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The GrapevineSeptember2017Newsletter forCSOTFACalifornia State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 6Message From the EditorsIt still feels a lot like summer, but fall is around the corner! There is a new seasonal poster being puttogether for our regularly occurring jams which you can see on our website. If you know of a businessthat would like to display our poster, please contact George.Send any correspondence to PO Box 990462, Redding CA 96099-0462. And of course, you canalways email carolyncork@gmail.com, or george.fredson@yahoo.com.September Schedule/Upcoming EventsSeptember 3 – Jam Session: 1-4:00pmFree Old Time Fiddle Concert: 2pmOpen mic after the concert. At St. JamesLutheran Church, 2500 Shasta View Drive,Redding (First Sundays)22037 Old Forty-Four Drive. No Partnerneeded. Wear comfy shoes and bring water.All dances taught and walked then danced.Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30PM. Cost 6.http://www.meetup.com/reddingdancegroup/Or (530) 347-0825.September 14 – CSOTFA, D-6 Board Meeting:All club members in good standing are invitedto attend regular board meetings. 6:30pm –8:30pm. Contact George for location andconfirmation for the meeting.September 8-10 – McCloud MountainBluegrass Festival. Three days of camping,performances, workshops, jamming, beverageand food vendors. Gates open at 5pm onFriday, and the music lasts until Sunday at4pm. Bands performing include: Laurie Lewis &Tom Rozum, Rita Hosking Trio, Kathy Boyd &Phoenix Rising, Mossy Creek, blue Summit,and Old Kennett String Band. (To benefitMcCloud schools music programs) For moreinformation: http://www.mccloudchamber.comSeptember 17 - Free Old Time Fiddle Concertand Open Mic: 2-4pm, at Palo CedroCommunity Hall, 22037 Old Forty-Four Drive(Third Sundays)October 19-21 – Mark your calendars now forthe 2017 Western Open Fiddle ChampionshipsOctober 19 – Byron Berline in concert, Friday7:30pm, at the Western Open.Non-Club EventsSeptember 4- 6-8:00pm, (First Monday of eachmonth) Nicki Carlisle’s Jam, any acousticalinstrument. Focus on beginning andintermediate levels. At Nicki’s studio, 20 min.out of Palo Cedro on Hwy 44. Call 474-4427.September 7 – 6:30pm Scottish Country Dancestarts up again: Palo Cedro Community Hall,September 16 – Pioneer Harvest Festival, atthe Camden House in Whiskeytown NationalRecreation Area. Saturday from 10am-4pm.Activities for the whole family. Music by ourDistrict 6 bands Loosely Strung and The OldTime Jam Band. For more information contactRanger Brianna Corp at 530-242-3451.September 23 – 7pm, Contra Dance atIOF/Rebecca Hall off Silver Bridge and Hwy44, Palo Cedro.September 30 – 3rd Annual Mountain HarvestFestival – Round Mountain. Saturday, 2pm-

10pm. A fun event for the whole family!Fundraiser for the non-profit MountainCommunity Center in Round Mountain, Hwy299 East. Music by the Old Kennett StringBand. For more information contact: NeilPeterson 530-215-8674(as always, please confirm dates and times beforeattending an event)Western Open Fiddle ContestOctober 19-21, 2017We think of the Western Open FiddleChampionships as the competition “arm” ofDistrict 6 of the California State Old TimeFiddlers Association. The Western OpenFiddle Championships were born in thespring of 1982 in Redding.JacqueWaterhouse, Maria and Frank Hawkey, RonHeuer, and Mary Lane can take credit forhaving the courage and enthusiasm to getstarted and create what is now one of thelargest and most popular fiddle contests inthe Western United States. After 14 verysuccessful years in Redding, the WesternOpen moved to our home here in Red Bluff.In 2016, we celebrated our 20th year in RedBluff with the 34th Annual Western OpenFiddle Championships.The Western Open has provided motivationand a showcase for hundreds of youngstersof all ages who practice all year for thisevent. Old friends and new get together thisweek and everyone revels in the wholesomefamily atmosphere. The toe-tapping musicresonates from every nook and cranny ofthe Red Bluff Elks Lodge, and “fiddlingaround” during Fiddle Week has become anOctober tradition in Tehama County. Theold-time tunes, passed down through theyears, are heard once again.Every year we work to make improvementsand add new ideas and new events. Threeyears ago we started a Junior Piano Conteston Saturday morning for our young pianists,ages 17 and under. This year we arechanging our Thursday night program to anOld Time Gospel Jam.We areencouraging musicians and lovers of this oldtime gospel music to come play any acousticinstrument and we invite everyone to singalong with the old standards. Festivities willbegin with the Elks Lodge offering dinner fora nominal charge, followed by the Old TimeGospel Jam beginning at 6:30 PM, with freeadmittance to all. The Western Open FiddleChampionships competition will begin Fridaymorning and run until dinner. After dinner,we will award prizes and then feature ourguest performer in concert, Byron Berline,all the way from Guthrie, Oklahoma. TheWestern Open will continue competitions allday Saturday, ending about 10:00 PMSaturday night.When we reflect upon the 35 years of theWestern Open, it is the people who havemade it so special. Many of the members ofthe Western Open Committee have beenon board for every contest. We’ve followedsome of our “fiddle kids” on their journeys asthey competed all the way from the Peeweethrough the Open Division. Many of those“kids” are now fiddle teachers, and it is withgreat joy that we watch their children followin their parents’ footsteps on the WesternOpen stage. A few of those whose firstpublic performance was on the WesternOpen stage have gone on to make theirliving making music. There will be people inthe audience each year who have attendedevery contest, as well as those who will beattending for the very first time. Every yearthere are new contestants and newaudience members, all of whom we invite into our “Fiddle Family.” We say to all,“Welcome!” and we look forward to sharingthe magic of old time fiddle music with all ofyou, at the Western Open FiddleChampionships,ThursdaythroughSaturday at the end of the third full week inOctober, 19-21, 2017.

