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Sultans of Claw - Posted - 10/27/2009: 04:31:29
Proof, positive that you are indeed everyone's friend! Thanks, Craig.
Lee Callicutt
frailin - Posted - 10/27/2009: 06:09:03
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, folks. You humble me!
No, I'm not doin' this for fame or fortune, but I AM living out a dream; to go, see and commune with these great banjo builders! And I'm more'n happy to have people come along (it's certainly more fun). Besides, I can't help myself! So I'm doin' this because I can... and I want to. And I'm thrilled you want to join in.
I have to admit, I LOVE community. The more we can make of it, the more we can draw each other together, the better for all of us. Whether it's banjos, autism or ??, we need to be reminded that we have much in common with each other, more to appreciate than divide. And in drawing together to share, there's strength... enormous strength (and encouragement).
There's a new book out by Dr. Mehmet Oz called Blue Zones. It's about places around the globe where people live to ripe old age (upwards of 100 YO). The book highlights the commonalities. There are two in particular that caught my eye. Beyond a constant "motivation/purpose for being" there's COMMUNITY. These folks delight in meeting with others (family and beyond) for a daily decompression... and it apparently suits them. It's certainly better than sitting silent, watching mindless television. Well, that community is kinda what we got here at BHO.
The older I get, the more I appreciate the people in the farming communities of my youth (northwest Iowa). These forums would be the next best thing.
Thanks for being a part of BHO, folks. You're making this place the COMMUNITY we all need to help us be better human beings.
Craig
"Gospel. The most powerful music in this world and the next."
  
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www.myspace.com/frailin
www.myspace.com/singletonstreet
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&
www.autismhangout.com
Edited by - frailin on 10/27/2009 07:19:50
Pepper Laing - Posted - 10/27/2009: 12:31:14
Thanks, and by the way I enjoyed the last one, and right after it was over I watched a tv show about the place he used to live, Arcata california. Not sure how to spell. It was called Pot city USA, what a coincidence
www.myspace.com/pepperlaingt...nestarkillers
frailin - Posted - 10/28/2009: 13:24:00
Ok! We got a show to announce!
Mr. Brooks Masten is up for takin' us all on a tour of his shop... and more! I didn't ask him, but I don't think he'd mind me sharing what else he has in store for us. Here's an excerpt from his email:
quote:
Hi Craig,
So far I plan to do a segment on stretching and maintaining a skinhead, since I get alot of questions about that. I will also do a segment on old silverspun rims and the different ways different makers made them. I have a small arsenal of them. And I also have a show and tell planned, showing the old banjos I own that have inspired my ideas in making banjos thus far.
I'll try and get Earl White in here to play some tunes with me. I will have some unexpected commercial breaks from "our sponsers" and maybe even a circus act in the driveway at some point. Ridiculous phony jigs will appear along the way, etc... Along with the real jigs of course.
Brooks
Wow! Are you jazzed about this? I am! So put this on your calendars (*corrected 11/2*): BROOKS MASTEN WEBINAR, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH, 7P CST
Watch it live at: WWW.LIVESTREAM.COM/FRAILINFLIXI hope his circus has some ball-balancing seals. I like that act. Or maybe an organ grinder with a monkey.  Oh! One more thing... I almost forgot thinkin' of monkeys and all... Brooks wants to know what other questions you might have that he can address. It's ok to list them in this thread as both of us will be reading it before the show. Or, you can save it and send it in via chat during the Webinar. Surprises are usually more fun that way.  ------------------- "Gospel. The most powerful music in this world and the next." www.frailin.comwww.myspace.com/frailinwww.myspace.com/singletonstreetwww.myspace.com/eelpouts& www.autismhangout.com
Edited by - frailin on 11/02/2009 17:36:51
harvey - Posted - 10/29/2009: 13:35:11
I wanna know where he bought that shirt!
mandolin123 - Posted - 11/04/2009: 11:58:17
I like this.
Hot dang, it works right.
Ron Ortegel - Posted - 11/09/2009: 08:05:40
Hey Craig,
This is great!!
Thanks for doing it.
Solo - Posted - 11/11/2009: 14:36:32
Yep, Craig is incredible.
I'm looking forward to this whole series!
Cottonmouth - Posted - 11/11/2009: 18:22:42
Thanks for bringing us an intimate look into banjo-building by the various craftsmen. It is amazing to see the personal uniqueness being imparted into these instruments. It is almost beyond expectation to have a banjo built with custom-made hardware, as Brooks does in his small, but efficient shop. I'll be looking forward to the rest of the series to see what ideas other builders have dreamed up. Thanks again, Craig; you have provided us with further knowledge as well as entertainment.
