[Harp-L] GSHC Festival THIS WEEK!

[Warren Bee <gardenstateharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have started the launch sequence. Suitcase out, laundry in, harps being
gathered, tieing up all loose ends in case I never come home again. These
harmonica gatherings can be dangerously life changing. I never come home the
same person. A magical three day harmonica fantasy camp that promises to be
very special considering the combination of who's running the show, who's
attending the show, and that it is dedicated to Charles Leighton. I never
met the man but I have the feeling that some how I will be in his presence
this week.

Safe travels to all headed to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. News at Eleven.

Warren Bee

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 5:09 PM, <gshcsunshine@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> The countdown has begun! Quite a few people will start arriving on
> Wednesday, Nov.18 to really immerse themselves into the GSHC Festival
> experience!  Our festival committee met last evening with plans to
> coordinate registration and volunteer details.  It's  amazing to see how
> extensive the planning is for this event!  It's like 10 weddings  merged
> into one spectacular 3 day party! . Phil and I have become the parents and
> "CEO'S" of this affair that will certainly help us in planning the next
> festival. We are already thinking about next year and will get to work on
> that after a short break when this is over.  Of course, we will need your
> help to make that happen, once again by making your plans to come back next
> year and to join our club for only $25 annually. The application is at:
> www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org. Check out the web site now as updates
> will be posted soon with our entire schedule for seminars, workshops and
> shows, including the actual time for the events!  Go to
> www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org for this information.
>
> We have been receiving several calls about whether or not there is still
> room to attend the festival. At this point there is room, as the hotel can
> hold up to 200 people. You can call me or email that you are interested and
> payment can be made upon arrival.  We have about 130 people signed up for
> the gala dinner and show. Tables are being made up now and we would need you
> to contact us to verify the availability.  Don't miss out on a truly
> spectacular event!
>
> We still need volunteers to help us with the registration table and with
> raffles. Let us know when you arrive and or email me.
>
> A certain surprise visitor may show up on Saturday to join in, hang out
> and participate with the blues venue.  I'm waiting for further confirmation,
> that is about 95% right now.  I guess you will just have to register for
> Saturday to find out!  On second thought, once I get the word I will let you
> know!
>
> By the way, the club will be presenting an award in honor of Charley
> Leighton this year and I thank Smo-Joe for his great idea to offer the
> Charley Leighton award every year, just as has been done at SPAH for Bernie
> Bray. Our festival committee agreed and appreciate this suggestion. *
>
> Think "harmonica festival",
>
> *
> Val Redler and Phil Caltabellotta
>



-- 
Warren "Bee" Bachman
Publicity Director GSHC
http://gardenstateharmonicaclub.org