Events

Ashland Flute Circle presents: ‘Pacifica Flute Gathering, 2024’

at ‘Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous’,
14615 Water Gap Rd.,
Williams, OR 97544

Featuring: Award-winning, Native American-style and World-flute artists:

Tommy Graven & Band, ‘Rushingwind & Mucklow’. and
Geri Littlejohn
In CONCERT, Saturday, May 11^th, 2024

11:00 a.m. – ‘Open Mic’, Vendors, Raffle, Silent Auction
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. CONCERT! | Doors 6:30 | $15.00 at the door

Sunday, May 12^th, 2024, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Flute workshops and private lessons, T.B.A.
4:15 Closing Circle & Blessing 

Tommy Graven & Band

“Mesmerizing, transcendent, stirring …” – the music of Tommy Graven captures the sound, spirit, and soul of the natural world around us. A 20-year multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Tommy was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where he honed his skills through busking around town, regional touring, and private events. The winner of a Global Music Award and “Native American Flutist of the Year” at the NASFA Awards, Tommy is considered by many to be an up-and-coming artist to watch in the Native American-style Flute genre. A recent resident of Ashland, Oregon, Graven spends his time teaching both flute and guitar when not performing area shows and regional festivals.

To witness a Tommy Graven composition is to feel the wind dance across your skin, smell the pines overhead, taste the rain, and breathe in the solace only a rejuvenating Pacific Norwest storm can conjure. With songs like “Ashland” and “Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain,” prepare yourself for an intensely moving, deeply connective experience.

Together with his accompanists, Tommy weaves stories of his culture, his life, and his gratitude, to a mesmerizing collection of acoustic melodies.
“Tommy is a Master flute player – a king of musical melodies and rhythm. Tommy has an ear for all musical sounds. He is amazing at improv and guitar playing. Tommy is special, unique, and exceptional.” – Cana Cludhmor Harp

“His music is heartfelt, original, storytelling, and just amazing! Tommy is a genuine kind, loving, human being! You will love his music and performance!” – Terry Filer, ‘Three Feathers Flute Circle”

Rushingwind & Mucklow

International Two-Time Native American Music Award (NAMMY) & Multi-Award-Winning Native Flute Musician, Steven Rushingwind-Ruiz, (Calhilla/Opata/Mexican heritage) has been playing Native Flute for over 16 years. His music is defined as Native American, World Beat and New Age.
Together, Steven Rushingwind and Michael Mucklow form the duo, ‘Rushingwind and Mucklow’, (Spirit Wind Recording Artists).
The duo have won, and been nominated for, numerous awards internationally. Steven was nominated for ‘Best Indigenous Entertainer of the Year’ at the 2015 ‘Indigenous Music Awards’ and won ‘Best New Age Recording’ for ‘Rushingwind & Mucklow’s’ album ‘Bridge’ at the ‘15th Annual Native American Music Awards’, 2014.
The ‘Rushingwind and Mucklow’ album, ‘Stronghorse’ was a first-round Grammy consideration for 2015. These are just a few of the many, varied, awards that the ‘Rushingwind & Mucklow’ team have earned over the past 2 decades.

Michael Mucklow, (https://michaelmucklow.com)
“In 2006, at age 48, I released my first album, “Clearly”, as a solo artist. I remember thinking at the time this was all I needed to record; I had “said” what I wanted with my music. But this first recording just opened the door for many more compositions to come my way … I am thankful there are people all over the world who enjoy what I compose and record. I am a Minstrel, one who creates an atmosphere in which you can experience peace, calm healing…the kiss of the Creator.” – Michael Mucklow

Geri Littlejohn

In addition to being one of the few women crafting flutes, is that rare combination of healing sound practitioner, performer and maker.
“When I perform, I open up sacred space. I play very simply. The flute-maker side of me allows the flutes themselves to sing and let whatever wants to be expressed at that moment be expressed while speaking directly to the hearts of the people listening. My first flute teacher was Hawk and he always said, ‘If you couldn’t sing, the flute is your other voice.’ Hawk would also say, ‘Keep ego out of the way and become a hollow bone.” – Geri Littlejohn

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Please join us Saturday, May 11^th through Sunday, May 12^th, 2024 for ‘Pacifica Flute Gathering’ – two days of Flute Music, Inspiration, and Camaraderie, on a unique 420-acre nature preserve in the heart of the Applegate Valley in southern Oregon. Our ‘Pacifica’ venue is about an hours’ drive northwest of Medford, OR, and about a half-hour south of Grants Pass, OR.

– Saturday, 11:00, begins with ‘Open Mic’ sign-up table, under The Pavillion. All flute players and flute-related players are welcome to sign up for, approximately, a 15-minute time slot.

