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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| | | 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
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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| | | 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
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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| | | Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society Upcoming Events- Ron Stavale [ 3/15/2009 - 00:28 ] # Picking Party - March 22nd
2pm - 5pm
@ Bluefish Music in Plymouth
744 Starkweather St.
Plymouth, Michigan (734)927-0675
http://www.bluefishguitars.com/
Paul Murphy of Bluefish Music is again opening up his shop on a Sunday to host our picking party.
- There will be demonstrations of Paul's guitars & amps
- Discussion on Fingerstyle arranging
- And of course, your chance to meet and pick a few of your strings with fellow Fingerstyle players. Get there early to sign up to play or just come to listen.
Map - http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=blue%20fish%20music%20plymouth%20mi&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
April 18th
the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society presents
in concert & workshop
Peppino D'Agostino.
This is Peppino's first appearance @ MFGS. Peppino was named 'Best Acoustic Guitarist 2007' by the Readers Choice Awards of Guitar Player Magazine. Peppino will sponsor a workshop the same day as the concert.
Tickets available online www.fingerstyle.org or at the door
Workshop the day of the concert, from 3-5pm & is $40. Attend the concert & Workshop for $50
JB Davies - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Ron Stavale - Kevin Tarnas
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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!
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| | | 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
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| | | Tony McManus Workshop- Mark Hawks [ 3/21/2007 - 01:28 ] #
 On Sunday, March 25th Tony will be conducting a hands-on workshop from 12:00pm(sharp) to 2pm. Space is limited, advanced reservation is required. The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society presents its workshop series in a non-competitive environment and welcomes guitarists of all skill levels. Students can register or request information by contacting the MFGS office at 248-646-4030. Cost is $40.
Tony will be covering a bit of his background; why he's come to play the way he does. Tony will instruct the class to look at some of the right and left hand techniques he uses- ornamentation (hammer on, pull off etc.) rolls, cuts and grace notes, triplets using the ring, middle and index finger and also triplets using just the thumb. Additionally Tony will cover some percussive left hand stuff- frailing.
Tony will briefly cover various altered tunings such as; Dropped D, DADGAD, CGCGCD, CGDGCD, DAAEAE. He will cover these tunings sufficiently so that those who want to delve deeper have the goods to go there.
Tony will also teach a tune in 9/8 time in DADGAD called Catherine Kelly's- a very accessible Irish slip jig.
Location:
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| | | Masa Sumide Workshop this Sunday- Mark Hawks [ 3/6/2007 - 18:58 ] #
 On
Sunday, March 11th 12:00pm
(sharp) to 2pm Masa will be
conducting a hands-on workshop. Space is limited, advanced reservation is
required. The Michigan
Fingerstyle Guitar Society presents its workshop series in a non-competitive
environment and welcomes guitarists of all skill levels. Students can
register or request information by contacting the MFGS office at
248-646-4030. Cost is $40. The workshop will be held at the First United
Methodist Church.
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| | | Don't miss this workshop!- Jeb McIntyre [ 5/5/2006 - 10:33 ] # My fellow guitar players, it isn't often that we get the chance to learn from brilliant instructors who's techniques improve the playing of anyone, regardless their level of skill.
Ed Gerhard is one of those exceptional instructors. He teaches so much more than technique. He teaches expression. His theme song, "The River is Wide" is a perfect example. A simple old folk song, known by everyone, but when played by Ed brings tears to the eyes of most in the audience. How does he do that?
So many teachers are concerned with technique, and Ed's technique is certainly exemplary, but with Ed's help you'll gain the ability to express yourself in ways you've never dreamed of.
If I had to pick only one workshop to attend this year, beyond question it would be Ed Gerhards.
We still have space left, in fact too much. If we don't get response soon we'll have to cancel. Please, sign up today. You won't be disappointed.
Jeb McIntyre
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| | | 2006 Weekend Intensive Guitar Workshops with Alex de Grassi- Mark Hawks [ 4/26/2006 - 14:59 ] # 
From Alex de Grassi:
We are pleased to announce that Alex will be offering one three-day
intensive guitar workshop at the Laurel Mill Lodge in Los Gatos,
California.
