Woolpersteve - Posted - 09/04/2010:  20:50:27

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Sonny,
Got to hear one of your Chief's live tonight .Daniel Grindstaff was playing about ten minutes from my house with Marty Raybon.Daniel can flat out play .The Chief was popping and singing .He is a fine band member too and a really nice fellow.
Good stuff.
Steve

Fairchild_11_1971 - Posted - 09/05/2010:  19:43:16

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Sorry to trail off this great thread but Where are you living now Brandon? Z

TheChief - Posted - 09/06/2010:  06:54:18

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Steve..Dan'l is good people and made of the right stuff.
Worked his way through college..picking the Chief.
GOOD friend. And he can play...yep..he can play.

s

TheChief - Posted - 09/06/2010:  06:58:29

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I went to see Dale Vanderpool Saturday. He seems to be recovering from recent surgery well. Keep him in your thoughts.

S

BlondeChief - Posted - 09/06/2010:  07:12:01

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Hello everybody! Just a note to report we are close to a sell-out at the NashCamp Osborne Banjo Camp, October 15-17. Available:
Beds for females: 2
Beds for males: 3
Opening for students staying off site: 1
If you haven't signed up yet, give me a call at 615/952-4040. See you at camp!

DG-banjo - Posted - 09/06/2010:  13:34:40

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Hey Steve, thanks again for coming out to the show. Enjoyed the visit. I hope everyone is having a good and safe labor day. I found a photo and dont know if I have got it to post right on here, but this is from the first Osborne Brothers show I attended. I was 11, and if you can tell form the picture I was extremely excited. That one show changed my perspective on music and exactly how I wanted to play forever. The other one is from the Grand Ole Opry in 2004. These two photos represent two very memorable days for me. I will never be able to say this enough but, Thanks again Chief!

Woolpersteve - Posted - 09/06/2010:  16:13:10

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Great photos Daniel. After hearing you talk about both events now I can see you were in fact one happy fella.
Steve

Loafers Glory - Posted - 09/07/2010:  06:26:31

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Mornin'...
Just look how cute Dan'l was....grinning all over hisself.....He is a fine picker,folks...pretty good feller too...proud of you Daniel..........

Loafer...

R.C. Stern - Posted - 09/07/2010:  09:42:41

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Just checking in. Are people still staying at the Comfort Inn to attend the Station Inn the Thursday night before the Banjo Retreat? Is someone planning to organize a dinner? If so count me in. What restaurant was it, by the way? See you there.

Rick

TheChief - Posted - 09/07/2010:  12:27:26

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Heck with Dan'l..look how cute The Chief looked.

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"

DG-banjo - Posted - 09/07/2010:  14:45:36

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lol thats right chief! have to give a little credit there too!

BlondeChief - Posted - 09/09/2010:  19:25:31

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Hey Rick,
We can stay at the camp Thursday night. I'll be at the Station Inn concert so I can give rides to the camp if needed!
Cindy

BlondeChief - Posted - 09/09/2010:  19:27:14

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FYI - Here's a press release that went out about the camp!

Hey, how do you get to the Grand Ole Opry? Practice, practice, practice, plus spend a weekend at NashCamp's Fall Banjo Camp in Nashville, Tennessee! 
Folks who want to make a five-string sing will want to grab that case and honkytonk it over to NashCamp October 15th through the 17th. Pickin’ and grinnin’ is taught by some of the world's finest banjo players, including Tony Trischka, Jens Kruger, Bill Evans, Bill Emerson, Tom Adams, Ned Luberecki, Kristin Scott Benson and the great Sonny Osborne.  Call 615-952-4040, or visit nashcamp.com for details.
 

Majorbanjo - Posted - 09/20/2010:  06:29:01

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Wow...can 't believe this thread was on page 3.....I've enjoyed following this thread even though I've been Chiefless ever since I traded #121 to Greg Earnest for a pristine unmolested 30's style 11.

As soon as this economy improves (or at least my little part of it)....I'm going to be in the market for a nice Mahogany or Walnut Chief.....preferrably with nickel hardware....:-)...

Trey

TheChief - Posted - 09/20/2010:  13:51:23

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We'll be ready when you are Trey.

s

ernieb - Posted - 09/22/2010:  13:21:21

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quote:

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Originally posted by Majorbanjo

Wow...can 't believe this thread was on page 3.....I've enjoyed following this thread even though I've been Chiefless ever since I traded #121 to Greg Earnest for a pristine unmolested 30's style 11.

As soon as this economy improves (or at least my little part of it)....I'm going to be in the market for a nice Mahogany or Walnut Chief.....preferably with nickel hardware....:-)...

