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"SWAMPWATER DOWN" Arts and Music
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Hurricane music at Swampwater Down
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The Swampwater Down Hurricane Party happened on October 2, 1999. Cobalt Blues played into the night. As the band says "if you ain't havin' fun its your own damn fault". Psych-A-Billy brought its own brand of bluegrass to the stage. Bluegrass with an attitude. Although Swampwater Down is probably classier than most of the joints they play in you should definitely check out both of these bands. Robert White provided the sound. The woods were Rockin' into the next town. you can also see Robert perform with The Mighty Parrot. Frank Zangari sat in on the keyboards adding his smooth touch, Henry, Barb and Gale got the jug band going, and Bobby Sweeney laid down his guitar chops. You really had to be there. There may be a recording of the days music soon. Keep in touch for more about that. Segue to the arts. Check out Wynton Marsalis' album "My Jelly Lord". His tribute to Jelly Roll Morton captures the full range of New Orleans life.
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Art at Swampwater Down
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Check out Blue Dog Man. Artist George Rodrigue shows us the soul of the bayou.The cedar swamps of Swampwater Down and the backwater swamps of Louisiana's Cajuns are connected in spirit. Brother Tim Thiemeyer is throwing clay at the wheel. The pots will soon be turning out. Those of us who have already gotten ours know how special they are. Swampwater Downs' Terry Gossin continues her efforts to improve arts education through her work with the Dept. of Education. Terry's recent presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts gave specific information to Art and Music educators on assessment as it relates to the Core Curriculum Content Standards for the Arts. She also provided many sample lesson plans that the teachers could use. Terry is available for curriculum development consultation.
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Practice Random Kindness & Senseless Acts of Beauty
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Swampwater Down is a place were personal freedom is respected. It is a place where we take care of one another. Whenever we can pass along good vibes that come our way, we will. So please let us know about the work of our brothers and sisters whose creative efforts add to our common experience. Click here to email me
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