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The GottaGetGon is a delight for those who enjoy
folk music in the rich informal tradition of its origins. If you sing
old songs or play an instrument, even only in your mind, you will enjoy
the atmosphere at the GottaGetGon. It's a friendly atmosphere.
Music is on stage during the day and played other places on the
campgrounds at other times. You are welcome to join-in actively,
or just listen. We engage a few superb professional musicians to entertain and inspire us. They are not the ones you will hear on top 40 radio, or reality TV. You will be amazed at their artistry and will want to hear more of them. |
| The GottaGetGon is a good place for folks of all
ages. Young kids, teenagers, young adults, parents, grandparents,
and singles. Don't look for a tight overlapping schedule or rows of
commercial vendors. Bring a snack for yourself, a folding chair,
a warm sweater in case the weather turns cold; and camp if you can. |
The dates for 2008 are: Saturday May 24 & Sunday May 25. (mark your calendar)
We also have a new folks concert and pot luck dinner Friday night. If you are camping try to come after 3pm Friday to set up and get aquainted. Monday morning is for goodbyes - nothing is scheduled.
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| Marc Bernier -Chef, Musician, and Sailor -- - “A man with a Big Voice”, Bodhran, fife, ... songs of Ireland, the UK, and Northeastern US, focus on pub songs and drinking songs, ... |
Liza Constable hightailed it out of NJ before college; went to Kodiak Island, worked on fishing boats ; Heard old timey music. “Now my job is music.” “what a treasure” |
Notorious Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger bring together traditional and contemporary acoustic music from around the world, creating a dynamic, swinging sound that is sure to get you on your feet. Classical to Gypsy, Jazz to folk. |
Woods Tea Company an old-time string band from Vermont featuring sea shanties, folk songs, Irish drinking songs, and Celtic music. The group is known for their energy, musical talent, and their dry sense of humor between songs. A group we have been trying to book for years. (Howard Wooden, Tom MacKenzie, & Mike Lussen) |
| Notorious and a few friends will play for
the "Barn Dance" Saturday
night. The dance caller, Gail Grifith, caters to
newcomers as well
as
seasoned dancers. Sunday night, as if by magic, we join in a cappella singing. There is no visible organization - someone starts singing a song and others join in. We do it around a camp light in one of the covered buildings. It's quite a delight for most. Other folks who'd rather play musical instruments can join in one of several ad hoc jam sessions. |
One last thought: If you enjoyed the GottaGetGon, consider joining PSG: The Pickin' & Singin' Gatherin'. We meet monthly to have sing-arounds and other gatherings, including a private "festival" called The Last GASP (at the end of the season).
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last update 27-mar-08