Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Human Rainstorm - Perpetuum Jazzile - Africa
For those of you lucky enough to catch Mary Youngblood's performance at in Grass Valley for the "Project Pink" fund raiser last month, you'll be blown away by the beginning of this video (I think that you'll enjoy the entire song...). This video starts with the "human rain" technique that Mary taught us (the audience) during her performance... (I love the "thunder" in this video)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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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Caution - temperatures over 100 degrees are forecast.
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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).
Bring your own lunch if you plan to come early.
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Please bring a potluck dish to share for the dinner 5-7 pm (if you're staying).
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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.)
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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Caution - temperatures over 100 degrees are forecast.
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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).
Bring your own lunch if you plan to come early.
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Please bring a potluck dish to share for the dinner 5-7 pm (if you're staying).
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
(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.)
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Mark Holland and N Scott Robinson Wind & Fire House Concerts
We excited to be hosting Mark Holland and N Scott Robinson in a series of house concerts throughout Northern California in July. Mark and Scott recently released their latest CD "Wind & Fire", and will be playing songs from the album. Mark Holland has been a long time friend of NCFC and played last year at the Yosemite Flute Festival. N Scott Robinson is a consumate percussionist and last toured with Mark through No Cal several years ago, this is a rare opportunity to see and hear these two performers llive. You won't want to miss it.
Dates:
- July 22, Napa Valley
- July 23, Sonora, 7 - 9 PM
- July 24, Modesto
- July 25, San Carlos, 7 - 9 PM
- July 26, Auburn
For complete details, check out the Autumns Child website: http://www.autumnschild.com/
Here's a poster of the event: http://autumnschild.com/Poster3_OLv2.pdf
Friday, June 05, 2009
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!
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)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lastest Recording
I spent some time over the weekend getting my project studio back in working order. I setup the new Presonus Firepod recording interface and used Cubase LE to record all of the tracks. This started out as a simple "microphone check" to make sure all of the signal paths and line levels were correctly setup. Needless to say, 2 hour later I had this recording. Let me know what you think...
Link: http://www.naflute.com/files/udu_dance.mp3
It includes: udu drum, rattle, spoons (yes! spoons...), xylophone (on my keyboard) and Native American flute.
Link: http://www.naflute.com/files/udu_dance.mp3
It includes: udu drum, rattle, spoons (yes! spoons...), xylophone (on my keyboard) and Native American flute.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
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:
Link with directions: http://www.softcom.net/users/greebo/festival.htm
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.
- 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
- 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!
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
Friday, May 01, 2009
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!
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
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Upcoming Clint Goss Workshop
Clint Goss just sent me a message highlighting some of his upcoming events. If you happend to be planning to attend one of the related events, be sure to check out Clint workshops.
You can contact Clint for more information:
Email: clint@Goss.com
Web: http://www.clintgoss.com/
Rhythm and the Native Flute, Fri May 15, St. George Utah.
Part of the Zion Flute and Drum Festival. Workshop on combining rhythm with the Native Flute. 10AM-Noon.
www.ZionFluteAndDrumFestival.com
Zion Canyon Native Flute School, Sun-Fri May 17-22, Springdale Utah.
An in-depth 6-day flute school. Clint will be facilitating the intermediate group.
www.ZionCanyonNativeFluteSchool.com
Flute Haven Native Flute School, Thurs-Sun Oct 15-18, Phoenixville, PA.
Vera and Clint will host this East-coast flute shool from Thurs evening through Sunday Noon in Phoenixville, PA. The program includes studio recording, workshops, and a major music jam-fest event on Saturday evening. Vera and Clint are joined by music facilitation pros Eric and Lynn Miller.
In addition, Clint will have a special pre-program that runs Tue-Thurs Oct 13-15 designed to provide training for music facilitators. If you are an organizer of a flute circle or native flute workshops, come learn some great techniques and activities to use at your events.
www.NativeFluteSchool.com
Native Rhythms Festival, Thurs-Sun Nov 12-15, Melbourne, FL.
Clint is planning three days of workshops at this festival.
www.NativeRhythmsFestival.com
You can contact Clint for more information:
Email: clint@Goss.com
Web: http://www.clintgoss.com/
Rhythm and the Native Flute, Fri May 15, St. George Utah.
Part of the Zion Flute and Drum Festival. Workshop on combining rhythm with the Native Flute. 10AM-Noon.
www.ZionFluteAndDrumFestival.com
Zion Canyon Native Flute School, Sun-Fri May 17-22, Springdale Utah.
An in-depth 6-day flute school. Clint will be facilitating the intermediate group.
www.ZionCanyonNativeFluteSchool.com
Flute Haven Native Flute School, Thurs-Sun Oct 15-18, Phoenixville, PA.
Vera and Clint will host this East-coast flute shool from Thurs evening through Sunday Noon in Phoenixville, PA. The program includes studio recording, workshops, and a major music jam-fest event on Saturday evening. Vera and Clint are joined by music facilitation pros Eric and Lynn Miller.
In addition, Clint will have a special pre-program that runs Tue-Thurs Oct 13-15 designed to provide training for music facilitators. If you are an organizer of a flute circle or native flute workshops, come learn some great techniques and activities to use at your events.
www.NativeFluteSchool.com
Native Rhythms Festival, Thurs-Sun Nov 12-15, Melbourne, FL.
Clint is planning three days of workshops at this festival.
www.NativeRhythmsFestival.com
Friday, April 03, 2009
Weekend Events: April 3-5, 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!
NOTE: If I missed an event for the weekend, please add a comment with event info so that others can know!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
- A Musical Retreat with Mary Youngblood
- NoNahme Clan Flute Circle, Golden Gecko, Garden Valley, CA 1:30 - 4pm
- Valley Clan Flute Circle, Napa Valley, 3-5 PM
Thursday, April 02, 2009
My New Cellphone
Ah, I am so excited about this. You guys have got to check out my new cellphone that I just bought. AT&T was one of the first carriers to offer it, and my plan was just coming up for renewal at the end of March. If your plan is up for renewal, be sure to check your wireless provider and see if they have released it. I just got mine yesterday.
http://www.pomegranatephone.com/
http://www.pomegranatephone.com/
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Weekend Events: March 28 - 29, 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!
NOTE: If I missed an event for the weekend, please add a comment with event info so that others can know!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
- NoNahme Clan Flute Circle, Golden Gecko, Garden Valley, CA 1:30 - 4pm
Native American Flute Portal Flute School in Sesson!
I wanted to announce that I am now contributing to the new blogs on the Native American Flute Portal. The blogs went live a few weeks back, and Geoffrey Ellis invited me to be a contributor to the blogs. It's an honor. We have a great staff of blog authors, including Geoffrey Ellis, Scott August and Clint Goss.
I have started a weekly column called: "Flute School" where I will be pulling together a new topic every week, including exercises to help you along your path. I plan to publish the Flute School blog entry every Friday, so that you have something to try over the weekend. I hope that you'll join me for this every week.
- Here's the link to my first post: http://blogs.fluteportal.com/2009/03/20/opening-your-mind-to-the-possibilities/
- Here's the link to this week's post: http://blogs.fluteportal.com/2009/03/27/lesson-1-breathing/
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