MFGS Concert Updates - Sunday Sept. 12th- Ron Stavale [ 8/31/2010 - 17:42 ] #
MFGS Concert Updates
Our fall concert series starts off soon with a world class group of guitarists known as California Guitar Trio. They are appearing on
Sunday September 12th @ Callahan's Music Club in Auburn Hills, at 7pm. Callahan's is only 15 minutes north of our Ferndale Venue. Having attended a CGT performance we can attest that they are remarkable musicians who present an amazingly entertaining show.
CGT will be featuring music from their new CD release called 'Andromeda' http://www.cgtrio.com/latest/item/1-andromeda-will-hit-the-earth-in-october as well as their storied repertoire from classical to fusion and even surf music. They have been featured on several Olympic broadcasts and they performed at the 2003 Grammy's. CGT will be recording this concert and CD's will be available after the show. For info and to catch some of their music check out http://www.sroartists.com/artists/californiaguitartrio/index.php
Tickets for their performance are available @ www.fingerstyle.org or at the door for $25 general admission.
This link to Callahan's has a map and Callahan's has a dinner menu and drinks. It may be a good idea to get there at 6pm, find some nice seats and grab dinner and drinks before the show starts. www.atcallahan's.com
Opening for CGT will be local Chapman Stick perfomer Glenn Poorman. The Chapman Stick is a pretty unique instrument made notable by Tony Levin of King Crimson/Peter Gabriel fame. http://www.stick.com
Guitar Workshop By CGT!
In addition to their performance California Guitar Trio will be sponsoring a Guitar Workshop from 3pm - 5pm the same day as the show. CGT initially studied with Robert Fripp of King Crimson back in the late 80's and have been touring since. They have been proponents of the 'New Standard Tuning' which will be discussed at the workshop. What a remarkable opportunity to spend 2 hours, close up and hands on with some of the best guitarists in the world. The fee for this workshop is $40. http://www.sroartists.com/artists/californiaguitartrio/files/sem-cgt.pdf
We will be discounting concert tickets for workshop attendees. The Cost of the concert and the 2 hr workshop together will be $50.
If you would like to attend the workshop you'll need to call 248-646-4030 to make a reservation. This is for guitarists of all levels!
Other important news
Picking Party on Sunday September 19th MFGS board member, and recent attendee of an Interlochen Guitar Festival Workshop, Dave Stuart will host a picking party @ Shelest Music Store in St. Clair Shores. Directions can be found on their facebook site http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Clair-Shores-MI/Shelest-Music-Workshop/137302566303579?v=wall and http://shelestmusicworkshop.blogspot.com/ This is an informal gathering of guitarists or guitar music lovers of all levels. Some come to play, some come to listen. We share songs, ideas and information about fingerstyle guitar. Save the date, more information to come. Thanks Gordy for opening up your shop!
Saturday September 25th, Preston Reed will perform at the First United Methodist Church at 22331 Woodward. Check our web site www.fingerstyle.org for information and tickets will be available soon.
A Friend In Need .... Remembering the lyrics of James Taylor's classic song ˜You've Got a Friend'..."When your down and troubled And you need a helping hand"
We thinking about a dear friend to MFGS who is in need of our assistance. Pam Rossi hosts the 'Overeasy' Show on WCSX/94.7 on Saturday & Sunday mornings. Pam plays a very eclectic variety of songs that are familiar to all of us and that we do not hear on other stations. Check out her playlist here http://www.wcsx.com/overeasy . Pam also frequently hosts live performances by local and nationally known musicians and has always graciously hosted our guest guitarists from all over the world. Tragically, Pam's Saturday show has been cancelled!! We know that this show is a source of great music to many of us and we would like you to take a moment and let WCSX know how unhappy we are that this show was cut back. She may even loose the whole weekend to be replaced by preprogrammed shows, no live guests, and no soul to the show. MFGS is a big fan of Pam and her show and we know you are too! We encourage you to call station manager Brent Alberts at 248 398 9470 and leave a voicemail indicating your support of putting her back on the air on Saturdays and to protect her show on Sundays. Also please post this information on your facebook or myspace accounts or send email blasts to your friends. We need to give back a little to someone who has given us great music over the years.
Future Performance Dates
Preston Reed- Saturday, September 25th @ First United Methodist Church, Ferndale
Stephen Bennett & Tony McManus both on the same stage in Ferndale, November 20th
Pino Forastiere, Brian Gore, Clive Carrol & Alexandre Gismonti, son of legendary Brazialian Guitarist Egberto Gismonti will perform with International Guitar Night, January 29th 2011 @ Callahan's.
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization
JB Davies - Rick Haden - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale
See you on the 12th of September, Enjoy the last week of summer!
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|  | | Tickets On Sale For California Guitar Trio - Sept 12th- Ron Stavale [ 8/12/2010 - 09:04 ] #
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society presents
California Guitar Trio
Sunday September 12th, 7pm
At Callahan's Music Hall http://www.atcallahans.com/
2105 South Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI
Just 12 miles north of our Ferndale venue
Callahans will have dinner and drinks for you starting at 6pm
Tickets available now $25
click here to Buy Tickets Now!
