Woodstack Raises $30,000

This years event of the year, the Woodstack Music Fair raised, gross $30,000 and netted $23,0000. With over 1,100 tickets sold. Over 100 boat taxi tours given and over 500 hot dogs sold.. Dang! There were also a lot of donations regarding items sold that helped raise the funds like beer, t shirts, raffles and some of the music played. "But we still have a long way to go. Just not as far as before" according to Blaine Altaffer from the Greater Reedville Association and the Save The Stack Committee.  Things with the stack are not getting better or staying the same. Work needs to start to stop the damage done by the past two storms immediately. To use the word emergency would not be that far off....Meetings are currently underway to make that decision. Stay tuned. And send in what you can...

Woodstack 2010-They Came By Land, Sea... And Yes Air!

Hands down, without a doubt one of the most fun events in Reedville in a loooooooong time. Woodstack went off without a hitch. Perfect weather, Perfect Music, and a perfect group of folks. Over 1000 of them.. The Music was fantastic into the late night. Full moon and some great dancing. For those of you that could not make it.. here are some nice images...

Wasn't kidding.. Air!

The New Woodsatck T shirt.. Its the in look this summer... This one in Event Staff Orange!

Over 500 Tickets Sold To Woodstack. BUT NOT SOLD OUT!

Just like Woodstock.. almost 1/2 of the festival goers showed up at the gates. The pre-sold $10 tickets are gone. Poof...Just like the stack if you don't come...But there are a ton more for sale at the gate. There is room at Buzzards Point for close to 4,000 folks. So Bring the kids, grandma, great grandma.. Heck bring the earn with Uncle Morty in it of the mantle, he's board there anyway...... 15 bucks at the gate. And it all goes to a good cause.. Cause if you don't come you will be missed...

The Stack Takes A Pounding!

Stack image taken this week, Note the new crack and larger hole...

If for some reason you are thinking, hey whats the big hurry to fix the stack? After all it's been there for 100 years.. Well.. Just go out and look up in the sky.. But not to close.. over 60 bricks fell off it this week alone. These past two storms are taking there toll, and in a strange way.. Nature is saying.. HEY, Buddy! Pony up! I am in trouble.. It's the only way the stack can talk to us now.. Oh! you say... The writer here is getting a tad wacky.. Stacks don't talk... Your right.. this one is screaming now... See you at Woodsatck..

Details Of Woodstack Finalized!

August 21, 2010
1 p.m. to 9 p.m. “8 Hours of Great Music and Fun!”

- Featuring Steve Bassett and friends who playing one set of classic Bassett and one set of songs of Woodstock (note: the Woodstock set is the first time Steve has ever done this which is really cool)

- Other featured artists: Velvet Marias from Richmond! R&B artist Terry Pinkard and friends; Calico Jack; the reunion of Nightshift!!

- Venue: Buzzards Point Marina; come by land or sea!! To reserve a boat slip call 804-453-2628

- $10 tickets sold in advance $15 at the gate kids 12 and under get in free!! ). Tickets can be purchased at the following local businesses: Lilian Lumber Home Center, Burgess; Crazy Crab Restaurant, Reedville; Noblett’s Appliance, Kilmarnock; Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Bay Properties, Kilmarnock office; as well as calling the Reedville Fisherman’s Museum at 804-453-6529.

- Volleyball tournament will be played during the fair; $100 donation to enter your team. Call now to enter your team!!

- Food will be available with a local flare

- Beer, wine, water and soft drinks will also be available (must be 21 yrs or older to purchase adult beverages)

- Boat taxis for a tour of The Stack will be available

- Rain or shine!! Bring your beach chair; no coolers

Below is the actual band line up with time slots!!

Main Stage
• 3:00 – 6:00: Steve Bassett (two sets; one classic Bassett & one Woodstock songs)
• 7:00 – 9:00: Nightshift (4pc band; rock; Beatles, CCR, etc)
Second Stage
• 1:00 – 2:30: Velvet Marias: 6 pcs band/female singer; Bonnie Raitt, Springsteen, Little Feat, Johnny Cash
• 2:30 – 3:00: Terry Pinkard & Friends; R&B Soul
• 6:00 – 6:45: Calico Jack

Woodstack Gets Some Press

The big Woodstack event has gotten some great press. Here is the text..

'Woodstack' comes to Reedville
By Jessica Sterrett
Northumberland Echo
8/4/2010 9:03:07 AM

The group behind efforts to save a local picturesque landmark plans to raise the fundraising bar by bringing their own version of 'Woodstock' to Reedville. Titled, "Woodstack," the Summer Music Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Buzzard's Point Marina in Reedville. The event is rain or shine.

According to committtee members, the format and venue is designed for spectators to come spend the day listening to great music at a venue on the water. The focus, of course, is to raise money to support the restoration of the old Morris Fisher smoke stack that greets all visitors coming into Cockrell Creek.

"So many people have expressed interest in the Save the Stack effort and have asked how they can help," said Bill Crowther, event chairperson. "We thought providing them an event like this would give them the opportunity to spend the day with friends, listen to incredible music at an exciting venue, and support our effort."

The committee encourages all that plan to attend to bring their own lawn chairs and spend the day listening to various artists from 5 bands and artists including Steve Bassett and Friends Band, which plans to dedicate one complete set to playing song lists from the infamous Woodstock event. Of course, he will be playing the song he co- wrote titled, "Sweet Virginia Breeze."

Guests are welcome to come by land or sea. Boat taxis for a tour of the stack will also be available. Beer, wine and beverages will be available as well as food with a local touch. Additionally, there will be volleyball contests, horseshoe contests and other fun outdoor activities all focused on saving the stack. Any one who wants to enter a volleyball team needs to submit it with a $100 check (per team) by calling the Reedville Fisherman's museum.

"We are extremely excited to provide the area with a unique opportunity to get involved with the Save the Stack effort," said Blaine Altaffer, Save The Stack chairman. "We want to combine a fun entertaining experience for friends and family to spend a day together while becoming more informed and supportive of preserving the historic stack."

According to committee members, the Save the Stack Committee was organized by local residents who are focused on restoring and preserving the historic smoke stack in Reedville. The stack was built in 1902 and has survived over 50 hurricanes and several fires, but time and Mother Nature have taken their toll. Lightening recently struck the stack on July 31, making the focal point too hazardous to even stand under.

The group is on a mission to raise $350,000 over the next several months to restore it so that the next 100 years of residents and visitors can enjoy this piece of history. The "Woodstack" committee members invite those who can, to come out and experience with their own eyes, days of the past being restored.

"What better way to spend one of our final weekends of the summer all in support of a great cause," said Crowther.

Because there is a limit of only 500 tickets to be sold in advance for this event, the committee encourages those interested to buy their ticket as soon as possible. For more details go to www.savethestack.org or call the Reedville Fisherman's Museum at 804-453-6529 to buy tickets or register a team today. To reserve a boat slip for the event contact Buzzards Point Marina at 804-453-2628.

Mother nature says.. SAVE THE STACK! KAPOW!

This past week it happened again.. Lightning struck the stack and took out some more bricks, opening up the gash at the top. At this point the Stack is deemed to dangerous to have anyone under it. So no more repairs will be done to the banner, that from time to time says.. SE SSCK because it's bunched up. So if you are taking the kids out to see the stack in her before look. That jumble of type says.. SAVE THE STACK! Now more than ever... Thanks Mom for the shout out..