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September October 2010 Volume 15 No. 5 http://www.

.2 Kate Wolf Festival review... 3 Upcoming Events.

..... 4 The Sonoma County Folk Society presents a

1 September October 2010 Volume 15 No. 5 Golden Old Time Campout Advertise in FolkNotes SoCoFoSo upcoming events..2 Kate Wolf Festival review... 3 Upcoming Events Ukulele Undercurrents The Sonoma County Folk Society presents a very special concert Acoustic Music Jams Dance Dance October 8th, doors open at Dance 7:30, show at 8:00 On the Air KRCB SUBUD HALL 234 HUTCHINS AVE, On thesebastopol Air KRSH Lessons 6 For details see page 2 and Page Lessons Lessons

2 Notes from our President, Steve DeLap JUST WHO IS BILL STAINES, ANYWAY? As you might be able to tell from this Folk Notes front page, Bill Staines is coming to Subud Hall on Friday October 8th. If you re wondering just who this guy is, the following is his official biography with some of our own observations. After touring and playing concerts for over 41 years, you would think that musician and songwriter Bill Staines might think about slowing down, but that s just not the case. Bill continues to perform more than 175 shows a year and drives close to 70,000 miles getting to them. He is one of the most durable and beloved singers on the folk music scene today. Staines has twenty-six recordings to his credit and has written over three hundred songs, many of which have been recorded by the likes of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Makem and Clancy, Nanci Griffith, Glen Yarborough, and Jerry Jeff Walker. His music is sung at campfires and folk music gatherings, in homes and churches, all around the country. Songs like All God s Critters, The Roseville Fair, Child of Mine, and River, have become folk music classics. (One of our local favorites is Sweet Wyoming Home included on Bill s latest CD Old Dogs.) On stage, Staines is an intimate, compelling performer, out of the folk scene of the 60 s, encouraging his audience to sing with him on his chorus songs. He will mix in traditional tunes with his own contemporary folk ballads. His humorous tales of life on the road and observations of everyday people provide an entertaining blend of story and song. It s interesting to note that Bill, an excellent guitarist, plays the guitar left-handed, that is upside down and backwards ala Jez Low or Elizabeth Cotton. I have always wanted to bring something of value to people with my songs. I think that is important, to try to write beyond myself, to write to the great things that we all experience in our lives. For Bill, that is what folk music is all about--a music rich in the human experience and spirit. Bill has recorded two children s albums, The Happy Wanderer and One More River, both of which have won the coveted Parents Choice Award. His music has appeared in a number of films, including the HBO series Deadwood, Return of the Secaucus Seven, and Off and Running with Cyndi Lauper. Page 2 Staines has released two songbooks: If I Were a Word, Then I d be a Song published by Folk Legacy, and Music to Me published by Hal Leonard Corp. An illustrated book of his song All God s Critters was published in 2009 by Simon and Schuster with illustrations by talented artist Kadir Nelson. Bill s memoir, The Tour, was released in Nanci Griffith once wrote, Bill Staines has been my hero since He carries on where Woody left off, carrying on the tradition of stories and characters you wish you knew. When do you think it will be time to retire? someone asked Bill. He answered, In the words of my old friend, the late Tommy Makem, about ten o clock tonight. Though Bill passes through the west coast almost every October, we Sonoma County folks seldom get the chance to see him in our own back yard. Come see and hear him. You ll be glad you did! Friday, October 8th, 2010 Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins Avenue Sebastopol For details and to reserve tickets: Call: OR socofoso@yahoo.com Ticket prices: $15.00 for general admission $13.00 for SoCoFoSo members Doors open at 7:30, show at 8:00 Bill Staines in Concert Who is Bill Staines SoCoFoSo upcoming events..3 Golden Old Time Fest recap. 3 EARLE FEST Ukulele Undercurrents Acoustic Music Jams Dance Dance Dance On the Air KRCB On the Air KRSH Lessons Lessons Lessons 6

Sonoma County Folk Society sponsored upcoming events: Sept 24 Singers Circle? (info: 829-0883) October 8 Bill Staines in concert at Subud Hall October 22 Singers Circle?

