FSGW 2023 Getaway Schedule of Events with No Tables
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Friday, September 29
Saturday, September 30
Saturday 10:00 AM EDT Stagecraft for Dummies in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Presentation) to about 11:00 AM led by Dave Rowe How to be "captivating" - taking control of the stage and keeping attention focused on the show in even the toughest of rooms. or Accompanying Songs with Instruments in Nature Center (Presentation) to about 11:00 AM led by Kevin Elam and Sara Grey Come along and get some great tips on accompanying yourself or someone else from a couple of experts. or Historical Songs in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Martha Burns Lots of historical events are remembered in fascinating songs.
Saturday 11:00 AM EDT Shanties/Sea songs in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Brad Graham, Lafayette Matthews, Deirdre Murtha, Sean Murtha and Jules Peiperl Chanteys, forebitters, and other songs of the sea and ships. or Songs of the Ozarks in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Julie Henigan Join Ozarker Julie Henigan to share songs from this region rich in music tradition. or Only Remembered/ In Memoriam in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Jocelyn Day and Kathie Mack We've lost a lot of friends in the last few years. Here's a chance to remember them in song
Saturday 1:00 PM EDT Duets & Trios in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Darriel Day, Jocelyn Day, Brian Dolphin and Elizabeth LaPrelle Got a group of two or three who love to sing together? Come and show us what you can do! or Tragedies and Disasters in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Judy Cook and Lynn Title Dreadful events often inspire wonderful songs. or Ballads in Paz Lodge (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Heather Livingston and Sarah White A whole afternoon of story songs to share! or Vocal Production in Peace Lodge (Presentation) to about 2:00 PM led by Dave Rowe How to sing without hurting yourself. or Julie Henigan in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 1:45 PM led by Julie Henigan As a scholar and musician, Julie is an expert in both Ozark and Irish traditional music. She sings in both English and Irish as well as playing guitar, banjo, and dulcimer.
Saturday 1:45 PM EDT Ranzo Boys in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 2:30 PM led by Lafayette Matthews and Jules Peiperl Lafayette Matthews (he/him) and Jules Peiperl (they/them) sing everything from sea chanteys to ancient ballads – and anything that might be construed as queer.
Saturday 2:00 PM EDT Celtic Session in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Deirdre Murtha and Sean Murtha An instrumental jam in the Celtic/Irish style – Join the fun! or Crime & Criminals in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Charmion Chaplin-Thomas and Nancy King Bad guys and their nefarious deeds have inspired lots of songs. or Ballads in Paz Lodge (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Bea Lehman and Lorraine Van Buren A whole afternoon of story songs to share! or DADGAD Fingerstyle Guitar in Peace Lodge (Presentation) to about 3:00 PM led by Will Brown Pick up some tips for using this alternative guitar tuning, and bring along some of your own.
Saturday 2:30 PM EDT Songwriters Showcase in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 3:30 PM led by David Diamond and Bev Praver Bring your own songs, and hear the creations of the many songwriters among us.
Saturday 3:00 PM EDT Pub Songs/Drinking songs in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Darriel Day and Brad Graham Raise a (figurative) glass and join the singing! or Medieval and Renaissance Music in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Kevin Elam and Julie Henigan Bring some really old songs to sing and tunes to share. Explore music sung and played from the 5th through 16th centuries. or Ballads in Paz Lodge (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Elizabeth LaPrelle A whole afternoon of story songs to share! or Supernatural in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Lafayette Matthews, Jules Peiperl and Sarah White Monsters and mermaids, demons and dragons, werewolves and witches, phantoms and fairies...
Saturday 3:30 PM EDT Sara Grey in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 4:15 PM led by Will Brown and Sara Grey A lifetime of singing and studying traditional folk music in the U.S. and the U.K. has made Sara a leading expert in the field. And she's a great banjo picker, too!
