Songmakers

Fireside Concerts - Men of Worth & the MacMammals
2024-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
SAVE THE DATE for our next Fireside Concert which will be at the Borchard Community Center on Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm with two fine entertainers. Men of Worth are an international act and have toured together for over 30 years. They blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of Celtic songs with various traditional instruments. Also on the ticket will be The MacMammals, who produce a unique compilation of music from across the pond and North America from heartfelt ballads to rousing sea shanties, their music weaves historical tales with folklore and humor.
The venue will be at the Borchard Community Center-190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 (Corner of Borchard Rd. & Reino Rd.). $20.00 at the door. Show starts at 7:30pm and seating is First Come First Served. Adults Only. For more information, please see attached flyer or call 626-244-7698/email ronbloom2014@yahoo.com. Come on out and be entertained!
Thank You,
Borchard Center Staff
190 N. Reino Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-381-2791

McMammals at Fireside Concert Series
2024-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
The MacMammals will be playing an opening set for Irish/Scottish duo Men of Worth at the Fireside Concert Series, Friday November 22, 7:30pm at Borchard Park Community Center, 190 N Reino Rd, Newbury Park.
$20 cash at the door.

The Macs will be playing some songs from their two albums as well as new numbers, and Men of Worth original as well as traditional Irish and Scottish songs. A fun evening with lots of sing alongs!

For additional information call Ron at 626-244-7698

Open Mic at Historia Bakery in Thousand Oaks
2024-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Historia Bakery and Cafe, 11 Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
Cancelled until further notice – CJ Chimenti has been hosting an open mic at Historia Bakery and Cafe in Thousand Oaks for the past year, every other Friday. Signups are from 6-7 pm and open mic is from 7-9 pm.

Faith Petric Documentary by Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club
2024-10-06 12:30 - 15:00 | Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Join us Sun, Oct 6th 12:30pm for a 1-hour, not-to-be-missed documentary about musical activist Faith Petric, followed by a live SING-ALONG.

12:30-3pm, Sunday, October 6that the Church of Ocean Park: 235 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Doors open 12:15; potluck: 12:30; film: 1pm; Stay For The Sing-A-Long!
all ages welcome ~
Reserve your FREE tickets now by using this URL: bit.ly/3Xw5qXm

Bill's Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-10-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-17 09:30 - 10:30
via Zoom, Email Bill Dempsey<billdempsey@yahoo.com> to get meeting number and password sent to you by email. For more info: www.billdempseymusic.net.

Bill's Wed Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 14:00

First date to reserve Kenney Grove for 3/27/25 - 3/30/25 campout
2024-09-28
This is the first date you can reserve a site at Kenney Grove starting with Thursday, 3/27/25.
https://www.venturaparks.org/kenney-grove/camping

Open Mic at Historia Bakery
2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Historia Bakery and Cafe, 11 Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States

