March 31, 2009

The Bricktown Banjo Bash

The American Banjo Museum will be holding the Four String Banjo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies on April 16th. The following night will be a celebration called the Bricktown Banjo Bash. If you have a chance to make it to Oklahoma City here is the schedule:

 

5:30 PM -   7:00 PM	Bricktown Ballpark	The Okie Dokie Banjo Band
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Spaghetti Warehouse	OPEN JAM SESSION
7:00 PM -   7:45 PM	Nonna's Painted Door	Kurt Abell
	Bricktown Brewery	Gary Ryan
	Bourbon Street Cafe	Johnny Baier
	Tap Works	John Mumford
8:00 PM -  8:45 PM	Nonna's Painted Door	Rob Wright
	Bricktown Brewery	Ron Hinkle
	Bourbon Street Cafe	Roger Hale
	Tap Works	Glen Parks/Don Stevison
9:00 PM -  9:45 PM	Nonna's Painted Door	Dave Frey
	Bricktown Brewery	John Huntsberger
	Bourbon Street Cafe	Doug Back
	Tap Works	TBA

April Banjo Happening Flyer

Submitted by Dave Frey

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February, 2009

Steve Caddick Now Gives Tenor Banjo Lessons Online

Have you been thinking about taking some tenor banjo lessons but have no one near you to go too? The distance or the weather makes it impossible to go somewhere? Well now you have an opportunity to take lessons through your computer from the comfort of your home!

Steve Caddick is giving tenor banjo lessons LIVE and in person online with a web cam.

It is easy to set up to do this.
All you need to do is get a webcam, download Skype, a free video conferencing application and get a Pay Pal account.

E-mail me at:
banjopa1@yahoo.com
We can discuss what you want to learn.
or visit my website for more details
www.stevecaddick.com

I look forward to helping you attain your dream of playing the tenor banjo! I use standard tenor tuning of CGDA only.

Submitted by Steve Caddick

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February 4, 2009

Jazz Banjo Magazine To Feature Skip DeVol

The next issue of Jazz Banjo Magazine will be available, for viewing on line, next Monday February 9th. The featured artist is Skip DeVol. Below is a clip from one of his performances with the Aurora Symphony. Also, in the next issue will be a story on Ron Hinkle.

 
((Hint: You may have to push play more than once)

Submitted by John Mumford

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February 3, 2009

New CD by Mike Currao

Mike is joined by family and
friends in a variety of songs
and rhythms, playing four
different instruments. The
album incudes selections
such as …….


Banjo Pickers Ball * Hoop Dee Doo
Exactly Like You * Limehouse Blues
Third Man Theme * Jamaica Farewell
Sweet Georgia Brown * Tico Tico
Under Paris Skies * The Blue Tango
Play A Simple Melody * Hoosier Rag

More information about Mike's new CD can be found at his web site: Link

Submitted by Mike Currao

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January 25, 2009

Summer Jazz Banjo Festival

Here is a new banjo festival. While some festivals are disappearing, new ones are being created. From the website it looks like there is some type of activities to get younger players involved as well.

Print Flyer    Website

Submitted by Bill Sullivan

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January 17, 2009

The National Four-String Banjo
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies

The American Banjo Museum will honor "Banjo's Best" on April 16th at 6:00 PM. The location is the Petroleum Building in Oklahoma City. Reservations are required if you are planning on attending. More information is available at the following Link.

The inductees are:

John Becker
Buck Kelly
Dave Frey
Henry Lea
Myron Hinkle

 Submitted by John Mumford

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January 14, 2009

Dave Marty and Dave Frey Getting Ready For Allenberry!

        The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre and Banjofest" is coming up next month to the Allenberry resort, in Boiling Springs, PA. It is hosted by the "Bayside Banjo Aggregation" and will feature Dave Marty as the headliner. Rumor has it that he has been teaming up with David Frey and the two will be performing together next month. Here is a clip of this dynamic duo:

Dave & the other Dave play "TOO BUSY"

Submitted by John Mumford

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