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December 2020 Newsletter December 2020 Newsletter Musical Heritage Center, aka… The Fiddle & Pick Hello Everyone, I hope this letter finds you well. I find it doesn’t take much to know that I have so much to be thankful for. Even in trying times, we learn so much and grow in faith. We had a very different November then ever for multiple reasons; one of which was our beloved annual Irish Music Weekend was not able to be as it has been our tradition and our biggest MHC event for the past 12 years. Despite obstacles, we were most fortunate to have two virtual workshops hosted by Rose Conway-Flanagan on Irish fiddle and Andy Kruspe on the Bodhran (Irish drum). I thank them so much for their time and talent and expertise! Both Andy & Rose have been instructors multiple years (Rose has been here for all the years) and it is such a blessing to have their hosted workshops as a “marker” for our 12th annual IMW! God willing, I cannot wait to have them back again along with so many other great instructors on all the Irish instruments at our 13th annual Irish Music Weekend Nov 11-13, 2021! ~ Reflections on November: First weekend of November Tim & Gretchen went to the Bluegrass Hall of Fame Museum in Owensboro Kentucky. I was very impressed by the Riverfront Park and the New Hall of Fame museum! I thought about how fun it would be to have a Fiddle & Pick group field trip there someday! Like all events these days, there were adjustments. Tim was slated to play a concert with Rodney Dillard. The private event was a concert, dinner and jam for the patrons & board members. Unfortunately Rodney had a very bad ear infection and so went to plan B. The creative and talented Chris Joslin, Director of the New Bluegrass Hall of Fame Museum put together a band. Chris is a great banjo/dobro player and singer , and the museum’s music education Director, Randy Ianham is a multi-instrumentals including being a great fiddler. Add in Tim May on guitar, Vicki Vaughn on Bass & vocals and Daniel Amiek on mandolin. They picked and sang a little rehearsal back stage, took a break at the board member/patron’s dinner; came back and played a kickin’ bluegrass show! Mckenzie, a young student played a couple tunes on stage with the band. She is learning fiddle with Randy through the museums outreach program. Way to go! It was a weekend with good friends, music, nice hotel and we loved the walk on the Riverfront. I had a surreal experience as I gave myself a private museum tour during their rehearsal (I was the only one in the museum). I was really feeling the “lonesome” in there with my own bluegrass world! We enjoyed participating in the small group jams after the concert. Our long time friend, Dan Miller is the editor of Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (which the Museum now owns). Check out the first issue with Beck Buller on the cover. Also check out Tim May’s article: an interview with David Harvey, Master luthier at Gibson Mandolin division. Other blessings in November: Big THANK YOU goes out to Leslie & Randy Lyles who offered to let us host our 13th annual Student Christmas Holiday Concert in the BARN at HAYSHED FARMS! Blessing from Lorri Westbrook, was a donation (in memory of loved ones) to the CES memorial fund. This fund solely pays for lessons for kids that need our help. The fund was about empty. Announcements : Last month newsletter we announced we have a new guitar and voice teacher! Erinn Peet – Lukes will start teaching in early January. Erinn is great with kids and adults and we also are excited about her voice instruction and songwriting and her interest in kids activities! I would like to start taking names now for starting up a Kids ukulelee class in January! This will have to be limited to a small groups. For safety and organizational reasons we need to have a head count and then proceed with a simple registration. If you wanted to attend a ukulele class learn uke in a private lesson or group class Text 615-812-2192 and say “uke” in the memo to inquire. Also text or voice mail if you want voice & guitar lessons with Erinn starting in Jan. Our continuing small group jams have been very good for all ages mental health. We are careful and thoughtful as we continue to offer this small group activity. See our Jam schedules! We have not started up the Jazz night. We will announce it when we do. Miss you Jazzers! LESSONS on many instruments and styles of music available: We have many teachers online and also lessons in person. We meet you where you are musically. Any age, style, no experience needed. We have instructors with different areas of expertise. If you are interested in lessons, please Text Gretchen 615-812-2192 to inquire. We can chat about the style of music that inspired you to pursue playing an instrument, what might be your goals, and we can find the best fit for what instructor most suits your needs. Other important Sneak Peeks : The next big challenge! Dec 6 Student Christmas Holiday Concert in the Barn at the Hayshed Farm in Kingston Springs! Rehearsal 1:00 / Concert 3:00 Dress warm (layers). Bring a water bottle and eat before you come to the rehearsal. Note: Gretchen needs some volunteers to set up the day before. Vol please Text 615- 812-2192 Meet 12:30 at FP to load or haul chairs & tables from fiddle & pick to the site (and need help to get items back to FP afterwards ) . WE Haul ladders to and fro, as we will hang a couple of wind tarps at one end of the barn. “Tarp Help” can meet at the farm at 2:00 or just before. Also bringing heaters. The venue is easy to social distance. If very terrible weather, we may have to reschedule. The “Practice Goal” is what most important! It will be a great experience for ALL! Dec 3 Christmas at the Library Porch in Kingston Springs. EG Smith. Gret & Tim will be playing across the street afterwards at the Fillin’ Station (Dec 3, 10 & 17) Dec 11 EG Smith & Gretchen play show for FOSSILS luncheon (friends over 60 seasoned in life’s society) Dec 13 Gret, Keira, Keller, and Dante play Christmas songs service in Columbia TN. Dec 19 PLAIDGRASS (Gretchen & Tim) Winter Wonder at “THE LAND”; This has become a favorite tradition! Tim and Gretchen play a 40 min set then host a special KIDS JAM after. Jan 7-9 , 2021 “Eighth of January” Old-Time Music Weekend aka… “EOJ”! Might host outside scheduled Jams somewhere ; got some ideas up my sleeve!!! Stay tuned… Closing I would like to say THANK YOU to all our clientele that have supported the vision of Musical Heritage Center at the Fiddle & Pick. You are the heartbeat! Musically Yours, Miss Gretchen americelticowboy @comcast.net ps see the following attachments for updates on hosted Jams, student Barn Concert, and Winter Wonder at the Land. See You on the Fun Way! Teaching the Stars of Tomorrow TODAY KIDS JAM Nights 2020 & 2021 1 st & 3 rd Mondays Dec 7 Last Kids Jam of the year at Fiddle & Pick! Dec 19 Jam on location: Winter Wonder at the Land! 2:45pm (intermediate-advanced jam) Jan 4 & 18, 2021 Back in the game again! This Jam is Free and open to the public; Donations are accepted to help with the electric bill. 456 Hwy 70 Pegram, TN 37143 ph 615-812-2192 SLOWJAMMERS NIGHT 2020 & 2021 Bluegrass and more… All AGES multi-level inclusive Jam Meeting on the 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:00-9:00pm Dec 14 Jan 11 & 25, 2021 Hosted by Gretchen Don’t be shy, come join in on the fun! This Jam is Free and open to the public; donations are accepted to help with the electric bill. 456 Hwy 70 Pegram, TN 37143 ph 615-812-2192 OLD-TIME JAM Dec 2020 & 2021 1st & 3rd Tues Night 7:15-9:15 Dec 1 & 15 Jan 5 & 19 (masks encouraged) This Jam is Free and open to the public; donations are accepted to help with the electric bill. 456 Hwy 70 Pegram, TN 37143 ph 615-812-2192 WWW.FIDDLEandPick.com .
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