Went to Ken Perlman's 'American Banjo Camp' [ :http://www.langston.com/ABC/index.html ] and had a great time. It was in Washington near Port Townsend. I took ...
Yep, I was there. It was good. I hope that your daughter had a good time learning new stuff. If she is like most of us her brain was reeling by the end. It...
Old-time. But not clawhammer but rather two and three finger pick styles a la Charlie Poole, Wade Mainer, etc (or at least attempting to). Still a long, long...
Alan, I enjoyed Clarke's playing and repartee. I went to three of Laura Smith's classes mainly becuase I was spending time with my daughter that weekend and...
I didn't make it this year because of a prior commitment. I attended the first two years, however, and believe that it is a great camp. Did you get to take...
Yes I did indeed get some workshops with Paul Brown. I am hoping that he will be back next year and do some workshops on finger picking banjo styles. ... ...
I'm just starting. I'm repairing me a fiddle to learn on. Where/what is the best type of strings to use for a complete novice and which book would be good...
There are lots of strings out there. The only comment I would have is pick low action strings. They are easier to play with. I know this is a bit off topic...
... It probably would be a good idea for you to take it in to a reputable luthier for a professional "set up". They'll make sure everything is at the right...
On Friday, October 14 you can catch Rachel Eddy with her friends Adam Hurt and Abe Folmsbee opening for Liz Carroll & John Doyle at The Rosewood Theatre . Liz...
IMPORTANT!!! There WILL BE a Champagne Fun Bus to the Wild Goose Masquerade Ball October 29, 2005. Please indicate that you will participate as early as...
Hi all, I joined this list yesterday. Besides a general interest in fiddling & old-time music, I joined in hope of meeting a fiddler (or other multi-instrument...
Welcome. I've spent some time in Lambertville, a very nice place. You may be a bit too good to want to play with me, given your years of experience and...
Anyone in the South Florida area, and many will be able to catch flights down here in time tonight, I will be performing several extended sets at the Luna Star...
Time to shake your bones! Time to DANCE! The Mo'Town Rounders return to the Rosewood Theatre in Morgantown on Saturday, December 3. Admission is ONLY $6 at the...
Sorry to be off topic but I need to get to Harrisonburg, Va in late December to join up with a tour group. The nearest train is in Charlottesville and I don't...
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Hello all . Been playing for awhile. Bacon long neck banjo. Schut mandoline made in 1915, guitar, dulcimer, harmonica + others. hope to talk to other pickers...
In a message dated 12/31/2005 6:01:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, knuckle_ed1944@... writes: Hello all! Been playing for awhile. Bacon long neck banjo....
Hello back. I live in Eugene Oregon. Not a lot of old time music here. I used to play at the grange halls all the time, but my favorite was nursing homes. When...
7th ANNUAL PORTLAND OLD-TIME MUSIC GATHERING January 11 - 15: A unique large scale music party for everyone Its just a week and a half away. All the updated...
Hi. You will see this in other banjo groups, it ain't spam! My name is Toni Vines and I'm a new banjo player living in Ipswich, UK. I've been a blues guitarist...
Toni, Welcome! Many of the curmudgeons on the list will berate you for the bluegrass affliction believing that all true banjo music occured prior to Mr....
Thought i would share something with ya'll. Great fun and it does actually work. Met my girl on here, http://www.hookupatthisplace.info/ckcs and so far it's...
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Hi Kelly, thanks for taking the trouble to get in touch. OK, I'm really new so help me please! Clawhammer and Frailing, are they the same? Can you please...
Toni, The distinction between frailing and clawhammer is a bit fuzzy at best. The definitions I have heard are that frailing generally involves a strum type...