The workshop will be on July 21-23 and will begin Friday morning at 11
a.m. and end on Sunday at 5 p.m. The Lodge is situated in a secluded
spot among the redwoods along Soquel Creek in the heart of the Santa
Cruz mountains. There is a large conference room, two smaller practice
rooms, large decks and lawns and several outbuildings in a rustic,
park-like atmosphere.
The Workshop
The workshop will focus on performing, arranging, and composing for
acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Alex will share his insight into the
techniques and inspiration that have become an integral part of his
unique style.
Dynamics, phrasing, tone, polyrhythms, right/left hand technique,
cross-string technique, extended techniques, and alternate tunings will
be covered in a very hands-on approach. This is an interactive workshop
designed to improve your playing and ability to arrange music for
guitar, whether you are an instrumentalist or a singer who uses the
guitar as accompaniment.
The workshop time will be divided into three parts:
1. A master class where students will perform before the group for constructive critique and feedback;
2. Exercises/demonstration where Alex will demonstrate and teach excerpts from his own compositions and arrangements;
3. One-on-one time with participants focusing on individual players'
needs and interests. The one-on-one time will allow other participants
time to prepare, practice, and share ideas.
Evenings after dinner will be devoted to informal performances, jam-sessions and free time.
Players of all backgrounds are welcome, but should be intermediate to
advanced fingerstyle players. The workshop is limited to 12
participants. Each participant should be prepared to perform one piece
in the master class and another piece informally with the group and/or
during the one-on-one session with Alex. You should arrive prepared to
play:
1. A composition or arrangement by a known composer or fingerstyle performer, or an original composition;
2. An original arrangement of a theme to be assigned by Alex at the time of registration.
The ability to read music is not required, but Alex will be handing out
music and written exercises in tablature and standard notation, so some
experience with one or the other will be a plus. These will include new materials specifically designed for the 2006 Summer Guitar Workshop.
Fees and Registration
This workshop will run from 11 a.m. on Friday, July 21 until 5 p.m. on
Sunday, July 23. The fee is $600 per person, and requires a $300
deposit for registration. The fee includes the workshop and meals
(Friday lunch through Sunday lunch). To register for the workshop,
please reply to this notice with the following information or signup and get info online:
Please visit Alex's website for a complete listing of the workshop details http://www.degrassi.com/workshops.html
Contact Jessica at jessica@degrassi.com / 707-485-1083 for additional questions.
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| | | The Outer Banks Guitar Workshop- Mark Hawks [ 7/21/2005 - 00:10 ] #
The Outer Banks Guitar
Workshop
with Steve Baughman & Robin Bullock
For Intermediate and Advanced Players
October 9th-14th, 2005
Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina
Retreat limited to 20 adult participants
 The Outer Banks
Guitar Workshop is a unique opportunity for inter-mediate and
advanced guitarists to study with Steve Baughman and Robin Bullock,
two of North America’s leading players and instructors, on the
scenic Outer Banks of North Carolina. The workshop
will take place over the week that includes Columbus Day,
considered to be the most idyllic season on the banks.
The camp schedule allows for unprecedented interaction between twenty adult participants and two of the most
acclaimed guitarists in their field. The camp will include master
classes, opportunities for student jams and performances, and
nightly concerts from Robin and Steve.
 Campers will be lodged together in a luxury beach
cottage in the
oceanside community of Ocean
Sands. Amenities
include: gourmet dining, expansive meeting rooms for classes,
Jacuzzis,
decks, a private pool, and the breath-taking sunrises and
endless
un-spoiled beaches of the
Outer Banks. Students may choose
to lodge in their own private suite, to share a room with another
student, or to bring a non-participant guest who can enjoy the beach
and local attractions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to
jumpstart
your playing in a beautiful setting!
For more info,
please visit:
www.classactsontour.com,
or contact us at
(410) 374-9059 and
mtfarmer@classactsontour.com
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| | | Fingerstyle vs. Fingerpicking- Jeb McIntyre [ 3/18/2005 - 08:11 ] # Dr. Dave Pierson found this diagram that proves "It's not the length of the neck, it's the skill of the musician".
