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Mark
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 12/09/2008 : 08:44:00 AM
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No worries, Allen. Someone would have posted it sooner or later. As I said, we do not wish to make a general announcement at this time; but we will be doing so soon.
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perhaps we can convince Puget Sound Guitar Workshop to run a Slack-key track at their summer camps? Mark, have you considered that?
PSGW is a wonderful camp-- and I have been trying to convince them to hire someone to teach slack key for about ten years. I believe one year they did so.
At any rate.... sure Rich (et al), pester 'em at PSGW. If enough people do so maybe they'll get on the stick. I suddenly find myself free this summer....
FYI: There are several North American camps w/ slack & Hawaiian music already: Lark Camp has the most developed program, w/ Kevin Brown, Robyn Kneubuhl and me, plus there's a great local scene to jam with and a big luau to end the week in Caspar.
California Coast Music Camp has had ukulele and singing w/ Michele Kiba; and Patrick Lendeza has often taught at Swannanoa and/or Augusta on the East side. I'm sure there will be some more-- many camps are just now announcing their staff.
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Rich_Smith
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 12/09/2008 : 09:05:48 AM
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| Mark, consider it done. I cc'd you on my email to PSGW. |
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Rich_Smith
Lokahi
USA
242 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2008 : 09:49:22 AM
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| All you slackers in the NW interested in a slack key track at PSGW contact Flip at info @ PSGW.com. |
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Rich_Smith
Lokahi
USA
242 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2008 : 10:42:40 AM
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| Mark, got an email from Peter Langston requesting you contact him to explore the possibilities at PSGW. I've sent you his email. |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2008 : 12:29:57 PM
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The latest flier from The Swannanoa Gathering came last week, and Patrick Landeza will be returning. As will the "now traditional Saturday Luau, hosted by Patrick Landeza." Look for Guitar week on the web site. It won't be a Hawaiian music only event, as most traditional styles of guitar playing will be represented. But a contingent of Aloha-laden musicians with Hawai`i in their hearts can make nearly anyplace better. http://www.swangathering.org/
I haven't heard from The Augusta Heritage Workshops yet, but details should be out soon.
Paul
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"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2008 : 2:34:08 PM
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Originally posted by Rich_Smith
All you slackers in the NW interested in a slack key track at PSGW contact Flip at info @ PSGW.com.
Thumbstuck, Noeau & me have gone to PSGW Winter Retreat over President's Weekend in Feb, and we're going again (unless Noeau is in Hawaii). We play Hawaiian music almost all weekend, and there is a growing attraction for it. I'll also put in a good word to Flip Breskin, who runs the camp. Mark - if you're around then, you ought to come, too. It's a jam camp - no lessons, just good food, good pickin' & good eats! |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 12/09/2008 : 5:15:48 PM
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So where can I find out more about PSGW? Puget Sound, right?
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Rich_Smith
Lokahi
USA
242 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2008 : 8:00:46 PM
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 03:49:44 AM
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Puget Sound is an amazing camp. I went there before discovering Aloha Music Camp. They run three one week sessions, and if they want to put in a slack key class, they should put it in the week where James Hill is teaching 'ukulele there! The year I went, I jammed all Hawaiian with James Hill and we had a blast.
Puget Sound is a beautifully run camp in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. They have great classes, great people, tons of jamming, and the price is really reasonable. The only reason I stopped going was that I discovered AMC.
I will email Flip too. I was in the cabin next to her last time and used to play slack key on the porch, which she liked.
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NANI
Lokahi
USA
292 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 03:59:54 AM
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| OH NO I am in a state of shock. My savings account for next years camp will continue in the hope that the economy will improve and the camp will happen again. I will at least go down in Feb and say Aloha. Only wish I was able to attend in FEB. |
"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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Edited by - NANI on 12/10/2008 04:00:27 AM |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 04:36:26 AM
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Originally posted by Julie H
So where can I find out more about PSGW? Puget Sound, right?
Julie
http://www.langston.com/PSGW/
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 04:36:54 AM
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I was just about to send in my deposit for June AMC when I got the letter. The letter made me so sad. Camp with the Beamers, Kevin Brown, Mark Nelson and all the others was the highlight of my life. I can't go to the February camp, because I am a single mom and can only attend camp myself in the summer,when my kids are in their own sleepaway camp. I know others are in a similar boat regarding February - teachers, for example, could only attend the June AMC, when school is out for the summer.
I know it must have been a wrenching decision to make for Keola and Mark. I fervently hope AMC can rise again when conditions improve. And when they do, I will be first in line to sign up.
Although PSGW is lovely, and I have been very tempted by the week at Lark, Aloha Music Camp remains the pinnacle for me. |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2008 : 11:05:09 PM
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Claudia,
If you're thinking of going to Lark, I will be there. This is absolutely the one camp I won't miss. It is within driving distance of my home. (Well, 7 hours or so.) Not only does the place hold special memories for me, it is the one camp where I can try all kinds of genres. There is music day and night. Swing, Jazz, Hawaiian, Mexican, etc. One night last year there was a Tuba Jam at 3:00 AM! Right outside our RV! OUCH!
It is so much fun. We sit around the campfire long after most folks have gone to bed, and suddenly a jam breaks out, and the whole camp rings with the sound of music and laughter.
Julie
PS. But of course, I really love AMC and as long as there is the possibility of a continuation in the future, I will be there! |
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 08:25:35 AM
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Originally posted by NANI
OH NO I am in a state of shock. My savings account for next years camp will continue in the hope that the economy will improve and the camp will happen again. I will at least go down in Feb and say Aloha. Only wish I was able to attend in FEB.
Likewise! And unfortunately, I will be on Moku O Keawe starting on the last day of the camp... aloha no! |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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