FFS Board Of Directors - Fresno Folklore Society
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FFS Board Of Directors - Fresno Folklore Society
Volume 44 Edition 6 June2015 Submit articles to: dulcifolk@gmail.com By the 15th of each month FFS Board Of Directors President Denise Sciandra denises@comcast.net Vice President Paul Starcevich paulstar99@comcast.net Secretary Sue Wirt suewirt@comcast.net Treasurer Jim Ross jimlynnRos@aol.com Concert Master Steve Ono onomuse@yahoo.com Membership Patty Bennett patriciajb@aol.com Lifetime Member Alan Hubbart Members At Large Ron Bohigian rjbohig@gmail.com Bill Lehr billyblu2@yahoo.com Karen Starcevich paulstar99@comcast.net Ann Lamb Ann.lamb@sbcglobal.net Bill Johnson dulcifolk@gmail.com Flyer Editor Bill Johnson dulcifolk@gmail.com Calendar Editor Maria Glover HM 559-322-8677 Cell 559-281-8278 maria_glover@yahoo.com A N o n - P ro f it C or p or at i o n f o r Tr ad i t io na l A rt s Notes from Board President, Denise Sciandra I became involved with Fresno State almost immediately upon moving to Fresno in the last week of 1973. The first professor I met was Arne Nixon. I began attending his one-unit weekend conferences for credit toward my degree in Early Childhood Education. These classes were so addictive that I continued taking them well beyond the time I needed the credit. During the course of these classes, Nixon introduced me to the Bluestein family. Dr. Nixon taught in the Department of Education. His contemporary, Professor Gene Bluestein, taught in the Department of English. Both men were innovative. Arne Nixon created the Festival of Children's Literature and brought authors and illustrators to campus from all over the country. He taught his future Arne Nixon educators the value of good literature as a tool for teaching literacy, an essential life skill. He even brought in folksinger Malvina Reynolds possibly at the influence of Gene Bluestein. Bluestein created the Artist in Residence program bringing musicians in for a semester. His son, Evo Bluestein, says that even though his father taught English , he felt that "music and dance and art are inseparable from life." Bluestein created a six-week summer Folk Institute to teach autoharp, fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin to students. Lynn Ross attended to learn autoharp to use in her classroom. She says, "I heard about the class from Arne Nixon in his literature conferences." Logo Design by Tom Walzem at Otto Creative The Fresno Folklore Society “Flyer” is a monthly publication. FFS P.O. Box 4617 Fresno, CA 93744 Banjo Frog Art by Jon Adams Submit articles for publication to dulcifolk@gmail.com by the 15th of each month President’s Notes (continued) After one year, Evo Bluestein took over the teaching of autoharp from his father. As Evo recalls it, his father said, "Evo, I want you to teach this class." Never mind that Evo didn't yet play autoharp. Arne Nixon was a sought-after storyteller. He had a deep, melodic voice that many have tried to imitate. Gene Bluestein and his four children played and performed folk and Old Time music using many different instruments. Within literature, Nixon seemed especially fond of folk tales. He came from a Finish oral storytelling tradition. Finnish was his first language. The Bluestein Family Ellie Bluestein says of Arne Nixon and her husband, Gene Bluestein, "They admired each other's work." A letter has surfaced that Bluestein wrote at Nixon's request for a needed letter of evaluation. Bluestein wrote, "Anytime I meet someone in the field of children's education they refer to Nixon's programs which have recruited the best and the most prestigious figures in the fields of literature and the arts. His theory is that we ought to have the best in Fresno and he is among the few who can actually provide it." Of Nixon's Festival of Children's Literature he says, "The annual book fair is the capstone of a career that has had no equal in this academic community and beyond." I have no doubt that Nixon would've written an equally glowing letter for his