In this issue:
Spring Gulch Folk Festival
Final Concert of the Season for Folkus/ J.Parsons
Final Concert of the Season for Folkus/ J.Parsons
House Concert: Andrew McKnight 6/13 at Where?, Silver Spring, MD
Re: Joseph Parsons at Folkus Productions House Concert
Kate Campbell Survey announcement
NOMA News
New Stuff from Tom's Catalog
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Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 23:42:57 EDT
From: RobinPG <RobinPG@aol.com>
Subject: Spring Gulch Folk Festival
I just performed at a small festival outside Lancaster PA called Spring
Gulch.
It (as many things in the eastern PA area) is very tied in to the Philly
Folksong Society folks and while it is small, it was so much fun, I just had
to tell the list about it.
It's located about 15 miles east of Lancaster at a very nice campground.
Imagine this, they have 2 swimming pools, a whirlpool and a workout gym!
There is a little man-made beach by a small lake, near where the campfire is
held. There are lots of activities for kids as well. The pool was a big
hangout since it was 88 degrees on Saturday. There are areas for tent and
heavy camping. They also have a few cabins one can rent. The festival is
very intimate with one stage and an air-conditioned large hall behind it
where
workshops and dancing are held. It's hard not to find a decent place to sit
for the concerts. There weren't a lot of food vendors, but 4 miles away
from
the site is a HUGE food complex / farmers market / restaurant which has
everything and I mean everything you could want. There is also a camp
store.
There are a good number of other vendors selling instruments, (House of
Musical Traditions from D.C. was there), CDs books, clothes, etc.
The central area has the concert area, the campfire area, the lake, one of
the
pools, the gym, showers, toilets, the camp store, etc. all easily walkable
from one point to another. then the campground spreads out from there.
There are concerts during the afternoon and in the evening with workshops
during the day. After the evening concert there is an official "campfire"
in
an open air wooden house with benches. Run by John Fuhr, there is a great
camraderie there with everyone getting up to play something, from amateurs
to
more accomplished folks. At the campfire there was a really nice mix of
traddies, singer-songwriters and folks playing songs of all kinds. (from
The
Cat Came Back to a Ry Cooder song to Deportee to Big Yellow Taxi, etc.). Of
course other jams are happening too at campsite locations.
The lineup this year included Robin & Linda Williams, Trout Fishing in
America, John McEwen, Kim Ritchie, an acapella group, blugrass group,
zydeco,
peruvian, swing band for dancing, african etc. (as well as yours truly). It
all blended in nicely.
I found it very relaxed with very friendly folks, laid back, no heavy
cliques,
mellow around the stage area (the performers would sign autographs right by
the stage), etc. It's near Lancaster which has a million outlets (tax free
on
clothes) if that sort of thing suits you before or after the festival. Of
course if you want to visit an Amish farm, it's all around you (watch out
for
the buggies on Sunday). As a performer I found the hospitality outstanding,
the stage folks super accomodating (however, if I had one complaint, it was
that they don't do sound checks, you just get up and play and they figure it
out on the spot. I was not thrilled with it but folks in the audience said
after the first song it sounded fine). For performers out there, take note,
it's extremely difficult to get booked there. It took me years to get
booked
there.
I just want to rave about it to all out there who have never gone. It's a
great little festival, not too expensive, and well worth checking out for
those of you in PA, MD, NY, D.C. etc. It's held around the 2 or 3rd week
of
each May.
Robin Greenstein
[ Stunt Hombre sez: See http://www.800padutch.com/sprgulch.html for a page
about the campground, which mentions the Festival. It's also listed at
http://www.festivalfinder.com/ although the exact URL is too long to print
here - just hit 'Search'. ]
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 10:45:14 EDT
From: Lilypie12 <Lilypie12@aol.com>
Subject: Final Concert of the Season for Folkus/ J.Parsons
A soft spoken man with a booming singing voice. Joseph Parsons ended
Folkus Productions season to a sellout crowd. The folks at the Sicklerville
house concert reacted with smiles, tears, and applause. Joseph does indeed
know how it feels to be in love and loose a love. His songs, sometimes sad,
depicted the many feelings we all have had at one time or another. Joseph has
a gift for expressing these passions in our lives. His amazingly resonant
voice and his modulating guitar playing appealed to this crowd. Many of us
are looking forward to going to Appel Farm to see him again.
To me, Folkus Productions is a community service. Jodi, Paula and Gill
have been followers of the folk scene for quite some time. They have brought
a nice mixture of singer/songwriters to the South Jersey area. Being at
their house concert is like being with family. A first time attendee told me
that he really enjoyed the music, but was most impressed with the atmosphere
and the friendliness of the people at Folkus. I agree. There is a common
bond among us all. We are there to see, hear, and enjoy music in an intimate
setting. What could be more familiar than being in a friends living room
hearing good music, live? Our friends at Folkus do deliver!
