whywild - Posted - 09/23/2009:  09:33:10

Sonny - its good to hear you're doing OK!! Has anyone heard how Charlie Cushman's recovery is going? Look forward to seeing everyone at camp in a few weeks.
Doug

Prewar3 - Posted - 09/23/2009:  11:43:23

Sonny, I will be at IBMA also, Wed to Sunday, Will you have any CHiefs with the heart and flower inlays? Flying Eagle? Thanks, Jim

Jim Prewar3

TheChief - Posted - 09/23/2009:  18:04:53

I have all three inlay patterns...If I can get someone to carry them in for me....They will be at the Pinecastle Booth. Probably from Wed or Thursday on.

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Tyler8 - Posted - 09/24/2009:  15:44:52

Chief,

All THREE inlay patterns? I've only ever seen chief banjos with either Hearts and Flowers or the Indian/hatchet motif. What other one is running around out in the wild?

Tyler

maurice minger - Posted - 09/25/2009:  06:30:43

I have a flying eagle pattern on my chief.
Maurice

TheChief - Posted - 09/27/2009:  09:53:33

maple hearts and flowers...maple hatchets....mahogany flying eagle.

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Banjo Stan - Posted - 09/27/2009:  16:21:32

Another Great Day!
Ravens win! Steelers lose!

16 days till I start driving to NashCamp!



Stan Robins

TheChief - Posted - 09/28/2009:  05:59:20

The maple hearts and flowers is also engraved...and I have a Mahogany hearts and flowers.
Another ho hum day..Titans lose.
Looking forward to basketball season..Kentucky should be in the mix.
And maybe the Celtics are back.
s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
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615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Banjo Stan - Posted - 09/30/2009:  03:10:00

Heading to Atlanta this morning for the Investment Management Consultants Association conference. Four days without my banjo. Oh well, at least NashCamp is soon!



Stan Robins

aj_fuller - Posted - 10/01/2009:  19:24:29

Congrats to Tribe member Kristin Scott Benson on another IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award!

Jeller - Posted - 10/01/2009:  20:36:25

Congrats to Kristin. I was rooting for Ron Stewart, but Kristin is certainly deserving of the honor.
Jon

John 16:33

TheChief - Posted - 10/05/2009:  09:10:37

Ron and/or Kristin...equal I would say. Ron is more aggressive while Kristin is the epitome of perfection.
Either could have won but I'm glad it was Kristin...she plays a Chief banjo..'nuff said huh! And..are there any questions?

Hey..Jason Davis is now playing a Chief Mahogany. Young kid who can really play. He has a CD on Pinecastle that is quite good. If you haven't checked him out, you should...like I said, he can play.

IBMA was fun. I usually don't go to things where there is a lot of people, but I did this year and enjoyed most everything I saw and heard. We saw Ray Price Friday night. What a treat to see and hear a man who will be 84 and still able to sing and compete with the best. He had a 13 piece band...complete class in their appearance and performance.

I talked to Ray for a few minutes after his performance...thanks to Eddie Stubbs. I've known him over 40 years.

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
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615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Edited by - TheChief on 10/05/2009 09:15:17

Beardog - Posted - 10/05/2009:  10:32:24

Of course, the most enjoyable thing that Sonny did at the IBMA was listening to me butcher songs on one of his maple Chief banjos for about an hour on Saturday. Then, Sunday morning, he delivered that same banjo to go home with me!

Beardog

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/05/2009:  11:20:19

Beardog,
Congratulations! You will enjoy that banjo .
Steve

"The Dude abides"

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/05/2009:  11:38:16

Sonny,
Jason sounded great on stage with the Chief.
Kristin's sound literally pulls you in from outside the hall.There is definitely a recognizable tone.
I walked by and thought " Is that me up there ?"
Plesant to see you holding court at the Pinecastle booth.
It aint but a few days now ...
Steve


"The Dude abides"

R.T. - Posted - 10/05/2009:  17:50:14

Beardog, congrats on your new Chief banjo. I sure love mine. Looks like you are getting quite a collection of banjos (I'm jealous)

BANJOS ARE FUN

Ron Terrell

billygeeman - Posted - 10/06/2009:  08:08:36

I saw Dana Cupp with his chief last month in Wilmor, KY. It sounds great!