Day or Overnight trip to Mt. Baldy
2024-09-19 12:00 - 2024-09-22 19:00
Equinox Weekend in Mt Baldy (Helene’s Cabin)
This weekend has been canceled due to the Bridge Fire.
Thurs. Sept 19 – Sun. Sept 22. 2024
Hello Songmakers’ TEAM BALDY!
Facilities: We can still accomodate a few more overnighters and day trippers. There is no room around the cabin for camper vans. However, you can come up for the day(s) if you’re local or stay at nearby Manker Flat campground, ¼ mile away (no electric, no reservations, first-come first-served, best to arrive there Thursday early). Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recreation/recarea/?recid=41776&actid=29
Here’s a recap for our upcoming Equinox weekend at my cabin. I’m really excited to see all of you in three weeks for great music, food and fun! Please read this email entirely and attentively! 🤪
If you haven’t yet, please confirm (reply to me) and let me know which meals you plan to attend :
All __
Thursday lunch __ Thursday dinner __
Friday breakfast __ Friday lunch __ Friday dinner __
Saturday breakfast __ Saturday lunch __ Saturday dinner __
Sunday breakfast __ Sunday lunch __
DATES:
Thursday, September 19, 2024 (12:00PM) to Sunday, September 22, 2024 (7:00PM).
ADDRESS:
58 San Antonio Falls Road Mt Baldy CA 91759
Click here for the Google Map
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DIRECTIONS:
Attention: There is no phone signal where I live ! (Note : there is wifi once you’re at the cabin, so you’ll be able to make wifi phone calls here– just not for 20 minutes as you drive up or down the mountain) The cabin is a little hard to find and your GPS may not work. Please PRINT or DOWNLOAD these directions. Try to arrive in the day time.
After the Mt Baldy village, keep driving up about 4 miles up. You will see Snowcrest Lodge on your left. Make a LEFT into the little driveway JUST above Snowcrest where a sign says « Snowcrest Cabins » (if you see Manker Flats campground on your right, you went too far). Then, immediately take the second possible RIGHT into the side alleys, just after the “Road closed” sign. My cabin sits up on the hill, brown color.
PARKING :
You can park either in my parking area, the lower alley, or the main road about 100 yards down. Please do not park in my neighbors’ driveways. It’s best if you walk up to the cabin with your stuff when you arrive, and I’ll guide you for parking.
WEATHER :
Contrary to the photo, there won’t be snow ! 🙄 Temperatures will likely be PERFECT, 70s-80s, 60s at night. We’ll double-check the weather beforehand, of course, to avoid any major apocalypse.
BRING:

Instruments, bien sûr!
air mattress, sleeping bag, pillow (or sheets, see below)
clothes, swimsuit, toiletry, bath towel
Drinks (no food).
Chairs
Cash for meals: $20/day or $50 for the weekend

MUSIC:
I have a piano, 2 guitars, a Gemini speaker with mike and bluetooth, percussions. We can jam in four areas: front patio, back patio, living room, basement.
HIKES and other activities:
For those who are up for it, we’ll go on a few short hikes in the area. Take a natural shower at the nearby San Antonio Falls (swimsuit required, in theory). And we’ll celebrate the Equinox (ideas ?) And have delicious meals and drinks. And… ?
MEALS:
I will be shopping ahead. We’ll prepare French meals together (oui oui oui!). Please let me know about specific diet options. You don’t need to bring anything to eat. There isn’t much storing room here. Please just bring bottles of whatever you feel like drinking and sharing. Breakfast will be small (coffee/tea, French bread with butter and jam), served at 9AM. Lunch will be bountiful, served at 12PM. Dinner as well, served at 7PM. I’ll also have snacks and fruit for in-between. I count on you for dishes and cleanup.
WIFI: Wifi in the cabin is available.
BATHROOM:
There is only one bathroom, with shower and toilet. Please be brief !
SLEEPING:

There will be plenty of room in my large, clean basement, or in the living room. Bring a mattress (I have a few if you need one). Day guests, you can always bring a sleeping bag to sleep in the basement, just in case! Feel free to invite a few others, we’ll find room. For small camping vans, Manker Flat campground is ¼ mile away, no electricity. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recarea/?recid=41776

2. There is room for more Day guests – who else is in?
CAUTION:
The cabin is located 4 miles above Mt Baldy village, at 6000 ft altitude. There are about 50 rather uneven and dangerous steps to climb to the cabin. Not great if you have difficulties walking or breathing.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY (aka, the small print) :
All events held in nature are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, including in and around the cabin, bee stings, tick, snake bites etc.. By signing up and/or attending this gathering, you and your guest(s) assume the risks of the trip/activities and agree to release Songmakers, Helene Domon, other volunteers and anyone associated/related to this group from any claims for any injuries or other losses sustained during any of the activities. If you are bringing a guest(s), it is your responsibility to inform and confirm with he/she of this liability agreement. Please consult with your healthcare professional to make sure you are able to participate in this activity without causing harm to yourself or others. The Organizer’s willingness to include you in an activity should not be interpreted as a favorable assessment of your emotional and physical capabilities. Please know your limits and sign up only if you are able to.
Reservations: Contact Helene Domon at hdomon@fullerton.edu