This past season Folkus has presented: John McVey, LesSampou, Bet
Williams, Karen Savoca and Peter Heitzman, Darryl Purpose, Lucy Kaplansky,
Dana Robinson, June Rich, Christin Havrilla, Jackie Tice, Jim Infantino, and
Lisa McCormick. It's been a fantastic season. We're all looking forward to
more of the same excellence next season; thanks to Jodi, Paula and Gill.
Thanks, Linda Steffen
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 10:45:14 EDT
From: Lilypie12 <Lilypie12@aol.com>
Subject: Final Concert of the Season for Folkus/ J.Parsons
A soft spoken man with a booming singing voice. Joseph Parsons ended
Folkus Productions season to a sellout crowd. The folks at the Sicklerville
house concert reacted with smiles, tears, and applause. Joseph does indeed
know how it feels to be in love and loose a love. His songs, sometimes sad,
depicted the many feelings we all have had at one time or another. Joseph has
a gift for expressing these passions in our lives. His amazingly resonant
voice and his modulating guitar playing appealed to this crowd. Many of us
are looking forward to going to Appel Farm to see him again.
To me, Folkus Productions is a community service. Jodi, Paula and Gill
have been followers of the folk scene for quite some time. They have brought
a nice mixture of singer/songwriters to the South Jersey area. Being at
their house concert is like being with family. A first time attendee told me
that he really enjoyed the music, but was most impressed with the atmosphere
and the friendliness of the people at Folkus. I agree. There is a common
bond among us all. We are there to see, hear, and enjoy music in an intimate
setting. What could be more familiar than being in a friends living room
hearing good music, live? Our friends at Folkus do deliver!
This past season Folkus has presented: John McVey, LesSampou, Bet
Williams, Karen Savoca and Peter Heitzman, Darryl Purpose, Lucy Kaplansky,
Dana Robinson, June Rich, Christin Havrilla, Jackie Tice, Jim Infantino, and
Lisa McCormick. It's been a fantastic season. We're all looking forward to
more of the same excellence next season; thanks to Jodi, Paula and Gill.
Thanks, Linda Steffen
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 15:15:20 -0400
From: "kim kaplan" <jkkaplan@erols.com>
Subject: House Concert: Andrew McKnight 6/13 at Where?, Silver Spring, MD
Where? House Concerts will host Shenandoah singer/songwriter Andrew
McKnight on Saturday, June 13, donation $9.
Andrew McKnight's "mountain gumbo" of original songs simmered with folk,
blues, country, oldtime and pop seasonings makes for a fun evening of
entertainment. His intelligent lyrics, delicious instrumentation, and
clear and soothing vocals are as refreshing as a cool breeze from the
Shenandoah Valley he calls home. His dynamic and literate style of music,
deeply rooted in traditional themes with a contemporary, often invokes
comparisons with artists like John Mellencamp, John McCutcheon and Ricky
Skaggs.
Where? House Concerts is at Kim Kaplan's house, 2911 Woodstock Ave.,
Silver Spring, MD 20910. Doors: 7:30, music 8 pm. Your ticket includes
light refreshments, and reservations are required. Call 301-588-5314 or
email jkkaplan@erols.com
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 13:42:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: "D . Hokanson" <hokansod@goldey.gbc.edu>
Subject: Re: Joseph Parsons at Folkus Productions House Concert
Went to see Joseph Parsons at the Folkus Productions final concert of the
season. Joseph was wonderful. Someone mentioned a show he did at the
Atlantic County Community College he did a few months back where the
sound system went out and he did the concert without any amplification and
pulled it off magnificently. I can see why now. He played two sets and
it was one of the best shows I've seen him do. He has incredible vocal
range and can be singing softly one moment and then really belt it out the
next. I would love to see him play without amplification again sometime.
If Joseph is ever in your area go see him. He is a wonderfully talented
musician. He recently got back from a successful tour of Europe. He has
a record out--called 5 a.m.--its great! He also has a website--just do a
search for Joseph Parsons. For anyone in the Jersey area, he'll be at the
Appel Farms Festival on June 6. Check his set out if you go.
And thanks to Jodi & Paula--who run the house concerts. You do a
wonderful job. I am glad that I have gotten to three shows this past
season. Jodi heard me mention I like Karen Savoca on Dar Williams list
and wrote to the llist to tell me about a house concert she was having
with Karen. I also got to see Jim Infantino for the first time thru going
to the house concert. Then this incredible performance by Joseph Parsons.