McCloud Mountain Bluegrass Grows to Three Days, September 8-10, 2017McCloud, CA – August 16, 2017 -- The McCloud Chamber of Commerce is pleased to presentthe fifth annual McCloud Mountain Bluegrass event at the foot of majestic Mt. Shasta. McCloudMountain Bluegrass 2017 is back September 8,9,10 and bigger than ever with THREE DAYS ofperformances, workshops, jamming, beer, food vendors and GREAT MUSIC!This year’s lineup includes performances by Grammy awarding-winning artist LaurieLewis & Tom Rozum, Blue Summit, Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising, Mossy Creek, Old KennettString Band, and back by popular demand, the Rita Hosking Trio. Raffle prizes all weekendinclude grand prize drawings for a handcrafted mandolin by Jack Summers and a Deering Banjo.McCloud Mountain Bluegrass is a relaxed and family-friendly event, combining qualitymusic, food and beer in a beautiful location, and promises fun and camaraderie for all ages.Food vendors include Sage Restaurant with their popular Festival Menu of gourmet burgers andbrats, Kyody Café drinks and pastries and Fiesta Fresh. Children under 10 admitted free with apaying adult.This is a rain or shine event at the north end of Hoo Hoo Park. Free Parking at the OldMill site. We invite you to bring a lawn chair, sunscreen and hat. Well-behaved dogs on-leashallowed but leave your coolers at home. Guests may not bring alcoholic beverages, howeverbeer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. This year’s event will benefit music educationprograms at the McCloud Elementary and High School.Event camping check-in begins on Friday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. The 3-day music-filled event kicksoff at 7pm, Friday, Saturday Sept. 8 at Hoo Hoo Park Pavilion. Gates open at 10am on Saturdayand Sunday Sept. 9-10.For more information, please visit ud-mountain-bluegrass-2017For further information regarding this press release, contact:Cindy Rosmann: innkeeper@mccloudhotel.com PH: (530) 964-2822Sideline, at The Studio in CottonwoodBy Carolyn FaubelThere is a small musical gem in ourcommunitycalled“TheStudio,”inCottonwood. If you have ever been to one oftheir house concerts, then you understandthe wonderful, intimate setting those folkshave created for a one-of-a-kind listeningexperience with some exceptionally finebands.The exceptionally fine Bluegrass band,Sideline, from North Carolina, was back inCalifornia in August, and booked at TheStudio! I was very happy to be able to makethis show. Dave and Linda, are suchgracious hosts, and opened the door at 6pmfor a lovely potluck. Patio furniture andblanket-covered hay bales were grouped outfront for casual dining. At 7, I took my placein the front row along with a full house toenjoy the show.There is nothing like a 6 piece Bluegrassband playing at full speed about 3 feet infront of you! These fellows are amazing!Steve Dilling plays the banjo as if he hadbeen born with one in his hands. His emceework was very funny, and his stories andinside jokes make you feel as if you know allthe guys yourself.Jason Moore on the bass laid down a solidbackground for the numbers. But wait!There’s more! When he got to grooving,when he took some breaks, when he pulledout those rich fills, then you knew he wasn’tjust “keeping time,” but enhancing the tuneto its fullest potential.Skip Cherryhomes held down the rhythmwith his aggressive guitar playing, pulling outintricate and impressive solos at every

