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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 05/20/2005 : 1:10:40 PM
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Thanks, Julie,
We had a smsall group last time, but a good time. Hope to see you, and bring a friend, or 6.
If we get 9 performers/groups, that will give about 20 minutes each for set up and playing. Enough for 3 or 4 songs. |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2005 : 4:28:31 PM
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Just a reminder --
This coming Wed -- June 1 -- open mic at Espresso Gardens (see above)
Come and perform -- come and enjoy -- brings friends.
"nuff said |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2005 : 5:35:10 PM
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Raymond, et al,
Our trio (Na La'au Ki'eki'e) will be comming to the Open Mic tomorrow.
We will be arriving from three different directions, but should converge before 7, some may arrive earlier.
Some friends were also invited, don't know how many will show.
See you there!
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 05/31/2005 5:36:40 PM |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2005 : 7:26:42 PM
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2005 : 7:44:58 PM
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Raymond,
I'm working in Watsonville tomorrow and will get off about 6:00 (barring any emergencies). I figure Mark and I will be there around 7:30. We'll play wherever there's a slot.
Dave |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 09:50:16 AM
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Yesterday evening's event was fantastic. Opening it to more than slack key added a great richness with still enough slack key to satisfy. I want to give heartfely thanks to all the musicians and audience members for a great night. What a high level of excellent music.
(I would love to mention performers by name, but I didn't make a list and would inevitably forget someone, and I don't want to accidently slight someone. - Anyone with a better memory is welcomed to try the list!)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS -- MEXT OPEN MIC IS THE 1ST. WED IN JULY -- JULY 6 --
PLEASE SHARE YOUR TALENT -- BRING FRIENDS TO HEAR GREAT MUSIC -- SUPPORT ESPRESSO GARDEN FOR OPENNING THEIR DOORS FOR US AND PROVIDING ONO GRINDS AND A WIDE VARIETY OF DRINKS. (Well, writting adds isn't my favorite activity, but we gotta make it worth their while to open.)
In a few days I will update the announcement/flyer. I can email or snail mail copies to anyone who can distribute one or more for posting. |
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 09:56:42 AM
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Raymond,
Thanks. It was a great night. Watching old friends perform and seeing acts I hadn't seen before; wow! Yes, everyone, tell your friends, grab your ukes and guitars. Let's keep this thing going.
Mahalo,
Dave |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 2:38:33 PM
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Also,
A BIG mahalo nui to Lawrence for handling the sound system last night |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 5:09:00 PM
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I think the event went fairly well. Lots of good performances (as has been mentioned). Somebody asked for a volunteer "mealy-mouthed knob twister" (aka...Sound Man), and I was gruntled to help. (as opposed to disgruntled). I kept looking all over the place on the mixer for the famous "SUCK" knob, but I could not find it all night! Thanks to Dr. Dave (who was loosely disguised as I'lio Nui) and Mark for also sometimes handling the kaniwelo (sound-waves).
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 06/02/2005 5:09:58 PM |
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Michael Arago
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 06/03/2005 : 6:35:21 PM
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Raymond , a big Mahalo again for putting this thing together, and lots of Mahalos to the folks at Espresso Gardens for giving Hawaiian Music a shot. Now that Marybeth and I are back up in Mendocino, we're both so happy the planets aligned and we were able to be part of such a special evening. Getting to meet so many of the Taro Patch Ohana, hearing so many great acts, talking story with new found friends, so much Aloha in the air. And lots of thanks to the performers and audience members, all were so supportive of the acts, as well it was a great show of support for this kind of music. If you're anywhere near Espresso Gardens, I would definitely check out this Open Mic and show your support for Hawaiian Music. For us coming from Fort Bragg, we didn't know what to expect. It was ' beeg time fun', nothing but great memories. Talking about memories, I'm gonna give a shot at the performers, Na Leo Pumehana, Raymond, Na La'au Ki'eki'e, Michael and Marybeth, Sukha/Moerdecai (sp?) and Dave and Mark. If anybody else's memory serves them better than mine, feel free to add, or subtract.
Mahalo ,
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 06/03/2005 : 6:52:29 PM
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For those who don't know the area, Fort Bragg (California, not No. Carolina,) is a 4 hour+ drive from San Jose! Michael and his wife started the evening off with some very nice numbers - Michael playing very tasty slack key, his wife singing and playing uke.
So glad you folks made it down here - great to meet you and hear you. |
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2005 : 04:38:36 AM
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Michael,
Good job with the names. We should keep a better record. I think it was Suska, but I may be wrong.
It's always amazing to me to see how much talent there is in the Patch. There are a lot of "sleepers" out there and you and your wife are no exception. Your performance was outstanding, the kind of backyard, luau, nahenahe playing that to me is the heart and soul of this music. Please come back again.
Aloha nui loa,
Dave |
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Michael Arago
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 06/05/2005 : 07:57:10 AM
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Aloha Dave.
Thanks for the kind words, also thanks for the help with the performers names, MaryBeth thinks Suska is correct.
We really enjoyed all the music we heard that night. I was really impressed with the diversity of stlyes, as well as the high level of playing. It was an incredibly nurtuting atmosphere for a nervous slack-key player and his equally nervous musical partner. We'd love to come back, hang wid you guys for an evening, not many folks play this kind of music up here. We felt sooo much Aloha from everyone we met last Wednesday, for us it was a very special night.
We're not sure when we can make it back down for an open-mic, but September looks like a possibility. We come down to visit my folks in Mill Valley fairly often, maybe we can get together for some kanikapila on one of those trips?
Tanks Eh !
Michael
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2005 : 07:34:39 AM
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
I have a scheduling problem for the next open mic, but I thought it would be better to continue the momentum rather than to cancel an evening just because I can't make it. So ....
I'm looking for a volunteer to "coordinate" the evening -- not much work, really --
- handle sign up at 7:00 and division of time
- keep time during the evening
- make occasionally announcements reminding people to enjoy EG food & drink
- run the doorprize raffle.
Sound like much more work than it is.
Who can take over Wed. 7/6?
Thanks much |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2005 : 09:03:09 AM
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Good news --
Paul Gonda has volunteerd to coordinate the July 6 open mic, so the event is on.
Just a reminder .... Espresso Garden has great food, a wide range of alcohol, soft, and coffee based drinks, ... and the music, based upon the first two months was really great.
Hope there's a wonderful turnout .... and I'll be back for the August event.
(I always take off for my birthday, and this year we're making it a week long event) |
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