F.A.M.E. Goals 16

From the President 2

Open Mics 3

Songwriters’ Songfest 5

Songwriters’ Showcase 5

Traditional Folk Song Circle 6

The Songs We Sing 6

Annual Picnic 7

Inside this issue:

Board of Directors 16

Windtalker Experience 15

Comfortable Concerts 8

Hill Chapel Concerts 9

Gear of the Month 10

Pull up a Chair 11

Scholarship Info 12

Spotlight: Patsy Cline 13

New Beans photos from Tomy 14

Membership Renewal/App 16

Don’t miss: September 8: Patsy Cline plaque dedication, p. 13

September 27: Annual F.A.M.E. picnic, p. 7 September 2015

In the Spotlight…Patsy Cline (!) by Frederick Folklorist

Why is Patsy Cline in the F.A.M.E. “Spotlight” article? For the answer, please turn to page 13.

Keep listening, keep playing, keep living!

Peace,

Rick Hill

Rick’s photo courtesy of http://www.ricksfolk.com/photos/

From the President Page 2

“Watch out, watch out there’s a great big fool at the wheel Because he’s got him a brand new automobile!”

I get tired of listening to and playing songs about someone’s love life – I’ve got love, I need love, I don’t

have love, I wish I had love, I wish you didn’t love me, I wish I didn’t love you, etc., etc., etc. One might think

that love is the only thing happening (or not happening) in peoples’ lives. As songwriters and performers, we

need to present a more rounded perspective on the human experience. Love is certainly a powerful force, but

it is not the only force. What is it that makes you happy (besides being in love), or angry, or frustrated, or at

peace, or…?

It is unfortunate that when we turn on the radio the vast majority of the songs we hear are about love – the

romantic kind, not the “love your neighbor” kind. I suppose the reason is because it is the easiest thing to

write about. To be truly reflective of the human experience requires some depth of thought. Occasionally

songwriters do give us that depth, but most of the time they seem to choose the easy (or popular?) way out.

When I put my set list together, I try to make sure I am covering a wide variety of topics, including some

love songs. The song quoted above is by Little Richard when he was with the Deuces of Rhythm back in 1953,

probably inspired by somebody driving a new car like a maniac. Just another interesting facet of the human

experience.

The Epicure Café, 11104 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA. Music Variety

Showcase: Second and fourth Wednesdays at 8 pm, hosted by Ron

Goad. Open Mic: Show up, sign up, perform one to three songs. Epicure is

an independently-owned and family-run café with tasty food, including

appetizers, Greek specialties, salads, sandwiches, subs, pasta, desserts,

coffee drinks, wine and beer. Epicure features various creative events that

fill every night of the week, including wonderful musical acts, local art

exhibitions, open mics, poetry readings, comedy, and now—storytelling! All this

and an outdoor hookah!

Frederick Coffee Company & Café, 100 N. East Street, Frederick:

Every Tuesday night 6:30—9:30 pm, Todd C Walker hosts. This

open mic welcomes all “family-friendly” talent. Performers receive the

equivalent of time for two songs each. Enjoy good food from the

enhanced menu in a welcoming and warm, inclusive atmosphere. Sign-up

starts at 5:45 and the list fills quickly, so come early if you can.

Open Mics Page 3

Michael Schirf Kim Perseghin Jim Rose Dave Koronet Tom Bockoven

Photos courtesy of Todd C Walker

At a Glance:

Frederick Coffee Company & Café, 100 N. East Street, Frederick: Every Tuesday night 6:30—9:30 pm

The Epicure Café, 11104 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA. Music Variety Showcase: Second and fourth Wednesdays at 8 pm

NEW! The Furnace Bar & Grill, 12841 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, MD. Every Thursday night 8 to 11:00 pm

Beans in the Belfry Meeting Place & Café, 122 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD. Third Thursday of each month 7-9 pm

UUCF “Coffeehouse,” 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD. Saturday, 7—9:30 pm, September 19

The details:

Furnace Open Mic photos by Sam Biskin

The Furnace Bar & Grill, 12841 Catoctin Furnace

Rd, Thurmont, MD. Every Thursday night 8 to

11:00 pm; hosted by Sam Biskin. Hi! There’s a new

acoustic open mic on Catoctin Furnace Road. Our first

night went really well! It’s designed to be an acoustic

event, but electric is not discouraged. — Sam Biskin

After spending months doing extensive renovations to

the old Deer Dale Inn, we are excited to introduce you to THE FURNACE BAR AND GRILL! Casually warm

and comfortable inside, you'll be welcomed to our neighborly pub each time you enter. Enjoy the beautifully

designed new granite bar and a menu of classic American pub food freshly prepared by our cooks. Try a craft

beer with your tasty chicken alfredo flatbread. We welcome all to stop by for a beverage, a bite to eat, great

music, and a good time!

