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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 with us if you
can. |
The dates for 2010 are: Saturday May 29 & Sunday May 30, 2010. (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 acquainted. Monday morning is for goodbyes - nothing is scheduled.
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| Toby Walker a unique, accomplished fingerstyle guitar virtuoso who does blues, rags, hot country picking, and coaxes more out of a guitar than anyone can imagine, in addition to skills as a singer and songwriter |
Pamela Goddard A collector and performer of traditional songs from both sides of the Atlantic she is most drawn to songs that tell a story. She has been seen and heard at past GottaGetGons as part of our active crowd and she performs often with our John Roberts. Pam will also be our dance caller, Sat. night |
Davy Sturtevant Davy Sturtevant is a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. He carries his traditional influences into his own songs of place, love, loss, and joy. |
Mothers & Daughters Lyn Hardy & Abby Newton & their daughters Ruth Ungar Merenda & Rosie Newton. Fiddles, cello, guitar, National steel ukelele,banjo and lots of great harmony singing with an old and new folk repertoire. |
| www.littletobywalker.com | pamgoddard.com |
too traditional for the web |
www.lynhardy.com/mdsb.html |
| Mothers & Daughters Band with a few friends, maybe, will
play for
the "Barn Dance" Saturday
night. The dance caller, Pamela Goddard, 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 dim 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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