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The Fresno Folklore Society “Flyer” is a monthly publication.
FFS P.O. Box 4617 Fresno, CA 93744
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A Non-Prof it Corporat ion for Tradi t ional Arts
Notes from Board President, Ron Bohigian
Volume 47 Edition 8
Aug 2018 Submit articles to:
[email protected] By the 15th of each month
FFS Board Of
Directors
President Ron Bohigian [email protected] Vice President Ann Lamb [email protected] Secretary Sue Wirt [email protected] Treasurer Jim Ross [email protected] Concert Master Pat Wolk [email protected] Membership Patty Bennett [email protected] Lifetime Member Alan Hubbart Members At Large Bill Lehr [email protected] Paul Starcevich [email protected] Karen Starcevich [email protected] Bill Johnson [email protected]
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As I accept the presidency of our folklore society, I give a big “Thank You” to Denise Sciandra who has led our organization for the past five years. I will strive to continue the good work she has done.
Have you ever found yourself somewhere and wondered, “How did I get here?”
A few years back I was at the Basque Jam and Linda Guerrero approached me and said she was going off the Folklore Society board and that if I would be willing to take the position; she’d give me free fiddle lessons. I accepted the honor.
When I was eight years old, my grandmother and mother convinced me to take piano lessons. I went along with it, mostly enjoyed it, and stuck with it for two and a half years until my piano teacher told me one June, that this was my last lesson. She told me that there were other children who wanted to practice more and that they were waiting to get lessons. I guess I was all right with getting kicked out of piano lessons. I’d just as soon be outside collecting bugs and riding my bike. Around age thirteen, my mom asked me if I’d like to take piano lessons again, but this time I’d be learning contemporary tunes. During the next five years, I learned a lot about music and could pound out majors, minors, sixths, sevenths, augmented, sharp diminished, and ninths. In 1970 I walked into a pawn shop and bought a trumpet for seventy dollars. A few years later, I bought a used clarinet. In 2000, I fooled around with an alto saxophone. My exploration of music was making me a jack-of-all-trades and a master-of-none. But it was fun learning.
While I was principal at Viking Elementary School, we employed the services of a gentleman by the name of Evo Bluestein. Evo taught folkdance to our students. During brief breaks in his folkdance lessons, I’d chat with him about old timey music, of which I knew little.
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President’s Notes continued:
Enter the Devil’s Instrument. I bought a fiddle in 2011. Not coincidentally, my wife, a writer, insisted that I buy her noise-cancelling headphones which cost almost as much as the fiddle. About three years later, she caught the guitar virus and we’ve been folkloring ever since. It’s been invaluable being around people who know more than we do: Kenny Hall, Terry Barrett, Barry Shultz, Linda Guerrero, Evo Bluestein, Larry Cusick, Bill Lehr, Mike Mueller, Jim and Lynn Ross, and the late Tom Riddle…the list does go on.
So the first order of business as president, I figured, was to look up the definition of folklore:
the expressive body of culture shared by a particular group of people.
As Folklore Society members, we are a particular group and it is our mission to promote a valued culture. Although music and dance dominate our activities, I invite each of you to promote through our organization other aspects of our culture: storytelling, traditional crafts--what else have I omitted?
Philosophers ask, “Why am I here?” It is our work to come up with an answer.
CMAC'n ON LOCATION
World Fiddle Day 2018 is now available on demand at the CMAC website. The direct link to the video is http://cmac.tv/producer/?id=185. Featured fiddlers and groups include Evo Bluestein and Students, Blind Dog, Larry Cusick, Katzi Engle, Lutefisk Quartet, Jared Dean, Carl Parnell, EZ Marc Poshman, Donn Beedle, Linda Guerrero, Terry Barrett and Barry Shultz. (Karen Starcevich)
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Fresno Folklore Society at Work In The Community
Folklore Society members Steve Barnett, Mikal Sandoval, and Bill Johnson have been performing for a
monthly social hour at San Joaquin Gardens. Residents thoroughly enjoy the activity and funds generated
from the event are given to the Sue Beevers Scholarship Fund. If you play or sing and would like to join the
fun, call or text Bill Johnson at 559-259-9735 for details. (Bill Johnson)
Bill Johnson and Steve Barnett at work entertaining 12 residents at San Joaquin Gardens
The Civil War Revisited will be Oct 18-21 this year. Kenny Hall
faithfully provided the good old time music all these years until his passing.