friend, Gene Bluestein, had he been asked. I admired Arne Nixon immensely. I seized the opportunity to help carry out his legacy once the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature was established. In 1995, Nixon donated his collection of 22,000 children's books to the Madden Library at Fresno State with a substantial endowment to help support it. In 1999, the Founding Curator was in place and I became the first volunteer. In 2001, I was asked to be the Founding President of the Arne Nixon Center Advocates, a position that I held until 2013 when I chose to step down. During my presidency, ANCA's annual fundraiser was established. It is the Secret Garden Party. The past several years I have included Fresno Folklore Society members in this event. In April, this included FFS women (pictured, left to right), Susana Peckinpah, Sue Wirt, Denise Sciandra, Ann Lamb, and Lynnie Woodall, modeling vintage hats. Photo taken by Pat Wolk. Connecting literary and music people: Wouldn't Arne and Gene have liked that? How fortunate Fresno State was to have these two beloved professors to enrich the lives of their students. How fortunate we all are to still benefit from their influence. (Denise Sciandra) Susana Peckinpah, Sue Wirt, Denise Sciandra, Ann Lamb, and Lynnie Woodall ELECTION RESULTS The ballots have been counted. The Board of Directors for the Fresno Folklore Society for 2015-2016 will include Denise Sciandra, Bill Johnson, Karen Starcevich, Ron Bohigian, Jim Ross, and Sue Wirt who were elected for a two-year term ending in 2017. They are joined by current Board members Paul Starcevich, Ann Lamb, Bill Lehr, Steve Ono, and Patty Bennett, whose term ends in 2016. Alan Hubbart is a Lifetime Member of the Board. Ron Bohigian is new to the Board. We would like to take this moment to thank Linda Guerrero for making a difference during her years of service as a Board member. You are appreciated for all you have done and continue to do. (Sue Wirt) BOULDER CREEK MUSIC CAMPOUTS The San Francisco Folk Music Club has a music campout over the 4 th of July and Labor Day periods and FFS folks have been invited to participate each year. The 4th of July Music Campout will be held from July 2 through July 5 in Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains at the Boulder Creek Scout Reservation. There will be music jams, open mics, and workshops as well as swimming, a potluck, etc. Pack your tents and rvs and your acoustic instruments. The cost is $18.00 per night per adult and $8.00 per child. The happening will be repeated for Labor Day weekend. For more information, check <www.sffmc.org>July 4 & labor Day Camps. (Sue Wirt) I am writing this as a participant as well as a helper for the 2015 CAG. Last year, I was able to get autoharp picks that would work on my gnarled fingers, bought an autoharp, and then let it sit for a year before picking it up again. I took it back to CAG this year and managed to squeeze in some classes during the Early Bird Academy and one in the regular session. I feel much more comfortable about picking it up and managed to accumulate some pages of music with chord progressions for various songs so I can practice on my own. Maybe I will even play with some other people. One of the people that I met in classes was a woman who recently moved to Clovis from Utah. Her parents had purchased an autoharp in Japan in the 80's and she decided to learn to play it. She did some online research about autoharps and CAG popped up on her screen. She attended as many classes as she could and was asked to help support some other players at one of the open mic sessions. I had told her about Wednesday night at The Santa Fe Basque. She was there, with her autoharp, this past week and we hope to see her back again. Also in attendance were the Gillingham girls, students of Evo Bluestein, who blew everyone away with their performance at the open mic. They have been coming to The Santa Fe Basque most Wednesdays for a few months and it was a delight to have them around for several days in a row. What a good