It is pretty special when you can claim that your music was featured on television coverage for the 1998, 2000,2002 & 2004 Olympics, that you performed on the 2003 Grammy Award Show and that your music traveled around the world as wake up music for the crew of NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavor. We think it is also pretty special that MFGS is bringing CGT to Callahan's for the first time. You'll hear music ranging from King Crimson to Bach, fusing rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive, as well as the quintessential California musical genre surf music, the California Guitar Trio's stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor have earned them an enthusiastic following and wide notoriety
This will be an amazing show and you'll hear compositions from their new CD 'Andromeda' CGT will be making live performance CD's for your purchase immediately after the show.
Opening for CTG will be Chapman Stick performer - Glen Poorman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg-zI89yCNU
California Guitar Trio will be sponsoring a Guitar Workshop from 3pm -5pm the day of the show. This is a remarkable opportunity. Spend 2 hours with CGT, pick out your seats and grab dinner while you wait for the show to begin.
Workshop Tickets are $40 - Call 248-646-4030 for reservations, seating will be limited.
Don't Forget! Preston Reed
and The Interlochen Guitar Festival later this month
http://college.interlochen.org/program/guitar-festival-and-workshop
http://www.interlochen.org/media/video-2009-icca-guitar-festival
and last but not least all of our other MFGS Friends to stay in touch with.....
The Ann Arbor Clasical Guitar Society - http://www.society.arborguitar.org/
Classical Guitar Society of Michigan - http://www.arborguitar.ms11.net/CGSM_index.html
Pam Rossi of WCSX and Overeasy http://www.wcsx.com/overeasy/
Paul Murphy of Bluefish Guitars http://www.bluefishguitars.com/
Gary Zimnicki of Zimnicki Guitars http://www.zimnicki.com/
JB Davies http://jbdavies.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-home.cgi?d=jbdaviescom
Ann Delisi on WDET with Essential Music http://www.wdetfm.org/ann-delisi.php,
Rob Reinhart of WDET with Acoustic Cafe & Essential Music, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rob-Reinharts-Essential-Music/260231449465
Shelest Music Workshop http://shelestmusicworkshop.blogspot.com/
Huber Breese Music - http://www.huberbreese.com/
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization
JB Davies - Rick Haden - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale
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| | | Fall 2010 & Spring 2011 Concert Announcements- Ron Stavale [ 7/28/2010 - 22:37 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
It's about time to announce our fall schedule and remind you of other musical events going on. If you were thinking about going to the Canadian Guitar Festival there’s still time. It starts on July 30th. They have an amazing lineup of guitarists. Check out the information at http://www.canadianguitarfestival.com/
Also here in Michigan there is our own Interlochen Guitar Festival and Workshop starting August 26th.
http://college.interlochen.org/program/guitar-festival-and-workshop
These are two premier guitar events you won't want to miss!
Now on to our Fall Concert Series 2010/Spring 2011
Sunday September 12th - with the remarkable California Guitar Trio http://www.cgtrio.com/ This will be a Sunday evening concert @ Callahans http://www.atcallahans.com/
The California Guitar Trio was founded in 1991 and consists of Paul Richards from Utah, Bert Lams of Belgium and Hideyo Moriya of Japan. They first met in England at one of Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft Courses in 1987. After their studies they embarked on a worldwide tour with Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists.
A California Guitar Trio performance is like a night at the theater: Drama, passion, humor, joy , pathos, it's all there." -
Acoustic Musician Magazine
Save this date to see one of the most remarkable group of guitarists in the world today.
Buy Tickets Now!
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At Callahans Music Hall there is the opportunity to come early, get a good seat and have dinner before the show. |
This will be a great show and you’ll hear compositions from the New CGT Album Andromeda. After working on this album for more than 2 years, they have just set an official release date of October 12, 2010. This will be the first CGT album featuring entirely new original music, both composed and improvised by Bert, Paul and Hideyo. Guests on the album include Tony Levin, Julie Slick, Eric Slick, Tom Griesgraber, Tyler Trotter and more. Album Artwork by Pablo Mandel.
CGT will sponsor a Guitar Workshop the same day as their concert. More information to follow. |
Next ...on Saturday September 25th MFGS presents Preston Reed @ the First United Methodist Church in Ferndale we will present http://www.prestonreed.com/ in Concert & Guitar Workshop. This will be Preston’s third visit here to MFGS. He last played way back in 2003.
"True spellbinding guitar mastery" - Guitarist Magazine
November 20th - Stephen Bennett & Tony McManus on the same stage.
January 29th, 2011 - International Guitar Night featuring Clive Carroll, Pino Forastiere, Brian Gore and Alexandre Gismonti
March 12th - Pierre Bensusan
April 16th - Stefano Barone
May 21st - Craig D'Andrea & Antoine Dufour
MFGS Friends to stay in touch with.....
