Be sure to listen to my friend (The Other) Steve Martin and look him up at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival.

http://unrealbluegrass.com/

I'm proud to say some of my photos are scheduled to be in the final cut.

I can't wait to see it myself!
Here's hoping!

Fred

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I was looking for photos of Fiddlin' Al McCanless and remembered I have scans of 3 Union Grove Fiddler's Convention programs (and did I found Al). 1966 was scanned by Ken Landreth, and I scanned the following two and added captions to all 3. They've been on my website for many years..

http://frobbi.org/ug66

http://frobbi.org/ug67

http://frobbi.org/ug68

Kicking off this Grey Fox 2016 season....

I'm honored that the August 2016 issue of Banjo Newsletter cover has my photo of Dr. Ralph from the 1972 Country Gentlemen Festival.

Here's an annual event that needs no explanation...or if it does, I don't have one!

I'm proud to announce the Grey Fox 2016 Keith Style Banjo Workshop Part 1.
Thanks to my banjoist friends Ira Gitlin, Marc Horowitz, and Ron Cody, 
accompanied by Eric Lee (fiddle), Lincoln Meyers (guitar), and Bill Keith's son Martin (bass).

A little throwback from Baton Rouge 1969..

Thanks again to my banjoist friends Ira Gitlin, Marc Horowitz, and Ron Cody, accompanied by Eric Lee (fiddle), Lincoln Meyers (guitar), and Bill Keith's son Martin (bass)...

Here's another up and coming band...

If you're looking to some all-out fun, these guys deliver!

Audio: Bill Monroe, Zebelean's Lounge, Baltimore, MD, March 1, 1967 

Phil Zimmerman (photog, mandolin player with Last Fair Deal and Stacy Phillips & His Bluegrass Characters)
just gave me a copy of his historic 1967 recording of Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys at Zebelean's Lounge
in Baltimore, which was Peter Rowan's last night with Bill.

I'm proud to add it to my collection and share it with you...

http://frobbi.org/audio/monroe-baltimore-1967/

Jim Rooney has created a beautiful tribute to our mutual friend Bill Keith...
 

                  BILL KEITH – BANJO MASTER

          http://www.jimrooneyproductions.com/bill-keith-banjo-master/

I'm proud and honored Jim has allowed me to add a link to my tribute to Bill...

                                 http://frobbi.org/billkeith/


I'd also like to thank Jim and congratulate him for being selected for the well-deserved
2016 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award.

Fred

My Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Creekside Stage "workstation"

At Grey Fox last July, Jeff Horton, bassist with The KroppDusters, saw me, and I was reminded of
the video I shot of Mike Kropp & The KroppDusters with guest Bill Keith at Rhythm & Roots in 2013.
Normally I post only one or two songs for any band. But after talking to Jeff again just a few days
ago, I decided to drop everything and make available the entire set, in memory of two giant inspirations,
Mike Kropp and Bill Keith.

From Jeff via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Kropp-Dusters-473309106074679/

The KroppDusters' CD is available!
If you'd like one, $14 (includes first class mailing) will cover it.
Make out a Check or money order to:  Jeffrey Horton
and mail it to 35 Arthur Avenue #25, East Providence, RI 02914
We are excited to have this recording. We think you'll enjoy it!

I had a great time Sunday at the Oldtone Roots Music Festival. http://www.oldtonemusicfestival.com/
I only captured a few things. Here's a sample of the off-stage entertainment,
the best dinner music I've ever enjoyed!

                                                                        "Cultural Exchange" at the Oldtone Roots Music Festival

                                                         Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association's Mike Foley, Fred Robbins, Lynn Lipton

                                                                         Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival's Lisa Husted, Mary Doub, Mary Burdette

                                                                                       Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association's Joan Harrison and Kalia Yeagle

                                                                  Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association's Fred Robbins and Jerry Oland

More fun at Grey Fox...

 

The fun continues at the Oldtone Roots Music Festival

http://www.oldtonemusicfestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OldtoneMusicFestival/

I've just proudly added Jason's video to my Fincastle '65 pages: http://frobbi.org/audio/fincastle65
in the From Others section.




It's along side Jason's Fincastle '65 Don Reno Workshop that I already had...