October 22,2024

We had six smiling faces at the Sunday SSV workshop at Artichoke Music including two new faces, Phil and Jim. In addition, Chuck joined in with his harmonicas. John Michael, Sean and Ed also attended.

Sean shared several song sheets and everyone played a song and accompanied others.

There is interest in receiving guitar and songwriting lessons during future workshops.

Phil inquired about improvisation to add interest when playing chord progressions. Here's a link: Improvising Over Chords Without A Net -- Handout.

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

10/28 5:00pm CT : Revue and Song Circle

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom November 3 and 10 and at Artichoke Community Music on November 17. Save the dates!

October 19.2024

Join us for some in-person fun on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m.

Sorry about the late Reminder, folks!

We'll be in the upper classroom, as usual. Bring a song or two to share! Or just listen!

Here's where:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

We won't be Zooming for this event.

Look for us on Zoom on October 27. Join us!

And see below for other online events from national SSV:

The folks in Texas are offering a variety workshops on Mondays at 3 p.m. PST (they’re in Central time).

This month’s song prompt:

”I gotta job to do”

Here’s the link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88537709299?pwd=UTNveVMwZmVDUjBzNXdFOC9GUVJRdz09

October 10, 2024

oin us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

10/14 5:00pm CT : Writing Session

10/21 5:00pm CT : Writing Session

10/28 5:00pm CT : Revue and Song Circle

Coming up:

We'll be at Artichoke Community Music on October 20 and on Zoom October 27. Save the dates!

October 2, 2024

A mixed palette of perspectives!

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom October 13. The next meeting at Artichoke Community Music will be on October 20.

Save the dates!

September 24, 2024

This land is our land!

We heard a great tribute to Woody Guthrie last Saturday from Mike and Ruthie, who were in town on their way to Sisters Folk Festival to perform with their band, The Mammals. If you're thinking about getting back to basics, it doesn't get mor basic than Woody's songs.

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, September 29 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom October 6 and 13.The next meeting at Artichoke Community Music will be on October 20.

Save the dates!

September 17, 2024

To everything, there is a season!

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, September 22 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom September 29.The next meeting at Artichoke Community Music on October 20.

Save the dates!

September 10, 2024

Join us for some in-person fun on Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m.

We'll be in the upper classroom, as usual. Bring a song or two to share! Or just listen!

We'll have some fun getting ready for our September fundraising celebration, too.

Here's where:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

We won't be Zooming for this event.

Look for us on Zoom on September 22. Join us!

And see below for other online events from national SSV:

The folks in Texas are offering a variety workshops on Mondays at 3 p.m. PST (they’re in Central time).

This month’s song prompt:

”It is always darkest before the dawn.”

Here’s the link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88537709299?pwd=UTNveVMwZmVDUjBzNXdFOC9GUVJRdz09

September 4, 2024

Join the whole SSV PDX crew for an afternoon of music and fellowship!

Did we mention a special, once-only appearance by the SSV Players?

Come on down!

FYI, we won't be meeting on Zoom on Sunday, September 8. We will meet in person at artichoke Community Music on September 15. See you there!

August 30, 2024

Happy Labor Day. I'm stickin' with the union!

We'll be dark this Sunday, thanks to the Labor Day weekend.



We'll be back online on Sunday, September 15. See you then!

Coming up next Saturday:

And from the folks at the SSV home office, who offer online workshops on Mondays at 3 CST:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

August 23, 2024

Yellow moon and pretty soon, a carnival on the edge of town!

Join us on Zoom this weekend.

Or go national at the online sessions hosted by the folks at the SSV mothership.

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, August 25 at 2 p.m.

We'll meet on Zoom. Bring something to share.

Here's a link to get to the workshop:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787694684?pwd=dmJWemxOckJET29mdCtJQjc3Ry8yZz09

Meeting ID: 827 8769 4684

Passcode: 939440

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

We’ll see y’all at 5 p.m. Central time on Mondays.

Here’s the link:

Click here to join the Zoom meeting

Coming up:

We'll be on Zoom September 1 and 8, at Artichoke Community Music on September 15.

Save the dates!

But be sure to join us for this: