Kiku,
Thank you very much for taking the time out to reply. I will certainly jo=
in=20
Euroshak and see if I can get down to London at the very least.
Thanks for the help,
Steve.
>From: "Kiku Day" <kikuescargot@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>Subject: RE: [Shaku] Humidity and hello
>Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 10:04:00 +0000
>
>Hi Steve and other European shakuhachi players (and of course everybody=20
>else, who are interested).
>
>Steve's mail reminded me of the need for us shakuhachi players in Europe=
to=20
>organise ourselves and create a network so we can get to know each other=
's=20
>locations and interests. I have recently created an European shakuhachi=20
>list on internet. Those of you who are interested in creating a stronger=
=20
>community of shakuhachi players in Europe, you can subscrike at:
>
>Euroshak-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
>Tell us, who you are and where you are, and about concerts ot other even=
ts=20
>related to shakuhachi... or anything you want to discuss.
>I am hoping we can one day host a shakuhachi festival somewhere in Europ=
e.=20
>But first of all, it is just important to get to know each other.
>
>Regarding performances. I do not have anything organised in London, but =
I=20
>have one in Paris, if that helps. June 17 at Instant Chavire. I will pla=
y=20
>improvised music with hurdy-gurdy player Andras Vingh. Instant Chavire i=
s a=20
>great venue in Paris and Andras is a great player and improvisor, so I a=
m=20
>really looking forward to this gig.
>
>Clive Bell often perform improvised music in London, and he always post =
it=20
>on the Euroshak list.
>Also, there is a Japanese music society at SOAS (School of Oriental and=20
>African Studies, University of London, Russel Square). They meet every=20
>Monday afternoon or evening (I think) and play together. Michael Coxall,=
=20
>the main shakuhachi player there is a brilliant sankyoku performer. He=20
>performs around in London as well.
>
>Hope that helps!
>Kiku
>
>
>
>>From: "steve miller" <stevemiller180@hotmail.com>
>>Reply-To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>>To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>>Subject: RE: [Shaku] Humidity and hello
>>Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 08:30:20 +0000
>>
>>Justin/Kiku,
>>Hi, I live in the UK and have very recently joined the list. I was
>>wondering if you will be giving any performances in London soon? If
>>I'm not slaving away at work I'd love to hear you.
>>Back to the thread - the first flute I bought was a plain unbound
>>bamboo meditation flute of Monty's which is kept in a plastic bag.
>>It hasn't cracked so far.
>>On a general note, If anyone knows of any events, or in particular
>>decent tuition in the UK I would be very grateful for the
>>information. I'm trying to teach myself using books with all the
>>pitfalls this can entail. In fact sometimes I'm not playing in a
>>pitfall - more like a pothole.
>>Regards to everyone,
>>Steve.
>>
>>>From: "Kiku Day" <kikuescargot@hotmail.com>
>>>Reply-To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>>>To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>>>Subject: RE: [Shaku] Humidity
>>>Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:16:07 +0000
>>>
>>>Justin,
>>>
>>>The worst enemy in England for the shakuhachi is central heating=
...
>>>but since we need that for ourselves, just keep your shakuhachi =
as
>>>far away from it as possible. My experience is, that if you play
>>>your shakuhachi almost enery day, and keep it in plastic... it
>>>would stay healthy and sound beautiful. Your breath is the best
>>>humidifier for the instrument.
>>>
>>>See you in soon London,
>>>Kiku
>>>
>>>
>>>&gt;From: &quot;Justin .&quot;=20
>&lt;justinasia@yahoo.com&gt;
>>>&gt;Reply-To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>>>&gt;To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
>>>&gt;Subject: [Shaku] Humidity
>>>&gt;Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:04:13 -0800 (PST)
>>>&gt;
>>>&gt;About humidity:
>>>&gt;So I'll be in the UK, and I'm concerned to keep my
>>>&gt;shakuhachi in the right humidity. I thought about
>>>&gt;making a box, and having some kind of humidity
>>>&gt;measuring devise in it. Does anyone know what kind is
>>>&gt;available and suitable, and where to get such a
>>>&gt;devise?
>>>&gt; And then I thought of maybe keeping a cup of water in
>>>&gt;the box, maybe varying the size of cup until the
>>>&gt;humidity reading stabilizes at the right level. What
>>>&gt;do those of experience think - right idea? And, what
>>>&gt;IS the right humidity level one ought to keep them at?
>>>&gt;Thanks all
>>>&gt;Justin.
>>>&gt;
>>>&gt;
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