The Ann Arbor Clasical Guitar Society - http://www.society.arborguitar.org/
Classical Guitar Society of Michigan - http://www.arborguitar.ms11.net/CGSM_index.html
Pam Rossi of WCSX and Overeasy http://www.wcsx.com/overeasy/
Paul Murphy of Bluefish Guitars http://www.bluefishguitars.com/
Gary Zimnicki of Zimnicki Guitars http://www.zimnicki.com/
JB Davies http://jbdavies.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-home.cgi?d=jbdaviescom
Ann Delisi on WDET with Essential Music http://www.wdetfm.org/ann-delisi.php,
Rob Reinhart of WDET with Acoustic Cafe & Essential Music, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rob-Reinharts-Essential-Music/260231449465
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization
JB Davies - Rick Haden - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale
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| | | Cancellation of the Andy McKee Concert on 7/17/2010- Mark Hawks [ 6/15/2010 - 18:06 ] #
It was with great regret that MFGS received word that the Andy McKee show on July 17th was canceled. We have nothing but the highest regard for Andy's considerable talent and his obvious world-wide following. Unfortunately there were several demands on our organization that we couldn’t accommodate, the most significant of which was Andy's cancellation of the planned guitar workshop, which had been advertised on both our and Andy’s website for several months.
We are not promoters, and have no profit motive. We are an all volunteer non-profit organization that has existed for ten years now with the sole purpose of advancing the art of Fingerstyle guitar. Prior to committing to host a performer we require that all performers agree to lead a workshop to allow our members to learn from the artist. We always give the artist 100% of the money collected from workshop attendees. Andy has done this for us twice in the past & he committed to lead one before this concert. We, as well as the attendees, were looking forward to learning from him again as well.
Our organization sponsors six to seven concerts and workshops a year and never arranges these events in the summertime. Our initial date of May was changed due to Andy's tour bookings and given our mutually appreciative history with Andy, we nonetheless were able to find a very popular replacement venue during the month of July. There was a mutual commitment for this performance and we tried to complete the contract negotiations. We had hoped that the nominal remaining differences existing in the proposed contract could be bridged.
We intended no disrespect, condescension or insult to Andy. We regret that he feels otherwise and truly apologize to him for any distress this has caused him. We are disappointed that this issue was brought forth in a such a public manner and we have endeavored to speak directly with Andy, but have been unsuccessful. As such, we felt this public reply was necessary.
In the past ten years the MFGS has sponsored countless concerts for the world's most talented guitarists, hosted a similar number of artist workshops and have given back to our community by providing our musicianship on a not for profit basis. The majority of these artists are given accommodations in our homes and we do not take any percent of merchandising in order to support the artists. We pride ourselves on establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with the many gifted musicians who have played Detroit via our auspices. To our constituents, we apologize that this concert was canceled and will look forward to seeing you at our fall series. Note that Andy intends to play a concert in Ann Arbor in the fall and we will post its particulars at the appropriate time.
Thank you.
The MFGS Board of Directors
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| | | Picking Party this Weekend & Andy McKee Tickets Available- Ron Stavale [ 6/5/2010 - 03:32 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
First we would like to thank Bert Lams of California Guitar Trio (CGT) and Tom Griesgraber for a special night of music at the Barn in Rochester Hills last Wednesday. The opener for the show was local Chapman Stick player Glenn Poorman who then joined the duo for an beautiful encore performance of the CGT song 'The Marsh'. It was generous of Jeb & Betsy McIntyre to offer their 'Barn' for the opportunity for folks to see these performers in an intimate setting.
TOMORROW - SUNDAY JUNE 6TH - There is a Picking Party from 2pm to 5pm @ Shelest Music Studio in St. Clair Shores. MFGS's own Dave "Dadgadave" Stuart will host this Picking Party. He will start off by discussing DADGAD alternate tuning and performing a couple pieces in that tuning. After that, there is an open mike for anyone to step up and perform a piece or two in any tuning they like! This is a very informal and supportive setting so any player at any level is welcome to stop by to perform or just listen and check out Gordy's new music Studio. Shelest Music Studio is at 22410 Harper Ave. Saint Clair Shores, between 8 & 9 mile on Harper Ave. Use google maps or mapquest to get you there and look for our MFGS signs out front! (586) 218-7071. guitargordo@yahoo.com
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We have been getting calls about Andy McKee's performance @ Callahan's on July 17th http://www.andymckee.com/ . Callahans is a music hall near Woodward @ Square Lake Road in Auburn hills, about 12 miles north of the Woodward/696 interchange. MFGS generally does not sponsor summer concerts but due to Andy's touring schedule and the opportunity to host the concert @ Callahan's we set up his concert there. This is a first for us @ Callahan's and this fall we will return to our Ferndale venue. Callahans offers us a great venue tailored for music and also they have a dinner & drink menu . http://www.atcallahans.com/Menu/Menu.htm
Andy has quite a national following and there were nearly 400 folks in attendence at his 2008 performance in Ferndale. Callahan's has a more limited seating arrangement so you may want to consider purchasing tickets ahead of time.
