Monroestock Agenda

The Agenda

Morning:

9:00 AM - Doors Open for Early-Bird Arrivals

10:00 AM - First 'Call for Attention' / Welcome

10:00 - 10:45 - Just Milling Around & Guitar Drooling

10:45 - Pick a Seat, Settle in for 11:00 Performance

11:00 - Mr. Jim Tozier, In Concert

Noon

12:00 - Let's Eat !!!

Afternoon 'A'

1:00 - 1:30 - Private Short Course / Jim Tozier

Introduction to Fingerstyle:

A look at some effective exercises for developing right-hand picking
techniques, and for developing melodies based on chords and scales in
standard tuning. These ideas will be applied in a simple arrangement of Greensleeves (What Child Is This?), so that you’ll have a fingerstyle tune to play in time for the holidays. Music will be provided for everything covered--in both standard notation and tab.

1:30 - 2:00 - Private Short Course / Jim Tozier

The Basics of DADGAD:

An introduction to the logic behind one of the most popular alternate
tunings. Basic scales and chord structures will be identified, so that
you’ll have a roadmap for finding your way around in the tuning. A DADGAD arrangement of Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) will be used to show how the tuning can be applied in a practical way to a familiar tune. Standard notation and tab will be provided for all music.

2:00 - 2:30 - Private Short Course / Jim Tozier

Fun with Fingerstyle:

A variety of techniques for both the left and right hands will be explored, with an emphasis on how they can be used effectively within the context of songs. Exercises for developing the techniques will be provided, and Jim will demonstrate their use in his original compositions. Although the techniques will be presented in DADGAD and CGCGCD tunings, they are applicable to all tunings and styles. Music will be provided.

Afternoon 'B'

1:00 - 2:30 - Alternative

.... While Short Courses Are In Session ....

* Meet the reps. Accept their goody bags and trinkets.

* Meet with Marion, Jason and the rep to design your custom.

* Participate in Pre-Arranged Jam Sessions

* Prepare for Open Mic

* Charm Marion &/or Staff into KILLER price on new guitar.

Available Throughout The Day

J. R. Baker ... maker of the handcrafted 'SOUNDSEAT' . Quite literally the 'best seat in the house' .... try one out for yourself.

Bill Nichols ... affectionately known as 'Capt. Bill' among the AGF members. Bill has undoubtedly earned his position among the top inlay artisans. Take a close look at Bill's work today .... it simply speaks for itself.

The representatives from Washburn, Taylor, Martin & Crafters of Tennessee will be mingling among the group .... and, if we're persistent enough, we might even wrangle them into knocking out a tune or two for us. We're fortunate to have the camaraderie with these gentlemen in a setting such as this .... they are here for you and your questions or comments. Take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Mid - Afternoon

2:30 - 3:00 (+/-) Open Mic Sessions Begin

Each year there has been more & more requests for extra Open Mic time. Well .... it's your show .... we just arrange things for you. So .... Open Mic it is. Spilling over into the evening dinner if needed.

Evening

6:00 ... OR ... 7:00

(Time to be fine tuned closer to event)

Yawn & Stretch Break while Rick and Marion publicly tell each other, as well as the audience, what a great guy the other is . Anticipate Door Prizes.

..... THEN .....

YES !!!! It's DOOR PRIZE time !!!!

Folks .... I've only heard little snippets of info here and there .... but .... there's one thing I know for sure:

Our 'Door Prize' cup runneth over! (More later .... )

Grand Prize:

Baby Taylor Guitar / Signed by the attendees.

Compliments of Holloway's Music