near Sacramento)

Join Mary & Steve Branco, and other "Dances With Ducks" (flute playin kayakers) on Lake Natoma (3 mi. from Mary's home in Fair Oaks) on Sunday, for this (Kayaking) After-Party-Paddle. Kayaks and water sports crafts are available for rent at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center.

If you don't have a park pass, day passes are $7 at the gate, where we'll caravan in. Bring your small flutes! Sign up today!
(No cost except for purchasing a day pass!)
E-mail your interest, and 'sign-up' with Mary at
sheflute@comcast.net
Title your e-mail in the "Subject:" line " Dances With Ducks"

To Rent Kayaks/water craft for Sun. 6/28
~The Sacramento State Aquatic Center~
http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/
1901 Hazel Ave
Gold River, CA 95670
916-278-2842
(This is where we will 'put-in'.)

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Nearby Hotels -

Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
11211 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, California 95742 USA
Phone: 1-916-638-1100
Fax: 1-916-638-5803

La Quinta Rancho Cordova (Sacramento)
11131 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916-635-3297

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot
10745 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, 95670
916-858-8680

Holiday Inn Rancho Cordova
11269 Point East Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916-635-4040

Lake Natoma Inn
http://www.lakenatomainn.com/
(This hotel is high end.. but VERY nice- right on Lake Natoma in Folsom!
For attendees who are in the mood to SPLURGE! (Great romantic getaway!)
And about 6 miles from Mary's home.)

Weekend Events: June 5 - 7009

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

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

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

Saturday, June 5, 2009

• A Musical Retreat With Mary Youngblood, 10 AM - 5 PM, Auburn, CA
• NoNahme Flute Circle, 1:30 - 4 PM, Georgetown, CA

Upcoming Events

• Saturday June 27, 2009 - NCFC Summer Gathering and BDay Party for Mary Youngblood, Fair Oaks, CA, 10 AM - 6 PM (Note - You must RSVP for this event)

Project Pink Benefit Concert - The Don Baggett Theater

What: A benefit concert for the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Breast Imaging Center featuring Mary Youngblood.
When: 2:00 pm Suday May 31, 2009
Where: The Don Baggett Theater, 11645 Ridge Road, Grass Valley CA
Tickets: $20
Advanced tickets available at Citizens Bank, Briar Patch, Yabobo, The bookseller, SNM Hospital Breast Imaging Center, SNM Hospital Foundation and online here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63895

For more info:
Email: sbarrington@snmhf.com
Phone: 530 477-9700

Ticket sales will help purchase a new ultrasound machine dedicated for use in the Breast Imaging Center to aid in early cancer detection.

NCFC Spring Flute Festival this weekend

Don't miss the annual NCFC Spring Flute Festival this weekend. Once again, it's being hosted by the NoNahme Clan this year, and features workshops with Mary Youngblood, lot's of flute makers and music by various folks.
I regret to say that I will not be able to attend this year as I am currently in Europe on business, but I look forward to seeing pictures and hearing the wonderful stories from this years event.

Schedule of events:

• 9:00 AM - Flag Raising (Frank Clark - veteran) The Star Spangled Banner (Danielle Fisher)
• 9:15 AM - Opening ceremony.
• 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM - Performances by players in the Northern California Flute Circle and other talented people.
• 10:30 AM - Blanket Dance for donations to featured professional performers.
• 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM - Performances by players in the Northern California Flute Circle and other talented people (This may be allowed to overrun).
• 1:00 PM - Jon Johnson, a man who gives a fabulous performance and plays ten instruments will be speaking and playing until 2:00 PM.
• 2:00 PM - Eric Ray, a great performer on the Native flute - and his daughter on the Mother Drum - will be playing until 3:00 PM.
• 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Performances by players in the Northern California Flute Circle and other talented people.

Flute Makers:

• John Stillwell - www.atflutes.com
• Vance Pennington (Waking Spirit Flutes) - www.wakingspiritflutes.com
• Brian Revheim (Napa Valley Flutes) - www.nvflutes.com
• Mark Purtill (Anasazi Dream Flutes) - www.anasazidream.blogspot.com
• David Blonski - www.timelessproductions.com

Workshops:

• Kathi Cameron and Sherry Martin will be giving a free workshop, especially for young people, on playing the Native American flute.
• Lisa Halpin will give a beginning flute playing workshop for adults for $25.00 for 1 1/2 hours.
• Multiple Grammy winner, Mary Youngblood, and Arts Therapist, Steve Branco, will be giving a workshop called Music, Healing, and the Native American Flute. The workshop will last for two hours and the starting time will provided later. Cost for the workshop will be $65 per person.www.maryyoungblood.com

Link with directions: http://www.softcom.net/users/greebo/festival.htm

Weekend Events: May 8 - May 10 2009

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

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

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

Saturday, May 9, 2009

• Saturday May 9, 2009 - Spring Flute Festival, Georgetown, CA, 9 AM - 6 PM

Weekend Events: May 1 - May 3

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

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

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

Saturday, May 2, 2009

• A Musical Retreat with Mary Youngblood
• NoNahme Clan Flute Circle, Golden Gecko, Garden Valley, CA 1:30 - 4pm

Sunday, May 3, 2009

• Mary Youngblood and others celebrate the life of Issac James, Grass Valley, 5 - 10 PM

Upcoming Events

• Saturday May 9, 2009 - Spring Flute Festival, Georgetown, CA, 9 AM - 6 PM

Mary Youngblood Retreat: March 7, 2009

There's still time to catch the workshop with Mary Youngblood this weekend at Lake of the Pines. This event is hosted by LOPING WOLF. If you're interested, you need to call and reserve a spot ASAP.

