John Doan: Calendar

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Doesy Doe Coffee Shop

Mason Williams will be performing Classical Gas and other fine crafted music and song with his quartet of Art Maddox, John Doan, and Mark
in a Dining/Live Music Hall that is a 150 year old barn from Kentucky. Hand Hewn (cut by axe instead of saw). It is made entirely of 300 year old growth Oak and Birch. This is a great space to hear this music.

This is also Mason's birthday and there will be a special give away of a Mason Williams Signature Guitar by Foggy Mountain Guitar.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Doesy Doe Coffee Shop

Mason Williams will be performing Classical Gas and other fine crafted music and song with his quartet of Art Maddox, John Doan, and Mark
in a Dining/Live Music Hall that is a 150 year old barn from Kentucky. Hand Hewn (cut by axe instead of saw). It is made entirely of 300 year old growth Oak and Birch. This is a great space to hear this music.

This is also Mason's birthday and there will be a special give away of a Mason Williams Signature Guitar by Foggy Mountain Guitar.

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Big Top Chautauqua

Mason Williams will be joined on stage by John Doan and Art Maddox for an evening sure to be a "Gas." Williams recorded "Classical Gas" in 1968 and BMI has recently certified it as "The Most Listened to Instrumental In History!" This and many other classics from Mason Williams will be featured throughout the concert. John Doan will be featured with several harp guitar solos of his own.

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Funk Lodge

This is a private concert at Funk Lodge with Mason Williams and friends. This will be a rare chance to enjoy this music among moose heads and knotty pine furniture.

Monday, September 15th, 2008

The Hult Center

NW Promoter Conference

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Carver Auditorium, Oakridge High School

A Victorian Christmas Concert is an Emmy-Nominated program for the entire family. John Performs on dozens of authentic 19th century instruments while involving the audience with archival photos from his personal collection as well as leading group sing-alongs. Step back into an all but forgotten tradition when people used to entertain themselves and eachother. It is a fun evening that should get all into the spirit of the season.

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Hudson Hall, Willamette University

This Emmy-Nominated production has become a holiday favorite in it's twenty-second season. Revisit the parlor of a century ago and experience a time when people use to entertain themselves. Come to enjoy the parlor setting, scores of forgotten instruments, sing-alongs, and an evening of story and song. It is simply too much fun!

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Private Event

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Higley Auditorium

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Harp Guitar Retreat

This June 26-8, 2009 there will be the second annual harp guitar retreat at the Oregon home of John and Deirdra Doan. It is an intimate stress-free environment with all levels of players encouraged and accepted for an educational seminar.

The event emphasizes instruction and inspiration for those wanting to improve their harp guitar playing skills in a hands-on environment. Instruction will address playing harp guitars with sub-basses only as well as harp guitars with sub-basses and super-trebles. There will be several harp guitars available to use if you don't have a harp guitar or would have trouble bringing one to the seminar (see below a listing of instruments available). There will be private and group lessons, intimate concerts, and lots of kick back and practice time to suit your interests.

Instruction: Instruction will include a three hour daily group session and a half hour private session. John Doan will perform a private evening concert on Friday and a House Concert open to the public on Saturday. Participants will perform informally for eachother Sunday evening.

Location: Spend a weekend on retreat at the home of John and Deirdra Doan nestled near the summit of Croisan Ridge in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley. The location is simply breathtaking which explains why Oregon is a very popular summer vacation destination. The 180 degree westerly views of green rugged forests, sprawling farmlands, and distant coastal mountains will serve as a backdrop to the morning and afternoon private and group sessions which will focus on harp guitar fingerboard and string theory, performance issues, music composition, and just having fun. All lodging and meals are on site and included with registration. The site is approximately one hour from the Portland International Airport with local bus and train service fifteen minutes away in Salem. There is a bus service direct from the airport to downtown Salem where you can be picked up or you can elect to rent a car for greater freedom to explore the area. Also look into arriving by air directly in Salem (SLM) on Delta Airlines new service.

For photos of the retreat site go to http://johndoan.com/photos.html

Instruments available on site: There will be four harp guitars on site for your use if you do not have one of your own to bring to the seminar. These include a 6 sub-bass 1906 Gibson harp guitar; a six sub-bass Dyer harp guitar;; a 5 sub-bass and 7 super-treble knutsen harp guitar; and a 6 sub-bass and 8 super-treble Sullivan/Elliot harp guitar.

Incidental Activities: There is plenty of hiking trails, tax free shopping, local wine tasting, on site hot tub, trampoline, and wireless internet. The site is central and about one hour away from the Oregon Coast, the high desert of Bend, and the cities of Portland and Eugene. In between classes and private lessons there will be time to just relax, practice, read, explore the area, or casually visit with other harp guitarists.

Space is limited: The Harp Guitar Retreat will be open to a limited number of participants and their guests. Spouses, friends, or family attend at a reduced rate. If needed an additional weekend retreat will be scheduled to accommodate more participants.

Participants Fee: $650
Includes four nights stay, three group classes and three private sessions, meals, evening presentations, and various incidentals to include numerous handouts.

Additional guests Fee: $250
Includes four nights stay, meals, evening presentations, and various incidentals.

For more information call or write:
Jdoan@johndoan.com
503-364-4787
PO Box 5081, Salem, OR 97304