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This historically inspired illustrated story book tells how brothers Worth and Dickie helped inspire their father, Johnny Gruelle, to create an impish rag-doll brother for their beloved Raggedy Ann. Click here to reserve your very own honest-to-goodness autographed copy. CD UPDATE – IT’S AN EVEN LARGER FAMILY AFFAIR! OCTOBER 1… In late August, Patty’s Dad Verl flew down from the Bay Area to add some fine conga riffs to her NATIVE DAUGHTER OF THE GOLDEN WEST® CD. Dad has been playing congas and bongos ever since Patty was a kid (and who can forget the mule hide soaking in the bathtub, in preparation for being stretched as a drum head?), and, well—he is GOOD! So with just a little cajoling, Verl agreed to sit in on a session at Cloud Nine Studios, and the results were spectacular – he was, to say the least, hot-hot-hot. Needless to say, father and daughter had a blast. Several weeks later, Patty’s niece Katie Wiltjer, a sophomore at Chaparral High School in Murietta, CA, visited Cloud Nine, adding the perfect finishing touches to Patty’s “Organic” song on her concert tuba (not to be confused with the Sousaphone, Euphonium, or trombone, all of which Katie also plays to a tee!) Though it was her first time in a recording studio, by session’s end, Katie was performing like a pro! JAMMIN' TO A CALYPSO BEAT A TUBA IS MORE THAN JUST OOM-PAH PAH THE JA-VETTES MEET THEIR PUBLIC AT-–WHERE ELSE--JUST JAVA! SEPTEMBER 30… You could have heard a pin drop when the three certified “senior” gals (well, two of them anyway), attired in black, took the Java stage and began to play. Eight minutes later it was all over, but not before the gals had cut loose with a shake-your-tail-feathers, three-part-harmony version of “Da-doo-ron-ron.” Holding forth on bass, guitar, and keyboard, the Ja-vettes hinted that they would be back to get down on future Thursdays with more songs they’re hard at work on. Forrester Sisters, Malvina Reyholds, Andrews Sisters, the Marvelettes – sad songs, bad songs, soul songs, bold songs-- if it’s a woman song, it’s fair game for the Ja-vettes. Stay tuned… THE JA-VETTES AT JAVA BARI ZWIRN, PATTY HALL, MARQUITA LAWSON PHOTOS FROM ROOTS FESTIVAL… JULY 1…Visit these links to see the fun that was had at the 34th Annual Adams Avenue Roots Festival. http://normalheights.org/gallery/AARF04 http://www.gothere.com/AdamsAve/BusAssn/RootsFestival/2004.htm Here’s to Lou and Virgina Curtiss for keeping traditional and acoustic music alive in San Diego for more than 30 years! MUCHAS GRACIAS, COMPADRES… JULY 9…Thanks to everyone who came out to support us at the Nashville Songwriters Association Showcase at Claire De Lune (http://www.clairedelune.com ) last Thursday evening. It was a magical night, and in addition to the tunes of veteran songsmiths like John Bosley, we were treated to creations of some fine, up-and-coming young musician/songwriters. (It never ceases to amaze me how many talented musicians and songwriters live here in San Diego--we’re truly blessed) Lisa hosts the NSAI Showcase the first Thursday of each month at Claire’s. So, hop on by, stretch out on one of the comfy couches, and enjoy an evening of music and comraderie. AT LONG LAST-–A PATTY HALL CD! JULY 12...After years of putting it off (and she lived for 25 of those in Music City, USA, for heaven’s sake—go figure!), Patty has finally given in to the clamoring of friends and family and launched a solo CD project. Entitled “Native Daughter of the Golden West®,” the album will feature Patty’s original (both old and new) and traditional material, performed on guitar, banjo, keyboard, and various other eclectic and ethnic instruments. Themed around Patty’s California roots, the album showcases not only her own instrumental work, but also musical contributions from some of the West Coast’s most talented musicians. It’s about one-third finished and, hopefully, release will be within the year. Stay tuned for more details… SCHOOL & LIBRARY PROGRAMS IN THE OFFING… JULY 26… Come fall, and the start of the school year, Patty will once again be taking her "A BOOK IS BORN™" and "JUMPIN' UP SONGS!™" programs to schools, libraries, and museums throughout the country. These programs, which Patty tailors especially for students and young people, are ideal for schools and libraries that are focussing on literacy and creative writing, as well as on folk music of the world. More on these appearances as bookings are confirmed. In the meantime, if you'd like to have Patty come to your school, library, or museum to present these, or any of her other programs, contact booking@pattyhall.com. NATIVE DAUGHTER CD UPDATE… AUGUST 1… Things have been hoppin' over at Cloud Nine Studios in Sorrento Valley, as Patty adds more tunes 'n' tracks to her NATIVE DAUGHTER OF THE GOLDEN WEST® CD. Several studio and live sessions are scheduled for fall, when more musicians (including some musical family members!) will be contributing their vocal and instrumental talents. Then, it's on to mixing, and all the other fun parts of CD production. As release time grows nearer, we'll be posting a link, so you can pre-order autographed copies of NATIVE DAUGHTER right here at pattyhall.com SOUND BYTES COMING SOON… AUGUST 8… If you've visited the "Hear Patty Live" page lately, you've no doubt noticed that text and a few photos have replaced the "Under Construction" sign. Soon, we'll begin posting MP3 links here, where you can listen to Patty's music; hear her interviewed about book- and song-writing, Johnny Gruelle, and Raggedy Ann and Andy; and enjoy a few audio surprises. Stay tuned as we build this page. And, if you haven't ventured to this page recently, here's the link Hear Patty Live "JUMPIN’ UP!" PROGRAM POSTED… AUGUST 12…We’ve recently posted a description of JUMPIN’ UP SONGS!™, Patty’s rousing good musical program for kids and their grownups. Click here to read more about this lively family program, see photos, and book the JUMPIN UP! program to come to your place. PATTY TO SHOWCASE AT FAR-WEST CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 12…In late October, Patty will be traveling to the LA area to present her NATIVE DAUGHTER OF THE GOLDEN WEST® and JUMPIN’ UP SONGS!™ showcases at the First Annual FAR-WEST Conference of the Folk Alliance. Scheduled for October 29-31, 2004 at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, CA, the Far-West Conference will bring together performers, presenters, record industry reps, agents & managers, print & broadcast media folks, as well as arts administrators, folklorists, and educators. Folk Alliance is the national organization dedicated to promoting folk music and dance in all its forms. At both its national and regional conferences (of which Far West is one) folks get together to exchange ideas and information and of course, share music and dance, with workshops, panels, seminars, an exhibition hall, and performer showcases. Preliminary details are listed below in PATTY’S EVENTS which we’ll be updating with showcase times, locations, etc. as we learn them. 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