jaysails - Posted - 05/24/2010:  10:03:33

Sonny,
Sounds like maybe I better bring it down to camp.
I just delayed the other conflict. Guess I got my priorities messed up for a minute.
Best-Jay

TheChief - Posted - 05/25/2010:  09:47:30

I'll be here...

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

laceyth9 - Posted - 05/28/2010:  20:51:24

Hey Chief!

Great series for the Celtics and Rondo. Hope he's not hurt too bad. Should get some rest now before the finals. Sure was a physical series.

Congrats to the Celts fans.

Tim L.
Maple Chief #5

The Pope - Posted - 05/30/2010:  10:24:25

Lakers in six...

TheChief - Posted - 05/31/2010:  07:54:54

Well..I'm all Boston. If I could be from someplace else, it would be Boston. If I could live someplace else, it would be near The Commons in Boston. Lakers may win, but then Miami, Cleveland, and Orlando were all supposed to win.
And, Rondo is from Louisville, and played college in Lexington..Bill Monore is from Kentucky..I think that's telling us something. I don't know what, but something.

Happy, SAFE, Memorial day...God bless our country and the troops who keep it safe.

s

I'm from Hyden, Kentucky!!!!! (And proud of that too!!) Boston Kentuicky...that would be the ticket.

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Edited by - TheChief on 05/31/2010 08:03:31

pickerjim - Posted - 05/31/2010:  11:19:25

Sonny...Howdy from Jim from Canada...Glad to hear all is well with you..!!

TheChief - Posted - 05/31/2010:  18:57:37

I'm fine, thank you. Lots of damage to this area, but thank God, not here.

s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Woolpersteve - Posted - 06/01/2010:  07:08:54

Sonny,
Lots of good comes out of Kentucky .It is The Bluegrass State ,although its officially a Commonwealth.
Steve

TheChief - Posted - 06/10/2010:  07:42:51

Our Banjo camp this fall (Oct. 15-17) will be the best ever I think.
We have Jens Kruger, Kristin Benson, Tom Adams, Bill Emerson, Tony Trishka, Bill Evans, Ned Luberieki, Me, and Cindy, Great food, (Mad Platter) and The American Flag WILL be present.
If I left anyone out I apologize.
s

Edited by - TheChief on 06/10/2010 07:44:13

Woolpersteve - Posted - 06/10/2010:  07:54:18

Killer line-up Sonny.I reckon I'll pop down again.
Steve

Banjo Stan - Posted - 06/14/2010:  04:38:32

I was going to take this year off....but, again you've made it too irresistible to turn down.

TheChief - Posted - 06/14/2010:  16:20:39

Jens Kruger is a complete banjo (music) genius.

s

Goldstarman - Posted - 06/14/2010:  17:15:12

Man oh man aint he? He is at the top of the heap, must keep that thing in his hands all the time.....I love his playing.

TheChief - Posted - 06/15/2010:  06:51:10

Bill Emerson is a legend...and good guy.
and one of the all time great banjo players.
and a very patient teacher.

s

Edited by - TheChief on 06/15/2010 13:06:15

R.C. Stern - Posted - 06/15/2010:  13:57:35

Sonny,

The only problem I can see with that line-up is having to wait four months until we can enjoy it. Thanks for putting together another amazing line-up.

Rick

banjoman69 - Posted - 06/16/2010:  13:02:43

I don't want this to sound like I don't have a life, but I have been going to the camp since it's inception and as soon as it is over, big letdown and start counting down to the next year... I send the money to Cindy as soon as she posts she is accepting it to get in for the next one.. got it bad.. love the environment, people and Sonny is a hoot.... good true blooded American.

TheChief - Posted - 06/17/2010:  06:38:29

Kristin Benson is a two time IBMA "banjo player of the year" award winner and a great teacher.

s

TheChief - Posted - 06/17/2010:  06:40:07

Good looking banjo Rick...GOOD LOOKING indeed.

s

Woolpersteve - Posted - 06/17/2010:  06:52:50

What kind of banjo picture did you post up there Rick ; ) ?
I finally figured out how to change my profile picture and snuck in a picture of me playing this Chief banjo I got a little while back.
Steve

TheChief - Posted - 06/17/2010:  07:09:38

Steve..Yet another great looking banjo...Where are they coming from..He asks!

s

Woolpersteve - Posted - 06/17/2010:  07:47:25

Sonny,
I know a guy...
Steve

kathy315 - Posted - 06/17/2010:  10:40:06

Stan,you'd better not miss it!! I am trying to get Jeff,Ernie and Mike to come down...

Banjo Stan - Posted - 06/18/2010:  13:07:30

If I can make it I probably won't drive with my toys this time. At least not by myself again.
Flying is such a hassle but it's the way I'll go I guess. Great lineup of teachers as always!

TheChief - Posted - 06/23/2010:  06:17:59

Stan I look forward to seeing all of you. Drive, fly, walk, whatever, so long as you all get here safe.
October is coming sooner than we think..along with my 73rd birthday. YIKES!!!

s

intune - Posted - 06/23/2010:  19:05:45

Sent in my check today. Can't wait!

