|
Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link.
Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
TheChief - Posted - 01/11/2009: 20:13:45
Andy Wachter, perhaps the worlds best plectrum play, and Bernie Leddin, formerly of the Eagles were there. I got to talk to Andy for about an hour, and Bernie most all day from time to time, and for those of you who don't know...Bernie is the guy who got the Eagles to record Midnight Flyer...written by Paul Craft and published by Rocky Top Music...a company owned by my Brother and I. That album is somewhere near 25 blue gillion (however many that is) by now.
Thank you Lord.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
banjoman69 - Posted - 01/12/2009: 04:09:06
Sonny, it was good to see you at the banjothon Saturday. I didn't stay all day because of the headache that I just couldn't shake, but it appeared that everyone had a great time. Hope to be over that way and pay a visit before Nashcamp, but if not then hopefully I'll see you there.
Darrell Atkins
sundance - Posted - 01/12/2009: 18:58:47
Hey Sonny....I heard Smokey Mountain Smoke the other day on Sirius Radio. I've never heard that song before but I loved it. I assume it was Bobby that was singing on that cut and it was absolutely captivating. A rather simple song but his voice was that of an angel. I replayed it prolly 10 times and couldn't get over the soundof his voice on that cut. Y'all were definitely at the top of your game that day.
fxstb - Posted - 01/13/2009: 09:30:50
Sonny,
Great Honor and pleasure meeting you at Banjothon. Amazing event.
Took many pictures of your Granada, great!! 362 days until next year 
Best Regards,
George Seymour
PS: Good thing you didn't have my voice! We wouldn't have heard some of the best singing ever recorded!
www.steelrailbluegrass.com
Edited by - fxstb on 01/13/2009 09:31:25
TheChief - Posted - 01/14/2009: 07:39:18
George, with your voice I would have made one heck of a radio guy though.
Banjothon was/is a special time and place where we can all gather and share stories, and put faces on names.
If my health holds I'll be there again next year.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
TheChief - Posted - 01/14/2009: 07:45:48
Smokey Mountain Smoke..."Don't let Smokey Mountain Smoke get in your eyes!"
Brother Bobby? No one came remotely close to matching his voice. In my opinion of course, there were three people in that group....Bill Monroe, Ira Louvin, and Bobby. None could be duplicated, the reason for their success.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Greg Earnest - Posted - 01/14/2009: 08:44:13
Banjothon 2009 was the best one for me so far. The highlight without a doubt was getting to play Sonny's RB-3 and Granada. . . and Sonny pointing out a couple of notes I was missing in "My Cabin in Caroline" and "Farewell Blues". On "Farewell Blues", I was being especially dense and couldn't figure out what he was talking about. . . until he finally reached out and took hold of my left hand and put my finger on the right fret. I could have gone home right then because nothing the rest of the day could top that, or even come close.
Thanks, Sonny.
ge
The Prewar Gibson Banjo website
http://www.earnestbanjo.com
bhrb75 - Posted - 01/14/2009: 09:36:17
Greg,
I know what you mean man. I HAD to play a little bit of Dandylion and When the Grass Grows Over Me on 9584-2. It was a real treat for me getting to play some of the Chief's stuff for him on his banjo, and him saying, "Where did you learn that?"
B.
"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."
bhrb75 - Posted - 01/14/2009: 09:40:20
Sonny,
I forgot to ask you about the holes drilled in the peghead of the Granada. When did you have that done? I don't remember that in any of the pictures I've seen of it or when I played it at Cherokee several years ago. I would like to comment as well on the neck as that has to be the prettiest piece of curly maple I've ever seen with those tight grains.
Brandon
"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."
TheChief - Posted - 01/14/2009: 12:04:43
Those are Frank Neat necks on both. I won't take the chance on breaking them so 20 years ago I asked Frank to build a neck for each of them that would be exactly as the old ones. He did.
I had the holes drilled for an experiment that did not work. The original necks do not have holes.
Greg...it only takes a little to make it perfect. If you listen really close, I'll bet you find it to be right...if not, I apologize!
Thanks for all the compliments...9584-2 and 182-3 both thank you all.
s
It was fun.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
rsb717 - Posted - 01/14/2009: 12:26:45
I was honored just to take pictures of The Chief's Granada. For those of you who played it...thats great. I would have been to nervous. Chief it was great meeting you at Banjothon and I'll see you next year. Larry and Gary are deer friends to me for many years now.
