THE FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.

FOLK NOTES Since 1985 traditional, contemporary, roots & alternative music

August, 2015 ACOUSTIC UNDERGROUND CONCERT SERIES presents

2 GUYS SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 - 8 PM

LUNA STAR CAFÉ 775 NE 125TH Street, North Miami, FL 33161 305-799-7123 Requested Contribution: $10, members of any folk club $8

2 GUYS

2 GUYS is Roy Connors and Alan Scharf both previous members of the popular 1960’s folk singing group and recording artists, The Highwaymen. Their work is much more than the Highwaymen’s classic Michael Row The Boat Ashore. With a diverse set list and a unique, duet style, 2 GUYS brings us an evening with seasoned and deeply materialized professionals with over fifty years on the forefront of folk and acoustic music. 2 GUYS repertoire ranges from 60’s folk music and 80’s and 90’s classics, to pop standards and soft rock.

The Highwaymen had a string of number one hits and multi-million-selling records, including Michael (Row the Boat Ashore), Cottonfields, and Gypsy Rover. The Highwaymen recorded for ABC Paramount, toured the U.S. and Canada, and appeared in over 400 colleges and universities pleasing audiences all across the United States and Canada. They have appeared at Carnegie Hall four times and were guest artists on the following popular national TV shows: The Tonight Show, Today Show, Ed Sullivan Show, On Broadway Tonight, Sing a Song of Politics, Hullaballoo, Eydie Gorme Special, Mike Douglas Show, Al Hirt Variety Show, This Was the Week That Was, Merv Griffin Show.

What a treat to have a whole evening of music by legendary performers who were instrumental in adding so many standards to the songs we love and provided so many memories for many of us.

http://2guysharmony.com/

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The Folk Club of South Florida Monthly SONG SWAP Sunday, August 9, 2015 5 - 9 PM The July Song Swap (photo above) was held at the home of Ronnie and Barry White. A huge Thank You! for hosting in your lovely home. We enjoyed a variety of music, original songs, and some oldies too. Guitars, a bouzouki, and a kazoo joined in the fun. Everyone enjoyed this musical evening.

HELP! We need a host/hostess for the September 13th Song Swap. If you are able to host the evening, please send a message to hollybw@bellsouth.net

The Sunday, August 9, 2015 Song Swap will be held at the historicDice House, 10001 SW 82 Ave, Miami, FL 33156 from 5 to 9 PM. The evening will be hosted by Holly White and Andy Susman in honor of their August Birthdays! Dessert will be provided.

Song Swaps include a pot luck supper so please bring your contribution, enough for six to eight people. Also bring instruments you care to play. You can perform a song, tell a story, recite a poem, do a dance, make a request or just enjoy the offerings. Everyone is welcome!

Folk Club format for the Song Swap: All performers (performers include poets, dancers, singers, musicians) will enter their names on the performer’s sign-up sheet as they arrive at the song swap. The performers will perform in the order on the sign-up sheet. Those who are not going to perform, but who wish to hear a song, may write the name of the song on a separate request sheet. The performers, at their sole discretion, may select the requested song(s) to play during their turns.

Song Swap Etiquette: If you are playing a song, you may tell the group whether you wish for others to join in or not. If you are singing or playing while another person is taking his/her turn, sing or play softer than the lead performer. Please keep your selection to 5 minutes or less. Be prepared when it's your turn so we can keep the circle moving, and please remember to be mindful of each other in the circle by not speaking while someone is performing. Hope to see you there! Holly White

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MOCA Folk Night THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 770 NE 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161 SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015 - 7 to 10 PM FREE ADMISSION Host, Michael Stock, WLRN Radio 7:15 PM - Grant Livingston 8:15 PM - Valerie C. Wisecracker 9:15 PM - Uproot Hootenanny Between Acts - Story Teller Jim Gregory

http://mocanomi.org

And drop into Luna Star Cafe across the street before, during or after the show

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CONTRA DANCES For information on Contra Dances in South Florida please visit https://sites.google.com/site/southfloridacontradance/ For what is going on in folk and acoustic music in South Florida visit: gotfolk.co Rise Up Singing Songbook 1200 Songs! $18 See Camile Grace at a Song Swap or send us an email Listen to Michael Stock’s Folk And Acoustic Music Program Sundays, 2 -5, WLRN-FM, 91.3 ------------------------ The Lighthouse Cafe at Temple Beth Or NO SHOW IN August, 2015 11715 SW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 – 305-632-989 OPEN MICS SPONSORED BY THE FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA:

