One More Thing...

Hey Now! We just sent out the Mid-Month newsletter, only to have some new notes come in right after.  There is always something going on at Woodstock Trading Company.  After a few months absence, our Tarot Reader is going to return to Woodstock for some readings.  She will be here on Saturday, July 25^th, from 2-4pm.  A reading is $20. You don’t need to make an appointment, unless you would like to.  Give us a call at (856) 424-6166. Also on the 25^th, Rock-Improv-A-Ganza will be here from 1-4pm for our next lawn concert! All ages are welcome to this FREE concert filled with comedy, prizes, and improv music!

The second thing we have for you are 2 NEW Grateful Dead products!  They is so new, they haven’t made it onto the website yet.  They are Grateful Dead 50^th Anniversary Tapestries, in just in time for college students.  The first is The Grateful Dead 50^th Anniversary Skeleton Tapestry – SJ72051.

Featuring the classic Skeleton & Roses in an Uncle Sam top hat, this tapestry is a great commemoration of the amazing 50^th years!

The second tapestry is The Grateful Dead 50^th Anniversary Logo Tapestry – SJ72050.

This tap features the 50^th Anniversary logo on a burst background. Both tapestries are a 3-D design and $30 each!

 If you are interested, send us an email at WTC@WOODSTOCKTRADECO.COM or give us a call at (856) 424-6166.  It will be on our NEW ADDITIONS page as soon as we can get it up, so keep an eye out.

The Lawn Is Open For Music!

For the past month, we have been trying to get our summer concerts started, only to be delayed.  All the delays have been out of our control.  From illness to bad weather, it just seemed like Woodstock Trading Company wouldn’t get to have our lawn concerts.  As July 4^th approached, along with the final performances of the Grateful Dead, we were determined to get a show in to honor the Dead’s 50 anniversary.  Not only would we have a great lawn concert on the 4^th of July, we would have a day filled with the Grateful Dead.  Excitement was in the air. That was until we saw the weather reports.  The reports fluctuated all week between 20% chance of rain and 70% chance.  We did our “anti-rain dance” and kept our fingers crossed.  Making a decision a few days or day before seemed impossible.  We pressed on.

Saturday came along. The sun was out, the rain clouds seemed far off as Franny and The Jugband set the stage.  Then it started to get dark.  The band tried to hold out.  We were getting nervous.  People started to show and the phone was ringing. The big question was, “is the show happening?”  Rain was slowly coming down, but Franny gave the nod.  2 songs in and the rain wasn’t stopping.  The Jugband went into “Bertha”, everything changed.  The clouds began to move and sunlight started to peak through. “Bertha” scared the rain away and the lawn began to fill with more people.  With the help of The Jugband, Woodstock had an amazing celebration of the Grateful Dead.  It was a proper “thank you”!

 

We have more concerts planned.  On July 25^th, a great group by the name of Rock-Improv-A-Ganza will be here to take over the lawn.  The Improv guys will be here with comedian, Jason Pollock, to give us a one-of-a-kind show filled with fun, games, creativity, and laughter.  This event is for all ages. We also have plans for the Garlic Festival and a 60s British Invasion Tribute.  Keep a close eye on our Facebook page, Newsletters, and Events Page for more info.  If you haven’t signed up for our newsletter, just follow the “WTC Newsletter” page to the left.

The Hamsa

The fascination with working with beads has been a life-long passion of mine and it is no wonder that this led me into thinking about and creating beads for worship.  My designs are for many cultures and ideologies.  In Woodstock Trading Company, you will see rosaries, mala, and glass hand blown mezuzahs, along with jewelry bearing the “evil eye” and the Hamsa.

The Hamsa, or the Hand of Fatima is an old icon for protection against the evil eye, and is recognized as a talisman for good luck and prosperity. It has been adopted by many cultures, basically in the original format, including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Shamanism.

I designed a necklace using pewter castings on a silver plated chain so that a wonderfully historic and significant amulet can be purchased at a reasonable price of $10.00.

