Parameters - The acts are 90% acoustically driven but NOT Necessarily A FOLK SHOW. Part of the artistry of the performances are constructed sound from the backwoods.
The following instruments are banished are:
>Standard Acoustic Guitar
>Traditional Acoustic Piano
>Standard Acoustic Drums
>Traditional Wind, String, and Brass Instruments
Samples of Instruments that are welcomed:
>pump/reed organ, glass harmonium, hurdy gurdy, harpsichord, etc.
>dulcimers, zithers, lutes, harps, sitars, tub-and-mophandle bass, etc.
>unique percussion, xylophones (and the alike), washboards, chimes, etc
>indian flutes, recorders, harmonics, jewish harp, etc.
>home-made, backwoods creations
Applications - The application is downloadable below. It's to be filled out completely and mailed in as soon as possible please or dropped-off at sponsoring locations. Email us with your location of deposit.
Commitee - A 3 to 5 person commitee will be assembled in November the year preceeding the show.
The commitee will be assigned to design, promotion/advertising, public relations, artist relations, logistics and other duties.
Food - The event is part party / part dinner. Cajun/New Orleans-type cuisine will be served.
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In The Round - Performances will be featured in the center of the venue.
Other Venues - Besides the main venue, other locations will be available such as record stores, cafes and coffehouses, ect. for solo performances. Artists can perform at more that one show per venue if time allows.
Recording the Show - Documenting the show is greatly encourged. Video, photography, and audio
media are welcome. The acts are usually digitally recorded with consent from the acts.
Photography - The best way to photograph the show is using a camera with a tripod,time-exposer cable, and flash. Set camera on a stable foundation, set flash accordingly, and (click) open the shutter for approx. 8-15 seconds. Experiment with different settings.
Artists' Recording Selling - A table will be set-up for selling and distributing material.
Costumes - Hey..THIS IS MARDI GRAS!!!.
Contact us for further details
gdc1adsr@aol.com
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