A Fundraiser For A Friend

We lost a good friend the end of April and now we’re preparing to say goodbye to him. There is a big celebration of Rick Ahlgren’s life planned for June 23rd in New Smyrna Beach (details to follow) and folks are trying to raise some money to cover the cost of renting the facility for that. Also, Rick’s family is still dealing with the expenses incurred in dealing with his passing.

So June 2nd, there will be a potluck/fundraiser at Java Jungle in Port Orange to help raise money for both these purposes. Come join us!!
Rick Ahlgren Benefit

Getting ready for the Florida Folk Festival

This coming Memorial Day Weekend in White Springs, Florida will be the 60th occurence of this festival and Carole and I are fortunate enough to have been selected to work as volunteers this year.

So, with a borrowed tent, a nice Coleman queen-size air mattress, and assorted odd bits of cookware, lights, and such, we are preparing for up to four nights in the campground with the performers and volunteers. Not having camped out for nigh on to forty years now, I do approach this with some trepidation. Currently the only missing piece of the puzzle is a large ice chest. I’ve put the word out to borrow one and there’s still two full weeks to go before the festival, so I’m hopeful about having one when the time comes.

While I am happy to have the opportunity to make a contribution of time and energy to help organization put this festival on (the demands aren’t really very onerous), I am so looking forward to jamming with some of the finest folk musician in the southeast.

If you’re planning to attend, keep an eye out for me or that gorgeous, leggy redhead I’m married to and say, “Hello”! I’ll be glad to meet you.

Onward!

Brett Cammack
South Daytona, FL
386-843-3063

May is getting busy!

I just got confirmation over the weekend that I will be playing at the St. Johns River Art Festival in the historic “Old Downtown” in Sanford, Florida on Saturday, May 5th. Corner of 1st and Palmetto. My first set is at 10:00AM. My second set is at 11:00 AM on the Park Avenue stage about two blocks from the first. Continue reading

A Busy Weekend Coming Up – April 28-29

I’ll be doing the sound for Central Florida Folk this upcoming weekend, using their equipment.

Saturday is the Earth Day Celebration in Casselberry, at the park behind City Hall. 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Admission is free.

“behind Casselberry City Hall, 95 Triplett Lake Drive, Casselberry FL on Lake Concord
Earth Fest, art displays, food, and LIVE MUSIC. Acoustic string bands all day. Old time, swing, originals — and excellent musicans all ’round.” Continue reading

Wrote My First Song

It’s a little rough around the edges and needs some filling out, but it doesn’t suck, so I’m putting up here on my blog. Give it a listen and then give me some feedback!

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Onward!

Brett Cammack
South Daytona, FL
386-843-3063

Looking For A Gig

Hey, folks!

I sure would like to set up my gear and play for a couple hours. I don’t even care about money at this point because I need to play. If I can set out my Tip Jar, cool. All contributions graciously accepted, but I NEED TO PERFORM.

So drop me an email, pick up the phone, whatever works for you. If I can get there on a gallon of gas I don’t care(approx 25 miles) then I’m good with it. Just give me an AC outlet and about 5′x5′ of floor space.. Continue reading