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Location: SoCal | Mark, what time will we meet @ Tony's house? |
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Location: North Idaho | I will survey the family this weekend to see how many will be making the trek. Thanks fillhixx |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Already got my tickets :) |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Yes, I noticed it's actually cheaper to buy them online right now than from my local music store 30 miles (50 kliks) from the event. (Note to traveling cousins, if you drive 80 mph in an 80 kph zone it will look like everyone else is parked, and you will get to meet a mountie. They don't wear red on patrol.)
Ah well, if I take the wife to Courtenay to buy the tix, she'd end up spending another couple hundred on quilting supplies...so it's a saving overall.
Looks like we'll have to set up the giant green and yellow geodesic dome so there's an easy to see gathering point. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Found a great link on their site for getting there.
http://www.islandmusicfest.com/gettingHereMain.htm
I'd like to re-iterate the "no joking" at the border comment.
Also, I was hoping to do a "gathering" here in Mount Vernon at some point. We have plenty of room and plenty of gear and such, and it's simple to get to. Lots of cool stuff in the area year 'round too.
Anyway, just wanted to throw it out there as a possibility/choice. One of the reasons we moved here was that it's relatively close or at least easy to get to, just about anywhere in the Pac Northwest from here.
FWIW I see the Festival passed are listed as sold out, on the website. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Here, here!(pun)
As the weather permits having more than one annual local gathering sounds great! |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Probably more feasible for me, too. 'Bout Tulip Festival time? |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | $69 "Christmas in July" tickets are sold out. The next batch are on sale now, some places, I believe around $89. No word yet on what full price tickets will be this year but they've been sneaking up the last few years as popularity for this event has grown.
They're promising a headliner every night this year to justify the higher prices and more limited amount of discount tickets...though most of my favourite stuff is usually happening through the day. Though the year Nitty Gritty Dirt band played friday night I felt like I'd recouped my investment on the first night... :D
Must reiterate Mr. Ovations earlier comment about no joking at the border.
Annecdote; While on the road selling last year I thought I reward our good work by taking my associate and I across the border for a beer in a foreign country.
Among the questions at the border, "Any charges or convictions sir?"
"Not since I was in highschool. Wait! I guess I shouldn't be joking with you, right?"
"Please pull over there sir and see the man at the desk, hand him this paper."
Paper says, 'Admits to charges in highschool.'
Inside, neither I nor the attendant say more than neccessary. (yeah, I'm a slow learner) After about 10 minutes of running around a checking seveeral different computers the fellow asks, "What were you convicted of, sir?"
"Speeding, when I was about 17."
"Have a nice day sir."
No jokes, no fun, don't even smile too much...
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Linda & I would try and make another NW gathering too. When's 'Tulip festival'? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | If I have a free weekend this summer, I'd make it up to the Seattle area for a get together. If my wife won't go, I'll just bring the Boxster and a guitar can ride in her place. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | 2007 Tulip Festival
Is about the first week of April dependent on the blooming. Lots of cool things going on!
Since I have a July Birthday and the Barbeque should be well seasoned would it be appropriate to hold a "Fraid to leave the Country/Limited Acheiver's" get together in My backyard at the same time.
I know I've been meaning to make the Tulip Fest some time. There's some good incentives. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | I'd also try to make it up to Mt. Vernon for a bash. I haven't been north of Seattle on I-5 since '94 when Pink Floyd played BC Place. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I'm soooo jealous! My wife made me go see CATS instead in '94. :( |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Phil, PM me your snail-mail address, got a lil' somp'n for yah... |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Mount Vernon around Tulip time is amazing. And Mwoody, you need to make a trip to my "warehouse" anyway. I might take your birthday into consideration :)
FWIW I just got the go ahead/ok from Lisa if enough are interested to have the gathering in Mount Vernon so lets try to set a date maybe between April 1 and 15, the peak of the Tulips.
Here is the info on the Festival. http://www.tulipfestival.org/
It might be worth the long distance travelers to stay overnight like we did in Portland to take in the local sights the day before or after the Gathering. There are several inexpensive nice hotels and actually a few new ones opening. It would be good to book as far ahead as possible due to the local events, but it shouldn't be a problem. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Miles, just a thought, if you could steer clear of Easter weekend (April 8th) that would help. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Good point dvd, anytime in that late march thru mid april zone is fine with me, so lets just see what the consensus comes up with. But also I need to check when the Seattle Vintage Guitar show is. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Vintage Guitar Show?! That might be "Plan A" for me. I would really get off on seeing old critters, and getting immersed in the seedy & perverse adventures of their respective (former, I assume) owners.
Wait a minute, I resemble that remark! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | We will be in Spain at Easter time, visiting my daughter. I don't know if anyone has a problem traveling when the kids are in school. We're past that stage, but sometimes it's tough to get away, except in the summer. I'd love the Vintage Guitar thing, too. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I still have three tickets available at the 'Christmas In July' price of $77 Canadian for anyone interested in coming.
LOS LOBOS
"It became a mission, almost a crusade ... bringing music together to bring people together." - Los LobosLos Lobos
During their twenty-five years together, Los Lobos has emerged as one of the most respected and original bands around. Combining rock, folk, blues, R & B, country, and Tex-Mex with traditional Mexican music, they've continually tried new sounds and confounded anyone who tries to classify them.
It's time to think Musicfest!