3 Sonoma County Folk Society sponsored upcoming events: Sept 24 Singers Circle? (info: ) October 8 Bill Staines in concert at Subud Hall October 22 Singers Circle? (info: ) October 31 Pickin Potluck at Subud Hall For more information, go to The Golden Old Time Festival A recap and a thank you. from Mark Hogan With our spiffy new banner draped across Highway 128 announcing our presence, the California Bluegrass Association and the Sonoma County Folk Society presented the second Golden Old Time Campout at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California August While a good time was had by all, it would have been nice to have more people. There certainly is room for more campers. Obviously we need to continue to get the word out about this unique event. This year we added a new feature to the weekend. Old Time Music was played on Friday night at Lauren s restaurant across the street from the fairgrounds. Listeners were treated to a set by Suzy and Eric Thompson followed by the Knuckle Knockers. Saturday morning through the afternoon, folks attended many fine workshops about playing OTM on various instruments. Great practitioners including Eric Thompson, Evie Laden and John Pederson taught the workshops. It was also nice to see more locals attending the square dance on Saturday night. Intelligently engineered for the discerning musician Editor s Eye essays correspondence books scholastic & newsletters Laurie Reaume (707) lauriereaume@pon.net Do you want to advertise in FolkNotes? The Sonoma County Folk Society Board of Directors is very pleased to have Shubb, The Last Record Store and Jackalope Records advertising in our 2010 FolkNotes newsletters. If you are interested in promoting your business here, current rates are unbelievably low. For example, a business card sized ad is only $30/year, and is printed in all 6 issues! You can also opt for a one-time quarter-page ad for $25, or a half-page (either vertical or horizontal) for $50. For details, contact Steve Hogle at steves32@sonic.net I d like to thank some of our key volunteers. Janet Dove, treasurer of the SoCoFoSo who acted as the volunteer coordinator, Colleen Arroyo also of the folk society and the CBA for keeping track of the books. Steve DeLap for providing the sound for the square dance, and special thanks to Karen Heil of the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention for coordinating volunteers for the workshops. We will be working on a few changes for next year. Most notably a web site devoted specifically for this event to make getting the word out and buying tickets simpler. We ll keep you posted. Page 3 FOLK NOTES Published bi-monthly, 6 times a year Sonoma County Folk Society P o Box 9659 Santa Rosa CA For information, call

Other Upcoming events... Ukulele Undercurrents.

Winery, St Helena, CA 09/16/2010 - Weldon Kekauoha Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, 8:00 PM 510-644-2020 http://www.

org 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704 09/18/2010 - Napa Aloha Festival 10:00am - 6:00pm Location and contact

Redwoods, Guerneville Gates open at 5:00pm; Opening act (5:45pm) Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia Dance Troup;

org/#ledward Armstrong Redwoods State Park, Guerneville, CA Laurie Lewis performs there Friday night the 24th.

org 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704 PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDARS!

TO 5:00 P.M. For details call: 542-3798 MUCH PICKIN MUCH POTLUCKIN MUCH FUN!

4 Other Upcoming events... Ukulele Undercurrents... 09/11-12/ Wine County Uke Festival - St Helena Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm & Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm Beringer Winery, St Helena, CA 09/16/ Weldon Kekauoha Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, 8:00 PM Addison St, Berkeley, CA /18/ Napa Aloha Festival 10:00am - 6:00pm Location and contact the Napa Fairgrounds 09/25/ Ledward Kaapana - Aloha in the Grove - Old Grove Festival - Armstrong Redwoods, Guerneville Gates open at 5:00pm; Opening act (5:45pm) Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia Dance Troup; Ledward starts at 7:00pm; food & beverage (wine & beer) available; org/#ledward Armstrong Redwoods State Park, Guerneville, CA Laurie Lewis performs there Friday night the 24th. 09/29/ Ledward Kaapana Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, 08:00 PM Addison St, Berkeley, CA PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDARS! THE NEXT SoCoFoSo PICKIN POTLUCK is Sunday October 31st SUBUD HALL 234 HUTCHINS AVE, SEBASTOPOL 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. For details call: MUCH PICKIN MUCH POTLUCKIN MUCH FUN! 10/07/ Hawaiian Music & Dance in Yerba Buena Gardens - San Francisco 05:00 PM Performances by Halau Na Pua O Ka La akea and Faith Ako / 5:00pm - 9:00pm 10/ / Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu/Kumu Patrick presents 25 Years of Hula Palace of Fine Arts, SF Performances: Sat, 10/16-7:00pm; Sun, 10/17-3:00pm; Fri, 10/22-8:00pm; Sat, 10/23-8:00pm; Sun, 10/24-3:00pm 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA Page 4

Acoustic Music Jams : it s always fun to make your own music!

STATION RESTAURANT 16280 Main, Guerneville Slow Celtic Sessions 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7 to 9 PM, For details call: 869-0501 COFFEE CATZ 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, On Hwy 12 at the Train

For more information, contact Mark Hogan at: hogiemoon@comcast.

2:00 p.m.- 5:00 pm. Sebastopol Christian Church, the corner of Bodega Avenue and Jewell Street across from fire station and Ives Park. Hosted by Mike Davitz, mikedavitz@comcast.

