0

Ian Bell

Male

Paris, Ontario

Canada

off and on (mostly off) for 40 yrs.

Profile Information:

How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?: happy accident
What kind of banjo(s) do you own?: Three home-made tackheads (one a four-string gourd), A circa 1900 C. Bruno Peerless, nylon strung since about 1975- A Gold Tone open-back since last year

Comment Wall:

Carl Anderton

That sounds very interesting, Ian, I'd love to take a look at it.

Feb 20, 2010
Tim Twiss

Yahoo!

Mar 6, 2010
Rob MacKillop

Many thanks, Ian. Glad you enjoyed your vacation ;-)

Apr 7, 2010
Trevor stevens

Thank you for your welcome, I love riding although I was sixty before my first lesson.
I have ridden in some of our ACW battles here in the UK.
Are there any free tabs out there for minstrel banjo?
I love this site, well done to ya'll
trevor

Jun 23, 2010
Rob MacKillop

Thanks, Ian. A very interesting and moving article. I had never heard of Scott. Seems to have been a good un.

Aug 26, 2010
Bill Graham

Thanks for the greetings. Would have responded but have had computer problems. Darned machines!

Oct 18, 2010
Dena Lee

Thanks for the welcome, Ian. You are right. I am not beareded. Heehee. Are there good banjo gatherings in your area, I am in Ontario often. None here that arent ALL bluegrass

Apr 10, 2011
Dena Lee

I thought your town sounded familiar to me. I've been near there on my way to Barrie from London. In a few weeks I will be in Toronto and then Parry Sound. I'll wave as I pass by. :-)
In Toronto, I will be building a fretless tackhead tenor at Jeff Menzies' workshop. Dena

Apr 24, 2011
Strumelia

Ian, thank you very much for your welcome greeting.

Jul 25, 2011
Dena Lee

Hi, Ian. Here is a picture of Jeff's latest. I went with him to pick up the gourd at Northern Dipper. It was my first time there. What a neat place. Hope to see you around.

Banjo Pictures

Would you be interested in getting together to compare builder's notes in the future? I am new at building and always happy to meet with others.

Dena

Aug 11, 2011
Al Smitley

Ian, I'm interested in the music you are doing for the 1812 conference. My main interest in this music is weighted in its historical context. I am purchasing an English guitar/cittern so that I might participate in programming on issues and events prior to, the 1830s. I don't know how to play one yet but will be getting it this month. I'd be interested in your approach and repertoire for the 1812 period if you wouldn't mind sharing.

Feb 3, 2012
Bell Banjos

Al, I made a couple 4 chorus citterns, bouzoukis, octave mandolins, which are like the English guitar as you know. I made a website a few years ago you may find helpful.. http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/drumhilla/bouzouki_chords.html

Feb 3, 2012
Al Smitley

Ian.....or anyone else who might be interested.

I just noticed that on CSPAN3 this weekend, there will be an hour-long program on described as:

"MUSIC OF THE WAR OF 1812", Music historian, David Hildebrand on the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and other music of the War of 1812. A Maryland Historical Society event.

It airs on Saturday at 1 pm, Sunday at 6 am, and Monday at 2 am.

I'm purchasing a cittern (English guitar) tomorrow from Doc Rossi for a period-appropriate instrument in case I do any 1812 programming. I'll have to learn how to play it, quick, before the bi-centennial ends!

Feb 18, 2012
Adam Hollowell

Hey thanks a lot, Ian. Very excited I found this site, and very excited to be here. Can't wait to talk and learn more about banjo with people as enthusiastic as myself. Thanks for having me.

May 31, 2013
Paul Draper

Hi Ian - give a shout out to my friend George Ward who may also be performing at the Mystic Sea Music Festival next weekend. George gave me some banjo lessons way back in '06...

Jun 6, 2015