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14 comments on “A piece I wrote for Banjo NewsletterApril 07”
HoosierGal Says:
Monday, June 4, 2007 @10:17:16 AM
What a sweet story. I'm convinced now that I've got to get down the the banjojam we have here every couple of weeks, even if I just sit and watch. Thanks for sharing.
Ban-Joey Says:
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 @3:42:02 PM
Just pick a little roll or two hon... nobody will mind at all!!!!!
jpoulette Says:
Thursday, June 21, 2007 @5:15:21 AM
Joe - Great story! It's a long haul from Cow Hampshire, but I will get down there with my banjer one of these days.
Ban-Joey Says:
Thursday, June 21, 2007 @11:20:47 AM
Coming to Lancaster COW HAMPSHIRE on Sept 1st, let's pick!! Ban-Joey
slowlybutsurely Says:
Sunday, July 1, 2007 @9:07:58 AM
Hey Joe,
Welcome to the BHO. I read your story in BNL and really liked it. A friend and I may go up and check it out. I do work in Lafayette and Red Boiling alot. I would say you had a blast playing with those people. I went to Nine Mile Bluegrass festival last Saturday and sat under a tree with some people like that. I enjoy both the playing and the stories they have to share.
HoosierGal Says:
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 @3:08:23 AM
Shoot, there's no way I'd go pick a roll in front of a group yet.. lol.. I'd be scared to even carry it into the place. I AM getting better though, so maybe some day. My neighbor heard me playing the other day and said it was pretty, that was a nice boost.
Happy 4th of July, stay safe and happy trails.
sawyer 12 Says:
Saturday, July 14, 2007 @12:56:22 AM
Hey Joe, man I have lived in lafayette all my life. I very well know about bugtussel and gamaliel. Also my sister lives next to gamaliel. If thats Ray Cain you,re talking about playing the banjo I know him too. That just thrilled me to death ready this. I had no idea you lived there or played a banjo. I may have to just make me a little trip over there too.
David
sawyer 12 Says:
Saturday, July 14, 2007 @12:56:39 AM
Hey Joe, man I have lived in lafayette all my life. I very well know about bugtussel and gamaliel. Also my sister lives next to gamaliel. If thats Ray Cain you,re talking about playing the banjo I know him too. That just thrilled me to death ready this. I had no idea you lived there or played a banjo. I may have to just make me a little trip over there too.
David
Ban-Joey Says:
Saturday, July 14, 2007 @1:30:28 PM
Hey David........ cool to hear from you........ I think it WAS Ray Cain....... a great night......... Thanks for the comments man! CU in MACON!!! Ban-Joey
Ban-Joey Says:
Saturday, July 14, 2007 @1:33:27 PM
Hey HoosierGirl........Most of the folks who clump up and jam are pretty cool people. The first time I ever did it was one year into learning and I was HORRIBLE........ other banjo players helped me out though, justy try not to get in the way. If they are way over your head....... just listen and learn............... ad a roll or lick when you can.....Love and Blessings, Ban-Joey
philbywan Says:
Friday, July 20, 2007 @4:43:48 PM
Wow Joey, what a great piece. I have been playing a few months, and my teacher's taken to "jamming" with me on guitar for most of my lessons. If I mess up there's no stopping, I find my place and jump back in. Good training for playing with others, which he encourages me to do regularly.
The local Ruritan Club has a bluegrass jam every Monday night. We went to a festival there a few weeks back, and one old timer told me they sang hymms for the first hour then played whatever the group felt like. Seemed like some real nice folks at the festival.
I've been trying to get my courage up to go one Monday. After reading your piece, and hearing how nice and accepting everyone was... I think I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for your inspirational words!
Phil
Ban-Joey Says:
Friday, July 20, 2007 @11:47:38 PM
Thanks Phil For your comments....... As for YOUR Monday night jam..... I say pick up the old 5 string and have at it...... even if you just ad a rol or lick here and there......... God Bless man...... keep pickin!!!!!! Ban-Joey
jpoulette Says:
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 @8:41:01 AM
Joey - We'll definitely be there Sept 1st (7 PM) for the show in Lancaster NH. AH - late summer in Cow Hampshire - HOT days - FREEZING nights. Looking forward to it !
Ban-Joey Says:
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 @3:34:18 PM
COOL MAN....... we are having HOT DAYS and HOT nights in most places....... I will bring a JACKET!!!!!!! :) BAn-Joey
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