Well, another Evart Funfest is over but the concerts, jam sessions, and many lessons still ring in our ears. Evart is one of those places where the Gurdy is in the definite minority. there were 5 or 6 in a crowd of a couple thousand, yet they were sought out at jamming partners, instructors, and even welcomed on stage during the mid afternoon! Michael Opp and friends taught a 'One on One' class to several potential Hurdy-gurdy players, while Mel, David S, David L, and Luke K taught a 'Get Acquainted with the Gurdy' class at the other end of the building.
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| Mel catches a quiet time to tune and play |
We encourage all of you to find opportunities to play with a variety of instruments. Even if you get a strange or less than welcoming glance at first, we have found if we play in tune with others and tone down our volume a bit to blend not overwhelm, and practice good jamming etiquette we are not just welcomed but asked to join them. Also remember the HG festival in Bloomington, IN. Early registration ends August 4th. contact information can be found on the previous blog.
Michael and friends demonstrate on stage at the Evart Funfest that the Gurdy is a very friendly instrument and plays with others!
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