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Banjo Gathering, Nov. 1-4, 2018, Bristol, VA
Hello everyone, We hope to see you in Bristol: https://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/the-banjo-gathering-exploring-banjo-history-and-the-american-experience/Best regards, Greg See More
Strumelia commented on Greg Adams's video
Kick Up the Devil On a Holiday - Greg Adams at Augusta Old Time Week 2016
"Had to come back and listen again. Great musicality by everyone!"
Strumelia commented on Greg Adams's videoSelections from Septimus Winner's New Primer for the Banjo (1864)
"This is a great video for folks starting stroke style. For people coming from clawhammer playing to minstrel stroke style, it helps to show especially how the thumb is used a little differently than the usual oldtime banjo way. The…"
2018 Banjo Gathering Survey
Dear Friends,We enjoyed an extraordinary 2017 Banjo Gathering this past weekend in Alexandria, Virginia, with a wonderful array of presentations, displays of material culture, and three amazing field trips to the Library of Congress American Folklife Center (AFC), the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History (NMAH).We were so inspired that we've decided to begin working immediately on planning for our…See More
2017 Banjo Gathering: November 2-5, 2017
Dear Friends,Here's the latest information regarding this year's Banjo Gathering (formerly Banjo Collectors Gathering). I hope some of you will make it!Best regards,Greg Registration:This year’s Registration Fee is $280 — with a special half-price offer for students and first-time attendees. You can register for the upcoming Banjo Gathering by making out a check to Peter Szego and sending it to:Peter Szego2 Beekman LaneHillsborough,NJ 08844Attendance is limited so register early and spots on…See More
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- How did you find out about Ning Minstrel Banjo?
- Through the Tom-Briggs listserv
- How long have you played banjo?
- Since 1994
- What kind of banjo(s) do you own?
- Not enough!
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Comment Wall (30 comments)
- At 3:19pm on December 4, 2008,
Carl Anderton said… - Santa Claus needs to bring you a nice video camera for Christmas this year. Then you could make youtube videos that we could all enjoy! (Assuming you've been good).
- At 5:20pm on December 19, 2008,
razyn said…
- Just befriending the guys I know, from AEBG or the old forum --
- At 1:26pm on December 20, 2008,
Robert Winans said… - Thanks, Greg. I will try to add material to the site over time, maybe even a more up-to-date photo and a better picture of that banjo.
- At 3:54pm on December 20, 2008,
- If the Add as Friend button worked, I'd add you. It's blue on my screen -- only the green buttons work. (Well, some of the red ones do.) I assume Bill Gates owns Ning, and makes life here hard for Mac users.
- At 10:43pm on January 4, 2009,
John Masciale said… - Greg, Thanks for posting those videos, I thoroughly enjoyed them. They are lessons in this art, and are worth studying.
- At 5:18pm on January 22, 2009,
George Wunderlich said… - I may be slow, but I am , ......well......slow!
I am in a meeting until 7, I saw I missed a call from you. The people in my meeting think I am writing down notes :) Talk to you soon
- At 9:52am on February 13, 2009,
John Peterson said… - Thanks - I'm a hack but I don't stop trying. You guys keep me going!
John
- At 11:09am on June 11, 2009,
Lucas Bowman said… - Hey! I joined up! Whatchu been up too? Im trying to swing some thesis work outta these banjos, and Im trying to narrow it down. Its a bitch! What you been working on?
- At 2:03pm on November 6, 2009,
Len Entrabartolo said… - Greg,
Will do. Right now we're back in the studio and hoping to have the CD out by February. We'll be back out on the road soon and we'll see you then.
- At 9:57am on January 26, 2010,
Carson Hudson said… - Hey Greg... No, problem... I knew I would see you somewhere, sometime. I'd appreciate any feedback, and also I'd like to talk about akontings. I saw the vid of you in Florida last March and had lots of questions.
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