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
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