Iderhobanjer23 - Posted - 01/17/2007:  13:17:43

Wow, Nice pic of Royce. I'd have to say he's one of my fav's, i learned what blues style playing was from listening to him. Fine pickin.

Luke in Idaho

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Iderhobanjer23 - Posted - 01/17/2007:  13:18:19

Wow, Nice pic of Royce. I'd have to say he's one of my fav's, i learned what blues style playing was from listening to him. Fine pickin.

Luke in Idaho

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HickoryWind1982 - Posted - 01/19/2007:  14:47:55

Here's one of keda (my brother Donnie).



DON"T SHOOT THE GUITAR PLAYER !!!!!!!!

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 01/19/2007:  14:55:05

THANKS, JOHNNY- Welcome to the hangout!
Dean



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HickoryWind1982 - Posted - 01/19/2007:  14:59:01

Thank you Dean .....BTW....your photography is AWESOME!

DON"T SHOOT THE GUITAR PLAYER !!!!!!!!

HickoryWind1982 - Posted - 01/19/2007:  15:25:39

Me, Mimspicker (Bill) & Keda (Donnie)



DON"T SHOOT THE GUITAR PLAYER !!!!!!!!

Mimspicker - Posted - 01/19/2007:  17:35:35

Here's another shot of Donnie at last weekend's Haines City Bluegrass Festival. He is playing his "new" 1930 Granada conversion. Frank Neat neck and a McPeak conversion ring. Ron Rimmer is behind Donnie with his style 3. These guys are both awesome pickers.




Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

Mimspicker - Posted - 01/27/2007:  17:34:44

Here's one of Kenny Ingram at the 2006 Strawberry Festival




Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

flange5st - Posted - 01/27/2007:  22:30:17

.......... excellent photos folks!!!!!!!.......thanks for sharing.......Peace

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 01/27/2007:  22:42:48

The last day has completed the first year for this thread- thank you all for sharing! Coming in a couple weeks, I'll add a few new ones from a festival in Florida.

Dean



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Mimspicker - Posted - 01/28/2007:  07:53:28

Dean, what Florida Festivals are you going to? Right now I have Palatka, Kissimmee and Dade City on my schedule.



Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

banjogud - Posted - 01/28/2007:  11:46:30

Here`s one of Bill Gaston (of Big Spike) at Alburg VT bluegrass fest.



It`s actually posted at their website.

Neil Rossi is behind playin mando and Freeman Corey is the fiddler.

Edited by - banjogud on 02/10/2007 22:56:59

plunka5 - Posted - 02/04/2007:  17:33:53

bumpin' up this great thread...should be a forum unto itself! Just MHO!!!

my hand is out of tune...hold on just a second!

plunka5 - Posted - 02/04/2007:  17:33:55

lessening the goof of double-posting by post editing!

Edited by - plunka5 on 02/04/2007 17:36:33

Russell Carson - Posted - 02/04/2007:  18:31:02

Tony Trischka and Bill Evans at Banjo Camp North

Tony Trischka at Banjo Camp North

Bill Keith at Banjo Camp North.

Bill Keith.

Jens Kruger at Banjo Camp North.

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 02/04/2007:  20:03:26

Thanks Russell, goin' the hard way without a strobe. I like it.

Dean



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mwaldron - Posted - 02/05/2007:  15:07:41

Ok, I got one..

Joe Bonsall - October 2005 with his Deering. I got to play this for a few minutes.

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 02/10/2007:  01:04:35

More banjo player pictures on the way. First off, I wanted to show everyone some of the problems that central Florida is facing in the wake of the recent tornado damage. This is in The Villages, and all the blue tarps cover damaged homes. This area is only a tiny portion of what was hit by one of 7 massive tornadoes.
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Photos from The 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival in Palatka, Florida

Blake Williams played with Bill Monroe for 10 years, and now fronts Williams & Clark Expedition. Extremely nice guy, wonderful picker.




Daniel Grindstaff with Jesse McReynolds. The second photo is just for Sonny O.- Gotta show the peghead!



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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 02/11/2007 17:28:13

ldscott - Posted - 02/10/2007:  07:51:58

Wonder if thats the Daddy Rabbit thumbpick Terry got from John L

Huber
Anything else is a compromise

HUBERITE

kayakjz - Posted - 02/10/2007:  09:29:46

Nice pics!