week it was. Although there was some chill and rain and a little “breeze” now and then, the weather cooperated (mostly). Ronny Cox was one of the headliners and it was really nice to see him again (he performed for FFS at a concert a couple of years ago at Frank's Place). He is mostly known as an actor, but has been a folk singer-songwriter for many years. The instructors that Mike Mueller lines up each year are exceptional, and this year was just as good. Really like the t-shirts this year, also, Mike. Thank you to Sherron Brown and Ann Lamb for running a registration desk that meets the needs of everyone, including snacks. Steve Ono and Chris Roach took very good care of everyone who performed, doing stage and sound so that they could all be comfortable and heard. Kevin Hill ran the open mic periods, kept us laughing while changing acts. Louise Mueller handled the merchandise tables so that the staff could sell their cds books, and videos. I know that Mike Mueller is taking a few days of rest and relaxation, or as much as you can while working full time. Then he will be back planning next year's gathering and we will all wait with baited breath for it to show up on our computers so we can register for another fabulous week next May. Thank you for a really good time, Mike. (Sue Wirt) Hi, I’m Lynn Ross, of “Lynn’s Jam”, where I make and sell jam to help musicians in many ways. Our Founder T’was a dark and stormy night, a long time ago, when the phone rang at our house. It was Ellie Bluestein wondering if we could house a musician for a few days. She knew that our kids were out of the house - at college or married, so we had room. It was raining when we met the train that Bodie Wagner was on. He was sick with a cold and needed a place to stay and recover. Bodie stayed with us for 3 years, through his courting period. We got to enjoy hearing Bodie making up his songs and playing his music and other’s music too. He had other musicians over to rehearse for the few gigs that they had. I was teaching kindergarten and arranged for the parents club to sponsor Bodie doing a kids concert for K – 3rd Grade, then come into my classroom to teach songwriting. He put on a great concert. The kids loved him and his kid songs: “Halloween” was a big hit. When he talked about writing songs, some of the kids really got into it. The next day at school one of the boys brought in a song he wrote and he sang it for us. That “Boy” is now an adult teaching music to High Schoolers. Bodie was the first musician we housed. Many more have stayed with us after giving a concert, and a number have returned several times and call our place their Fresno Home. However, none stayed as long as Bodie, but we love them all! June’s Jams are Berries and Cherry Jim and Lynn Ross are celebrating their 80th Birthdays and 60th Wedding anniversary year with a Fresno Folkore Society and friends potluck on June 27, 2015 from 5:00 to 10:00. The party will feature Swimming, Belly Dancing by Stephanie, Called Dancing with music by the FFS Players, Swing Dancing with music supplied by “Scats on the Sly”, and a Concert organized by Steve Ono, featuring the talented Fresno Folklore Folks. We’ll have time for jamming, so bring your swimsuit, and towel, instruments, a chair, some food to share, and your dancing shoes, for a great time! Lynn’s Jam will be available for purchase to help our musicians. Come one, come all to help Jim and Lynn in their great celebration, to be held at their daughter and Son-in law, Kelly and Tim Olday’s back yard in Clovis at 9332 E. Mesa, Clovis, 93619. Signs will direct you to parking in their back lot. Please enter through the side gate to their yard. Get in touch with Steve Ono at onomuse@yahoo.com to play a song or two on the concert schedule. (Jim Ross) Kudos to well known Irish musician and recognized by the Fresno City Council heritage in Fresno. Over the years, he one for Irish music and one for La Boulangerie is on the FFS calendar. the year on fiddle and uilliann pipes and wife, Susan Heidebrecht on members Karana Drayton, Kathryn & Terry Barrett were present on April 30th Larry Cusick in pink shirt FFS member, Larry Cusick, for being for his role in preserving our musical has organized two weekly music sessions, American music. His monthly Irish jam at He can be found performing throughout often with his son, Neil Cusick on flute, bodhran drum. Fellow musicians and FFS Carl Johnsen, David & Katzi Engle, and to see Larry honored. (Denise Sciandra) FFS MEMBERS PERFORM AT BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK, 2015 I went to Bluegrass In The Park on Friday, May 22, with my mother and saw many of the same people who come out for this event every summer. The schedule is now available on Facebook and shown below. It looks good for a summer of excellent music in the comfort of your own lawn chairs and blankets. We even get some entertainment from children who dance and some adults who dance as well. If you do not bring your own chairs, there are some folding ones provided by the Clovis Senior Center who also let the attendees use their restrooms. Bring your dinner or go over to Clovis Farmers' Market and pick up stuff, and enjoy the evenings. You might also bring a hat and a hand fan, which you might need, depending upon where you sit. Times are 6:30 to 8:30 pm and the event is free. You might bring some cash to put in the “tip jar” and/or purchase cds that show up with some of the bands. Check them out on Facebook for more information. The event is sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association. (Sue Wirt) Bluegrass In The Park Schedule for 2015 Music from 6:30 p.m. until dusk at 901 Fifth St, Clovis in the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Park, just east of Old Town’s Farmer’s Market. Date Band Name and players (FFS Members in Red Italics) May 22, 2015 GrassKickers – Bob Garcia, Dan Stein, Bearrrr Murray, Tom Naiman and Jack Kinney May 29, 2015 Park is not available June 5, 2015 Bad Actors of Boxwood – Doug Bremseth and Bruce Honeyman June 12, 2015 Two for the Road – Karana Hattersley-Drayton and Donn Beedle June 19, 2015 No concert tonight – Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley June 26, 2015 Uncle Ephus – Ron Zastnovik, Barbara LaRae, Ann Munson, Doug Cornelius and Stan Allen July 3, 2015 Highway 41 – Bill Jirsa and Sari Miller July 10, 2015 Sagebrush – Doc Wilcoxson, Darryl Cornell, Melissa Blas and John Cooper July 17, 2015 Doug Bremseth and Lonesome Moon, (Michael McDonald and Stevo Gillette) July 24, 2015 Grassfire – Dave Kyle, Michael McDonald, Doug Carlton and Stevo Gillette July 31, 2015 Grass Less Traveled – Mike Gibson, Steve Hall, Doug Carlton, Michael McDonald and Stevo Gillette August 7, 2015 Baloney Creek – Ed Bell, Dalisay Richter, Barbara LaRae, Joe Russomano August 14, 2015 Morgan Canyon Band – Dave Kyle, Michael McDonald, John Blanchfield and Art Farkas August 21, 2015 No concert tonight – JSVC barbecue night August 28, 2015 Sycamore Bend – Michael McDonald, Dan Stein, Steve Hall, Doug Carlton and Travis McDonald September 4, 2015 Narrow Gauge Ramblers – Randy Sisk, Dave Novell and Jeff Gurule THE SUE BEEVERS MEMORIAL CONCERT A BENEFIT FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS SUGGESTED DONATION $15 SUN., JUNE 21 at the WOLK GARDEN 6:00PM POTLUCK FROM 5-6:30 SWIMMING ANYONE? BID AT THE SILENT AUCTION The CONCERT will begin with some of our terrific young musicians. The Gillingham girls (two sets of twins) and Sam Cunningham will get us started. They are all students of Evo Bluestein and musicians for the local English Country Dances. Next, we will listen to the keyboard expert, Nate Butler, followed by our lovely bellydancer, Stephanie Akers. Then, our blues man, Glen Delpit, will give us some of his tasty Louisiana-flavored renditions. Next, we will hear a combination of fabulous musicians: Steve Ono, Eva Scow, Kevin Hill and others. None better. Announcements for the winners of the Silent Auction-will that winner be you? We will end the evening listening to Scats on the Sly. Swing, 40's standards and jazz vocals. Sue Beevers was a