WHAT: Mary Youngblood Retreat
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009
TIME: 1 - 5 PM
WHERE: Lake of the Pine Yacht Club, Auburn CA
COST: $45

Beginners to intermediates are welcome. There will be open mic and opportunities to learn and share with everyone.

For complete details: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/retreat/music_workshops.asp

Mary Youngblood live on KVMR TODAY!

Be sure to catch Mary Youngblood and Jim Brock live on KVMR 89.5 FM radio on the “Native American” program with Skip Allan Smith and Michael Ben.

WHEN: February 12, 2009
TIEM: 10:00 am to Noon
WHERE: Listen live via the internet at http://www.kvmr.org/AboutKVMRfm.html

Mary Youngblood Workshop Oct 18, 2008

LOPING WOLF Presents the Musical Retreat for 2008 with Two-time Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood - First Lady of the Flute

WHEN: October 18, 2008

WHERE: LOPING WOLF Ranch, Auburn CA

COST: Each workshop is $45.  $5 donation from attendees not taking a workshop to help defray expenses.

Please come and share NAF techniques, attend Mary’s workshops, jam with Mary and attend the closing open mic session to practice what you've learned with the "First Lady of the Flute". Non-workshop attendees will be able to cavort, try out other flutes ‘n’ drums and practice jamming.

There are some who were not able to make the previous five retreats held this past summer (“Tempest Fugit!”), so we hope this will give you a chance to attend. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up now!

Call to reserve a spot and obtain directions.

Bring ALL your flutes (“A” minor for the workshop), drums and percussion instruments.
Mary Youngblood books, CDs and other merchandise will be available for purchase.
Check out Mike Ely’s video of the first retreat at http://www.maryyoungblood.com/videos/Clips%20Rev%20b.wmv 

MUSICAL RETREAT - DAY’S ACTIVITIES
11:00am to 1:00pm Arrival and Lunch (Bring your favorite potluck item)
12:00pm [ ] LOPING WOLF ~Welcome and Introduction
[ ] Theme Song ~ “The LOPING WOLF Lope”
[ ] Mary Youngblood ~ Welcome Performance

1:00pm to 2:00pm Beginning Workshop ~ Work on beginning skills: breath control, embellishments and techniques. (Mary will collect any written questions before the workshop.)
Break
2:30pm to 4:00pm Intermediate / Advanced Workshop ~ vibrato, improvisation, embellishment details, how to duet with another player, composition, phrasing, timing, plus performance and recording readiness will be shared
Break
4:30pm to 5:30pm OPEN MIC hour will be your opportunity to duet with Mary and learn how Mary takes a player to the “next level”. Sign up to have your duet with Mary recorded on DVD with you for an additional fee as a keepsake of this unforgettable day! Autographed pictures of you playing with Mary at this special NAF musical retreat will be available for purchase before you leave!

HOSTS - LOPING WOLF - Lake of the Pines Wood Flute 'n' Drum Circle - www.lopingwolf.com
Sheree 'n' Dan DiCicco / 10492 Gautier Drive / Auburn CA 95602 / (530) 613-4197 Dan's cell / flutecircle@lopingwolf.com

Mary Youngblood Workshops at Yosemite Flute Festival

Mary Youngblood is offering private lessons & advanced classes for NAF flute players. You'll need to bring an A minor flute for these classes/workshops.

Advanced Performance Readiness
Saturday, September 27, 2008 2:30 to 4:00

Advanced Performance Readiness
Sunday, September 28, 2008 12:30 to 2:00

Mary will focus on mics, PA systems, performance anxiety, making CD's, recording, recording equipment, accompaniment, & improvisation. She will also touch on major embellishments and performance readiness.

Experience Required: All Levels
Time required for each workshop: 1.5 hours
Maximum workshop capacity: None
Workshop fee $65 ($55 for NCFC members)

Limited Private Lessons
Mary will offer One-On-One Lessons:
Sunday September 28, 2008
$75 per ½ hour (NCFC discount $65)
Pre-register with Mary on Saturday!

For more workshops happening at the Yosemite Flute Festival: http://www.yosemiteflutefest.com/flutefestworkshops.html

Still room left in Retreat with Mary Youngblood

I hear from Dan DiCicco that there is still room left in the last retreat of the year with Mary Youngblood. Sign up now before the last couple seats are taken!

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
TIME: 11 AM - 5 PM

Details in the last post: http://naflute.blogspot.com/2008/08/loping-wolf-retreat-with-mary.html

Or on the LOPING WOLF website: http://www.lopingwolf.com