What do a Chilean in Poland, An American in Japan, and people from over 15 different countries in Mallorca Spain all have in common?

They're Stickists on the go!

What a great Summer it has been for learning and sharing music for the Chapman Stick all over the world. Events in Japan and Mallorca were the most visible. Greg gives some highlights from his recent work in Japan and Boaz and Dan give a great synopsis of the absolute STICK MECCA that was Stickcamp 2015. Both have already posted great videos and pictures in their Social Media streams, which I highly recommend if you have not already checked them out.

In other news, DBro shared some insight on his recent lecture as part of Penn State's World Music class and we highlighted Tomas Diaz's tour in Poland where he got to spend some time working with Adam Fulara and some of his students. We also got some highlights from Russell on how he has been adapting to moving from the Stick to the NS Stick. I found myself saying, I have got to get one of those (like so many Stickist's before me, stay tuned). Marcelo check in as well, he is currently under the effects of Stickwait, but we are all excited to see the unboxing of his new axe which I expect will be soon.

And speaking of the NS, NorCal Stick Circle warrior Dean Kobayashi was on hand to share some insight on the NS as well. I am hoping he'll lay a rig run through of his glorious pedalboard on us one of these days. It's an all in one beauty of a rig. We capped off the session with Rob's new bass, which is small in size, but big in sound. Great tips on how to get yourself some inexpensive upgrades and get your mini bass on!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvvdDmkRxF4[/youtube]

Big thanks to all that attended. We'll take this Friday off, but be back on Friday, October 16. I am hoping to put together some details on alternatives to the belt strap as we see that question a lot.

Also, the Free Hands Academy will be putting together a show featuring Greg Howard, Cabezas de Cera (featuring Mauricio Sotelo), myself and Emmett Chapman on Friday, October 30 at the Guitar Merchant. We'll do a live session backstage at the GM and hopefully share out some live video as well.

Great to see Free Hands Fridays back!!!

yeeiiihhh!!!

alternatives to the belt strap.......
mmmm
count me in

cheers,
kev

Gene,
Welcome back! And what a welcome back it was- we globe spanned, Dan spanned, Russell illuminated, and Rob enlightened! Our Int'l jet set and wonderful globe trotters were well represented! Wild stories from Spain and Poland! Dobry!

I was actually giddy to be part of all of this, mischevious, mirthful, and keeping it light- as Bugs Bunny would say......"mmmm (chomping on a carrot, sort of*) could be!" Thank you for allowing me to espouse my erudite college World Music recap and play my UDU drum!

Oh yes, and there was that four letter word individual.... Greg! ( like Cher ) who related that wonder that is the land of the Rising Sun, the enthusiasm and talent that he engaged and encountered while in his long journey in Japan. Apparently not eating any FUGU fish, thank God!

This was an amazing Free Hand Friday. Hats off to Gene!
Dave Brosky "DBro"

* Mel Blanc was not fond of carrots, but chewed them professionally, when he did Bugs!
http://legendsrevealed.com/entertainment/2014/02/12/was-mel-blanc-the-voice-of-bugs-bunny-allergic-to-carrots/

That explains why every few minutes, you'll see one of us on mute just start to crack up. Thank YOU Dbro!

That was a good one for sure, at some point we'll get Boaz to round up some of the people that were in Mallorca to share some stories. Based on the images I was seeing, there will be no shortage of good cheer.

Just watched it. Amazing as always is there anyone in this community that doesn't rock?


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I do not, but I care not.

I just watched this, really cool! Glad it's back! Thanks, guys.