valued member of this band for many years, as a fiddle player and singer. ALL THESE FOLKS (and the Sound Engineers) ARE VOLUNTEERING THEIR EXPERTISE to support the next generation of musicians and dancers. Please join them in this wonderful effort. Speaking of volunteering, we will need help, starting at 2 PM and continuing throughout to manage the food situation and the ongoing cleanup, as well as setting up our shady Shama Yama. More work at the end of the concert, moving chairs and collecting the items left behind-we call them Potluck Orphans. The Shama Yama will probably come down the next day. If you can help, please call Sherron Brown (323-9298). This is how I picture Sue Dancing among the stars Swinging her Mediterranian veil between Jupiter and Mars First I met her in Middle Eastern style The Brass Unicorn was her domicile Being one of her students which she enhanced Taught us to manage our shimmering veils. Taught us to click our zils and dance. For many of us, our life she brightened, by showing us a world where no one was frightened Sisterhood was the stance. She brought together the East and the West In a World View where the very best Dancing Among The StarsOf the musical talents of each of us shown out A Tribute to Sue “Zara” Beevers Guns and bombs were never aboutby Only Unity, Blessings and Peace among nations Judith Redmond Applauded in the harmony of the dance Plus music and joyfulness in each other As we became sister and brother Our cultural differences celebrated - not dividing us apart Bringing us closer together - Heart to Heart F u t u r e E v e n t s Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum and special guests Sunday, August 30, 2015 — 6:00 PM, 5:00 Potluck Wolk Garden, 6661 N Forkner Fresno CA 93711 Tickets: $15 ADV/FFS $20 Gate Purchasing Tickets: National Hardware and Patrick's Music For information call: (559) 307-3610 Since forming a musical partnership in 1986, when Tom first joined Laurie’s acclaimed band, Grant Street, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum have recorded 12 albums and performed around the globe. These Grammy-nominated artists (for their 1995 album The Oak and the Laurel) are widely regarded as among the leading lights of modern bluegrass and are highly-prized by their peers as sidemen and producers. International Bluegrass Music Association executive director Dan Hays calls Laurie “one of the preeminent bluegrass and Americana artists of our time.” Acclaimed musician Sam Bush puts it more simply, calling her “a great singer, terrific fiddle player, fine songwriter, and one very good band leader.” Laurie also performed on both the Grammy-award winning, 1997 IBMA album of the year True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe, and the Grammy-nominated Ralph Stanley & Friends’ release Clinch Mountain Country. June FFS EVENTS 2015 Every Wednesday : Kenny Hall’s Friends Old Time Music Jam @ Santa Fe Basque Restaurant, 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Free Every Thursday : Honky Tonk Jam hosted by EZ Mark Poschman @ Full Circle Brewery, 5-7 pm. 620 F St., Fresno, CA, (559) 264-6323. - FREE Monthly Events: 1st Sunday: Kelley’s Corner Jam @ Pizza Factory in Madera Ranchos, 2-5 pm. st 1 Saturday: Chris & Tina Galfo’s English Country Dance @ Auberry Library, 7 to 9 pm. Live music with Sherron Brown and Jean Kilpatick. Donation. 1st Saturday: Sacred Harp Singing is scheduled twice a month, with some variability in dates and times. Call Linda Booth for details at 292-6469. nd 2 Sunday: Irish Jam @ La Boulangerie, Fig Garden Village at 2:30 to 4:30 pm. nd 2 Monday: FFS Board Meeting @ Sante Fe Basque Restaurant, 7:30 pm. nd 2 Saturday: Contra Dance @ Cal Arts Academy, caller Evo Bluestein, live music by Barry Shultz and Karana Hattersley-Drayton, 6:30-9:00 pm, $6 donation. 