madison wisconsin event

tomcunn

i talked to jack at django in june and he told me there is a django/gypsy jazz event in or near madison wisconsin (Fitchburg?) on or about august 22
i cannot find anything about it googling, and am wondering if anyone has any information.

Passacaglia

Here you go:

http://www.wail.com/midwest-gypsy-swing-fest.

Really looking forward to this myself - great lineup, understand it's a blast beyond.

Caravan GSE

************ > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE < ************
Harmonious Wail presents
Sixth annual
The Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival
Friday August 21 and Saturday August 22, 2009
Art in the Barn - 5927 Adams Rd

Mark your calendars and make your plans to attend the
6th annual Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival.

Featured bands
• Gonzalo Bergara with Kevin Nolan and Jason Annick (from the John Jorgenson Quintet and The Robin Nolan Trio)

• Alfonso Ponticelli with Swing Gitan – from Chicago

• Robin Nolan Trio from Amsterdam

• Harmonious Wail - your pals

• Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble

- campfire and jamming both nights after the concerts
-- plenty of room for picnicing


Ticket Pricing and Information ***** tickets will go on sale in July *******
Fri 8/21/09 –7pm $20 day of show/ $18 adv
Sat 8/22/09 –2pm $30 day of show / $28 adv
both Fri and Sat $40 day of show / $38 adv
Tickets Available;
Lane's Lutherie - 4253 W.Beltline Hwy (at Seminole Hwy) 442-0315
Spruce Tree Music - 851 E.Johnson 255-2254
Green Earth - 6771 University Ave. 831-2845
B-Side Records - 436 State St. 255-1977
Frugal Muse Books - 7475 Mineral Point Rd and 1193 N. Sherman Ave 833-8668
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Directions to the Art in the Barn
Fish Hatchery Road (County Hwy. D) will be closed – take Seminole Hwy to the end, turn right, take the first left, then left again onto Adams, the barn is on the right.
Muchos Gracias to our sponsors – The Isthmus, WORT, Great Dane Brew Pub, Heartland Credit Union, Sooper Dooper and tons of devoted friend-sponsors – Thank You!

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GregLewis

Is there a schedule for Friday and Saturday?

Thanks

Passacaglia

I spoke with Sims, of Harmonious Wail, a couple of hours ago - bought tix through him - he said there will be a schedule up tomorrow or the day after. He also indicated there will be a 2 hour workshop before the Saturday evening concert, with staggered start times - not quite sure how it will work - sounds like one workshop availability, with one instructor - but it sounds great, regardless - small sizes, intensive.

GregLewis

Passacaglia wrote:

I spoke with Sims, of Harmonious Wail, a couple of hours ago - bought tix through him - he said there will be a schedule up tomorrow or the day after. He also indicated there will be a 2 hour workshop before the Saturday evening concert, with staggered start times - not quite sure how it will work - sounds like one workshop availability, with one instructor - but it sounds great, regardless - small sizes, intensive.

Thanks! Please post whatever you find out.

Greg

Caravan GSE

I am in one of the bands and even I do not have a schedule yet. I believe that Friday's show will be Gonzalo, Robin, and Swing Gitan each having a set. From what info I have Alfonzo needs to be back in Chicago Saturday night but may be at the guitar workshop Saturday afternoon. All us other bands long with Gonzalo and Robin will be playing Saturday.

NEW WEBSITE

www.midwestgypsyswingfest.com

Most current press release:

************ > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE < ************
Harmonious Wail presents
Sixth annual
The Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival
Friday August 21 and Saturday August 22, 2009
Art in the Barn - 5927 Adams Rd

Tickets are now on sale
6th annual Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival.
Ticket Pricing and Information
Fri 8/21/09 –7pm $20 day of show/ $18 adv
Sat 8/22/09 –2pm $30 day of show / $28 adv
both Fri and Sat $40 day of show / $38 adv
Tickets Available;
Lane's Lutherie - 4253 W.Beltline Hwy (at Seminole Hwy) 442-0315
Spruce Tree Music - 851 E.Johnson 255-2254
Green Earth - 6771 University Ave. 831-2845
B-Side Records - 436 State St. 255-1977
Frugal Muse Books - 7475 Mineral Point Rd and 1193 N. Sherman Ave 833-8668
also <!-- e --><a href="mailto:sims@wail.com">sims@wail.com</a><!-- e --> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - 608-221-3966

Featured bands
• Gonzalo Bergara with Kevin Nolan and Jason Annick(from the John Jorgenson Quintet and The Robin Nolan Trio)
• Alfonso Ponticelli with Swing Gitan – from Chicago
• Robin Nolan Trio from Amsterdam
• Harmonious Wail - your pals
• Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble
• Rumba Kings
- campfire and jamming both nights after the concerts
-- plenty of room for picnicing

Directions to the Art in the Barn
Fish Hatchery Road (County Hwy. D) will be closed – take Seminole Hwy to the end, turn right, take the first left, then left again onto Adams, the barn is on the right.
Muchos Gracias to our sponsors – The Isthmus, WORT, Great Dane Brew Pub, Heartland Credit Union, Sooper Dooper and tons of devoted friend-sponsors – Thank You!

<!-- e --><a href="mailto:sims@wail.com">sims@wail.com</a><!-- e --> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 608-221-3966
announcing the brand new www.midwestgypsyswingfest.com



-- schedule coming soon, very soon

-- instructional workshops from noon - 2pm on Saturday -- call or email Sims for details

-- Full menu coming soon -- provided by Peoples Bakery -- gyros, baklavah, smoothies ......

Passacaglia

Chris - I am really excited about this - I've had a chance to hear Alfonso live, now, a few times, and I'm really looking forward to hearing your band, especially in such an intimate venue. I've not yet heard Gonzalo Bergara or Robin Nolan, either, so - well, let's just say I'm seriously keyed.

When I spoke with Sims (wanted to buy tix - FYI, all buying tickets, Sims indicated you will be able to buy tix via Paypal in a few days, otherwise, he's taking CC tix/workshop purchases now over the phone), he indicated something like a workshop period from 12-2 on Saturday, with staggered start times.

You guys have plenty on your plate, I know, but, selfishly, do you happen to know of any possibility brewing for extended workshop slots, so that we might be able to take part in more than one workshop, with more than one player?

Caravan GSE

I talked to Sims again today. Things are really coming together. The schedule is almost complete. Here is a TENTATIVE version. Figure events start about an hour apart with 50 min sets. Again this is NOT firm yet... just a rundown Sims gave me.

watch www.midwestgypsyswingfest.com for a forthcoming firm version

Friday 7:00? start
Swing Gitan
Robin
Gonzalo
Campfire jam

Sat 12:00 start
Workshop
Workshop
Rumba Kings dance set in tent
Wail dance set in tent
Swing Gitan barn?
jamming?
Caravan GSE in barn
Robin in barn
concert break / jam
Wail in barn
Gonzalo in barn
campfire jam

For those of you who have not been to the fest in the past the jams have gone until like 2:00am abound a roaring bonfire as long as the weather cooperates.

I will be seeing him tomorrow to get fliers. I will be sure to ask about the workshop. Cool thing about this fest is that the headliners tend to mill around the grounds.

See you all there!!!

Chrtiso