Steve Kaufman Camp anybody going
I'm going to the Kaufman Bluegrass camp June 17 - 22. Any other BHO members going? I plan to wear my BHO cap so give me a shout.
View ArticleNew Gibson Archtop Banjo
Does Gibson sell new archtop banjos? I'd want probably an RB-250. Thanks for any help!
View ArticleAWESOME Surry County OT Style Doc. on Youtube!
Apologies if this has been posted before, but it's worth posting again. I just came across this great David Holt-hosted documentary about the Surry County style of Old Time. Lots of great footage of...
View ArticleMy 1st Banjo
Hello to everyone in the forum. Getting my first banjo tomorrow, fancy learning something new. I've played acoustic guitar for six years and play mainly fingerstyle. Just wondering how the two...
View ArticleIt's All EVs.....Falt..!!!!
Now....i gottah git me ah Pop up.....camper..!!!Sheeeeese...!Now tha ...O'l...lady...thinks ...She's inta.....campin..!THANKS....BUDDY..!!!... ;0)
View ArticlePolka on the Banjo
I've been working on Bela's Scruggs style break of Polka on the Banjo. What a great song. It has several movements and I've only found tabs for the main break. I know Scruggs did a lot of up the neck...
View ArticleSteve Dilling's Prewar Gibson Style 75 for sale
I just listed Steve Dilling's prewar style 75 for sale in classifieds. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/29080 Thank you for looking.
View ArticleWriting for the banjo in a band setting
How does it work? I've never been in a band nor have I really jammed out with anybody. Does the banjo harmonize with, lets say, a lead guitar? Not even necessarily harmonize, but if a guitar plays...
View ArticleFirst time touching a tenor
Just pulled out my father in law's tenor banjo from the garage, got it fixed up, and I am going to attempt to learn it. I have no musical experience except that I love music. Is there a go to...
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update to all
Hi all. Just fyi, I m still around. Thx to all who helped. U know who u r. I got jist enuff to c a doc. Can't afford any of the meds he wants me on. Am still driving. No paychek in two months. Am...
View ArticleHot Bluegrass Rolls?
Hello everyone! I'm the proud owner of a brand new banjo, and my very first one to! It's a beginner banjo and there are probably much better banjo's out there, but it seemed a good starter. I played...
View ArticlePrayer Requests for a Good Friend...
I got a phone call yesterday from the brother of a guy who used to live across the street from me in Missouri... John Dew... His mother and I were and are good friends... have been for years... John...
View ArticleBluegrass Stuff - Katy Hill & Why Don't You Tell Me So
Hello everyone! Someone was kind enough to tape and post on the Tube a video of Bluegrass Stuff kicking off a show in Saronno, last friday. Enjoy and let me know what you think! Matt.
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Here we go again. Sea breeze collision and I'm staying home
Here we go again. Tom Terry our local weather man says the sea breeze is setting up for another collision tonight over Clermont. I'm staying home. No repeat of last night. LOL
View ArticleCan someone recommend a good fiddle instructor?
....key word 'good.' It's my wife's birthday...I'm probably looking for someone who works with Skype, old time/bluegrass style.
View ArticlePrewar Gibson style 3 with Fat Boy rim for sale
Just listed my 1929 Gibson style 3 (with Fat Boy rim) in classifieds. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/29084 Thank you for looking.
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Rockahock Bluegrass Festival
Anybody on the hangout gonna be at the Rockahock Bluegrass Festival this weekend? I'll be there
View ArticleWant To Buy: Used Geared 5th string Tuner
Anyone have one they don't need anymore? 5 Star or any good condition one will do. Thanks jerry
View ArticleWhat to do with my grand daughter and her banjo???
I've been teaching my grand daughter banjo since she was 8 and she is 12 now. In the past 6 months she has taken a quantum leap forward and her fingers are just flying. Her timing is amazing and she...
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