Andy will sponsor a guitar workshop before the show between 3pm & 5pm. The workshop is 2 hours of hands on instruction from one of the best fingerstylists around. This workshop is for players of all skill levels.
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http://www.atcallahans.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRAiUzrmkMk&feature=related
Tickets are on sale now
$25 for General Admission &
$20 for Seniors (60 & over) or students with ID.
There will be limited seating for this performance 
For More information on the Picking Party, the Andy McKee concert or the guitar workshop please call 248-646-4030
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization
JB Davies - Rick Haden - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale
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| | | MFGS Music Updates & Andy McKee Concert Information- Ron Stavale [ 5/31/2010 - 01:01 ] # We at MFGS would like to thank all of you for your support, and also to our musical guests for a really fabulous spring season of guitar music. Typically this would be the last you would hear from us until September but we have a few things brewing that we hope will catch your attention.
First of all let's take a moment and thank Germany's Peter Finger for starting of our season out with a really impressive display of his guitarmanship. Peter was not well known here in the US but we certainly witnessed a special night of diverse fingerstyle music and storytelling that has been performing in the rest of the world for a few decades now. Thanks Peter! Next we were just totally enthralled by Guitar Republic's remarkable evening of innovatively brilliant music. Until that night I have never seen a standing ovation before intermission! Italy's Pino Forastiere, Sergio Altamura and Stefano Barone really enjoyed the 'love' they felt from the audience and you can tell by their encore arrangement of Johan Sebastian Bach's, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' (yea right Pino, you can't fool us on that one, we're an educated audience !!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC-7hgnpZqc . Guitar Republic deserves a 'saluti e baci' (it's an Italian thing!) from all of us. Finally the master, Laurence Juber, did some great interviews on Pam Rossi's 'Overeasy' and then Ann Delisi's 'Essential Music' shows. Laurence then joined us along with our friends at MAMA's Coffeehouse. Thank's MAMAs for allowing us to share a very special night of beautiful compositions and some covers of Beatles tunes by LJ.
So, what's up now? As part of our mission of supporting guitar music that comes in our area we would like to remind you that This Wednesday, June 2nd, California Guitar Trio's Bert Lams performs with Tom Griesgraber @ 'The Barn' in Rochester Hills. This is a house style concert with limited seating, which isn't a bad thing, if your there! Please go to http://www.poorman.ws/detroitstick/berttom/ for more information. We've been trying to get these guys for a few years and this is the chance to see them up close. Support these musicians, you won't be disappointed. Here is a sample of what you will see this Wednesday! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU0MaVHXV54&feature=related
Next on our agenda is a MFGS Picking Party, Sunday June 6t from 2-5pm Another part of our mission is to help promote Fingerstyle Music by having networking or picking parties. These are very informal gatherings where some of our more seasoned guitarists lead a discussion about an aspect of fingerstyle playing. After that there can be more discussion and then there is time to go up to the mike and perform in a truly non-competitive, supportive and very appreciative audience. MFGS's own Dave "Dadgadave" Stuart will host this Picking Party at Shelest Music Studio in St. Clair Shores on this Sunday. Shelest Music Studio is at 22410 Harper Ave. Saint Clair Shores, between 8 & 9 mile on Harper Ave. Use google maps or mapquest to get you there. (586) 218-7071. guitargordo@yahoo.com June 6th, Learn a little and play a lot or play a little and learn a lot!
And finally, we have been getting calls about this special performance for a couple months now. We are very pleased to announce that on Saturday, July 17th Andy McKee will perform live at Callahan's Music Hall in Auburn Hills Michigan.
http://www.atcallahans.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRAiUzrmkMk&feature=related
Tickets are on sale now. $25 for General Admission and $20 for Seniors (60 & over) or students with ID. There will be limited seating for this performance
We first brought Andy here to Michigan in 2006 after hearing about his finalist performance in the 2001 Winfield Kansas Fingerstyle Competition. Andy was a newcomer to MFGS which, fulfilled another part of our mission by bringing in new fingerstyle performers to our audience. Andy returned in 2008 to an overwhelming show selling nearly 400 tickets at our First United Methodist Church Venue.
Picking up the guitar at age 13 Andy eventually was inspired by Preston Reed, Billy McLaughlin, Michael Hedges and Don Ross. From teaching guitar at a music store in Topeka the self-taught McKee is now considered one of the worlds finest acoustic guitar soloists His dedicated online community has raised his YouTube video views in excess of 78 million plays and at one point he held the #1, #2 and #3 positions for Top-Rated Videos of All Time on YouTube. McKee has seen fantastic online media success which has allowed him to tour internationally with over 200 live shows a year.
