Happy Holidays to All
We had a very good turn out for our Christmas sing along at the Willows. There were a lucky 13 players and a very full audience. Thanks go out to Walter and Barbara Roberts for organizing the event and printing up the program with a special thanks to BJ for phoning and emailing to keep us on track. Walter, Barbara, BJ and Cindy did a fantastic job with background information on the tunes.We now know where Jingle Bells originated as well as how to play a dreidel game. It was a fun day for the players as well as the singers. We are hoping to keep this momentum going into the new year . Our first practice will be at the Willows at 11:00 on Wednesday, January 7th. Come with some ideas of tunes you would like to have the group play.
Wishing you all the best in 2015, Happy New Year
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
December, 2014 Program List
Old Joe Clark
Christmas Is Coming
I Have a Little Dreidel
Black Mountain Rag
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
Away in A Manger
Ode to Joy
Joy to the World
Angels We Have Heard on High
Little Drummer Boy
Good King Wenceslas
O Hanakkah
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Christmas Is Coming
I Have a Little Dreidel
Black Mountain Rag
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
Away in A Manger
Ode to Joy
Joy to the World
Angels We Have Heard on High
Little Drummer Boy
Good King Wenceslas
O Hanakkah
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
December, 2014 Meeting Announcememt
Surprise! We are having a little community get together for December at the Willows Retirement Facility in Bellingham .( See directions below.) We will not be meeting at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship this month.
We will be playing a program of seasonal music for the residents of the Willows beginning at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 13th . (Please arrive early at 1:00 for setup if you are coming.) You are welcome to come play, sing or both and don't feel you have to play all music.
The Willows is next to St. Joseph Hospital. You pass the hospital and take left turn going by St. Francis Rehab Facility.
We will be in the Fireside room, second floor. You can ask at front desk.
Willows Retirement Community 3115 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225.
We will be playing a program of seasonal music for the residents of the Willows beginning at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 13th . (Please arrive early at 1:00 for setup if you are coming.) You are welcome to come play, sing or both and don't feel you have to play all music.
The Willows is next to St. Joseph Hospital. You pass the hospital and take left turn going by St. Francis Rehab Facility.
We will be in the Fireside room, second floor. You can ask at front desk.
Willows Retirement Community 3115 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Holiday Practice Group
The group will be doing a holiday sing along at the Willows for the Dec. meeting. The practices for the group will all be at the Willows and schedule is:
We will be playing several traditional carols, Old Joe Clark, a few Hanukkah tunes. This is a fun singing and playing event and not a concert so please come and practice or just come Dec. 13th and play one tune or more than one, sing and enjoy the company of those who live at the Willows.
So far the list of tunes includes:
Sat. Nov. 22 @1:00Wed. Dec. 3 @2:00Sat. Dec. 6 @1:00Wed. Dec 10 @11:00
We will be playing several traditional carols, Old Joe Clark, a few Hanukkah tunes. This is a fun singing and playing event and not a concert so please come and practice or just come Dec. 13th and play one tune or more than one, sing and enjoy the company of those who live at the Willows.
So far the list of tunes includes:
- I Have a Little Dreidel
- Black Mountain Rag
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Ode to Joy
- Jingle Bells
- Away in a Manger
- Joy to the World
- Good King Wenceslas
- Silent Night
- Little Drummer Boy
- Oh, Hanukkah
- Christmas is Coming
- Deck the Halls
- Old Joe Clark
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
November, 2014 Meeting Report
There was a good turnout for the November meeting, and members welcomed the addition of the hammered dulcimer which played along with chords. Several holiday tunes were practiced as well as club tunes. Looking forward to a good turnout for December and planning on a little holiday cheer to help us celebrate.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Next Group Session
In preparation for the Club performance at the Willows on the 2nd Saturday in December, a group playing session is scheduled on Wednesday, November 12th, at the Willows, starting at 10AM. Later . . .
Friday, October 31, 2014
Dulcimer practice 11/5
This week (11/5) practice will be at the Willows at 10AM, 3115 Squalicum Parkway.
