President`s Message from Tom Mansell
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President`s Message from Tom Mansell
Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 A monthly publication of the Paint Creek Folklore Society, Rochester Hills, Michigan President's Message from Tom Mansell Ours is a simple faith Life is a short embrace Heaven is in this place Everyday -- David Tamulevich As this is the last time my ramblings will adorn the cover of Keepin’ Tabs, I am delighted to be able to use the opportunity to tell you about Summerfest, a delightful International Folk Music and Arts Festival that was held July 1st and 2nd in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Beverly and I were charmed by this former whaling port with its well preserved cobblestone streets and many historic buildings. These days, New Bedford is home to hundreds of commercial fishing vessels. This fleet has consistently made New Bedford the number one fishing port in the USA in terms of dollar value of its catch. This was the eleventh edition of the Greater New Bedford Summerfest and I predict that there will be many more to follow. Headliners this year were David Olney, April Verch, Livingston Taylor, Michelle Dominguez Greene, Ronny Cox, Lori McKenna, Jeff Davis, and Eliza Gilkyson. Rounding out the roster of performers were the likes of Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Art Tebbetts, Steve Tilston, Howie Bursen, John Roberts and Tony Barrand, Joe Crookston, Liz Carlisle, Pat Wictor, Sloan Wainwright, Scott Alarik, The Kennedys, Anne Hills, Pete Morton, Bob Franke, Karen Tweed, and our personal favorites, Mustard’s Retreat. Mustard’s Retreat Photo by Chuck Morse There were six venues, running from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm both days. The most common performance setup involved four to six musicians doing a themed workshop, song circle style. We did a lot of hopping from venue to venue, and we got to see almost every performer. As well, there were many purveyors of arts & crafts, and some extraordinarily beautiful jewelry for sale. Plenty of great food was available at the festival and in the downtown New Bedford area. Our traveling companions were our friends Marilyn Driggs and Linda Beech. Linda suggested the trip to us a few months ago and, having lived in Massachusetts for several years, was an invaluable guide and a treasure trove of information, both historical and recreational. David Tamulevich and Michael Hough (Mustard’s Retreat) were amazed and delighted to see the four of us. Together we made up the Michigan contingent, and clapped and cheered for every song MR played. The high point was singing harmony with the boys when they performed Simple Faith. We got to see many of the singer/songwriters that we had only heard on the radio. David Olney © 1997 Appel Farm Arts and Music Center Another thrill for me was meeting David Olney. I was listening to him perform some of his songs and trying to figure out a way to ask him to play Jerusalem Tomorrow, my favorite Olney composition. I’d made a small sign on the back of a schedule and was biding my time. I couldn’t seem to catch his eye and as he started his last song of the workshop, figured it just wasn’t gonna happen. But then, about three words into that song, he stopped, having forgotten the words. He turned away for a second and when he turned back to face the audience, I was at the ready with my sign. He looked at it, said, “I have a request to do,” and performed Jerusalem Tomorrow. What a rush!! Afterwards, I got to say some appreciative words to David, and Beverly took a few photos of us. Very cool! a Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 2 Next Meeting Announcements September 2, 2006 Jamming from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Workshop starts at 7:30 pm Followed by snacks, a song swap, and more jamming until midnight! Membership Renewal Time Check out the enclosed membership form for the 2006-2007 “folk year”! Get a single membership for $35, or include the family for just $50. Lawnridge Hall University Presbyterian Church 1385 South Adams Road Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 Lawnridge hall is on the east side of Adams Road, between Hamlin and Avon. PCFS Website Manager Needed! After quite a long stint as PCFS Website Manager, Cindy Simmons will be stepping down this month. She leaves the position with our deepest thanks for the great job she has done. We are urgently looking for a replacement so the PCFS website can continue to be updated. Interested persons should contact Tom Mansell at [email protected]. To