Andy & Renee House Concert
2024-09-16 17:00 - 23:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
SONGMAKERS “Hooray for Retirement” Andy & Renee House Concert

Monday September 16 2024 is Songmaker Prez Steve’s 75th birthday so he and his wife Sandy are once again (we did this 10 years ago for his 65th) hosting an amplified House Concert in their backyard by the talented (and nice!) duo of Andy Hill and Renee Safier (see andyandrenee.com for their story and schedule including their wonderful annual Dylanfest). Members of our Songmakers Inc. Nonprofit (NOT just the free MeetUp group) attend for $10. Other attendees pay $20. All $$ go to the musicians. Doors open at 5 and there will be a potluck dinner from 6-7. One hot dog and hamburger will be available for each RSVPd attendee. Two music sets will conclude with an acoustic song circle at 10.

Our pool and hot tub will be available. In the Song Circle, we take turns. Every musician / singer gets one or more turns at which time they may either Perform a song, Lead a sing-along song, or simply “Pass.” You are the boss on your turn. If you can’t hear the leader, you’re playing/singing too loud.
What to bring: $10 (Songmakers Inc. members) or $20 (nonmembers), Love of Music! A jacket if it gets cool
Optional: Potluck dish, chair, bathing suit, towel, instruments, songs, voices and friends.
Where: 4032 Defender Drive, Agoura, 91301
Directions: From US101 take the Liberty Canyon exit
Proceed South past Agoura Rd to turn R at the 2nd street, Country Glen.
Turn R at the 2nd street, Defender Drive. 4032 is the 6th house.
Questions? Send an email to the event coordinator: president@songmakers.org
PLEASE RSVP on MeetUp or by phoning Steve (310 )699-5755 or prepaying Andy & Renee https://andyandrenee.com/product/1010002 two days before the concert so we know how much to grill and how many chairs to bring!
For Songmaker events in Ventura Co., check out https://www.meetup.com/Songmakers-Ventura-County/
For information about our 60 year non-profit, Songmakers of California, check out https://www.Songmakers.org (https://www.songmakers.org/).

2024 Summer Picnic Pool Party/Birthday
2024-09-15 15:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
More details to follow but save the date and time. This will be at Steve and Sandy’s w/jaming all weekend and Saturday evening house concert.

Open Mic at Historia Bakery in Thousand Oaks
2024-09-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Historia Bakery and Cafe, 11 Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
CJ Chimenti has been hosting an open mic at Historia Bakery and Cafe in Thousand Oaks for the past year, every other Friday. Signups are from 6-7 pm and open mic is from 7-9 pm.

Bill's Sat Uke Ukelele Beginner Class
2024-08-31 09:30 - 10:30
via Zoom, Email Bill Dempsey<billdempsey@yahoo.com> to get meeting number and password sent to you by email. For more info: www.billdempseymusic.net. New album, Oft I Sing, currently available only as a download. Here’s a link http://billdempsey.hearnow.com.

Music on the Porch at Doug and Linda's
2024-08-31 08:30 - 11:30 | Doug and Linda’s
August 31 is International Play Music on the Porch Day.
There will be a Song Circle in the garage and driveway at Doug and Linda’s house. Address is in the Songmakers Directory. The event is open to the public and we’re not controlling the number of attendees. Could be small or big.

Gelencser all day Song Circle and BBQ
2024-08-17 14:00 - 22:00
August 17th– 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Gelencser all day song circle and barbecue
Bring a side dish to share. Hamburgers will be provided.
Dinner @ 6:00 pm

RSVP: Janice 909-374-2630
