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[Mike_L]

Open band opportunities for YFN (Your Friends and Neighbors). YFN Tune set stashed here, thanks to Wash for encoding! http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/mus_sound.html

This Friday May 14th! WALTZ JAM -- This particular contra dance (scroll down for more info) will be preceded by the monthly event, “Dancing to a Waltz Jam”. Generally the first Friday of the month, for one hour 7-8 pm, there is an open band that plays waltzes as a warm-up to the contra dance. Bring your instrument or your feet! The waltz event is free. The contra dance admission is $6- WALTZ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waltz -- "Generally the first Friday" -- there is no dance event on May 7th this year, as the building is in use for another non-music community event ... so the 1st available Friday is May 14!

Saturday May 15th from Marty Blodgett -- "There's a fundraiser Sat May 15 at BJM School, for their Fresh fruit and Vegetable Snack Program. YFN is invited to play.We can play between 1 - 3pm, in the gym. or outdoors on the playground ( both entrances on Court Street).
Is anyone interested? RSVP Marty by email or phone (mblodgett93@yahoo.com, or 607-342-6204), or just come on down. "

Friday June 4th -- Open band for the contra! Woo Hoo!

Sunday June 6th -- Jamming all day at the Jam Tent at Stewart Park! SEE http://www.canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3322#3322 Contra tune specific: 5:30 pm -7:00 pm – CONTRA TUNE JAM (New England Fiddle Dance Tunes) -- We will be playing "fiddle tunes" suitable for contra or square dancing. These tunes originate from New England, Canada, British Isles and parts of Europe . This is an open instrumental jam where typical instruments are fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo (4 or 5 string), accordion, acoustic bass and occasional woodwinds such as flute or clarinet. This group typically works from the Ithaca "YFN tuneset". All skill levels welcome, come join us! Contact person: Michael Ludgate michael.ludgate@gmail.com

Monday June 7th -- Contra dancing every Monday night all summer long! Open band YFN! Sponsored by TCCD http://tedcrane.com/DanceDB/DisplayDance.com/US_NY_ITH_TCCD
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[Mike_L]

You've seen Mike's and Marty's notes about
upcoming YFN opportunities; here's a few more.

I hope to see lots of you at all the events.
-ted


Waltz Jams at Bethel Grove
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We continue with the First Friday Waltz Jams on
May 14. Hmmm, yes, that's a Second Friday, but
we're back to the first week in July and August.

Play waltzes from 7 to 8pm at Bethel Grove. Dance,
too, if you like. The dancers sure appreciate the
music! 1825 Slaterville Road, on NYS Rt.79, about
4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons.

Ithaca Festival
---------------
Mike has set up a jam tent on Sunday.
I submitted the usual offer to play for dancing
during the Festival, but --for the first time that
I can remember-- the Festival chose not to take us
up on it. Sigh, their loss.

Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.

Dryden Dairy Days on Saturday, June 12
--------------------------------------
We're on the schedule again! Starting time about
1pm, more info to follow. This event, in Montgomery
Park in Dryden (behind the Dryden Hotel) offers
a fun time, playing in the bandstand for dancers
out front!

Ted

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[Mike_L]

I hope to see lots of you at all the events.

I'd appreciate some kind of heads-up if you're planning
to attend on 6/12...got to make sure we have a something
between a quorum and a packed house...similarly, 7/10.

Thanks!

-ted


Waltz Jams at Bethel Grove
--------------------------
We continue with the First Friday Waltz Jams on
June 3, tomorrow.

Play waltzes from 7 to 8pm at Bethel Grove. Dance,
too, if you like. The dancers sure appreciate the
music! 1825 Slaterville Road, on NYS Rt.79, about
4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons.

Play for Contra Dancing at Bethel Grove
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Also on June 3, 8pm, right after the waltzing!
It's the kick-off for our summer season, and
I hope you'll fill the stage to overflowing!


Ithaca Festival
---------------
Mike has set up a jam tent on Sunday.
I submitted the usual offer to play for dancing
during the Festival, but --for the first time that
I can remember-- the Festival chose not to take us
up on it. Sigh, their loss.


Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.


Dryden Dairy Days on Saturday, June 12
--------------------------------------
We're on the schedule again! Time: 12:30-1:15.
This event, in Montgomery Park in Dryden
(behind the Dryden Hotel) offers a fun time playing
in the bandstand for dancers out front!

Ithaca Scottish Games, July 10
------------------------------
We're on the schedule again! Starting time about
1pm, more info to follow. This event is being held
in Stewart Park this year (yay! close to home!).
We're on the schedule early in the day, when the
crowds are big.
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[Mike_L]

Here's a last reminder about the Dryden Dairy Days event
coming up tomorrow, Saturday, 12-Jun. Note the addition
of rain info, below.

Also, there is a possibility of a gig on a Thursday evening,
5-7pm at the Danby Farmer's market. Lots of Thursdays in the
summer. Anyone interested in playing for such? Let me know
and I'll investigate open dates.

Anyone else have gig ideas? Follow through on your own,
or contact Mike or me.
-ted


Dryden Dairy Days on Saturday, June 12
--------------------------------------
We're on the schedule again! Time: 12:30-1:15.
This event, in Montgomery Park in Dryden
(behind the Dryden Hotel) offers a fun time playing
in the bandstand for dancers out front!

If there's a rain cancellation, I should be
notified by 10am; I will Email those of you
that I /know/ are planning to come, so RSVP,
just in case. Worst case: it rains, we show
up and play under cover in the bandstand,
but with fewer people out front.


Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.


Waltz Jams at Bethel Grove
--------------------------
We continue with the First Friday Waltz Jams on
July, 2.

Play waltzes from 7 to 8pm at Bethel Grove. Dance,
too, if you like. The dancers sure appreciate the
music! 1825 Slaterville Road, on NYS Rt.79, about
4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons.


Ithaca Scottish Games, July 10
------------------------------
We're on the schedule again! Starting time about
1pm, more info to follow. This event is being held
in Stewart Park this year (yay! close to home!).
We're on the schedule early in the day, when the
crowds are big.


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[PL_Sipman]

Hi. I play hammered dulcimer by ear. Any chance I could get these tunes on a cd?

Sincerely, Patty Sipman
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[Mike_L]

Patty,

Wash made some MIDI files. Take a look here
http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=2220#2220

I also have some of the tunes recorded at slow speed from jam sessions, I can put those on a CD ... email me off this forum/list to arrange for a p/u

Mike

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[Mike_L]

Stewart Park in Ithaca NY 1:00 pm July 10th 2010
Band: Open band: YFN
Caller: Ted Crane/Pamela Goddard (no dancing)

Tunesets in no particular order … we may not play all of these and we will shuffle the order. Open to suggestions! :-)

Reels and Marches

Beren Tanz (Am) / Dancing Bear (Em)
Cat out of the Bag (Em) / Old Grey Cat (Em)
Frosty Morning (Am) / Kitchen Girl (A/Am)
Deshabille Toi (G) / Gaspe Reel (D)
Jamie Allen (G) / Jaybird (D)
Golden Slippers (G) / Redwing (G)
Old Joe Clark (A) / Liza Jane (A)
Over the Waterfall (D) / Shenandoah Falls (D)
Red Haired Boy (A) / Growling OM & Grumbling OW (Am/A)
Soldier's Joy (D) / Liberty (D)
Bus Stop Reel (Am) / Reel St. Antoine (A)
Pays de Haut (D) / The Gale (Am)
Sandy River Bell (G) / Seneca Square Dance (G)
Spootiskerry (G) / Star of Munster (Am)
Angeline the Baker (D) / Whiskey Before Breakfast (D)
Childgrove (Dm) / Mairi’s Wedding (G)
Tuttle’s (Dm) / Julia Delany (Dm)
Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains (Am) / After Battle of Aughrim (Am)


Jigs

Coleraine (Am) / 100 Pipers (A)
Haste to the Wedding (D) / Off She Goes (D)
Swallowtail Jig (Em) / Kesh (G)

Waltzes

Boda Waltz (Em) W-Book-I p17
My Cape Breton Home (G) W-Book-I p36
Midnight on the Water (D)
Other Scottish Waltzes …..

