Introduce Your Good Selves

[Danny]

g'luck

[Danny]

Let me know how it goes mate

[dodgydago]

Hi.
My name is Fernando. I was born in Spain but live in England.
Now, my work has taken me to Moscow.
I got interested in banjos while through America riding a motorcycle . I wanted to ride the 'Blues highway' but Hurricane Katrina spoiled the party (and many good people's lives) so I went up the Appalachia and came across many a banjo. Back home I bought my first from andybanjo and found Patrick and family.
Banjo's, so far, play me rather the other way round. Very much thanks to Patrick, his dad and a few fellow banjo pickers I got started on something I never believed I could do: playing an instrument and making music. Maybe that is too grandiose a description of what I can do, but I'll get there. 'Boil them cabbage down' is a gigantic step and achievement for a goofy guy like me!
I switched to tenor now and I will be the happiest if one day I can play accompanying a jazz band. That said, I love folk Music, British American and Spanish.
My home's in Kent, not far from Tunbridge Wells, on a beautiful spot I so much miss when I'm away. If you are passing by with a banjo drop me a line, my casa es su casa.
DD

[huylens80]

Hi I'm Rob

Been frailing banjo for three years or so but mainly just from tab.
Then someone sent me a copy of Patrick Costello's 'The How and Tao of Old Time banjo' and I haven't looked back!

I live in Nottingham and I'm a Politics research student at Trent University.

Nice to meet you all

[mark]

My names Mark, I am 36 with the obligatory wife, 2 kids, 2 cats, 2 fish and a mortgage.
I live in Berkshire but was born in Dorset and raised in the West Mids.

I am learning frailing banjo but also play around on uke, guitar and harmonica.

I have recently lost my internet connection for 3 months due to an admin **** up at work (they supply my internet connection) so have a lot of catching up to do!

[Danny]

Welcome back Mark, I wondered where you'd gone too.

[mark]

Feb 25, 2008 8:51:52 GMT Danny said:

Welcome back Mark, I wondered where you'd gone too.

Thanks Danny it's been a grind without any internet access, you don't realise how much you take it for granted!

It's still not back to normal though, I still can't access hotmail, youtube, itunes, vids on google or whatever. I am gonna take he plunge next month and get my own internet connection sorted out (gonna have to dig out the PC too, its still packed in a box since I moved house 6 months ago!)

[ianlp59]

HI to all...

Just stumbled across this board and decided to join in !

My main instrument is guitar though I play a little banjo as well. Been playing guitar for quite some time and have dabbled in a number of styles from classical,blues, rags through to folk and some more contemporary stuff. My main influence on playing of late has been the great Martin Simpson. I do a lot of stuff in his style and tunings. This all started a few years ago when, after a long period of absence from playing steel string acoustic I decided to get stuck in again. The first thing I did was to pop out and get myself a decent guitar. I came back to the house with a Collings 002H which I still have. Been on a couple of Martin's workshops and really worked at my playing over the last few years. I've added a couple more guitars to the collection, both Collings. A 0002H and a 0001ASB. These guitars really blow me away, simply amazing instruments. I've ordered a guitar from Stefan Sobell which is probably about a year away now, so one of the Collings may have to go to make room. We'll see.

I mostly play for my own amusement but occasionally get out and do ma thang at a folk club.

Cheers,

Ian

[Danny]

Welcome aboard Ian (we seem to have a lot of Ians now)

I've heard good things about Collings, way outta my price range tho. I have just got a Faith Saturn, which is just a superb guitar, especially for what I paid.

[shamafanatastic]

Hello All,

I am relativey new to banjo, got one for christmas and haven't put it down since! I found out about this group from Particks site on youtube and am hoping to meet up with some fellow banjo players and get some tips. I am based in London btw.

Look forward to hearing from you all
Sham

[mark]

welcome Sham.
There's a few of us in (or within striking distance of) London, you should be able to hook up pretty easy.

[gibsonpicker]

Hi Danny, and all

I am Piers(just joined today) Mmmmmmmm i have been trying to play banjo for more years then i care to remember,i have a couple of banjos and a Dojo. Am a member of banjo hangout,a member of Ross Nickersons Banjo teacher and more importantly stumbled across Patricks site 18 months ago,ithink both he and his dad are brilliant.
Now if i havent bored you all to death i am semi retired(sold my Heavy earthmoving kit last year) and live near Henley on Thames,woul just love to meet up with like minded banjo lovers and learn,jam etc,lets face it i have learned that i cant teach myself.LOL
Bye for now. Keep on picking.
Cheers Piers.

[gibsonpicker]

Hi again,as an after thought i just wanted to say that after discovering John Hartford (rip) three years ago i have decided to buy a Deering Banjo. A couple of weeks ago i found Eagle music ,phoned and spoke to Steve, what a really friendly and helpfull guy,i havent bought yet but whatever if i am ever passing any where near Holmfirth i know i will get a cofee .

Bye for now . Keep on picking

Cheers Piers.

[Danny]

Hi Piers, welcome aboard.

I've always found the guys at Eagle to be very good indeed

[gibsonpicker]

Thats a fact Danny, What i liked most was that i was talking to Steve on the phone,i asked about buying a new Gibson,he replied "Piers if i never ever meet you,pls promise me you wont buy a Gibson".


He really has put me back on this planet regarding Gibson, so my next purchase will be a Deering,either a John Hartford or a GDL.

And just maybe i will sell my Gibson. (Thats a total lie) my Gibson is mine.

Bye for now Keep on picking.




Cheers Piers.