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For those planning to attend Pineyfest this year, July 28-30...please be aware that the Days Inn in Centerville only has a block of 12 rooms available to PINEYFESTERS! Due to a huge construction project going on in town that has taken over much of the hotel, only the first 12 callers can reserve rooms there. Anyone who doesn't get one of these rooms will have to stay at the Holiday Inn (or one of the other hotels) in Dickson which is about a 20 minute drive away.

Call 931-729-5600 and tell them you are with Pineyfest. The room rate this year is $53.99 single/double occupancy.

Please let me know for sure who is coming and if you have or are looking for a roommate to share expenses. I have a few folks who are interested in sharing a room and will gladly connect folks with each other.

Bobbie
931-729-7008 eves

[This message has been edited by Bobbie Gallup (edited 06-30-2005).]

Just made my reservation...

Thanks, Bobbie, for making these arrangements!

Pineyfest will be so much fun!!

Can't WAIT to see you !!!!!!





Jumping up and down with excitement

Emily

Bobbie,

So Sorry it's a no can do situation this year but I really promise to try for next year especially since we have so many songs together now and will have so many more next year.

I hope it comes off fabulously, I can't wait to hear about it. Remember me of course.

Love,
Rachel

Hi, Pineyfesters:

I am hoping that a few of you might want to go into Nashville with me for a short outing ...if we can fit it in between all the festivities...

Emily

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Hi Emily...

I can't wait to see you...and for folks to see the surprise you have created for everyone who participates!! Folks will love them! It is going to be a great time!

Hugs,
Bobbie

Hi, Bobbie,

We are almost ready to mail them to you...!
Hope to get 'em in the mail in a week or two, so you will have them for the first arrivals

xoxo
Emily

Hi Rachel,

Well, you will still be welcome NEXT year!! We will certainly miss you this year, however! We'll just have to keep writing. Shoes await!

Hugs,
Bobbie

Mornin' Bobbie!

You might want to post this important Pineyfest info. on the Songwriters' and/or General Forums.

You also might want to post it on the JPF Nashville Chapter board as well...and to other JPF chapters nearby -just a thought....

Some of the folks who use those don't visit the Lyric Forums much....and look at all the fun they're missing !!!!

Packin' for Nashville,
~*~ Emily

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[This message has been edited by Emily Sanders (edited 06-27-2005).]

Hi Em...aka TG,

I promise to do that as soon as the workshop schedule is nailed down!! See ya real soon!!

Hugs,
Bobbie

bobbie... we have a tight leave schedule at work and i took time off to go to the tin pan alley symposium in nashville earlier this year so i can't make it to pineyfest. i'd heard so much about it, i was going to try to come but alas, i can't swing both like i thought i could. y'all have a great time (like you need me to tell you that!! ) enjoy!! scotty

aw, scotty, we'll miss ya! Maybe next year...

Emily

Thanks for the heads up Bobbie.
I just got off the phone with Days inn. They have two rooms left.
See you soon

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Bill
Live with a song in your heart

That may be one left now--I just got one.

Joe

Can't wait to meet all of you!!
See you soon!

Emily

Hey, anyone staying at the Days Inn-tell 'em you want The Bongette Discount. Hehehe. Bet they'll look at you funny.

Wear your smiley face t-shirt that says, "I'm with Bob Young."

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"We spend a lot of time nursing wounded egos that are injured by falling from imaginary heights."--Bill Littleton

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/giddygirlmusicproductions_music.htm

You sure guys can get the Bongette Discount?

Joe

Hi, Tricia,

I forgot about asking for the Bongette discount...

Bobbie says being a Bongette is a "right of passage" for Pineyfest...

Should I be looking forward to that?!

Emily

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Go ahead and volunteer, Emily. Bob said guys can be a Bongster, Joe.

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"We spend a lot of time nursing wounded egos that are injured by falling from imaginary heights."--Bill Littleton

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/giddygirlmusicproductions_music.htm

[This message has been edited by Tricia Baker (edited 06-28-2005).]

Hi, Tricia,

Are there any links for past Pineyfest photos??
I have a vague memory of you posting wonderful pictures a year or two ago...

Emily

I took them down, Emily. People stopped looking. I'll send you some if you like.

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"We spend a lot of time nursing wounded egos that are injured by falling from imaginary heights."--Bill Littleton

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/giddygirlmusicproductions_music.htm

http://community.webshots.com/slideshow?ID=381687815&key=hvkFHX&pos=0

This should take anyone interested directly to the slideshow. I'm an amateur photographer so I threw in some of Tennessee in there, too, cause I like showing off.

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"We spend a lot of time nursing wounded egos that are injured by falling from imaginary heights."--Bill Littleton

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/giddygirlmusicproductions_music.htm

http://community.webshots.com/user/sanantonioroses


Here's another link in case that link won't work.

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"We spend a lot of time nursing wounded egos that are injured by falling from imaginary heights."--Bill Littleton

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/giddygirlmusicproductions_music.htm

Tricia,

THANKS so much for posting those gorgeous photos...You are a great photographer!!!