Randy Brown
Just shoot in here amongst'' us. One of us gotta have some relief!
Kel Kroydon - Posted - 01/14/2009: 16:49:12
Well the big thrill for me was carrying in one of Sonnys banjo cases...opening it up and ....with trembling hands setting the GRANADA on display. Then Sonny said with a big grin....don't worry Gary...its only $600,000 !! I'm just glad he didn't send me a bill for that chair I broke at his house last year ! Good to see you again Sonny !
Gary Gregory
TheChief - Posted - 01/16/2009: 10:51:20
Randy Brown..we all put our pants on the same way. I feel weird around carpenters, electricians and auto mechanics. You should have played it. Next time, just do it.
Chris..I think all are invited. No one is paid..that is the beauty of it all. Everyone comes because they want to be there.
And you Gary..your invoice is forthcoming!!!!
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Kel Kroydon - Posted - 01/16/2009: 13:31:12
Well...I guess our ole buddy Larry will loan me the money ? I'm heading over to his house tonight to bust a few chairs....hope not !
Gary
TheChief - Posted - 01/17/2009: 17:09:06
We just confirmed Tom Adams to be at our camp this October. This is good. Tom is three time IBMA banjo player of the year and a great teacher. Just keeps getting better and better.
Thanks to Bill Emerson for bringing Tom to us.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Woolpersteve - Posted - 01/17/2009: 18:12:05
Wow!
Not only is Tom a great , inventive player he has one of the strangest minds I have ever read from.I can even get my wife to read some of his BNL entries.Somehow they all tie up neatly at the end but it is different road to travel.
Guess I have to come back again .
Is there a camp award for perfect attendance ? I used to get those in Sunday school .
Steve
"The Dude abides"
kathy315 - Posted - 01/18/2009: 09:36:19
Wow...This is awesome news..!! Steve,you've done all the camps??You should get a gold star or something!!
RB3
www.massbluegrass.org
Woolpersteve - Posted - 01/18/2009: 11:25:35
Yes I agree!
I have been to every one of the banjo camps .The first one was right after 9/11 I think (Pete Wernick, Ned, Bill , Sonny, Cindy , Marcia and the whole Hee Haw gang).Very small crowd-we didnt even fill the first few rows of teh steps at picture time.Now it looks more and more like a convention center may be required . I think Darrell Atkins has been to them as well...?
And of course Bill,Sonny , Ned , Cindy...
Steve
"The Dude abides"
TheChief - Posted - 01/18/2009: 14:26:55
Go Ravens...and take the Bullets with you...oh wait, that was long ago. Go Steelers and Eagles..and Eagles in the end..
This banjo camp is awesome...players wanting to be a part of it now. And I can't play a lick...ironic huh! I love the banjo but I don't miss it. I guess I played enough.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Woolpersteve - Posted - 01/18/2009: 15:22:38
The Bullets...with Wes Unseld .The human road block from UL.That was a good team.
Steve
"The Dude abides"
1935tb-11 - Posted - 01/18/2009: 19:12:58
originally posted by the chief
This banjo camp is awesome...players wanting to be a part of it now. And I can't play a lick...ironic huh! I love the banjo but I don't miss it. I guess I played enough.
s
yeah but we sure miss hearing you play your granada,
or at least i do anyway.
i had quit playing for about 10 years when i met you down at
jekyl island in 99 and after we met and talked and you got such
a kick out of watching me playing upside down, it kinda helped
me decide to go back to playing again.
i had not had it out of the closet in many years when we met
down there, since then i have been at it almost every day and now
playing in 2 bands, bought a pre war, and found a new wife and
stepson all because i went back to pickin again. so i guess i
need to say thanks. thanks for your music and your friendship.
your one of a kind ole boy thats for sure, and we're all better off
that you shared your talent and insight on the banjo down through the
years.
thats enough rambling i guess.
terry m
n.c.
4 longs and 1 short=banjer ring
banjoman69 - Posted - 01/19/2009: 05:42:11
quote:
Originally posted by Woolpersteve
Yes I agree!
I have been to every one of the banjo camps .The first one was right after 9/11 I think (Pete Wernick, Ned, Bill , Sonny, Cindy , Marcia and the whole Hee Haw gang).Very small crowd-we didnt even fill the first few rows of teh steps at picture time.Now it looks more and more like a convention center may be required . I think Darrell Atkins has been to them as well...?
And of course Bill,Sonny , Ned , Cindy...