This year we are opening up to all old time musicians, free camping during this event at beautiful Kearney Park. They have agreed to allow 30 campsites for old time musicians whether it will be RV’s, trailers, or tent camping. Ultimately, we are hoping that if, or when, the “Civil War Revisited” fades out, the Fresno Oldtime Music Campout will take over and continue to help support the Fresno Historical Society. Portable bathrooms are
provided, but there is only dry camping. Pets on leash are allowed in the oldtime camping area.
Contact Barbara La Rae Brown by text to reserve a space: 559-260-7691 (Barbara LaRae Brown)
Jimmy Collier
Kenny Hall (middle)
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For those of you who do not get enough English Country Dance, there is a week of English Dance and Music the week of August 19 through 26, at The Bishop's Ranch in the wine country of Northern California. The Bishop's Ranch is located near Healdsburg north of San Francisco. There are on-site accommodations in cottages, double rooms, and some tent and RV spaces.
Food is provided in a dining hall. Classes include English Country Dance, ECD Callers Workshop, Border Morris, Singing, Band Workshop, French Tunes, and Organizers' Workshop, etc. Some staff members are very well-known in English Dance circles: Joanna Reiner, Gaye Fifer, Brooke Friendly, Alex Cumming, and Sandie Gillette. The bands set to play for the event are “Roguery” and “Alchemy.” There are some work/trade scholarships available and registration must be for the whole
week (no day trippers). Contact: [email protected] or call Cat Fox at (650) 489-1941 to see if space is still available. (Sue Wirt)
August 7, 2018 come to Respite by the River to hear
a reading by Mai Der Vang and music by Richard Sirois and Tom Hobbs.
The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation
Trust, and is located at The River Center, 11605
Old Friant Road just north of Copper Avenue. Richard Sirois at the Wolk Garden Peace Concert 2017
Mai Der Vang is the author of Afterland (Graywolf Press, 2017), which recounts the Hmong exodus from Laos and the fate of thousands of refugees seeking asylum. The book received the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets. (Poets.org)
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SEPT 13 —EVO BLUESTEIN Considered one of this country’s most accomplished Appalachian-style autoharpists, Bluestein is equally known as a performer and teacher of oldtime fiddle, button accordion, guitar and banjo. His repertoire includes songs derived from Appalachian, Cajun, zydeco, blues and other styles of music.
SEPT 20 —PATRICK CONTRERAS Born and raised in Fresno, California, Patrick Contreras has branded his unique style of violin playing with influences of Blues, EDM, Rock and Hip Hop to become Fresno’s most popular musician who regularly sells out clubs and theaters. Patrick thrills audiences wherever he goes with his original music and explosive interpretations of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Carlos Santana. SEPT 27 —TWO FOR THE ROAD “Two for the Road” (Donn Beedle, fiddle/viola) and (Karana Hattersley – Drayton, vocals/keyboard/guitar) play Celtic and American roots music, from Irish fiddle tune medleys to Western swing and bluegrass songs. Their CD, “Bring It On Down” will be available for purchase.
OCT 4 —UNCLE EPHUS Uncle Ephus has been playing together since 2008. They are a lively group of musicians who all love the Old Time Traditional sounds. They often feature washboard, Autoharp, banjo, mandolin guitar & bass. They have an extensive list of vocals and tunes that guarantee to get your toes tapping!
Clovis Botanical Garden Concerts 945 N. Clovis Avenue, Clovis (just north of Alluvial Avenue)
September 13, 20, 27, October 4 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Concerts are FREE! – Enjoy live music in the Garden Pavilion
BRING YOUR PICNIC DINNER. COLD DRINKS AND DESSERTS AVAILABLE
FOR PURCHASE. Chairs are now available in the pavilion.
