Friday, March 24, 2023

Episode 641 - "Retreat Pt. 4"

 


A special four-part look at the 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat concludes with a tour of Hampton House estate, the new home of the retreat. Also, Guy & Sharrie George perform “Planxty Fanny Power”, Bing Futch performs “Hard Times/Lean On Me”, and the whole crew waves goodbye till next year. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, March 17, 2023

Episode 640 - "Retreat Pt. 3"

 


Moments from the 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat continue along the Homosassa River with wildlife sightings, workshops and witness the proceedings of Pirate Night with costumes, seafood and rum, plus a jam. Folkcraft Instruments owner Richard Ash performs “Little Margaret.” www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, March 10, 2023

Episode 639 - "Retreat Pt. 2"

 


Bing tours around Old Homosassa in a golf cart, and also high above Hampton House. Guy and Sharrie George perform “Can't Help Falling in Love”, Richard Ash teaches a class under the gazebo in the backyard, and Bing shares a bit about his Folkcraft mountain dulcimer and plays “Red Headed Lover”, a song written for his wife, Jae. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, March 03, 2023

Episode 638 - "Retreat Pt. 1"

 


It's the return of the Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat! For the next few episodes, we'll take a look at the proceedings taking place at Hampton House, starting with some drone shots and an extended version of “Shady Groove” performed by Bing Futch on mountain dulcimer. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com
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Friday, February 24, 2023

Episode 637 - “Hawaiian War Chant”

 


“Far-Flung February” wraps up with a tune written before Hawaii became one of the United States, so it counts as international! The “Hawaiian War Chant” is fun to flatpick! Download the tablature from Bing's Patreon open house here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75314311
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Friday, February 17, 2023

Episode 636 - “Ue O Muite Arukou”

 


“Far-Flung February” travels to 1960s Japan for the award-winning tune, “Ue O Muite Arukou.” For DAD tuning in the key of D, this piece features some borrowed chords and accidentals that require bending strings! Download the tablature from Bing's Patreon open house here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75314137
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Friday, February 10, 2023

Episode 635 - " Down to the Cabbage Patch”

 


“Far-Flung February” continues with a visit to Czechoslovakia and the happy little tune, “Annie Went Down to the Cabbage Patch.” This piece is in DAD tuning and includes some chord work. Download the tablature from the Patreon open house: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75312754

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