– Saturday evening , 7:00 p.m., we will present a Concert with Tommy Graven & Band, ‘Rushingwind & Mucklow’, and Geri Littlejohn in the Great Hall. Only $15.00 at the door!

– Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., we will offer Workshops and Private Lessons with our musicians. (Schedule T.B.A.) and conclude with a Circle and Blessing.

– Both days will include Flute and Craft Vendors. Saturday we will offer a Raffle and Silent Auction. The winners will be announced at the break in the concert (and you must be present to win).

Lodging: Grants Pass & Medford Hotels: (~ 1/2 hour to Williams, OR)
– La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Grants Pass (541) 472-0152
243 Northeast Morgan Lane, Grants Pass, OR 97526 ~ ask for ‘Ashland Flute Circle’ room rate, rate ends April 20, 2024

– Best Western Grants Pass Inn (541) 476-1117
111 NE Agness Ave., Grants Pass, OR 97526 ~ ask for ‘Flute’ room rate,
rate ends April 19, 2024)

Medford Hotel: (~ 55 minutes to Williams, OR)
– Choice Hotel, Medford South (541) 772-8000
60 East Stewart Ave., Medford, OR 97501
(please email AshlandFlute@gmail.com to arrange for special rate)

Lodging Guide for Applegate Valley: https://wanderapplegate.com/lodging/

 Camping:
https://pacifica.regfox.com/2024-pacifica-campingrv-registration

Weather: is changeable in May – It can range from 60’s to 80’s, with light wind and showers. Please dress in layers, bring a rain jacket with a hood, hat, umbrella, and sunglasses. (The temperature can drop to 40’s at night).

What to bring:

• A GPS system (like a Garmin), and a map. Phone location GPS can come and go in the valley. I use my Garmin, with my phone as back-up only.
• Cash is preferred for all purchases between Vendors, Concert admission, Sunday classes, and Food Truck. (We will be able to accept Credit Card payments, but WiFi takes a bit longer, and can be sketchy at times).
• A sack lunch, snacks, and water. (We will have water, and intend to have a Food Truck, but the closest Deli Store is about 10 minutes away).
• A lawn chair for personal use outside. The evening Concert will be indoors and we will have chairs.
• A flashlight, or two, for navigating after-hours, especially for those of you who are camping … lanterns will come in handy.
• Personal fire extinguishers are recommended in all vehicles, especially campers.

Prospective Vendors, and new Members:
Could you be a Vendor at this year’s event? Would you like to become a Member of Ashland Flute Circle? We want and need your participation! Please email: AshlandFlute@gmail.com. The rewards are great and we thank you!

Raffle and Silent Auction Donations: Are you a flute-maker or crafts-person who can donate a flute, jewelry, or flute-related item to our Raffle or Silent Auction? Your donations are tax deductible and all proceeds go to ‘Ashland Flute Circle’ to pay for Operating Costs, Talent, and to keep programs like these alive. Please email: AshlandFlute@gmail.com. We are grateful!

Volunteers: We Can’t Function Without You! and the Perks are Great! Please email: AshlandFlute@gmail.com

Health & Safety: This is a No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Smoking or Vaping, No Weapons Event – NO EXCEPTIONS ~
Smoking is allowed in designated areas, only, using the proper receptacles.
We are an open-air, Indoor/Outdoor facility. If you are feeling ill or have recently been exposed to a person with an illness, please do not attend.
We reserve the right to turn anyone away, or ask anyone to leave who displays symptoms of physical illness, or is disruptive or disorderly in any way, at our discretion. Thank you.

NO OPEN FLAMES, or lit items of any sort, are allowed on the property, including camping fires or cooking stoves of any kind. This is timber country. Outside outlets will be accessible in the picnic area, and we can allow limited access to a small kitchen. Please do not leave devices charging, unattended, in your camping area or vehicle.
Fire Safety and Risk will be everyone’s primary concern and will be closely monitored.
Driving and Parking must be kept to designated areas, only, to avoid sparking grass.

Pets: are allowed if they are attended to (not left in a vehicle during the day), and kept on a leash at all times. There is a dog walk area next to the Parking Lot with doggie waste receptacles.

There are bathroom facilities, an outdoor picnic area, and the venue is Wheel-chair accessible.

Questions?:  You can reach us by email at: AshlandFlute@gmail.com
We hope you can join us in this peaceful and beautiful setting, and have fun!!!

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Facebook Event Page:
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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS, without whose extreme generosity, we would not be able to offer our Annual Musical Gathering.Thank you, all, for supporting the ARTS in OREGON!