tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468295005109653747.post9190161907736917408..comments2021-10-30T07:02:25.199-04:00Comments on FIDDLE JAMMER: Who are the people in your neighborhood?Terhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735775224220157390noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468295005109653747.post-62955856119005116012010-08-26T23:02:25.644-04:002010-08-26T23:02:25.644-04:00Thanks for stopping by, y'all. Nice to know th...Thanks for stopping by, y'all. Nice to know that folks are out there reading and listening and giving such nice feedback!Terhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735775224220157390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468295005109653747.post-12475558096970575282010-08-26T21:44:07.034-04:002010-08-26T21:44:07.034-04:00I just want to let you know that I really apprecia...I just want to let you know that I really appreciate the tunes that you recorded from various OT events. I saw your link to this blog on Fiddle Hangout (you're on my friends list). I've fiddled for about 9 years playing NE Contra dance and Quebecois tunes. I joined an old time string band two years ago and I'm looking for all the tunes & technique that I can find. <br />Thanks again,<br />Sue H.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156010746368414411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468295005109653747.post-49650547527959717172010-08-10T09:06:00.403-04:002010-08-10T09:06:00.403-04:00Geez, I come here looking for a tune and find out ...Geez, I come here looking for a tune and find out you wrote about me months ago! LOL! Guess I should visit more often.<br /><br />Dance is awaiting the grant funding for the wood floor necessary, so it'll be awhile. But we did start another jam in the place where we'll be having the dance. So now I'm running one and helping run another.<br /><br />Our local OT community has really blossomed. Just to talk a bit more about how easy it can be-- Around 9 months back we needed a new venue. I sent out six emails to various churches and community centers and such. Explained we had no budget but would be willing to "sing for our supper" so to speak, and got two responses. We now jam at a wonderful church hall located a block from the highway exit in a lovely restored historic building with light/heat/ac/working bathrooms! We play a half dozen church events during the year in exchange for the privilege, and have had a couple of the church members join our jam. It's the perfect win-win!<br /><br />When I first got the jam started, I used folkjam.org, the various online Hangouts, and I put flyers out at ALL the local jams, including the Irish Trad and Bluegrass jams, as well as the OT jams. I also got us on our local PBS radio station calendar, and a mention on their weekly oldtime show (thanks to Tom Druckenmiller.) I also used Craigslist to let people know I was starting a jam. None of this promo cost a single penny, and it didn't take all that much time or effort.<br /><br />We're planning on starting a local fiddlecamp festival next summer/fall, so I'll keep you posted.bjhttp://doneinstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468295005109653747.post-83640361744416625022010-07-13T14:21:59.413-04:002010-07-13T14:21:59.413-04:00Ter
Totally agree. So many people say they can'...Ter<br />Totally agree. So many people say they can't find friends to play with... the Old Timey world is a friendly and welcoming one, as you bear witness. For one specific aid to finding music friends, try Folkjam.org which lists hundreds of ongoing jams around the country. <br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com