Here's just a few confirmed performers to get you started. More of this summer's line up will be
announced soon. Please help us spread the word and share this email with your friends.
Vancouver Island Musicfest
July 6 - 8 , 2007 in the Comox Valley
Dougie MacLean
Making a rare Canadian Festival appearance, Dougie MacLean has built an international reputation as songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer on his own terms. His songs have been covered by hosts of artists and his song Caledonia has become Scotlands most popular contemporary song. His music has been used in Hollywood films including 'Last of the Mohicans' and he has been the subject of three BBC TV Specials. We are thrilled to present Dougie MacLean at Musicfest at last!
Watermelon Slim & The Workers
While serving in Vietnam and laid up in an Army hospital Slim taught himself left-handed backward slide guitar using a $5 balsawood guitar and his Zippo lighter as the slide. Officially he first appeared on the music scene in the early 1970s as the only Vietnam veteran to record a full length LP album during the Vietnam War.
More recently, he has gone on to be nominated and in many cases win, nearly every blues award of merit.
"If Hank Williams was reincarnated as a blues man, he would be Watermelon Slim!"
Kellylee Evans
JUST NOMINATED FOR A JUNO AWARD - BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM
"Alongside sparse, groove-based jazz,
Evans sang domin- antly, filling each vocal belt with enough soothing, syrupy soul to conjure up comparisons to Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and a bevy of other jazzy heavyweights. Featuring songs off her highly-anticipated debut, Fight or Flight, Evans is a budding talent in Canada's jazz-urban scene, and is well worth a listen after a good dusting of old Billie Holiday LPs." ~ Exclaim! Magazine
The Return of John Boutte!
A hit suprise at last year's Musicfest, John Boutte returns!
Emerging as the voice of post-Katrina New Orleans, John's sense of mission to share the soul of his beleaguered and beloved hometown has expanded in the wake of the devastating failure of levees and bureaucrats in the 2005 storm. His vocal style and rapport with audiences have been compared to the greats: Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and Jackie Wilson.
A Few More Great Performers Coming This Summer...
Mike Dowling
Sarah Borges
Slammin' All Body Band
Aditya Verma
Tanya Tagaq
Inuk Throatsinger Makes Modern Worldly Music!tagaq
In just six short years,Tanya Tagaq Gillis, has brought an ancient Inuit vocal game to the heights of the experimental music scene. She's collaborated with Bjork and the Kronos Quartet and toured with some of the world's leading global artists.
She describes her evolution over the past six years as a process of going deeper and deeper into her performance to the point where she virtually "leaves her body" and lets the expression take over.
Seu Jorge
His fans consider him a renewer of Brazilian samba-style pop.seu jorge
Seu Jorge has gained exposure through his work as an actor and soundtrack composer. He appeared in the critically acclaimed film City of God as Knockout Ned, and then played Pelé Dos Santos in Bill Murray's "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," for which he provided much of the soundtrack in the form of Portuguese language cover versions of David Bowie classics; which Bowie quickly proclaimed his favorite versions of the songs.
Heather Bishop
Heather was among the first women to form an independent feminist movement in Canada.
heatherHeather Bishop has dedicated her life to making a difference in the world.
From fighting to save the environment, to struggling against racism, to fighting for women's rights and against homophobia, she has never been afraid to stand up for what she believes.
A recipient of The Order Of Canada and many other awards, Heather will be doing a special Children's concert as well as other appearances at Musicfest.
From now until April 1st, Vancouver Island MusicFest weekend passes are only $89 bucks with great discounts for seniors and youth too. Kids under 7 are free!
Looking for a musical experience to inspire your spirit? At Vancouver Island MusicFest you'll find 6 stages of music, kids activities, roving performers, delicious food, festival camping, river swimming, workshops and much more.
Order on line at www.islandmusicfest.com or charge by phone by calling 1-866-898-8499.
Or stop by one of our friendly neighbourhood ticket outlets in Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni,
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Phil, looks like a lot of fun. Unfortunately with the OFC pilgrimage this year and other activities, I won't be able to make a date in either April or July this year. |
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Location: Oregon | I'd love to make it to another get together. But a canadian one is too far outta my available resources. ..Although I do have a passport. I'll watch to see what transpires though. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Miles was scheming something and I might be able to swing a weekend gathering this year. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Mount Vernon around Tulip time is amazing. And Mwoody, you need to make a trip to my "warehouse" anyway. I might take your birthday into consideration :)
FWIW I just got the go ahead/ok from Lisa if enough are interested to have the gathering in Mount Vernon so lets try to set a date maybe between April 1 and 15, the peak of the Tulips.
Here is the info on the Festival. http://www.tulipfestival.org/
It might be worth the long distance travelers to stay overnight like we did in Portland to take in the local sights the day before or after the Gathering. There are several inexpensive nice hotels and actually a few new ones opening. It would be good to book as far ahead as possible due to the local events, but it shouldn't be a problem.
If someone else could assist in the orchestrating of who's coming, when and all, that would be helpful.
I can recommend the "The Tulip Inn" and "Best Western" in Mount Vernon, and also the new Hampton Inn in Burlington (all within 1.5 miles of our house). |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Anything more in the spring is out of my range, Mexican holiday and the Police concert in May has eaten my travel account for a while.
But, if there's anything in the summer, I'd make a strong effort to be there. |
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NW OFC Gathering II