Deering Sierra
Deering Good Time
Johnson

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 02/10/2007:  21:30:16

I know this is all about banjo players, but I'm proud to offer brand new pictures of Grasstowne!
Phil Leadbetter, Lee Sawyer, Steve Gulley, Alan Bibey and Jason Davis. GREAT, GREAT BAND!



The Duke of Drive, Terry Baucom. Blake Williams and I agree that Baucom is past due for a solo project. He's influenced a lot of pickers!



Back with the Larry Stephenson Band, and appearing happy about it, is Kristin Scott Benson. Nice touch.


Dean



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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 02/11/2007 13:01:29

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 02/10/2007:  21:41:33

Here's Kenny's new Kenny Ingram model Williams banjo. Unbelievable that this is a new instrument. Deep, punchy, monster!

Dean



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Mimspicker - Posted - 02/11/2007:  08:58:07

Here's my contribution from Palatka
Kenny Ingram

Kenny Ingram Close-up


Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

Mimspicker - Posted - 02/11/2007:  09:02:50

Here's a couple more from Palatka
Mitchell Davis from Nothin Fancy


The MAN behind the camera with all those great shots Dean Hoffmeyer.



Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

DJMorgan - Posted - 02/11/2007:  11:47:29

Mimspicker, Thanks so much for those fantastic shots!

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 02/11/2007:  12:51:09

What's that they say about turnabout being fair play?
Here's Bill Powell, aka Mimspicker
EDIT to add that our friend Mimspicker passed on Feb. 27, 2009



Wonderfully entertaining Little Roy Lewis. I got to meet him and shake his hand...I had to shake it real hard because he wouldn't let go of my camera!
Roy reveals "The Splice" in this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=YaKhTF_JYKo


or click on the thumbnail below!

Click on the thumbnail

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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 02/27/2009 20:50:19

lazyarcher - Posted - 02/11/2007:  13:04:36

Dean--as always, outstanding....that shot of Krisin S.B is just as nice a portrait as I've seen--with the light accenting her face and her banjo.

Dave Jack

donpdn - Posted - 02/11/2007:  14:34:23

What a great collection of photographs! This is my favorite thread. Thanks to all who have shared your pictures with us.

Don

Youth is temporary, but immaturity can last forever!

Mimspicker - Posted - 02/11/2007:  14:36:17

Dean is a real pro! It was a pleasure getting to meet him and talk with him. He does take some awesome pictures. He has the right equipment to get those shots. Until I can upgrade I'll just have to stick with the fixed lens digital. Dean how did the picture of the two of us come out? Anyway, Dean is a class guy and I am proud to include as a friend!

Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 02/11/2007:  17:01:08

The left half of the picture looks really good!


Not really a picture- but here's Little Roy being Little Roy in this video:
click on the thumbnail below!



Dean



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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 03/17/2007 10:35:02

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 02/11/2007:  17:52:34

HAHAHA, finally a picture of my favorite photographer! Folks, that camera body and lens Dean is holding and the one he has around his neck, is the equivalent of several VERY nice banjos!
Oh yes, this is my favorite thread as well. Hopefully I will be getting some shots this coming weekend at the Bluegrass First Class in Asheville NC........anyone else going to be there?


Mark

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HickoryWind1982 - Posted - 02/11/2007:  20:19:41

Dean .....who was that old guy in the picture with you ? ( just kidding Bill )

DON"T SHOOT THE GUITAR PLAYER !!!!!!!!

Mimspicker - Posted - 02/11/2007:  22:08:18

John, I'll give you a call tomorrow and tell you about the festival.

Mimspicker

1981 Stelling Whitestar
Gold Tone OB-250
Martin D-1R

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Berthold Auerbach, 1812-1882

DJMorgan - Posted - 02/12/2007:  09:41:32

Great photos. This is a great thread. Keep them coming.

plunka5 - Posted - 02/18/2007:  11:17:37

Milton Harkey in Asheville, N.C. put on a grand show this weekend at the Crowne Resort Plaza. He brought in a great gathering of artists and vendors for the 12th consecutive year. This year's acts included these to name a few...James KIng Band, Wyatt Rice and Santa Cruz, Seldom Scene, The Grascals, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Michael Cleveland and Audie Blaylock and the Flamekeepers, John Starling and Carolina Star, IIIrd Tyme Out, and Asheville's own Iron Station to the mainstage. I only attended J.D. Crowe's workshop on Saturday and the concerts on Saturday....but here's some pics of the festivities....enjoy! BTW, enjoyed meeting some fellow pickers and BHO'ers.


J.D. and Ron Stewart with a fiddle and banjo jam....