The Willows is the retirement community next to St. Joseph Hospital. Once you have gone past hospital take first left and go to main entrance of Willows and drive around entrance and go left to end of parking lot. Enter at end of building and Barb or Walt will be there to let you in. The practice room is down hall on your left.
The Willows is the retirement community next to St. Joseph Hospital. Once you have gone past hospital take first left and go to main entrance of Willows and drive around entrance and go left to end of parking lot. Enter at end of building and Barb or Walt will be there to let you in. The practice room is down hall on your left.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
October, 2014 Meeting Report
October blew in with two returning members and our nice steady group. We returned to many of our older favorite tunes; Old Joe, June Apple.... We actually enjoyed singing along to a few of them. "Yesterday's Treasures" really caught our attention with the beautiful words, and we'll be revisiting this tune often. Thanks to all who joined us this month and hope to see more of you in Nov.
Friday, October 3, 2014
October, 2014 Meeting Announcement
Our next scheduled monthly meeting is on October 11, 2014.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site. Let's make the mountain dulcimer a vibrant part of our community.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site. Let's make the mountain dulcimer a vibrant part of our community.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
September, 2014 BDC Meeting Report
Perhaps because of the beautiful weather on Saturday, only two (2) Club members, in addition to Bj Morgan and myself, made it to this meeting of the Bellingham Dulcimer Club. Too bad as lots of historical information about the Appalachian mountain dulcimer was provided, and several toe-tapping tunes were shared. Later . . .
Saturday, August 30, 2014
More Regarding September, 2014 BDC Meeting
Actually, B.J. Morton and I will be co-hosting this next Club meeting. Since I have not attended since April, BJ's assistance is essential - and very much appreciated! In the hope that many players will attend this meeting, please be advised that I reserve the right to "change up" what we might share at the meeting. Until 9/13, later . . . Clay
Friday, August 29, 2014
September, 2014 Meeting Announcement
Our next scheduled monthly meeting is on September 13, 2014.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site. I will not be able to be there and Clay Butler has agreed to come and host this meeting. So please come and welcome Clay back . . .
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site. I will not be able to be there and Clay Butler has agreed to come and host this meeting. So please come and welcome Clay back . . .
Saturday, August 16, 2014
August, 2014 Meeting Report
There were 6 brave souls who came out this month. We practiced some finger placements with running up and down the scale to warm up. We did attempt to get a little more practice with Nutfactory Shuffle and maybe ready to put it altogether next month. Then, we had a nice time of playing some familiar tunes. Until next month, keep strummin'!
Monday, July 28, 2014
August, 2014 Meeting Announcement
Our next scheduled monthly meeting is on August 9, 2014.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
July, 2014 Meeting Report
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and 4 of us played a round of club tunes. There is always something to learn about playing with a group; practicing chords, melody and harmonies etc. We would love to see more participation as we approach the fall; whether changing the time of day (Would morning be better?) or day of week, etc. Please let us know if there is an idea that you have to make this a better club.
Monday, June 30, 2014
July, 2014 Meeting Announcement
Our next scheduled monthly meeting in on July 12, 2014.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
This month we will just have a good old jam. A couple of us are going to Dulcimer camp and will try to bring back some tidbits for all! Looking forward to just some plain old strummin!
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
This month we will just have a good old jam. A couple of us are going to Dulcimer camp and will try to bring back some tidbits for all! Looking forward to just some plain old strummin!
Friday, June 20, 2014
June, 2014 Meeting Report
It really was a "June Jam " and attended by seven hearty souls with a new comer, Ed, who came up from Oak Harbor. After playing through our repertoire, I introduced a new version of "Cluck Old Hen", and we familiarized ourselves quite quickly to it, having a lively round. We played through many old favorites with about 4 versions of "Boil Cabbage". We are developing our Arpeggio playing and it sounds and feels so good! Along with the different strumming, we practiced blending tunes and using harmonies. Thanks to all who attended and looking forward to next month.
Monday, May 26, 2014
"Bile" Revisited
Just added some more tab from last month's meeting. Click on "Club Music", above, and then scroll down to where it reads "ADDED 5/26/14" and you will find a link to "Boil Them Cabbage", strummed and picked, in three different picking patterns.
