Re: Swannanoa Gathering 2019
Originally Posted by
Josh Levine
I got to go in 2017. Good choice doing 2-4..
Like josh, I went in 2017 (Hey Josh!). I took the John Reischman old time class, the Celtic class with David Surette, and the Matt Flinner newgrass class. All three were excellent teachers, but very distinct in their approach and approachability. Before/after class, you will need some time to practice and process all of the information. So, for me 3 classes was a really happy medium. Unlike Josh, however, I have not gone back to my audio recordings at all, so I doubt I'd record at River of the West (going this June). There are some really amazing things about the Swannanoa Gathering - the 'get off the grid' and listen to/play music for as long as you can, the nighttime jams, the teacher concerts, the impromptu teacher jams, the food, the beautiful campus, the general good vibes...the list goes on and on. I have told lots of people that it was a transformational week for me as a person. It goes way beyond attending a music camp. Until Swannanoa, I didn't consider myself a musician. That week helped me understand the music that has always resided inside of me, and understand myself as a musician. Have a great time and be fearless - play in whatever circles catch your ear.
ma dh'fheumas tu tarraing, dčan sin gu socair
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Mann 2 Point - 2011
Girouard Mandola - 2013
Pava A5 - 2019
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