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recokin - Posted - 02/07/2009: 07:48:47
quote:
Originally posted by apherigo
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
Hi Aaron,
I live in the town named Kyoto.
To our regret, Kyoto is far away with Yokohama.
Then, I will introduce to you a great banjo player who live in Yokohama.
He supports the Japan tour of Tony Trischka in March.
He is sure to give you information of bluegrass on Yokohama.
Please wait for a while.
Koji
Chief #123
Loafers Glory - Posted - 02/07/2009: 07:54:54
Mornin' to you all........
If y'all think Sonny and Monroe didn't love one another....watch 'em here . Both of 'em just as devilish as they could get by with....really fun to see this..Blaine was the hoss fiddler in that band...still my fav .You and the Man were having fun Sonny....y'all enjoy..........
Loafer
apherigo - Posted - 02/07/2009: 08:02:01
Many Thanks Koji. I looked at Google Earth and Kyoto is a long way from Yokohama. You can email me at apherigo@carolina.rr.com if there is someone closer to contact. I'm still debating on bringing Chief #75 on such a long flight. Its lasted through 10-15 domestic flights (once to the bahamas) but I cringe each time I open the case at baggage claim. The Calton case seems to be doing the job though.
Aaron
North Carolina
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Maple Chief #75
R.T. - Posted - 02/07/2009: 08:02:45
Raymond, did you post a clip or something? I would love to watch them, but where???
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
R.T. - Posted - 02/07/2009: 08:50:10
Thanks Raymond, that was great.
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
Greg Earnest - Posted - 02/07/2009: 10:18:21
I was playing a gig last weekend and handed Mahogany #18 to a banjo-playing friend of mine who had not seen it before. He hit a few licks on it, his eyes got big, and he looked at me and said, "Is THAT what these things sound like?!?!?".
Why YES, yes it is. . . 
The Prewar Gibson Banjo website
http://www.earnestbanjo.com
Edited by - Greg Earnest on 02/07/2009 10:18:58
drandle - Posted - 02/07/2009: 17:48:23
Hey SWEEETNESS!!
I'm still here... been pickin more banjo lately. I've picked up a couple more students so it forces me to practice. Let me know when you come to town next so we can get together...
Love ya!!!
TheChief - Posted - 02/11/2009: 07:09:39
So, let me get this straight..."sweetness" would be in reference to Cindy??
And that has what to do with banjo playing, The Chief, Scout, Gibson protests, or Loafer's Glory???
Just joking...
And I can hear JD saying, "Yeah Right!!"
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
TheChief - Posted - 02/11/2009: 07:46:21
Sam in Scotland..The Proud Chief Owner...you should have received your banjo some time ago...and to date I don't know whether it got there in one piece or not. Appreciate you letting me know...I worry till they get home you know.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
picknman - Posted - 02/11/2009: 09:50:10
Hey Sonny, enjoy your pickin and also your posts on the HO. I recently ran across a You Tube clip taken years ago at a Berkshire Mt. festival.It featured you, Bob and Mr. Monroe doing one of my favorites, I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling. I don't think the harmony gets much better than that. To my opinion Mr. Bill could really put the power in there.
Doug
picknman - Posted - 02/11/2009: 09:50:40
Hey Sonny, enjoy your pickin and also your posts on the HO. I recently ran across a You Tube clip taken years ago at a Berkshire Mt. festival.It featured you, Bob and Mr. Monroe doing one of my favorites, I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling. I don't think the harmony gets much better than that. To my opinion Mr. Bill could really put the power in there.
Doug
picknman - Posted - 02/11/2009: 09:51:43
Hey Sonny, enjoy your pickin and also your posts on the HO. I recently ran across a You Tube clip taken years ago at a Berkshire Mt. festival.It featured you, Bob and Mr. Monroe doing one of my favorites, I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling. I don't think the harmony gets much better than that. To my opinion Mr. Bill could really put the power in there.
Doug
picknman - Posted - 02/11/2009: 09:54:21
Sorry for the multiple posts but computer went on the blink.
Doug
Loafers Glory - Posted - 02/11/2009: 16:13:24
Evenin'....
Now hold on there Mr. Awzbone...Sweetness has a lot to do with banjo pickers..You came off down here and toured Loafer's Glory with yosweetness by yoside . Banjo pickers like them "Sweetnessers"..they like pickiing "Siempre" for 'em....making 'em purr....purring...good for banjo pickers...most of 'em used to being cussed at...
Loafer
apherigo - Posted - 02/14/2009: 12:23:08
So... I was hanging out with Marie Osmond in Vegas last week and she said the Japanese word for Toilet is Banjo... that's not cool!!!
Aaron
North Carolina
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Maple Chief #75
AZJerry - Posted - 02/14/2009: 14:49:32
quote:
Originally posted by apherigo
So... I was hanging out with Marie Osmond in Vegas last week and she said the Japanese word for Toilet is Banjo... that's not cool!!!
