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Steve Martin CD

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:10:59 CST

Hey folks Just purchased the Steve Martin, The Crow CD. Great tunes, big names on there too. Check it out, it's good! Terry "Banjo, one of my favorite things to pick"

Hillbilly 101

eric@banjohangout.org — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:21:01 CST

Hey James, Got your PM, but I have no way to reply to you since your preference page rejected a reply. Anyway...thanks for the offer, but Goldtone isn't on my radar. [8D] __________________________ "It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing." -Seneca

Jaw Harp Duet?!!!

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:55:22 CST

Some of y'all may have seen these fellers, but as an unrepentant supporter of these lads, I figgered there must be someone who hasn't seen it neither. This'un will show you how you can make music out of almost nothing, excepting conviction & soul! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkr1TqjpWg0&feature=related Both of 'em can play the banjo too, btw. In fact, Mr Sheesham Crowe, (thinner feller) builds some beautiful gourd banjos. Enjoy, g.

Ralph Stanley on Letterman tonight (Friday)

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:53:09 CST

Just a heads up that Ralph Stanley will be performing on Letterman tonight (11:35- 12:37 Eastern time).

Arch Top Banjo

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:15:37 CST

I have an Hofner Arch Top Banjo 5 string I purchased while stationed in Germany. What's the advantage or disadvantage of an Arch Rim compared to the Flat Rim? Like a Dog, a Banjo just wants to be played with and cared for.

help with a sale

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:23:30 CST

i have an RB-75VL in the classifieds that is a really fine instrument. i have it priced to sell, but i welcome any suggestions on how to help me move it. thanks Trayler trayler

Keith Tuner Users.....

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:35:01 CST

Do you have any problems with that style of D tuner wearing down the nut quicker? Just seems like all the tuning action would make the strings act like a saw blade on the nut. Have a great weekend! [:D][:D] 4+1=Hootnanny! O=='={::}

my new deering sierra

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:22:55 CST

i picked up my sierra from GC tonite. I do believe I am going to really enjoy this banjo for many a year. Although, I still have room in the house for more,just not the funding required to make it happen. I really do like it alot.

Adaptation of another tabs?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:43:10 CST

Reading the topic http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/161717 about plain scan of tab from published book (which I fully agree is NOT ACCEPTABLE) raised the following question: What is the minimal amount of modification of the tab made by someone else to be considered acceptable from the copyright point of view? (That means the tab is no longer copyrighted by the original creator.) a) Crazy example of "putting the capo" to the tab to make it in A instead of in G - of course this is not enough. b) Reworking the tab for different tuning (e.g. from gDGBD to gDGCD) - is the difference in one string enough, or it has to be more, e.g. from gDGBD to aDF#AD ? c) My actual case - reworking the tab for different tuning of different banjo: from gDGBD to DGdg (another examples of tunings conversion are at my automated signature below). Am I still clearly breaking the copyright of someone else by doing so? I am NOT raising this topic to get an excuse from asking for kind permission and giving proper credit to original creator of the tab, I just want to know if this is "just" ethical issue or still definitely also the copyright issue. Thank you for your opinions. Mirek _________________________________________________________________ Conversion of 5-string banjo tunings to fingerstyle tenor banjo (omit 2nd string): Open G tuning gDGBD or Sawmill tuning gDGCD => DGdg tuning of tenor banjo Classic C tuning gCGBD or Double C tuning gCGCD => CGdg tuning of tenor banjo http://www.mirekpatek.com http://www.youtube.com/user/mirekpatek Handout for workshops at Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival: http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=157944

You gotta try Apollo D tuners !

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:41:53 CST

I got mine a couple weeks ago and boy am I impressed! They indeed have no weird intonation problems like Keiths an Schallers. And they are not UGLY ! very discreet indeed. Do youself a favor and try them they are really nice.Endorsed by Lestermatt himself!!![;)]

Larry Perkins and Charlie Cushman

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:17:56 CST

I was the lucky one who purchased Charlie Cushmans Gibson from Larry Perkins.I got the banjo yesterday and EVERYTHING Larry said about the banjo in his ad is true!I have owned close to twenty high end banjos and this banjo is now my favorite.Charlie took time out from his busy schedule and set the banjo up;even putting on a new AMB head.Larry threw in 3 of his CD's full of great music!Now if I could play like Larry or Charlie I'd be all set!

