The Yosemite Flute Festival is happening again this year, Sept 25 - 27 , 2009. I hope that you'll be able to join us for another awesome weekend of flute music. Get your hotel/campground reservations now!
The crew has also started a MySpace page with pictures and a blog: http://www.myspace.com/yosemiteflutefest
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday Fun: Electronic Tanpura
If you wanna try something different, download a computer generated Tanpura, install it, and then select the key of one of your flute, try making your own music.
Link: http://www.yourtanpura.co.cc/
Link: http://www.yourtanpura.co.cc/
Weekend Events: March 20-22, 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 21, 2009
- No Nahme Clan Flute Circle, Golden Gecko, Garden Valley, CA 1:30 - 4pm
Sunday, March 22, 2009
- Joaquin Clan Flute Circle, Modesto, CA 2 - 3 PM Details: http://ncfc.collectivex.com/calendar/event/2009/3/22/78317
- Bay Clan Flute Circle, Los Altos, CA 2- 4 PM Details: http://ncfc.collectivex.com/calendar/event/2009/3/22/103257
Next Week:
Wednesday March 25
- "The Moon: Ruler of Emotion", with Mary Youngblood and Michael Bayard, 7:00-8:30pm, Christ Unity Church (9249 Folsom Blvd.) at La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA
Details: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/events.asp?e=103
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
CONSUMER ALERT - Don't Buy these CD's!
It has come to my attention that there are some artists who have pirated Native American Flute music and are illegally selling these albums. This was brought to my attention by Mary Youngblood, who owns the rights to several of the songs records on the albums.
For those of you who do not know how the music business functions, here's a quick education. The songwriter/composer owns the song when they create it. Once it's recorded, the publisher owns the reproduction rights. In some cases the songwriter can also be the publisher, but in most cases the songwriter 'sells' the publication rights to a record company to duplicate and distribute the recording. Depending upon the deal, the orginal composers may own the rights for others to cover their tunes. It's up the new artists to get a license from the composer to re-record their song.
But it goes deeper than that, I am one who believes that we need to honor all who've come before us, especially when it comes to performing others music. There are plenty of legal recourses to make things right, but it has to start by honoring the songwriter by asking for permission to play or record their music. If you don't do that, then I don't know where your heart is, and I am not really interested at all at listening to your music.
The CD's in question include a CD titled Sacred Ashes (2007) from a South American flute player named 'Amayna', who's real name is Boris Serrano. And another CD by Jamie Rodriguez AKA Earth Spirit. Mary Youngblood owns the rights to several of the songs on these CD's, and serveral other songs were written by flute players we know, and they have also been notified.
If you come across either of these albums or these artists (below) at any flute events this year, please do not purchase them and (if you're up to it) feel free to confront the seller and/or the festival organizers to the pirated wares being sold. If that doesn't work, feel free to call the local police and report the vendor.
These are the "Albums" we are aware of, with the pirated songs:
Here's the album cover and list of songs:
WAYRA- Earth Spirit (Jamie Rodriguez)
1. Earth Spirit
2. Cama ('Aleut Greetings' spelled wrong)
3. Caress the Smile
4. Walk WIth me
5. Beneath the Raven Moon
6. And We Will Fly
7. Calling the Rain
8. Yuba
9. Heart's Desire
10.Starry Night
11. Bonus Video- Earth Spirit
Sacred Ashes- By "AMAYNA" (Boris Serrano)
1. Caress the Smile
2. Circle of Light
3. The Wolf Dance
4. Love Mountain
5. Starry Night
6. Trails of our Fathers
7. Cherokee River
8. Closer to Far Away
9. Voices of the WInd
10. Smoke SIgnals
11. Earth Spirit
12. Stone Change
For additional information:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Weekend Event: Feb 13-16 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, February 14, 2009
- "Bring Someone You Love to a Concert” with Mary Youngblood & Jim Brock - Ascension Lutheran Church, Citrus Heights, CA from 7:00 pm. to 8:30 pm. http://www.lopingwolf.com/MY%20Concert0001.pdf
Sunday, February 15, 2009
- "A Drumming Workshop" with Jim Brock & Mary Youngblood - LOP Clubhouse 1:00 - 3:00 pm. More info: http://www.lopingwolf.com/JB%20Workshop0001.pdf
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
WHEN: February 12, 2009
TIEM: 10:00 am to Noon
WHERE: Listen live via the internet at http://www.kvmr.org/AboutKVMRfm.html
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Potomac Native American Flute Festival
The sixth Potomac Native American Flute Festival, "Winds of Change,"
is a great opportunity to hear, learn about and play the beautiful
Native American flute.