Aaron
North Carolina
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Maple Chief #75
Actually the word is "benjo". Spent a long time in Japan. "Benjo" is really not socially accepted, (considered slang or "low class").
AZJerry
I''m not sharp, the band''s flat!
recokin - Posted - 02/15/2009: 05:56:41
quote:
Originally posted by apherigo
she said the Japanese word for Toilet is Banjo... that's not cool!!!
Exactly
So Japanese banjo players pronounce a banjo with "bunjo".
Koji
Chief #123
TheChief - Posted - 02/15/2009: 07:32:43
You people are so full of it I don't believe a word you say!!!!! But a lovely bunch to deal with and call friends.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
don wiseman - Posted - 02/15/2009: 15:38:00
Maybe someone in Japan used a banjo pot for a pot and then was so relieved, the term caught on. Remember, "crap" derived from a guy in England named Thomas Crapper, who was a porcelain chamber pot and later, toilet fixture dealer.
DW
thkidd - Posted - 02/16/2009: 08:43:52
That picture on the left really doesn't even look like Marie Osmond. I would have never guessed that it was her. She sure seems like a very nice person (on TV).
Darrell
"Measure your wealth not by the things you have but by the things for which you would not take money."
ProudChiefOwner - Posted - 02/17/2009: 07:23:31
Hello,
The Chief arrived nice and safe on the Friday, I dont quiet know what to say !
This thing is like some kind of turbo charged banjo, it rings like a... I dont know what, but its something else. So at last, a Proud Chief owner of Maple#280 :)
quote:
Originally posted by TheChief
Sam in Scotland..The Proud Chief Owner...you should have received your banjo some time ago...and to date I don't know whether it got there in one piece or not. Appreciate you letting me know...I worry till they get home you know.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Woolpersteve - Posted - 02/17/2009: 07:44:07
PCO,
The fun is just starting!
Congratulations and welcome to the Tribe .
Steve
PS talk to me before Sonny floats any wager ideas to you.
"The Dude abides"
Edited by - Woolpersteve on 02/17/2009 08:50:09
drandle - Posted - 02/17/2009: 09:47:37
quote:
Originally posted by TheChief
So, let me get this straight..."sweetness" would be in reference to Cindy??
Oh Yeah... Cindy is definitely the Sweetest gal I know!!!
R.T. - Posted - 02/17/2009: 14:05:28
ProudChiefOwner, glad your banjo arrived safetly and in one peace. I hope you have as much fun as I am having breaking your new banjo in. I was so worried about something happening to my banjo during shipment that I decided to pick it up. I was lucky and Sonny's wife met me half way. Keep us informed how that banjo breaks in.
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
R.T. - Posted - 02/23/2009: 18:28:34
ProudChiefOwner, Still waiting on a report of your new banjo. Let us know how you like it.
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
ProudChiefOwner - Posted - 02/24/2009: 08:19:05
Hello,
I love it, can't put it down ! The pictures don't do it justice, it's beautiful, so much detail.
About to order some new strings, any recommendations ? How long you had yours Ron ?
But yea, its awesome. Just need a band now........
Mind if I email some stupid questions about the banjo to you ? 
Thanks
Sam
Edited by - ProudChiefOwner on 02/24/2009 08:56:28
Iderhobanjer23 - Posted - 02/24/2009: 09:08:35
Hope all is going well with The Chief and all the owners out there!
Luke in Idaho
Friends, there is a genocide going on. Do what you can to stop it, before we regret inaction.
www.savedarfur.org
"There comes a time when we must say, ''Never again.''" -- John Edwards
R.T. - Posted - 02/24/2009: 11:35:16
Sam, glad you like it. Any questions you might have feel free to e-mail me or just post them here on the hangout. Sam, I have only had mine a little over three and a half months.
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
Edited by - R.T. on 02/24/2009 11:37:34
ProudChiefOwner - Posted - 02/25/2009: 10:35:34
Thanks TIm,
I'll order them up this week, reading about them people really seem to like them so thanks !
Ron sent you a private email, hope thas ok.
Thanks
sam
R.T. - Posted - 02/25/2009: 11:17:55
Sam, received your e-mail and replied already. If you don't receive it let me know.
BANJOS ARE FUN
Ron Terrell
TheChief - Posted - 03/02/2009: 07:12:48
Man this cold sickness that's going around right now has been here and on the way somewhere else. First time I've been sick in over two years. Getting better now..slow, but somewhat better. Things are rather quiet banjo wise..I guess the economy has us all a little scare...me too.
I made a short trip to Kinston, NC.with the Grascals and tried to hear one of their shows but for the sound person, was nearly impossible..Saw some of Ronnie Reno too..same thing. Heard Kristin play some pretty agressive stuff..she can play...and, the Chief she plays sounds pretty good too.
Not to be confused with PROgressive...just good hard banjo picking..by agressive I mean she took control of the banjo while she was at the mic.
