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| Saturday, April 21st, 2012 | 11:17 am
[ifics]
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| | Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 | 10:52 am
[filkferengi]
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| | Saturday, February 11th, 2012 | 10:46 am
[robin_june]
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Filk concert slots are open at MarCon
Kathy Hamilton, who is running filk for MarCon this year, has asked if there are any filkers interested in doing a concert slot this year? (Due to the Easter weekend matter, there have been a few cancellations). Please send any interest to marfilk at marcon dot com. (crossposted from several elsewheres) Current Mood:  calm | | Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | 10:56 am
[runnerwolf]
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Conflikt Songbook Contributors
If you contributed to this year's (or any prior year's) Conflikt songbook and did not receive a contributor's copy please let me know by PM. I will be sending out the envelopes with the packets on Friday of this week (ie 2/10) so please PM me your snail mail address (or e-mail me at chair at conflikt dot org) I currently have ones from all prior years sitting in my living room. I am hoping to get all contributor's their copies before the boxes go back in storage for 11 months. If you know of somewhere else I should post this let me know. I know some people have gotten missed in prior years and want to make sure these get spread to all the correct people. | | Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 | 6:43 pm
[team_banzai]
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More from Meg Davis... Please Help
Hi Folks! What a sprint! Since Christmas, we've helped Meg raise $326!!! Now we've got to get off our seats and move this ball down field! I had a great time talking with folks down at GaFilk and many of them have the warmest memories of Meg. So if you've enjoyed Meg's songs... "Captain Jack and the Mermaid", "Monster's Lullaby", and all the music of Wonderland... Please help us reach the goal... Here's what Meg sent me today... Dear Marc, I must say this iPad thing is coming along at a good time. How could I have known my vision would change so much in 6 months ? I've accepted that glasses can't fix my problem and I'm really glad I've got the Library for the Blind free machines and books (I have 26 books on my thumb drive at the moment). My close vision's so blurry I'm looking at my iPhone with a magnifier. So, as you can see, an iPad will enlarge my world. Meanwhile, many lovely people have checked in and I look forward to sending everyone 'thank you' cards I'm making. My PayPal iPad fund is at $326 so I'm halfway to the pad. I can get professional headphones and recording software soon. I've started a new notebook of music project ideas - it's all so invigorating. More later, ;) Meg | | Saturday, December 31st, 2011 | 1:36 pm
[team_banzai]
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the Meg Davis fund raiser is on!
Hi All, This is a plea to help Meg Davis return to the musical world! For those who don't know her, her credits include the timeless "Captain Jack and the Mermaid" (both the song and the album). But now technology can allow her muse to return if only we can help her raise the money! Please email me at commander.truestar at Verizon {dot} netfor her paypal address if you're interested in helping! Below, please find a message from Meg. Marc Meg wrote: "My Dear Peeps, I have a plan for all who wish to help me create using new technology. Although the main idea behind this fundraiser is for me to get a recording set-up to do new music, it may be that I end up creating art, poetry or fantastic stories. I could record some of my storytelling or video my animations...all kinds of neat things could happen. So, here's the deal : if you contribute towards the equipment I badly need, I want to be in touch with you (if you like). If you provide me with your email address and/or your mailing address I will keep you informed as to my creative progress. I might also send a postcard or funny letter in the mail to make you smile. And, of course, when I have something ready to publish to the world you will get it free first. I look forward to having fun with this ! I look forward to creating music and art in a whole new way ! Many Thanks and Lots of Love, ;) Meg Davis" I have been shown how I can use the iPad in adaptive ways (which I think is what Steve Jobs might have actually had in mind......that people with disabilities would be able to use his products to do great things in spite of limitations). I have a friend from the Blind Association who provides guidance now when my vision goes wonky and has guided me to the computer stuff created for folks with 'low vision', Consequently, I have lost my fear that I would not be able to use the iPad. Now that I know it's capabilities I see nothing but promise. My Paypal account will only be used for the iPad2 purchase and I've already had a contribution. I've been told to get the 64Gig iPad2 for maximum recording space. I can get a 5% discount through my Discover card so the cost from Apple will be around $665. The other things I need, mic, speakers plus software will be managed with funds from Santa and my Birthday fairy (on Jan. 28). Well, that's plenty for now. Let me know how you feel about this. Now that I have figured out a way to 'repay' anyone who helps me I feel a lot better. How I will repay YOU will take a wee bit more effort ;) My best to you this Hogmannay (New Year's Eve), :) Meg | | Thursday, December 15th, 2011 | 8:03 pm
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Help Meg Davis publish new work
Hi folks :D If you've heard her music, you know who she is. If not, you need to. In either case, new music from a well known artist is always something to celebrate except when there's something stopping it getting to us. In this case, it is medical issues. But Meg has been in communications with her friends and they can get her going again. What she needs is as follows direct from Meg: What I need : - iPad 2 64GB Wi-Fi (don't need 3G) I'd like to get a white one. - 'Snowball' USB mic set by Blue (mic, stand, pop filter) (avg. $99 Amazon) in white - 'Garage Band' software for iPad - Protective leather case for iPad that can fold out into a stand ($30 Amazon) I have a paypal address to direct funds to. So if you can help, please email me at commander [dot] truestar [at] verizon [dot] net I'll get you the paypal address to donate :D This is the artist that brought us "Captain Jack and the Mermaid" Let's help her bring us so much more! Marc | | Thursday, December 1st, 2011 | 9:01 pm
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Gafilk 2012 Super Secret Guest is...