The weekend features dual-track workshops and fantastic evening and
afternoon concerts. A free-entry vendor hall will feature more than
20 flute and fine Native craft vendors. The three main-stage concerts
are: Scott August and Autumn's Child featuring Mark Holland on Friday
night; and Mark "Thunderwalker" Camden and The Jeff Ball Band on
Saturday night. There will also be a 90 minute Saturday afternoon
concert featuring three artists: Jan Seiden and Jeff Kuhn, Jonny
Lipford, and the duo of David Landis and Diana Sunday (from the DC-
local group KIVA).
Workshops include beginning flute playing, intermediate flute
playing, Anasazi flute, drumming, flute making and more! Also, a
Flute Tasting, Flute Raffle, Private Lesson Bookings, Flute Makers
Competition and Open Mic.
Full registration is only $100 before March 8 and $125 after
(includes all concerts, snacks, lunches). Concert tickets also
available for advance and at-the-door purchase. PayPal option
available for all items. All details at:
http://www.potomacflutecircle.net
is a great opportunity to hear, learn about and play the beautiful
Native American flute.
The weekend features dual-track workshops and fantastic evening and
afternoon concerts. A free-entry vendor hall will feature more than
20 flute and fine Native craft vendors. The three main-stage concerts
are: Scott August and Autumn's Child featuring Mark Holland on Friday
night; and Mark "Thunderwalker" Camden and The Jeff Ball Band on
Saturday night. There will also be a 90 minute Saturday afternoon
concert featuring three artists: Jan Seiden and Jeff Kuhn, Jonny
Lipford, and the duo of David Landis and Diana Sunday (from the DC-
local group KIVA).
Workshops include beginning flute playing, intermediate flute
playing, Anasazi flute, drumming, flute making and more! Also, a
Flute Tasting, Flute Raffle, Private Lesson Bookings, Flute Makers
Competition and Open Mic.
Full registration is only $100 before March 8 and $125 after
(includes all concerts, snacks, lunches). Concert tickets also
available for advance and at-the-door purchase. PayPal option
available for all items. All details at:
http://www.potomacflutecircle.net
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Microsoft Songsmith
Check out this new musical accompaniment tool from Microsoft labs: Microsoft Songsmith.
I have had a chance to use it yet, but it looks very cool.
Link: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/index.html
I have had a chance to use it yet, but it looks very cool.
Link: http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/index.html
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year
I wanted to wish everyone a safe, properous and Happy New Year.
Now go out and play your flute for someone!
Now go out and play your flute for someone!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Fall Voice of the Circle Newsletter and Annual Survey
The Fall NCFC Voice of the Circle Newsletter has been mailed to members. If you opted out of receiving the paper version of the newsletter, or would like to read the latest edition, you can also download an electronic version which is now posted on the NCFC website:
Link: Fall Voice of the Circle Newsletter
Also, it's time for the annual membership survey. If you haven't sent in the paper version of the survey (which was included in the newsletter mailing), you can take the online version of the survey. This should take about 5 minutes to complete. If you submit a survey response, you'll be entered into a drawing for prized which includes a one (1) year membership and an NCFC T-Shirt.
Link: 2008 NCFC Membership Survey
Link: Fall Voice of the Circle Newsletter
Also, it's time for the annual membership survey. If you haven't sent in the paper version of the survey (which was included in the newsletter mailing), you can take the online version of the survey. This should take about 5 minutes to complete. If you submit a survey response, you'll be entered into a drawing for prized which includes a one (1) year membership and an NCFC T-Shirt.
Link: 2008 NCFC Membership Survey
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Help Support Randy Stenzel
Two flutes have been donated to raise funds for flutemaker Randy Stenzel of Feather Wood Flutes. Randy is battling cancer and all proceeds will go to Randy Stenzel and his family.