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Beans in the Belfry Meeting Place & Café, 122 W. Potomac Street,

Brunswick, MD. Third Thursday of each month 7-9 p.m., Tomy “One

M” Wright hosts this cozy venue with great acoustics, as it is an old church re-

claimed as a coffeehouse with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. This is a SAW- and

FAME-endorsed open mic which draws performers from both groups, as well as

the local area. Format is a first-come, first-served sign-up list with usually two or

three songs each. Percussion available upon request.

UUCF “Coffeehouse,” 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD.

Saturday, September 19, 7—9:30 pm. Roy Greene and Brad

Calhoun, hosts. This month’s Coffeehouse Open Mic shares the date

with the first-ever UUCF Family Fun & Food Fair. The Fair is from

2:30 to 7:00 pm. There will be games, art booths, crafts booths, nature

walk, drumming circle, and tarot readings ($). The “UUCF

Coffeehouse Showcase” starts at 5:00 pm. Here is the line-up:

Roy Greene, Brad Calhoun Elaine and Mark Gleaton

Julia Jones, Scarlet Fannin, and Jim Rose

Sea Raven, Steven Darnell

The Open Mic follows, starting at 7 pm.

Every performer loves an audience, so if you aren't up to taking a

turn in the spotlight, plan on sitting back and enjoying the music.

Desserts and coffee will be provided. Admission is free, and free-will,

monetary, dessert, and beverage donations are gratefully accepted.

Feel free to BYOB.

For more information, email uucfcoffeehouse@gmail.com or visit

the FB page at UUCFCoffeehouse. Follow us on Twitter @UUCFcoffee.

September 6 Dan Kenny Jon Seay

September 20 Craig Cummings

Nikia Sayre Burns

Come upstairs at Brewer’s Alley in beautiful, historic, downtown Frederick, Maryland, any Monday evening from 7:15 pm until 10:15 pm or so. The singer-songwriters you will hear are a mix of national and regional touring performers with many award-winners from all genres. The featured songwriter for the evening plays for around 45 minutes; a number of other songwriters make cameo appearances singing three songs. Every show also includes a piano prelude to start the evening, our two resident poets read two poems each somewhere in the program, and we have three MC’s, so it’s impossible to get bored – it’s an acoustic variety show. All of the performers are invited to play; this enables us to maintain high standards of musicianship and songwriting. We have gained a national reputation for being a great place to perform and be heard. Note: no sign-up on the night, although we may pull songwriters we know from the audience and make ‘em play. There is no door charge, but we have “tip buckets” for the featured songwriter. Come out and support LIVE ORIGINAL music. If you would like a calendar for 2015, please e-mail Rod (roddc@xecu.net ). For information about playing a three-song spot, contact (1) Ron Goad: MisterGoad@aol.com, (2) Rod Deacey: roddc@xecu.net or (3) Todd C. Walker: todd@toddcwalker.com. For info on featuring (the 45-minute money spot), contact Rod Deacey: roddc@xecu.net.

Date Featured Artist Cameos (3 songs) Pianist

9/7 Anna Keller Michelle Murray Colettte Rohan

9/14 Ron McFarlane Mike Kelly Jim Moon

9/21 Andrew McKnight Tom Dews, Katy Hylton Ray Jozwiak

9/28 Jon Shain John Seay, Pete Farnham Jimbow

Brewer’s Alley Monday Songwriters’ Showcase

Brewer’s Alley, 2nd Floor, 124 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD, Shows begin at 7:15 pm

Sunday Songwriters’ Songfest Frederick Coffee Company and Café, 100 N. East Street, Frederick, MD, 4 pm

Todd C Walker puts together an afternoon of local, regional, and sometimes national talent. Songwriters perform 30- to 40-minute sets.

