Weather Report

I've been watching The Weather Channel religiously for the last week or so, and it looks like we are in amazing luck: the forecast is for temperatures around 76-80 F, and mostly sunny, with LOW humidity. Sweet! ☺ So plan accordingly, clothing-wise (bring swimwear!).

One Week to Go!

We are just a week away from what should be a great day in music history!

Musicians: Please check over the Musician FAQ, and if you need anything after a reread, call me. Nothing is too small to inquire about, and my phone number has been in every e-mail I sent.

Guests: Please reread the General FAQ, which has everything you need know to make the day a successful one for you & your family. And remember, if you haven't already done so: you must reply to the e-vite (or have wooden nickels in hand) to gain entry - there will be no exceptions! An accurate headcount is crucial to the success of this event. If you need the e-vite resent, e-mail me, or leave me a Facebook note.

As you can see, at this point there is no one scheduled to go on at noon, so take your time wandering in. I may have something for 1 pm, otherwise just be prepared to enjoy the water and sun (:::fingers crossed:::), whatever you bring for a leisurely lunch, and mingling with the performers, until Almanac Mountain takes the stage at 2 pm.

I can't wait to see all of you, and share this once in a lifetime musical experience! ♫♪♪♫

Wooden Nickels Are In

I just received the box of wooden nickel entry tokens/souvenirs today, and they are very cool!

Each musician should send his/her mailing address to NotLameMinus@gmail.com so I can send them out to you ASAP. This is the only way for your four invited guests (who are not on the general e-vite) save your significant other to get into the festival. If you have already responded to the e-mail I sent out on the 12th, they will go in the mail today or tomorrow. Otherwise they will be sent out the day I receive the required info. I will update this post as I hear from you and send out the nickels.

Finally, all festival-goers will receive one to take home at the event (while supplies last)! And once again, please make sure you respond to the e-vite (with your # of guests), or you will not be allowed in.

Update (Wed 7/21): I will be sending out mailers for James, Elizabeth and Almanac Mountain this Thursday morning.

Pre-Fest Live Dates

If you want to hear the artists booked for the 'Fest before the 'Fest, good news: most of them have live dates THIS Saturday, July 10th!

Click here for all the details, and experience live "plugged" sets from Vanessa Kafka (5 pm in Boston), Lee Villaire and Elizabeth Lorrey (8 pm in Shirley, MA - cd release for Lee), and Almanac Mountain (8 pm in Exeter, NH)!

Other live dates can be found on each artist's website, and their New England shows are always up to date at the top of the page of local music blog Not Lame Minus.

Entry Tokens

Here is the design (ordered today) for the event's souvenir wooden nickel. Having one in-hand is the only way to get into the event if you have not already confirmed your attendance on the official e-vite. Anyone without one of these tokens, or who is not listed on the e-vite printout, will be turned away at the gate.

There should be enough of them that every attendee and artist will be able to take one home.

For musicians who need them beforehand to give to their allotted 'special guests', please send your mailing info to NotLameMinus@gmail.com and I will send them to you the day they arrive, so you can get them out. Please include a list of their names in case there are snail mail delays, so they can be added to the master list for admittance.

We are only a little over a month away, and excitement is building!

Any Takers?

We still have time slots available for any interested musicians. The noon, 1 pm and 6 pm slots are all still open at this point, with hopefully an enthusiastic amateur or two who just want to have a good time taking the early slots. No one wants to hear me play "Happy Birthday" and "Horse With No Name" over & over for two hours, just to lead up to the pros! ☺

As always, send all inquiries to NotLameMinus@gmail.com with the understanding that it is an unplugged event. Thanks!

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