Fiddling Granny: Banjo Camp

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Banjo Camp

So Dad and I went to MidWest Banjo Camp this past weekend. It was in Lansing, Michigan at the university.

Here's a picture of Dad and me with Paul, from Penetang ... we all rode down together.

We had a terrific time. Learned tons of stuff, heard lots of great pickin'. Paul took bluegrass clasees, Dad took a combination of bluegrass and clawhammer classes. I took strictly clawhammer even though in the past I've stuck with bluegrass. Chris Coole & Arnie Naiman were the instructors of the clawhammer novice track. They were awesome instructors - organized and great team teachers.

Now I've learned the clawhammer way of picking', I'm really enjoying it. It's a completely different sound. So -- I'm off now to do some pickin'.

Q: What's the difference between a banjo and a harmonica?
A: A harmonica only sucks half the time!

3 comments:

SusanE said...: You guys look so cute. I can't wait to hear you.; 10:05 a.m., June 08, 2006
The Lexiphage said...: Sounds Bajo-riffic!; 10:12 p.m., June 08, 2006
Cherylinn said...: Glad you guys had a good time.; 7:58 a.m., June 09, 2006

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THE ONGOING ODE TO CHERYL

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