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$org \ APRIL PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP STRING INSTRUMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR DUMMIES Conducted by Jim Holland HTMA member and multi-instrumentalist Jim Holland will present the next premeeting workshop at 1:00$

1 !"#" $&%')(+*,--. Huntsvillefolk.org \ APRIL PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP STRING INSTRUMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR DUMMIES Conducted by Jim Holland HTMA member and multi-instrumentalist Jim Holland will present the next premeeting workshop at 1:00 on April 30 th in the library auditorium. Here s an overview of what Jim plans to present: 90% of all stringed instruments sold new are in need of adjustment. Ironically, entry level instruments are the most difficult to play for this reason, but even the costliest instruments often require setup work! We will demystify the critical adjustments of stringed instruments that make them easier to learn on and play, and produce better tone and volume. We will discuss string selection, pick or quill selection, how to adjust the "action", how to recognize fret wear, neck or fingerboard relief, nut height, bridge and saddle profiles, tuners, intonation, etc. Examples and demonstrations will include a guitar, dulcimer, mandolin, fiddle and both openback and resonator banjo. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, and bring any string instruments so we may assess them for possible adjustments to improve performance, and playing enjoyment. The Huntsville Traditional Music Association meets on the third Sunday of each month. Due to Easter Sunday conflicts, our next meeting is on: Sunday, April 30th 2:00-4:30 PM In the Huntsville Public Library Auditorium 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL Oh The Weather Inside is Frightful If you ve been part of our meetings/jams at the Library lately you know that some meat lockers are perhaps warmer than the auditorium! President Joe Berry checked with the Library on this situation. They report they are aware of the room s temperature and that a replacement part for the heating/cooling system is on the way to hopefully remedy the situation. Until then, bundle up! Inside this Issue: Page 2: Calendar of Events / Executive Board/ Mr. Bill s Gigs/Area Music Happenings Page 3: President s Notes/ Additional Performance Opportunities Page 4: Photo from March workshop/preview of May workshop

2 Saturday, April 8th, 1:00-5:00 PM Traditional and Old-time Jam (Free admission for musicians, regular admission for non-musicians) at Constitution Hall Village Sunday, April 30th, 2:00-4:30 PM Meeting / Jam session at the Huntsville Public Library auditorium. Workshop before meeting will begin at 1:00. Thursday, April 27th, 7:00 PM HTMA Coffeehouse at Old Church Burritt on the Mountain. Featured group will be local old-time string band Sandy River Ramblers. For more information on all HTMA meetings, concerts, coffeehouses, and other events, visit our website at President: Joe Berry alabamahoss@bellsouth.net Vice President: Jim Holland jhol111964@sprintmail.com Treasurer: Sylvia Williams sylvia.s.williams@pobox.com Secretary: Pat Long plong@hiwaay.net Publicity Chair: Sue Charles scharles32@mchsi.com Public Service Chair / Pres. Emeritus: Bill McCampbell: mccampbellwm@bellsouth.net Performance Chair: Jim Holland jhol111964@sprintmail.com Newsletter Editor: Pat Long plong@hiwaay.net Operations Chair: Jerry LeCroy jelecroy@knology.net APRIL 2006 NURSING HOME GIGS SUNDAY, APRIL 2 2:00 CARINGTON AT CARLTON COVE One Crown Circle Huntsville, AL NOTE DAY AND TIME (Sunday at 2:00) SATURDAY, APRIL 15 3:00 BROOKSHIRE 4320 Judith Lane Huntsville APRIL 22 3:00 MORNINGSIDE OF MADISON 49 Hughes Road MADISON APRIL 29 NOTE - 3:25 *PARK VIEW HEALTH CARE 2004 Max Luther Dr. Huntsville *NOTE: This is part of the Wyndham Park complex; it is located just west of the Wyndham Park entrance. Acoustic Café in Hayden, AL. Memorial Day Week-end May Featured acts include The Waybacks, The Red Stick Ramblers, Dread Clampitt and others. See Sandy River Ramblers to Perform at HTMA Coffeehouse April 27 th Sandy River Ramblers is a local string band whose repertoire consists primarily of Appalachian old-time fiddle tunes. Typical tunes played include Over the Waterfall, Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine and St. Anne's Reel with some vocals sprinkled in the mix. Members of the group include Don Evans (fiddle) and HTMA members Howard Bozeman (banjo), Paul Turner (guitar) and Pat Long (mandolin). /

HTMA President s Notes April 2006 What is the song and who is the author? Blacker than midnight, teeth lak flags of truce Blackest man in de whole St. Louis Blacker de berry sweeter is the juice.