Trey

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Hi Trey,

I thought that perhaps it might provide a little comfort to you to know that Chief #121 (now affectionately known as "Sweety") is in a good home and will be until someone has to pry her from my cold..... - you get the idea!! I have been her owner since buying her from Greg in August 2008. She is still in excellent condition, except for the usual sweat crud on the arm rest, still sounds awesome and is as beautiful as ever!

Ernie

Majorbanjo - Posted - 09/22/2010:  15:57:03

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Ernie.....I wondered what became of 121.......glad you're enjoying her.....she's a great banjo for sure......and most certainly the most beautiful banjo I've ever owned.....I had boat registration stickers on the head...for a while....kind of like pete townsend did with his Les Paul... ...greg didn't like them too much....he took them off immediately......did he tell you he played it during the big foggy mountain banjo event at turner field in Atlanta...the biggest banjo get together for the guiness book?.....at that time it still belonged to me.....he was banjo sitting while I was deployed to kuwait.......

laceyth9 - Posted - 09/23/2010:  05:22:56

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MajorBanjo,

What banjos do you have there on your couch and how does the Chief compare to them? I've never had the opportunity to play a real pre-war, just a couple of parts banjos. But, I love my maple Chief and will never part with it.

Tim L.
Chief #5

Majorbanjo - Posted - 09/23/2010:  12:07:37

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In the order they appear;

90' RB4 prototype; 50' PB150 converted to RB250; Chief; 35' TB-3; 28' Granada...with blaylock conversion ring and neat neck; at the time of the picture I had several style 11's and a couple of hubers that are not present in the picture........I love the cheif...plays and sounds better than any new banjo I've owned.....but there is magic in some of that old wood....

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Edited by - Majorbanjo on 09/23/2010 12:09:50

TheChief - Posted - 09/24/2010:  07:56:39

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And, I might add, you are correct, there is definitely magic in some of those old banjos. But someday when that Chief wood will be much older..and if it sounds good now, wonder how it will sound then when our sons, daughters, and their children play.

s

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Edited by - TheChief on 09/24/2010 07:59:01

Majorbanjo - Posted - 09/24/2010:  16:40:17

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I definitely agree with you Chief.......I believe given the quality and current sound of these Chief banjos....they're bound to outshine the currently coveted prewars......:-)

whywild - Posted - 09/30/2010:  13:17:25

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Sonny - I found this clip on Youtube today....some classic advice on tuning a banjo. Really looking forward to banjo camp. Hope you're doing well.
Doug

youtube.com/watch?v=KgWD4aVarD...e=related

TheChief - Posted - 09/30/2010:  16:13:34

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15 days

Woolpersteve - Posted - 09/30/2010:  16:58:18

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See, Kentuckians can count.

TheChief - Posted - 09/30/2010:  20:59:20

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Kristin won banjo player for the third straight time.

How good is that? I'm happy for her.

s

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/01/2010:  02:34:52

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Scary thing Sonny is that she is really just getting started.
Steve

TheChief - Posted - 10/01/2010:  05:12:13

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She's 34 I think, and I know she must be a diligent worker, and she would
really need to love the banjo to accomplish what she has.
I've known her for 16 yrs. (App) and you just don't hear mistakes.

She will be with us at Nashcamp Sunday. I'm looking forward...14 days.

s

laceyth9 - Posted - 10/01/2010:  05:44:51

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Sonny,

Will you tell us how you came to know Kristin and how she ended up playing a Chief? Surely she could play a pre-war if she wanted. And, does she record with her Chief or does she use something like your Granada? I'd like to hear the story behind that story.

Thanks much,

Tim L.

maverick - Posted - 10/01/2010:  20:24:46

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Kristin is an incredible player. Always loved her playing.. I am also so happy for her.

How you doing Sonny?

I'm back from a loong hiatus from the banjer world... Kids, Economy, work, etc.. I don't even got a banjer anymore all I got is some Fender strats and a Gibson 335, been playing the blues :0

Got to get back into the banjo swing of things here pretty soon!

Majorbanjo - Posted - 10/01/2010:  21:00:19

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Just getting back to the banjer world myself Mav.....I've got three banjos and about 20 guitars..........welcome back.......

kathy315 - Posted - 10/07/2010:  10:54:12

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Can't wait for Nashcamp..see some of you next Thurs..Sonny,I will definately see YOU.

TheChief - Posted - 10/08/2010:  13:33:06

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Lordy..if she ever learns that cool backward roll she will...well, we'll see.

I will relate the story of Kristin and me, in a little while. She's like a daughter to me. One of the several people that I've ever known that is truly an honest person. They're few and far between.

