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Playing Since: 2018
Experience Level: Intermediate
Kevin S has made 3 recent additions to Banjo Hangout
Interests:
[Jamming] [Socializing]
Occupation: Retired (CFD)
Gender: Male
My Instruments:
Hatfield Buck Creek
Oscar Schmidt OB-5
Taylor AD17e
Yamaha FG-410
Fender Telecaster
PRS 594 SE McCarty
Misc. Piano/Keyboards
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
JD Crowe
Dale Perry
Kristin Scott Benson
Ross Nickerson
Ricky Mier
Derek Vaden
Tommy Emmanuel
Allen Shadd
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Created 12/9/2018
Last Visit 7/4/2026
Updated 02/20/26: Retired Chicago fireman. (65 years old) I played piano and keyboards in part-time rock and pop bands from 1976 to 2017 but always had a strong interest in bluegrass—especially the sound of Scruggs-style banjo. In 2018, I bought an Oscar Schmidt beginner banjo and took a few in-person lessons with a local teacher. After just five sessions, I was hooked. Within four months of learning to wear the picks, I upgraded to a new Hatfield Buck Creek.
Today, I continue learning through two online courses, occasional face-to-face lessons with a local pro, bluegrass ensemble classes, and jam sessions. During the pandemic, I got my wife back into playing guitar, and with the help of Strum Machine, we now jam on about forty bluegrass standards together.
Best banjo story: picking up my Buck Creek on Burton Ridge Road—and becoming friends with Arthur Hatfield.
