Hi everyone. I'm including everyone in this email (not just the Joni-onlys and the JoniFest list) because some of you may not have signed up yet, but will want/need this info if you're planning or thinking about coming to JoniFest. I'm doing the schedule for all the performances on Saturday (from noon to 9:30). So far, I've heard from a few folks, but there's still plenty of time available. HOW I'M SCHEDULING EVERYONE I have a spreadsheet with the time at 5 minute intervals. I figure 1 song equals one 5-minute slot. If you ask for time to do one set on Ashara's form, you get 20 minutes (4 songs or 'slots'). But, if you say you want to do a 'set' of 3 songs, you get 3 5-minute slots (15 minutes). So far, I'm giving everyone what they ask for. I've also included time for give-aways and sing-alongs. When I run out of slots, I'll look at where I can fit in those who want time to perform. This might mean I'll ask some people if they can do a song or two less (depending on how many they've signed up to do.) So, if you're planning on doing 10 songs, I might ask that you do only 8 or 9. The one thing that will be harder to do, the closer we get to the actual date, is to fit you in at the time of day you really want. So, if you REALLY can't stand playing before dark, for example, let me know now. WHAT YOU SHOULD PLAY It's not up to me to tell you what to play and what not to play. The only thing I'll be trying to avoid is 5 versions of The Circle Game. So, I'll let everyone know by private email if anyone else is playing the same Joni song(s) you are. I'll let you know who's doing what. I mean, if you still want to do "The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines" even though Joni herself is doing it right after you, well, be my guest. >From a scheduling point of view in avoiding duplictes, of course original material is a breeze. My opinion (which doesn't count) is that I love to hear other JMDLers' original stuff. And as a performer, I'd always prefer to do material I feel I do well, rather than a second-best rendition of a Joni song. But, that's just my opinion. Anyway, I'll be looking at originals/non-Joni vs. Joni material and try to balance it out so that there aren't long stretches of non-Joni material. REQUESTS If there are Joni songs you'd just love to hear someone else do, let me know. I'll publish the list of requests along with the schedule each week (or as needed - if there are no changes from one week to the next, I'll wait until there are changes.) THE SCHEDULE SO FAR: (I'll be publishing in a format like this, not the 5-minute slot format. And, since they're flexible, I won't be including the give aways and sing alongs in this format, but they'll be in the spreadsheet. They're in the "available" times.) 12:00 - 12:45 - available 12:45 - 1:00 - Anne Sandstrom 1:00 - 1:20 - Nikki Johnson 1:30 - 1:45 - Christopher Duzak 1:45 - 1:50 - Megan M. Allen 1:50 - 4:15 - available 4:15 - 4:35 - Chuck Eisenhardt 4:40 - 4:50 - John van Tiel 5:00 - 5:40 - Michael Paz 5:50 - 6:05 - Alison Einersen 6:05-6:20 - available 6:20 - 6:50 - Marcel Deste 7:00 - 7:35 - Steve Polifka 7:35 - 8:45 - available 8:45 - 9:30 - Wally Kairuz Feel free to email me with comments, questions, requests, etc... lots of love Anne