"Look upward; He IS coming back!"
"What happens in heaven, stays in heaven"
J-Walk - Posted - 11/11/2009: 20:28:30
Another great job, Craig. I really enjoyed that.
Viper - Posted - 11/12/2009: 07:50:02
These are very interesting and inspiring, Craig. Thanks.
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Right way or wrong way, I just want to play the banjo SOME way.
Bisbonian - Posted - 11/12/2009: 09:38:54
Wow, Craig. I missed it live (playing grandpa), but I caught the archived version later. Fantastic show. Interesting, and inspiring, yes. Humbling, too.
"When Banjos are Outlawed, only Outlaws will have Banjos."
rteale - Posted - 11/12/2009: 21:03:21
Craig, once again this was fantastic.
Thanks again for doing such a marvelous job.
Ray
deso - Posted - 11/13/2009: 06:37:03
Craig,
Thanks! I didn't get to watch Brooks live, but managed to catch the archive last night. What a kick! For anybody who wonders, I can attest to the quality and beauty of Brooks' instruments. Here's some pics...
http://www.banjohangout.org/myhango...asp?id=11255
frailin - Posted - 11/18/2009: 18:38:32
Wow! Was THAT fun!
Tom makes an extraordinary banjo... and thanks to that front-row-seat tour, now you know why! Having Barry St. Mane (another BHO member) there to play those beauties at the end was just icing on the cake. Thanks Tom and Barry!
Here's a link to the Nechville Banjo show we just finished. Thanks guys (and gals) for your interactive chat!
http://www.livestream.com/frailinfl...pectheight=3
One other way you can access this program is to go to www.livestream.com/frailinflix, click on the On-demand button under the video player, open up The Banjo Hangout BANJO BUILDER Series file and click on Nechville Banjos.
What fun! Thanks for watching!
frailin - Posted - 11/23/2009: 07:06:01
Ok, then! It's Ome coming up...
Wednesday (12/9) at 8P CST. That's an hour later than usual.
Same place as always: www.livestream.com/frailinflix
Due to some technological limitations, we won't be able to see the the back of the shop THIS time (wi-fi won't carry that far), so we'll plan that for the future. HOwEVEr! What Chuck and Tanya have in mind will probably quickly take your mind off what the shop looks like. We're going to be talking about some upcoming Special Edition Ome banjos... and the 50 anniversary issues due NEXT year.
This is gonna be good!
See you Wednesday night.
Craig
Edited by - frailin on 12/08/2009 10:41:39
howseth - Posted - 12/07/2009: 13:55:25
Great. But if we are busy at that time: can we hear it later- what is the link to the recording?
Howard
frailin - Posted - 12/07/2009: 14:08:34
quote:
Great. But if we are busy at that time: can we hear it later- what is the link to the recording?
Howard
No problemo. If you can't make the live show, you can see the recorded version at: www.livestream.com/frailinflixThe most recent show will be on the left, right below the video screen.
Edited by - frailin on 01/20/2010 16:22:41
Tanya - Posted - 12/08/2009: 17:36:33
Hi Everyone!
Chuck Ogsbury, a.k.a. Ome Banjos' boss, will be talking on the Banjo Builders' Webinars tomorrow, 9 pm EST. He'll talk about how he got into this business - now 50 years! - and might give a few previews of new banjo models.
See you soon!
Tanya
chip arnold - Posted - 12/08/2009: 18:18:18
Hello friend, it's good to see your smiling face on here :-) How's wintertime in Co.?
Tanya - Posted - 12/09/2009: 10:40:41
Hello Chip!
It's been very cold and we are all well so far! I hope you are well too.
Tanya
Solo - Posted - 12/09/2009: 13:20:48
Craig, once again thanks for putting this remarkable series together. I wouldn't miss this for the world.
Tanya and Chuck ... thank you as well.
steelhead - Posted - 12/09/2009: 19:38:53
Craig, Chuck, and Tanya....thanks so much for your contribution to the banjo community. This is way cool!!!!!!
chip arnold - Posted - 12/09/2009: 20:04:51
Oh that was just the best evening I've had in a while. I love my OME and I love those Ogsburys! Just plumb warm and fuzzy, it was :-) Such great stories and such a history. Craig, I just can't thank you enough.
howseth - Posted - 12/09/2009: 21:11:04
Thoroughly enjoyed that Craig; and very dramatic with those Skype 'moments' of terror. 
