Sunday, May 20, 2012

Square Dancing

I started calling regularly in 1989 and gave it up for other things in life at the end of 1999. Now, we're back to dancing, and I'm ready to continue calling.

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Playing Bluegrass, Standards, and Folk Tunes, has always been a passion. These days there isn't nearly enough time to practice, but I still love to get together with friends to play.

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The Rimshot Heard 'Round The World
Shendig at the Barn
The Rimshot Heard 'Round The World Monday, 23 January 2012 11:44 You probably remember the story about the Minute Men and the shot heard round the world. Ralph Waldo Emerson coined the phrase to describe that first shot fired against the British in 1775, which heralded the beginning of the American Revolution. Was it actually the musket shot, however, or the beat of Willam Diamond's drum that started the war in Lexington Concord?
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Shendig at the Barn Saturday, 09 July 2011 11:53   Folks started to arrive at The Barn in San Marcos to shoot a pilot for a History Channel series called Barn Dance. They brought with them a buzz of excitement that could be felt in the air. Donna Hawkins, Whirlaways Co-President and Palomar Square Dance Association’s mover and shaker, had promised them a great time, the possibility of the face-time on a television show, and dancing to live music. Ron Nelson, the director and creative mind behind the project, had met with the three callers early in the morning to explain what was going to happen. I was one of those callers.
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Michael Haworth -- Calling With Carrie

Calling with Carrie :: Beautiful Brown Eyes

At our club dance in March, I had the pleasure of calling a tip with Carrie Masters, a popular local caller and a first class lady. We had not met previously, although my dear friend, Erin Byars, had me deliver a "Hello," and had offered up praise for Miss Carrie. We were having fun dancing to her calling, and I was a little surprised when she asked me to do a tip. I suggested that we split one, and I'm glad we did. Carrie was such fun to work with. I love to work with other callers, and for a change of pace, this time I got to sing the melody.

I hope Carrie and I get a chance to call together again sometime. If I'd known that Walter was shooting video, I might have even smiled a little. ;)

Thanks, Carrie!

Sunday, 25 April 2010 09:18 Written by Admin

Sunkissed Squares

My first dance of the new year is a done deal, and despite a few heart dropping equipment issues at the start, it was a hoot! The Sunkissed Squares are an energetic and fun loving group. They dance in Redlands, and you never know quite what to expect. President Bill Hunt has really tried to breathe life into the club, and for my money, he's doing a stellar job. They hosted a triva contest, and everyone who wanted to play, got to play. They kept the triva portion moving along nicely, and it seemed that all enjoyed that feature of the night's activities.

The Four Squares Barbershop Quartet performed as well, and we received favorable reviews. In fact, I'm still hearing positive comments from some of the folks who were there. If you don't know already, I was coerced into singing with the guys with about a month or so before they're New Years Eve debut. All things considered, I think we managed not to embarrass ourselves too terribly. I'm still a little shocked they still want me to sing with them. I know the boss man has plans, so we'll see what transpires in the near future.

Here are some videos from the dance at the Sunkissed Squares in January 2012. Thanks, Sunkissed Squares, for putting up with my rust! I've still got a bit of work to do to really polish up, but y'all made me feel very welcome.

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 Sunkissed Patter :: Whiskey Before Breakfast

Here are excerpts from a singing call

 Sunkissed Singer :: I Wonder

I'm calling with Carrie Masters for the CCHA Hoedown, Friday, January 29th, In Banning. A link to info: http://www.squaredancingccha.org/association%20dances.htm.

Hope I might see one or two Sunkissed folks.

 

Thursday, 26 January 2012 14:48 Written by Admin

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