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Far-West Campfire Zoom-based Songcircles

We have been invited by Far-West to participate in their twice a month Songcircles:

Every month on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Join us around the virtual campfire for our twice-monthly song circle, where artists and audiences from the FAR-West region and beyond are welcome to enjoy original songs, favorite covers, and tunes inspired by that week’s theme.

Don your slippers and join us around the campfire. First timers are always welcome!

Sign up in advance using the link to perform or be in the audience.

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (with the exception of November and December due to holidays) you can register for free at found.ee/farwestcampfire. What started during the pandemic to keep us Folkies busy is still going strong! We would love to see a Songmakers presence there.

Prez Sez Songmakers 2^nd Cruise 2027!
Steve Berman

Hi Fellow Songmavens!

Songmakers 2^nd Cruise!!! Last year 8 Songmakers led by Andy & Janice Gelencser had such a wonderful time on our first jamming cruise, to see the total eclipse off the Mexican Riviera, that we can hardly wait to do it again!  For my 78^th birthday in 2 years, Sandy and I are committing to take the 16 day (9/18-10/4/2027) Los Angeles to Alaska cruise on the Emerald Princess.  There are 4 days of jamming each way and 7 stops with optional excursions in the major Alaska ports. We are absolutely doing the Mush! Glacier dogsled ride, and probably a couple others.  Interior cabins, like the one Sandy and I loved last year, are only $6258 ($3129 per person) which covers all the amazing food and world class entertainment. As a special AAA promotion, it will also cover the Princess+ package (otherwise over $1000 per person), covering gratuities, alcohol, internet and more.  Beds can be added for a 3^rd or 4^th person for $1559 each. So the budget price for 4 in an interior cabin would be $9376/4= $2344 each!  You’ll sleep crowded but spend little other time in your room because there is so much to do! Sandy and I will book a balcony room ($5659 per person) because there is a lot of wildlife viewing in Alaska. Because the cruise just opened, all categories of room should be available for at least the next few weeks, but this cruise is offered only once a year so don’t wait too long! If we book 5 cabins soon, the price drops! You’ll have a fabulous time! To book or get more information, call AAA agent Jennifer Ullrich at (805) 477-9077 and give my name.  Let’s make some more precious Songmakers musical memories! If not now when!!

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