I do not mass produce any jewelry items. All varieties of our Hamsa necklaces are the same price ($10.00). If you cannot come to the store, we can email images of what is available. At that point, we can write up an order just for you. Give us a call at (856) 424-6166 or email us at wtc@woodstocktradeco.com. Keep in touch…

Fondly,
MOM

It's Time To Celebrate 50 Years of The Dead!

Music is a universal language. You could put 50 people in a room who speak 50 different dialects and they probably won’t be able to hold a conversation. There isn’t anything there to truly bring them together. If you stick those same people in a room and play music, the odds of them joining in song are quite high! Music is universally understood. There are some bands who can connect with one or two cultures with their music, bringing the communities together. It is rare for a band to make that connection worldwide. The Grateful Dead is one of those rarities.

For 50 years, the music of the Grateful Dead has been played in homes, offices, schools and arenas around the world. From the United States to South Korea, the Dead have brought people together with peace, love and good ol’ fun! Stadiums, music venues and parking lots have been filled with people who have come together to celebrate Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Bob Weir, Keith Godchaux, Donna Jean Godchaux, Brent Mydland, Vince Welnick and Jerry Garcia. Fans have come together to mourn the loss of band members. Because of this connection, the fan base that the Grateful Dead created our more than fans. They are family. They are Deadheads. We are Deadheads. We are everywhere. When another Deadhead is in need, we are there. This is the amazing family that the Grateful Dead created and brought together.

 On 4th of July weekend in Chicago, Illinois, the Grateful Dead with do that one more time with their 50^th Anniversary concerts. Some say it won’t be the same without Jerry Garcia. Some say it isn’t the Grateful Dead without Jerry Garcia. It won’t be the same without Jerry. But Jerry’s spirit and life force pulsate through the music of the Grateful Dead and the Deadheads. You honor Jerry by celebrating the music of the Dead. That is what really matters. The Deadhead community has been doing an excellent job preparing for this 50^th Anniversary celebration. MOM and the Woodstock Gang have joined in on the preparation.

Although we won’t be able to make it out to Chicago for the concerts, we are having one at the store. Woodstock has lawn concerts every spring/summer/fall for people of all ages. Some are unable to take the time to go to Chicago or get tickets. We want to bring that amazing Grateful Dead spirit to the lawn with some great local bands. The Jugband will be supplying the music for our celebration. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar and Facebookpage for more information on the concert. We also have wonderful 50thAnniversary items. Artist Mike DuBois has designed amazing artwork for the Dead for years. He has come up with another beautiful design for the Anniversary. We carry this design in stickers, t-shirts (solid and tie dye) and signed posters. There are also other sticker designs available. A 50th Anniversary fleece blanket just came in and other items will soon arrive.

Whether you need that 50^th Anniversary item for the show, something to celebrate with at home, or you just want to talk about those amazing Grateful Dead moments (that you can remember), come on down to Woodstock Trading Company. You will always be in the company of “Grate” Deadheads!

February Incense and More!

Happy February!  We have some wonderful updates for you.  Here is something from the Incense Guru, Dr. Seth!

The Woodstock Trading Company February Incense is #102, Jah Love.  Jah Love is a beautifully balanced, light, sweet, earthy champa incense.  It makes a wonderful addition for any champa lover.  The unburned stick has a lightly sweet dry fruit note.  There is a subtle hint of marshmallow.  The burned stick is where it all comes together.  That marshmallow note stays around in lovely toasted form.

Jah Love is a great addition for a romantic night…

Jah Love Incense. Available in 15 gram packs.

For the past few weeks, we have been running a promotional for our beads.  Tomorrow is the last day to get 10% off all the beads, with the exception of any hand blown bead or pendant.  This is great for any jewelry maker, especially if they want to make a gift for Valentine's Day!

Speaking of Valentine's Day, we have a special little something for Valentine's weekend.  Starting the 13th and running to the 15th, any in-store purchase of $25 or more gets a $5 promo certificate back.  The certificate will be valid until March 15th.  Add it to your Valentine gift or keep it for yourself!