5 Acoustic Music Jams : it s always fun to make your own music! THE REDWOOD CAFE 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati The Celtic Sessions, led by Janette Duncan and Roxanne Oliva Second Sunday of the month from 4 to 6 pm. For details call: MAIN ST. STATION RESTAURANT Main, Guerneville Slow Celtic Sessions 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7 to 9 PM, For details call: COFFEE CATZ 6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, On Hwy 12 at the Train Station, east end of town. Check it out every Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome at this CBA hosted event! Mark Hogan is a great host. Old-time, bluegrass, old country. For more information, contact Mark Hogan at: hogiemoon@comcast.net or call MURPHY S IRISH PUB 464 First St Sonoma First Sunday of the month, celtic jam For details call Gospel Music Jam Bluegrass & Old Time Music The 4th Sunday of each month, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 pm. Sebastopol Christian Church, the corner of Bodega Avenue and Jewell Street across from fire station and Ives Park. Hosted by Mike Davitz, mikedavitz@comcast.net or (707) Petaluma Moose Slo Jam Thursday nights at the Petaluma Moose Lodge, (except the fourth Thursday) 7:00 to 9:00 All skill levels welcome, all instruments welcome We ll keep it slow and focus on songs that everybody can play along with, no matter what skill level you re at. For info and details: , albertfarrens@msn.com Singer s Circle... Meets 4th Friday of most months. For information call Dennis Drury at Dance Dance Dance... Dance Away Contra and English dancing every weekend! Live music, lessons and callers. For detailed info contact: NBCDS Dance Line (707) or or info@nbcds.org Apple Tree Morris Weekly in Sebastopol. Information: or kalia@sbcglobal.net Sonoma County Folk Society Membership Application Please fill out and mail: - $10.00 Individual - $15.00 Family Make checks payable to SoCoFoSo. 2 Year special membership $17.50 Individual - $25.00 Family Mail to: SoCoFoSo, PO Box 9659 Santa Rosa CA (Please print) Name Address City State ZIP Phone comments: Contributions to the Sonoma County Folk Society are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Page 5

6 On the Air KRCB: Our own NPR Station at 91.1 or 90.9 FM Great programs, some of particular interest to folkies... Mondays: 8:00 to 10:00 PM Your Average Abalone, hosted by Johnny Bazzano, 1st and 3rd. The Fiddling Zone, hosted by Gus Garelick, Old Time fiddling, Bluegrass, Cajun, Swing, Klezmer and more 2nd and 4th. Tuesdays: 10:00 to Midnight Crossing Borders, World music Thursdays: 8:00 to 10:00 PM Freight Train Boogie, hosted by Bill Frater, Roots, Country, Folk, Blues, Rock etc. Saturdays: Noon to 1:00 PM Thistle and Shamrock, Celtic music Saturdays 1:00 to 5:00 PM Our Roots Are Showing, hosted by (alternating hosts) Robin Pressman and Steve DeLap. Folk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Blues, Bluegrass On the Air KRSH: 95.9FM Krush Uncorked Sundays 8-11 AM. Singer-songwriter acoustic and unplugged music with Bob Sala Krush Americana Monday evenings 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Old n new twang, Country, Americana and Roots Music with Bill Bowker Lessons Lessons Lessons Fiddle Lessons: Contra and Square dance styles, Celtic, Scandia and other International styles by ear and reading with music theory, Janette Duncan Lessons in guitar, old time banjo, piano and beginning accordion. With Ingrid Noyes, in Marshall, on the shores of Tomales Bay. For details: or ingrid10@sonic.net Kay Eskenazi loves to teach guitar, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Fingerstyle, Celtic and Classical styles. 707/ service@womensheartsandhands.com Music lessons at your location: note reading, theory, piano instruction for all ages. Laurie Steve Wharton teaches Bluegrass: banjo, Old Time banjo, Dulcimer, and Autoharp Learn to play Polish fiddle Nanette Fynan Play the String Bass: lessons in Sebastopol Bill Amatneek To our members, This space is available for you to offer your services of music lessons and related subjects, FREE! Sonoma County Folk Society PO Box 9659 Santa Rosa CA NEXT DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES October, 10th To Steve: steves32@sonic.net Printed on recycled paper

Four Shillings Short. In concert. November - December The Sonoma County Folk Society Presents: Aodh Óg Ó Tuama and Christy Martin

Four Shillings Short. In concert. November - December The Sonoma County Folk Society Presents: Aodh Óg Ó Tuama and Christy Martin November - December 2009 Volume 14 No. 6 http://www.socofoso.com The Presents: Aodh Óg Ó Tuama and Christy Martin Four Shillings Short In concert Music from the whole wide world Friday, November 6, 2009,