Performers are not paid, so please tip generously.

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The Songs We Sing by Caryl Velisek

Photos courtesy of Karen Fetters

Traditional Folk Song Circle by Tomy Wright

Dublin Roasters Coffee, 1780 N. Market Street, Frederick Second Saturday of each month, 2-4 p.m.

Twenty-three folks attended the August 8th song circle held at Dublin Roasters, including two or three of whom were new. We sang 30 songs covering 20 of the 35 categories in the Rise Up Singing (RUS) songbook. A new song not previously sung by the group was “Vine and Fig.” To date, the group has sung some 424 songs for 35% of the songs from the RUS songbook. Our next Songs Sung milestone is 450! Stay tuned or B♭. In attendance were Carol Antoniewicz*, Margie Barber, Brenda Broadbent, Rick Broadbent, Andy Celmer, Barbara Collins, John Cooper, Mary Lou Davis, Dan Frasier, Craig Gillispie, James Gillispie, Marilyn Gillispie, David Koronet, Gloria McCracken, Wes Merchant, Julie Merchant, Dorothea Mordan, Ed Mordan, Mike Sodos, Robin Turner, Caryl Velisek, George Waxter and one other to be identified later. Welcome to two new attendees Carol and Mary Lou, and a third undecipherable on the sign-in roster! :-) Many thanks to David Koronet for filling in as host again, Richard Broadbent as notable backing guitarist/singer, and Caryl Velisek as keeper of records and attendance this month. Rick Hill, Dori Bailin, and I, Tomy Wright are looking forward to joining every-

one again in September! ♪♪♪

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At our August 2015 Song Circle we sang some that we’ve done several times be-fore, starting with our traditional opening song, “You Are My Sunshine,” followed by “Annie’s Song,” “Home on the Range,” “The Cat Came Back,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” “Downtown,” “The Happy Wanderer,” “Try to Remember,” “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,” “Jamaica Fare-well,” “Loch Lomond,” “Over The Rainbow,” and “In the Garden.” We also sang a few we’ve only done two or three times now: “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” “I Shall Be Released,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Let’s Get Together,” and “Garden Song.”

After several attempts in the past, we finally got through “Black Is the Color.” I have done this one for many years and always been fond of it. (My true love’s hair was black.) Anyway, it’s a traditional Appalachian folk song, probably originated from Scotland, and it has become part of the traditional repertory of Celtic mu-sic artists. “All My Trials” was a folk song during the social protest movements of the 1950s and 1960s and is based on a Bahamian lullaby that tells the story of a mother on her death bed, comforting her children. The message being that no matter how bleak the situation seemed, the struggle would soon be over. It is often categorized as a Spiritual because of its biblical and religious imagery. “This Old Man” is, of course, a children’s nursery rhyme set to music which most of us have sung at some time or another.

We sang “Vine and Fig Tree,” a peace-oriented anti-war song with words closely based on quotes from Micah (everyone beneath their vine and fig tree) and Isaiah (beat the swords into plowshares) and set to a Hebrew folk tune. The composer is unknown. “O Had I a Golden Thread … and needle so fine, I’d weave a magic strand of rainbow design” – so begins another song we have not done before. The song by Pete Seeger spawned the name for a television series, Rainbow Quest, that was devoted to folk music and hosted by Seeger. The show featured musicians playing traditional American music genres such as folk, old-time music, bluegrass, and blues. This song is considered among Pete’s best. The words to “Babylon” are from Psalms 137. They express the longing of the exiled Jewish people for their homeland, and the music was written by William Billings in the late 1700s. About all I could find out about “Cook With Honey” is that it was written and performed by Valerie Carter; it was also sung by Judy Collins, another well-known folk singer. “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” was written by Smokey Robinson and became a 1962 top hit single for the Miracles. It was one of the Miracles’ most covered tunes, was a million-seller, and it received a 1968 Grammy Hall of Fame Award. It was also selected as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and it was also covered by The Beatles on their second album. And, it was also chosen for the soundtrack of the award-winning 1964 Ivan Dixon film, Nothing But a Man. The last song on our “first-time” list for August 2015, is “Millworker,” written by James Taylor. It was origi-nally written by Taylor for the Stephen Schwartz Broadway musical, Working. It’s been covered by Bette Mid-ler, Emmylou Harris, Pearl Jam, and Bruce Springsteen. Taylor said he was inspired to write it quickly one night at his home in Martha’s Vineyard, “about six feet” from where he wrote an earlier song, “Secret o’ Life.” He said the lyrics were based on the words of union organizer, Grace Clements, and that it started out about a truck driver, rather than a millworker. I hope you enjoy hearing about the songs we sing as much as I do learning and writing about them. Until

next time. ♪♪♪

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F.A.M.E. Annual Picnic at Ceresville September 27 Sunday, 1—5 pm. Yes, it’s that time again for our annual picnic! We will gather at the Pavillion at