ANDREW BEGAY Em - Mary Munrain has graciously donated a beautiful Andrew Begay Em Flute. Andrew is one of the premiere flute makers.
eBay Item number: 260323102386
Ebay auction link
BUTCH HALL Low Cm - Jan Rice donated a new Butch Hall Low Cm Concert Flute. This is a wonderful flute made of Spanish Cedar. It has a low, warm voice and an easy reach.
eBay Item number: 260323110328
Ebay auction link
ANDREW BEGAY Em - Mary Munrain has graciously donated a beautiful Andrew Begay Em Flute. Andrew is one of the premiere flute makers.
eBay Item number: 260323102386
Ebay auction link
BUTCH HALL Low Cm - Jan Rice donated a new Butch Hall Low Cm Concert Flute. This is a wonderful flute made of Spanish Cedar. It has a low, warm voice and an easy reach.
eBay Item number: 260323110328
Ebay auction link
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Musical Echos, April 24-26, 2009
Musical Echos is happening again in 2009.
WHAT: Musical Echoes
WHEN: April 24-26, 2009.
WHERE: Ft. Walton Beach, FL
WEBSITE: www.musicalechoes.org
PLAYERS who might be interested in entering the playing competition need to submit a preliminary recording by January 15, 2009. All the specifics, including rules and applications can be found on the website:
Flute players info: http://www.musicalechoes.org/players.html
FLUTE MAKERS and ARTS entrants do not need to submit anything ahead of time. But should take a look at the rules and applications for both of these, so you can make sure your designs fit the criteria.
Flute makers info: http://www.musicalechoes.org/makers.html
Arts Competition info: http://www.musicalechoes.org/art.html
The totem this year is the PANTHER.
For further information, please feel free to contact Rob Thorne at either:
competition@musicalecheos.org
or
robhorne@cybertron.com
Musical Echoes 2009
April 24, 25, 26
WHAT: Musical Echoes
WHEN: April 24-26, 2009.
WHERE: Ft. Walton Beach, FL
WEBSITE: www.musicalechoes.org
PLAYERS who might be interested in entering the playing competition need to submit a preliminary recording by January 15, 2009. All the specifics, including rules and applications can be found on the website:
Flute players info: http://www.musicalechoes.org/players.html
FLUTE MAKERS and ARTS entrants do not need to submit anything ahead of time. But should take a look at the rules and applications for both of these, so you can make sure your designs fit the criteria.
Flute makers info: http://www.musicalechoes.org/makers.html
Arts Competition info: http://www.musicalechoes.org/art.html
The totem this year is the PANTHER.
For further information, please feel free to contact Rob Thorne at either:
competition@musicalecheos.org
or
robhorne@cybertron.com
Musical Echoes 2009
April 24, 25, 26
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Want to learn to play flute with the cello?
Ann Licater has 7 spots left for this unique and powerful class. Many have found it especially wonderful because Ann will be presenting along with cellist, Suellen Primost! In the first half of the class Ann will run through technique brush-up on the native American flute (scales, embellishments) and then work with playing improvisational duets. Suellen Primost is a cellist, coming from Oakland, and will play improvisations with the students. There will be a mic/amp with reverb for the flute and the experience is really transformational.
Class fee is $49 payable to Moonfyre Metaphysical:
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 25th 7:15 PM- 10 PM
WHAT: Technique and Improvisation- Native American Flute w/ Cello
LEVEL: Beginning - Intermediate
TEACHER: Ann Licater- Native American and World Flutes
GUEST: Suellen Primost, Cello
Location:
Moonfyre Metaphysical
401 E. Campbell, Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Call to Reserve a spot- 408-370-0333 OR email annlicater@sbcglobal.net Fee Policy: Non-refundable Class fee is due to hold a space
About Ann Licater
Ann Licater: Native American and World Flutist. Fresh from her first performance at Carnegie Hall, and a former student of R. Carlos Nakai, at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute, Ann is a recording artist, featured performer at the World Flute Fest, and a San Jose Chamber Orchestra soloist. She facilitates healing workshops for Kaiser Permanente Wellness Centers and holds an M.L.A. in Spirituality. Her CD "Following the Call," solo wood and clay flute music was nominated "Best Native American Album" and "Top Twelve Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" of 2007 in the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. It Ann's music is heard on NPR stations on the "Hearts of Space" syndicated show as well as on cable and radio stations world-wide. Ann resides in the San Francisco Bay area in Northern California.