Save the date! Saturday October 6, 12-7 PM for “Harvest Home: A Festival of Traditional Americana Music.” The all-day event will be held at the River Center, with
the circa 1890 Riverview Ranch as backdrop, and is a fundraiser for the San Joaquin Parkway and Conservation Trust. Bands, in order of appearance, are Eva Scow and Le Petit Strings (string band jazz), Lark (Celtic), Evo Bluestein, Terry Barrett and Barry Shultz (old-time fiddling and more), Two for the Road (Celtic and American
roots), Barwick and Siegfried (country and bluegrass from Grass Valley) and the GrassKickers (bluegrass). Also inside the farmhouse, RoseTree (Celtic) will play two sets and a workshop, “Fiddle Styles of the American Southwest” will feature Jared Dean, Linda Guerrero, Bill Lehr, Carl Parnell and EZ Marc Poschman.
And of course there will be food trucks, beer and wine, CDs for sale, a 1-hour special children's program and an art exhibit by Artes Americas on Dia de los Muertos.
The festival is only possible thanks to donations from various individuals, programs and businesses including Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities, Fresno State Humanics Program, Reza Assemi, Paul Halajian Architects, and Lance-Kashian and Co. Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out: reservations.riverparkway.org. Fresno Folklore Society members receive a discount ($15 versus general admission of $20) and accompanied children are free.
Can't beat this! Karana Hattersley-Drayton (Volunteer, Artistic Director)
GET FREE ADMISSION!! Volunteers are needed to help set up, tear down, watch over the CD table, host
the green room, etc. Your help gives you FREE ADMISSION. If you are interested please contact Karana at 559-696-4065 or [email protected]
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Yosemite Songwriting Retreat celebrates the craft of
songwriting and the art of performing original songs. Our mission is
to support songwriters of all skill levels and genres, create an
inspiring and supportive community and provide a safe space where
individuals can express themselves through music.
We achieve this through classes, workshops, mentoring,
performance and recording opportunities at a location that provides
an environment conducive to creativity and relaxation.
We chose instructors that are not only great musicians but also
gifted educators. These individuals bring diverse skills and
perspectives to teach practical skills
through stimulating curriculum.
Previous instructors include Eliza
Gilkyson, Laurie Lewis, Peter
Rowan, Terri Roche and Joe Craven.
Any one 18 years old and over may
participate. Previous experience
with songwriting is welcome but
not necessary.
Yosemite Songwriting Retreat
is thrilled to announce that Laura Love, Jen Todd, David Jacobs-Strain, and Joe Craven are on board! Enrollment is now open for this year. Give yourself or someone you know the gift of songwriting! October 5-8, 2018. https://yosemitesongwriting.com
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Grateful for Your Support of Our Fresno Folklore Society
A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our paid members below. Your dues promote music in our community. Folklore Society membership runs from July 1 to the end of June. You can mail us a check or pay through PayPal on our website at fresnofolklore.org. When you do your dues, you’ll be at least as famous as these people shown below.
