Question For Those Who Attend the Antietam Early Banjo Gathering - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T16:15:12Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/question-for-those-who-attend-the-antietam-early-banjo-gathering?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'd say bare feet ARE period!tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-25:2477478:Comment:1088162014-03-25T21:32:29.015ZAl Smitleyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>I'd say bare feet ARE period!</p>
<p>I'd say bare feet ARE period!</p> I wore shoes last year....sor…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-25:2477478:Comment:1086342014-03-25T20:19:07.089ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>I wore shoes last year....sort of...</p>
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<p>I wore shoes last year....sort of...</p>
<p></p> Shoes are definitely not requ…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-25:2477478:Comment:1088422014-03-25T19:37:22.546ZPaul Draperhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/PaulDraper
Shoes are definitely not required, right Al?
Shoes are definitely not required, right Al? Last time I was there, I wore…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-25:2477478:Comment:1088132014-03-25T17:48:24.797ZTrapdoor2http://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Trapdoor2
<p>Last time I was there, I wore a pair of jeans, period shirt, leather vest, mid-19thC mechanics hat and sandals...that's when it was in Sept. In June, I guarantee I'll look like I just stepped off the beach in Fla. I like seeing the period clothes but I'm not a visual re-enaactor. I'm lucky to be able to make 19th C sounds on my banjo...that's about it.</p>
<p>When a dress code is instituted, I'll stay home.</p>
<p>Last time I was there, I wore a pair of jeans, period shirt, leather vest, mid-19thC mechanics hat and sandals...that's when it was in Sept. In June, I guarantee I'll look like I just stepped off the beach in Fla. I like seeing the period clothes but I'm not a visual re-enaactor. I'm lucky to be able to make 19th C sounds on my banjo...that's about it.</p>
<p>When a dress code is instituted, I'll stay home.</p> Seems a little more desirable…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-25:2477478:Comment:1088392014-03-25T17:09:39.755ZAl Smitleyhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/AlSmitley
<p>Seems a little more desirable for the concert, and not at all required otherwise.</p>
<p>If you have one set of period clothes, just reserve them for the concert and don't worry about it otherwise....just be comfortable. And that is not to say they are a requirement of the concert.....but a nice touch as Andy says.</p>
<p>Seems a little more desirable for the concert, and not at all required otherwise.</p>
<p>If you have one set of period clothes, just reserve them for the concert and don't worry about it otherwise....just be comfortable. And that is not to say they are a requirement of the concert.....but a nice touch as Andy says.</p> I'd say the split is about 60…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-25:2477478:Comment:1087272014-03-25T16:23:47.069ZAndy Chasehttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/anchase
<p>I'd say the split is about 60/40 favoring period dress, but it's no big deal either way; people don't divide into camps or anything. I don't think it's required for the concerts either; it's a nice touch but in the three years I've attended there have been plenty of "plainclothes" performers.<br></br><br></br>I find the dichotomy to be one of the more interesting aspects of this evolving event, which attracts people from such a broad range of interests. It is always fascinating to learn how people…</p>
<p>I'd say the split is about 60/40 favoring period dress, but it's no big deal either way; people don't divide into camps or anything. I don't think it's required for the concerts either; it's a nice touch but in the three years I've attended there have been plenty of "plainclothes" performers.<br/><br/>I find the dichotomy to be one of the more interesting aspects of this evolving event, which attracts people from such a broad range of interests. It is always fascinating to learn how people find their way to that wonderful old barn.</p> I'll bet. This is a great ex…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-24:2477478:Comment:1086302014-03-24T21:55:42.767ZJohn Cohenhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JohnCohen
<p>I'll bet. This is a great excuse for me to get some more period clothing, but I doubt I can convince my girlfriend to dress the part..</p>
<p>I'll bet. This is a great excuse for me to get some more period clothing, but I doubt I can convince my girlfriend to dress the part..</p> The 'some semblance' part see…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-24:2477478:Comment:1088032014-03-24T21:53:20.601ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>The 'some semblance' part seems to be much easier to accomplish for men than for women. </p>
<p>The 'some semblance' part seems to be much easier to accomplish for men than for women. </p> John--Period clothing is opti…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2014-03-23:2477478:Comment:1086132014-03-23T00:32:47.061ZRob Morrisonhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobertRMorrison
<p>John--Period clothing is optional, but most people dress out. I wear civvies on Friday, but dress up on Saturday. Many dress up the whole time. It's completely fine to not dress out, but if you plan to play in the concert on Saturday, you do need to wear some semblance of period clothing.</p>
<p>John--Period clothing is optional, but most people dress out. I wear civvies on Friday, but dress up on Saturday. Many dress up the whole time. It's completely fine to not dress out, but if you plan to play in the concert on Saturday, you do need to wear some semblance of period clothing.</p>