Our Super Secret Guest is...
Elise Matheson
by Brenda Sutton  So let me 'splain... We're not superstitious, no...but the thriteenth GAFilk experienced a series of unsettling circumstances, starting with Seanan McGuire losing her origianal backup band, and culminating with a wallapalooza of an ice storm that kept many at the con for two extra days. In the middle there, our Super Secret Guest, Patrick Nielsen Hayden and and his wife Teresa found themselves unable to attend, and therein lives our tale. Not only was GAFilk going to be Patrick and Teresa's first filk con, but it was going to be their friend Elise’s first filk con, too. We all met "for real" in Australia at the WorldCon. (I say “for real” because I’d been communicating with and following Elise’s Live Journal since the tragic and untimely death of her dearest dear, John “Mike” Ford in 2006. Elise wrote a hauntingly beautiful love poem about their relationship that she graciously allowed me to publish in the Mythic Passages e-magazine. I urge you to go read it here, but take a box of tissues when you do. Since then, I’d been lurking over her website, watching her bravely wrestling with grief and gracefully getting on with life.) When GAFilk chose Patrick as our Super Secret Guest, he mentioned that Elise might be coming along, too. I was over the moon! We were all looking forward to a bang-up GAFilk, hearing Patrick's music with The Deaftones, Teresa and Elise, backing him up. Elise flew out from Minneapolis to NYC, and the three of them planned to travel down to Georgia together. Then on Wednesday night Elise suffered a stroke. Fortunately, Teresa recognised the symptoms and they rushed her to a hospital, spending the weekend and then-some at her bedside until she was well enough to travel home. Naturally, we were all worried sick, and so very sad that they weren't coming to GAFilk, but grateful that Patrick and Teresa had been there to help. We were also very glad to learn that, because of their swift efforts, Elise suffered no lasting side affects from the stroke, and recovered swiftly. We were even happier when Patrick volunteered to come to GAFilk this year. SO...when we started hunting for this year's Super Secret Guest, it seemed to us that Elise was the perfect choice. The Deaftones will ride again, and you'll finally get to meet the charming and talented Elise Matheson. She is an exceptional jewelry artist. (Elise designed the famous tiara that graces the heads of John W. Campbell Best New Writer Award winners, including our own Seanan McGuire.) (Digression: She brought all her jewelry-making equipment Down Under for the Worldcon in Australia but, because of Customs restrictions, was not allowed to sell any of her beautiful pieces. So...she gave them away. This speaks miles to the character of this lovely woman. Not only was she just handing out her exquisite work, but, as is her custom, she was also naming each piece. At this year's GAFilk banquet I'll be wearing a lovely pair of amethyst crystals with silver full moons named “That Second Drink With the Man in the Moon”.) Not only is Elise an accomplished artist, but she's also a talented poet who writes quite a bit of parody filk, too. Check out Elise's Live Journal for many delightful examples. She's a fine singer, as you'll all soon find out. When we asked her what she'd like to do at GAFilk, Elise suggested group a capella singing, and started right in compiling a songbook for us all to enjoy. What can we say...perfect fit. Current Mood: excited | | Friday, December 2nd, 2011 | 6:49 pm
[team_banzai]
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Leslie wants an Editing Job...would you like to hire a Fish?
Hi All, I am posting this on behalf of Leslie. We all know Leslie Fish as one of the Chief writers and performers in our genre. Well, there "may be" some out there who don't know she's also a published author too. And she's interested in a possible editing position. If you have or are aware of opportunities, reach out to her on FaceBook, or here on Live Journal. Thanks for reading, Marc | | Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 | 8:37 pm
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OVFF 2011 - Pegasus Winners
Congratulations to the winners! Best Romantic Song - As I Am - Heather Dale Best Badass Song - Evil Laugh - Seanan McGuire Best Writer/Composer - S.J. Tucker Best Performer - Amy McNally Best Classic Song - The Phoenix - Julia Ecklar Best Filk Song - Wicked Girls - Seanan McGuire | | Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 | 8:56 pm
[robin_june]
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OVFF's Fetal Puppy prequel Filk . . .
. . .Will begin Thursday Oct 20 (tomorrow night) at 8 PM'ish EDT at the Doubletree Hotel in Worthington Ohio. Juanita and I plan to be there. (crossposting from my ljournal and the other communities) | | Friday, September 9th, 2011 | 10:48 pm
[robin_june]
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OVFF desperately seeking volunteers!