Awesome Alison Brown interview...

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:54:24 CST

in Fretboard Journal this month. The interview is given by Abigail Washburn. Check it out if you get a chance. www.myspace.com/snapjacksonmusic www.myspace.com/thesecondstringquintet

November Issue of Bluegrass Unlimited?

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:10:13 CST

Did anyone get their November issue yet? Thanks!

My new banjo!

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:47:36 CST

http://www.banjohangout.org/classifieds/detail.asp?id=31235&cid=11757 Hi folks: I bought this Nechville Phantom from Sam (Beardog) a few days ago ... at the moment it's in FedEx's care and should arrive next week. WOOOHOOO! :) I have to say that this was the best instrument buying experience I've had. Major Kudo's to the BHO and a special thanks to Sam! Cheers, Boog

I NEED PEOPLE TO EXPAND THE BANJO

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:12:47 CST

im looking for people around my age who would want to play different kinds of music in bluegrass style ( red hot chili peppers, 311, halo 2 and 3 music). when i here a song thats cool, i want to put it on the banjo and id like people my own age who are interested to message me ASAP

Article on Roscoe Holcomb

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:00:45 CST

Being a big fan of Roscoe Holcomb I've found this article very interesting. So to all those who might be interested here's the link: http://archives.nodepression.com/2002/09/stranger-in-a-strange-land/ "A man who plays the five-string banjo has got it made. It never interferes with any of the pleasures in his life." -Stringbean-

Larry Pennington memorial festival nov. 7

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:15:27 CST

the larry pennington memorial festival is this saturday november 7 starting at 4:00 at the mountian music jamboree hall in glendale springs n.c. larry was the former and long time banjo player for big country bluegrass band. glendale springs is located on hwy 16 north out of wilkesboro nc. the line for the bands are the white top mountain band the carolina travelers and big country bluegrass come on out and have a great time,, the weather is supposed to be great this weekend. terry m n.c. Timendi causa est nescire 4 longs and 1 short=banjer ring

Trouble downloading from "Banjo Tablature" site

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:49:12 CST

I have encountered this problem trying to access tab referenced on the BHO tab site. For many songs I am directed to a "Banjo Tablature" site. However, I've never been able to see the tab because I consistently get a message that says Real Player requires additional software--and then a note saying that additional software cannot be found. My latest attempt was to download Opus 36. No luck. Does anyone out there have a solution for this? Thanks ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The opposite of a profound truth may well be another truth. Neils Bohr

Only two more days of messages/voting!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:23:29 CST

You heard it folks, Two more days to give your ten clicks. Please visit the site and get all your votes in before friday at 9:30 am pacific. A that time, as a reward, I'll stop sending you all these messages! Look for the thumbnail photo of the stringband! Thanks, Cluny [url][http://classactcanada.com]

I Was Honored Today, But "WARNING"

