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BluesSHOUT! 2010 - Texas Throwdown

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Friday, April 16, 2010–Sunday, April 18, 2010

http://www.bluesshout.com/

Austin presents: bluesSHOUT! 2010

April 16-18, 2010 Austin, TX http://www.bluesshout.com

We're sure you've all heard that everything is bigger in Texas. This may be true, but when it comes to bluesSHOUT!, we'd like to think that everything is better in Texas!

You can always count on bluesSHOUT! to bring you the best of everything - awesome live and DJed blues, top quality instruction, inspiring competitions and performances, and social dancing that leaves you weak in the knees. This year, we've got a couple of special surprises in store for you! Everything you need to know will be posted here and on our website, stay tuned!

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    • Post #1
    • Originally posted Monday, January 4, 2010 (2 years ago)

    I am so excited for this year's event!! Lots of information will be coming soon!

    vsb vsb
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    • Post #2
    • Originally posted Monday, January 4, 2010 (2 years ago)

    I think I should get my butt down to Austin for this.

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    • Post #3
    • Originally posted Monday, January 4, 2010 (2 years ago)

    I think you should get your butt down here for it, too. It's been way too long.

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    • Post #4
    • Originally posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Think you can put on the best show in town? Want to throw it down on the bluesSHOUT! 2010 stage? Now is the time to submit an entry to perform at bluesSHOUT! Austin!

    Your performance can be any of the following categories: Girl and/or Guy Troupes Couples Partnered Troupes Solo Blues

    Your piece should be 3 minutes or less. Please submit a video clip of no less than a minute of your routine with flv, avi, mpg, or wmv formatting. If it is a team piece we need enough members performing in the clip to get an idea of what your routine will look like as a final product.

    Deadline for all submissions is February 15!!!

    Submissions as well as any related questions should be directed to Damon Stone, damon@blues-dance.com .

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

    • Joined 11/15/01
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    • Post #5
    • Originally posted Monday, February 1, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Every year, bluesSHOUT! brings together Blues enthusiasts from all across the country for the best Blues instruction that the community has to offer. The lineup for this year's event in Austin will definitely want to make you throw down!

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 Instructors Damon Stone (Dallas) & Heidi Fite (San Francisco) Jerry Warwick & Kathy Warwick (Dallas) Josh Boroff & Devona Cartier (NYC) Joe DeMers & Nelle Hatley (Denver) Don West (Dallas/Miami) & Tina Davis (Dallas)

    But, wait... are you headed our way for some stellar social dancing? Don't worry, cause we're bringing in some of the best DJs in the Lone Star state and beyond to keep you movin' and groovin' on the dance floor!

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 DJs Steven Watkins (San Francisco) Roy Rydbeck (San Francisco) Jerry Warwick (Dallas) Keith Shapiro (Austin) Heather Adams (Austin) Jonathan Pechon (Dallas) Tina Davis (Dallas)

    Stay tuned for special notices on registration, live music and special guests (!) for this year's bluesSHOUT!

    Save the date and check out the website... we're live!! Austin, Texas Presents: bluesSHOUT! 2010 Friday, April 16th - Sunday, April 18th http://www.bluesshout.com/

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

    • Joined 7/21/03
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    • Post #6
    • Originally posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (2 years ago)
    • Edited on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 2:19 am (2 years ago)

    BluesSHOUT! and its predecessors have been at the top of my radar for 5 years now. I always go, even when I think it's impossible to do so, and I'm always glad I that did. Now that I'm living in England (and totally flat ass broke), I thought it was truly impossible to make it this year... but I'm already starting to reconsider. Now folks in the US have no excuse!

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    • Post #7
    • Originally posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (2 years ago)

    How do I "like" Bryn's post here? :)

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    • Post #8
    • Originally posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (2 years ago)
    Response to Keither in post #7 Show

    Feature request! ;)

    - James

    • Joined 11/15/01
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    • Post #9
    • Originally posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (2 years ago)
    • Edited on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 1:32 pm (2 years ago)

    ATTENTION DENVER DANCERS!

    Southwest Airlines has a sale going on RIGHT NOW for folks in Denver if you book by Thursday. Flights during Shout weekend (out Friday, April 16th and back on Monday, April 19th) are as low as $87 per leg.

    Follow the link: http://travel.southwest.com/specialoffers/

    Check under "Super Savings to/from Denver".

    Tina

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

    • Joined 11/15/01
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    • Post #10
    • Originally posted Monday, February 8, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Hey Kids!

