Playing Since: 1972
Experience Level: Purty Good
OTJohn has made 1 recent addition to Banjo Hangout
Interests:
[Teaching] [Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping]
Occupation: Retired
Gender: Male
Age: 73
My Instruments:
62’ bow tie RB 250 flathead, 11.5" Brooks Spunover banjo, Kevin Enoch banjo uke, Santa Cruz 12-fret guitar, 11 13/16" .Whyte Laydie w/ custom conversion neck, Weyman resonated banjo with fretless neck by Vern Marr, Jason Mogi 12," Ome Omega openback banjo, ‘The Gibson’ 5 string trap door banjo, Ome Long neck.
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Too numerous to mention Heavily influenced by Red Clay Ramblers (Tommy Thompson), Ken Perlman, Bertram Levy and many others.
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Created 7/21/2004
Last Visit 6/3/2020
Primarily clawhammer, some fingerpicking. Play in two local OT groups. Also play in a number of other combinations and solo settings at local venues. Teach/mentor Clawhammer banjo in the Mid-Willamette Valley area (Orchard Mt. String Band and Biscuit Creek String band). Currently retired and focusing efforts on playing, minor banjo repair, setup, etc. Enjoy traveling and jamming with folks throughout the Northwest. Can usually be found jamming, attending/performing each year at NW Folklife Festival in Seattle, Centralia OT gathering and Portland OT gathering..and local venues throughout Willamette Valley area.