Ceresville. The picnic is one of your benefits as a member of Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise.

We appreciate your support throughout the year! There will be a hired band, lots of food and drinks

(beer and wine — $), a song circle, annual business meeting, open mic, and a gift for members.

Watch for more details in your email inbox soon. ♪♪♪

Comfortable Concerts Coming Up

October 9 Ian McFeron/Alisa Milner www.ianmcferon.com October 30 Buddy Mondlock www.buddymondlock.com November 20 Rupert Wates www.rupertwatesmusic.com December 11 Neptune’s Car www.neptunescar.com

And Now for Something a Little Bit Different at Comfortable Concerts! Jon Shain will entertain us with his musically influ-enced combo of Piedmont Blues/Bluegrass/Swing/Ragtime. Jon grew up in Massachusetts and is now based in Durham, NC. While growing up and working in his family’s textile dyeing company he realized he had an affinity for American roots music and discovered his “knack” for songwriting. He loves to write about real people and social justice. Jon ma-jored in American history at Duke University, although he never put music on the back burner. While there, he studied with Paul Jeffrey (jazz professor) and played in “Big Boy Henry’s” backing band. He has done a lot of touring up and down the east coast in clubs and festivals. From 1989-1998 he toured and founded the Chapel Hill folk rock group, Flyin’ Mice, and the spinoff group, Wake. Jon has also toured in the Nether-lands and Germany. He has performed with David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, and Dixie Dregs. Jon has released six studio albums since going solo. His newest CD, Reupholstered, was released in July 2014. He has opened for John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, and Little Feat. When he isn’t touring, Jon teaches Piedmont Blues finger style guitar and workshops in songwriting and blues guitar. www.jonshain.com Please join us for a wonderful evening of song. Date: September 18 Time: Doors open 7:30pm

Location: Damascus/Gaithersburg

(address given upon request)

RSVP: Sept. 16 to: (Robin) kmarkle6@hotmail.com

(please refer to FAME newsletter)

Suggested Donation: $10-$20/person (solely for the musician)

Hungry? Plenty of food/beverages

Comfortable Concerts September 18 Jon Shain www.jonshain.com

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Hill Chapel Concert Hall & Venue Page 9

September 10, 2015

Craig Donovan & Josh Gray

Concerts are held at

Hill Chapel Concert Hall

6 East Main Street

New Market, MD

Doors open 7 pm; shows run 7:30 to 9:30 pm

For more information please call the Hill Chapel 301-882-7172

Hill Chapel Concerts Coming Up

October 8 Jeff Miller & Todd Walker — singer/songwriters October 22 Rachel B — jazzy, bluesy singer November 7 F.A.M.E. Open Mic Night! December 12 Jacqueline Pollauf — classical harpist

Craig Donovan (left) is a singer-songwriter and founding member of the acoustic rock band, PLAIN WONDER. Craig’s original songs capture a mix of American and British folk, neo punk/mod and pop/rock. Craig has recently performed solo and with his band at music establishments in downtown Washington DC, Rockville, MD and Frederick, MD.

Josh Gray (right) plays original folk, country, and blues songs all over the MD/DC/VA area. His influences

are acoustic music from the 20s to the 60s folk revival era. Josh has a beautiful voice and this will be his second appearance at The Hill Chapel!

September 17, 2015 Claude Bourbon - Classical Guitarist

From France, Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America

for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, Middle Eastern,

and Russian stylings into uncharted territories. Each year Bourbon plays

more than 100 shows around the world. Now based in the UK, some of

Claude’s influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable

musician: Paco De Lucia; Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rod-

rigo; JJ Cale, Monty Python; JS Bach and Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks.

