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tinychair25Message from Fran:

I had wonderful time at the SERFA and FARM regional conferences in October, and met loads of new and talented artists. One of the highlights was eating apple cobbler with Michael Johnathon and Ronny Cox (Deliverance, Total Recall - “dahmit Kohagen, give da people da air!”) in Arkansas as Ronny reminisced about his very interesting life, and his fun gigs with Jack Williams. Michael J. once again delivered very poignant at inspiring facts about our tumultuous music business.

Thanks to Kari Estrin, Annie Capps, and all the wonderful volunteers who make these events happen, and to the attendees who send us home with great memories. If you are inspired by and engaged with CIYH, you should also consider joining FAI and participating in some of these events.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
11/9 Deadline for Video Submissions
11/6-8 FarWest
11/12-14 Nerfa
11/4-15 $100 Rebate on Booking Cayamo*
11/15-20 Judging For Cayamo Contest
11/19 FAI Official Showcase entry deadline

New Cayamo & Video Contest Developments

  • Cash Prize increased - In order to properly thank the host/videographer, we’ve upped the cash portion of the prize to $300. The entire prize will be given to the winning artist, and the division of the prize money will be at their discretion.
  • Video entry deadline extended to 11/9/2009.
  • $100 rebate for next 3 bookings before 11/15. If you are one of the first three to book your trip aboard Cayamo between today and 11/15, and use referral code “CIYH,” we’ll hand you $100 cash at the start of the voyage!
  • Check out the photoshow from 2009 and get additional details here. Cayamo!

tinychair25Major CIYH improvements: House Concert Flyers - Improved!

A few months ago I asked our members for advice to make the HC flyers even more useful. Have a look at what we’ve done so far.

First, old events will no longer show up in “Our Next Shows” section.

Plus, you now have the option to:

  • include the invitation video
  • remove the yahoo maps link
  • encourage people to forward the link to friends
  • and, make the font size larger for your senior friends!

Hosts, log in and you’ll find these “Advanced” options just below the update button in your calendar edit pages. Thank you so much for your suggestions, we’ll be implementing a few more of them soon!

tinychair25New CIYH Hosts: (artist members can search “member since 2009-10″ using the advanced search. )

17 New Hosts in NS, UK (2), AZ, CA (2), CO, MA, MD, MO, MT, NE, NY, RI, TX (2), WA

tinychair25New CIYH Artists: (A big thank you for your support.)

Adam Klein, Amy Dalley, Andy Cohen, Barnaby Bright, Daniel Lawrence Walker, David Newbould, Donna Ulisse, Dorian Michael, Evan J. Marshall, Gareth Davies-Jones, George Bancroft, Gloria Attoun, Heather Styka, IONA, Janey Street, Jay Howlett, JL Stiles, John-Paul R., Judy Wright, Kath Buckell& The Folks, Kim Kalman, Kray Van Kirk, Kris Roche, Lorie Doswell, Matthew Korbanic, Megon McDonough, Michael McNevin, Mokai, Natasha Borzilova, Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown, Phil Christie, PotnKettle, Richard MacLemale, RielyO and Molly B, Roger Freeland, Ryan Calhoun, Severin Browne, Shane Hines, Stefanie Fix, The Jack Stafford Foundation, The Starlings, The YaYas, Tom Goss, Wyatt Easterling



Look for these new artists here!

Featured Artists:
Angelo M., Sonya Heller, and K.C. Clifford
 

tinychair25Renewed Artists: (A HUGE thank you for your continued support!)

Steve Stern, Claudia Nygaard, Wayne Gratz, Mikey de Lara, Johanna Chase, Bill & Kate Isles, Tony Cox, Lojo Russo, Susan Souza, wm Alan Ross, Jimmy Keane/Bohola, Alan Rhody, Dennis Warner, Joe Crookston, Alex Whitmore, John Roniger, Jaime Michaels, Jackie Morris, Lauren Adams, Anne McCue, The Folk Collection - Ed Labowitz, Frank Blair, Brooks West, Jennifer Batten, Fiddlin’ Pete Watercott, Jane Eamon, Jan Seides, Jennings and Keller, Rupert Wates, Dana Hubbard, Joan Enguita


tinychair25New Agencies:

High Horse Records, representing Wyatt Easterling and Chuck Suchy
Kathy Anderson of Hadley Music Group, representing Donna Ulisse and Natasha Borzilova

tinychair25Schwag of the Month:

All I can say is Amen. And get one.

tinychair25Tip and Reviews for Artists and Hosts:

Artist Search Playlist: Falcon Ridge

Top Acts of 2009, sort of.
Review: All Wood and Stones

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