Polkas

John Ryan’s (D)
Jenny Lind (D/G)
Dennis Murphy (D)
Bill Sullivan's (A)
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[Mike_L]

from Ted Crane:

Here's a last reminder about the Scottish Games event
coming up tomorrow, Saturday, 10-Jul. Note the addition
of parking info!

Mondays continue through the summer, on the Commons, 7:30-10pm.

There are a number of dates open at the Danby Farmer's
Market, Thursdays, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26.
Anyone interested in playing for such? I've heard that
the first three dates aren't good for some (might
be good for others, I dunno...) so let's concentrate on
8/12, 8/19, 8/26?
Let me know your interest, and I'll tie down a date or two.

Anyone else have gig ideas? Follow through on your own,
or contact Mike or me.
-ted


Ithaca Scottish Games, July 10
------------------------------
We're on the schedule again! Starting time about
1pm. This event is being held in Stewart Park this
year (yay! close to home!). We're on the schedule
early in the day, when the crowds are big.

Pamela is taking the responsibility for organizing
this one. We have about 6 parking passes for you.
We'll bring them to the Friday dance (tonite), at
Bethel Grove.
Parking will be in the lot at the east end of
Stewart Park (on the right as you drive in), it's
a lot more convenient than other parking places!
Carpooling is encouraged.

If you can't make it to Bethel Grove to pick one up,
we'll have them at Danby Fun Days (Rt.96B, Danby)
tomorrow morning, and then Pamela will take them
down to the Park.


Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.


Waltz Jams at Bethel Grove
--------------------------
We continue with the First Friday Waltz Jams on
Friday, August 6.

Play waltzes from 7 to 8pm at Bethel Grove. Dance,
too, if you like. The dancers sure appreciate the
music! 1825 Slaterville Road, on NYS Rt.79, about
4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons. And then you
can stick around for the contra dance!

It's likely that there'll be an August date for YFN
to play for the contra. Stay tuned.
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The Canaan Institute http://www.canaaninstitute.org/

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[Mike_L]

Mondays continue through the summer, on the Commons, 7:30-10pm.

If there is interest, we can take one of the remaining
dates at the Danby Farmer's Market, Thursdays: 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 5-7pm
I've had some response, but let's hear from you again. Please?

We've also been offered a date at the Ithaca Farm/City Day.
It's on Saturday, 8/14. Time is flexible, but I would
suggest Noon-2pm. The location is easy to get to:
Sweyolakin Farm on Bostwick Road, west and uphill of the
Elmira Road "plastic food" strip. Please give me a shout
on this one.

Anyone else have gig ideas? Follow through on your own,
or contact Mike or me.
-ted



Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.


Waltz Jams at Bethel Grove
--------------------------
We continue with the First Friday Waltz Jams on
Friday, August 6.

Play waltzes from 7 to 8pm at Bethel Grove. Dance,
too, if you like. The dancers sure appreciate the
music! 1825 Slaterville Road, on NYS Rt.79, about
4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons. And then you
can stick around for the contra dance!

After August 6, then September 3.

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The Canaan Institute http://www.canaaninstitute.org/

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[Mike_L]

Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.


Farm City Day
-------------
Saturday, 8/14, Noon-2pm. General music for folks
to listen to. Lots and lots of folks will be there.
The location is easy to get to:
Sweyolakin Farm on Bostwick Road, west and uphill
of the Elmira Road "plastic food" strip.

We have a critical mass, but please RSVP to me if you can make it!


Danby Farmer's Market
---------------------
Thursday, 8/19, 5-7pm. This is the ultimate in
laid-back gigs. Just -thiiisss- far from being
a jam. And, hey, maybe you take home some fine
products from the Danby Farmer's Market. Maybe
some jam?

The Market is near the Fire Station on Rt.96B,
in the Town of Danby, a short couple miles south
of Ithaca College.