Now go make some music. ♪♪♪

Gear of the Month by Todd C Walker Page 10

I wrote a review on guitar picks several issues back. I stated then that my favorite pick was the Dava Grip-Tip made from Delrin ($4.50 for a 6-pack). Although it is still one of my favorites, my recent go-to pick is the very inexpensive pick(s) from PikCard.

The PikCard is basically a credit card with four die-cut guitar picks that can be car-ried (like a credit card) in a wallet or purse. The picks pop out easily and work great.

Since each card (of four) costs $1.00 from Strings and Beyond, I don’t mind that the Piks wear out faster than most other more expensive picks. I find that the plastic coating tends to slip (from fingers) less and creates a softer sound. I really like them. Maybe you will too.

The other pick that took me by surprise is a Steve Clayton Acetal Rounded Triangle pick ($1.99 per) that my sister found on a San Francisco sidewalk. It’s thick and stiff so I didn’t try if for several months. Being stiff, I thought it would create a harsh sound and be difficult to use. I was wrong. It is very easy to use and is terrific at single note runs. I’m sure it would be great at bluegrass picking. The biggest surprise was how smooth it sounds – took me totally by surprise. I don’t use it on every song, but for some it’s my preferred pick.

Now when I sit down to play, the Pik, the Steve Clayton and the Dava are right there, just waiting for inspiration to set in. Ac-tually I make sure all three are in my pocket (on gigs) because each creates a slightly different sound.

Here’s my summary: Pik by PikCard – two thumbs up

Dava Grip-Tip – two thumbs up

Steve Clayton Acetal – two thumbs up

If your favorite guitar shop doesn’t carry them, try Strings and Beyond (www.stringsandbeyond.com).

Todd Gear of the Month photos by Todd C Walker

Members, are you interested in taking an active role in F.A.M.E.? Here’s your chance to get involved! Below is a list of current committees and some functions of each. Find a committee that lines up with your interests and skills and contact Roy Greene for more information. A. Membership Committee — Maintain membership roster; notify members when their

membership renewal is due B. Events Coordinator Committee — Maintain communications with endorsed events C. Marketing and Promotion Committee — Organize/coordinate community outreach with other organizations; maintain F.A.M.E. website D. Education/Workshops Committee — Plan and oversee workshops E. Scholarship Committee — Establish criteria/guidelines for scholarship awards

F.A.M.E. Committees

Pull up a Chair…

Charlie and the MTA by Frederick Folklorist

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A lot of the folk songs that we grew up on bring out certain emotions in us every time we hear them. When you hear of the plight of poor Charlie riding the M.T.A. (Boston’s subway system, then known as the Metropolitan Transit Authority) forever because he doesn’t have the extra nickel for the fare increase to get off the train you start smiling and chuckling to yourself...I’ll bet you’re doing it now.

The melody of the song is a fairly old one. The first song (as far as I know) to use it was “The Ship That Never Returned,” written in 1865 by Henry Clay Work. He also wrote “My Grandfather’s Clock,” which we sometimes sing at the F.A.M.E. song circle.

The melody was also used in the folk song “The Wreck Of Old #97” and “The Train That Never Returned.” The words of “M.T.A.” were written mostly by Jacqueline Steiner with the verse about Charles’s wife handing him a sandwich written by Bess Lomax Hawes, who, incidentally, was one of the Almanac singers that I wrote about last month.

In the 1940s, the M.T.A. fare schedule was very complicated and at one time the booklet that explained it was nine pages long. Fare increases were implemented by means of an “exit fare.” Rather than modify all the turnstiles for the new rate, some young whippersnapper decided to just collect the extra money when the passengers would leave the train. One of the key points of the platform of Walter A. O’Brien, Jr., a Progressive Party candidate for mayor of Boston in 1947, was to fight the fare increase and make the fare schedule more uniform....thus Charlie was born.

It was one of seven songs written for the O’Brien campaign. Each one emphasized a key point of his platform. One recording was made of each song, and they were broadcast from a sound truck that drove around the streets of Boston. This, by the way, earned O’Brien a $10 fine for disturbing the peace. I wish someone would fine politicians for all the TV adds during the elections for disturbing MY peace...anyway, I digress. “Charlie on the M.T.A.” made its debut October 24, 1949, at O’Brien campaign stops outside factory gates in South Boston. “Charlie” was an immediate hit and popular with the working man. He wasn’t popular enough however. Despite the song’s popularity, “M.T.A.” didn’t do much to help Walter O’Brien’s campaign; he finished dead last in the field of five candidates. He never ran for public office again.