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:44:40 CST

I was honored today by a friendship reuest. I gladly said yes. But, fair warning-I speak my mind-I do it eyeball to eyeball in person, and in a forum. When I am deadly serious I usually sign a post with my first lifelong nickname,"Mike" and my real last name.-so, if you care, that is how you will know that I do as well-sort of a personal committment to live by what I have said. I try to be a kind person-I do not cuss or use other filthy language on any forum , even where it may be routine for others. I do get a filthy mouth in person, but because young folks may participate in forums, I feel the obligation to refrain. Like Mark Twain, a popular person around here(didn't he die with his tongue in his cheek<G>)though, I do not avoid a good damn or hell or BS when necessary(even Will Rogers felt a "good damn or a hell, ain't hurtin' anyone." Clemens had the very similar phrase attributed to him. That surely makes sense. Both of those men were special-men of tolerance unless the thing was wicked, A. Lincoln, the same. I am not in their class, but they guide me. By education, and experience, I am a trained persuasive writer(I ain't no hillbilly, by gar, but if'n it got me good on banjo playin', I would be, quicker than a 'possum or raccoon darts his eyes away from a flashlight[(carbide lamp in younger days] and speaker-I am the most-hated- a genyuwine trial lawyer-retired judge-I didn't want to retire, judges I worked with did not want me to retire-Court Administrator for the District didn't either, nor the many lawyers who appeared before me. My short term memory was damaged by medicine(nobody's fault-a rare side effect - known and I was a rare unlucky one. When I announced this, no one saw any difference in me in trial-as a lawyer or a judge-I urged them to watch. But, I couldn't recall lots of stuff that were part of running a first class, though small, lawoffice. Calendaring, confusing dates, even, rarely, similar appearing clients. The people who reappoint were afraid-in spite of the universal support from those closest to my professional life. So, I am retired-writing a book on practical success at trial for non-lawyers and newer lawyers who think they want to do trials. If you look at my short bio-you will understand why my peers and other new lawyers who come to know me call me the Renaissance Barbarian. I am semi-crippled from racing injuries-miss it desperately-would continue to risk my life and go through the surgeries that tried to put me back together if I could-it got so I could not repair, improve, maintain and setup my sprinter all alone anymore.(Except for the Mecca of Sprint Cars and its Hall of Fame(Knoxville) and one other track, this is fender dirt car country and the crew type help migrate there). Now and then, I still try very serious criminal matters-doing it all this week, in fact. But to preserve my limited sanity, I build stringed instruments, repair, setup, and customize as well. I'm trying some banjos/conversions and have two acoustics and three electrics in progress. As I said, I am honored at the friend request and have humbly accepted it. He may come to regret it-I speak my mind-I write my thoughts-I live with the consequences. On the other hand, I enjoy sharing ideas and my specialized tools-have loaned luthier tools cross country, and have made tools on request. I'll allow as how I don't know that it would be different here. As I have said, I want to make a positive contribution to the forum in general and to individuals when I can. But, I'm definitely ORNERY-you may not want to risk your reputations. With best regards to all, Mike Tobey, aka Ol'Lefty aka Ole'Lefty and formally as J. E. Tobey III Ps-I'm exhausted as I type this and will not be correcting minor structural errors in this post-usually I'm fussy about that, but just don't have it tonight. Sorry.o'l "Don't pick it; it'll never heal"--with apologies, that always makes me grin.......... "I'm not crazy, I'm colorful." Struther Martin, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

Hatfield Celebrity and Dana Cupp at UT Homecoming

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:49:01 CST

I know there has been some discussion recently about Dana Cupp performing 'Rocky Top' With Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top Express at the UT Homecoming game on Saturday. Of course, he will be playing a Hatfield Celebrity as I understand it at halftime...Neyland Stadium holds 100,000 + and rest assured, it will be packed. Normally all UT Southeastern Conference games are nationally telecast (through a regional feed), however, this game is with the University of Memphis so it is advertised as ESPNU - not quite sure what that means...however, the kickoff time is 7 p.m. Eastern and details can be found at the following link: http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/tenn-m-footbl-sched.html And yes, I am biased - I am a UT graduate (3 times over) and a Hatfield banjo owner (several times over [:D] ) and a big fan of Bobby (and Sonny) Osborne AND Dana Cupp... Please pardon if I am repeating old news here as I have not had a lot of time to be on the Hangout recently... Bill "I've been to Georgia on a fast train..." Shaver North Georgia Bluegrass Chronicles http://bcbrown.net/bluegrass/chronicles/

Banjothon 2010

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:26:23 CST

This will be my first time attending; at which hotel do attendees generally stay? ~Julio

Banjo Belt Buckle

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:33:20 CST

I was asked the other day what I wanted for Christmas and my first answer was a Nechville Phantom which was a bit pricey so I says how about a banjo belt buckle. Well I did some searching on the net and I'm having a heck of a time finding any such thing, there are lots of guitars, fiddles, drums etc. but no banjos. Anyone know where I can find one??? Thanks Terry "Banjo, one of my favorite things to pick"

Gauging interest...