Callahans offers a unique venue in that it is a concert hall and a restaurant! Stop in early to reserve your seat, enjoy a meal and then watch Andy McKee perform.
http://www.atcallahans.com/Menu/Menu.htm
Better yet! Andy will also sponsor a guitar workshop for players of all levels from 3pm to 5pm @ Callahans. The workshop cost is $40 and you can reserve your front row seat at the concert by attending the workshop.
For More information on the Picking Party, the Andy McKee concert or the guitar workshop please call 248-646-4030
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JB Davies - Rick Haden - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale
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| | | Pickin' Party Sunday 6/6/10, 2-5 pm!- David Pierson [ 5/29/2010 - 22:31 ] # Learn a little, play a lot!!
We're having a Picking Party on 6/6/10, 2-5 pm at Shelest Music Studio 22410-A Harper Ave. Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080.
I, Dadgadave, will host and put on a short demo on composing (using a couple of my DADGAD tunes to teach with). It will mostly be fun with guitars and plenty of encouragement to stretch out and play with abandon!
Cheers, Dadgadave
Shelest MusicWorkshop
(586) 218-7071
guitargordo@yahoo.com
22410-A Harper Ave. Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
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| | | Concert Reminder - This Saturday, April 17th. Guitar Republic- Ron Stavale [ 4/14/2010 - 17:45 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
Just a reminder that this weekend, Saturday April 17th, @ 7:30 pm, Guitar Republic will be performing at the
First United Methodist Church @ 22331 Woodward, 4 blocks south of 9 mile in Ferndale.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:30 pm
Tickets are $20 & $15 for Students & Seniors
There are still a few open spots in the guitar workshop from 3pm - 5pm. The focus will be performing and composition with other guitarists in a group. This is for players of all levels. All 3 members of Guitar Republic will be teaching at the workshop.
Consider coming to the workshop, selecting your seats and then going out to eat at one of the restaurants within walking distance of the church. You won't need to get back to the church until just before the concert starts!
Workshop attendees will receive concert tickets for $10.
Call 248-646-4030 to reserve a spot at the workshop or for questions about this performance or MFGS
Our next two concerts will be held at other Venues !!
May 15th, 2 Time Grammy Winner - Laurence Juber @ MAMMA's Coffeehouse
July 17th, Andy McKee - Callahan's Music Hall
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| | | MFGS - Performances This Week - resend (sorry)- Ron Stavale [ 4/9/2010 - 11:17 ] # Friends of MFGS- Due to an error in sending out this newsletter only 1/2 of our distribution list was contacted. We are sending out the newsletter again so that everyone gets the information. If you've already received this today we apologize for the resend.
Part of the mission of MFGS is to let you know about upcoming guitar events. Here is a listing of some performances. Please let us know if you here of guitar performances that you want mentioned. Remember that we are volunteers so give us a decent lead time. And we can always use a hand getting flyers posted at coffee shops, music stores or where you work. Call us if you can help out 248-646-4030
Thursday April 15th - Our own JB Davies www.jbdavies.com will be opening for Jill Jack at the City Mission Benefit Concert & Wine Tasting night.
Admission is $30.00 per person and you BYOW (bring your own wine) . The benefit is at the beautiful Redford Theatre 17360 Lahser, http://redfordtheatre.com/ Detroit, MI 48223. You will have a chance to hear great performances by some gems of the Motor City in the most well kept secret, the Redford Theatre. You will also be able to share your favorite wine with friends, new and old.
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Will all of this music going on, don't forget that on
April 17th we will be featuring Guitar Republic in their first US appearance.
First United Methodist Church, 22331 Woodward in Ferndale.
This will be remarkable night of music from Pino Forastiere, Stefano Barone & Sergio Altamura. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCQCkcqTgqA General Admission tickets are $20 & $15 for students & seniors available on line www.fingerstyle.com or at the door.
Stefano, Sergio and Pino will conduct a 2 hour guitar workshop from 3pm - 5pm the day of the show at the First United Methodist Church. The cost of this workshop is $40 and it is for all levels of players. The focus of the workshop will be composition and performance in a band. If you attend the workshop your concert ticket is only $10. Seating is limited.
We are also fortunate to have Michigan Luthier, Gary Zimnicki at the show www.zimnicki.com Gary will have some of his fine handcrafted instruments for you to view.
Call 248-646-4030 to reservve a seat at the workshop or for concert information.
Farther down the line.......
May 15th - @ MAMA's Coffeehouse - 2 Time Grammy Winner Laurence Juber - Ferndale guitarist Joel Palmer will open for Laurence.
July 17th @ Callahan's Music Hall - Andy McKee
and thanks to our friends who fill us with the music we love to hear!!
This is WDET's pledge week so help them keep this music coming to us by donating whatever you can.
