Hello Everyone.
Here is what is happening in Kennard at the very beginning of what we are calling D.T.T. (Don's Texas Tour.)
Kennard, Texas
Don's Texas Tour
Friday, January 13
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3:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
Dulcimer Workshop with Don Pedi "Songs, Tunes, Hymns" $15.00
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Jamming also going on for those who are not involved in the workshop.
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Hamburger Supper |
$6.00 each Reservations please.
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After supper jamming 'tilllllll..........
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Saturday, January 14
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast – Beacon, eggs and toast. $6.00 Reservations please.
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10:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Dulcimer Workshop with Don Pedi "Strumming and Fingering Techniques" $15.00
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Lunch |
Cold Cut Sandwiches etc. a la "Upshaw" $5.00 donation
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2:00 - 3:00 a.m. |
Workshop with Don Pedi "Fun Songs" $10.00
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Supper |
Soup, Cornbread, Dessert and Tea $6.00 Reservations please.
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7:00pm
$10 per person
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There can be jamming going on at any and all times during the day or evening for those not participating in the workshops as we will have several locations available here in downtown Kennard.
Limited lodging available here in Kennard (must talk to Margaret and make sure she writes it down - 936-655-2945.)
In Crockett, the Crockett Inn (936-544 5611) offers a group rate.
Remodeled rooms - 1 double bed - $65 plus tax
2 double beds - $74 plus tax
(Ask for "Don's Texas Tour" Group Rate)
Don’t Miss This!! Make plans now to attend!
Mountain Dulcimer Concerts and Workshops
Featuring
Don Pedi and The Wright Family
www.donpedi.com of Ashville, North Carolina
“World Class Music, Steeped in Local Tradition”
The Wright Family
January 18-19, 2012
Gorman/Desdemona Texas
Wednesday Jan 18 – Jam from 6:00 to 8:00PM
House Concert by Don Pedi and The Wright Family 8:00PM
At the home of Carolyn Gilbert (254/734-4268) or (254/734-5787)
439 West Lexington Street
Gorman, Texas 76454
Thursday Jan 19 – Workshops beginning at 9:30AM
Late Afternoon Concert (Time TBA)
Registration Fees: Workshops and Concert $30.00
Concert Only $10.00
Desdemona Activity Center
6035 FM 8
(Across the road, South East of the Post Office, in town)
Desdemona, Texas 76445
To RSVP and for more information regarding motels, etc.,
call Carolyn Gilbert (254/734-5787 or Elaine Houston (940/886-7438)
House Concert
Chireno, Texas
Sunday, Jan 15 - 3:30 p.m. House Concert with Don Pedi - $10
Chireno is between Nacogdoches and San Augustine, Texas.
JACKSONVILLE WELCOMES
DON PEDI & THE WRIGHT FAMILY
JANUARY 21, 2012
SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER
302 South Bolton
Jacksonville, Texas
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:00 - 10:30 "Meet & Greet"
10:30 - 11:50 Workshops
Don Pedi - Strumming & Tunes (Hymn and Fun Songs)
Margaret Wright - Beginners "You can play the dulcimer"
Lunch - Be our guest
1:00 - Don Pedi in Concert
2:00 - 3:30 "Picking and Grinning Jam"
Margaret Wright will lead the jam, joined by Jerry on his pickin' stick. You don't want to miss this!
HOW MUCH?
$15.00 for the day (Workshop, Lunch, Concert, Jam)
$10.00 Concert and Jam
$5.00 Music Lovers (non players)
Special Family Rate .......$40.00
If you have questions, email: joyfullymis@eastex.net or dulcigrl@suddenllink.net
Friday, January 20, 2012
January 13, 2012 The beginning of Don Pedi's Texas Tour. It start on Friday at 3:00pm at Kennard Auto with a workshop.
January 14, 2012 Don will be in Kennard.
January 15, 2012 Don in Chireno
January 16, 2012 Don in Bryan/College Station
January 17, 2012 Don in Tyler
January 18, 2012 Don in Gorman
January 19, 2012 Don in Gorman
January 20, 2012 Don in Austin
January 21, 2012 Don in Jacksonville
Jerry and Margaret Wright pickinwright@yahoo.com
(936) 655-2945