chance. His excitement with the music wascontagious, and he made you want to hollerand stamp your feet along with him!Nathan Aldridge, Sideline’s young fiddleplayer is quiet and soft-spoken, but his fiddlesure does the talking for him! He wasespecially featured on a few old time fiddletunes, and I especially remember his OldJoe Clark variation, somehow made newand fun again.Brad Hudson brings that other Bluegrassinstrument, the dobro, into the group. I loveto hear that dobro cry! And Brad used both afreedom and restraint to make it thesweetest sound in his tunes. His highlonesome vocals drove many of the songs.Troy Boone is the newest member of theband, and this is his first trip out here. Hislightning-fast mandolin moves and fine, highvocals were superb! I loved to see the smileon his face all during the show, and how hewould step forward when doing his numbers,bringing him even closer to the music-loving,appreciative audience.If you like Bluegrass music , but haven’tseen Sideline before, I am sure you willenjoy catching their next show out inCalifornia. Pay a visit to their website,sidelinebg.com, and find out more about theband and these fine musicians. Also, keepan eye on the schedule for The Studio inCottonwood to discover more great acts tocome!Feature Article:A Short History of Fiddling and the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, cont.Written by: Kenneth Leivers, 1974www.northstatefiddlers.comPage 7.6 of 7, of a serialized articleAs of April, 1974, the usual contests andjamborees were being held by the CaliforniaState Old-Time Fiddlers’ Association. BenZang was president and the Board of Directorsincluded George Davis, Ray Parks, CyWidener, and Todd Scott. The founder of theCaliforniaStateAssociation,GrantSpangenberg, was again recognized byinclusion of his name in the letterhead of TheSound Post. The new districts continued theirprocess of internal organization. A new districtmay be forming in the Santa Barbara areawhich would bring the total to eight. Thebeginning of 1974 was marked by state-widerepresentation among the officials of theCalifornia State Association, plus emphasis ondistrict autonomy and equality among districtsof the Association.This concludes our featured series “A Short History ofFiddling and the California State Old Time FiddlersAssociation.” The entire article is on our websitewww.northstatefiddlers.com under the tab “About.”References are cited at the conclusion of the article. Weare fortunate to have this information available for thehistory of our organization.How Did You Get Started Playing the Fiddle?George FredsonWe are continuing our new running feature, “How did you get started playingthe fiddle?” along with some other questions that will help us get to“musically” know our fellow club members and friends a little better. Our ownGeorge Fredson has his story to tell in this issue.How did I decide to become a fiddle player?I’ve always been a fan of the fiddle and admired those amazingmusicians that can play one of them and make it look soeffortless. The soundtrack for my life has always been the fiddleand clawhammer banjo. I’m certain that somewhere in genetic

code, the fiddle and the banjo gene resides, ready to be called into action and when I “grow older”(since I’ll never grow up) I will be a fiddle player too. I just regret that I didn’t begin my attempt atlearning the fiddle thirty or forty years ago.It seems as though there has been a fiddle hanging on my wall or in my closet for a long timebut it’s only been since I retired that I actually had the amount of leisure time needed to pick one upand begin sawing away on it. To begin with, what emanated from my fiddle was a far cry fromanything that sounded like music but more like I was performing open-heart surgery on a cat withoutthe benefit of anesthesia. I wondered why in the world someone would invent a stringed instrumentwithout frets, like it was intentional effort to create something that was next to impossible to play. Kindof like owning a Corvette with no wheels.I actually made a feeble commitment to learn to play the fiddle just a few years ago, findingthat once I began to come out of the closet with it and learn things in the company of other fiddleplayers, that whatever I did was wrong, from the way I held the fiddle to the way I held the bow, andeverything in between.(Hint for anyone even thinking about taking up the fiddle: Stay away from otherfiddlers unless you are strong enough to endure all the criticism that you could ever imagine).The important thing to me has been to be able to generate a tune that I can recognize.Fortunately I have a halfway decent ear for music and I don’t have to rely on music notation. I canusually hear a tune and reproduce it on the fiddle, with a little practice, so that it sounds like it issupposed to. When I watch those YouTube videos of old fiddlers from Appalachia with their fiddles ontheir arm and gripping the bow about a quarter of the way up its length, I realize they too neverneeded the instruction of a classical fiddle player to be able to crank out the great tunes that aremusic to my ears.The choices of authentic Old Time Fiddle Tunes are almost limitless. I tend to select myfavorites based on their names, like “Chicken in the Snowbank,” and “Chase the Squirrel,” and “Sal’sGot Mud Between Her Toes.” Now that’s what I call Old Time Fiddle Tunes as opposed to “Old FiddleTunes” played by old and not so old fiddlers!No matter how much others discourage me from playing in public, I will endure. I’ve never letgood judgment get in the way of having fun. Until I really feel ready to go public with my fiddling I willenjoy playing in private and maybe next year, when I’m much better, you’ll have the opportunity tohear my fiddle playing. Until then I will just enjoy it in the privacy of my own room, late at night and into the early hours of the morning, trying to make up for all the years that I should have been learninghow to play the fiddle.Advertising in The Grapevine6 month run :1/8 page (about 3.5” x 2”) 251/4 page (about 3.5” x 4.5”) 40(larger sizes, inquire)Band Bios/Press Releases Needed!To have your District 6 band listed in theGrapevine, contact carolyncork@gmail.com orgeorge.fredson@yahoo.com. Please send aphoto along with other band information.