The last few pictures of the Piney River and
the close up of Queen Anne's lace were spectacular.

I loved the ones of Bobbie's horses

Emily

[This message has been edited by Emily Sanders (edited 06-29-2005).]

28 days'til Pineyfest.....

BUMP

Emily, sounds like you are getting excited..Me too!

~~shelia

ok... there may be another person canceling their leave shortly... i looked all thru this post and don't see dates or anything... what kind of informative post is this anyway?? jeez!! LOL scotty

Hey Scotty, whaddya mean, no dates? You don't need a date for PINEYFEST!! I think you will find the dates in the original post...July 28-30. Hope you can make it...we'd love to see you!! Tricia knows we even 'low folks from Loo-siana at Pineyfest!! It's just a great time with great folks, most of whom only know each other by screenname. Heck, we've had folks show up from the UK, Australia, Canada and Saudi Arabia, and of course about every state in the US. So far this year I know there will be one guy from the Netherlands. You just never know who will show up. Some folks have managed to make it all 4 years. I think next year, we'll be giving out 5 year pins!!

Bobbie

Just want you to know: At Pineyfest, I will be performing three songs that Bobbie and I wrote together...what incredible lyrics..

Emily

bump

Hey, Emily!

Are you flying or driving?

Is anyone driving out from my area? (Southern Ca)

Jean

Hi, Jean!

I am flying to Nashville from LAX early in the morning on Thursday, July 28th...will be in Nashville until Monday, Aug.1st... I will visit friends and family in Maryland,, Connecticut and Boston before flying to LA from Boston on Aug. 9th...email me if you think you want to go to Nashville on the same flight...wouldn't THAT be FUN !!!!!

Emily

I just checked airline ticket prices. I can only afford half of it. I was hoping someone would be driving and I could go along and help with the driving and gas.

But next year, I may be able to swing it, finally.

So, Em

Are you gonna make us wait or you gonna tell us which songs.
If you don't tell us I'll just ask Bobbie.

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Bill
Live with a song in your heart

Glad you enjoyed those photos, Emily. I haven't had time to take many photos this summer. Nothing but the puppy, that is.

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"We spend a lot of time nursing wounded egos that are injured by falling from imaginary heights."--Bill Littleton

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/5/giddygirlmusicproductions_music.htm

Hi, Bill

okay...I'll tell you which ones I am peforming at Pineyfest:

Til I Know Your Will
House at the End of the Road
Big Toe of Faith

There could be more by then...who knows!

Bobbie ROCKS!!

Emily

P.S. I will also be performing songs form my CD, "Sheltering Wind", as well as a few new ones...should be fun!

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Jean,

I totally understand your situation. It is so expensive to fly. I wouldn't even be making this trip if my mother hadn't generously shared some frequent flyer miles with me.

Here's an idea for next year:
Let's start "Pineyfest WEST"

What do you think??!

Emily



[This message has been edited by Emily Sanders (edited 07-01-2005).]

(Quote) Here's an idea for next year:
Let's start "Pineyfest WEST"

I don't know what Jean thinks , but "I" think it's a good idea. I even started a little song to put on your advertising brochures--------------

Come to Pineyfest West
West is the best
This is the place you should be
'Course the ground it may shake
Bridges may break
And you could slide off into the sea

<G>
Wy

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oh well.... the guy who may cancel his leave was scheduled for the second week of august so i guess i'm still SOL!! LOL y'all enjoy yourselves!! scotty

Excellent choices Em.
I recall all three. All very good songs.
I am looking forward to this.



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Bill
Live with a song in your heart

Howdy Ya'all...guess you can see why I "hired" Em to be Pineyfest PR Manager this year!! She is amazing...and hey, the price ws right!! Now I ain't sayin' that she's cheap..LOL but a li'l blackmail goes a long ways. And Em...my lips are sealed!!

Jean and Scotty...I am real sorry you can't make it this year. We will miss you...and hope you can make it in 2006.

See you all real soon!!

Hugs,
Bobbie

Bobbie...the bill is in the mail LOL

Emily

I suppose I should ask this question, since I'm coming to Pineyfest for the first time (at least, the airline, hotel and rental car company already have my money). Emily mentioned (hi, Emily) the three songs she'd be performing at Pineyfest. How many songs are we talking about and in what kind of setting are they being performed?

Joe

Hi, Joe!

Even though this will be my first time attending Pineyfest, I have been a JPF member since 2002, so I am a somewhat familiar with how things work for Pineyfest...But...if I get this wrong, I hope that other more experienced members will jump in here for input and clarification. After many conversations with Bobbie about Pineyfest, I hope to be able to accurately explain a few things

The way I understand it....is that Bobbie has a lovely venue called "Molly's" in Centerville that we will use. There will be numerous opportunities to get up and perform. Bobbie has said that people take turns getting up and singing a song or two...depending on how many performers there are ( not all songwriters perform, as you know), there may be lots of chances to get up and share your music!!

Bobbie has also said that people share music at the hotel- and any other time they can squeeze in between the scheduled Pineyfest events...

