Who's attending the 6th Annual Bill Monroe Mandolin Camp?

[Scott Tichenor]

The Mandolin Cafe is a long-time supporter of the International Bluegrass Music Museum and in particular, their efforts with the annual Bill Monroe Mandolin Camp. We've put our money where our mouth is for several years now in support of this important event. Curious if anyone here is attending. And for those of you considering, we can safely recommend this as one outstanding experience right in the heart of bluegrass country and surrounded by about as much historical information within the museum as you can imagine.

If you have attended, please chime in. Naturally, I'd like to see this experience happen every year and be self-sustaining. In order to do that, the museum has indicated to me they sorely need about 10 more students to round out a successful camp.

Happens September 9-11, 2001 in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Staff: director Mike Compton, Dr. Richie Brown, Roland White, David Davis, Butch Waller. In addition, luthiers Will Kimble and Paul Duff will be on the premises serving as mandolin doctors!

Great chance also to gaze upon Monroe's headstock which is now in public for the first time in years.

What say?

[Mike Bunting]

I'm going for my third time and I know a number of other cafe members are coming.

[Rick Albertson]

I'll be there.

[tr6drvr]

I'll be there as well. Staying on for the Bill Monroe 100th birthday celebration too.

[Rick Albertson]

Anybody know where a good place to camp (VW camper van) is nearby? Also, any ideas on what to do with dog while at the Camp and then the Celebration events??

[sgarrity]

I'm going. Got my plane ticket a week or two back. Finally got around to registering and paying today. This is my second time. Highly recommended for Monroe/Compton fans. It's total immersion in a very specific genre of mandolin playing. I might even try a little Monroe-style mandola. Looking forward to it!

[Steve-o]

... the museum has indicated to me they sorely need about 10 more students to round out a successful camp...

That's funny. I emailed them about a month ago and asked if they still had openings. I received no reply. I'd really like to go, but it appears I have a conflict this year. It is on my wish list for next year.

[JimRichter]

Been 2 and 1/2 times. Good time for the Monroe-phile. Am in grad school otherwise would consider going (though I'd much rather teach or help--hint, hint Mike).

[Will Kimble]

I love this camp!

[MarthaWhitePicker]

@ Rick Albertson,
There is a wonderful campsite called Diamond Lakes Resort in Owensboro, KY.
Diamond Lakes is located about 20 minutes from the museum.
You can contact Diamond Lakes at 270 229-4900
If that does not suffice please call me at the museum (270) 927-7891. I'll see what I can do for you!
As for the dog, I am not really sure.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Danny

[MarthaWhitePicker]

@ Steve-O
I am sorry that you did not get a prompt reply.
There are some issues with the quantity of emails that are sent to the museum.
I wish I had received your email, I would have responded as soon as I could. I hope you will be able to attend in 2012!
Danny

[Rick Albertson]

Thanks, Danny.

[John Gardinsky]

I'm in.

[Paul Duff]

I can't wait for the Monroe Camp! What more could you ask for if you're a Monroe style enthusiast; look at the line up of teachers. I loved it last year and am really looking forward to getting together with Will again in the 'Luthiers' Kitchen'
(And I might win a prize for coming the furthest to get there.)

See you there!
Paul

[LastMohican]

You guys enjoy your time in my hometown! Do not leave without heading out to Ol Hickory Bar-B-Q for a sliced mutton sandwich and big ol' bowl of burgoo! Then, when you are finally hungry again, head over the other side of town to Moonlight Bar-B-Q for the buffet. I hope to make this camp but it just wasn't in the cards this year. At least I made ROMP and that was a blast!!!

[Dan_dolin]

My first trip to Owensboro....can't wait!

[johnhgayjr]

I went the first year. Had a ball. Compton, Red and Chris Henry, David Long, Skip Gorman were the teachers that year.

Museum is great, bbq is great, classes were first rate, and the jamming was a blast. I believe its better now - more jamming opportunities. Doesn't look like its in the cards for me again this year but I highly recommend it.

There are also having a Bill Monroe centennial festival for 3 days immediately following the camp. Details here: http://www.bluegrass-museum.org/gene...elebration.php

Wish I could go and take in the camp and the festival...

John Gay
Memphis

[MarthaWhitePicker]

I am the Bluegrass Museum staff liaison for the event and I am really stoked about the Camp because it is the first year I have had the opportunity to go. In the past I was in college and its always around the first week of school. But now that I work here...
Looking forward to meeting you all
Danny
IBMM Mando Picker!

[mandolino maximus]

I have plans to see Thile and Daves and an Illinois football game (I know several players) - all for free. But $500 for lodging, 3 meals and the camp and concert? I may have to cancel other plans - and I'm unemployed. Glad to see it is set up to accommodate people of all levels. I would normally be intimidated, but this is my chance to force Roland White to endure my playing Soldier's Joy. He may wish for some of that before that workshop concludes. (Not a threat, just a fact.) Unlike poor Roland, you advanced players would be largely unscathed by my - umm - shall we say "abilities?"

[Mumii]

I'll be there for the first time. I'm looking for a ride on Thursday from Nashville to Owensboro and will help pay for gas. Anyone driving that way Thursday after 1:00 PM?

[Mike Bunting]

You guys enjoy your time in my hometown! Do not leave without heading out to Ol Hickory Bar-B-Q for a sliced mutton sandwich and big ol' bowl of burgoo! Then, when you are finally hungry again, head over the other side of town to Moonlight Bar-B-Q for the buffet. I hope to make this camp but it just wasn't in the cards this year. At least I made ROMP and that was a blast!!!

+1 for the Moonlight Bar-B-Q.

[Dusty]

As they say, been there and done that. I can't remember if it was the 2nd or 3rd year but I still have the T shirt. It was a good time and I really enjoyed the jam sessions in the evening. I was really impressed that Gorman, Waller, and Roland would stay up late and pick with us. Also, don't forget that Rosine and Jerusalem Ridge are not very far away and well worth the effort.

[F5G WIZ]

Hopefully I will be able to make it back there one of these days, not this year though. Have fun all!

[banjoboy]

I'll be there for the first time. I'm looking for a ride on Thursday from Nashville to Owensboro and will help pay for gas. Anyone driving that way Thursday after 1:00 PM?

I'll be arriving Thursday morning. I plan on hanging in Nashville all Thursday and will take off for Owensboro on Friday morning. I've done this in the past, and it's never been an issue getting to camp on time. So I'd be happy to give you a ride if you'd like. What are your plans for leaving?

[John Gass]

As long as the stars align properly I'll be there again for year #2. I don't have many excuses since it's only a half mile from my house.