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:16:10 CST

As far as I'm concerned, a person can't have too many e-mail addresses [:)] I was wondering if anyone would be interested in being able to have: yourname@banjoholics.com or: yourname@playsbanjo.com There are plenty of banjo websites/communities out there, so (for the time being, anyway) I'm considering offering e-mail only for these domain names. My e-mail hosting includes 1GB mailboxes, IMAP/POP/SMTP/Webmail, spam filtering, etc. I'm thinking of offering this service for twenty bucks a year. That's less than a cuppa coffee a day... [;)] So would anyone be interested in a wicked cool banjo e-mail address? [img]http://homepage.mac.com/th0r/.Pictures/stealthicon.gif[/img]

Price of banjos

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:52:23 CST

OK, this is sort of a follow up on a long thread that I was following last spring. There seemed to be a somewhat general consensus (or, general prediction) that, due to the economy, the prices on banjos would bottom out by this fall....well...here we are. I haven't seen any great overall reduction in the price of banjos, either new, used, NOS, online auction, pawn shops, etc, etc, etc. A couple of days ago I came across a 2006 year instrument catalog that I had stuffed in a shelf (the retail store name I shall not mention) that had every brand from Deering to MM to RK and beyond, showing retail prices on their 'jo's at roughly 15% to 25% lower prices than at present for the same models. Yeah, I know it was three years ago but these price increases are disproportionate to the rate of inflation (at least SO FAR...lol). I just finished reading a current thread addressing the rumor that RK may be getting ready to fold. Someone mentioned that it may be due to the economy. If that's true...here's an idea RK...why not bring the prices DOWN, instead of raising them? All this talk about the poor economy creating "a buyers market" for manufactured products (not just banjos I mean...but everything..supposedly) is a bunch of bologna. Yes, I realize the increase in oil prices (shipping, in other words) have risen since '06, but still... Anyone care to comment? "This is the best of all possible worlds" - Leibniz 1710 "If this is the best of all possible worlds, I'd hate to see what the others look like" - Voltaire (paraphrased) 1759

Smithsonian Folkways recordings

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:47:48 CST

This post is for those of you who may not know about the Smithsonian Folkways recordings. This is an incredible resource for historical American music. You can buy CDs or download collections or individual songs. Prices are very reasonable - many, if not most, collections are only $9.99 to download. Here is a link to the site: [url]http://www.folkways.si.edu/[/url] Mary "Do not pray for an easy life. Pray to be stronger. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks." - Fr. Solanus Casey

Earl Scruggs Nov 7 in Chicago

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:29:55 CST

Earl Scruggs this coming Saturday November 7th to the Old Town School of Music in Chacago. Just wondering who else here may be going to Mr Scruggs? Kirmdog Character; it's what you do when nobody is watching

Washington DC, and North Virginia jams

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:51:09 CST

Anyone know of the jams in the north Virginia and west DC areas? Might be going there soon. tex

Barberville (FL) Jamboree November 7 and 8

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:33:13 CST

http://www.folkfiddle.com/barber.htm I live in the mountains..... The mountainous region of Central Florida. Sugarloaf Mountain; 312 feet above sea level. http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/photos.asp?id=20244&albumid=3256 Randy

Kristen

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:11:17 CST

anybody know ir Kristen Scott is on the HO? Thanks Maybe I should have said Kristen Scott Benson? Jim

Earl's recorded "tone" on 4 songs

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:48:48 CST

OK, got a startling reminder from the radio this weekend, of the vivid twangy tone Earl had on the original records of Earl's Breakdown (1951), Flint Hill Special and Foggy Mt. Chimes (~1953) and finally Randy Lynn Rag (~1956). Not to leave out the first Shuckin' the Corn... My question, or invitation to debate a bit, is, how much of that amazing bright twangy tone is Earl's banjo set-up and technique VS recording technology? Has anyone ever personally experienced an original flat head 5 string Granada with a skin head with that kind of "zing" in the sound? Was that the "natural" sound of his Granada with the bow tie maple neck? As much as I love the "tone" on the Foggy Mt. Banjo LP, I think most would agree it was quite a different "sound" from those earlier instrumentals on Columbia. It became deeper, more sonorous, etc. after 1959 or so. Also it sounds like Earl is playing directly into your ear, in the post-59 recordings. Whereas in the instrumentals I mention, it sounds like he's driving the notes to you from several feet away. In addition to that "sound" being different from post-1959, it's also different from the Mercury Foggy Mt. Breakdown, Pike County Breakdown and Farewell Blues. Also different from the very first Columbia records, like Come Back to Me Little Darling. Is it as simple as volume and reverb in the recording technique? Interested in what folks might have to say on this. That same banjo has sure sounded different over the years on records. Thanks. The Old Timer "This here man is such a sap, he won't hold you on his lap, unless you are an old five string banjo!" Lester Flatt singing to Pearl about Earl Scruggs as husband material

3-part Harmony - how to?

