Playing Since: 1992
Experience Level: Purty Good
Interests:
[Teaching] [Socializing]
Occupation: Farmer, musician, Event Promoter
Gender: Male
Age: 82
My Instruments:
1981 Stelling Superstar, 1986 Washburn B16, 2010 White Swallow Piccolo 5 string, 1984 Gibson Epiphone F series Mandolin.
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Seldom Scene, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Ralph and Carter Stanley, Dry Branch Fire Squad and as a solo artist, Butch Robins, "The Master of the 5 String".
I've always had the hots for Emmy Lou Harris but she does not know I even exist, so what's new?
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Created 2/26/2008
Last Visit 1/2/2012
As a self taught banjo closet picker, I have developed a unique style which accomplished players find somewhat difficult to comment on. Mostly using an index lead and "Stanley Style" forward roll, I seem to be able to get my fingers around most tunes. Jack Hatfield invented the term, "hiccup timing" especially for my playing but I have improved since then.
Butch Robins mentioned "challenges in jam sessions", otherwise I enjoy loud noise and the Stelling provides heaps of that? I have been known to clear the room of mandolin players in record time but experience has allowed me to resist this urge.?? My web page is currently in the repair shop getting restrung?? I am probably in need of similar treatment myself ?? Somehow I jest keeps pikkin' and a ginnin' jest like Uncle Jed.??