Ann Delisi's Essential Music on WDET http://www.wdetfm.org/ann-delisi.php & facebook
Rob Reinhart's Essential Music and Acoustic Cafe on WDET http://www.acafe.com/ & facebook
Pam Rossi's 'Overeasy' show on WCSX http://www.wcsx.com/overeasy/ & facebook
Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com
Ann Arbor Classical Guitar Society - http://www.society.arborguitar.org/
The Classic Guitar Society of Michigan - http://www.guitarmichigan.org/
MAMA's Coffeehouse http://mamascoffeehouse.org/
Trinity House - http://www.trinityhouse.org/
Carrick House Concerts - http://www.myspace.com/carrickshows
Callahans Music Hall - www.atcallahans.com
and finally, don't forget to join us on facebook!
A special thanks to Jan Golz who works behind the scenes to make our society successful .
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization
JB Davies - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale
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| | | April 18th Concert Reminder- Ron Stavale [ 3/25/2009 - 22:20 ] #
On April 18th Peppino D’Agostino will perform in concert &
sponsor a guitar workshop for MFGS.
At The First United Methodist Church
22331 Woodward (just 4 blocks south of 9 mile in Ferndale)
Concert tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors.
Show starts @ 7:30pm and doors open @ 6:30pm. Tickets can be bought online @ www.fingerstyle.org or at the door.
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D'Agostino was chosen as ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist, 2007’ by Guitar Player magazine Readers Choice Awards and he is on the cover of the most recent Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine.
Acoustic Guitar magazine calls him “One of the most capable composers among fingerstyle guitarists” & the San Francisco Chronicle says he is “a poet…among the best talents around”
D’Agostino has released 12 critically acclaimed CDs and 2 DVDs. He has been featured on numerous guitar samplers alongside such greats like Pat Metheny & John Scofield. For more information on Peppino visit www.peppinodagostino.com & http://www.myspace.com/pdagostino
Peppino will appear on Pam Rossi’s ‘OverEasy’ show (94.7 WCSX) http://www.wcsx.com/overeasy/ on Saturday April 18th @ 10:30 so make sure to tune in and hear him &
you can tune in to Pam’s show any Sat. or Sun. to hear some great music 7am – 12 noon.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear another amazing fingerstyle guitarist appear in concert with MFGS. Tickets are available online www.fingerstyle.org
or at the door.
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Peppino will be also be sponsoring a guitar workshop @ our venue from 3pm - 5pm. The cost of the workshop is $40. If you come to the workshop and wish to attend the concert then concert admission will be $10 for general admission and only $5 for students and seniors.
There are still some seats available but seating is limited.
Call 248-646-4030 to register.
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| | | Picking Party Reminder on Nov 23rd.- Ron Stavale [ 11/6/2008 - 06:22 ] #
ATTENTION FINGERSTYLE GUITAR PLAYERS & FANS
Please Join us for a "Picking Party"
on Sunday November 23, 2008
2:00 PM (sharp) - 5:00 PM
Our Sponsor for this event is Paul Murphy (thanks Paul) & the folks at
Blue Fish Music
www.bluefishguitars.com
A guitar players paradise with great gear and great prices!
744 Starkweather St. - Plymouth, MI - Ph: 734-927-0675
Located in Plymouth's Old Village near the corner of Liberty and Starkweather
check out their website for directions
We Want to Hear What Your Guitar has to say!
We offer an "Open Mic" format for guitarists of all skill levels in a noncompetitive and encouraging environment. Entertain the group with one of your tunes or just come along and enjoy the music.
Other Activities include:
- Discussion and Tips on creating a set list
- Product Demonstrations
- Socializing and Refreshments
- Win a pair of tickets to one of our spring concerts
- Raffle of MFGS CDs made by members like you!
- Comments and suggestions for MFGS Board always welcome!
Gig Announcement Instruction
| | | Craig D'Andrea & Antoine Dufour - October 11th - New Venue- Ron Stavale [ 9/21/2008 - 11:52 ] #
The Michigan Fingerstyle
Guitar Society
Presents
Craig D'Andrea & Antoine Dufour
 
2007 & 2006
Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition Winners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcanWkRbnwQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shV9iEwkaN0
October 11th, 2008
@The Players Guild of Dearborn
21730 Madison, Dearborn
Show @ 7:30 (Doors Open @ 6:30)
Click on link for directions
http://www.playersguildofdearborn.org/html/plan_your_visit/
*Remember,this show is not in Ferndale*
Craig & Antoine will be live on 94.7, Pam Rossi's 'Over Easy' radio show Saturday October 11th @ 10:15 am
"Creating new audiences for fingerstyleguitar by playing tunes with jaw-dropping chops" Acoustic Guitar Sept 2008
$20 Admission - $15 students & seniors
Guitar workshop 3-5 pm, Cost $40
Call 248-646-4030 for information or to reserve a space @ the workshop
You don't want to miss 2 of the most exciting fingerstyle guitarists to emerge since Don Ross & Andy McKee !!!