As time went on “Charlie on the M.T.A.” charmed all who heard it. A former O’Brien campaign volunteer, who, I found out, was named “Specs,” was singing it at a bar he owned in San Francisco; Specs taught it to folk singer Will Holt, who then recorded it for Coral Records in 1957. It quickly climbed up the charts and Life magazine was set to do a big spread on the song. Then the “Communist Red Scare” stretched its boney fingers and pushed “STOP” on the whole thing. Radio stations and record stores were getting lots of calls from citizens concerned that the song was glorifying a “radical.” It seems in 1955, O’Brien and his wife were called in front of the Massachusetts version of HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) and accused of being Communists. They denied the charge, but the damage was done. He and his wife moved back to Maine and he became a school librarian.

Will Holt taught the song to an up-and-coming group, The Kingston Trio, and in 1959, they recorded it. They, however, changed the line “…vote for Walter A. O’Brien, fight the fare increase, get poor Charlie off the train” to “vote for George O’Brien...” That seemed to do the trick, because the song shot up to #15 and the album it was on went to #1.

Photo by Todd C Walker

Photo courtesy of MBTA (formerly MTA)

Would you like a Scholarship for your

acoustic music lessons?

No age limit!

Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise, a

501(c)3 non-profit organization, is offering

$250 scholarships to a limited number of stu-

dents. Students awarded a scholarship will be

asked to perform at the FAME annual picnic.

Applications are available under the

“Scholarships” option on our website:

www.frederickacoustic.org

The song is still such a part of the history of the MTA that the Boston Transit Authority named its electronic card-based fare collection system the “CharlieCard” in honor of our old

buddy. So before I leave, let me give you a ray of hope that I figured out for Charlie getting off the train without having the extra nickel…

From 1968 to 1980, the subway fare was 25 cents. In the mid 1970s a senior citizen discount was introduced for “half fare” for anyone over 65. Rather than charge 12.5 cents they just made the senior citizen fare after the discount 10 cents and they could ride as far as they wanted. If Charlie was at least 35 when he got on the train, he would have been over 65 in 1979, and could have gotten off the train in Jamaica Plain and everybody would have been happy. Of course the song wouldn’t have felt the same. On second thought, let’s keep things as they are. Charlie is still riding the MTA, waving to us as he goes by, eating his wife’s sandwich, and without the extra nickel to get off.

Here’s a great version of “Charlie on the M.T.A.” by, of course, The Kingston Trio. I can see you smiling from here.

Next Month: Sing Out magazine ♪♪♪

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In the spotlight…Patsy Cline

by Frederick Folklorist

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FNP and TV to cover Patsy Cline plaque dedication

Tuesday, September 8, 7 pm at 824 E. Patrick Street

I wrote an article about Patsy Cline back in July of 2014. It led me to suggest that since I had been able

to identify the house that Patsy lived in here in Frederick, that F.A.M.E. might donate a plaque to mark the

location. Well I'm very glad to say that this suggestion has now become a reality.

The bronze plaque, which contains embossed pictures of Patsy, will be mounted on granite and rest on the

front lawn near the sidewalk of the house she lived in, 824 E. Patrick. The present owner, JoAnn Finneyfrock-

Lee, will be there to tell us a little about Patsy and her aunt and uncle who were the original owners of the two

-story duplex that Patsy and her husband Gerald rented, and that JoAnn often visited. The house sits right

across the street from the entrance to the Frederick Fairgrounds.

The dedication will take place Tuesday September 8, at 7:00 pm. This day would have been Patsy's 83rd

birthday. Local newspaper and TV coverage is expected. There will also

be performances of Patsy Cline’s music. If you go, please wear

your F.A.M.E. tee-shirt as this will be a great chance for the

city to become more aware of who we are and what

we do. Hope to see everyone there.

The F.A.M.E.-provided plaque, honoring Patsy Cline, will be dedicated at her former residence in Frederick, Maryland, Tuesday,

September 8 at 7:00 pm. Placement of plaque in photo is approximate. Photo courtesy of Frederick Folklorist.