7 Days..

Major..Mav..Man I'm glad to see you all back. You were missed.

s

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Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/09/2010:  02:19:33

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I'm really gonna miss you all at camp this year. It sounds like the best one yet.... but I say that every year:)
My son and his wife are expecting twin baby girls in February. Trish and I are excited about being grandparents.
Have a great time!

TheChief - Posted - 10/09/2010:  13:32:57

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Gonna miss you Stan..Won't be the same.

My first Greatgrand baby, a son, is due any day. My daughter's son Joseph.

s

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/11/2010:  03:55:13

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Congratulations, Sonny! A lot of good folks are born in October:)

TheChief - Posted - 10/11/2010:  07:01:48

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So they say..Raymond Huffmaster is one. Marthy (Eastern Kentucky for Martha) Adcock...is another.

s

RatLer - Posted - 10/11/2010:  10:40:28

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Marthy (Eastern Kentucky for Martha) Adcock...is another.

Reckin' it ain't just my family from north/central KY. that says names differently....

Ada---Ady
Isa---Icy
Sarah---Surry
Harold---Harrell
(my name) Greg---Grig
(Mom's maiden name) Gregory---Grigrey

Growin' up I had a devil of a time learnin' to spell...

RayD - Posted - 10/11/2010:  14:19:44

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RatLer - would that spell = spill? In Texas it ain't much different:

earl = oil
doncha = don't you
bub = bulb. As in "Why doncha change that burnt out laht bub?"
warsher = that machine you clean clothes in
wachuana = what you want to? As in "Wachuana go and do that fer?"
coke = any variety of soda pop. As in "Ah'm goin to the store to git a coke. What kind you want? Answer: "Dr. Pepper." Or, "Big Red soda water and a Moon Pie."

Cheers,
RayD

RatLer - Posted - 10/11/2010:  14:58:30

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RayD....You shore you ain't from from southern O-hi (Ohio)...
I understood ever word you said....

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RayD - Posted - 10/11/2010:  15:25:54

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RatLer - well, I'll have to get up your way some day! At least ah'll be unnerstood! In England it's a whole diffurnt deal:

Car terms:
boot = trunk
bonnet = hood
silencer = muffler (our muffler to them is a neck scarf)

Clothing:
suspenders = ladies garter belt
braces = our suspenders
muffler = neck scarf (see above)
wellies = rubber boots (Wellies - short for Wellington boots)

Other:
brolly = umbrella
knock me up = come by for a visit. Honest! Comes from knocking on someone's door.

Cheers,
RayD

RatLer - Posted - 10/11/2010:  16:16:37

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TheChief - Posted - 10/13/2010:  10:55:16

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I don't anything can top Southeastern Kentucky.

A couple of things:

Aingerns...Onions
Plime Blank..To look like.
Foamallmighty God...Before All Mighty God
Or a shorter form:
FoamaGod..Before My God.
Shivalay...Chevrolet

And on, and on..

s

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/13/2010:  12:06:06

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Sonny , We're fixin' to converge .Brace yourself.
Steve

bhrb75 - Posted - 10/13/2010:  12:26:08

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Sonny,

Don't forget these (course these are Western NC'isms)

Warnets-Walnuts
Waspers-Wasps
Baeggin' - Begging

Iderhobanjer23 - Posted - 10/14/2010:  20:57:34

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well I sold off my cheapo before I head off to the Sand for a year, so I reckon when I get back I might just treat myself to a Chief.....that is if I can't find the dream-mid 50's RB250 bowtie...

whywild - Posted - 10/18/2010:  08:47:51

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Sonny -

Thanks to you, Cindy and Bill for another awesome Banjo Camp. It sure was tough going back to work today. Already counting the days until next year. Thanks again!

notetaker75 - Posted - 10/18/2010:  09:51:19

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Sonny, Bill, and Cindy...I echo Doug's feelings. We had a great time and hope to see everyone next year, if not sooner..Thanks....Monty and Brenda

banjoman69 - Posted - 10/18/2010:  10:22:35

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Many thanks to everyone for coming and to all the instructors, Sonny and of course the lady that makes it all happen, Cindy. Weather was perfect, food was right on and I think even the instructors had a good time even though it is work for them...And instructor, Bill Emerson is certainly worthy of a lot of praise and I can see what he named his group The Country Gentleman, I think he fits that description perfectly.. Have to start planning now for next year as Cindy said it would be a week later--everyone start planning..

BlondeChief - Posted - 10/18/2010:  16:40:35

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WOW-EEEEEEEE!!!! I am still on a cloud!!!

What a great camp. I have so many happy memories running around in my head. All together now: "So-nny OS-borne!"

Love you ALL,
Cindy