Monday, August 14, 2006
Hannibal Jam Session
Ya-hoo!!!
What a session!
I would have to characterize tonight's session as fabulous!
I had looked forward to cutting loose all day today.
From the way the others were playing and acting ... I'd say that they were too!
It was fast, but relaxed at the same time.
You talk about a wonderful way to relieve stress ... this is it!!!!
Just play all of your cares away!
Bye bye!
Adios!
Let's see, shall I try to make my way around the circle?
As always ... please don't be hurt if you're left out.
It wasn't on purpose!
Chris on tenor banjo and fiddle ... Andrew on fiddle and mandolin ... Sondra on tenor banjo and mandolin ... Joann on Irish whistle ... Tony on Irish whistle, flute and fiddle ... Ava on fiddle and tenor banjo ... Doug on tenor banjo, mandolin and fiddle ... Larry on fiddle and mandolin ... Lisa on fiddle ... Fred on guitar ... John on guitar ... Dave on guitar ... Charlie observing and giving us pointers ... Wade on percussion ... Clayton on five string banjo ... Rob on percussion ... Don on bass ... Sarah on Irish whistle ... Ian on guitar ... Dale on guitar ... Paul on whistle and that's all I can remember.
Chris was not feeling well. I don't know what we'd do without him there. I hope that he's feeling better very soon.
Tony is really doing well on his fiddle.
Doug played I think it was four songs on the fiddle this evening. I know it was at least three. He did great!
I was happy to see John and Thelma there again. He borrowed some Stones Rag music to work on. That man can play a mean Pig Ankle Rag on his guitar. I wish Chris would let him play it for him sometime. I was very impressed!
We hadn't seen Clayton in a LONG time. I was glad to see him there.
I remember how scary it was to be learning at the session. It's still scary for me at times, but not like it is when you're new to the group and trying to learn everything at once. Power to you all who are working so hard on your music. Keep it up!
When I'm practicing at home, I tend to be quite vocal when I can't keep a tune going. I found myself doing lots of "venting" this evening. I even stomped my feet once in frustration, then looked up and saw Clayton grinning at me. I'll have to remember where I am!!! I used to throw pencils when I was practicing piano. A few years ago when I was studying piano performance in college, I would yell at my music. The kids would ask, "Are you practicing again?". Sometimes it's either vent or cry about it. I'd rather vent although crying does happen periodically.
:)
In the audience were Jeannie, Bill, Sam, Evelyn and Bob, Harry and Ellen, Noel and Mary Jo brought a whole group of family and friends with them. It was their son's birthday so we sang happy birthday to him. Lydia and Maddie were there with some friends. And Thelma.
I missed Beverly, Dwain, Dale and Adam, Kevin, Robert, Ned, Gracie, Evelyn H, George, Sarah's tambourine, her wonderful smile and her drum section.
Here's a bit of "gossip" for you all.
Charlie used to date Thelma's Aunt. How cute is that! They were both in their 90's!!!
I drank too much Dr. Pepper tonight and got a stomach ache. The "rumbly" kind. Great!!!
I met a family who were there from St. Louis. Their ten year old daughter was just beginning fiddle lessons. They asked me to give her some pointers so I spent a little time with her and showing her how to hold the bow and stuff. Her mother said that her family used to get together and play stuff like we play and she loved it. It's always nice to meet new people who appreciate what you're trying to do. It makes it more fun ... and you get to show off a little!!!!
(No, not me!! I'd never do that!)
Lisa was playing her new fiddle.
I got to sit by Larry a little while. That man just inspires me! I could listen to him play all day. He doesn't know it, but I learned a few things just listening to him tonight.
Oh, here's some excitement! I felt something on my arm. I held my arm up and rubbed it and a black spider ran into my sleeve and down my back!!! Dang!!! I'm serious!!!! I caught it right at the top of my pants before it went any further. Of course, I'm freaking out but trying to look cool. I was afraid it was going to bite me since I was holding it like that, but it didn't that I felt. I'm sure I would have felt it if it had. I had to go into the bathroom to get it out of my pants. I don't know where it came from, but I was glad to get rid of it!!!!
Well, I think that's the end of my story. It's 10:30 and I still have to do 15 minutes of Thai Chi and dance just a little before bed.
It was a great ending for the day. I feel better and the music was wonderful. Thanks to everyone who made it a great evening.