Howard
ramjo - Posted - 12/10/2009: 05:24:17
Thank you Chuck. Thank you Tanya. It's great to hear validation from the creator of my integrated-tone-ring Jubilee that it's one of his favorites too. Thank you Craig for doing this series. I know it's a lot of work, but you look like you're having fun. And it sure is fun for many of us hanger-outers.
GSCarson - Posted - 12/10/2009: 06:28:34
Thanks Craig for putting this together and hosting, very enjoyable. Chuck and Tanya are really great folks. It was fun to hear Chuck talk about the old days, and he barely scratched the surface of all of the special banjos and inovations he's done over the years. OME has a few more really unusual and special one off banjos coming for the 50th that he didn't even get into last night. 2010 should be a special year for OME banjos, and thanks again for the series.
bluemule_77 - Posted - 12/10/2009: 09:05:44
I'm watching the recorded version now. Interesting that the engraving was done by a guy from Crockett Bits & Spurs. Don't know how many of you know it, but Crockett merchandise has become pretty collectible but is still much in use by working cowboys as well. I'm sorta astounded to think my set of 1953 Crockett spurs have a roundabout kinship to my 1998 Ome.
BM
Tanya - Posted - 12/10/2009: 10:22:39
Hello Everyone!
We had a great time last night. Thanks Craig for helping Ome Banjos leap into 21st century technology. And thanks to you folks for supporting banjo builders. We love what we do!
Tanya
Ome Banjos
edsnyder - Posted - 12/10/2009: 10:32:13
I watched the recorded version today also. The obvious joy that I see every time I visit Ome was very evident in the video.
Wonderful people doing wonderful things.
Thanks Chuck and Tanya for sharing, and for making my Lovely Sweetgrass.
Ed e
omiimii - Posted - 12/16/2009: 16:07:22
i think two builders who would be cool to see in your series
would be greg galbreath of buckeye banjos and jeff delfield of
deep creek strings.
frailin - Posted - 12/18/2009: 07:12:24
And Janet Deering confirms they too would like to take us on a tour (and share stories).
Whee!!
frailin - Posted - 12/19/2009: 17:59:15
Ok! Looks like we'll be headin' to the west coast for the next two Webinars. Got some Cali-forn-i-a Banjo Builders lookin' to kick off the new year in style!!
On Tuesday, January 12th at 7P CST, Colin Vance will be talkin' banjos and take us on a virtual tour of his fine establishment.
And a week and a day later - Wednesday, January 20th at 7P CST, Bob Flesher - (Dr. Horsehair his'self) will do the same.
 
Mark yer calendars now!
omiimii - Posted - 01/10/2010: 09:55:51
quote:
Originally posted by omiimii
i think two builders who would be cool to see in your series
would be greg galbreath of buckeye banjos and jeff delfield of
deep creek strings.
jeff menzies would be pretty cool too!
frailin - Posted - 01/12/2010: 06:30:56
Gorgeous work...
And a very liberating perspective...
Please join me tonight for a live conversation with banjo builder Colin Vance.
www.livestream.com/frailinflix
The fun starts at 7P CST.
PS - You can preview Vance's work at his NewLY launched website: http://vancebanjos.com
Edited by - frailin on 01/12/2010 06:35:06
frailin - Posted - 01/18/2010: 17:24:15
Bob Flesher this Wednesday. An amazing builder and a player.
Don't miss this one! It will be the last Banjo Builder Webinar for a while.
Craig
troy_nov1965 - Posted - 01/20/2010: 09:34:08
i would like to see Greg Galbreath of Buckeye banjos and Chris Via
both local guys )
frailin - Posted - 01/20/2010: 12:08:07
quote:
i would like to see Greg Galbreath of Buckeye banjos and Chris Via
Troy
Hey Troy. I contacted Greg. He'd like to but is limited by technology. I've also decided tonight's show is the last one I'm going to do for a while. Might pick it up again sometime in the future, though. Craig
frailin - Posted - 01/20/2010: 18:40:01
For unknown reasons, the sound dropped out of Bob Flesher's webinar tonight around 5 minutes in. It just as mysteriously came back about 10 minutes in. Dunno. But it's worth waiting it out. His discussion of necks was superb.
Here's a direct link to his show: http://bit.ly/6Z7vjO Page: 1 2
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