As for discoveries, I admit to mostly just supporting friends and performers whose music I already knew I liked. I just figgered out that the whole trip cost me about $130, so it was worth it for that fun factor! But, also, I did get to finally see Jimmy LaFave and Dar Williams live and really enjoy them, and to realize what an amazing guitar player Suzie Vinnick is... New finds include Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer, Colleen Eccleston and the young novelists. There are also at least 4 acts on the compilation cd that I dig, and I have a copy of the Might Uke documentary yet to enjoy...
My Other highlights include.
Figuring out that Gogirlsmusic.com is awesome. Introducing myself to David Woodhead. That hug from Ken Whitely. We reminisced about when we lived in the same neighbourhood. Later, at a private showcase, I sang along with him and Treassa while sitting beside his two angel singers and Samantha Martin. (p.s. Why didn't I just ask him for the cd I so desperately wanted?) Enjoying Julia, and Sheesham & Lotus & Luther.
I also had a chance to enjoy David Baxter as a real human, instead of guitarist lol. I reminded him we had met when he did his workshop at Folkway, and also just when I just did Corin's merch table (p.s. finally scored a copy of Paper Nickles.)(p.s. ALSO got to pal around with James Paul, and took him to Tannis' showcase lol).
Should have busted through to see New Country Rehab. Even though I have been their fan for like, EVER. lol.
I passed Annabelle Chostevy in the hall and we chatted. I still feel bad I didn't help her carry gear up instead of carrying on my way down.
I gave Tricia Bruchbacher's contact info and Gayle Ackroyd's brochure to a guy I know seeking talented, versatile and agreeable ala "commerical" singer lol.
