joshuapen - Posted - 06/25/2007:  16:06:58

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Earl Scruggs

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Merlefest '07?

Yep, Merlefest '07

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carteru93 - Posted - 06/25/2007:  16:07:56

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He picked REAL fine there!

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joshuapen - Posted - 06/25/2007:  16:13:57

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Originally posted by carteru93

He picked REAL fine there!

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Yeah, definitely, First time i've ever seen him pick.

carteru93 - Posted - 06/25/2007:  16:14:58

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What a treat! I havent been able to yet.

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joshuapen - Posted - 06/25/2007:  16:16:59

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What a treat! I havent been able to yet.

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You better hurry!!!

carteru93 - Posted - 07/02/2007:  00:18:32

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Bump!

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silvioferretti - Posted - 07/02/2007:  04:10:34

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"In the early years Earl played Jimmy Brown in A, so he capoed at 9th fret!"

I don't think so: Lester always sang it in G, until later in their career when he brought it down to F (and recorded it in this key), meaning capo at the 5th fret for Earl. Capoing at the 7th fret is already pretty limiting for a guitar player, let alone at the 9th...

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carteru93 - Posted - 07/02/2007:  09:12:42

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Wow 9th fret!

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Matteo - Posted - 07/02/2007:  12:44:48

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I don't think so: Lester always sang it in G, until later in their career when he brought it down to F (and recorded it in this key), meaning capo at the 5th fret for Earl. Capoing at the 7th fret is already pretty limiting for a guitar player, let alone at the 9th...

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Silvio,
I listened a couple of times today to the original 1951 recording of Jimmy Brown the Newsboy (on vinyl). Sounds like Earl was playing in G#, and knowing that the FMB used to tune their instruments one half-step higher, he was playing at the 7th fret, you were right.
When I wrote that message I was listening to a reissue CD that had the song in it, and was definitely in the key of A. Seems like the CD manufacturer changed the key for some unknown reason....
Matt.

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plunka5 - Posted - 07/05/2007:  23:46:20

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Lots of great bluegrass over the fourth...here are some pics from Red, White and Bluegrass in Morganton, N.C.



Dave Peterson and 1946...featuring Eric Ellis and Ron Shuffler from N.C.



Here's a close-up of Eric Ellis...if you don't know Eric, look out for him playing this summer....He has killer tone and knows how to pick that banjer!!!



Here's one of "The Duke of Drive" Terry Baucom pickin' on that Sullivan Terry Baucom Signature banjer...man, it sounded great! He was pickin' with Kenny and Amanda Smith

Have more pics, but will let others post their pics of the festival as well...there was also a festival in Hickory, N.C. on Saturday and Sunday before the fourth.

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

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 07/06/2007:  01:03:53

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Man, I'm ashamed to be so far behind in posting these. From May in Amelia, Va.


Justin Jenkins from Blue Moon Rising, playing his Frank Neat banjo.



The Bluegrass Brothers' Robert Dowdy taking some licks with Rhonda Vincent and Mickey Harris.



Is Kenny Ingram still using Showcase 41's? Yep! Kenny proves that you don't really need old stuff to sound good.

Dean



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dshields - Posted - 07/06/2007:  08:31:59

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Wow, Dean, that is one GREAT shot of KI!

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 07/06/2007:  12:47:47

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The sales of Showcase 41's has just gone up! Very nice as always, Dean.



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Matteo - Posted - 07/09/2007:  06:53:22

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Those are great Dean!

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the-fish - Posted - 07/10/2007:  16:21:00

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All these pictures are all really cool!!

Rick

Gold Tone BG250F

plunka5 - Posted - 07/11/2007:  03:32:06

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just a few more pics from the 4th festivals in North Carolina...



Bob Lundy with Dan Paisley and Southern Grass....man, he made that Huber sound great!



great bands all day at RED, WHITE, And BLUEGRASS in Morganton, N.C.



couldn't resist this pic of Dave Peterson's sunburst Martin...

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

Matteo - Posted - 07/11/2007:  03:38:31

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Yeah!! Bob Lundy and Dave Peterson!! Some of my favs.

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WildJimbo - Posted - 07/14/2007:  21:23:19

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Aaron McDaris


Cindy Studdard


Josh Miller


Jim Pankey
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Edited by - WildJimbo on 07/14/2007 23:42:31

carteru93 - Posted - 07/14/2007:  21:34:43

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I really don't think that this is advertising, but if anyone considers it advertising, I will take off the post.