visit the PCFS website, go to paintcreekfolkloresociety.org. Creekers at the Folk Alliance Conference Floyd King and the Bushwackers will one of the juried showcase acts at the Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) Conference. The Bushackers include PCFS members Denise Marie Stein and Maggie Ferguson, as well as local talents Jim Bizer and – of course Dennis Kingsbury (aka Floyd King). The conference is being held in Hickory Corners, Michigan from Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15. Check out the whole event at www.farmfolk.org/gathering.html. Keepin’ Tabs is the monthly newsletter for, by, and about the Paint Creek Folklore Society. Paint Creek Folklore Society is a nonprofit organization, a center for The Country Dance and Song Society of America (CDSS), a member of the North American Folk Alliance, and a supporter of folklore, folksong and folkdance societies, groups and individuals whose interest is in the preservation of and education in traditional music and dance. A subscription to Keepin’ Tabs is included with membership in PCFS - please see the membership form included in this issue. A subscription without membership is $15, and runs though through September 2007. Make your check or money order out to Paint Creek Folklore Society, and mail to Caylynn Mather, PCFS Membership Chair, 46020 Spring Lane, #204, Shelby Twp., MI 48317-4863. Deadline for the September issue is the August 15th. You can mail articles, gig schedules, announcements, reviews, pictures, illustrations, corrections, comments, requests, and errata to Andy Mather, KT Editor, at the same address, or via email to [email protected]. Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 3 The 2006 – 2007 PCFS Calendar General meetings are open to the public, and held the first Saturday of the month, September through June. Folks of all ages are welcome. Admission is just $7 for guests, and includes a free copy of our next Keepin’ Tabs. If you join, you get free admission to the monthly meetings and a subscription to the newsletter. There is usually jamming in the afternoon, but the official meeting starts with a workshop at 7:30 pm. In the past, workshops topics have included storytelling, mini-concerts, instrument making, instrumental and vocal styles from other times or places (African, bamboo flute, steel drum, blues, renaissance, and barbershop to name a few), as well as hands on how-to workshops on ukulele, harmonica, songwriting, shape-note and harmony singing. After the workshop we break for snacks and talk, and then reconvene. After any announcements, we hold a Song Swap. It’s like an open mike, but the room has good acoustics, so we don’t need a mike. Members and guests alike are welcome to share a song or tune. It’s a very warm, safe audience, so we’ve had many public debuts. We also have a lot of very talented musicians, and you never know what you may hear. Then we break up and do some more jamming until midnight. The building has a lot of rooms, and there are usually several groups of singers, instrumentalists, and jammers to visit. Every month is different, but it’s always fun. In addition to the monthly meetings, we offer a big concert in November called the Tin Whistle, a dance in February (with AACTMAD) called A Starry Night for a Ramble, and an all-day public event; May Play Day. We even have an affiliated house concert series called the Comfy Concerts. Please note that the dates below are preliminary, so stay tuned for additions and updates! September 2, 2006 – Regular meeting October 7, 2006- Regular meeting November 4, 2006 - Regular meeting November 18, 2006 - Tin Whistle December 2, 2006 - Holiday potluck January 6, 2007 – Regular meeting February 3, 2007 - Regular meeting February 10, 2007 - Starry Night for a Ramble March 3, 2007 - Regular meeting April 7, 2007 - Regular meeting May 5, 2007 - May Play Day June 2, 2007 - Regular meeting July 7, 2007 – Annual Picnic Paint Creek Folklore Society Statement of Purpose ♫ To gather folk interested in folklore, song, folkdance and the love of music and musical instruments ♫ To provide a meeting place for folk to share folklore, song, folkdance and the lore of music, and play musical instruments in folk and traditional styles ♫ To search out the lore and legend of music and musical instruments ♫ To encourage the exchange of publications and recordings for use as teaching aids for playing and singing enthusiasts ♫ To exchange styles and discoveries in techniques of singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments ♫ To develop and present workshops as aids in furthering the