December 31. 2024

Welcome to the New Year!

 

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.



Here's what will be happening on Sunday, January 5 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom January 12 and at Artichoke Community Music on January 19. Save the dates!

December 11, 2024

Need some inspiration?

 

Join us for some in-person fun on Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m.

We'll be in the upper classroom, as usual. Bring a song or two to share! Or just listen!

Here's where:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

We won't be Zooming for this event.

And here's an invitation to an event that is also happening on Sunday, from the vets at Soul River:

We invite you to the Soul River Inc. Veteran Social Meetup!

Soul River Veterans Holiday Happy Hour:

An Inspiring Social Gathering

When: Sunday, December 15th

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Where: Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.

(915 SE Hawthorne, East Side of Portland)

https://www.meetup.com/soul-river-inc-veteran-social-meetup/events/304882261/

Look for us on Zoom on December 22. Join us!

And see below for other online events from national SSV:

The folks in Texas are offering a variety workshops on Mondays at 3 p.m. PST (they’re in Central time).

Here’s the link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88537709299?pwd=UTNveVMwZmVDUjBzNXdFOC9GUVJRdz09

December 4, 2024

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's Trish's report from last week:

Participants: Deb: Hand Made Ornaments (orig), Philipine Sunrise (orig), Angels We Have Heard On High

David M: After Your Goodbye (orig)

John Lowrance: Oh Holy Night, Goodbye, Is That You (orig)

Robert Qwen: Take A Giant Step, Ione (orig), Photograph From Heaven (orig)

Trish (host): Nuthin' (orig)

Not much talking and a lot of good songs. Also, I think we have the most supportive and mutually admiresome group. (I don't think admiresome is a word but I'm going to use it anyway.} Everyone agreed to save some Holiday songs for our next few gatherings before our Winter break.



Here's what will be happening on Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

Here's an invitation from Kelly Caldwell at a veteran's group called Soul River:

Hello Soldier Songs & Voices,

I hope your December is off to a good start! You might remember we met briefly when tabling at the Vet Stand Down event in Washington County in November. Your organization has a great focus!

We want to invite your members to our upcoming veterans happy hour, & ideally to get future invites, an interested vet could join our Soul River Veteran Meet-up Group:

https://www.meetup.com/soul-river-inc-veteran-social-meetup/events/304882261/

Here is info. on the next event:

# We invite you to the Soul River Inc. Veteran Social Meetup!

Soul River Veterans Holiday Happy Hour:

An Inspiring Social Gathering

When: Sunday, December 15th

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Where: Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.

(915 SE Hawthorne, East Side of Portland)

This gathering is designed for veterans who are passionate about embracing the great outdoors, engaging in conservation, and serving their communities. Join us as we embark on exhilarating activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and more with fellow veterans who truly appreciate the value of camaraderie and connection.

While an RSVP is appreciated, it is not mandatory. Feel free to reach out at soulriverincoperations@gmail.com to let us know you are coming or ask questions! Visit our website at www.soulriverinc.org.

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be at Artichoke Community Music on December 15 and on Zoom December 22. Save the dates!

November 27, 2024

Just like home!

 

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, December 1 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom December 8, and at Artichoke Community Music on December 15. Save the dates!

November 20, 2024

Hub cap hypnosis!

 

(some folks call dobro resonator guitars "hub caps" because the instrument's aluminum cone looks like one.)

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, November 24 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be dark on December 1, on Zoom December 8, and at Artichoke Community Music on December 15. Save the dates!

November 8, 2024

Join us for some in-person fun on Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m.

We'll be in the upper classroom, as usual. Bring a song or two to share! Or just listen!

Here's where:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

We won't be Zooming for this event.

Look for us on Zoom on November 24. Join us!

And see below for other online events from national SSV:

The folks in Texas are offering a variety workshops on Mondays at 3 p.m. PST (they’re in Central time).

This month’s song prompt:

”I gotta job to do”

Here’s the link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88537709299?pwd=UTNveVMwZmVDUjBzNXdFOC9GUVJRdz09

November 1, 2024

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

10/28 5:00pm CT : Revue and Song Circle

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom November 3 and 10 and at Artichoke Community Music on November 17. Save the dates!

October 22,2024


 

We had six smiling faces at the Sunday SSV workshop at Artichoke Music including two new faces, Phil and Jim. In addition, Chuck joined in with his harmonicas. John Michael, Sean and Ed also attended.

Sean shared several song sheets and everyone played a song and accompanied others.

There is interest in receiving guitar and songwriting lessons during future workshops.

Phil inquired about improvisation to add interest when playing chord progressions. Here's a link: Improvising Over Chords Without A Net -- Handout.

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

10/28 5:00pm CT : Revue and Song Circle

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom November 3 and 10 and at Artichoke Community Music on November 17. Save the dates!

October 19.2024

Join us for some in-person fun on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m.

Sorry about the late Reminder, folks!

We'll be in the upper classroom, as usual. Bring a song or two to share! Or just listen!

Here's where:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

We won't be Zooming for this event.

Look for us on Zoom on October 27. Join us!

And see below for other online events from national SSV:

The folks in Texas are offering a variety workshops on Mondays at 3 p.m. PST (they’re in Central time).

This month’s song prompt:

”I gotta job to do”

Here’s the link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88537709299?pwd=UTNveVMwZmVDUjBzNXdFOC9GUVJRdz09