Hi Group, Most of us know that African-Americans made a significant impact on bone playing. Yet players of African descent seem under represented among the...
Great set of links. Thanks. I went to Bone Dry Instruments and got a set each of pine and cedar bonds as well as an instructional DVD. I'll let you know how...
I agree with being sensitive. The minstrel shows died when people started taking seriously all musicians. The minstrel show was a bad joke against people of...
Scott and everyone, hi. There was an old bones player of African ancestry at Bones Fest V, hosted by Steve Brown. He played one- handed. I forget his name. I...
... I'm not A-A, but I am from the south. Born and raised in Texas, but now live in Northwest Louisiana. Such slang is used all over billboards, ads, and...
I happened across these videos and thought you'd enjoy them too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3TFkvEmBYM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ppheRODcQ4 May your...
For those of you who are interested in spoons as musical instruments - there is a tradition in Turkey of using wooden spoons as percussion instruments. They...
We need more belly dancing bones players, female, between 18 and 30.Charlie, sounds like you have quite a catch. ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
... 30.Charlie, sounds like you have quite a catch. Yes, I do have quite a catch... but my wife and I are both 55. We've been together over 20 years; she's...
There's a story in there and us bone heads on the list would love to hear it. I've been married for 21 years, its a good start, and my wife and I make music...
Hey Steve, Give us some feedback on your regional get together during the fall. Would you do it again? Any mid-atlantic states bone players interested in...
Hi Bob, Thanks for asking and sorry about the late reply. I was very happy with it, very much like the three others I have hosted, small, but very intimate. We...
I was working on wireless technology for the bones themselves. What was prototyped: *Molded plastic bone with wireless fm trasmitter. *Microphone input where...
Age is just a number when it comes to love. Why not celebrate in age-gap relationships? You can enjoy the crazy adult fun with the Older Woman/Man or Younger...
Sorry about that, Jack, and everybody. I don't know how he got through but it should be taken care of. Thanks to everyone for posting and being members of this...
Hi folks. I just join the group and looking to get immersed in the world of bones. I have very little experience, having been exposed to the bones several...
... Irv, Thanks for joining the group, I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions here. We do have some members in the DC area. One of the best bones players and...
I've had great success with the "Danforth" roll or triplet. How do you fit this roll into 4/4 time music? Does somebody have a favorite type of wooden bones?...
Thanks Steve for the warm welcome. I'll definitely reach out to the folks you mention and check out some of the local sessions. I look forward to learning...
I just came across a great resource if you want to practice your bones (or any other Irish instrument) with a variety of Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, barn...
Hi from Spain. I'm new in bones world and need help. My uncle is butcher and I want to get his help to build a pair of bones. Could you help me with which ribs...
Hello, It is Dan from Ohio in the United States. Welcome! There are certainly as many preferences here as there are personalities. Here are some general rules...
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