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The Ffotm Caller THE FFOTM CALLER AFF FRIE ST N FEBRUARY 2014 G D A S o L f F l T l hanks to all of you who attended the Jeff Scroggins and Colorado concert C R I T A S at Firecreek, and the lively house concert with Reed Island Rounders at the Pole D U I T M I O N A L House. Concerts are something FFOTM members consistently ask for in our surveys, so please come out and support these shows and visit the website for Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music’s more detailed information. February is a quieter planning month for FFOTM, mission is to share, preserve but we do have our regular weekly jam at Old Town Shops and a Bookman’s banjo and promote American folk music, workshop to look forward to. bluegrass, and traditional dance We are working hard to get out regular e-mailings also. You can check your membership status on the mailing label, and go to the website to be sure we have in Northern Arizona. Our programs include: your e-mail for regular updates if you wish to receive them. Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Additionally, and always, we rely on volunteers. If you’d like to host a house Acoustic Music Festival concert, volunteer at any of our events—taking tickets, or tabling, offering pro- The Flagstaff Folk Festival fessional services, etc. please contact us through our website form. Young Jammers OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: In this issue of the FFOTM Caller we say goodbye to Pete Seeger: 5/03/1919-01/27/2014 Bluegrass & Oldtime Jams * Campouts * Concerts on whose banjo read: “This Machine Surrounds Hate & Forces It To Surrender.” * Contra Dances * Music Workshops FFOTM & Flagstaff Cultural Partners ffotm.org for membership information present: RED MOLLY WED. MARCH 5 Monthly Coconino Center for the Arts Doors: 6:30 Show: 7:00 pm Contra Dances $18 FFOTM members/$20 general Unless otherwise noted, dances are Call to purchase your assigned held the first Saturday of each month discounted ticket: 928.779.2300. at the Mountain School Since 2004, Americana trio Red Molly (311 W Cattle Drive Trail) with a live has been bringing audiences to their band and featured caller. feet with gorgeous three-part harmo- nies, crisp musicianship, and their Newcomer’s Lesson: 7:00-7:30 warm, engaging stage presence. The Dance: 7:30 – 10:30 band consists of Laurie MacAllister Admission Sliding Scale: $6-10 (bass, banjo), Abbie Gardner (dobro, banjo) and Molly Venter (guitar). March 1, 2014 Dance features PICK & HOLLAR Cluster Folk with SAT. MARCH 15 Claire Zucker calling Firecreek Coffee Company Doors: 7:00 Show: 7:30 pm Please check the website for $10 FFOTM members/$12 general venue updates. $8 students/seniors/military Tickets available Firecreek, Band practice is open to all, every Rainbow’s End, Arizona Music Pro. Thursday evening from 7-9 pm at Join us for a rollicking Old Time Yee- The Kickstand Coffee Shop, 719 Haw Get-Down concert, and Cool to N Humphreys St, Flagstaff, AZ. be Square Dance to follow. All levels. Bring your boyfriend or girlfriend, Please visit ffotm.org for more bring your kids, bring your granny and information and ticket sale have some old fashioned kick up your locations. heels fun. Oldtime jam class TBA. AFF FRIE ST N RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED G D A S o L f F l T l C R I A S D U I M T I O N A L P.O. Box 23366 Flagstaff, Arizona, usa 86002 www.ffotm.org Bookman’s Monthly Performance & Workshop Series To benefit Young Jammers — for jammers of all ages. Third Saturdays of the month 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Free. February 15th Banjo Workshop features FFOTM members Bill Burke, Jesse Andersen and Ky Burt for all levels. We have limited banjos—bring your own. March 15 Ukulele Workshop with the kind folks and ukulele makers from Volcano Ukuleles. we have some ukes to share, but do bring your own. EARLY BIRD Pickin’ in the Pines US National Fingerstyle Champion Tickets on sale/Fun!Raiser Event Chris Proctor Solo The Sonoran Dogs FRI. March 28 Sat. March 22 Arizona Music Pro Listening Lounge Orpheum Lounge Reception: 6:00 Show: 7:30 pm Doors: 6:30 Show: 7:30 pm $12 FFOTM members/$14 general Blue Moon Trio Opening Tickets at Arizona Music Pro only (limited $12 FFOTM members/$14 general seating in very intimate setting) Tickets at Orpheum Box office (fees apply) One reviewer recently tried to capture the Formed in 2011, the Sonoran Dogs have essence of Chris Proctor’s music: “What to call exploded upon the Arizona bluegrass scene, his unique melange of styles? There’s an aspect performing at the Sedona, Wickenburg, of Americana in the echoes of Appalachian and Prescott, and PIP bluegrass festivals. The old-timey styles that are apparent, but there group is made up of seasoned veterans are also elements of jazz, Celtic folk, and a who have come together to enjoy bluegrass dash of blues in here somewhere. What Proctor music and friendship. They play a collection does is create guitar music that reflects the whole of traditional bluegrass standards, 2nd heritage of the instrument and still has his own generation new-grass tunes, and original distinct stamp — a tall order, but he’s up to the Check your mailing label for member- compositions. Workshops to follow Sunday job.” Master class to follow Sunday at AMP: ship expiration & visit ffotm.org to add at Thomas Byers Guitar Studio 11-12:30 pm: 11-12:30 pm: inquire through our website. your email to the e-caller mailing list. inquire through our website..
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