NHCDS is planning another Acoustic Music Retreat for early 2024!\u00a0 On January 5th and 6th, we’ll be meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Sugarland to jam, sing, dance, and most importantly have fun.\u00a0 Steve and Donna Bing, Charles Whitmer, Jackie Schutz, Steve Heiser, and other great musicians will all be leading sessions throughout the day. <\/p>\n
The cost for the weekend is $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Please note that the club can accept cash or check, but cannot accept credit cards at this time. Pre-register for the event and you will be e-mailed with event updates as they get posted.<\/p>\n
There are two hotels and one RV park close by that the club recommends:
\n\u2022 Springhill Suites, 13434 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 77478
\n\u2022 Drury Inn and Suites, 13770 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land
\n\u2022 Lakeview RV Restor, 11991 S Main Street, Houston, 77035<\/p>\n
Preliminary schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday January 5th<\/em> Saturday January 6th<\/em> Click here for a shareable flyer<\/a><\/p>\n The following people have pre-registered:<\/p>\n
\n8 am – Registration Opens
\n9 am – Welcome jam (Steve Heiser)
\n10 am – ABC Jam (Steve Heiser), MD Beginner Jam – Chords (Peggy)
\n11 am – HD Irish Tunes (Corey Morrison), Fiddle from Scratch (Steve Bing)
\n12 pm – Lunch is served
\n1 pm – Slow Jam (Valerie), Many-hands Dulcimer (Steve Heiser)
\n2 pm – Don Pedi\u2019s Mountain Dulcimer Tunes (Mary Nelis – MD only)
\n3 pm – Ukulele Jam (Jackie Schutz)
\n4 pm – Cajun Jam (Steve Bing)
\n5 pm – Break for dinner
\n7 pm – Open Mic Concert
\n9 pm – Open Jam<\/p>\n
\n9 am – Welcome Jam (Steve Heiser)
\n10 am – Carter Family Tunes (Steve Bing), MD Beginner Jam – Capo(Peggy)
\n11 am – Sacred Harp (Charles Whitmer)
\n12 pm – Lunch is served
\n1 pm – Pickup Band (Steve Heiser), Fiddle from Scratch (Steve Bing)
\n2 pm – Drum Circle (Steve Heiser)
\n3 pm – Square Dance (2 hours)
\n5 pm – Break for dinner
\n7 pm – Evening Talent Showcase
\n9 pm – Open Jam<\/p>\n