The full schedule for BanjoSeed at WillFest isn't completed and probably never will be. Mary Z. Cox and Ernie Williams will do a novice-level workshop at 10:00...
A BIG THANKS to Jim and Ernie for doing what you do! Thanks for making it special and letting me do what I do! Lets do it again! It was too much fun! Nancy...
Hello friends. We are coming up to the completion of the second year of our banjo society, and I felt this would be a good chance to reflect on where we are...
Hello Friends, This is just a note to alert you that Beverly Smith and Carl Jones are going to be performing a house concert at the Levy Homestead, 426 SW 43rd...
Dear Chuck: The work you have done seems to be wonderful. As someone who has been working together with the folks involved with the African roots events both...
Dear Tony, Thanks for your note, kind remarks and enthusiasm. To your observation that the FBS is North Central Florida-centric: THe society is whatever the...
Great!! We haven't seen them in Florida yet, but will plan on attending. Saw them a few years back in North Carolina and have been fans ever since. Thanks for...
Hey there Gang... The Banjo Society newsletter production is underway...and I need YOU. Well, actually, I need: your articles, stories, jokes, photos,...
Thanks to Jim Strickland for this list of the 2008 Florida Old Time Music Champions! Congratulations to the winners in our midst! Florida Old Time Music...
I just bought a hard to get Ramsey from these folks at a good price. I have these new Ramsey models and I think that they are all 12": 1-ELECTRIC 1-SPECIAL ...
Hello Friends, It occured to me that we are near the end of April, and some of you might be interested to hear that I am Gold Tone Instruments Artist of the...
Hey Chuck, Congratulations buddy ! I've never know a Gold Tone Artist of the Month before ... cool ! Jim Strickland Florida Old Time Music Championship ...
Hello Friends, This is a reminder that Beverly Smith and Carl Jones will be performing a house concert 426 SW 43rd Terrace, in Gainesville on Thursday May 1st,...
Did any of you miss the akonting-banjo symposium at the University of Florida back on March 20 with presentations and performances by Dr. Chuck Levy, Cheick...
Dear Friends, If you are interested in having a camping and festival pass for the weekend of the FFF, banjo contestants are eligible if the register through...
Dear Friends, Ernie Williams is looking for clawhammer banjoists to help staff BanjoSeed for the 2008 FFF. The purpose of BanjoSeed is to introduce and...
Hello, Just finished(I've been working on it day and night for almost a month!) my new banjo website--it is the same address--but it looks a lot better and has...
Dear Friends: Such postings are sent by machines, or computer programs, more accurately, who simply assault the entire list of hundreds if not thousands of...
Hi everyone - live in Valdosta (but moving north soon - yuk) so not really a "FL" person but get down into FL regular like - anyway, had some questions We...
That may very well have been Chuck Spano over Ormond Beach way. He's into washboards and rhythm instruments. He also promotes concerts and has an email events...
Thanks a million Jim - what a super bunch of links/events - I did email chuck spano and indeed it was him so we're going to get together at the Florida Folk...
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on and off list who sent me Chuck's contact info and links, etc. for all the great events coming up - thanks again!...