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morys |
www.phfactor.com/peaches
Playing Since: 1964
Experience Level: Purty Good
Interests:
[Jamming] [Socializing]
Occupation: retired
Gender: Male
Age: 88
My Instruments:
GIbson RB250,
Crafters of Tennessee,
Gold Tone Home Made - OB250,
Dojo
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Earl Scruggs,
JD Crow,
Lost and Found,
Hot Rise,
Alan Munde,
Seldom Scene - Original Group,
and more
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Created 9/2/2006
Last Visit 1/14/2011
I started playing ukulele at age 10 and 4-string banjo through college until I realized my calling. Singing, playing and listening to all types of music growing up, I first became interested in the 5-string banjo back in 1964. Enjoying such groups as the Kingston Trio, The Weavers, listening to the banjo and thinking that's what I want to do - play 5-string banjo. Then I heard bluegrass music. And like most bluegrass banjo pickers, I became mesmerized by the playing of Buck Trent, Eric Wiseburg, JD Crow, Alan Munde and of course, Earl Scruggs. Not being able to go to Festivals much to learn from others, I started teaching myself how to play the three fingered style. Playing by ear (someone said - "Music was here before chords and notes"), I found it fun and sometimes frustrating. I have played the 5-string banjo off and on for approximately 45 years, playing with some fine musicians. I joined 2nd Hand Strings (now Bluegrass Odyssey) in 2003, and have enjoyed a revitalization of my picking skills. I am on FaceBook facebook.com/Peaches.Hines