I have not only gotten to experience some great music in such a great
setting but I have had the opportunity to meet new friends by going. I am
really happy to have gotten to know everyone!!! See ya at the folk
festivals this summer.
Donna
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 09:38:52 -0000
From: "Bill Page" <bpage@scctel.com>
Subject: Kate Campbell Survey announcement
Hey, folkies...
As many of you know, Kate Campbell recently released her third CD, "Visions
of Plenty" (on the Compass label). As an adjunct to that release, we are
conducting a survey of Kate's fans, with a teaser of the opportunity to win
"Kate stuff."
If you'd like to take part in this survey, point your Web browser to:
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ac490/kate.html
and follow the steps.
Enjoy!
Bill Page
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 22:32:25 -0400
From: Maryl Neff <maryl@songs.com>
Subject: NOMA News
Greetings! Lots of new artists on NOMA these days including the following:
STACEY EARLE has an "American Gothic" style reminiscent of Gillian Welch.
With her new CD, "Simple Gearle," Stacey "comes into her own as an
uncommonly direct country songwriter whose voice seethes with feeling,
regret, and truth." (Nashville Scene)
<http://songs.com/simplegearle>
THE FAIRFIELD FOUR, the legendary gospel group, has released its only live
album in nearly 80 years, "Wreckin' The House: Live at Mount Hope." The
group has been touring and recording with everyone from John Fogerty to
Elvis Costello to Steve Earle. And they won the 1998 Grammy for Gospel
Album of the Year. The album will not be on the streets until July, but
we're accepting advance orders in anticipation of a mid-June delivery at:
<http://songs.com/deadreck/fairfield.html>
CINDY GREENE is a Kerrville New Folk Finalist and recipient of a
prestigious award from BMI called the "Million-Air" award for getting more
than one million radio airplays for her songs. (She wrote the hit song,
"Now I Know," recorded by Lari White.) Her CD is "Winona City Limits,"
produced by Michael Camp of "Two Lane America" fame, and offers a similar
rich, warm, acoustic tone. Sample Cindy's CD for yourself at:
<http://songs.com/cindy>
MARK AARON JAMES and his group, the Borrowed Souls, perform classic rock
mixed with alternative and pop influences. Mark is the soulful
singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist. The band brings in a full
complement of guitar, percussion and bass by very talented musicians. Find
out more about the band and its CD, "Mr. WiReHeAd," at:
<http://songs.com/maj>
PORK CHOP KELLY is a beautiful blonde singer-songwriter who's into roots
rock -- who would've guessed by her name? Her CD, "Don't Blame Me,"
features a number of impressive musicians including keyboardist Mark T.
Jordan (Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison), guitarist Rick Vito (Fleetwood Mac,
Jackson Browne) and Dennis Belfield (Hellecasters, Chaka Kahn). You'll have
to listen to believe this lady!
<http://songs.com/porkchopkelly>
ANNIE WENZ's music combines a blend of contemporary acoustic sounds with
traditional and multicultural influences and rhythms. Annie has a
"crystalline voice, a keen ear for melody, an uncanny feel for rhythm and a
strong sense of social justice." (Metroland, Albany, NY) Her newest CD is
"Time is Magic." In addition to her singer-songwriter CDs, Annie offers us
a tape of healing and meditation music called "Peaceful Waters." Tune into
Annie at:
<http://songs.com/anniewenz>
And we have these new CDs:
DON CONOSCENTI's "One for the Road" (recorded Live at the Twice Told
Coffeehouse in Louisville, Ky.).
<http://songs.com/donc>
DEBI SMITH's "More Than Once" (Shanachie) along with Debi's earlier indie
release "In My Dreams" and the SMITH SISTERS' "A Canary's Song."
<http://songs.com/debi>
KEVIN WELCH's first two albums, "Western Beat" and "Kevin Welch,"
(originally on Warner Reprise and re-released by Dead Reckoning Records).
We're taking orders now for these two albums that will be delivered in June.
<http://songs.com/deadreck/kevin.html>
THE WESTERLEYS' "A Blessing and a Curse" (The band describes its music as
"alt.country," a mixture of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, rock and pop.)
<http://songs.com/westerleys>
Enjoy the music!
Maryl @ NOMA
National Online Music Alliance
<http://songs.com>
[ Stuntie sez: My common-law stepniece Maryl works for one of the most important
and energetic presences in the Internet folk scene. If you order from NOMA,
which you can do online, make sure you tell them you heard about it on
FOLK_MUSIC. ]
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Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 20:24:31 EDT
From: IGUANA1TOM <IGUANA1TOM@aol.com>
Subject: New Stuff from Tom's Catalog
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