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:08:02 CST

Does anyone know any good resources or reference material that might help demystify arranging & singing 3 part harmonies? The fellers I pick with, ...well, we can seem to sort of pull it off, sometimes. But I'm not sure how, or why. Intuition & a general musical sense can guide you there sometimes, but it is pretty "hit & miss" in my world thus far. I would love to know how to sing better, and sound better, and learn a little about how it is "supposed to work." Thanks for your interest, g.

Bill Evans SF Bay Area Shows & Workshop 11/5-14

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:27:03 CST

Hi BHO Friends, Just a quick word to let you know that I'll be closing out 2009 with a series of concerts and an intro to jamming workshop with my performing partner Megan Lynch right here in my home stomping grounds of the greater SF Bay Area. These will probably be our last northern California shows for quite a few months, as we'll be traveling to other parts of the United States and Canada for shows in the winter and early spring of next year. Here's all you need to know: November 5: Berkeley, CA: Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street in downtown Berkeley. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Tickets $18.50 adv / $19.50 door. More info at www.freightandsalvage.org 510-644-2020 or info@freightandsalvage.org November 6: Santa Clara, CA: Fiddling Cricket Concerts at the Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, 2221 The Alameda, 95050. Concert begins at 8 p.m., tickets $15. For advance tickets, phone 831-475-4938 or email Dick at brundle@attglobal.net. Info at www.fiddlingcricket.com November 8: Pleasanton, CA: Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, 94566, 2 p.m. Admission is free! Info at http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library/programs-events-adult.html November 13: San Jose, CA: House concert in the Almaden section hosted by the Antes Family. Great food and drink! Concert begins at 8 p.m. Email Kerri at kerriantes@sbcglobal.net or phone 408-373-9534 for reservations. Suggested donation $20. November 14: Berkeley, CA: Bill and Megan teach "Surviving a Bluegrass Jam: A Crash Course for Beginners and Shy People", 1 to 3 p.m. at the new Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street. This workshop is open to all pickers and singers who want to gain more confidence playing with others, $25. Register at the Freight box office or phone 510-644-2020 x 1267 or email to andrea@freightandsalvage.org Info at www.freightandsalvage.org November 14: Livermore, CA: Asbury United Methodist Church, 4373 East Avenue. Oak Grove - A Family Bluegrass Band (formerly the Schwartz Family Bluegrass Band) opens. For tickets and info, phone 925-447-1950 ext. 4. Jam session at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Info at http://www.asburylive.org/ We hope to see you soon! All the best, Bill Evans www.beml.info [url][/url][url][/url] www.nativeandfine.com www.myspace.com/billevansandmeganlynch www.myspace.com/billevansstringsummit www.nativeandfinerecords.com

Tuning a 23 9/16 scale to tenor or open G ?

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:44:21 CST

I am looking at buying a short scale goldtone 5 string banjo and am wondering if there are strings that i can use that will allow me to play in either tenor or irish tenor tuning or open G 5 string tuning? Or if there are strings that allow me to play in either a bluegrass style and a tenor style on the same instrument?

I'm being sucked over to the "open back" side

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:55:17 CST

I bought a Helix rim and put it together with a Hazen neck. Two weeks later and this thing screams. It vibrates like nothing I've ever played before. It mic's better than either of my resonator banjos. It only weighs 5 pounds. I've played 6 gigs with it and it plays in the mix beyond any expectations. I look down still, and can't believe it's an open back. Like where's the battery or something? Previous to this, I've played my Goodtime, CC100R and Vega as open backs, and wasn't interested. I'd played the Goodtime and Epiphone open backs at Guitar Center, yuck. I'd even played my Calico without the resonator, ewww. Ironically, the Helix is the 13th banjo I've owned. (and first and only non factory custom build) If my house was on fire today and I could only save one banjo... I'm sorry to all you bluegrassers, but I'd grab the open back. What is happening to me?[:p] Dean

Oldtime Jams

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:32:54 CST

Any jams near chicago

Don Reno's Archtop

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:09:54 CST

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Lessons (computer) HELP

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:32:15 CST

Rob Bourassa has kindly posted FMB and CC instructions for us here on BHO and I am VERY GRATEFUL. I've tried to download them to my computer and have succeeded in that I can access them from my hard drive as long as I do not turn my computer off. AFTER re-booting and trying to access the files I get the YOUTUBE screen but it is totally black with this in the miuddle "an error occured, please try again later." Can someone help with instructions that'll help??????? Thanks In Advance..........Eugene

Kruger brothers at 12th fret Toronto

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:47:31 CST

Wednesday 11-04-09 from 1-3 pm the Kruger brothers are having a meet and greet at the 12th fret music store in Toronto.I'm thinking about attending.Anyone from the hangout planning on going?

