Scott Barnbilly56 Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @7:17:27 AM

Looking forward to playing like that

kevinwholmes Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @7:34:03 AM

Thanks. I usually play 2/3-finger style, which lends itself very well to "classic" or "guitar-style" playing. I usually use nylon strings too. 2/3-finger is fairly common in NC. If you're interested in learning more about the style, contact Gail Gillespie here on BHO. She's in NC not far from me and is the 2/3-finger style "guru" around here. I don't exactly play by the "rules" she proposes, but she'd be a great start.

tkocason Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @8:09:15 AM

Wow, That's awesome sounding! This is a new style to me, but one I will pursue.
Thanks for the post, I could listen to that all day.

kevinwholmes Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @8:25:31 AM

I forgot to mention that the instrument is a banjola, a cross between a 5-string banjo and mandola, and I love it (it has steel strings).

rjs808 Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @9:07:56 AM

Very beautiful, Kevin!

kevinwholmes Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @12:04:56 PM

Thanks all, much appreciated, by me and our dog Taffy.

VancePants Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @3:43:51 PM

Among yer best Kev'... you and the banjola were made fer each other!

kevinwholmes Says:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @4:33:20 PM

Thanks Ken. I love it, although I'm not sure all BHO members share my feelings that it qualifies to be posted on BHO, but it does usually get nice remarks anyway (I used to be biased myself until I played and owned one). The pattern has been that fewer people listen to or watch my banjola posts than my banjo posts, but I get more complimentary remarks on the banjola pieces than the banjo. Same on YouTube. I videoed "Joy to the World" about a year ago, once on banjola, and once on banjo, with the piece played exactly the same in each case. The hits on YouTube are about 3:1 in favor of the banjo.

Grumpy1 Says:
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @10:44:29 PM

That sounds really good. Tune was good and well played also. Love the dogs contribution - GRIN -

kevinwholmes Says:
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @10:53:55 PM

Thanks... one of my favorites and fun to play... my left arm jumps around a lot in this one. I'll post an old video.

goose Says:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 @1:57:22 PM

Man the tone of that banjola is something else..can be powerful but also light and sweet. nice arrangement.

kevinwholmes Says:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 @3:45:35 PM

Thank you Dave, I feel the same way about the banjola. It can be very versatile.