    Hopefully you’ve been saving your pennies for bluesSHOUT! Austin, because we’re happy to announce that REGISTRATION WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN ON Monday, February 15th!! (That’s just in one week, folks.) If you register for the event early, you’ll get the lowest price for all the workshops, social dancing and contests throughout the weekend in Austin.

    REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th!!

    Early Bird Pricing - $115 (Event Pass) Austin Student/International Discount - $105 (Event Pass)

    Early Bird pricing will not last forever, so please register as soon as possible! There will be "After 5" passes offered later in the registration process.

    BRING IT!

    Don’t forget that if you hope to perform for this year’s Shout, you have another week to submit an entry for selection. Please submit your video clip for review no later than Monday, February 15th. We’re currently looking for:

    Girl and/or Guy Troupes Couples Partnered Troupes Solo Blues Performances

    All pieces need to be 3 minutes or less; please send your submission by email to Damon Stone at damon@blues-dance.com . For complete info on rules and regs for performances check out: http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/contests/performances_call.shtml.

    And just in case you missed it, all info on teachers, DJs and more can be found on our website!

    http://www.bluesshout.com

    See you there!

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

    • Joined 11/15/01
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    • Post #11
    • Originally posted Monday, February 15, 2010 (2 years ago)

    It's what we've all be waiting for! Registration is NOW OPEN for bluesSHOUT! 2010!!

    http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/registration/index.shtml

    Since we know you're the kind of dancer who knows a good thing when you see it, we're offering you a special Early Bird price of $115! (There's also a special discount for international dancers - just $105). You'll want to act fast though, this great price won't last long!

    By the way, did you get your performance video together? You've got 'til the end of the night to submit your video to Damon Stone at damon@blues-dance.com !

    Tina :)

    P.S. Want bluesSHOUT! in your town? BluesSHOUT! 2011 is already set for Boston, but we're looking for cities to host us for the rest of the decade. Think your town has what it takes? We'd love to hear from you at our info line - info@bluesshout.com.

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

    • Joined 11/15/01
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    • Post #12
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 2, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Thanks to everyone who’s registered for this year’s bluesSHOUT! It’s gonna be the event of the year! As if you didn’t have enough reasons already, here are few more to head down to Austin come April…

    MORE INSTRUCTORS We are proud to announce that Boston’s own Amanda Gruhl and Shawn Hershey are joining our staff for this year’s bluesSHOUT! To see a full list of our badass teachers, go to http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/instructors/index.shtml

    MORE TIME TO REGISTER If you haven’t registered at our super low Early Bird price for $115 don’t worry, you still have a couple of weeks to register for a full event pass at the lowest price available. If you're waiting on a Dances Only pass, sit tight just a bit longer, we will keep you posted!

    MORE MUSIC NEWS In addition to the hot list of DJs at SHOUT! (http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/djs/) we’ve got a special announcement coming about our headlining band for bluesSHOUT! 2010 that will definitely rock your socks off! (Yes, we’re definitely teasing you… but yes! You’re gonna love this announcement!)

    So register right now!

    Austin presents: bluesSHOUT! 2010 April 16-18, 2010 Austin, TX http://www.bluesshout.com

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

    vsb vsb
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    • Post #13
    • Originally posted Wednesday, March 3, 2010 (2 years ago)
    Quoted from "gatorgal"
    If you're waiting on a Dances Only pass, sit tight just a bit longer, we will keep you posted!

    Sitting tightly as possible.

    • Joined 10/4/04
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    • Post #14
    • Originally posted Wednesday, March 3, 2010 (2 years ago)

    I promise we won't sell out... but if you're worried, you can just paypal me directly. wink

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    • Post #15
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 (2 years ago)

    | NEWS FLASH!! |

    Early Bird Registration closes at midnight on Friday, March 12! Register now for the low price of $115, it will only last for four more days!!

    www.bluesshout.com

    Want your Dances Only Pass? You can have it on Friday, March 12! Friday is a big day in Blues Land.

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    • Post #16
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Hear that, Beth?

    You can get your dance pass on FRIDAY.

    vsb vsb
    • Joined 2/29/04
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    • Post #17
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 (2 years ago)
    Response to Keither in post #16 Show

    You bet I did! I heard it via Facebook and went YAY. claps with excitement

    • Joined 11/3/02
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    • Post #18
    • Originally posted Friday, March 12, 2010 (2 years ago)

    The early bird gets the cheapest pass, and if you haven't had a chance to register yet the clock is ticking...

    TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD... TODAY is the last day you can register for bluesSHOUT! Austin! at the Early Bird price. At midnight the price jumps from $115 to $145 for a full weekend pass. That pass gets you into all the classes, dances and competitions throughout the weekend.

    BUT IT'S THE FIRST DAY FOR DANCE ONLY PASSES... The Dance Only pass will be available starting today at $75! That pass will get you into all evening and late night dances during bluesSHOUT! You can also enter any of the bluesSHOUT! contests for FREE with this pass.

    AND DON'T FORGET HOUSING AND YOUR T-SHIRT! Housing for bluesSHOUT! Austin! will close on Wednesday, March 31st. Priority for housing assignments will go to folks who have registered AND paid for a Full Weekend or Dance Only pass. Don't get left out in the cold (or really, a hotel). Pre-orders for t-shirts will also close on March 31st.

    For any and every thing about bluesSHOUT! Check out the website: http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bluesshout Or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bluesshout

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    • Post #19
    • Originally posted Monday, March 15, 2010 (2 years ago)
    • Edited on Monday, March 15, 2010 6:18 pm (2 years ago)

    Whoops, double post! See below. :)

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    • Post #20
    • Originally posted Monday, March 15, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Attention, travelers! We expect that some of you you have been waiting for some sensible airfares to Austin before signing up for bluesSHOUT! - well, now you've got 'em! Airfare Watchdog is finally emailing with some rather reasonable (if not flat out cheap) airfares. Right now we're seeing deals from Ohio, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City, and we expect low fares from other cities to start popping up soon. Some of these prices are unadvertised, so they're not easy to find, so go to http://www.airfarewatchdog.com for more details.

    We will also try to keep you posted as we learn more! See ya in Texas!

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    • Post #21
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (2 years ago)

    We have three words for you:

    Asylum Street Spankers!

    [crowd goes wild!]

    The bluesSHOUT! Task Force is excited to bring The Asylum Street Spankers to the stage for your dancing pleasure!

    Austin is known for it's vibrant live music community. We at bluesSHOUT! like to highlight local talent as well as bring you the best blues music around. The Spankers are one of the most elite blues and folk bands in the country, and we are lucky that they call Austin home.

    The Spankers have been shoring up their blues music repertoire just for you, and will be crooning and rocking your blues socks off Saturday night at bluesSHOUT! This is NOT a show to miss!!

    NOTE: The first set begins promptly at 9:00PM. Please plan to arrive early (doors will be open at 8:30PM) to enjoy the full show.

    For more info about The Asylum Street Spankers, check out http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/bands/.

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

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    • Post #22
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Now we're talking! If you've been excited about BluesSHOUT (and who wouldn't, with the announcement of the Asylum Street Spankers and all that), you may also have been pained by the costly nature of transportation. Well, no more! We're seeing some stellar deals coming out of several top airlines from lots of cities! Airfare Watchdog is the place to go: www.airfarewatchdog.com

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    • Post #23
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Here's a link that'll take you right to the sales on fares to Austin:

    http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/cheap-flights/to-austin-texas/1458/

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    • Post #24
    • Originally posted Saturday, March 20, 2010 (2 years ago)
    • Edited on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:56 pm (2 years ago)

    Last call for alcohol... ahem. Let's try that again.

    Last call for bluesSHOUT! Full Event passes at $145! Last call for Dance Only passes at $75! Last call for tshirts! Last call for local housing! Online registration will close on Wednesday, March 31. After that, registration will be at the door only: $165 for the Full Event pass, and dances can be bought a la carte, for a total of $95.

    Housing sign-up is available as part of the registration process. Housing priority goes to folks who have paid, and we are already limited, so you're not going to want to wait until the last minute.

    You've got about two weeks to get those registrations in. With the airlines all putting out special deals, now is the time!

    Been wondering what our t-shirt will look like this year? It's awesome! Check it out:

    Men: Women:

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    • Post #25
    • Originally posted Saturday, March 20, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Floridians! I have good news for you!

    Right now, for the weekend of bluesSHOUT!, flights to Austin from MCO are about $200, from Miami $240, and from Ft. Lauderdale $140. Whoa! $140 is ridiculous.

    Go get 'em!

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    • Post #26
    • Originally posted Tuesday, March 23, 2010 (2 years ago)

    At long last, class descriptions are up on the website! We appreciate your patience - true greatness takes time!