About Suellen Primost
Suellen Primost is a seasoned cellist, sound healer and performance artist, known for her versatility and expressiveness. She has spent her long musical career engaged in orchestral work, recording, chamber music and interdisciplinary collaborations. While living in Santa Fe, NM, Suellen worked with adolescent patients at St. Vincent Hospital and with Navajo Youth in rural and intercity programs. She also founded her own school. After moving to the Bay Area in 2002, Suellen joined Artship Ensemble as its Music Director. She currently performs with the Espiritu Ensembles, Native and world flutist Ann Licater and “Kiss the Joy as it Flies” Ensemble. She resides in Oakland, CA.
www.fluteforthesoul.com
Class fee is $49 payable to Moonfyre Metaphysical:
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 25th 7:15 PM- 10 PM
WHAT: Technique and Improvisation- Native American Flute w/ Cello
LEVEL: Beginning - Intermediate
TEACHER: Ann Licater- Native American and World Flutes
GUEST: Suellen Primost, Cello
Location:
Moonfyre Metaphysical
401 E. Campbell, Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Call to Reserve a spot- 408-370-0333 OR email annlicater@sbcglobal.net Fee Policy: Non-refundable Class fee is due to hold a space
About Ann Licater
Ann Licater: Native American and World Flutist. Fresh from her first performance at Carnegie Hall, and a former student of R. Carlos Nakai, at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute, Ann is a recording artist, featured performer at the World Flute Fest, and a San Jose Chamber Orchestra soloist. She facilitates healing workshops for Kaiser Permanente Wellness Centers and holds an M.L.A. in Spirituality. Her CD "Following the Call," solo wood and clay flute music was nominated "Best Native American Album" and "Top Twelve Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" of 2007 in the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. It Ann's music is heard on NPR stations on the "Hearts of Space" syndicated show as well as on cable and radio stations world-wide. Ann resides in the San Francisco Bay area in Northern California.
About Suellen Primost
Suellen Primost is a seasoned cellist, sound healer and performance artist, known for her versatility and expressiveness. She has spent her long musical career engaged in orchestral work, recording, chamber music and interdisciplinary collaborations. While living in Santa Fe, NM, Suellen worked with adolescent patients at St. Vincent Hospital and with Navajo Youth in rural and intercity programs. She also founded her own school. After moving to the Bay Area in 2002, Suellen joined Artship Ensemble as its Music Director. She currently performs with the Espiritu Ensembles, Native and world flutist Ann Licater and “Kiss the Joy as it Flies” Ensemble. She resides in Oakland, CA.
www.fluteforthesoul.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Clint Goss Jam Tracks in G Minor
Clint Goss is busy doing the final mastering of his the second in his series of Jam Track CD's designed to enable you to play along with (jam) the tracks. This latest album is due out in January, and you can download two of the tracks now from his website, to give you a taste of the type of music which will be available in the final production.
The first title released was "Jam Tracks in A minor".
This new releases extends that to tunes written for a G minor flute. I applaud Clint for pulling together a compilation of tracks written for a specific flute key. This makes it a better investment for new players who may only have a single flute to chose the appropriate CD.
To download the two free tracks, click here:
Friday, October 10, 2008
Weekend Events: Oct 10-12, 2008
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!
Friday, Oct 10, 2008
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008
Saturday, Oct 12, 2008
- Indigenous Peoples Days - Loping Wolf on stage at Noon and 2:30 PM
Monday, Oct 13, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
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
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
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
Monday, October 06, 2008
Indigenous Peoples Days are coming!
If you are in the Grass Valley / Nevada City area, you don't want to miss the Indigenous Peoples Days event happening this weekend! This event runs all weekend with special events happening each day. Note that members from LOPINGWOLF will be playing on stage on Sunday, so please come and join the fun and support this wonderful event!
