November 2013 Meeting Report

It was an interesting meeting to say the least. First,  it happened that there was a meditation session at the same time so we moved to a classroom in back which turned out to be a good space for us , smaller and acoustically better. Secondly we had a laugh about the time change, a week late! The six of us, plus a couple from B.C. just sitting in to listen, continued to practice "Spanish Fandango" , A Soalin, River, Acres of Clams" etc.. The new song was "Crooked Ridge " and everyone seemed to like and picked up rather quickly. 

We encourage all dulcimer players to come by and join us for the month whether you are experienced or just beginning. Also, if you would like to try the instrument let us know so we can bring extra instruments for you.

Let me know if you are interested in presenting a new song for December, otherwise just bring some Holiday tunes you would like to play and we will forgo the usual practice and celebrate the winter solstice.

Concert Starting Time Change

Just learned that the Heidi Muller/Bob Webb concert at the Roeder on Tuesday evening, December 3rd, 2013, will, IN FACT, begin at 7:30PM.  Sorry about the "back and forth"!  Later . . .

UPDATE: Heidi Muller and Bob Webb Concert

Heidi's website now shows more accurate information regarding the upcoming visit of her and Bob Webb to Bellingham next month.  First of all, their concert is to begin a half-hour earlier than was originally stated, 7PM.  A $10 donation is also indicated.  To check out her website, click here. Later . . .

November 2013 Meeting Announcement

The November Bellingham Dulcimer Club meeting is Saturday afternoon November 9, 2013 at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship at 1207 Elsworth St.  between H and I Streets in the lettered streets section of Bellingham. We will start at 1:30 and end at 3:30 with some extra time for snacks at the end of our playing time so we can chat a bit before heading out.

We will continue with our new format for meetings; starting with" Happy Land "we will  to play our list of songs: A Soalin,  Acres of Clams, River and  Spanish Fandango. This month I will present Crooked Ridge as our new tune. We will then have time for playing our favorites. Please check out the list of songs under the posts to let you know the songs we are familiar with playing.

Heidi Muller and Bob Webb Concert

HEIDI MULLER & BOB WEBB Concert, Tuesday December 3, Roeder Home, 7:30PM. Heidi and Bob perform an eclectic mix of original songs, traditional tunes and contemporary instrumentals. From Charleston, West Virginia, their shows feature Heidi's songwriting and crystalline vocals backed by both on guitar and Appalachian dulcimer, and by Bob additionally on electric cello and mandolin. Co-sponsored by the Whatcom Family & Community Network, Whatcom Home Made Music Society & Bellingham Dulcimer Club.

Read more here: http://calendar.bellinghamherald.com/bellingham_wa/events/show/360655203-heidi-muller-and-bob-webb-concert#storylink=cpy

October 2013 Meeting Report

A beautiful afternoon found six of us happily playing along to some new and old tunes. We did have a new player, Jerry, bring along his dulcijo and strum stick and  "Old Joe Clark"  was a perfect tune for all the instruments. We continued to practice "Spanish Fandango" and will keep it on the list for a few months. Putting a little time with practice on "The Three Ravens" we decided to wait until we have a good rendition to follow along. We also had fun reviewing "New River Train" along with old favorites; A Soalin, Butchers Gap, Rythum, Acres of Clams, River etc.Having our snacks at end of meeting was a good way to relax and chat.  Hope to have you there next meeting if you couldn't make it this time.

October 2013 Meeting Announcement

The October Bellingham Dulcimer Club meeting is Saturday afternoon October 12, 2013 at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship at 1207 Elsworth St.  between H and I Streets in the lettered streets section of Bellingham. We will start at 1:30 and end at 3:30 with some extra time for snacks at the end of our playing time so we can chat a bit before heading out.

We will continue with our new format for meetings; starting with" Happy Land "we will  to play our list of songs: A Soalin,  Acres of Clams, Butcher's Gap and our new song Spanish Fandango. This month Colleen will teach us "The Three Ravens in Em".  We will then have time for to play your favorites. Please check out our list of songs under the posts to let you know the songs we are familiar with.