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Hungario1967
Around Edmonton, AB.New Godin archtops.
Hi. I'm a brand new forum member. I've been playing a long time, but getting into GJ very seriously.
Does anyone know of Gypsy Jazz retreats within Canada? I don't mind going to the U.S., but the cost might be lower to keep it within my borders ( yes, I'm Canadian).
Thanks.
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Don't know of any in Canada but I know several Canadians that come to Django in June.
Welcome to the forum!
I don't know of any that are specifically GJ, but there are a few jazz/swing camps. There are often a number of GJ aficionados at the BC Swing Camp at Sorrento, BC. This year it is August 9-15. Registration usually opens in March sometime. I've been there a few times and I'm planning to be there this summer with a few of my GJ pals. It's hard to top Django in June of course.
What part of Canada are you in?
http://www.bcswingcamp.ca/index.htm
Kevin
Thanks for the welcome(s)! I'm in Edmonton, AB. I'll have to check out these options, thanks!
@Hungario1967 check out this 2021 Django/Swing Camp AB – North of Red Deer: 13-15 Aug:
https://albertaswingcamp.ca/
2021 Django/Swing Camp AB – North of Blackfalds, Alberta: 13-15 Aug
At Watipi Campground north of Blackfalds, Alberta. August 13-15. Swing/Django djam all weekend long. Maybe some workshops, band scramble, etc. It’s about half way between Edmonton and Calgary so it’s convenient for all!
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Hey fans and players of swing music and Django Reinhardt! Join us for a weekend of camping and jamming August 13-15, 2021 in central Alberta. The focus is acoustic swing music including swing tunes from the great American songbook, Western swing and the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Acoustic guitars, bass, violins, violas, clarinets, mandolins, singers, etc. are all welcome. All playing levels are welcome. There will be some experienced players there but newer players are encouraged to come and learn. If necessary we can split into separate jams for different playing levels. Possible workshops if people are interested.
Welcome to the forum!
Musicians come from all over the world to attend “Django in June” in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Trust me when I say that it is worth the trip!
Hope they are back in business next year!
Will
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Hi all. I'm organizing the above event. It's about half way between Edmonton and Calgary. Contact me if you have any questions.
Kevin
Yay, looks like the Django Camp Alberta is happening again in 2022: https://albertaswingcamp.ca/2022/04/16/2022-django-swing-camp-alberta-second-annual/
Gypsy Jazz Alberta Swing Camp 2023, 7-9 July between Calgary and Edmonton, Canada : https://albertaswingcamp.ca/2023/06/03/alberta-swing-camp-update/
Hey Alberta Django Jazz jammers. The fourth edition of Alberta Swing Camp is in the works for July 5-7, 2024. Keep an eye on https://www.albertaswingcamp.ca/ for updates and tell all your djam friends to come.
Thanks for posting that, Azazzell. This camp is in its fourth year and the attendance has been getting bigger. But not too big!
Most of the information you need is on the website
If you have any questions please give me a shout.
Kevin