May announcements: We announced our New

May 2015 News & Calendar
“Fiddle & Pick”, Home of The Musical Heritage Center of Middle Tennessee
located at 456 MWY 70 Pegram, TN 37143
Ph: 615-646-9131
visit www.fiddleandpick.com Our staff of Nashville proffessionals teach a variety of
musical styles at the center. A comfortable place for all ages & levels. Private lessons,
classes, jam schedules. Call Gretchen to inquire and find the right instructor.
Sign up to be a member and get this monthly news letter and calendar so you will be
the first to know of performances, special class series, workshops, Pickin' parties and
jam schedules!
Attention: Be sure to open “attachments” in this letter to learn about the details. A simple way that you
can help support your MHC ; is to pass on the info in the attachments to like minded friends and
family. We can not thank you enough to help us “spread the word” on our unique events.
May announcements:
We announced our New Piper and Irish Whistle instructor at our Irish
Music Weekend a few weeks ago! Eamonn Dillon from Ireland, now
a Nashvillian, is teaching part time (as he is in demand in the Irish
music business). We already have two Ullieanne pipe students for him
and We have had a few requests for an Irish whistle class for Kids
and/or Adults this spring into summer. We also have some
affordable Irish whistles at the center.
***If you are interested in an Irish whistle class with Eamonn, please
text Gretchen 615-812-2192 your interest ASAP. We are thinking of a
Tues afternoon, or very early evening, a 6 or 8 week series.
They share their parking and we will be sharing ours with them to help
for the cause; Our dear neighbors at the Mud Puddle and the
Cheatham County Animal Awareness Foundation, are putting on a
lovely event:
“Wine & Whiskers 2015 Art & Music Thurs May 14 6pm-9:30pm
A benefit for the Cheatham County Animal Awareness Foundation.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Mud Puddle Pottery Harpeth
Art Center & Gallery.
Sat May 30 7:00-11:00 pm (or later) is our Next Pickin' Party at the
Fiddle & Pick; indoor & outdoor pickin tents and tikis! Come hungry,
there will be good food by Banjo Bill's All American Street Eats!
Note: also on FRI May 29 the MHC will be on location at the
Warner Park Full Moon Pickin Party. Come by and pick with us at our
inclusive jamming tent at the park!
April Reflections: Irish Music Weekend Go “IMW”!
The Irish Instructor Concert and then two days of Irish music intensive workshops,
history, mini concerts and sessions was an action packed special time for the
participants. The surveys are coming back with great praises on the staff and the layout
of the whole event; also some great suggestions. We hope to keep this event going every
year, as it is so special. We had folks in from at least 11 states including Hawaii &
Alaska!! Thanks everyone for the encouragements for “earlybird sign ups” next year, as
let it be known that the budget IS THE sign ups! Special thanks to Suzi and Ben for not
only offering healthy afforadable meals but also for their imprompto “Silent Auction” to
help with costs to put on this event. Several comments saying that the sessions 3 nights
in a row were the most fun they ever had playing Irish music. Great praises on the Irish
“Starter Tunes” session as well and for those that are close by we are having some
follow up Irish starter tunes sessions, one is coming up on Sat May 2! Closing I want to
mention that we are so lucky to have the staff of instructors. We have been getting e
mails from Ireland about this event in Pegram! Soon we will be playing a DVD at the
MHC about the Sligo Masters that Rose loaned the MHC. Movie night TBA. Thanks all!
May day by day calendar:
May 2 Sat Bears Adult Fiddle Class w Gretchen (meets 2 times a month) 10:30-12:30
Sat Slow Irish session w Gretchen (special free to the public)
1:30-3:30
Sat Irish Session (not slow) hosted by Gretchen
4:00-6:30
May 4 Mon U team Adult fiddle class; intermediate to advanced fiddle class
w/ Gretchen ;call 615-812-2192
(meets on the 1st & 3rd Mon each month)
7:30-9:30pm
May 5 Tues Jazz Class with Paul Abrams (meets weekly)
7:00-8:30 pm
Tues Old Time Jam Night (group hosted open jam)
7:00-9:30pm
st
rd
(meets on the 1 & 3 Tues each month; open & spectators welcome!)
May 7 Thurs Gypsy Jazz Jam night Regularly Hosted by Tim May or Stan Lawrence.
Jazz night usually meets on the 1st & 3rd Thurs each month 7:30-10:30 pm
call Stan 615-668-2426 to get on the group e mail so you are “in the know”
(before you drive out.) This jam is an inclusive open forum with “in
house” books provided. Intermediate and up level. Spectators are
welcome & its Free! It is fun; not stuffy!.