4750 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA, Studio E. rd 3 Saturday: **NOT THIS MONTH: English Country Dance @ California Arts Academy, caller Evo Bluestein, no partner required in advance, live music by Sherron Brown and Sam Cunningham, 6:30 to 9 pm, $6 donation. FFS and related Events (FFS in Red) Jun 6, Sat., Steve Ono @ Sierra Nut House, 6-8 pm, free. Villagio Shopping Center at South West corner of Blackstone and Nees. Jun 10, Wed., John McCutcheon in Joe Hill's Last Will @ Universal Unitarian Church, 8 pm, $20 Adv, $25 Door. UU Church is at 2672 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno and is hosting John's return to Fresno as Joe Hill in this one-man play of injustice and courage with his acting, stellar instrumental skill and rich vocals. Tickets at usual FFS outlets and UU Church office, online at www.uufresno.org under Home and then Spotlight. Jun 12, Fri., Two for the Road @ Bluegrass in the Park, 6:30-8:30 pm, Free. The Park is at 901 Fifth St., Clovis, CA, across from Mercedes Edwards Theater at Clark Intermediate School. See article and Bluegrass Schedule. Jun 20, Sat., Steve Ono @ Sierra Nut House, 6-8 pm, free. Villagio Shopping Center at South West corner of Blackstone and Nees. Jun 21, Sun., Sue Beevers Memorial Fiddle Scholarship Concert @ Wolk Garden 6 pm, 5 pm Potluck; Suggested Donation $ 15 at Gate. Scats on the Sly and more . . . See Article. Jun 26, Fri., Uncle Ephus @ Bluegrass in the Park, 6:30-8:30 pm, Free. Jun 27, Sat., Jim and Lynn Ross' 80th Birthday and 60th Anniversary Party @ Kelly and Tim Olday's back yard, 5-10 pm. Potluck and more for Fresno Folklore Society and Friends including swimming, Scats on the Sly, a concert organized by Steve Ono, etc. Olday’s are at 9332 E. Mesa, Clovis, CA; signs will direct you to parking in their back lot. Please enter through the side gate to their yard. Lynn's Jam will be available for purchase to help our musicians. Contact Steve Ono at onomuse@yahoo.com or phone 559-307-3610 to sign up to perform. See Article. UPCOMING EVENTS Aug. 30, Sun., Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum and special guests @ Wolk Garden. Potluck. Details to follow. FRESNO FOLKLORE SOCIETY Sun Mon 1 7 Kelley’s Corner Jam @ Pizza Factory in Madera Ranchos, 2-5 pm. Tue Thu Fri Sat 3 Kenny Hall’s Friends @ Santa Fe Basque, 5:30 to 7:30 pm FREE 4 Honky Tonk w/ 5 EZ Mark @ Full Circle Brewery, 5-7 pm. FREE 6 English Country Dance @ Auberry Lib. 7-9 pm, FREE Sacred Harp Singing 3-5 pm, call to confirm 292-6469 8 FFS Board 9 Meeting, @ Santa Fe Basque @ 7:30 pm 10 Kenny Hall’s Friends @ Santa Fe Basque, 5:30 to 7:30 pm FREE John McCutcheon See events list 11 Honky Tonk w/ 12 EZ Mark @ Full Circle Brewery, 5-7 pm. FREE 13 Contra Dance @ Cal Arts, 6:30-9:30 pm, $6 donation 16 17 Kenny Hall’s Friends @ Santa Fe Basque, 5:30 to 7:30 pm FREE 18 Honky Tonk w/ 19 EZ Mark @ Full Circle Brewery, 5-7 pm. FREE 20 English Country Dance @ Cal Arts 6:30 pm $6 donation 22 23 24 Kenny Hall’s Friends @ Santa Fe Basque, 5:30 to 7:30 pm FREE 25 Honky Tonk w/ 26 EZ Mark @ Full Circle Brewery, 5-7 pm. FREE 27 29 30 FLAG DAY FATHER's DAY SUMMER SOLSTICE 28 Wed FRESNO FOLKLORE SOCIETY 2 14 Irish Jam @ La 15 Boulangerie, 2:30-4:30 pm FREE 21 Sue Beevers Memorial Fiddle Scholarship Concert @ Wolk Garden, 6 pm, Potluck at 5 pm. Suggested Donation $15 at Gate June 2015 Non-profit org U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #1033 FRESNO, CA 93706 P.O. Box 4617 Fresno, CA 93744 Return Service Requested Wo u l d y o u l i k e t o b e c o m e a m e m b e r o f t h e F r e s n o F o l k l o r e S o c i e t y ? The Fresno Folklore Society (FFS) is a non-profit community-based organization. It sponsors traditional music, dancing, and other traditional art forms. FFS hosts potlucks and jam sessions; it encourages and promotes new musicians through classes, recording opportunities and other support. FFS members share visions and concerns for a peaceful and just world and actively support efforts to create an eco-friendly environment. Membership Levels: $20.00 individual; $30.00 family; $50.00 corporate sponsor Membership information: NEW MEMBER? Yes No Number of family Members: ________ RENEWING? Yes 559-225-9511 No RENEWING AFTER LAPSE? 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