J.D> Crowe and the New South

J.D. KILLIN' IT as usual!!!

Audie, and Michael and the Flamekeepers...keepin' it REAL!

Michael Cleveland w/ his awesome banjo player from MI?

J.D., Glen, and Randy talkin' bout banjos or the weather?

Banjo set-up guru Tom Mckinney w/ J.D.'s RB-3 w/ Neat neck

Timeless 1952 where are you?
If you haven't been to this festival I urge you to go next year...plenty of rooms to jam in, great sound, great acts, and in the mountains of N.C.

my hand is out of tune...hold on just a second!

Edited by - plunka5 on 02/18/2007 11:25:47

bobdenver1961 - Posted - 02/18/2007:  21:22:52

Here are a couple of photos of Doug Dillard from The Dillards.





Bob

"Earl, if you're gonna pick, pick something that's got a tune to it.".....Earl's Mom.

Timeless1952 - Posted - 02/18/2007:  22:59:26

Plunka I was there Fri. Our shows were at 4:00 & 9:00pm
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage.
I met Dagnabit there.
Good venue, just need to cool it off a little.
Kenny

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 02/18/2007:  23:22:23

I was there too, got to speak to you (Kenny) for a short while....that WIlliams was cool, the room was hot....funny because it was COLD outside, with snow on Saturday!
A lot of Bluegrass in one place....my head didn't hit the pillow until 4:00 am both nights, ok mornings!
If you wern't there, you should have been! It was Bluegrass overload to the max!



Mark

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Wayne Holcombe - Posted - 02/19/2007:  09:47:09

Looks like Lloyd Douglas on banjo for Mike Cleveland.Heard he's working on the railroad.Last time I saw him he was filling in on bass for the Dillards.He picked some banjo with Doug on that show while his brother came up and played bass.Rodney introduced the act as"the brother Douglas and the brothers Douglas"set.
Wayne

frailin - Posted - 02/19/2007:  10:58:46

Doug (and Rodney) Dillard. How could anyone look at either of them and NOT have a good time?

I LOVE that grin! Woo-hoo!

GREAT SHOT!

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RB-3 Killler - Posted - 02/19/2007:  16:58:12

This is me playing with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper!



"he's going to do a little bit a tuning and a whole lot of pickin"

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 02/19/2007:  18:57:05

Man, that is way cool John. That band sure was rockin' at Asheville this past weekend. I haven't heard that much drive in a long time. They are going to be at the Old Rock School in Valdese NC soon...I will be there!
Oh yes, how did the try out go?



Mark

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RB-3 Killler - Posted - 02/19/2007:  22:46:37

It went well hopefully i'll be playing some dates with them soon! i'm fixing to post some more pics in a few min.

"he's going to do a little bit a tuning and a whole lot of pickin"

ldscott - Posted - 02/20/2007:  07:47:41

Dean that was to damn cool
thanks
Dave

Huber
Anything else is a compromise

HUBERITE

silvioferretti - Posted - 02/20/2007:  09:48:23

How was Tom McKinney doing? I talked to him on the phone during the NAMM show, and he didn't sound like he was feeling too well... Hope he was in fine form at the festival. I just got s.n. 9557-1 from him, and Kathy Chiavola is looking after a 1952 D-28 I also got from Tom, so for me The Crasher is a guru, sure thing, but also a pusher! Tom McKinney, a.k.a. The Asheville Crasher, a.k.a. Mr. T., a.k.a. The Asheville Pusher!

Silvio Ferretti scorpionmusic.com

bobdenver1961 - Posted - 02/20/2007:  21:11:29

I saw Kristin Scott Benson from the Larry Stephenson Band over the weekend.





Bob

"Earl, if you're gonna pick, pick something that's got a tune to it.".....Earl's Mom.

RB-3 Killler - Posted - 02/21/2007:  13:22:19

Thats my bud jason playing fiddle with larry stepehenson now.

"he's going to do a little bit a tuning and a whole lot of pickin"

dshields - Posted - 02/25/2007:  09:53:46

Here's a guy to watch for ... in about 15 years or so. His name is Koen and he has a very special up-the-neck technique.

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 02/25/2007:  13:44:37

Here's a couple from last nights show at Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee Ga. Joey Cox is now slinging the ol' 5 with Kenny and Amanda Smith. If you get a chance to catch them, you should, they can really hammer it out. Joey was telling me that this banjo is a '35 Gibson TB-1, Huber ring, with a Frank Neat neck. He can really mash it as well!




Mark

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