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Wheatstalk

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J-Walk, Esther and Mozie at Wheatstalk, 2005

The first Whole Wheat Radio Wheatstalk extravaganza occurred during the summer solstice of 2005, in Talkeetna at the Wheat Hole. WWR listeners from around the world flocked to Talkeetna to listen to 3 Blind Mice, Larry Zarella and Robin Hopper at a House Concert.

Attendees

The following Wheatheads attended Wheatstalk: Big Tom, Cub Driver, Fine-Line, Huna, JohnA, J-Walk, Mozie, Mrs. Toad, Rance, Sol, Cindy, The Farmer's Wife, Toad, and ZiggyD. Others that I've forgotten?

Origin of the term

Jimbob preaching to the crowds at Wheatstock 2005. The highlight was when he turned water into cheap wine.

The term "Wheatstalk" was coined by Esther Golton. She prefers the spelling "Wheatstalk" believing that it is a clever play on words (refering to the original Woodstock and a 'stalk' associated with a stalk of wheat). Jimbob prefers the spelling "Wheatstock" because he wants search engines to associate Whole Wheat Radio with the financial term 'stock'. Both spellings were used in 2005.

Those who attended refer to it as "one hell of a good time."

Video extract

Here's a video extract of 3 Blind Mice at Wheatstalk.

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The future of Wheatstalk

~~Wheatstalk II has not been announced.~~ Update 22 June, 2006, Jimbob posted the following in the chat: Sorry so obtuse and moronic on the microphone ... ah, but what the hell. Ya'll know how life goes.

So, yeah, next year. Solstice sounds good to me. If ya wanna come, the new Wheat Palace will be open for business. I'll say it's as 'official' as WWR can muster. Wheatstalk 2007.

Bye for now ... have to tell Esther what I just said.

Links to Wheatstalk 2005

Radislov@Kasilof.	The Farmer's Wife and Big Tom at Kasilof, June 2005 by Sol.	Alex of 3 Blind Mice at Kasilof by Sol.	Alex & Lyndon of 3 Blind Mice at Kasilof by Sol.
Smoke Break.	Robin and Karen listen to some music.	The Farmer's Wife & Esther provide their opinions.	3BM play at an informal jam session.
3BM play at an informal jam session.	Alex plays while Lyndon attempts to figure out where his luggage could be.	Big Tom plays a tune with the guys.	The Hoppers sing a tune.
Wheatheads listen to music and relax.	Larry Zarella joins in.	Big Tom is on the airwaves.	Fishbowl as a bug.
Esther plays for the Wheatheads.	Jim plays for himself.	Lyndon provides some tips.	The man behind the curtain.
Jimbob preaching to the crowds at Wheatstock 2005. The highlight was when he turned water into cheap wine.	Honorary Mouse, Frankie Jack.	05WheatFest0239.jpg J-Walk, Esther and Mozie at Wheatstalk, 2005.	Larry and Rance watch the Mice.
Alex & Lyndon in Concert.	Esther jams with 3 Blind Mice during the House Concert.	Ride on!	J-Walk strums a tune.
J-Walk gazes deeply into Esther's eyes.	J-Walk and Esther laugh about how they plan to run away to a castle in Vienna together after Wheatstalk.	Jim & his guitar.	Jim at the WWR Control Console by Sol.
Jim at the WWR Control Console by Sol.	Jim at the WWR Control Console by Sol.	Esther plays dulcimer.