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August 20, 2015 Beans Open Mic photos

courtesy of Tomy Wright

“Windtalker ” at Two Local Venues in September Page 15

Randy “Windtalker” Motz brings his mesmerizing Journey of Sight

and Sound, the “Windtalker Experience,” to two local venues in

September.

On Friday, September 4, 2015, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, come

experience a remarkable evening with “The Windtalker Experience" at the

Frederick Coffee Company & Café and on Sunday, September 13th,

from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, “Windtalker brings his captivating multimedia

show to Hiddencroft Vineyards, in Lovettsville, Virginia.

“Windtalker’s” distinctive style of contemporary flute and beautifully

-creative compositions are a blend of lush orchestration and Native

percussion, weaving a musical tapestry that continues to entertain

audiences everywhere. In addition, his music serves as a captivating

soundtrack for a backdrop of dramatic photos taken by his wife Georgia Harris. The audience will be taken on

a soothing, sometimes playful, and always entertaining journey to iconic locations from around the world.

Throughout the performance, “Windtalker” also intersperses stories, legends, and historical and cultural facts

about Native Americans, making for a very memorable evening.

Audiences throughout Maryland and Virginia acclaim the “Windtalker Experience” as mesmerizing,

breathtaking, moving, hauntingly beautiful, profound, soothing, entertaining, educational, heartfelt,

captivating, enchanting, vibrant, relaxing, exotic, and a performance that must be seen and heard.

For years, “Windtalker” has been delighting audiences with his special brand of music at festivals, state

and national parks, coffee houses, wineries, senior living facilities, schools, churches, private parties and other

intimate venues. He was also the guest performer for a moonlight tour held by the National Park Service at

New Mexico's Pueblo Bonito ruins at Chaco Canyon National Historical Park and numerous songs from his

latest CD, “Canyon Whispers,” can be heard on

numerous internet radio stations, as well as on i-

Tunes and Pandora.

In addition to performing traditional Native

American flute compositions from his popular

CDs, “Native SoundScapes” and “Canyon

Whispers,” “Windtalker” will also be performing

jazz and blues, as well as classic rock songs that are

sure to get your feet tapping. Enjoy creative

interpretations of songs from Eric Clapton, Bob

Seger, Santana, Van Morrison, The Moody Blues,

Prince, and Kansas.

The Frederick Coffee Co. is located at 100 N.

East Street, Frederick, MD 21701. For more

information and directions, visit

http://fredcoffeeco.com or call 301-698-0039.

Hiddencroft Vineyards is located at

12202 Axline Road, Lovettsville, VA

20180. For more information and

directions, visit

http://www.hiddencroftvineyards.com

or call 540-535-5367. Randy “Windtalker” Motz photos courtesy of Windtalker

F.A.M.E. Board of Directors

Rick Hill, President

Todd C Walker, Vice President

Sam Ott, Treasurer

Katherine Ott, Secretary

Max Honn

Dori Bailin

Roy Greene, Newsletter Editor

F.A.M.E. Newsletter welcomes your photos and stories about local acoustic music and musicians. Please email submissions to the editor at roy.greene@yahoo.com by the 15th preceding the month of publication. Submissions subject to editing.

F.A.M.E. Goals:

To nurture, promote, and preserve original and traditional acoustic music of all genres in Frederick and

Frederick County through live music, education, and community outreach.

To educate aspiring musicians and the general

public about all aspects of original and traditional acoustic music of all genres via workshops, open mics,

showcases, and concerts. To reach out to the community via workshops and concerts, especially through schools and youth organizations and the setting up of mentoring opportunities for young and aspiring acoustic musicians.

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Please mail to: F.A.M.E. Membership, 5181 Holter Road, Jefferson, MD 21755

Questions: (301) 639-1050

Membership runs from January 1 thru December 31

Name: __________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________

State: ________ ZIP Code: __________________________

Phone: __________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Membership Level:

______________________

Amount Enclosed:

$ ___________ . OO

Date: __________________

All active members receive a copy of the monthly newsletter via email. Non-members and members who do not use email may check out past

newsletters at www.frederickacoustic.org.

Membership levels for 2015:

Senior (65+) $10 Regular Membership $35 Lifetime Membership $200

All Regular and Lifetime members attend the annual F.A.M.E. picnic at no charge. Senior members and guests are welcome to attend at cost.