Because this film seems to deal with the banjo's roots in Africa, I thought it

would be of interest to our group.  Given that West Palm Beach is a long ways

away, I have found out that the film can be rented for $250.



I am considering having a showing at my house kinda like a house concert.  If I

got 25 people at $10 each it would break even.  ANy profits could go to the

banjo society.



I live in Jacksonvile, which again is not a central location.

ANyone interested in coming to Jacksonville to view to view the film or would

someone like to host this in a better location?

  

  

Hey there Al...
 
Sounds like a wonderful alternative to driving to PB Co! The Bela film sounds terrific. You're right...Jacksonville is not "down the road apiece" for many of us. On the other hand, I live in a peanut shell, and can't, unfortunately, volunteer my space. Then again, where in the world is that central convenient location? I wish you well with this festive event!!!!
 
Intoxicating stuff, n'est-ce pas?
 
Cheers and hugs....and good for you!!!!!
 
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Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 10:45 PM
To: Florida Banjo Society
Subject: Re: [floridabanjosociety] Bela Fleck Film

Would the rental allow for multiple showings in different locations?

Howard

  

  

Hey there Al...
 
Sounds like a wonderful alternative to driving to PB Co! The Bela film sounds terrific. You're right...Jacksonville is not "down the road apiece" for many of us. On the other hand, I live in a peanut shell, and can't, unfortunately, volunteer my space. Then again, where in the world is that central convenient location? I wish you well with this festive event!!!!
 
Intoxicating stuff, n'est-ce pas?
 
Cheers and hugs....and good for you!!!!!
 
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I remember talking with Bela about this shortly after he returned from Africa (4

years ago?) at the Black Banjo Then and Now Gathering weekend in Boone, NC. He

also jammed at that weekend event with some of the Africans in attendance.



Al, do you know what format this $250 rental is? Is it a DVD? I would guess that

at that rental fee, it might by 35mm sound film, in which case you'd need to

round up a 35mm theatrical projector and compatible sound system. It's possible

it is a 16mm print, however, and such gear is a lot easier to find.



Thanks for researching all this,

Kerry

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Al Poindexter wrote:

"Because this film seems to deal with the banjo's roots in Africa, I thought it

would be of interest to our group. Given that West Palm Beach is a long ways

away, I have found out that the film can be rented for $250.



I am considering having a showing at my house kinda like a house concert. If I

got 25 people at $10 each it would break even. ANy profits could go to the banjo

society.



I live in Jacksonvile, which again is not a central location.

ANyone interested in coming to Jacksonville to view to view the film or would

someone like to host this in a better location?"





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Have you thought any more about renting this film. My wife and I would

indeed be interested in viewing the video if you have the response that I

hope it would generate.  Thanks and let us know



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Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:46 AM

To: floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [floridabanjosociety] Bela Fleck Film



I remember talking with Bela about this shortly after he returned from

Africa (4 years ago?) at the Black Banjo Then and Now Gathering weekend in

Boone, NC. He also jammed at that weekend event with some of the Africans in

attendance.



Al, do you know what format this $250 rental is? Is it a DVD? I would guess

that at that rental fee, it might by 35mm sound film, in which case you'd

need to round up a 35mm theatrical projector and compatible sound system.

It's possible it is a 16mm print, however, and such gear is a lot easier to

find.



Thanks for researching all this,

Kerry

===================

Al Poindexter wrote:

"Because this film seems to deal with the banjo's roots in Africa, I thought

it would be of interest to our group. Given that West Palm Beach is a long

ways away, I have found out that the film can be rented for $250.



I am considering having a showing at my house kinda like a house concert. If

I got 25 people at $10 each it would break even. ANy profits could go to the

banjo society.



I live in Jacksonvile, which again is not a central location.

ANyone interested in coming to Jacksonville to view to view the film or

would someone like to host this in a better location?"





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From: floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com [mailto:floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Malinowski
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:55 PM
To: floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [floridabanjosociety] Bela Fleck Film

Al
Have you thought any more about renting this film. My wife and I would
indeed be interested in viewing the video if you have the response that I
hope it would generate. Thanks and let us know

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From: floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
kerryblech@juno.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:46 AM
To: floridabanjosociety@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [floridabanjosociety] Bela Fleck Film

I remember talking with Bela about this shortly after he returned from
Africa (4 years ago?) at the Black Banjo Then and Now Gathering weekend in
Boone, NC. He also jammed at that weekend event with some of the Africans in
attendance.

Al, do you know what format this $250 rental is? Is it a DVD? I would guess
that at that rental fee, it might by 35mm sound film, in which case you'd
need to round up a 35mm theatrical projector and compatible sound system.
It's possible it is a 16mm print, however, and such gear is a lot easier to
find.

Thanks for researching all this,
Kerry
===================
Al Poindexter wrote:
"Because this film seems to deal with the banjo's roots in Africa, I thought
it would be of interest to our group. Given that West Palm Beach is a long
ways away, I have found out that the film can be rented for $250.

I am considering having a showing at my house kinda like a house concert. If
I got 25 people at $10 each it would break even. ANy profits could go to the
banjo society.

I live in Jacksonvile, which again is not a central location.
ANyone interested in coming to Jacksonville to view to view the film or
would someone like to host this in a better location?"

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I saw the film at the theater in Palm Beach.  It was fun and a wealth of information on Africian instruments, musicians, and Bela Fleck.  Yes, I'd recommend seeing the video, especially if you can share the rental fee or talk a local theater into hosting it.

When I mentioned seeing the post on this and the Frailing Banjo list, the owner said he managed to have it posted.    So, his posting started quite a stir. 
Marg
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