Tuesday, October 10, 2023 by Ken Fitzsimmons | Uncategorized

We're excited to announce that our summer Student Jam will be held at the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, December 10, 11am-4pm. The Student Jam is open to all Foundry students, and it's always a great opportunity to play together in front of a friendly audience! We've got another great collection of songs, this time selected from the career of legendary music producer Rick Rubin. 

Student Jam: Rick Rubin

1. Mother - Danzig
2. My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow
3. Perfect Situation - Weezer
4. Sweet Baby - Macy Gray
5. The Unforgiven III - Metallica
6. Gotcha - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
7. Pretty Girl from Michigan - The Avett Brothers
8. I Like It - The Chicks
9. Honey Bee - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
10. Rumor Has It - Adele
11. Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers

now-10/15: Consideration Week (songs announced, give 'em a listen, talk to your instructor)

10/16-22: Advance Request Week (decide, submit your students' top 3 choices via email)

10/23: part assignments posted, begin Open Sign-Up (for remaining parts)

11/13: students can sign up for multiple songs per instrument
12/10: the gig at the High Noon

We look forward to making this another great event with you!

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 by Ken Fitzsimmons | Uncategorized

FALL ROCK WORKSHOP

Now accepting applications for the Fall, 2023 session!

Write songs, record, play a gig. 
For beginners to advanced shredders.* 
All ages and syles welcome. 

Spend seven weeks with an instructor writing three originals and spend two weekends recording at Blast House Studios. Ends with a gig at the High Noon Saloon.

*Applicants must be able to play through two complete songs to qualify.

Deadline to apply is August 23

Rehearsals begin weekend of September 30

Recording sessions weekends of October 20 and November 17

Gig is December 10 at the High Noon Saloon 

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Monday, May 22, 2023 by Ken Fitzsimmons | Uncategorized

We're excited to announce that our summer Student Jam will be held at the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, July 23, 11am-4pm. The Student Jam is open to all Foundry students, and it's always a great opportunity to play together in front of a friendly audience! We've got another great selection of songs, this time based on a vehicular theme...   
  
Student Jam: Let's Ride!  

1. All the Rowboats - Regina Spektor
2. Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
3. Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
4. Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
5. Low Rider - War
6. Roller Skate - Sheryl Crow
7. Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
8. Take the A-Train - Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington
9. Yellow Submarine - The Beatles

now-5/29: Consideration Week (songs announced, give the 'em a listen, talk to your instructor)

Tuesday, 5/30-Monday, 6/5: Advance Request Week (decide, have your instructor submit your top 3 choices via email)

Tuesday, 6/6: part assignments posted, begin Open Sign-Up (for remaining parts)

7/23: the gig at the High Noon

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