June, 2014 Meeting Announcement
Our next scheduled monthly meeting in on June 14, 2014.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
In June we will be reviewing Mississippi Sawyer, Farther Along and Yesterday's Treasures. We will also add to our Boil Them Cabbage repertoire the Arpeggios. Our new tune will be the Dave Haas version of Cluck Old Hen. If you have Dave's Fun Fiddle Tunes, bring it along. (This tune uses a capo so bring one and we will have an extra if you need to try one.)
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle", so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
In June we will be reviewing Mississippi Sawyer, Farther Along and Yesterday's Treasures. We will also add to our Boil Them Cabbage repertoire the Arpeggios. Our new tune will be the Dave Haas version of Cluck Old Hen. If you have Dave's Fun Fiddle Tunes, bring it along. (This tune uses a capo so bring one and we will have an extra if you need to try one.)
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Yesterday's Treasures
Just put tab for "Yesterday's Treasures" on the site. Click on "Club Music", above, and then scroll down to where it reads "ADDED 5/15/14" and you will find a link to Tull Glazner's tab of this Seth Stone tune. Later . . .
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
May 2014 Meeting Report
May brought a smaller group for our get together, 4 in all, but we had plenty of strummin time. After our warm up with the familiar tunes Gillian introduced "Yesterday's Treasures" by Sam Stone, a very pretty tune. After getting that under our fingers we moved playing some arpeggios for a familiar tune "Boil that Cabbage". We then revisited "Harrison Town" and many other club songs. It was a very enjoyable time even though we were so few. Hope everyone enjoyed their May celebration and will be back with us in June.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
May, 2014 Meeting Announcement
May 10 is our next scheduled monthly meeting.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle" so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle" so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Oh, My Darling Clementine
Just put tab for "Oh, My Darling Clementine" on the site. Click on "Club Music", above, and then scroll down to where it reads "ADDED 4/17/14" and you will find a link to two (2) versions of the tab for this tune that I shared with those in attendance at the April Club meeting. Later . . .
Sunday, April 13, 2014
April, 2014 BDC Meeting Report
Darcy Fusch led a small group of us in some inspired mountain dulcimer playing at our Club meeting yesterday. After warming up with "Happy Land", we moved on - pun intended - to "Farther Along" and then continued with "Streets of Laredo", "Crooked Ridge", "Old Joe Clark" and "June Apple". Darcy's presentation regarding "thoughtful" - again, pun intended - fretting, including an insightful approach to "Mississippi Sawyer", was awesome! There are some pics from yesterday's meeting posted at "Club Pics". Check them out. Later . . .
Sunday, March 30, 2014
April, 2014 Meeting Announcement
April 12 is our next scheduled monthly meeting.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle" so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30-3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of the meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune. The second half of the meeting is "Song Circle" so please come with some tunes in mind. There is a list of our practiced songs further on this site.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Streets of Laredo
Just put tab for "Streets of Laredo" on the site. Click on "Club Music", above, and then scroll down to where it reads "ADDED 3/18/14" and you will find links to two (2) versions of the tab for this tune. Later . . .
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
March, 2014 Meeting Report
It was a good Anniversary #5 meeting. We had 8 people attending and one of the club founders, Jerry Kramer. We had some snacks and soda provided by Darcy which we enjoyed during a break. It was good to break in the middle and visit with others in group, we will continue this format in the future. We reviewed our 3 songs, "Groundhog", "Farther Along" and "Crooked Ridge" and then held a bit of discussion on flat picking. This was another idea that maybe we could discuss some terminology each time so that we are educating ourselves along the way. Louise did a great job at introducing "Streets of Laredo". After break we had a song circle and a few of us played until 4! Thanks to all for participating and missed those who just couldn't make it this time. Hope to see you all in April.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Another Source of Information
Ran across this "dulcimer-related" group on Facebook. It's a source of some interesting information about these instrumentS. To access it, click here. Later . . .
Thursday, February 27, 2014
March, 2014 Meeting Announcement
March 8 is our next scheduled monthly meeting, and I do believe this is our 5th Anniversary as a Club so come celebrate with us.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30 -3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune and ending with more the traditional song circle.