The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3)(c) organization
Concert Information Gig Announcement Instruction
| | | Newsletter - Summer 2008 Edition- Ron Stavale [ 7/11/2008 - 21:46 ] # As we ramp up for our Fall 2008/Spring 2009 concert series we wanted to keep you up to date with some recent events occurring with MFGS.
First and foremost we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing board members & friends Rick Comiskey, Dan House & Dave Pierson. We are happy to hear that we will see them here for our concerts, workshops & picking parties. And we (speaking for you also) sincerely appreciated their volunteer efforts that have helped make MFGS as successful as we are today and blazed a path for our future.
JB Davies, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Craig Porter & Jere Stormer will still remain on our board of directors. Ron Stavale will assume the role as president and Kevin Tarnas will become the vice-president. This new board will continue to strive to present world class fingerstyle guitarists to you at our local venues, give you the opportunities to hone your guitar skills at the artists workshops & resume our tradition of picking parties to be held at various venues in Southeast Michigan. We also encourage you to consider volunteering your musical skills at our continuing community outreach programs.
We would like you to mark your calendars for our first two concerts upcoming this fall. On September 20th we will be presenting Grammy Award Winner Ed Gerhard who is returning to our stage for the third time! Ed is one of those amazing guitarist who can draw so much emotion from his guitar while displaying such remarkable technical brilliance that he can drop jaws and create tears at the same time. Ed will sponsor a guitar workshop from 3pm-5pm the day of the show and his performance will be @ 7:30pm.
On October 11th we present two rising stars in the world of fingerstyle guitar. From the stables of Candyrat records we are excited to announce that Craig D’Andrea & Antoine Dufour Craig and Antoine will perform solo and then some duets for us. Craig & Antoine have toured solo and also opened for, and played with Don Ross and Andy McKee. We feel these two amazing guitarists are following the career paths of Don & Andy and this will be another remarkable evening of music. There will also be a workshop from 3-5pm the day of the show.
Please stay tuned for our November concert to be announced soon and for further information on our upcoming events. We encourage you input and appreciate your support whether it be volunteering to help us at concert events or attending a concert workshop or picking party.
Concert Information Gig Announcement
| | | Upcoming concert- Merv Collins [ 7/3/2006 - 15:59 ] # Hi folks.. Looking forward to seeing the members of the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society coming out in force to the upcoming show in Sterling Heights this coming saturday night. This show is for a great cause and is a terrific opportunity for our Society members to show support for each other, which in the performing world is HUGE. We really need to keep spreading the word of this great genre of music that we're all involved in and the best way to do that is to support as many of our member's gigs as possible and bring friends and family to show them just how marvelous this music is. Its not just the board members that can do this... its each and every member. So please grab the family and friends and come out to the show. Its an early night and I know I can speak for the performers in that we'd be honored and very very pleased to see you all.
CD & Concert Reviews Community Service Concert Information Gig Announcement MFGS Board Announcement
| | | Nathan Montgomery - CD Release Party- Nathan Montgomery [ 3/29/2006 - 14:09 ] # Fingerstyle guitarist,
Nathan Montgomery is releasing his 2nd solo album on Saturday, April
8th. This CD, Titled "2-5 Jive" includes 9 original compositons
performed as solo acoustic guitar. Please join us for a
celebration at Oak City Grille in Royal Oak. This party will be a
full night of entertainment starting with jazz pianist, Brett Luginbill
at 8:30. Then at 10 pm Nathan Montgomery will do a solo
performance including all of the songs from the new cd as well some
from his first cd and some never recorded songs. To close
out the night will be National Bird, an acoustic rock quartet, from
11:30 pm to 1 am. You do not need tickets and there is no cover
charge- Just show up and enjoy the music. Oak City Grille
features a full dinner menu and full bar. For More information
about this even visit www.nathanmontgomery.com or www.oakcitygrille.com
Saturday, April 8th
Music Starts at 8:30 pm
Oak City Grille
212 W. 6th Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-556-0947
CD & Concert Reviews Gig Announcement Recommended Performances
| | | MFGS member Aaron Jones opens for Doyle Dykes- Mark Hawks [ 3/26/2006 - 17:18 ] # On Thursday April 6th MFGS member Aaron Jones will perform an opening
set and most likely MC a show for Doyle Dykes. Doyle Dykes will
be performing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The
show will be free and will start at 7:30pm.
You can learn more about Aaron Jones online at www.myspace.com/aaronjonestrio.
Admired Artists Gig Announcement
| | | Upcoming Guitar Show- Merv Collins [ 2/24/2006 - 22:48 ] # HI again folks.. if any of you happen to be in the Chicago area next week, try and come to the Lamplighter Inn on Tuesday at 8pm for a night of fingerstyle guitar music. Here's the flyer for the show.
Thanks
Merv Collins
Gig Announcement Supporters, Contributors and Donors
| | | Benefit Concert for Church of the Holy City- David Pierson [ 11/21/2005 - 18:03 ] #
The Church of the Holy City
in Royal Oak
is proud to host
A Very Special
Benefit Concert
Presented by
Members of the
Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society
Starring:
Mervyn Collins
(He’s driving in from his new home in Illinois for
this special performance.)