Steve
"The Dude abides"
Yes, I have been to all of them as well.. It is just a community thing with one thing in common.. and from that you come away with lots of friends and a great time! Can't say enough good things about Sonny and Cindy not to mention Bill and all of those that make this one of the best camps I have ever attended, hence the repeat every year.. Heck, I have already sent my registration in with the check to be sure I get included this year... Hope you have too Steve... and now Steve is a Chiefster too
BanjoLink - Posted - 01/19/2009: 09:57:00
Quote: "Well the big thrill for me was carrying in one of Sonnys banjo cases...opening it up and ....with trembling hands setting the GRANADA on display. Then Sonny said with a big grin....don't worry Gary...its only $600,000 !! I'm just glad he didn't send me a bill for that chair I broke at his house last year ! Good to see you again Sonny !"
Gary - a favorite story of mine I think was told here on the Hangout of a little 12 or 13 year old boy wanting to play Sonny's Granada ( a number of years ago when the going price was a measly $25,000) at a festival. Sonny handed it to him and told him "well you are young enough spend the rest of your life paying for it if you break it". Only Sonny would have thought of that!
pick1936 - Posted - 01/20/2009: 14:48:02
Hi Chief, i agree with You about Bobby's singing,, He is the best, In My opinion the only guy I know who can come close is Mac Wiseman, I am seeing more of your banjo's all the time, They all sound great.
Anyway--(Saturday Ill Talk To My Woman,, Sunday I'll Talk To My lord)
Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.
Lee Kelso
Loafers Glory - Posted - 01/25/2009: 07:04:29
Mornin'....
Like to have never found this thread . First time I ever I saw banjo pickers so quiet. I know what it is....y'all have all got 'em tore down trying to learn the secret stuff...or trying to figure out how to make it sound like somebody elses banjo...yep , that's what it is...I've seen it happen before...yep..
Loafer
TheChief - Posted - 01/25/2009: 08:54:23
Raymond e...Long time since you been here. We all just settling in for the long, cold, winter.
You doing all right? I been meaning to email you for a couple weeks. Just never got around to it. I will soon.
Selling banjers as usual. Sent a Chief to California yesterday, got one about ready to go to Scotland...maybe middle of this week. You coming up here for SPGMA?
C you.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
ProudChiefOwner - Posted - 01/26/2009: 07:09:57
Hello everyone,
sorry for barging in on this post -- but I think the banjo to Scotland is for myself.....I really cant wait to get my hands on it. :)
Sonny, can I say a quick hello to you and your family, I find it amazing that you get so openly involved in this forum, to me you are a legend !
I sit here reading about banjo camps and meeting Sonny, all this fab bluegrass stuff....one day I will get over to the US and live it for real, even if its only for a few weeks ! Until then i'll be in the best of company with my new Osborne Chief !
quote:
Originally posted by TheChief
Raymond e...Long time since you been here. We all just settling in for the long, cold, winter.
You doing all right? I been meaning to email you for a couple weeks. Just never got around to it. I will soon.
Selling banjers as usual. Sent a Chief to California yesterday, got one about ready to go to Scotland...maybe middle of this week. You coming up here for SPGMA?
C you.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Banjo Stan - Posted - 01/26/2009: 11:21:32
Congratulations PCO!
Chiefs are awesome banjos! Welcome to the Tribe!
  
Stan Robins
RayD - Posted - 01/26/2009: 15:00:07
Hey Proud,
You're not barging in at all - you're a soon to be bona fide Chief Owner! Welcome to the Tribe!
Cheers,
RayD
R.T. - Posted - 01/26/2009: 16:35:19
Hey, congratulations on your new Chief. What model did you order? I received a new Chief (Maple) on Nov 13, 2008. I haven't had mine but about two and a half months and it just keeps opening up. Keep us posted on your new purchase, you will enjoy it tremendously.
Chief, how do I order a tee-shirt? Phone or letter?
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
Edited by - R.T. on 01/26/2009 16:37:59
ProudChiefOwner - Posted - 01/27/2009: 03:46:27
Thanks for the warm welcome Stan, RayD and R.T, its really nice of you.
I am waiting an a cheque to clear before I can make my payment (Thursday 29/01 latest) but as soon as I have some details I would be glad to share with you guys.
Thanks again for the welcome into the community, getting my hands on an Osborne Chief is all I can think about at the moment :)
Speak Soon
Sam
thkidd - Posted - 01/27/2009: 07:29:01
Hey Chief, I caught a few glimpses of you and Bobby on one of the "Country Family Reunion" shows last week. I have my DVR set to record them all, so I'm not sure when it actually came on. Seems like I remember them saying that the shows were actually taped back around 2001 or 2003? So far, they haven't let you two sing or play, but I keep watching and hoping they will.
