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Kingston
Trio Fantasy Camp XII (2011) Highlights
2011 Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp Campers
Fantasy Camp 12 Was
Another Magical Happening!!
We said Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp 11 was a true "happening." Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp 12 was another one! Truly magical once again, KTFC went off with out a hitch. Tom Delisle MC'd the show each night and and was once again so funny he had everyone doubled over. Camp officially started at 4:00 pm on Wednesday August 10th with a wonderful class taught by our resident professor Jim Moran, on "The History of Irish Folk Music and its Influence on The Kingston Trio and Other American Folk Groups." The class was a huge success and we plan on asking Jim to teach another class for Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp 13, to be held August 8th - 11th 2012. Jim's class is open to everyone. The welcome dinner for the campers soon followed and after dinner camp was in full swing! The campers introduced themselves and then The Kingston Trio did a few numbers. Then the jamming began. Days were once again taken up by rehearsals & workshops, the evenings by the shows, and the after hours by jamming. The shows were amazing!! The campers are really excellent and Tom Delisle is the perfect Master of Ceremonies. Guest entertainment this year was Josh White, jr., Jim & Salli Ratts from Denver (where they have a band called the Runaway Express), and Jim Connor, banjo frailer extrordinaire. This was Jim's first trip to KTFC, and he had us spellbound with his beautiful compostion "The Mist." That man can frail! The campers each had a solo with members of The Kingston Trio, and also 3 songs with their camp trios, spread out over 3 nights. The song choices this year were really great. Some more obscure Kingston Trio songs were dusted off and performed superbly by the campers. The "Limeston Trio surprised us again by performaning "Folk Rap." What a hoot! Highlights this year were Jane List winning camper of the year, Barbara Cray's hilarious rendition of "The Shape of Things." and Bob Shane's induction into the AZ Musical Hall of Fame. We've added pictures below for your enjoyment. For videos of camper performances, check out the KT's youtube channel: www.youtube.com/kingstontrio
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Rehearsals Start Early When You've Been Up Jamming All Night!!! Pictured: Dick Risk Rehearses With Bill & Rick
Jane List Confers With George And Rick During Her Rehearsal (photos courtesy of Dick Risk and Marleen Roberts)
But Everyone Cleans Up Nice For The Evening Performance.....
(pictured: Dic Risk Performs South Coast with Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty (photo courtesy of Dick Risk)
We Finally Found Out What Our High-Paid Camp Staff Does While The Campers Are Hard At Work....
Art Faller, Pete Bentley, Paul Rybolt Cooling Off In The Hotel Pool (photo courtesy of Marleen Roberts)
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Greg And Janet Deering Set Up A Wonderful Display Room At Camp Where Deering Banjos And Martin Guitars Are Displayed
Greg Also Gives Help And Guidance For Banjo Players, Fixes Banjos, And Teaches A Seminar (photos courtesy of Jim Moran)
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Jim And Salli Ratts Are Always Amazing, Jim Connor Moved Us With His Composition "The Mist", Bob Sings Tom Dooley With George, Bill And Rick
Folk Rap Performed by "The Limeston Trio" (Bill Zorn, Gaylan Taylor, Rick Dougherty) Was A Treat! (photos courtesy of Jim Moran, Bobbie Childress)
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Josh White, jr. Sings The Blues Like No Other, MC Tom Delisle Keeps Us All In Stitches - What A Fantastic Guy! (photos courtesy of Bobbie Childress)
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Bob Sings Scotch And Soda Better Than Ever, The Kingston Trio Closes Out The Show Every Night (photos courtesy of Dick Risk)
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Bob Shane Gets Inducted Into The Arizona Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame By Jon Iger (Pres), And Bill Bush (Longtime Friend)
Jon Gave Insight Into the AMEHOF, and Bill Honored Bob & Presented The Plaque
(photos courtesy of Jim Moran & Bobbie Childress)
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Camper Trio Dick Risk, Jeff Meyers & Tony Lay Perform, Jane List Wins Camper Of The Year And Recieves A Cool KT Poster
(photos courtesy of Dick Risk & Bobbie Childress)
Aren't We All?
Ed Callahan Models His 7-Time Camper T-Shirt
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Once Again...The Inimitable Bob Shane
These photos are just a taste. Please check out the camper performances at www.youtube.com/kingstontrio
Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp does not come together without a ton of help. Who makes it happen: Art Faller: Camp Manager |
Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp really is a Happening. We can't describe it, so you'll just have to come to one. Come as a camper, or come to just bask in the wonderful vibes. You'll have the experience of a lifetime. SPECIAL THANKS TO BILL ZORN, GEORGE GROVE & RICK DOUGHERTY - THE KINGSTON TRIO! |
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