Until next week ...
What a session!
I would have to characterize tonight's session as fabulous!
I had looked forward to cutting loose all day today.
From the way the others were playing and acting ... I'd say that they were too!
It was fast, but relaxed at the same time.
You talk about a wonderful way to relieve stress ... this is it!!!!
Just play all of your cares away!
Bye bye!
Adios!
Let's see, shall I try to make my way around the circle?
As always ... please don't be hurt if you're left out.
It wasn't on purpose!
Chris on tenor banjo and fiddle ... Andrew on fiddle and mandolin ... Sondra on tenor banjo and mandolin ... Joann on Irish whistle ... Tony on Irish whistle, flute and fiddle ... Ava on fiddle and tenor banjo ... Doug on tenor banjo, mandolin and fiddle ... Larry on fiddle and mandolin ... Lisa on fiddle ... Fred on guitar ... John on guitar ... Dave on guitar ... Charlie observing and giving us pointers ... Wade on percussion ... Clayton on five string banjo ... Rob on percussion ... Don on bass ... Sarah on Irish whistle ... Ian on guitar ... Dale on guitar ... Paul on whistle and that's all I can remember.
Chris was not feeling well. I don't know what we'd do without him there. I hope that he's feeling better very soon.
Tony is really doing well on his fiddle.
Doug played I think it was four songs on the fiddle this evening. I know it was at least three. He did great!
I was happy to see John and Thelma there again. He borrowed some Stones Rag music to work on. That man can play a mean Pig Ankle Rag on his guitar. I wish Chris would let him play it for him sometime. I was very impressed!
We hadn't seen Clayton in a LONG time. I was glad to see him there.
I remember how scary it was to be learning at the session. It's still scary for me at times, but not like it is when you're new to the group and trying to learn everything at once. Power to you all who are working so hard on your music. Keep it up!
When I'm practicing at home, I tend to be quite vocal when I can't keep a tune going. I found myself doing lots of "venting" this evening. I even stomped my feet once in frustration, then looked up and saw Clayton grinning at me. I'll have to remember where I am!!! I used to throw pencils when I was practicing piano. A few years ago when I was studying piano performance in college, I would yell at my music. The kids would ask, "Are you practicing again?". Sometimes it's either vent or cry about it. I'd rather vent although crying does happen periodically.
:)
In the audience were Jeannie, Bill, Sam, Evelyn and Bob, Harry and Ellen, Noel and Mary Jo brought a whole group of family and friends with them. It was their son's birthday so we sang happy birthday to him. Lydia and Maddie were there with some friends. And Thelma.
I missed Beverly, Dwain, Dale and Adam, Kevin, Robert, Ned, Gracie, Evelyn H, George, Sarah's tambourine, her wonderful smile and her drum section.
Here's a bit of "gossip" for you all.
Charlie used to date Thelma's Aunt. How cute is that! They were both in their 90's!!!
I drank too much Dr. Pepper tonight and got a stomach ache. The "rumbly" kind. Great!!!
I met a family who were there from St. Louis. Their ten year old daughter was just beginning fiddle lessons. They asked me to give her some pointers so I spent a little time with her and showing her how to hold the bow and stuff. Her mother said that her family used to get together and play stuff like we play and she loved it. It's always nice to meet new people who appreciate what you're trying to do. It makes it more fun ... and you get to show off a little!!!!
(No, not me!! I'd never do that!)
Lisa was playing her new fiddle.
I got to sit by Larry a little while. That man just inspires me! I could listen to him play all day. He doesn't know it, but I learned a few things just listening to him tonight.
Oh, here's some excitement! I felt something on my arm. I held my arm up and rubbed it and a black spider ran into my sleeve and down my back!!! Dang!!! I'm serious!!!! I caught it right at the top of my pants before it went any further. Of course, I'm freaking out but trying to look cool. I was afraid it was going to bite me since I was holding it like that, but it didn't that I felt. I'm sure I would have felt it if it had. I had to go into the bathroom to get it out of my pants. I don't know where it came from, but I was glad to get rid of it!!!!
Well, I think that's the end of my story. It's 10:30 and I still have to do 15 minutes of Thai Chi and dance just a little before bed.
It was a great ending for the day. I feel better and the music was wonderful. Thanks to everyone who made it a great evening.
Until next week ...
May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.