Banjo Cruise

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:34:24 CST

Aybody have a comment on how much a person could pick up on the Ross Nickerson Banjo Cruise in Jan. Sounds like fun. I seem to need quite a bit of time to learn new songs even using tabs and wonder if three days of instruction would work for me or would I be overwhelmed with too much information. I consider myself Intermediate level with a few songs from memory and attending a few jam sessions with moderate participation. I need a lot of practice time to pick up anything new. I've about decided what works best for me is to learn new songs by tab and backup by sitting in a jam session. Phil - MO

Looking for Bluegrass players in NW Chicago burbs

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:19:08 CST

Although, I frequent the jam in Grayslake, IL off and on, I'm looking for some people to play and sing bluegrass with who want to concentrate more on bluegrass, country and some folk music. I play banjo, mandolin, guitar and am going to get more serious with fiddle. So I can play what is needed with whoever is interested. Send me a personal email and I'll respond. Thanks Doug Doug Stangle

Banjo Workshop in Paris

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:48:42 CST

I'll be in paris from November 16th to 19th. If there are enough banjo players interested, I would be more than glad to teach a workshop during that time. We would need a minimum of five students to go ahead, so if you’re interested or know anyone that might be, please email jayme@jaymestone.com and we'll get this organized. In small group settings, I like to offer a range of ideas, techniques and approaches that can be worked with by people of all levels and styles. Everyone’s welcome, beginners and advanced students alike. In the workshop we can explore right and left hand technique, ergonomics, improvisation, repertoire and backup through both traditional and modern music. Original tablature of tunes, ideas and exercises will be provided. Music is vast and there are many topics we can (and will) delve into. Students will be encouraged to choose particular topics they would like addressed in the workshop. Some possibilities include: Melodic patterns Arpeggios Phrasing Playing in different keys Béla Fleck techniques Earl Scruggs inventions John Hartford's "slidewhistle" chromatic approach Fiddlistic ideas on the banjo Fiddle tune backup Three finger single string Melodic Style Backup Modern chops and rhythmic ideas Triplets Scales and modes Reharmonization Metronome exercises African music Swedish music Jazz Bach JAYME STONE plays, composes and teaches music on the five-string banjo. He has studied with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Bill Evans and Bill Frisell. His last album, The Utmost, won the Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year and his newest release, Africa to Appalachia, was just nominated for the Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year. Stone has two instructional DVDs out on Woodhall Music and has been teaching banjo for 15 years. "There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself." J.S. BACH “A banjo will get you through a time with no money, but money won#700;t get you through a time of no banjo.” JOHN HARTFORD www.jaymestone.com www.woodhallmusic.com

Bela's banjo neck

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:42:12 CST

Does anyone know the radius on Bela's banjo neck? I have 11 degree on mine but his looks more severe.

Watch WYSH-TV by internet this Saturday 11/7/09

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:13:49 CST

This coming Saturday, November 7th, 2009 I will be sitting in on a live community TV show out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which will be broadcast by internet. Tune in to [url]www.wyshtv.com[/url] and click on the live tv feed @ 7:30pm (Eastern Time) this Saturday for the live show. The show will be recorded and repeated again later that night at 11pm, again on Sunday at 9pm, then finally shown again on Wednesday and Friday at 3:30pm. The show is David West's Ciderville Farm and Home Show produced by this small community based TV station, so it's about as cheesy as it gets, but the show has a great feel to it and a nationwide following already since starting their broadcasts earlier this year. David West was Cas Walker's banjo picker on TV in the heyday of The Mid-Day Merry Go-Round in the East Tennessee area back in the late 1950s, 60s and early 1970s. David West owns the famous Ciderville Music Barn in Clinton, TN. If you're in East Tennessee, you've heard of Ciderville Music Barn! This ought to be fun! Bluegrass on Live TV! Tune in and watch! I'm still grinnin' here [:D] --Frank

Listen to KAOS internet radio Tonight 11/5/09!