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| | | Between the Strings—the Secret Lives of Guitars- Dan House [ 2/3/2005 - 14:55 ] #
I picked this up a couple of days ago and it's been a fun read so far... with 100 contributors there's a plethora of different stories and opinions about guitars... Worth a read...
More info at URL: www.johnaugustmusic.com
Peace out... Dan
Between the Strings—The Secret Lives of Guitars is a collection of more than one-hundred selected short stories, each with a guitar at its center. A veritable compendium of the world’s greatest guitarists, from BB to ZZ (B.B. King to ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, that is), the stories are inspiring, uplifting, illuminating, humorous, stirring, and edifying. Some of the stories are simply entertaining in the way they take unexpected twists and turns. Others are biographical. Many involve a guitar that was received, given away, lost, stolen, recovered, offered to its player a special song, or was pivotal in a personal relationship or life experience. Each of these stories reveals something of the human spirit, as well as something of the supernatural that sometimes makes its way into our ordinary, everyday existence. But in every case, the variety of experiences, settings, and remarkable outcomes are linked by the common celebration of life with the guitar. To paraphrase Ann Petry, “Everything you ever had, everything you ever lost. It’s all there in the guitar—pain and hate and trouble and peace and quiet and love.” There is so much more to music than meets the ears. To discover that, one needs only to read “between the strings.”
Admired Artists Instruction Music Stores, Luthiers, equipment, gadgets
| | | Elderly Instruments - Acoustic Meca in the Mid-West- Jeb McIntyre [ 1/10/2005 - 13:57 ] # There is simply no more extraordinary acoustic music store in America than Elderly Instruments
in Lansing Michigan. They have some of the finest new brands of guitars
(both electric and acoustic), banjo's and basses, accessories, CD's as
well as excellent instruction.
But it's in used instruments that Elderly becomes extraordinary. If you
play guitar, you just ain't lived until you visit their showroom. They
even do in-store concerts.
Check out their website, and be sure and take a trip to Lansing. You won't be disappointed.
Elderly Instruments
1100 N. Washington,
Lansing, MI 48906
(888) 473-5810
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| | | Fingerstyle Guitar Instructors- Mark Hawks [ 1/4/2005 - 23:20 ] # I seem to get asked many times about guitar instructors that teach
fingerstyle guitar. Two of the names that I always give out are Sean
Barrett and Jason Dennie. Both have impeccable credentials. I know
many of our members are students of these fine instructors. I would
like to hear about everyone's experiences. Please feel free to use the
discussion box next to this article to post your comments.
Here's the contact info for the two instructors.
Sean Barrett
email seanBrrtt@aol.com
phone 248-880-4744
web http://www.seanbarrett.net/
Jason Dennie
email jason@jasondennie.com
web http://www.jasondennie.com/
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| | | Vince Sadovsky - Teacher Extraordinaire- Jeb McIntyre [ 1/4/2005 - 07:59 ] # Vince and Karen Sadovsky have been running the Rochester Folk Workshop
for over 30 years. This is a great little shop, and highly recommended.
But perhaps more important, this is one of the few places in S.E.
Michigan where the advanced guitarist can get suitable instruction.
The Rochester Folk Workshop is located in downtown Rochester, at 420 East Street, Rochester, MI 48307 Click
Here For Map Phone: 248.652.0874 . This is one great resource. Be sure and call first for instruction appointments.
Instruction Music Stores, Luthiers, equipment, gadgets
| | | Fall 2005 Concerts- Jeb McIntyre [ 12/30/2004 - 13:09 ] # We are pleased to announce the following acts for the Fall 2005 season:
Sept 17 Muriel Anderson
Oct 8 Laurence Juber
Nov 12 Billy McLaughlin
December 10 Don Ross
Workshops with the artists will be available on a first come first serve basis, with preference to Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society Members in good standing. This is a great chance to learn up close how your guitar hero does what he or she does.
As always, concerts will be presented at:
Admired Artists Alumni Artists Concert Information Instruction MFGS Board Announcement
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- Leo Kotke will be appearing at the Ark in Ann Arbor on February 13 and 14th. Ju...more
- [Merv Collins]
- Kaki King will be appearing at the Ark in Ann Arbor on February 26th.
- [Merv Collins]
- Merv, thanks for the info. It's been added to the calandar.
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