Dateline: OVFF ConCom meeting. We are in severe need of volunteers for OVFF this year (Columbus OH, Oct 21-23, 2011). Please contact me at the email address that can (or ought to be!) found at my userinfo page. Or, find an email address at the 'Volunteers' link on the OVFF webpage: http://www.ovff.org/Perks: $5 credit off membership per hour that you work, If you're local, we provide transportation, PLUS! a neat button to wear! Robin N, OVFF concom (Crossposted from my journal) Current Mood: halp! | | Monday, August 15th, 2011 | 8:52 am
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GAFilk 2012 Songbook
I am accepting songbook submissions for the GAFilk 2012 now. This crossposted announcement is coming along a wee bit early, because I am already receiving emailed submissions and queries from people. Space is limited. Contact me about the GAFilk 2012 songbook at songbook@gafilk.org. Current Mood: chipper | | Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 | 1:48 pm
[runnerwolf]
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Worldcon Update!
Worldcon Update! Most actual concerts will be in the main convention center. I believe it is Saturday night we have some in Peppermill. Most of the non-concert programming is also in the main convention center (as best as my memory recalls). With the open filks in peppermill. There will be two filk rooms with the intention that one will be some form of Bardic and the other some form of Chaos. There are also jams both Wednesday and Thursday evening/night in the main convention area. | | Sunday, July 24th, 2011 | 2:35 pm
[catalana]
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Pegasus Nominees closing tomorrow
Hello everyone! Just a quick reminder that Pegasus Nominations close tomorrow! Once it is July 25th in California, it's too late! Our floating categories this year are Most Romantic Song and Baddest-Ass Song, plus of course we have our usual Best Filk Song, Best Classic Filk Song, Best Performer, and Best Writer/Composer categories. The brainstorming pages is here and the nominating ballot is here!If you're a member of the filk community and haven't nominated (and would like to), please do so by tomorrow! A full nominating box makes for a happy Pegasus Evangelista! Erica Neely Pegasus Evangelista | | Sunday, July 17th, 2011 | 10:04 pm
[catalana]
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Pegasus Nominations Close In a Week!
Hello everyone! It is your incredibly scatter-brained Pegasus Evangelista! Well, okay, it's mostly that I was getting married and having been involved in a move and stuff. But I'm here now to remind you that Pegasus Nominations close in a week! Once it is July 25th in California, it's too late! Our floating categories this year are Most Romantic Song and Baddest-Ass Song, plus of course we have our usual Best Filk Song, Best Classic Filk Song, Best Performer, and Best Writer/Composer categories. The brainstorming pages is here and the nominating ballot is here!If you're a member of the filk community and haven't nominated (and would like to), please do so in the next week! A full nominating box makes for a happy Pegasus Evangelista! Erica Neely Pegasus Evangelista | | Friday, July 1st, 2011 | 5:02 pm
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Concertino 2012
Now that Contata has officially begun, I am pleased to announce our guests at Concertino 2012 Guests of Honor: Playing Rapunzel - Mich Sampson and Marilisa Valtazanou Toastmasters: Partners in K'Rhyme - Randy Hoffman and Kira Heston Songwriter Guest: Ariel Cinii Interfilk Guest: Peggi Warner-Lalonde Concertino is at a new location next year It will be held at the Holiday Inn, Boxborough, MA June 29-July 1, 2012 | | Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 | 11:40 am
[keristor]
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Signal boost: Filker In Need: Joe Bethancourt
Via ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92.1) osewalrus here: Some of you may be familiar with Joe Bethancourt, also known in the SCA as Master Ioseph of Locksely. Unfortunately, Joe and his wife Cher have suffered a terrible tragedy. A fire has burned down their home. They saved their pets and Joe's musical instruments, but lost everything else. The musical community associated with AMAZ radio online is putting together a benefit concert for the Bethancourts. If anyone would like to donate to help Ioseph and Cher they may do so at the AMAZ Radio web site: http://www.amazradio.org/Please feel free to signal boost and distribute on all appropriate SCA and filk related lists. | | Saturday, March 5th, 2011 | 11:57 am
[ifics]
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| | Monday, February 7th, 2011 | 8:58 pm
[keristor]
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UK Filkcon 2012
Just to make it official, as a few people have mentioned it already: The UK national filk convention for 2012 will be Duple Time 2/4(A Well Tempered Con)at the Grantham Ramada Hotel, Grantham, UK (same place as the last few UK filkcons) from Friday 3rd February to Sunday 5th February. Guests: Mary Crowell (US) Lissa Allcock (UK) Cost (for a few weeks, then it will go up): Adult waged: UKP 32 Adult unwaged: UKP 24 Child (6 <= age <= 17): UKP 1 per year of age (so from UKP 6 to UKP 17) Infant (under 6) / toy: UKP 1 Note that for age-related prices this will be the age at time of joining. The costs above will be held until at least two weeks after online signup and payment go live (we hope; definitely until the end of February 2011). Prices will probably rise again nearer the con -- buy early, buy often! http://www.contabile.org.uk (currently a simple placeholder -- thanks Mike! -- until I get more stuff on it, so bookmark it and check back occasionally) |
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