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For 5 String Banjo Players based in the British Isles.

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From will1976 on 2/1/2013 1:30:07 PM

Hi Ladies & Gentlemen,

I have been tinkering around with Banjos for a little while. I have been trying both, Clawhammer & 3 finger styles (But mostly sounding like a Cat being strangled). To be perfectly honest I'm being drawn to CH the most.

I have a lovely Gold Tone Custom Long Neck, which is just waiting for me to improve. I don;t yet have the confidence to join my local folk nights. My favorite players would have to be

Dave Hum, Luke Kelly,Barney McKenna, Felix Sonnyboy Wilson (if you have never heard of him, then out it into youtubr) & Tommy Makem. Sadly apart from 1 of these have passed on. My thoughts are still there for Mel & family, sorry to hear about Dave. He will surely be missed by all who knew him, or seen him play).

So, my question is this:

Are there any Banjo Players, the live if my locality?

I live in Lymington on the south coast, and I would love to hear from other players near me, no matter what their playing style, or taste in music.

Regards

Will

6 Comments
sorefinger says: 2/1/2013 1:47:32 PM Wished i lived nearer mate, but i am learning 3 finger, not a big lover of CH but do listern to it somtimes and its growing on me a bit . wish you all the best. PS at least your getting a sound out of it cat or otherwise :)
	will1976 says: 2/2/2013 2:28:19 AM Where is it that you live Trevor, if you don't mind me asking?
sorefinger says: 2/2/2013 2:49:51 AM Hi will, i'm in shropshire
	will1976 says: 2/2/2013 12:57:22 PM Ah! As you say that is a little too far to travel to meet up. What a shame. Keep in touch, and keep picking! Cheers
	Nolicks says: 2/4/2013 10:40:49 AM Hi Will, are you far from Brighton, I know of several groups around that area that my be of assistance. Arthur
	will1976 says: 2/4/2013 12:55:23 PM Trevor, thanks for posting replies. Arthur, I am around 90 miles from Brighton, but thanks for the reply. Regards Will
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