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Entries from February 2009

A Musical School Performance is a Real Education

February 25th, 2009 · No Comments

I visited Minden Elementary School in Minden, Nevada to give a presentation to 4th-6th grade students. But before attending, I supplied Ms. B, the teacher who invited me, with a complete lesson plan. It included what I was planning to teach: an introduction to the Celtic harp in Renaissance England and Ireland, along with a [...]

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Tags: Other Stuff · Resources for Performers

Now texting to a phone near you.

February 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

We’ve been busy here adding features that create value for our members. A recent addition: You can now receive your lead notifications by text message. The great news is that it costs nothing extra for you to receive these notifications (other than what your cell phone carrier charges you for incoming text messages). Just [...]

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Tags: Gig Salad News · Other Stuff

Bridal Fair Madness!

February 9th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Once or twice a year, I purchase a booth and exhibit at a bridal fair. I do my homework. I make sure that the bridal fair has had high attendance in past shows, I interview other exhibitors from past shows to find out if they had a good experience, and I make sure my booth [...]

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Tags: Resources for Performers · Wedding Bells

Neko Case has got a lotta nerve.

February 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

People Got A Lotta Nerve – Neko Case
Check out Neko Case’s new single “People Got a Lotta Nerve”- she’s supporting a worthwhile cause while her fans circulate it around. I’m a fan – she is brilliant – and am posting it here. Take a listen- the album comes out 3/3/09. Can’t wait!
Celebrating its 25th anniversary [...]

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