Anybody who'd like to, can join Pamela and me for
a walk around "Slow Lane", just after the gig. It's
not far from the Fire Station. Wear shoes and socks.


Waltz Jams at Bethel Grove
--------------------------
We continue with the First Friday Waltz Jams on
Friday, September 3.

Play waltzes from 7 to 8pm at Bethel Grove. Dance,
too, if you like. The dancers sure appreciate the
music! 1825 Slaterville Road, on NYS Rt.79, about
4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons. And then you
can stick around for the contra dance!
_________________
Michael Ludgate - forum administrator
The Canaan Institute http://www.canaaninstitute.org/

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[Mike_L]

Music at the Ellis Hollow Fair Saturday Sept 11, 12 noon - 5 pm at the Fairground next to the Ellis Hollow Community Center on Genung Road -- JAM TENT open jam 12 noon - 5 pm, OPEN MIC, 2-3 pm CONTACT INFO TO SIGN UP and PERFORMANCE TENT SCHEDULE: http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=3603#3603

Music at the Ellis Hollow Fair
Saturday Sept 11, 12 noon - 5 pm 2010
At the Fairground next to the Ellis Hollow Community Center on Genung Road
http://www.ellishollowcc.org/Ellis_Hollow_Fair

Once again, we'll have an awesome array of live music at the Fair, featuring the traditional tunes and songs that have been heard at NY country fairs since pioneer days. This year, we're introducing an open mic hour - YOUR chance to share your music and songs with us all!

JAM TENT, 12 noon - 5 pm
All musicians are welcome at this open jam, tunes will be mostly "contra dance" repertoire and old-time USA tunes. (YFN type tunes)

OPEN MIC, 2-3 pm
If you would like to play or sing at the Performance Tent, please contact Kathy Selby at <ks295@cornell.edu> or Mike Mojo <mojonator9@yahoo.com> . All ages, experience levels, genres and instruments are welcome.

PERFORMANCE TENT SCHEDULE
12-1 Selby, Bonnet and Wobus - New England, Quebecois and Celtic tunes on fiddle, flute and keyboard
1-2 Melissa Kacalanos - hurdy-gurdy and other unusual instruments
2-3 OPEN MIC - contact Kathy Selby <ks295@cornell.edu> or Mike Mojo <mojonator9@yahoo.com> to sign up
3-4 Mike Mojo and the Ukelele Guitar Review
4-5 Uncle Joe and the Rosebud Ramblers - fun family friendly fiddle tunes and traditional songs
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[Mike_L]

From Ted Crane:

Waltz Jam, Today, Friday, September 3
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All the usual wonderful vibes in Bethel Grove,
as we play from 7-8pm for a Waltz Jam. Bring
an instrument, bring your feet, and pass the
word that friends and folks can also bring
either...or both.

Hang out after the waltzing for some contras
with Hope, Kathy, and John playing!

Bethel Grove Community Center, 1825 Slaterville Road
(NYS Rt.79, about 4 miles east of the Ithaca Commons).

Next Waltz Jam, Friday, October 1.


S L O W L A N E Party, Sunday September 5
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You've probably received the previous mailing,
inviviting you'all out to Pamela's and my place
in Danby, this Sunday. Noon-Dusk (we used to say
"dark" but, really, it gets /very/ dark out there).

If you Google for directions, 814 Comfort Rd, Ithaca, NY.
But the house is abandoned, so walk down the dirt road
and watch for Slow Lane on the right.

Bring instruments, chairs, food, games, and all the rest...


Mondays on the Ithaca Commons
-----------------------------
Every Monday, starting June 7, until the weather
gets cold in late September. 7:30-10pm on the
Ithaca Commons.

We're in the home stretch now, perhaps two or
three more Mondays. The number of dancers drops
off when it gets chilly, and our hands begin to
feel numb when it's below 65. But, it's still
above 65, so come on down!

This is the "big band" event season. In recent
years we've almost always had 15-20 musicians,
sometimes as many as 30. The music officially
begins at 7:30, but some folks arrive a little
early to play informally. Dancing starts at 7:30
or whatever informal time the dancers arrive.

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