understanding of instruments, singing, dancing, and playing styles ♫ To provide the opportunity to perform before an audience so as to enhance singing and playing abilities ♫ To offer knowledge, abilities, and skills to all ages and groups for education and entertainment Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 4 PCFS Board of Directors Transition As reported last month, some key board members are stepping down after a great two-year run. Many thanks again to President Tom Mansell, Vice President Maggie Ferguson, Secretary Cindy Feigel, and Member-at-Large Charlie Feigel for the excellent service you have given to Paint Creek! We are grateful also to our Treasurer, Barb Esler, who has agreed to stay on yet another term, as have Members-at-Large Jack Ferguson, Denise Marie Stein, and Terry North (who occasionally doubles as assistant treasurer). Also elected were Mary St. Clair as Secretary, and Mike Acosta as Member-atLarge, both of whom are former society Presidents. Their collective experience will be a great asset to the new Board. Congratulations especially to our newly elected President Jim Foley and Vice President Jere Stormer. We are excited to have your enthusiasm and energy. Thank you to all who give so generously of your time so that the group continues to run smoothly! Board Members September 2005 to August 2006 September 2006 to August 2007 President Tom Mansell, (586) 286-2615 [email protected] Jim Foley, (248) 879-6516 [email protected] Vice President Maggie Ferguson, (248) 338-9389 [email protected] Jere Stormer, (248) 399-3486 [email protected] Secretary Cindy Feigel , (734) 913-9235 [email protected] Mary St. Clair, (248) 363-2307 [email protected] Treasurer Barbara Esler, (248) 860-6883 [email protected] Member-at-Large Terry North, (586) 463-2649 [email protected] Member-at-Large Jack Ferguson, (248) 338-9389 [email protected] Member-at-Large Denise Marie Stein, (586) 778-9643 [email protected] Member-at-Large Charlie Feigel, (734) 913-9235 [email protected] Mike Acosta, (248) 538-1275 [email protected] Presidents Emeritus Caylynn & Andy Mather Tom Mansell, (586) 286-2615 [email protected] Upcoming PCFS Board Meeting The transitional PCFS Board meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, August 16th, at the home of Mary St.Clair. Members are not required to attend board meetings but are always welcome. Please pass on all suggestions for discussions through any board member. Because there will be a lot of us at this meeting, Tom has requested that we each bring a small dish of finger food to share, including veggies & dip, fruits, or sweets. a Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 5 No Direction Home – A Review By Edna Garte Bob Dylan’s television documentary No Direction Home, produced by Martin Scorsese, was wonderful in the way it brought out music and life in the late ‘50s and ‘60s, while allowing the musicians to come through as people. Combined with interviews, the film clips opened a window into the social-political environment and a subculture of artists and activists. Part I, in particular, brought out the beauty of mature musicians coming together to comment on what they’d experienced as adolescents and young adults. At one point in Part II, Bob Johnson commented on how you could hear the ‘holy spirit’ in Dylan’s music. Charlie Rose, in an interview with Martin Scorsese afterwards, expressed amazement that one individual has had so much influence. None of this can be denied, but it can, as Dylan keeps pointing out, get overblown. People expressed profound feelings in music, and (I feel) they touched on something beyond passing orientations of the time. What amazed me in the midsixties was that people like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Joan Baez could bring that realness into the media. The segment on Newport was an enlightening expose of the dangers of gossip, which quickly distorted an overheard remark by Pete Seeger. According to an Internet article by Bruce Jackson, kids in the audience were chanting “We want Bobby” because the act was short, and the ‘No’s were about his leaving the stage. The nature of the instruments had nothing to do with it. (“The Myth of Newport ’65: It Wasn’t Bob Dylan They Were Booing,” buffaloreport.com/020826dylan.html). The conflicts evoked by groups of ‘protesters’ at later concerts distracted from what both the ‘protesters’ and the musicians valued most. Film clips, however, brought out the reality of the musicians’ experience. They also highlighted the absurdity of questions from reporters who hadn’t heard the songs, and the way an artist can keep his integrity by refusing to be grilled. A television documentary is a wonderful thing, but it’s not life. In life there’s an ability to respond. I find I meet people who are making music, or relate to music, or have other ways to express the human spirit, almost everywhere I go. I hope we can all come together enough to make its voice heard. Edna Garte is a singer, songwriter, and long-time member of Paint Creek Do you want to publish your review, article, photo, original artwork or other content related to, or of interest to Pant Creekers? Send it in for consideration to [email protected], or mail it to Andy Mather, KT Editor,. 