April 2004

  Folk Notes                   


The Official Newsletter of the Israel FolkStuff Society

 

Archives at: www.oocities.org/tzorafolk  

 

A      happy     (kosher)   and    safe  Pesach     to      everyone

 

 

 

 

Contents:  Jacob’s Ladder

 

Jacob’s Ladder is coming up fast – April 30-May 1, Ginossar. For details on performers, schedules, accommodations, etc., etc., see:  www.jlfestival.com

A precise timetable of events will be available via e-mail from Menachem (if you are on his list) from the beginning of April

The Organizers. Menachem and Yehudit Vinegrad

(from the JL website)

 

We always show you the performers – this year – the organizers: Menachem & Yehudit Vinegrad.

 

Happy Birthday to  Sara Einstein; Shula Fuchs, Gayla

 

 

Goodman, Rahel Jaskow, Ariela Orion, Linda Schlosberg,  Amiel Schotz, Ed Strasbourger, Inbal Wesley,  Rachel Weiss

 

Here at last!

Jill Rogoff’s new album:

The King’s Well

all original songs and poem-settings

“Jill has truly given of her spiritual being to these songs and we are the richer for being able to hear them.”

                     

Available on CD directly from rogoff@netvision.net.il

or 02-679-0410

 

 

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Ray and Joanna’s disk

Poor Working Slob

 is out of print. If you want to order a copy of the next printing, please send an email to Joanna : joannak1@netvision.net.il

 

 

FolkNotes Staff:  Bev Burge, Sherry Whetstone, Carol Fuchs, and Cecile Panzer

 

C A L E N D A R  April 2004

JERUSALEM AREA:

 

Israel Dulcimer Society has resumed Sunday (or occasionally Monday) night weekly sessions.  Dust off your dulcimer and join us. Or, if you want to try out other instruments to see how they sound with dulcimers, speak up.  For general information, contact Dena at (02) 561-8910 or Judi at (02) 679-8448.

 

Saturday the 3rd of April - Diane and Ada will be hosting: Sunita (Celtic harp) and Abe Doron (percussion) in an exciting and lyrical program from the Emerald Isles on at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem. for info-  Ada- 04-9969540-   050-601774

 

Thursday, April 15th 8:30pm. JERUSALEM FOLK CLUB, with Tontine (an assortment of madrigals, spirituals, popular and folk songs in exciting vocal harmonies). Ariela Orion  and others. At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Auditorium. Admission NIS 25/20. For information call Carol (053) 850-098.

 

Thurs., April 22 at 20:30 - Laurie Ornstein  at "Kumkum" in Jerusalem - a program of traditional and contemporary folk music. "Kumkum" is situated in an alley just off Agron St., below the American Consulate...see sign on main street!  Entrance  - 40 NIS which includes soup and.....coffee/tea. A lovely warm and intimate venue!

 

TEL AVIV AREA:

 

Wednesday, April 21st, 8:30pm. TEL AVIV FOLK CLUB – belated Happy Birthday to Ariela, plus more.  Bikurei Ha'itim, 6 Heftman St. Admission NIS 30. For information call Ariela (03) 683-7441.

 

KIBBUTZ TZORA and area

 

Wednesday, April 28th, 9pm. KIBBUTZ TZORA FOLK CLUB.  For information call Judi & Lynn Lewis (02) 990-8382 or (051) 348-061, or email them at judilynn@tzora.co.il  Also see their website: www.oocities.org/tzorafolk

 

Bet Shemesh Music Nite (BSMN) - No Music Nite in April and until after the Omer. Next Music Nite on either Monday, 31 May, or Tuesday, 1 June. Details in upcoming IFS Newsletters.

 

KARMIEL and North  

 

Thursday April 1st,9 pm. Karmiel Folk Klub. Open mike night. Menachem will host the evening. At Beit HaNoar Matnas. Admission NIS 30.

 

SOUTHERN JAM

 

Friday, April 16th, around - at 11 AM in the picnic area opposite the Joe Alon Bedouin Museum. 

Take the road to Beersheva.  Travel south of Kiryat Gat on 40, pass a gas station at a red light. Get into the left lane and turn left onto 326 at the Dvira Junction. About 7 km. in on that road, you'll see a map of the Lahav Forest. Take the right fork and go up the hill to the Joe Alon Bedouin Center and park. Look for the stairs across from the center. Bring your instruments and a picnic lunch. For those investors who don't wish to sit on their assets, bring folding chairs.  For last minute updates and info phone Laurie at 064-464377

Try to get your information to us for the Calendar, as early as possible, so we can meet publication deadlines (15th of each month). Contact Carol to register an event or to receive the (more or less) twice-weekly email updates, carolf@savion.huji.ac.il