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Nielen |
Nielen replied to topic 'The future of bluegrass?' 16 days
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I've just been viewing the Transatlantic Sessions DVD. Probably the most inspiring musical performance I've ever watched - live or recorded! Waiting for a back-order of all the previous ones... Latest (TS6) is now available on CD/DVD. |
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Genre: Popular
Playing Style: Other
Genre: Other
Playing Style: Other
Genre: Country
Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Genre: Country
Playing Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Playing Since: 1975
Experience Level: Purty Good
Nielen has made 2 recent additions to Banjo Hangout
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[Socializing] [Helping]
Occupation: Retired
Gender: Male
Age: 74
My Instruments:
2002 Gibson RB250, 1980s Ibanez, 1970s home-made job, Martin OM35, Weber Hyalite mando, 2013 home-made mando (see pic).
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Bobby Thompson, Ricky Scaggs & KT, Alison Krauss, Johnny Staats & the Delivery Boys, Bill Keith, John Hartford, Nitty Gritty, Crooked Still, The Rolling Stones, Natalie Merchant, Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Douglas, Tim O'Brien, The Chieftains, Planxty, Mandolin Orange, Transatlantic Sessions. So many... Did I forget Dylan!?
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Created 1/29/2004
Last Visit 8/13/2026
Now in my ‘70s I find there's not much bluegrass in SA and the BHO still keeps me in touch with the wider world of banjos and I've taken to writing some fiction, along with songs. The BHO is a lekker (Afrikaans: =“nice”) home-from-home and seems indestructible – thank you Eric.
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