They (The Grascals) are really good.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Edited by - TheChief on 03/02/2009 07:19:04
laceyth9 - Posted - 03/02/2009: 07:16:47
Since we've not had a post in a while, I'll throw one out for my fellow Chief owners and players.
I just purchased a JD Crowe version of the Blue Chip thumbpick (Medium) and I really like it. There's a couple of threads talking about it, but I wanted to pass along some feedback from a Chief player. Its expensive, but high quality. Our banjos are top notch as well as our accessories (strap, capo, etc.). Why shouldn't our picks be equally as high quality. Before you knock it, try one out. Its very nice, and Charlie Cushman thinks so too.
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
Woolpersteve - Posted - 03/02/2009: 07:50:04
Tim, I dont know about these picks...help me learn more.
Sonny sorry you been down with the winter crud .It'll pass brother then its all up from there.
Steve
"The Dude abides"
laceyth9 - Posted - 03/02/2009: 09:29:02
Steve,
The picks are high-tech ceramic and are glass smooth. Very fast on the strings with virtually no pick noise. They just came out with the thumb pick. They've had guitar and mandolin picks for a little while. They have many big-name endorsers. Here's the link to their site http://www.bluechippick.net/
The picks are an ugly brown, but they sure do sound nice. As for the thumb pick, it has a nice stainless steel band that does not slip or turn on the thumb. I went with the JD Crowe version because it is a little shorter and, for me, would cut down on the pick scratching the head. I like it. I can play as fast as I possibly can and the pick just stays put. Play as hard as I want, the pick stays put. And, no pick noise.
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
Edited by - laceyth9 on 03/02/2009 09:36:38
Woolpersteve - Posted - 03/02/2009: 11:25:25
Thanks Tim, Interesting . I 'll have to check one out up close , maybe IBMA this year.
Steve
"The Dude abides"
TheChief - Posted - 03/11/2009: 11:13:31
That is in fact The Granada...9584-2...Great banjo to say the least. Gee..that must be the early 80's...my hair is basically still black and Hank Snow, Leslie Wilburn, who are both gone, and Bobby has yet to wear his trademark "hat." Wow! Wonder where they get these videos???
Are those picks from Matt in Knoxville?? Expensive, but indestructable..or so I understand.
Thank you all for the kind words.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Woolpersteve - Posted - 03/11/2009: 11:43:22
"Are those picks from Matt in Knoxville?? Expensive, but indestructable..or so I understand"
Personally, I like to be able to destroy something every once in a while, even if by normal use.
If I felt like it , I could stomp on a thimb pick and not miss it or be too put out to replace it. I've never done that but like knowing I could .
Steve
"The Dude abides"
Edited by - Woolpersteve on 03/11/2009 13:40:58
laceyth9 - Posted - 03/11/2009: 14:35:22
Sonny,
From Matt's website:
"BlueChip Picks is a small company based in Knoville, TN. These picks are the result of the hard work and planning of Matthew Goinsgrouppic along with Allen Goins, Brian Phillips, Tyler Morris and Shain Hansard. From design to testing, this five man crew works to create the best possible product. BlueChip takes great pride in seeing our picks used to help create great music.
We have spent many long days and nights brainstorming and testing ways to make these great picks out of an amazingly expensive material and still sell them affordably, creating the best shapes, and perfecting the finish and bevel. To help solve those problems, we create our picks on industrial grade CNC machines in our professional machine shop. These machines and their operators work daily with extraordinarily close tolerances and we must hold our picks to the same standard.
One question we always hear, "Why are they brown and not blue?" BlueChip picks are not blue, but were named after our machine shop, Blue Chip Machining. They are, and will always be brown due to the properties of the material used to create them.
We trust you will enjoy playing with these great picks as much as we enjoy creating them."
I love mine!
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
RayD - Posted - 03/11/2009: 19:46:05
Boy, oh boy, don't they make it look easy! And I'm with you, Bill T. Those good sounds are what hooked me, too.
Hey, Stan! How's tricks?
Cheers,
RayD
Bill327 - Posted - 03/11/2009: 21:57:58
Just ordered a Blue Chip J.D Crowe should be here Friday, look forward to trying it out!
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Matt. 4:19
Banjo Stan - Posted - 03/12/2009: 04:13:25
Howdy Ray,
I went to Cabin Fever in VA last weekend and picked up a 62 Kay M1 Bass.
She's real Purdy! Sounds great too! I'm running out of space in my music room.
Hope all is well
Stan Robins
banjoman69 - Posted - 03/12/2009: 04:27:00
Bill, You won't be sorry you ordered the Blue Chip pick.. it is absolutely great.
I''d rather be judged by twelve than carried by six. Gun control = perfect aim.
Bill327 - Posted - 03/12/2009: 11:40:09
Thanks for posting the vid Tank I have never seen that one, and I thought I had seen em all on youtube. And recorded the year I was born to 1967.
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Matt. 4:19
laceyth9 - Posted - 03/12/2009: 12:38:39
Good to see some traffic on this thread again. Spring is near, time to get going on the outdoor festivals.
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
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