Dan House
(He will treat us to vocal selections and the mountain
dulcimer.)
Dr. David Pierson
(A Chiropractor by day. I understand he may have some surprises up his sleeve.)
Nathan Montgomery
(He has to be seen to be believed!)
Saturday, December 3, 2005
7:00 – 10:00PM
Royal Oak Women’s Club
Corner of 4th and Pleasant
Streets
Tickets are $10.00 at the door
(Children under 18 Free!)
For more information call: (248) 546-7683
You won’t want to miss this one!
Bring your family, friends, and even a stranger or
two!
Community Service Gig Announcement MFGS Board Announcement Recommended Performances
| | | Nick Schillace in Ann Arbor 11/19- Nick Schillace [ 10/31/2005 - 10:35 ] # NICK SCHILLACE (www.nickschillace.com) opening for
Frank Pahl's Little Bang Theory
Sunday, November 13 at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). 8p/Free!
This show is sponsered by UMMA and WCBN.
Frank Pahl and Little Bang Theory
with special guest
Nick Schillace
8p/Free
University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)
525 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734)763-UMMA
www.wcbn.org
www.umma.umich.edu
www.frankpahl.com
www.nickschillace.com
NICK SCHILLACE (www.nickschillace.com) is a Detroit area composer,
teacher, and musicologist exploring what it means to be an American
musician. In 2002 he completed a graduate thesis on the late guitarist
John Fahey, and utilizes Fahey's self-described style of syncopated
"American Primitive" fingerstyle guitar as the foundation for his own
technique. This style, based on early forms of blues, folk, and
old-time music, provides the perfect foundation for larger and more
expansive musical compositions incorporating a wide range of his own
idiosyncratic influences. He has been touring extensively both locally
and nationally since releasing his debut acoustic instrumental album
"Box Canyon" in June 2005. He also writes and performs with the groups
indoorpark and Big Lake Trawler.
"Box Canyon is a collection of nine pensive and frequently beautifully played songs for acoustic guitar"
- Steve Byrne, Detroit Free Press
“Nick paints melodies as a painter . . . his techniques are solid and the music is engaging. He has his own signature.”
-Henk te Veldhuis . . . Bridge Guitar Reviews
“ . . . inspired melodic evolutions. recommended.”
-Gerald Van Waes . . . Psychedelic Folk
“Nick Schillace's solo acoustic guitar music is propelled by a command
of the traditional and fueled by an expression of a truly original voice."
-Jon Moshier, music coordinator/on-air host WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio
Gig Announcement
| | | Nathan Montgomery in Ypsilanti- Mark Hawks [ 10/16/2005 - 22:30 ] # 10/22/2005 (7:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
Location:
Bombadils Coffee House
217 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Gig Announcement
| | | Jason Dennie in Concert- Mark Hawks [ 10/16/2005 - 22:25 ] #
Gig Announcement
| | | Acoustic Showcase- Mark Hawks [ 10/16/2005 - 22:24 ] #
|
10/21/2005 (8:00 PM - 11:00 PM) Location:
Xhedos
240 w. 9 mile rd.
Ferndale, MI 48220 |
Gig Announcement
| | | JB & Mark at the Coffee Beanery- Mark Hawks [ 10/16/2005 - 22:23 ] # 10/19/2005 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Location:
Coffee Beanery
22871 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI
The
Coffee Beanery is just north of the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward, on
the West side of the street.
JB and
Mark play acoustic fingerstyle guitar in the round every Wednesday
night. Occasionally a special guest will be featured. Stay tuned to
the website for details.
Gig Announcement
| | | Nathan Montgomery @ The Coffee Beanery- Mark Hawks [ 10/16/2005 - 22:21 ] #
|
10/17/2005 (7:00 PM - 8:45 PM) Location:
The Coffee Beanery
22871 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI 48220
Calling All Support!!!!
Nathan Montgomery - Crazy Acoustic Guitar Every Monday 7-9
but this Monday is Special
Ferndale Public Access Station will be video taping the performance and will air it 2 times a day for 2 weeks!!!
so if there is any show that you attend please make it this one!!! |
Gig Announcement
| | | Farewell Show- Merv Collins [ 9/5/2005 - 07:31 ] #
Fingerstyle Guitarist and member Merv Collins will be performing his Farewell Show this coming Wednesday Night September 7th at the Coffee Beanery in Ferndale
I've really enjoyed my run at the Coffee Beanery keeping the stage warm while JB and Mark were off enjoying their summer. I'm moving to the Chicago area next week and will miss being part of the MFGS, although I will be back often to attend the great concerts that are scheduled
I hope all of you will be able to stop in for my last show, and thanks again for making my membership in the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society so enriching and enjoyable.
Thanks,
Merv
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