The tunes we will be reviewing this month are "Groundhog", "Farther Away" and "Crooked Ridge" . We will begin with "Happy Land" as usual.
Haven't lined up a new tune yet for this month so if anyone is interested please let me know. I have "Streets of Laredo" as a possibility, after that we are open to play whatever you would like. It would be nice if everyone calls a tune so please look at our play list for suggestions.
Hope to see lots of friendly faces this month.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30 -3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune and ending with more the traditional song circle.
The tunes we will be reviewing this month are "Groundhog", "Farther Away" and "Crooked Ridge" . We will begin with "Happy Land" as usual.
Haven't lined up a new tune yet for this month so if anyone is interested please let me know. I have "Streets of Laredo" as a possibility, after that we are open to play whatever you would like. It would be nice if everyone calls a tune so please look at our play list for suggestions.
Hope to see lots of friendly faces this month.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
NEW Dulcimer-Related Facebook Page
Been working on a new Facebook Page that focuses primarily on information related to the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. You might want to check it out here. Later . . .
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Some History
Here's a link to some interesting historical information about the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Right click here. Later . .
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tablature and Lyrics for "Groundhog"
Thanks to Jerry Kramer for sharing "Groundhog" with Club members who attended last Saturday's meeting. At "Club Music", above, there are two (2) tabs, Jerry's and another for us "sight-challenged" folks. The latter also includes an "alternate" fret (9 on the middle string) for folks who do not have an extra "61/2" or "6+" fret on their dulcimer. Lyrics are also included. Later . . .
Monday, February 10, 2014
February, 2014 Meeting Report
We had a good turnout for our February meeting: 7 of us and a few visitors. After reviewing our 4 tunes, Jerry taught us "Groundhog", a great quick tune which gets us to stretch ourselves into the upper range of our fret boards, so we will be ready to go for next February. We then called some tunes such as "Lynchburg Town", "New River Train", "Fiddling Around with Bile", "Soldiers Joy", John Ryan's, "Butcher's Gap" and more.
Would love to keep this group growing musically as well as member attendance. We welcome all new and experienced players. Would like to explore new songs in different tunings and styles. So just let us know what your interests are! Hope to see you all in March.
Would love to keep this group growing musically as well as member attendance. We welcome all new and experienced players. Would like to explore new songs in different tunings and styles. So just let us know what your interests are! Hope to see you all in March.
Friday, January 31, 2014
February, 2014 Meeting Announcement
February is upon us, and I extend heartfelt thanks to all of you who have supported this club and played along with us through the years.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30 -3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of meeting is is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune and ending with more traditional songs.
This month we will try for a bit of snack and social time; I will bring hearty treats to eat!
Song list for this month will be "Happy Land", "Acres of Clams", "Crooked Ridge" and "Spanish Fandango". Still hoping to learn "Groundhog Day", if Jerry is there. Then we can just strum to all the oldies but goodies.
Hope to see you there, keep strummin!
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30 -3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of meeting is is spent reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune and ending with more traditional songs.
This month we will try for a bit of snack and social time; I will bring hearty treats to eat!
Song list for this month will be "Happy Land", "Acres of Clams", "Crooked Ridge" and "Spanish Fandango". Still hoping to learn "Groundhog Day", if Jerry is there. Then we can just strum to all the oldies but goodies.
Hope to see you there, keep strummin!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Another Good Man Passes On
I just learned, while checking a recent posting on Heidi Muller's Facebook page, that T.R. Ritchie died this morning. For more information, click HERE. Later . . .
He Will Be Sorely Missed
The world lost a wonderful human being yesterday, as Pete Seeger died at the age of 94. For more about this remarkable man, you can visit here. Later . . .