May 9 Sat Building reserved for rehearsal 1:30
Sat Recital open to the public; Students of Stephan Dudash 2:30
May 10 Sun
Happy Mother's Day
May 11 Mon “WACKY TOONS” Jam! 7:30-9:30 pm
“Wacky Toons” music readers jam (chords available for rhythm players)
Some Old time, Irish & wacky “Neo Trad”tunes that will inspire you!
Hosted by Gretchen & Tim Spectators are welcome.
(Meeting on the 2nd & 4th Mon each month) Not a slow jam. 7:30-9:30pm
May 12 Tues Jazz Class with Paul Abrams (meets weekly)
7:00-8:30 pm
May 14 Thurs Slowjammers is an inclusive jam for all ages. Its not always slow but
it's always fun! Don't be shy, this instructor led jam is just what you need!
(meets year round on the 2nd and 4th Thurs each month) 6-8:30pm
May 16 Sat Bears Adult Fiddle Class w Gretchen (meets 2 times a month)10:30-12:30
Sat Irish Session (not slow) hosted by Julie & Eddy
4:00-6:30pm
May 18 Mon
Happy Anniversary Tim & Gretchen!
Mon U team Adult fiddle class; intermediate to advanced fiddle class
w/ Gretchen; call 615-812-2192)
st
rd
(meets on the 1 & 3 Mon each month)
7:30-9:30pm
May 19 Tues Jazz Class with Paul Abrams (meets weekly)
7:00-8:30 pm
Tues Old Time Jam Night (group hosted open jam)
7:00-9:30pm
st
rd
(meets on the 1 & 3 Tues each month; open & spectators welcome!)
May 21 Thurs Gypsy Jazz Jam night Regularly Hosted by Tim May or Stan Lawrence.
Jazz night usually meets on the 1st & 3rd Thurs each month 7:30-10:30
call Stan 615-668-2426 to get on the group e mail so you are “in the know”
(before you drive out.) This jam is an inclusive open forum with “in
house” books provided. Intermediate and up level.
Spectators are welcome & its Free! It's fun; not stuffy!
Please text Gretchen 615-812-2192 if you would like to be on the Jazz night group mail.
Say “Jazz” so I know why you are texting
May 22 Fri
Happy Birthday to Erin Harris!
May 25 Mon Closed for Memorial Day; Take time to reflect and honor those who
have fought for our Country's freedoms and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“We are always just one generation away from losing our freedom”.
May 28 Thurs Slowjammers is an inclusive jam for all ages. Its not always slow but
it's always fun! Don't be shy, this instructor led jam is just what you need!
(meets year round on the 2nd and 4th Thurs each month) 6-8:30pm
Tag team pickin' Parties! Fri & Sat LOVE IT!
May 29 Fri MHC on location at the Warner Park Full Moon Pickin' Party...
Come by and pick with us at our Fiddle & Pick inclusive jamming tent at the park
May 30 Sat Pickin' Party at The Fiddle & Pick hosting indoor and outdoor pickin'
featuring foodies by Bill's All American Street Eats!
7-11:00pm (or later)
Pickin' Party is just $5 to raise money for Outreach Programs thru the Charles E. Stuart
Memorial fund (which pays for kids lessons that need our help)
June Sneak Peaks and Beyond...
June 13 EG Smith and the Spontaneous Mountain Boyz (and one girl) in concert
June 20 Pickin Party at the Fiddle & Pick (tentative, might be on June 27?0
June 26 Full Moon Pickin Party
June 27 pending …
JULY 4th VIP (very important public; YOU! ) SEATING IN FRONT OF FIDDLE &
PICK FOR PARADE & FIREWORKS SHOW!
We will be entering a Float in the morning parade with Pickin' Kids on it. I would
like to know how many kids are interested in being on the float. We might win a trophy!
Also then come early to claim your fireworks seats and bring a dish. The rowdy room
will be crock pot central at dinner time. You won't have to worry about parking because
you will get here before the crowds. IF the fire works get rained out, we still can have a
potluck party and we will have sparklers and fountains for the kids.
There is a full day of family activities at the Park in between the am parade and the pm
fireworks. Some folks take a nap between the two events ;-)
July 25 pickin party at Fiddle & Pick
July 31 Full Moon Pickin party at Warner Park (MHC on location)
Aug 28-30 Nash Camp “Fiddle camp” honoring Fletcher Bright (camp Marymount)
Many great fiddle teachers on a variety of styles.
Gretchen teaching Irish fiddle (concert and workshops)
Musically yours,
Miss Gretchen