46020 Spring Lane, #204, Shelby Twp., MI 48317-4863. Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 6 More Changes Shirley Worth, our KT editor, has moved away. The good news is that she has left her address so you can all reminisce with her about what a great publication this used to be, and commiserate on the sad state to which it will soon have fallen. Here’s how to reach her: So now you get me as the editor. And yes, that’s why the publication is so late this month. I promise to have it a little more together for the September issue. Until then please forgive the font-pas and point out any errors, omissions, and such. Many thanks in advance, Shirley Worth and Peter Hiltz 2292 Elkhorn Court San José, CA 95125 408.978.2406 248.231.0450 (cell) Your humble editor, Andy Mather Thank you, Shirley, for your hard work and great results! We will miss you! Photo by Althea Doolittle Some of Our Favorite Folk Websites Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance (AACTMAD), listing of Michigan dance events (734) 332-9024, www.aactmad.org The Ark, 316 Main Street, Ann Arbor 734.761.1451, www.a2ark.org Blue Water Folk Society, www.bluewaterfolk.org Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS), www.cdss.org Dirty Linen Magazine, www.dirtylinen.com Dulcimers, www.dulcimers.com Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner Street, Lansing (517) 4487-9549 www.lansing.com/creolegallery East River Folk Society, First Presbyterian Church, 2250 Oak Street, Wyandotte. Coffee House, Trenton Theater, 2447 W. Jefferson, Trenton, www.geocities.com/SoHo/Studios/9943 Elderly Instruments, 110 N. Washington, Lansing 517.372.7880 www.elderly.com Flint Folk Music Society, Mott Mem. Auditorium, Court St., Flint 810.238.0496, www.flintfolkmusic.org Folk Alliance (North American Folk Music & Dance Alliance) www.folk.org Folk Alley www.folkalley.com Live! from the Living Room, Blue Note Café, 7 Saginaw, Pontiac groups.yahoo.com/group/livefromthelivingroom Folks Like Us, Matt Watroba Folk Calendar www.folkslikeus.org Mama’s Coffeehouse, Birmingham UU Church, 651 N. Woodward, Bloom-field Hills 248.647.2380, 248.569.0965 www.mamascoffeehouse.org Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society, www.fingerstyle.org No Depression Magazine, www.nodepression.net Oakland County Traditional Dance Society (OCTDS), listing of Detroit area dance events 248.968.3565 community.mlive.com/octds Off-the-wall Acoustic Coffeehouse, St. William Parish, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, MI 48390, www.off-thewall.org Paint Creek Folkore Society, www.paintcreekfolkloresociety.org Rochester Folk Workshop, www.rochesterfolk.com Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, www.riverfolkestival.org Sing Out! www.singout.org SLUMCity Coffee House, Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, 3050 Sashabaw Rd, Oxford www.seymorlakeumc.org/t/share/docs/slumcity.html Ten Pound Fiddle, Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., East Lansing 517.337.7744, www.tenpoundfiddle.org Trinity House, 38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia 734-464-6302 www.trinityhouse.org The Full Circle Concert Series, Starlight Theatr, 315 Telegraph, Waterford 248.335.1788 www.starlighttheater.net Who’s At First Coffeehouse, First United Methodist Church, 320 West 7th Street, Royal Oak, MI 248.541.4100 www.whosatfirst.org Windsor Folk Music Society, www.windsorfolk.org Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 7 Folk Calendar for August 2006 Sunday, July 30 ♫ James Keelaghan (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8pm $13.50 Tuesday, August 01 ♫ Tarbox Ramblers (Blues/Country) at The Ark, 8pm $13.50 ♫ Lee Murdock (Great Lakes Ballads) at the Lincoln Township Public Library, Stevensville, MI, 7pm $FREE, Wednesday, August 02 ♫ Paul Geremia (Blues) at The Ark, 8pm $15 Thursday, August 03 ♫ Gaelic Storm (Celtic/British Isles) at The Ark, 8pm $35 ♫ Matt Watroba with Theresa Smith and David