Alan Hubbart Allan Fifield Allen Lintvedt Allen & Debra Church Alex Sherriffs and Joan Rubenstein Andrew & Barbara Brown Ann Lamb Ann Bettancourt Ann Lewis Anne Merrill & Mike Stepanyan Anne Mosgrove & Kevin Hall Barbara Christl Barbara Boynton & Kelli Dackawich Barbara Hollinger & Jim Rebhan Bea Berratinni Bernadette Siegel Betsy Temple Bill & Ceci Johnson Bobbie & Keith Jackson Bonnie Douglas & Tom Kramer Bruce Honeyman Caren Thomas Carl & Kathryn Johnsen Carrie & Shawn Coburn Catherine Campbell Catherine Foin Charles Moushigian Charles & Patricia Oren Charles Swanson Christy Barden Chris Campbell Clint and Judy Kneeland Craig & Lisa Poole Curtis Clary Dan Stein Dave Kuehl David & Anne Cehrs David & Sally Reynolds David Morgan David Wise Family Debi Jo Wagner Dennis & Harriet Pollack Dennis Wombacher & Laurie Hatchett Diane Blair and Jerry Thurston Diane Merrell Don Schoelen & Susan Russell Ed & Alice Hawke Ed and Marilyn Bell Elaine Fetterman Fran Ajoian Fran Saunders & Paul Indman Frank Gibson Gary & Loretta St Clair George Rotalo Gerry Bill Godfrey Coppinger Greg & Bette Merrill
Helen L. Scharf Helen Winkel Howard Ono Hugh & Jennifer Willaimson J Linder & P Rempel Jake Sexton Janet Huber & Howard Hurtt Jeff Hallock & Deb Symes Jennifer Williamson Jo Ramirez John & Amelia Ryan John & Andrea McDaniel John & Barbara Chookasian John & Barbara Hormann John & Debi Alden John & Linda Camerer John & Maureen Hayes John Blossom John Correll John Crawford John Karr John LaLonde Joliene Mason Jose & Kay Gonzalez Judi Redmond Julie Hornback K Hale & R Calderwood Karana Hattersley-Drayton Kathy Fuller & Henry French Katzi & David Engle Kay Pitts K.C. Covier Kelly & Anastasia O'Neill Kevin Campbell Kim Bethel Kitty Culleton Ladonna Rowe Larry Cusick and Susan Heidebrecht Larry Howey Lee Liddle Lee Schilling Leni Reeves & Barry Chambers Leo Michon Leo Pedretti Leslie Farlow Linda Dryden Linda Foster Linda Guerrero & Bill Lehr Lloyd & Ruthie Brown Lorenzo Bassman Lynette Bassman Lyni Woodall & Ashley Kelman Lynn Rank Margaret Rivers Margaret Tynan Maria Glover and Billie Harris Marian Shaeffer
Marianne Kast Marie Wirt Mark Eaton Matthew & Christine Jennings Megan Nusink Michael Smith Mikal Sandoval & Jim Bedoian Mike Black Mike Mueller Mike Newton Nancy Hatcher Nancy Waidtlow Nancy & Henry Zuniga Owen Gailar Pam & Paul Schramm Pam Brown Pat Wolk Patrick O’Sullivan Patty Bennett & Tim Parker Paul Gilmore Paul & Karen Starcevich Paulette Harron Penny Critchlow & Mark Olson Randy Nickels Randy & Anita Morris Renate Ley Rick & Susan Tellier Robert Turner Roberta & Greg Lane Ron & Linda Santigian Ron & Megan Bohigian Ron Prestridge Sal & Denise Sciandra Sayre Miller Sharon & Gary Rossi Shelley Buckley Shelly Fetterman Sherron Brown and Michael Hill Shirley Kovaks Stan Allen Family Stephen Fretz & Lynn Moss Steve & Linda Emanuels Steve Barnett Sue Wirt Sue Leeper Family Susan Coberly Susan & Kent Kinney Susie Hickman Tim & Janet Johnson Thomas B. Sims Tom Breen & Jacinta Amaral Toni Eames Vander Poel family Vicki Cheney Wes Beal William & Anne Flayer William Krieg & Debbie Glassberg
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AUGUST FFS EVENTS 2018
Every Wednesday: Kenny Hall’s Friends Old Time Music Jam @ Santa Fe Basque Restaurant, 5:30 to 7:30 pm – FREE
Every Monday Honky Tonk Jam Hosted by EZ Mark Poschman @ Santa Fe Basque Restaurant, 5-7 pm., (559) 264-6323. FREE
Monthly Events:
1st Sunday: Kelley’s Corner Jam @ Pizza Factory in Madera Ranchos, 2-5 pm. 1st Saturday: Chris & Tina Galfo’s English Country Dance @ Auberry Library, 7 to 9 pm. Live music. Donation. 2nd Sunday: Irish Jam @ La Boulangerie, Fig Garden Village at 1 to 3 pm. 2nd Tuesday: FFS Board Meeting @ Ron Bohigian’s home @ 742 E Home Ave., 6:30 pm. Info call 222- 9801. 3rd Sunday: California State Old Time Fiddlers Jam @ Santa Fe Basque Restaurant., 2-4 pm. – Free FFS and related Events (FFS in Bold) Aug 7, Tues. Respite By The River @ The River Center 6-8 PM. Reading by Mai Der Vang and music by
Richard Sirois and Tom Hobbs. (See article) Aug 10, Fri. Bluegrass in the Park with The Element @ Clovis Veterans' Memorial District Square's Liberty
Park, 6:30 -8:30 pm. The musicians are Doug Carlton, Steve Hall, Stevo Gillett, Michael McDonald. Liberty Park is at 901 Fifth St. east of the Clovis Veterans Memorial Bldg. Bring chairs and picnic goodies. Folding chairs are available. FREE.