    Because of the high numbers of out-of-town registrants, our housing availability is met at this time. That said, we are still looking for a few more to host and are keeping a waitlist. If you were thinking of reserving a hotel room for the weekend, now is the time to do it! Splitting a room and the cost of a rental car can end up being quite the deal, and you only have to share the shower with three other people! Don't forget, online registration ends in just over a week, on Wednesday March 31st!

    www.bluesshout.com

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    • Post #27
    • Originally posted Sunday, March 28, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Hey kids... file this under more info you need to know about bluesSHOUT! It will be here in just under 3 weeks!

    Private Lessons from Shawn and Amanda!

    Shawn Hershey and Amanda Gruhl are exclusively available for private lessons during BluesSHOUT! They specialize in connection, body movement, musicality, rhythmic ideas, and blending different dance styles. This is a great opportunity to get some personalized attention in addition to group classes. To schedule privates with Shawn & Amanda or any of our instructors during Shout weekend, contact info@bluesshout.com . We strongly suggest scheduling in advance as our instructors are in high demand!

    Dress in style with our on-site Vendors!

    Beatniks is a Houston-based vintage and dancewear company specializing in swing and tango clothing and shoes. And they will be showcasing their wares exclusively at bluesSHOUT! For more information feel free to contact Diana or Maria at heightsbeatniks@gmail.com or be their friend on Facebook ("Heights Beatniks")!

    See you in Austin!

    Austin presents: bluesSHOUT! 2010 April 16-18, 2010 Austin, TX http://www.bluesshout.com

    bluesSHOUT! 2010 is coming to Austin! http://www.bluesshout.com Favorite Tim Tebow-ism: Jesus opens presents on Tim Tebow's birthday. :)

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    • Post #28
    • Originally posted Thursday, April 1, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Registration is now closed for follows!!

    Due to some last minute follow frenzy late last night, we are a bit more uneven than we'd like to be. This is good news for you, leads! Leads can continue to register for the full weekend pass online at the $145 price until midnight on Sunday!

    Follows, we will start a wait list, and depending on how many leads sign up, we may be able to allow a few more of you to register as well.

    www.bluesshout.com

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    • Post #29
    • Originally posted Sunday, April 4, 2010 (2 years ago)
    • Edited on Sunday, April 4, 2010 3:29 pm (2 years ago)

    Hotel Discount Thanks to the awesome Dee Kalick of Austin, we have a sweet deal to offer Blues Shout registrants who are interested in booking a hotel room during the event. A local Econo Lodge - just a couple of miles from the late night location at Go Dance - is offering rooms for Blues Shout registrants for just $50 a night! The only catch is you MUST book your room by April 8th.

    For more information on the hotel deal and our Facebook forum for hotel and ride shares, check out: http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/registration/housing.shtml . Performances Every year, bluesSHOUT! showcases talented Blues choreographers and performers from around the country...

    This year, all of our performances will happen at the end of the main dance on Saturday. This way, you can have seat and enjoy the show without missing out on any dancing time.

    Check out the performance teams this year: http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/contests/performances_call.shtml Contest Prizes If you're thinking about entering the contests at this year's Shout, this might put you over the edge. Just take a look at the events that are donating FREE passes to this year's contest winners:

    Enter The Blues (Atlanta, GA) Show Me Blues (St. Louis, MO) Austin Blues Party (Austin, TX) Down Home Blues Dance Festival (San Francisco, CA) Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange (Virginia Beach, VA) North Star Blues (Minneapolis, MN) L.A. Blues (Los Angeles, CA) Emerald City Blues Festival (Seattle, WA) Bambloozled (Washington, DC)

    All contest info can be found at: http://www.bluesshout.com/2010/contests/ .

    Austin presents: bluesSHOUT! 2010 April 16-18, 2010 Austin, TX http://www.bluesshout.com

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    • Post #30
    • Originally posted Tuesday, April 6, 2010 (2 years ago)

    Friday Night Band I bet some of you were wondering when we'd get around to announcing our Friday night band. Well, it took some time to sort through the piles of awesome live musicians in Austin, but we've finally decided that Omar and the Howlers will put the best jook in your joint. ;) Check 'em out at http://www.omarandthehowlers.com/

    Private Lessons Our awesome venue, The Fed, has small dance rooms that are perfect for private lessons.

    As you already know, Shawn Hershey and Amanda Gruhl, as our Instructors At Large, are available during the day Saturday and Sunday for private lessons. They've already got several booked, so if you'd like a spot, send us an email at info@bluesshout.com .

    If you'd like a private lesson with any other bluesSHOUT! instructor, please send us an email so that we can reserve a time and space for you.

    P.S. Almost everyone got housing! You'll be notified soon.

    www.bluesshout.com

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