TheChief - Posted - 10/06/2009:  08:15:26

I tole you about these banjos...I tried to tole you!

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
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web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/07/2009:  18:06:47

Next Wednesday night I should be pulling into the Comfort Inn Music Row in Nashville.
I'm still not sure which way to drive from Salisbury, MD. One way takes me around the Washington, DC Beltway to 66 then 81. The other way is south to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and then 64 west. The southern route is a little longer, 14 hours vs 13.

If any of you road warriors knows the best way to go, let me know,OK?

Can't wait!


Stan Robins

bilge rat - Posted - 10/08/2009:  08:38:43

Stan..I usually leave from Harrisburg and take 81 south to Knoxville..then 40 west to Nashville. easy drive....and the roads are great once you get out of PA:(

This year I am leaving from Pittsburgh..so I'll take a different route.

ron

Tyler8 - Posted - 10/08/2009:  09:23:53

Stan,

As long as you're not driving the beltway during rush hour, I would go the "northern route" (81).

Tyler

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/08/2009:  09:38:53

Thanks, Ron & Tyler,
It seems like 81 is the shortest route. Leaving Salisbury after work should get me to 495 around 7, which should be the end of rush hour. I'll get some shut eye in Harrisonburg, then about 8-9 more hours of driving on Wednesday. If I'm not too jet lagged and stupified, I might try to head to the Station Inn for a little inspiration.
See you in Nash Vegas!



Stan Robins

kathy315 - Posted - 10/08/2009:  14:07:10

Stan,just drive safe..I can't wait...

RB3
massbluegrass.org
Girls Gone Banjo

TheChief - Posted - 10/10/2009:  08:30:10

IT'S drawing nigh.

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

apherigo - Posted - 10/10/2009:  09:00:44

I'm excited!!! Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers tonight in Charlotte then get ready for NashCamp and then from N-Town to Columbus, OH for business. Busy week.

Aaron, North Carolina
--------------------
Maple Chief #75


1988 Gibson RB-3

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/10/2009:  18:03:59

Three days and I hit the road! Yay!





Stan Robins

whywild - Posted - 10/12/2009:  17:32:01

Stan - you may still hit some traffic on 66 even around 7 in the evening but it should break up by the time you get to Gainseville.....always does. Be careful on 81 until you get south of Lexington....always lots ot "watchful eyes" on that stretch of the road. I made the trip down to Radford this weekend from Alexandria and there were no shortage of cops on 81. Be careful between Christiansburg and Radford as well....they're always hanging out there looking for kids from Tech and Radford. Have a safe trip - see you on Thursday.
Doug

eagleisland - Posted - 10/12/2009:  17:42:06

quote:

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Originally posted by kathy315

Doug,I agree..will check with the gals and looks like the hotel is on..!!
I really can't wait this year..I need Nashcamp!

---

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/12/2009:  18:09:06

Thanks, Doug
I'll keep an eye out for the Smokies. I take off tomorrow.
See you there.



Stan Robins

notetaker75 - Posted - 10/12/2009:  18:39:47

Brenda and I went to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Sunday Evening at the Ryman. The greatest surprise in the world happened when Earl came out and played Foggy Mountain Breakdown during the encore. It was a fantastic show and a dream come true for any banjo player. See everyone at Nash Camp on Friday...Monty

kathy315 - Posted - 10/13/2009:  07:53:22

Skip,say Hi to the Hatfields..tell Bev I did NOT steal her cow last time...I really am looking forward to seeing you all in a few days..everyone have a safe trip

RB3
massbluegrass.org
Girls Gone Banjo

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/13/2009:  11:23:13

See Ya'll soon! I take off in a couple of hours. My iPod is charged and ready to go!