D6 Band News and Bios:Old Time Jam BandNeighborhood Swing TrioDiana Kelley (accordion), Joy Stander (clarinet), JohnTiedeman (mandolin, guitar)Led by Becky Huskey, Pat Scott, and Rich ReynoldsThe Old Time Jam Band will perform at thePioneer Harvest Festival Sept. 19 at theCamden House. This community string program, OldTime Jam Band, helps young fiddlers continue fiddlin’.They meet twice a month for lessons and jams andenjoy performing for community events.oldtimejamband@gmail.com.The Down Home String BandNeighborhood Swing will perform at the Sonsof Italy Paesano Days in Sept. Accordion,clarinet, and mandolin are a good combinationfor Italian music. John Tiedeman is alsoworking on crooning Dean Martin songsDiana, Joy, and John play regularly together atNeighborhood Church of Redding. Diana plays soloevery week at area residential homes.Swing (standards western);Gospel; Celtic; Bluegrass; German (polkas)The Mountain MessengersThe members: Jade Johnson, Gerry Goldman, LloydRaeg, Don Palmer, Daniel Lindberg, George FredsonDHSB: Barry Breen, Nicki Carlisle, Don Nichols, GeorgeFredson, Lloyd Raeg, Lee BrushettThe “DHSB,” a District 6 group of enthusiasticentertainers, are a fixture at music events needingenjoyable acoustic songs and melodies. Theyregularly play at convalescent homesThis six member band plays a variety of AmericanaMusic including Bluegrass, Gospel, and somecontemporary songs that always leave theiraudience begging for more.They play at Copper Ridge, and at the CaliforniaVeterans Home every Wednesday.

Loosely StrungOld Kennett String BandTim Garrison Amy Vogt Carolyn Faubel George FredsonRich Reynolds Tex Ash, Pat Scott, and Becky HuskeyLoosely Strung will be performing at thePioneer Harvest Festival September 19 at theCamden House.The band plays for small private parties, weddings,funerals, dances, and barbecues twice a month fora retirement home in Orland and twice a month forfour different senior homes in Red Bluff. LooselyStrung has its roots in the 1970’s when Tehamaand Shasta Counties were both producing old-timeplayers, young and old.Curvy RoadCurvy Road is in the process of change. Stay tunedfor new updates on the band!Senior MomentsConsisting of Kathy Kampschmidt, Nicki Carlisle, AlMyers, Don Nichols, and Lee Brushett, this District 6band does awesome twin fiddling, oldies, swing, blues,old time fiddling and more. September 9, from 5:30-7:00pm, they will be participating at anupcoming Shasta Library Foundation event atthe Civic ventsThe OKSB is looking forward to the McCloudMountain Bluegrass Festival coming up onSeptember 9. We will be one of the bandsperforming there, and we will be camping thereat Hoo Hoo Park all weekend, jamming andhaving a good time with the music. Amy andCarolyn will be presenting banjo workshops atthe festival on Saturday morning. Also on ourschedule is the Third Annual Mountain HarvestFestival in Round Mountain on September 30.This is a fundraiser for the MountainCommunity Center. We continue to be activeplaying at least twice a month, playing for thesenior activity center “Golden Umbrella” and atthe Vistas Care Center. We are a 4-Piece stringband playing and singing Bluegrass and Old Time Musicin the Redding and Shasta County area.

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lightning-fast mandolin moves and fine, high vocals were superb! I loved to see the smile on his face all during the show, and how he would step forward when doing his numbers, bringing him even closer to the music-loving, appreciative audience. If you like Bluegrass music , but haven’t seen Sideline before, I am sure you will

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