I'll bet those shows were a blast. I've really enjoyed watching them; there are a lot of great stars from the past on there, too many of which are no longer with us.
Darrell
"Measure your wealth not by the things you have but by the things for which you would not take money."
TheChief - Posted - 01/27/2009: 09:20:37
Hey Ron...Email an address with a check for about $20 and you'll have it in no time. That simple. I'm not sure of the price, but that would include postage and if it's off I'll send you the balance. Forgot to tell you to include the size. 
Chiefbanjo@comcast.net
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Edited by - TheChief on 01/27/2009 09:26:05
TheChief - Posted - 01/27/2009: 09:33:21
The Opry reunion shows were probably the most enjoyable part of this business I've experienced..or at least one of...
I wish I could remember when they were filmed but without going back through records I just cant. They are available on DVD now. A gentleman, Larry Black, was responsible for doing all that and that will most likely go down in history as one of the most important projects ever attempted, and completed, just as he envisioned. It was great fun for us all and I'm thankful to have been a small part of it.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
BlueBanjo28 - Posted - 01/28/2009: 09:24:21
[quote]Originally posted by ProudChiefOwner
Hello everyone,
sorry for barging in on this post -- but I think the banjo to Scotland is for myself.....I really cant wait to get my hands on it. :)
Well, don't feel like you are the outsider! This music came from Scotland at least partly! A lot of your relatives are probably around here. 
Learn at least one new tune each week. Try Bill Monroe''s instrumentals.
maverick - Posted - 01/28/2009: 19:53:06
I have got just about all of the opry reunion videos on VHS and they are worth every penny... It was great to see Sonny on Bobby on there.
Lifes a Garden Dig it !!
Woolpersteve - Posted - 02/02/2009: 10:35:16
Sonny,
I've been busy loading all of my Osborne Brothers CDs on my new phone.I finished and have pretty much memory left .
You all planning any new CDs anytime soon?
Steve
"The Dude abides"
drandle - Posted - 02/02/2009: 12:30:26
I have Chief #15 and it still sounds great. It's ready for a fret job though, i'll have to get it ready to send to Frank.
Just wanted to say Sonny, that my father in law is a great fan of yours and the Osbornd Bros., and one of the highlights of his life was when I brought him to meet you in McAllester Oklahoma at the festival there right before I picked up my Chief back in 1999. He was so impressed that you actually knew me by name. He still talks about that to this day!!
Thanks Sonny!
Don Randle
apherigo - Posted - 02/02/2009: 12:36:04
Just took Cheif #75 to my first jam on Saturday and here is a quote from the jam's blog site from the dobro player:
"You missed out on... meeting Aaron w/ a very loud banjo. I think he has an amp hidden in there. Amazing what quality materials and workmanship can do to amplify the sound and improve upon it."
I wish he would have said, "what a great banjo player", but... you get the credit Sonny!!!
Aaron
North Carolina
--------------------
Maple Chief #75
recokin - Posted - 02/02/2009: 23:08:50
Hi Chief,
My friend got great Chief #125 yesterday.
The Tribe is multiplying in Japan now.
Koji
#123
Edited by - recokin on 02/03/2009 18:40:27
aj_fuller - Posted - 02/06/2009: 08:30:09
Greetings all,
Sonny, any update on how the book project is coming? I (and I am sure all of us here on the Chief thread) am excitedly awaiting its completion, but I will try to limit my pestering to quarterly requests for updates!
Thanks,
A.J.
apherigo - Posted - 02/06/2009: 09:02:14
quote:
Originally posted by recokin
My friend got great Chief #125 yesterday.
The Tribe is multiplying in Japan now.
Koji
#123
Koji,
I'll be in Yokohama from May 14 - 24 on business. Any suggestions on where to see some bluegrass music?
I'm bringing my 19yo daughter and she has started the Shamisen and would like to see some traditional music. Any suggestions?
Aaron
North Carolina
--------------------
Maple Chief #75
BlondeChief - Posted - 02/06/2009: 13:27:14
Hi Don Randle!
Where have you been, you hunka hunka banjo LUV??? Last time I saw you, you were playing BASS. You are SOOOOOO busted!
Cindy
Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 4040 Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
|
Feeds