All photographers, amateur or pro or whatever, check out betterphoto.com/. It has tips, informations, contests, all sorts of stuff. I just joined today.Just thought some of you photographers would like to know!

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DHoffmeyer - Posted - 07/20/2007:  21:06:11

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The rumor that I've been working on a CD cover recently is true. Don't want to upset anyone by posting it here, because it technically falls outside of my "other players" rule.
Here it is-- WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



(ok, not really but i couldn't resist)



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MoTomCat - Posted - 07/20/2007:  22:50:56

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I hope it's OK to post a few pictures of local players and BHO members here. These are a few pictures from the Prairie Home Fair Bluegrass Day. This is the second year for this event and it is really taking off! A couple of BHO members are shown below.


BlueGrass Roundup with BHO member Ron Taylor (Ronflatiron) who plays a mean banjo. He's playing a sweet sounding Baldwin Ode that he recently got at this event.


Ronflatiron is on the right here, with Albert Smith on guitar. I think Albert must know every song there is!


This is an interesting and very talented group. Two dads and their daughters playing bluegrass and bluegrass gospel. Dave Weston does some fine picking on the banjo.


This group is named Summit Grass, with Dale Wilkes (BHO member ibapicker) doing a great job with his Staghorn!


This group calls themselves Hot Lix, and Dale (ibapicker) pulled double-duty playing banjo in this group too.


Just had to add this one..... Things were lively to the end.

Thanks to the bands and all that help us make this event happen!

Tom


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Tyler8 - Posted - 07/23/2007:  12:47:59

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Dean,

I'm so looking forward to ordering a copy of your CD. How can anyone resist something called "Trashin' The Classics".

Tyler

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 07/23/2007:  17:12:35

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I originally said I wanted to shoot CD covers to help give great music a better face, but I'm finding that much of the problem is in the art direction/ design- so my Trashin' cover pokes fun at some of the non-subtle, overdesigned, fontragious, literal "act out the title" stuff that's out there. Great design goes unnoticed.

I think Erik Anderson does nice work, including his own design, and Jim McGuire's photography has been wonderful for years. Sue Meyer, I think, is a good designer. Would love to work with her sometime.

Dean



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Couchie - Posted - 07/23/2007:  21:34:37

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This is one awsome thread!

Don.

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ac5aa - Posted - 07/24/2007:  15:02:17

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Originally posted by plunka5

just a few more pics from the 4th festivals in North Carolina...



couldn't resist this pic of Dave Peterson's sunburst Martin...

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

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The man has good taste - that D-18 Golden Era sunburst looks exactly like mine. What a great sound in a guitar, altho I'd be willing to bet it sounds better in his hands!
Edit: Whoops! On closer inspection, it appears that is the D-28 Marquis (or GE) in the sunburst. Also a fine guitar!

Duane C.
Gibson RB-250

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Edited by - ac5aa on 07/24/2007 15:16:26

silvioferretti - Posted - 07/24/2007:  16:58:49

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Dean,

I just noticed that you posted a pic of my buddy John Brunschwyler! Well, actually we only met a couple times at the Athy festival in Ireland, but he's a friend anyway, and a mighty fine picker. And the Patuxent Partners are fun to watch, great pickers and singers and entertainers. German picker, eh?...

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Edited by - silvioferretti on 07/24/2007 17:00:37

Lynne - Posted - 07/26/2007:  00:28:36

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This is a picture of me and Bill Knopf playing at my party.
You can see that dusty old Gibson off to the side.



OME

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 07/29/2007:  22:59:52

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Here's one of Kenny Ingram that ended up in a GHS ad- shot in Palatka, FL

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N 70-200 2.8 L

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carteru93 - Posted - 07/29/2007:  23:50:27

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WHat does Kenny use mediums or lites?

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DHoffmeyer - Posted - 07/29/2007:  23:52:07

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Medium light custom set



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Rounder 0044 - Posted - 07/30/2007:  07:28:54

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Nice shot of Kenny! Dean, where is your photo credit on the add?



Mark

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carteru93 - Posted - 07/30/2007:  08:37:46

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Thanks Dean.

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Rounder 0044 - Posted - 07/30/2007:  10:14:22

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the "photo credit" was printed clearly on the check!