Aug 11, Sat. Community English Country Dance @ California Arts Academy, 6:30-9 pm, $6 suggested donation. Park in the back and enter at back door. Caller: Evo Bluestein; Band: Sherron Brown and Savanah Gillingham. 4750 N Blackstone.
Aug 31, Fri. Bluegrass in the Park with The Sharecroppers @ Clovis Veterans' Memorial District Square's
Liberty Park, 6:30 -8:30 pm. The musicians are John Cogdil, Eric Antrim, Eric Johnson, Jack Kinney. FREE.
UPCOMING:
Sept., 2018 TBD: Eva Scow/Ray Moore & Mike Taylor @ The Wolk Folk Garden.
Oct. 6, Sat., Harvest Home: A Festival of Traditional Americana Music @ Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies, 12-7 pm. This benefit for the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust will consist of bands presenting Celtic, String Band, Bluegrass, Country, American Roots inside and on the porch of the Riverview Ranch House. Food trucks and dancing for your pleasure. Located at 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730, this is a perfect venue for Americana music. (See article)
Sept-Oct: Clovis Botanical Garden Concerts @ Clovis Botanical Garden featuring many FFS members
(See article)
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Kenny Hall’s
Friends @ Santa Fe
Basque, 5:30 to
7:30 pm
FREE
2
3 Bluegrass in the
Park.
FREE
4English Country
Dance @ Auberry
Lib. 7-9 pm.
FREE
COAST GUARD
DAY
5 Kelly’s Corner
Jam @ Pizza Factory
2-5 pm. Buy some-
thing to eat or drink.
See article.
6 Honky Tonk w/
EZ Mark @ Santa
Fe Basque, 5-7
pm.
FREE
7FFS Board
Meeting @ Ron
Bohigian’s
home, 6:30 pm.
Respite by the
River @ The
River Center, 6
pm. See article.
FREE
8 Kenny Hall’s
Friends @ Santa Fe
Basque, 5:30 to
7:30 pm.
FREE
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10 Bluegrass in the
Park-The Element
@ Liberty Park,
6:30 pm-Dusk. See
Article.
FREE
11 Community
English Country
Dance @ California
Arts Academy, 6:30
-9 pm, $6 Dona-
tion.
NEW MOON
12 8 Irish Jam @ La
Boulangerie, 1-3 pm
FREE
13 Honky Tonk
w/ EZ Mark @
Santa Fe Basque,
5-7 pm.
FREE
14 15 Kenny Hall’s
Friends @ Santa Fe
Basque, 5:30 to
7:30 pm
FREE
16 17 Bluegrass in the
Park
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19 Calif. State Old
Time Fiddlers' Jam
@ Santa Fe Basque,
2 to 4 pm.
FREE
20 Honky Tonk
w/ EZ Mark @
Santa Fe Basque,
5-7 pm.
FREE
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22 Kenny Hall’s
Friends @ Santa Fe
Basque, 5:30 to
7:30 pm
FREE
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24 Bluegrass in the
Park
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26
27 Honky Tonk
w/ EZ Mark @
Santa Fe Basque,
5-7 pm.
FREE
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29 Kenny Hall’s
Friends @ Santa Fe
Basque, 5:30 to
7:30 pm
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31 Bluegrass in the
Park-The Share-
croppers @ Liberty
Park, 6:30 pm-
Dusk. See Article.
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