Mosher at Irons Park in West Branch, MI, 7pm $FREE ♫ Trisha Yearwood (Country) at the Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills, MI Friday, August 04 ♫ Slaid Cleaves & Greg Trooper (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8pm $13.50 Saturday, August 05 ♫ Livingston Taylor (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8pm $20 ♫ The Balduck Mountain Ramblers at SterlingFest, 12-3pm www.balduckmtnramblers.com Sunday, August 06 ♫ “Frigg” at The Ark, 8pm $20 ♫ Matt Watroba at Greenfield Village “strolling around throughout the day” Wednesday, August 09 ♫ Dixie Power Trio (Cajun/Zydeco/Jazz) at The Ark, 8 pm $13.50 ♫ String Fever at the Highland Township office (1 bl. S and W of M-59 & Milford) 7:30pm Thursday, August 10 ♫ Tinsley Ellis (Blues) at The Ark, 8 pm $15 1835 Guitar Tuesday, August 08 ♫ Del Castillo (World) at The Ark, 8pm $12.50 ♫ John Sinclair and his Motor City Blues Band at the Creole Gallery, 7:30pm $15 Friday, August 11 ♫ Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing, www.greatlakesfolkfest.net $Free ♫ The Iguanas (Cajun/Zydeco/Dance Floor/Roots) at The Ark, 8 pm $17.50 Saturday, August 12 ♫ Nomo (Jazz/Local/Regional/World) at The Ark, 8 pm $13.50 ♫ Picks and Sticks Stringband at the Hillsdale Fiddlers Convention all day, concert at 5pm Sunday, August 13 ♫ Brooks & Dunn (Country) at the DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI Monday, August 14 ♫ Bob Schneider, (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8pm $15 Tuesday, August 15 ♫ Peter Yorn (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8pm $20 Wednesday, August 16 ♫ Matt Watroba with Jukebox Folk, at Music by the Mill, Linden, MI, 7pm Thursday, August 17 ♫ Ditty Bops (Contemporary Folk/Women’s) at The Ark, 8 pm $15 ♫ Milwaukee Irish Fest, www.irishfest.com (Out of State) Friday, August 18 ♫ Kelly Joe Phelps (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8 pm $15 Saturday, August 19 ♫ Bruce Robison (Country) at The Ark, 8 pm $15 Continued… Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 – Page 8 Folk Calendar for August 2006, continued Monday, August 21 ♫ Little Feat (Rock) at The Ark, 8 pm $36 Wednesday, August 23 ♫ Millish (Celtic/British Isles) at The Ark, 8 pm $13.50 Thursday, August 24 ♫ Freebo & Photoglo (Contemporary Folk) at The Ark, 8 pm $15 ♫ Loretta Lynn at the Meadow Brook Music Festival, Rochester Hills, MI ♫ Picks and Sticks at the Midland Dulcimer Festival, folkmusicsociety.org/festival.html Friday, August 25 ♫ Suzy Bogguss (Country) an up-close-and-personal evening at The Ark, 8 pm $25 ♫ The Glengarry Bhoys, 4th Annual Harbor Celtic Festival in Harbor Springs, 7pm Saturday, August 26 ♫ Billy Joe Shaver (Country) at The Ark, 8 pm $20 Sunday, August 27 ♫ Robbie Fulks (Country) at The Ark, 8 pm $13.50 Tuesday, August 29 ♫ Forge Mountain Diggers (Traditional) Take a Chance Tuesday at The Ark, 8 pm $FREE Wednesday, August 30 ♫ Annie Capps at Zingerman's Roadhouse, Ann Arbor, MI, 5-8pm August Festivals August 3-6, 2006: Woodtick Music Festival in the U.P. www.woodtickfestival.com August 4-6, 2006: Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival in Empire (east of Traverse City). www.leelanau.com/dunegrass/ August 4-6, 2006: Bluegrass In The Park 2006 in Atlanta, MI (east of Gaylord) www.atlantamichigan.com/bluegrass/index.html August 5, 2006: Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival in Manchester (a little southwest of Ann Arbor). www.riverfolkfestival.org August 11-13, 2006: Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing. www.greatlakesfolkfest.net August 11-13, 2006: Music at Milford Memories Summer Festival in Milford www.milfordmemories.com/1/mm/Entertainment.asp August 17-19, 2006: Leslie Bluegrass Festival - 13th Annual in Leslie (south of Lansing). www.jerryyatesbluegrass.com August 25-27, 2006: Blues by the Bay in East Tawas (on Lake Huron shoreline). www.bluesbythebaytawas.com Folk Radio Calendar Tuesdays The Old Front Porch with Maggie Ferguson, 5 to 7 pm on 88.3 FM/www.oakland.edu/org/wxou Saturdays Folks Like Us with Matt Watroba, 11am to 2pm on 101.9 FM/www.wdetfm.org Arkansas Traveler with Larry McDaniel, 2 to 4pm on 101.9 FM/www.wdetfm.org Sundays Deep River with Robert Jones, 1 to 3pm on 101.9 FM/www.wdetfm.org A Prairie Home Companion, 1 to 3pm on 91.7 FM/www.michiganradio.org Thistle and Shamrock, 8 to 9pm on 91.7 FM/www.michiganradio.org Volume 29, Issue 12 - August 2006 46020 Spring Lane, #204 Shelby Twp., MI 48317-4863 Fold Here p i h ers b m e ! m m r S o F f C p i P h r s ou er y b m w e e n m e r e o th t n e i l i tim a s m ’ t I to e r u Be s