Here's a rundown of the events:
FRIDAY
OPENING CEREMONY
6 PM, Union and Broad Sts, Nevada City, CA. Downtown Nevada City.
SATURDAY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
at the South Yuba River below Parks Bar at Route 20, outside Nevada City, CA
CALLING BACK THE SALMON CEREMONY
mid-day at the South Yuba River at Bridgeport, outside Nevada City
(see map) click here
SUNDAY
CELEBRATION
All day at MACC, the Maidu Active Cultural Center
Lake Vera Purdon Road, Nevada City
(see map)
From Grass Valley:
Take Hwy 49 North
Turn left at CA-49 0.3 mi
Turn right at N Bloomfield Rd 0.2 mi
Turn left to stay on N Bloomfield Rd 0.3 mi
Turn left at Lake Vera Purdon Rd 0.9 mi
16200 Lake Vera Purdon Rd
Nevada City, CA 95959
MONDAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
9:30 AM-5 PM, Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St., Nevada City
Here's a rundown of the events:
FRIDAY
OPENING CEREMONY
6 PM, Union and Broad Sts, Nevada City, CA. Downtown Nevada City.
SATURDAY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
at the South Yuba River below Parks Bar at Route 20, outside Nevada City, CA
CALLING BACK THE SALMON CEREMONY
mid-day at the South Yuba River at Bridgeport, outside Nevada City
(see map) click here
SUNDAY
CELEBRATION
All day at MACC, the Maidu Active Cultural Center
Lake Vera Purdon Road, Nevada City
(see map)
From Grass Valley:
Take Hwy 49 North
Turn left at CA-49 0.3 mi
Turn right at N Bloomfield Rd 0.2 mi
Turn left to stay on N Bloomfield Rd 0.3 mi
Turn left at Lake Vera Purdon Rd 0.9 mi
16200 Lake Vera Purdon Rd
Nevada City, CA 95959
MONDAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
9:30 AM-5 PM, Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St., Nevada City
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
My Apologies
I promised to 'live blog' from the Yosemite Flute Festival, and although I was able to post a couple entries, I just was too busy running around to take pictures and submit posts. I regret that I didn't capture more of the experience for those who couldn't attend.
HOWEVER - if you attended, and have pictures, I'd be happy to post the best of them as memories from the event. You know how to get a hold of me...
HOWEVER - if you attended, and have pictures, I'd be happy to post the best of them as memories from the event. You know how to get a hold of me...
Can you say "Flutie Hangover"?
Wow, it's been three days now, since I returned from the Yosemite Flute Festival, and I am still suffering from a "flutie hangover".
First of all, huge kudo's and thanks go to Rick and Linda Dunlop & Steven DeRuby, for all of their hard work to make this event a reality.
Second, thanks to all of the flute makers who attended (many who traveled a long way), and showed off their individual crafts. It was so fun to see all of the different style flutes.
Third, thanks to all of the performers who entertained us with their talents: Mary Youngblood, Vince Chafin (and friends), Scott August, Mark Holland and Jeff Ball (and his band). The concerts were (in my opinion) the highlight of the weekend. Having all of these talented folks showcasing their music side by side was an inspiration. We had the chance to hear five different styles of music, all featuring the Native American Flute. The NAF was definitely the star.
Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the festival and spent their precious dollars (in this economy) on flutes, art, food and fun.
The best news is that the Yosemite Flute Festival will happen again next year. I don't have the exact dates handy, but it'll be the same weekend in the fall in 2009.
If you attended, I appreciate your comments to this post, about those things that are most memorable to you.
First of all, huge kudo's and thanks go to Rick and Linda Dunlop & Steven DeRuby, for all of their hard work to make this event a reality.
Second, thanks to all of the flute makers who attended (many who traveled a long way), and showed off their individual crafts. It was so fun to see all of the different style flutes.
Third, thanks to all of the performers who entertained us with their talents: Mary Youngblood, Vince Chafin (and friends), Scott August, Mark Holland and Jeff Ball (and his band). The concerts were (in my opinion) the highlight of the weekend. Having all of these talented folks showcasing their music side by side was an inspiration. We had the chance to hear five different styles of music, all featuring the Native American Flute. The NAF was definitely the star.
Finally, thanks to everyone who attended the festival and spent their precious dollars (in this economy) on flutes, art, food and fun.
The best news is that the Yosemite Flute Festival will happen again next year. I don't have the exact dates handy, but it'll be the same weekend in the fall in 2009.
If you attended, I appreciate your comments to this post, about those things that are most memorable to you.
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