jackhatfield - Posted - 02/11/2008:  14:13:27

Full faculty is in place for the 5th annual Smoky Mountain Banjo Academy April 18-20 2008 near Gatlinburg, TN . Recently added: Sonny Osborne and Bill Keith!
Also: Dave Ball, Eddie Collins, Gary Davis, Jack Hatfield, Gerald Jones, Andy King, Dan Levenson, Ned Lubereki, James McKinney, Tom Nechville, Rick Sampson and Leroy Troy!

Directed by Jack Hatfield

for more info:
jack@hatfieldmusic.com
http://www.hatfieldmusic.com



Jack Hatfield
Hatfield Music
Smoky Mountain Banjo Academy
http://www.hatfieldmusic.com
1-800-426-8744

jackhatfield - Posted - 03/09/2008:  22:35:04

A new name has been added to the faculty of the SMBA! Rik Barron is a fine old time player from Prince Edward Island, Canada. He has been featured in Banjo Newsletter magazine and was on the faculty of the Maryland Banjo Academy.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN BANJO ACADEMY

April 18th-20th, 2008 at Wa-Floy Mountain Village, Gatlinburg, TN
Directed by Jack Hatfield
Sponsored by: DEERING BANJOS, GOLD TONE BANJOS,
DOGWOOD DESIGNS, MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS, INC.

2008 faculty:
Dave Ball, Rik Barron, Eddie Collins, Jack Hatfield,Gerald Jones, Andy King, Bill Keith, Dan Levenson, Ned Lubereki, James McKinney, Tom Nechville, Rick Sampson, Leroy Troy, Sonny Osborne!

In the beautiful Smoky Mountains! Small classes! Ongoing mini-concerts! Big Concert sat night public welcome. Guaranteed private lesson with a pro! Student Contest, Deering Goodtime banjo 1st prize! Gospel jam Sunday morning! Many area activities for accompanying family & friends!
Beginner to Advanced classes taught by experienced professionals, including bluegrass, classical, minstrel, jazz, clawhammer and other old-time styles.

SMBA is BEGINNER FRIENDLY!

Basic fee includes all meals and lodging. Single-day and “no lodging” rates available. Group discounts. Cabins available for families & groups.
Vendor area with banjos and supplies! Moderated beginner jams!

Information: Hatfield Productions 325 Laurelwood Dr. Pigeon Forge TN 37863
1-800-426-8744 or hatfieldmusic.com

http://www.geocities.com/jackhatfie...ps/smba2008/

Jack Hatfield
Hatfield Music
Smoky Mountain Banjo Academy
http://www.hatfieldmusic.com
1-800-426-8744

1153rsmith - Posted - 03/10/2008:  07:38:34

Wow, your lineup looks great. I wish I had known about this before we booked our vacation. We are going to be in Pigeon Forge the following weekend.

Ya'll will have a blast.

Randy
Fender FB-59

Has it ever occurred to you that nothing has ever occurred to God?

dogwood - Posted - 03/12/2008:  22:11:44

One of the best banjo weekends you will ever attend

May I always be the kind of person my dogs think I am

d Banjo Rinehart - Posted - 03/19/2008:  20:52:32

Who all is going to this camp? Anyone from the Hangout?

"Render unto Caesar the things which ar Caesar's and unto Earl those which are Earl's."

sdfarris - Posted - 03/19/2008:  22:42:44

I'll be there Saturday and Sunday. I'm leading the gospel jam Sunday morning.

Sam Farris
www.tranjo.com -- Tranjo travel Banjo
www.silentbanjo.com - Silent Practice banjo system

Walker - Posted - 03/20/2008:  10:19:45

Hey Sam, I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you again.

Belz - Posted - 03/21/2008:  09:27:00

Good lineup Jack. Maybe I can come up after Dollywood at night. I can't stay away from Bill Keith dude!!!!!!! Jason