3 HTMA President s Notes April 2006 What is the song and who is the author? Blacker than midnight, teeth lak flags of truce Blackest man in de whole St. Louis Blacker de berry sweeter is the juice. Do you recognize the song? Well, try again: A black headed gal make a freight train jump the track Said a black headed gal make a freight train jump the track But a red headed woman makes a preacher ball the Jack. Unless I miss my bet, Jerry LeCroy already has the answer. For the slower student, add this: I loves dat man lak a school boy loves his pie Lak a Kentucky Col nel loves his mint an rye I ll love ma baby till the day Ah die. The words were composed in the back room of a Memphis bar called PWee s. It was one of many blues tunes that came off Beale Street. The author, a son and grandson of preachers, both of whom were former slaves, was educated in the Teachers Agricultural and Mechanical College in our hometown, now known as Alabama A & M University. Feelin tomorrow lak Ah feel today Feel tomorrow lak Ah feel today I ll pack my trunk make ma get away. I dare say the author made the greatest contribution to music of anyone that has ever lived in Huntsville. He was born fifty mile down the river, but he came here for his formal schooling. He went other places for the remainder of his schooling: Been to de Gypsy to get ma fortune tole To de Gypsy done got ma fortune tole Cause I m most wile bout ma Jelly Roll. To tell this story, I have borrowed words from one of his many songs. He tried these words, and the music that went with the package, on several publishers, all of whom said, No Thanks, it won t sell. Lawd, a blond-headed woman makes a good man leave town, I said a blond-headed woman makes a good man leave town, But a red-headed woman makes a boy slap his papa down. He did leave Huntsville and Florence, the place where he was born in a log cabin on November 16, I ll pack my trunk make ma get away St. Louis woman wid her diamon rings Pulls dat man roun by her apron strings. He was truly a pioneer. His life and music are parts of our heritage. Who was he? Oh ashes to ashes and dust to dust, I said ashes to ashes and dust to dust, If my blues don t get you my jazzing must. Joe M. Berry Additional Performance Opportunities Available! Center for Development Learning: HTMA s annual performance for the disabled children at the Center for Development Learning will be Tuesday, April 11 th 9:00 am 11:00 am. This event is under the auspices of the Du Midi Club of Huntsville. The Center is located at 2901 Fairbanks St., Huntsville Please consider coming to play if you are able! Contact Bill McCampbell ( ) for further information. Folk Week at Constitution Hall Village: HTMA members are invited to play at Constitution Hall Village Folk Week April 24 th -28 th. Music will be played between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Please contact the Autoharp Man James Smith at (dr.james.smith@netzero.net) for further information. Brookshire Hospitality Wednesday, April 26, at 1:00 pm we are invited to have food and a fun time at Brookshire (4320 Judith Lane) with Activities Director Lawanda Jones and others. Contact Bill McCampbell ( ) for further information. IN MEMORY OF TRAVIS WIMBERLY Upright bass player Travis Wimberly passed away a few weeks ago. Some of you may have known Travis from when he played his bass at Constitution Hall Village and Early Works jams. He was also the longtime bass player for Swing Shift, a local swing band. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 8 9 :3; < 9==9>?

G Pictured at left: Howard Bozeman explains techniques and tunings of the hammered dulcimer to an appreciative group at the March pre-meeting workshop.

Photo courtesy of Lou Beasley May Pre-Meeting Workshop: Mandolin Mayhem A seminar on mandolin family instruments will be held at the Huntsville Public Library auditorium on May 21 st, at 1:00 pm.

4 G Pictured at left: Howard Bozeman explains techniques and tunings of the hammered dulcimer to an appreciative group at the March pre-meeting workshop. Thanks to Howard for an informative session and the beautiful music! Photo courtesy of Lou Beasley May Pre-Meeting Workshop: Mandolin Mayhem A seminar on mandolin family instruments will be held at the Huntsville Public Library auditorium on May 21 st, at 1:00 pm. Shelley Heard will be demonstrating mandolins of various makes and vintages including the lesser known Mando-cello, Mandola and Octave mandolin. Music arranged for mandolin quartet will be performed by the Catatonic Quartet (Pat Long - first mandolin, John Abbot - second mandolin, Greg Franks - mandola and Shelley Heard - mando-cello). Yep, they call it Cat Music. Hope to see you A B3C D AEEAF

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Huntsville Traditional Music Association Newsletter

Huntsville Traditional Music Association Newsletter Volume 44, Issue 3 Huntsvillefolk.org March 2010 The Huntsville Traditional Music Association meets on the third Sunday of each month Our next meeting