Stan Robins

eagleisland - Posted - 10/13/2009:  18:38:54

Nashville-bound in about 9 hours!



eagleisland

"I was halfway to Old Kentucky when the drugs began to kick in." - Hunter S. Monroe

Loafers Glory - Posted - 10/13/2009:  18:44:48

Evenin'...
I'll see y'all Thursday night at the Station....I'll be the one that looks like a body builder...
I've sure built on this one....youns' drive safe

RE

kathy315 - Posted - 10/14/2009:  04:39:50

Just printed up my boarding passes...can't wait for tomorrow..see you all then!

RB3
massbluegrass.org
Girls Gone Banjo

Laura Moss - Posted - 10/14/2009:  06:55:16

NASHCAMP!!! So stoked. :)

Laura

eagleisland - Posted - 10/14/2009:  17:18:21

Umm... I'm almost embarassed to ask this late, but where IS dinner on Thursday night, anyway? I know I'm goin', I just don't know where.

Grrr. First day in Nashville and the office followed me here.

eagleisland

"I was halfway to Old Kentucky when the drugs began to kick in." - Hunter S. Monroe

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 10/16/2009:  10:33:50

Got together with Jason Davis yesterday and photographed his new Chief. WOW!






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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 10/16/2009 20:02:25

banjobob1961 - Posted - 10/17/2009:  07:58:05

Love that photo Dean!

Bob

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 10/17/2009:  20:23:41

Jason has a good ear, and always has had a good banjo. I bought his Lancaster because it sounded so good on the Huber CD, but this Chief is pretty special. Makes me want one...



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Beardog - Posted - 10/18/2009:  06:12:56

My new maple Chief is really settling in nicely. So far, I'm impressed.

Beardog

banjoman69 - Posted - 10/18/2009:  17:16:58

Well, back home now from NashCamp-- hope everyone makes it home safe.. great year once again-- Cathy, now that we have a title to the song, we need to write it so you can sing it next yeeah... Special thanks to Cindy and Sonny for keeping this camp going.. only thing I can find wrong with it is that it is too short....

I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six. Gun control = perfect aim.

Tyler8 - Posted - 10/19/2009:  06:50:02

Yep, I made it home safely, too.

NashCamp was a blast (as usual) and I'm glad I went -- it's so much fun to pick with you guys every year.

I thought the addition of Bill Emerson and Tom Adams to the teachers this year was great. I enjoyed meeting both of them and really enjoyed their picking.

Tyler

banjoman69 - Posted - 10/19/2009:  07:20:23

Tyler, I enjoyed them as well.. true gentlemen in every respect.. everyone was great.

I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six. Gun control = perfect aim.

BlondeChief - Posted - 10/19/2009:  14:34:58

Another great camp! Thanks everyone - I miss you already. (Especially Marcia. LOL! My bluejeans are tight.)


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Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/19/2009:  18:12:24

I pulled in today around 3:00PM, just in time to cut the grass.
It was great to see old friends and make new ones!
Thanks Cindy, Sonny, Bill and all!



Stan Robins

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/20/2009:  05:03:57

For those of you NashCampers who tried out my Kay bass, here's a link to Jerry Fretwell's website. Doug, I've written him so he can look up what strings were on the 62 M1 that I got from him last March. Take care,

fretwellbass.com/index.php?/main/show/home

Stan Robins

kathy315 - Posted - 10/20/2009:  05:37:08

..wow..what a time...Cindy,thanks for putting on one of the best musical experiences around..it just keeps getting better and better..good to have Marcia back again! You all are such fun.Will try to get some pictures up soon..Darryl,will figure out those words yet..they are sure to offend! ha.

RB3
massbluegrass.org
Girls Gone Banjo

Tyler8 - Posted - 10/20/2009:  07:16:41

Since camp, I can't stop listening to Sweet Dixie -- that's on the top of my "figure out the break" list now.

Wow -- Bill Emerson's picking is so sweet on that track I can't believe it never caught my attention before now.

Tyler