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Club Tunes
2014 Club Song Titles:
FARTHER ALONG
GROUNDHOG
STREETS OF LAREDO
2013 Club Song Titles:
The following is a list of songs, in alphabetical order, that have been played at Club meetings between May and December, 2013
ACRES OF CLAMS
A SOALIN
BUTCHERS GAP
A SOALIN
BUTCHERS GAP
CLUCK OLD HEN
CROOKED RIDGE
HAPPY LAND
HARRISON TOWN
JUNE APPLE
HARRISON TOWN
JUNE APPLE
LADY MARY
LYNCHBURG TOWN
LYNCHBURG TOWN
NEW RIVER TRAIN
OLD JOE CLARK
RHYTHUM
RIVER
RHYTHUM
RIVER
SPANISH FANDANGO
THE THREE RAVENS
THE THREE RAVENS
WHISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST
WILDWOOD FLOWER
Friday, January 17, 2014
Moved Away
Pat Madden joined the BDC in October, 2011, when the Club began meeting on 2nd Saturday afternoons at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. I recently exchanged E-Mails with her and learned that she and Bill have moved back to Florida permanently. Club members will certainly miss her joyful participation in our Song Circles. Since the Maddens have close relatives in our area who they will likely visit from time to time, hopefully Pat can share a tune or two with us in the future. Later . . .
Monday, January 13, 2014
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas 2014
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas will take place June 30 - July 6, 2014. Presenters will be Karen Mueller, Pam Weeks, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. Wallowa Lake is in NE Oregon's Wallowa Mountains. For information, contact Heidi Muller at <heidi.muller.music@gmail.com> or 304-382-9422. Sponsored by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance. Register online: www.wvmusicalliance.org.
January, 2014 Meeting Report
Thanks for all who made our January meeting. We had a very nice turnout, 8 in all (considering we were competing with the Seahawks game). There was lots of strumming going on when I arrived early and we closed up shop around 4 or so. We must have played around 10 songs and just kept on until we were all well familiar with each tune; such a good song circle!
It was so good to have John and Margaret from Oregon. Appreciate their effort to come and play with us as well as two newer players and thanks to Leslie, Colleen and Jerry for continued monthly support. John has two beautiful McSpadden Dulcimers for sale; it was such a pleasure to play such a beautifully constructed instrument. John also introduced "Farther Along" as our monthly new tune. I will be posting our new tunes on the website under music.
February is just around the corner so if you have a tune you would like to introduce let me know. We will have some heart-ty refreshments next month.
It was so good to have John and Margaret from Oregon. Appreciate their effort to come and play with us as well as two newer players and thanks to Leslie, Colleen and Jerry for continued monthly support. John has two beautiful McSpadden Dulcimers for sale; it was such a pleasure to play such a beautifully constructed instrument. John also introduced "Farther Along" as our monthly new tune. I will be posting our new tunes on the website under music.
February is just around the corner so if you have a tune you would like to introduce let me know. We will have some heart-ty refreshments next month.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
T.R. Ritchie Benefit Concert
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, an outstanding lineup of Northwest musicians will be singing the songs of T.R. Ritchie, who needs help with medical expenses from a serious illness. The concert will be held at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Start time is 7:30 pm. Musicians so far include Heidi Muller, Bob Webb, Tracy Spring, Janis Carper, Tom Rawson, Tracy Moore, Danny Deardorff, Kim Scanlon and Kat Eggleston. For more information, call (360) 223-7006. Later . . .
January, 2014
Happy New Year and welcome to our new website. We will now be able to update our music and post more opportunities for you.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30 -3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune and ending with more the traditional song circle.
For this month we will have two new tunes; "Farther Away" and "Ground Hog". We also will have two McSpadden dulcimers for sale by one of the group. We will be playing "Happy Land", "River", "Spanish Fandango", "Acres of Clams", "Butchers Gap" and more tunes such as "Bile Dem Cabbage Down in the Arkan".
Hope to see you there.
Our monthly meetings are held the second Saturday afternoon of the month at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. from 1:30 -3:30, and occasionally we extend for snacks and social time. We are on the second floor, there is an elevator and the building is handicap accessible. All players, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to join in. The first half of meeting is reviewing recently learned tunes, then learning a new tune and ending with more the traditional song circle.
For this month we will have two new tunes; "Farther Away" and "Ground Hog". We also will have two McSpadden dulcimers for sale by one of the group. We will be playing "Happy Land", "River", "Spanish Fandango", "Acres of Clams", "Butchers Gap" and more tunes such as "Bile Dem Cabbage Down in the Arkan".
Hope to see you there.
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