Cascadia Flute Circle's trip to Joseph and a visit with Flutemaker Roger McGee June 20 through June 22, 2008 Joseph, OR
Roger McGee says that when he first moved to Joseph Oregon in 1980, he was sitting on an apple crate with an old saddle maker named Cliff Ketchem. Cliff made saddles for all the country stars, such as Walter Brennen, who also lived  in Joseph. Cliff told Roger, and Roger told us, the story of how Chief Joseph had to leave his land because of the US Government. Chief Joseph vowed that his spirit would always be here watching over his land. Roger then pointed up at the mountain and showed us Chief Joseph's face on the mountain looking over his land. You can see the big hair on top that Chief Joseph wore, his two eyes, nose and mouth. On the right side you see two feathers hanging down, and in his left eye you see a tear falling down. It gave us chills as Roger told us the story that Cliff had told him. You can only see this at certain times of the year when the snow starts to melt or on a new snow. At other times of the year, Chief Joseph's face is not visible.

Chief Joseph's Grave

Ruby Peak

Roger McGee wins "Director's Choice Award" at the Wallowa Valley Arts Festival for his African Woman with a baby on her back.  The unique thing about this sculpture is that you can pick it up and play it; it is a playable sculpture flute!

 

Cascadia Flute Circle Annual Picnic at the home of Bob & Jean Hart Oakhaven, WA September 13, 2008

 

Something Old and Something New--New Construction at Oakhaven Bob & Jean's Dream House Underway!

First Annual Yosemite Flute & Art Festival Oakhurst, CA, Community Park        September 26-28, 2008   (Please see our "Annual Flute Events" Calendar, at the top of our Calendar page for more info on this and other Annual Flute Events)   Featuring, Mary Youngblood, Vince Chafin, William Hoshal, Scott August, Mark Holland, & Jeff Ball & Band

Mark Holland & Cory Edwards

Jeff Ball & Band

Jeff Ball, Mark Holland, & Scott August

Mary Youngblood

12th Annual Pacific Northwest Gathering Camp Burton,  Vashon Island, WA  October 2 - 5, 2008

Workshop:  Ornamentation Techniques for American Indian & World Flutes

Gary Stroutsos "East Meets West" Concert with Special Guest, Nammy-nominated William Hoshal

Meet and Greet

Round Midnight A very good and long day!

Rod Kendall Raku Firing - Rainsticks and Other Instruments, "From Mud to Music" Workshop The Hoffman Center November 16-17, 2008 Manzanita, OR