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:46:10 CST

This is so cool. Several tracks from a band I played with 20 years will be aired on internet radio TONIGHT (November 5, 2009). If you are able to listen to radio feeds via RealMedia or Media Player, then tune in this Thursday to KAOS-FM radio, Olympia, WA from 6-8pm Pacific Time (9-11pm Eastern Time) for the All Reso Radio show. http://kaos.evergreen.edu/ (Click on the "Listen" link) Here's the story, very briefly: The band I played in included Monroe Queener, a really great dobro player in the East Tennessee area for years and years (Monroe passed away in 1998). Monroe Queener was a regular fixture on East Tennessee radio for nearly 30 years. But until recently, Monroe remained relatively obscure, unknown. I found an old practice tape we made in 1990, which included some of Monroe's finest playing. I posted news of this tape, and info about Monroe Queener, to some online forums for reso guitars, and the reception has been more than I could have anticiapted. The thirst for this type of historical information is really amazing. Monroe Queener mentioned many times to me over the years I knew him that he had helped Josh Graves to learn dobro, but he never made any great fuss about it. Since finding this tape, I have learned a lot more about Monroe Queener: he actually played in a band, with Josh Graves, on Cas Walker's radios shows in the mid-to-late 1940s, which pretty much supported what Monroe had told me. In that band, Josh played guitar, and Monroe played dobro. So, this was picked up by the All Reso Radio folks, and they are dedicating Thursday's show to the historical evolution of dobro in the region, and Monroe Queener will be woven into that history, including numerous cuts from that practice tape. How cool is that? For anyone interested, I have prepared 25 cuts from these 1990 practice tapes and burned them to CD. I am making this available to anyone who asks, just email me off-list with your address and I'll mail a copy to you. Also, for all those history geeks out there, here is a link to one of the more interesting discussions regarding Monroe Queener, in which a lot of cool info was revealed about him, including links to some audio clips from radio shows in the 1960s, and historical photos (this is also where I found the photo below): http://groups.google.com/group/resoguit-l/browse_thread/thread/ff7e3a64c31ac850 Feedback, on or off list, is welcomed and appreciated. I'm grinning here [:D] Enjoy. --Frank [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/13171-138211117102009.jpg[/img] Josh Graves & Monroe Queener at a Cas Walker event Cas Walker event with Josh Graves (guitar), Monroe Queener (dobro) and most likely Jack Tullock (bass), Knoxville, Tennessee, circa late 1940s. Source: Tennessee State Library and Archives

Cadillac Sky @ Visulite Theater - Charlotte NC

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:43:39 CST

To those of you who may not know about this, but Cadillac Sky will be performing at the Visuilte Theater in Charlotte NC this Friday the 6th. Cadillac Sky has taken bluegrass to a new level, plus Matt Menefee, in regards to banjo related material, can melt the strings off. In addition, very good friends of mine, Micheal Ford Jr, and the Apache Relay will be opening for them. This group, musically, pulls their talents from the deep roots of bluegrass, while taking a different approach at Americana/roots music. Their work is truly magical...you don't want to miss it. [url]http://www.visulite.com/calendar.cfm?currentMonth=11-2009&show=823[/url] _________________________

Earl Scruggs's Archtop

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:14:54 CST

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Out of touch

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:03:26 CST

For the next week or so folks, minor surgery coming up tomorrow. I won't be able to handle email for a while either. Bart. "may your moments of need be met by moments of compassion" [url="http://haruteq.com"]free clawhammer and three finger tabs[/url] [url="http://haruteq.com/t-bvorig.htm"]royalty free original banjo tunes[/url] [url="http://banjobridge.com"]the new home for my bridge info[/url]

Hot D*mn

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:03:22 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_jOlT7RAY WOOT! Cheers, Boog

Another Class Act story on the BLuegrass Blog!

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:43:37 CST

Hey folks, Take a minute to check out the follow-up story on myself and Class Act Canada on the Bluegrass Blog. There are only five voting days left, so don't forget to visit the Class Act site and cast your 10 votes! best, Cluny Macpherson [http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/cluny-macpherson-the-banjo-picking-nurse/l]