TUESDAY EVENINGS: Dave Cohen and Scott Katz host at Shake A Leg2620 at South Bayshore Dr. in Coconut Grove, 305-595-3002. 7-11 PM

THURSDAY EVENINGS: Charlie Rathburn hosts at The Elks Lodge in SouthMiami, 6304 SW 78th St, South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 668-1676, 7:30 PM

SUNDAY EVENINGS: Dave Cohen hosts at John Martin’s Pub in CoralGables, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-445-377 8-10 PM

BLUEGRASS IS ALIVE AND WELL IN SOUTH FLORIDA! http://www.southfloridabluegrass.org

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PREZ SEZBy Barry J. White

HOW OFTEN DO WE HEAR LEGENDS? SO WHERE ARE YOU?

The Folk Club of South Florida has been blessed with attracting some of the best performers in the country to its Acoustic Underground Series for over thirty years on the first Saturday of every month now at the Luna Star Cafe. 2 Guys is a good example; they are extremely talented and part of the current and historic folk and acoustic music fabric of this nation and the world. But something puzzles us: Why is attendance so low at these performances? The information is sent to hundreds of people yet we get minimum response. If you are one who sees the event announced but does not attend, please send us an email telling us why? All responses will be held in confidence but we really want to know the reasons.Thanks.

KUDOS TO MOCA FOR MOCA FOLK NIGHT - FREE!

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami has taken a huge step up in offering free folk music to the public, a move toward the stated purpose of the Folk Club of South Florida set out below. And they are presenting some of our finest performers and advocates. Michael Stock, Valerie C. Wisecracker, Grant Livingston, Uproot Hootenanny, and veteran story teller Jim Gregory. What a treat. Many thanks to MOCA; full details above.

A PASSING

We learned with sadness that Susan Hangge passed away recently. Susan was active in the Folk Club for many years and was a regular at our Song Swaps, Susan had great energy and was also active the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Kendall. Our condolences to Susan’s family and friends. We willmiss her spark at our gatherings.

THE FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INCPurpose: To foster and promote traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music and other folk arts in South Florida by supporting and encouraging local talent and showcasing local and national folk performers. To increase public understanding of the rich variety, artistic value, cultural and historical significance, and continuing relevance of folk music. The Folk Club is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status and is a member of The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance. We proudly support Friends of Florida Folk and Miami radio station WLRN.

President and Director Barry J. White, 305-251-1960,bwtamia@bellsouth.netVice-President/Treasurer and Director Jim Teas jdteas@bellsouth.netTreasurer/Director Valerie Caracappa, 305-891-3528Secretary and Director Karen Goldstein, kargol47@yahoo.com 954-303-9254Director Camille Grace cmgrace1@hotmail.comDirector Joel Heinen heinenj@fiu.eduDirector David S. Cohen papabear1945@yahoo.comDirector Jane Matthews, mommamatt@aol.comDirector Charlie Rathburn, CRatMiami@aol.com Founder: Michael StockMembers-At-Large: Michael Henry, Linda Singer, Andrew Susman, Holly White, Bob Ingram and Dave SkinnerWEBSITE LINKSLocal folk music resources: www.gotfolk.comNorth American Folk Music and Dance Alliance: www.folk.org Broward Folk Club: browardfolkclub.com/South Florida Folk Festival: www.southfloridafolkfest.comPalm Beach Folk Club: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pbfcchatLuna Star Cafe www.lunastarcafe.com/MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please fill out membership info and mail your tax-deductible check made out to FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA,10001 SW 129th Terrace, Miami, FL 33176. Annual membership entitles you to a special rate on concerts, a monthly newsletter and admission to our annual meeting our annual party featuring complimentary food and music. Please choose the membership that best suits you and your family. Individual $20 – Family $35 – Supporting $50 – Sustaining $75 – Sponsor $125 – Benefactor $250 – Pete Seeger Endowment Fund, above $250 NAME_________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________ CITY____________ STATE_____ ZIP________ PHONE________________________________ EMAIL_______________________________ August 1, - Luna Star Cafe - North Miami - 8 PM August 9 - Song Swap - Kendall- 5 PM to 9 PM Every Tuesday - Open Mic - Shake-A-Leg - 7 PM to 11 PM Every Thursday - Open Mic - Elks Club - South Miami – 7:30 PM Every Sunday - Robert Is Here - Homestead - 2 PM to 6 Every Sunday - Open Mic - John Martin’s - 8 PM to 10:30 PM

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