Hi Mike in Boston!
> I am new to this listserve, actually have been a lurker for a long time. >>
First of all, WELCOME!!! Glad you are coming out of lurkdom!!
<<I live in Boston, and right before last years Joni fest, is when I joined
this listserve. I > did not go to Topsfield, I was a little to new at that
> point, but I would love to take part this year. Can someone tell me about
> the singing that goes on? Is there a band? Does anyone get up and do
> something, or do you have to be asked? >>
All the info about Jonifest, including the music sign-ups are at this
address: <A HREF="http://www.jmdl.com/jfne2001.cfm">jmdl.com - New England JoniFest
2001:</A>
The bottom line is...as long as all the requirements are met, (info, checks,
etc.) everyone is welcome to come to Jonifest and participate in all areas.
The music is more structured on Saturday, with time slots of about 20 minutes
or so for each performer from noon until the evening. These slots must be
signed up for in advance. All other music is very loose jamming from Friday
evening until Sunday. There are many people that accompany each other both
lossely and during the time slots. There are also ample "whole-group
sing-a-longs" happening often. It is a LOT of fun, and since you are so
close, you should make every effort to be there. I'm sure others will give
their views on the music as well.
As for your next buy, I would vote for For the Roses, but Ladies of the
Canyon is also a good bet!
Hugs,
Ashara
P.S. It's good idea not to copy the whole digest when replying, just the
pertinent parts is a better idea. :-)