I actually have lots of songs I wouold love to play for people during Pinetfest...am coming prepared with a lot of music.
I am hoping to do as much performing as possible

Hope this helps...see you soon!

Emily
emilysanders.net
http://cdbaby.com/cd/emilysanders

http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=CDB0893500012

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[This message has been edited by Emily Sanders (edited 07-05-2005).]

Hi, Everyone,

Here are a few more Pineyfest details:

- Pineyfest was founded in 2001 by Bobbie Gallup and Corky (Dawg) Bernard. The first Pineyfest was a bit of a wedding celebration for Bobbie and Dawg, as they met on these boards

- The first Pineyfest was held at their house, which is near the beautiful Piney River.

- Bobbie and Dawg graciously hosted this event for the next three years, which included songwriters' workshops ( given by some impressive names in the songwriting community), and performances...and just plain fun!

- Everyone I have talked to who has been to Pineyfest says it is a great way to meet JPF members, share music, support other songwriters, learn, and have LOTS of fun!

- Sadly, Dawg passed away unexpectedly last July. It is a great tribute to Dawg and Bobbie to continue this unique event, as they both have generously given so much to the songwriting community... Dawg would have wanted it to continue, I am sure!

- If there are any of who who've been to past Pineyfest events, and you have something to add here... please share your fabulous stories!

- This year, attendees will receive a Pineyfest souvenir, which I designed and produced.

See you soon!

Emily
emilysanders.net
http://cdbaby.com/cd/emilysanders

http://www.towerrecords.com/product.aspx?pfid=CDB0893500012

Ooo, souvenirs. I like bringing back souvenirs of distant planets (like Tennessee). Thank you, Emily.

Joe

[This message has been edited by roxhythe (edited 07-05-2005).]

I just read an email from Bobbie with a few important corrections. Bobbie writes:


"... the first one (Pineyfest) wasn't held at our house....when we got over 100 people telling us they were coming, our landlady Jane, didn't want us to have it here due to liability, so we moved it to the Dickson Holiday Inn, where it was held the first two years. However, we sort of informally invited folks to drop by here at the house for breakfast...and almost everybody showed up here anyway...sat out on the front porch and picked and sang and had a good time..and ate a lot of Dawg's biscuits and sausage. Then we moved over to the Holiday Inn for the evening. Brian Austin Whitney showed up for the first one...and brought along a bunch of mentors..which was greatly appreciated. That is how I met Pete & Pat Luboff, Barbara Cloyd, Nancy Moran, Fett, etc.

The reason for the whole shindig was because everybody on the board wanted to come to our wedding...which, being as how it was going to be a small affair at my ranch in the mountains, we said...wait till we get to Nashville and we will have a party and invite everybody....and Pineyfest was born."

--Sorry for the error!

Emily

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Hi, Wyman,

I'm sorry I missed your post....yeah, let's write that song about Pineyfest WEST...who knows...this song could be huge!

Although, it does kind of scare people away from California...the stereotype of us only haivng earthquakes, floods and landslides is an unfair picture of a very beautiful state...where there are some wonderful people...just my opinion...

Emily

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Hi, Joe,

Thanks for the kind words. It's easy to do nice things for Bobbie; she's one of the most generous people I know, and a very dear friend...The souvenirs are small, but very personal for Pineyfest and it's history.

See you very soon...

Emily

I see you've already corrected the first Pineyfest info..
good to see Bobbie and I pretty much have our stories straight

actually..........
the first Pineyfest was originally PLANNED to be held at Piney House.
But....due to concerns by Bobbie and Dawg's landlord about our potential huge crowd.... we held it instead at the Holiday Inn in Dickson. Although.... as was traditional that year and every year since.... a number of us drove out to the house in the morning for some of Dawg's coffee and sticky buns... and visiting.

When Dawg and Bobbie announced their plans to get married... it was going to be a fairly small ceremony at her house in Colorado... limited space... and limited advance warning.
So they said that once they got settled into the Nashville area... that they would have a "wedding reception" bash. One of our regulars back then..Judy(from Australia) was in the habit of coming over here every year for the annual Country Music Festival "Fan Fair". And she mentioned that if the gathering were to be scheduled on or near that date.... she could come. (and not have to find a way to make two trips to the States in one year) Seemed like a good excuse Thus was the tradition started to hold it in June. (right before or after Fan Fair) And we did that for 3 years. (I assume there were other events that were coordinated with to have less overlap.... but not sure what they were)
Depending on the number of folks wanting to perform their songs.... we have sung anywhere from 1 to 3...maybe 4 songs each.
And as Emily mentioned... after the "official" events of the day are done... more song swapping takes place back at the motel. And in past years... we've had the mornings free to traipse out into the area...or hang out and swap songs, write new ones... or just "hang"


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http://www.soundclick.com/bands/9/harrietamesmusic.htm

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Thanks so much, Harriet! Glad to have your seal of approval

Looking forward to seeing you!

Emily

Emily:

If California is considered too strange (yes, parts of it are quite beautiful--and normal), there's always Oregon. I doubt I could hold everybody in my one-bedroom-plus-recording-studio trailer, but we might be able to work something out with some of the neighbors.

Joe