Roy5string - Posted - 06/24/2010:  11:15:19

Mr Chief,
Could you tell me what was the first recordings
you made after you got the Granada?I was told
it was the Bluegrass Collections.
Thanks
Roy

Woolpersteve - Posted - 06/25/2010:  04:33:57

Sonny,
Five in the first round-think that helps recruiting?
Steve
PS for the rest , its a Kentucky thing,sorry.

TheChief - Posted - 06/26/2010:  06:45:30

The first recordings I made with the Granada were in fact Bluegrass Collection. However, the first recordings it was used on after I bought it were done by The Pinnacle Boys with Larry Mathis (The Banjothon guy) playing. I produced that album and just couldn't wait to hear how it sounded on record. It's certainly a great banjo in my opinion.

s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Edited by - TheChief on 06/29/2010 07:39:00

TheChief - Posted - 06/26/2010:  06:48:44

Five Bluegrass boys in the first ain't bad. With that going for him, the best will be recruiting Cal and yep, it's a Kentucky thing...and so am I!

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

R.C. Stern - Posted - 06/29/2010:  05:51:14

Sonny and Steve,

Sorry, for the delay. I was gone teaching a class in Wyoming for a couple of weeks. No email. No Internet. Don't have a cell phone. Very peaceful.

The picture on my entries is cribbed from a banjo dealer's website! Back in the day I was a pretty accomplished photographer. But I have not really made the switch to digital. So theft has taken over from talent.

Rick

TheChief - Posted - 06/29/2010:  07:37:55

Pretty good theft though.

s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

MisChief - Posted - 06/29/2010:  10:13:28

Banjo Camp registration form
(save to desktop, print and mail)

Edited by - MisChief on 06/29/2010 10:35:48

 

Banjo Stan - Posted - 07/01/2010:  18:26:11

I've had to stop practicing banjo for a couple of weeks due to tennis elbow.
Played Tammy Swinette yesterday and today; the arm felt good, my playing was a little rusty...but man, did she sound sweet!

TheChief - Posted - 07/02/2010:  06:52:16

Hey Stan..you gonna bring that one with you?

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
P O Box 647
Hendersonville, TN 37077
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Banjo Stan - Posted - 07/04/2010:  04:35:29

Of course, Sonny!
"You don't leave your best girl home on a Saturday night!" She's settled in great and is a joy to play:)

TheChief - Posted - 07/04/2010:  06:07:49

That's good..I'm anxious to see/hear it.

s

MisChief - Posted - 07/11/2010:  10:32:04

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY the website is fixed!!!!
Many thanks to dear Erica!!

sonnyosborne.com

Edited by - MisChief on 07/11/2010 10:32:24

Minnepicker - Posted - 07/13/2010:  18:49:39

Hi all, I own Chief #119. It's maple. I'd love to trade for a mahogany if anyone's having buyers remorse. Let me know. Send me a private message.

Thanks,
Dan

Banjo Stan - Posted - 07/14/2010:  03:15:16

There's no such thing as "buyer's remorse" with a Chief. Only regret that you can't have them all. Good luck, Dan. My Mahog is a special banjo; I'm sure other Chief owners feel the same about theirs.

Woolpersteve - Posted - 07/16/2010:  16:52:07

Stan, Allow me to become the first "ditto banjo head".
Steve

Minnepicker - Posted - 07/17/2010:  17:28:05

I agree, it's a nice banjo that definitely has the sound. I wanted to try a maple and figured I'd go with the best. Just moved into an apartment though and can't have two banjos around. I think the only thing I'd get rid of my Hatfield for is a mahogany chief.

TheChief - Posted - 07/21/2010:  20:43:03

Smart man that Minnepicker.

s

Banjo Stan - Posted - 07/23/2010:  20:57:36

Hey Sonny, Tribe and y'all,
I just wanted to share with you what was going on with my life lately; after all, I do consider you family.

My first born, Matt is my business partner and band mate and pretty much my best friend; He recently found out that he and his new bride are expecting twin babies! I couldn't be more excited! She is his perfect soul mate. The way they perform together musically is amazing. I'm ready to start teaching them banjo already, but they won't arrive till the end of February.

I'm hoping I can still make it to Nashcamp, but a lot of unanticipated expenses have come my way. I can't wait to be a Grand Pappy!
Blessings to you all,

Pappy

Banjov1 - Posted - 07/23/2010:  21:24:58

Hey Sonny,

I'm in love with your playing on "Up This Hill and Down". When you play that do you tune your 4th and 2nd strings to a C? I guess what would be referred to as a double C tuning?

thx
T

Woolpersteve - Posted - 07/24/2010:  04:56:45

That is great news Stan! If the twins are boys I am thinking Sonny & Bobby as names .What do you think?

TheChief - Posted - 07/24/2010:  15:51:10

Tony..Tune the banjo to D tuning and then drop the whole thing two steps..You're in D tuning but actually playing in C.

OK?

s

bhrb75 - Posted - 07/24/2010:  16:39:15

Sonny you wouldn't "tole" me that, you made me learn it on my own. Ha ha Hope you're doing well.

B.

Minnepicker - Posted - 07/24/2010:  17:16:08

Did you hear that everyone? The MAN says I'm smart. :-)

Banjov1 - Posted - 07/25/2010:  06:43:12

Hey Sonny, thanks for getting back to me. I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with D tuning. Is normal D tuning (A D F# A D)? So then when you drop it 2 steps you'd be playing (G C E G C)?

thanks again
T