Sunday, December 30, 2007

TDVP Episode 55 - A Look Back At 2007









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Seems like just yesterday I was pondering the idea of doing a dulcimer podcast and now, over 55 episodes later (the first four videos were experiments), I'm looking at a retrospective of the people, places and music that have enriched and blessed my life over the past twelve months.

With only a self-imposed ten-minute limit in which to reflect, I've chosen to show some of the footage that ended up on the cutting room floor this year, from musical performances to, yes, bloopers (oh, and there were many.) From Phoenix, Arizona to Hamden, Connecticut - it's been a blast and I'm looking forward to 2008's travels, seeing old friends and meeting new ones while making LOTS of music. You'll catch a glimpse of the new very blue studio in this episode (for those who have been watching since the beginning, it's the carport where I stalked the Fed-Ex guy in Episode 2) and be sure to hang around after the credits for one last dose of fun.

Big thanks to all the folks who appeared on TDVP throughout the year. Also, huge thanks to all the viewers and subscribers who have signed up through the web to watch the program; your dedication keeps me going!

So, what will 2008 bring? For starters, a new intro/outro sequence and more regular appearances of features like "Dulcimail." Also, in response to requests, a select number of episodes will be available on broadcast-quality DVD. I know some of you really enjoy the show, but would enjoy it more if it wasn't presented on a screen the size of a postage stamp.

Happy New Year, everybody!

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Saturday, December 29, 2007

TDVP Episode 54 - Getting To Know You Pt. 2









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In the second half of this episode, a workshop on "Auld Lang Syne." Happy New Year!

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Friday, December 28, 2007

TDVP Episode 54 - Getting To Know You Pt. 1









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This two-part episode is for all of the folks who just joined the mountain dulcimer-player family; those who got dulcimers for Christmas, birthdays or just plain picked one up recently. In part one, some exercises for working with scales and also coordination skills.

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Friday, December 14, 2007

TDVP Episode 53 - Bloomin' Finale









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To wrap up the series from NGFDA Fall Festival, the inimitable Ken Bloom and the bowed dulcimer. Plus, Bing's rendition of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" as we say goodbye to Helen, Georgia.

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TDVP Episode 52 - Ron Ewing









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On the final day of the NGFDA Fall Festival, I finally get a quick moment with perfomer/luthier Ron Ewing.

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TDVP Episode 51 - Double Trouble









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Not one but two champion mountain dulcimer pickers, Jeff Hames and Aaron Thornton, bring the house down during their respective sets on Saturday night; closing out the NGFDA concerts.

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TDVP Episode 50 - Jesus Loves Me









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The next episode from Unicoi - featuring 2007 Winfield National Champion Joe Collins performing "Jesus Loves Me" during his Saturday night concert.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

TDVP Episode 49 - Unicoi Magic









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The next episode from Unicoi - featuring a smokin' hot jam with Terry Lewis and friends, another jam featuring other staff, lots of dulcimers and cameos by some well-known folks in the dulcimer world. Plus, Bing gets his "Helen."

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Friday, December 07, 2007

TDVP Episode 48 - Hammer Down









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My apologies for the delay; SEVERE computer issues! So, picking up in the town of Helen, Georgia for the NGFDA Fall Festival, an impromptu pre-concert jam featuring Alan Darveaux, Stephen Seifert, Butch Ross, Dan Landrum and others; later, Sherrie and Guy George perform during their Saturday night concert.

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