Saturday 4:00 PM EDT Sound Systems, Setting Up & Running in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Presentation) to about 5:00 PM led by Dennis Cook Learn from an expert how to set up and run sound systems. or Humorous Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by David Diamond and Bev Praver Always time for a good laugh! or Ballads in Paz Lodge (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM A whole afternoon of story songs to share! or Short Songs and Rounds in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Laura Sailer and Steve Woodbury Have fun with some very short songs or snippets, some easy-to-learn rounds, maybe a few commercial jingles!
Saturday 4:15 PM EDT Dave Rowe in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 5:00 PM led by Dave Rowe A fine singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Dave knows gazillions of songs and gets the audience involved in them!
Sunday, October 1
Sunday 10:00 AM EDT Amazing Variety of Irish Singing Traditions in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Presentation) to about 11:00 AM led by David Ingerson A presentation of the many styles of Irish song by one who has studied them for years. or Inland Waterways in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Deirdre Murtha, Sean Murtha and Severn Savage Rivers, lakes, canals, and those who live and work on the waterways. or Gospel in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Kathie Mack and Flawn Williams Hallelujah!
Sunday 11:00 AM EDT G-Rated Songs on R-Rated Topics in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Darriel Day and Liz Milner Murder, mating, and mayhem fit for the whole family! Take the dirty and make it clean, as we sing family friendly songs about topics that aren’t. or Foreign Language Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Charlie Baum and Brian Dolphin Let your worldliness show!
Sunday 1:00 PM EDT Ozark Ballads and Songs in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Presentation) to about 2:00 PM led by Sara Grey A presentation on the music of this often-overlooked part of the U.S. or Songs of Social Justice in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Dave Rowe and Dan Schatz Social movements often express important ideas in song. or Lead Your Own Sessions in Paz Lodge (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM Hoping for a session not on the schedule? Sign up for an hour in the "Lead Your Own Sessions" space by listing the topic and time on the white board in Ehlers Hall. or Gender Fluidities and Ambiguities in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Lafayette Matthews, Liz Milner and Jules Peiperl The Male/Female Highwayman Rides Again! or Elizabeth LaPrelle & Brian Dolphin in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 1:45 PM led by Brian Dolphin and Elizabeth LaPrelle Elizabeth is well-known as a superb ballad singer, and Brian is an experienced ethnomusicologist. Together they harmonize on lots of wonderful songs.
Sunday 1:45 PM EDT Deirdre & Sean Murtha in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 2:30 PM led by Deirdre Murtha and Sean Murtha This Connecticut couple sings and plays a wide variety of traditional styles – everything from old-timey to sea chanties (Deirdre is one of The Johnson Girls) to Irish. Let them surprise you!
Sunday 2:00 PM EDT Old-Timey Jam in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Martha Burns, Amy Davis and Jon Newlin Join in for some good old tunes! or Irish traditional/ Sean-nos in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Kevin Elam and David Ingerson Irish songs sung the old-fashioned way. or How to Find/Research Songs in Collections in Peace Lodge (Presentation) to about 3:00 PM led by Charlie Baum and Steve Woodbury Pick up some tips for finding new old songs.
Sunday 2:30 PM EDT Civil War Songs in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 3:30 PM led by Judy Cook and Sue Mathieu This important era in American history spawned some great songs.
Sunday 3:00 PM EDT Doo-Wop in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Al Kehs and Flawn Williams The distinctive vocal style of the 50s – you remember this stuff! or Hope in Troubled Times in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Will Brown and Dan Schatz Songs of hope are just what we need right now! or Lullabies in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Brian Dolphin and Elizabeth LaPrelle Good night, little one!
Sunday 3:30 PM EDT Kevin Elam in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 4:15 PM led by Kevin Elam Multi-instrumentalist and 2019 All-Ireland Champion in Men's Singing, is rooted in Irish traditional music.
Sunday 4:00 PM EDT Songs of Love & Courtship in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Heather Livingston and Liz Milner Sometimes it goes right, sometimes it doesn't... or Parting Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Joanne Laessig and Susannah Hills Rose Goodby, adios, so long, farewell...
Sunday 4:15 PM EDT Will Brown in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 5:00 PM led by Will Brown Coming to us from Maine, Will is a fine finger-style guitarist, as well as an arranger, accompanist, and singer.