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Very good! I just think it would be cool to see your name beside the image!

Mark

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Timeless1952 - Posted - 07/31/2007:  01:28:03

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I use a set I have used for over 30 years.
.10 .11 .13 .20 .10
Wonder you took that shot!
K

DJMorgan - Posted - 07/31/2007:  10:39:21

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The ad is being run in the Aug. issue of Bluegrass Unlimited. First inside page.

KLandreth - Posted - 07/31/2007:  11:51:47

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Originally posted by Timeless1952

I use a set I have used for over 30 years.
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Wonder you took that shot!
K

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It seems odd that GHS would advertise with Kenny Ingram's picture and not offer a set that exactly matches the one he uses...or have I missed something?

Ken Landreth

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Timeless1952 - Posted - 07/31/2007:  12:15:12

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It's a custom set and they do offer it. Arthur Hatfield also sells this set. I have never broke a string on this New Williams banjo using this set Knock On Wood!
K

Terry Baucom - Posted - 07/31/2007:  20:49:03

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Here is one of a Banjo Player I used to pick with.



~Bauc

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 07/31/2007:  20:56:16

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Kind of like watching Johnny Bench play first base. Thanks Terry!

Dean



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Rounder 0044 - Posted - 07/31/2007:  20:58:41

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Here is one of a Banjo Player I used to pick with.

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Terry,
That guy with the banjo has an uncanny resemblance to Doyle Lawson, but it can't be because he has way too much hair!

Mark

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KLandreth - Posted - 07/31/2007:  21:06:59

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Kind of like watching Johnny Bench play first base.
Dean

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Mmmmm...not quite...if I'm not mistaken, Doyle started out as a banjo player with Jimmy Martin and moved to mandolin when he joined the Ky Mtn Boys after he left Martin (they sort of had a banjo player). But you get the feeling that Doyle left home playing all stringed instruments better than most of us ever will.....

Ken Landreth

Bigbadbucksnort - Posted - 07/31/2007:  21:09:06

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Kind of like watching Johnny Bench play first base.

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Well put. But the winner in this photo is the guy on the right. Gut shot? A nail sticking out of the rafters? Moonshine? Or just digging those sounds to the fullest?

Tobias


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Edited by - Bigbadbucksnort on 07/31/2007 21:10:06

skevincampbell - Posted - 07/31/2007:  21:28:55

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Well put. But the winner in this photo is the guy on the right. Gut shot? A nail sticking out of the rafters? Moonshine? Or just digging those sounds to the fullest?

Tobias

That's funny, right there. I went back and looked after reading your post, and cracked up. Good one.

Kevin

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70's Alvarez Minstrel

gDGBD - Posted - 07/31/2007:  22:34:53

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Kind of like watching Johnny Bench play first base.
Dean

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Mmmmm...not quite...if I'm not mistaken, Doyle started out as a banjo player with Jimmy Martin and moved to mandolin when he joined the Ky Mtn Boys after he left Martin (they sort of had a banjo player). But you get the feeling that Doyle left home playing all stringed instruments better than most of us ever will.....

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Kinda like the time Del McCoury wanted to be Bill Monroe's banjo player, except he already had some guy named Keith, so Del ended up playing guitar and singing lead whenever Big Mon didn't.

sparky - Posted - 07/31/2007:  23:35:23

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Actually, Del did play banjo for Monroe. Jack Cooke was on Guitar, Billy Baker on fiddle. I've got a cassette tape somewhere with that line up. It only lasted 6 weeks or so, Jack quit and Bill Kieth came in on banjo, Del moved over to guitar and vocals.Fortunatly, some of the shows were caught on audio. Del was a great banjo player.



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Tango_grass - Posted - 08/01/2007:  00:41:09

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Originally posted by Terry Baucom

Here is one of a Banjo Player I used to pick with.



~Bauc

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Awesome picture! Thanks for sharing!

Chris,

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Matteo - Posted - 08/01/2007:  03:55:53

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Terry,
That must be one of the coolest photos I ever seen!

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DHoffmeyer - Posted - 08/02/2007:  16:33:34

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From GRich

Here's a youngster who was just getting his start at Gibson (right), posing with a Tennessee-based banjo player (left).

carteru93 - Posted - 08/02/2007:  16:36:45

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Hmm...that guy on the left has an uncanny resemblance to Earl Scruggs

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