Upcoming concerts: ( www.floridafolkmusic.org) - Ormond Beach, FL

2008 - all below are in Ormond Beach unless noted otherwise

May - Sept, 2008 - - No concerts but may be some "jams" and other "all of a sudden happenings

October, 2008 - - No concerts - travelling

November, 2008 - - First Saturday @ Barberville

December 28th (Sunday), 2008 - - Jack Williams annual Holiday Concert - Potluck at 5pm, Concert at 7pm - Jack Williams annual holiday concert - $15




2009 - all below are in Ormond Beach unless noted otherwise

January 24 (Saturday), 2009 - - David Mallett - - Ormond Beach, Fl   7:00 p.m.

Feb 21st. (Saturday), 2009 - - Roy Book Binder - - Ormond Beach, Fl   7:00 p.m

March, 2009 - - No concerts this month - travelling

April - - >>> Not scheduling any concerts at this time until travel plans solidified



Upcoming Festivals & Special Events:

2008

August 2 (Saturday), 2008 - Barberville, at Pioneer Settlement - the FIRST monthly open jam with plenty of jam areas, workshops, maybe a dance and great beginnings for what will become a monthly event planned for the first Saturday of each month - only $6 per person for the whole day for ages13 and up ($4 for ages 5-12, under 5 free) - light food (hot dogs, burgers, etc.) and beverages available.
Barberville - HWY 40 ~ Just West of HWY 17 - Lawn Chairs, Blankets, and Seat Cushions are all welcome
No Coolers, Outside Food, or Alcoholic Beverages - Sorry, but NO  PETS  ALLOWED  ON  SETTLEMENT GROUNDS
More info tba. - www.pioneersettlement.org
Workshops scheduled so far:
1) Beginning Guitar - "I can teach you to play a tune in 1 hour or less on guitar" - Jenn Weidley
2) Beginning Recorder - Jenn Weidley
3) Fiddle - Katie Waller
4) Beginning Scottish Style Bodhran - Chuck Spano
5) Introduction to simple percussion accompaniment in a jam setting - Chuck Spano
6) Beginning/Intermediate/ Advanced Clawhammer-Old Time banjo with Ron Whisler and Pete Easton - if
    there's sufficient interest we'll offer all 3 different workshops so let us know!!!


October 11-12th (Sat-Sunday), 2008 - - 11th Annual lake County Folk Festival
This is one NOT to miss - always a great time, stroll along the downtown area (no charge) and visit the various music venues scattered throughout the downtown and park area.

October 24-26, 2008 - O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat - Midlothian, TEXAS - a three-day music camp called the O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat where traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute, harp, whistle, Uilleann pipes, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, accordion, concertina, bodhran and piano will be taught. They also have classes in singing in both Irish Gaelic and English and a large number of music enrichment classes.  Seven internationally-respected Irish players will join the teaching staff this year as guest instructors including Matt Cranitch and James Kelly on fiddle, Mick Moloney on tenor banjo, Mickey Dunne on Uilleann pipes, June McCormack on flute, Pat Egan on guitar and Danny O'Flaherty on singing ballads.  For more information, please visit our website at www.oflahertyretreat.org .  The event is organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society, a non-profit group whose mission is to assist and encourage people in their learning and playing of traditional Irish music through educational programs and performance events.

November 14-15th (Fri-Saturday), 2008 - - Autoharp and Dulcimer Retreat - Stephen Foster Cultural Center, White Springs, Florida

December 5-7 (Friday-Sunday), 2008 - - Suwannee Old Time Music Weekend
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FL

Confirmed instructors are the Haywire Gang, Mac Benford, John Hoffmann, and Paula Bradley.
Also, Chuck Levy .... more details as they become available.
Info/reg form:  www.floridafolkmusic.org/ suwanee-1208.htm


2009

March 13/14 (Fri-Sat), 2009 - - Florida Old Time Music Championship - at the Sertoma Yount Rach, Dade City
www.fotmc.org


Recurring - Ongoing Events/Venues which have music on a regular basis:

Daytona Beach - The Hot Spot Coffee Shoppe - 1216 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-236-0518 - this is north of Beville Road on the west side of US-1 - Gus and Marcia are the best of hosts - they have an open mic mid-day on Tuesdays, instructional/workshops on Wednesday evening (7pm, Slo Jam right now), Open Mics on Thurs and Friday evenings (7pm), and various events on Saturdays - check out the site for the events calendar - www.hotspotcoffeeshoppe.com


Eustis - Women's Club -
June 21, 2008…Doug Spears   (donation $7.00)
July 19, 2008…Jonathan Hodge   (donation $7.00)
Aug 16, 2008…2PM Band - Mike Jurgensen  (donation $7.00)
Sept. 20, 2008…Richard Gilewitz   (donation $8.50)
Oct. 18, 2008…New River Blue Grass Band   (donation $8.00)
Nov. 15, 2008…Rod MacDonald   (donation $7.00)

Lake Eustis Folk
Stage Concert & Jam Session
Woman's Club of Eustis
227 N. Center St.
Eustis, FL 32727 -  For  Info: Joe or Mary 352-253-6448 or Marvyn Rivett marvynrivett@mac.com

Covered Dish Dinner 7 pm - Concert 8 - 9 pm  Jam Circle 9 to 10:30 pm

PLEASE BRING: Your favorite covered dish and non-alcoholic beverage,  your instrument and/or voice, or just come to listen and enjoy!
Donations vary: $7.00 - $10.00 per person

DIRECTIONS:
Downtown Eustis via SR 19. Head east on Clifford St; club is on the corner of Center and Clifford. Park behind club house. Overflow parking behind Loving Care Nursing Home across the street,  or Eustis Library,  on the intersection of Center and McDonald.

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Longwood - Circle Jam - 3rd Fridays
Jam: LONGWOOD LIVE- Folk Jam  (Round Robin Format)
 Who: All muscians interested in acoustic music
                                      AND
      anyone that would like to listen and enjoy the variety of the evening.
 What: Free evening of live music
 When: 3rd Friday of the month
 Where:Longwood Community Center in lovely historic downtown Longwood.
 
For directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f= q&hl=en&geocode=&q=200+West+ Warren+Avenue,+Longwood,+ Florida+32750&sll=59.712097,- 95.625&sspn=29.697813,118. 828125&ie=UTF8&ll=28.704855,- 81.348481&spn=0.012384,0. 029011&z=15&iwloc=addr <>
 
If you have any questions, feel free to call 321-303-6464 or email music@jubals-kin.com


Chuck Spano
Florida Folk Music.org
www.floridafolkmusic.org
Email:  yoda2@bellsouth.net
(386)-672-4574 or cell at 386-852-5436


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