SAM HOUSTON'S FRIENDS OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC

MONTHLY JAM & CONCERT – ALWAYS Click here for more info : http://www.shfotm.8m.com/

Q: What is SAM HOUSTON'S FRIENDS OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC

("SHFOTM")?

A: SHFOTM is a non-profit corporation organized to encourage the playing, singing, dancing and listening of traditional acoustic "folk music" from various cultures. It includes, but is not limited to, bluegrass, old time, Celtic, Cajun, blues, country, cowboy, sea shanties, gospel singing, shaped note singing, contra dancing, folk dancing, poetry, and story telling. IF IT IS NON-ELECTRIC OR NON-ROCK IT IS LIKELY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE TERM "FOLK".

Q: Where does SHFOTM meet?   NOTE CHANGED INFO….

A: SHFOTM has moved to the Fine Arts Building (AKA Music Building) at the Sam Houston State University Campus in Hunstville, TX. SHFOTM will have use of the 2nd floor. (Same place that the Huntsville January Dulcimer Retreat meets at.) There are plenty of rooms for jamming. We will be hosting the concert in the Larger Auditorium.

Q: I can't wait, when does SHFOTM get together?

A: SHFOTM get together the fourth (4 th) Saturday of each month (except for December which will be held on the 16 th & April which will be held on the 21 st). Jams start at 4:00 but you are welcome to come early if you wish. The concert open stage or sign up will start around 7:00.

Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

A: NOTHING! But donations are appreciated. SHFOTM has some administration costs-mailing, phone calls, advertising.

Q: Is there only one Jam session?

A: No. Hopefully you will find a group playing the type of music you want to play or listen to.

Q: What overnight accommodations are available?

A: There are a number of motels in the area. The SHSU University Hotel is a real bargain. Also there is camping at the Huntsville State Park, a few miles outside of town, and you can pitch a tent on the museum grounds. RVS are restricted to the parking lot. Or you can get real friendly with someone from Huntsville!

Q: How about food?

A: Absolutely no duck hunting in the pond! Unless you can catch one of the wild chickens in the cane break, you're out of luck for food available on the grounds. But within walking distance are a number of places to eat. Of course you free to bring food and eat on the grounds.

Q: Is it ok if I have just one_________(fill in you choice, "beer, wine or other alcohol spirits"?

A: NO. Any alcohol found will be poured down your sound hole!

Q: Who can I contact for more information?

A: Mike McManus (936-293-8359) mmcmanus100@yahoo.com

or

Steve Heiser (281-491-3190) Hei32SN@aol.com

LIST OF DATES

August 26 January 27

September 23 February 24

October 28 March 24

November 25 April 21(same day as the Sam Houston Folk Festival)

December 16 May 26

June 23

July 28

August 25

NO ALCOHOL ON THE GROUNDS AND NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDINGS