The Pickin' Parlor Bluegrass Forum

Hickory Hoedown Fiddler's Convention & Clogging Workshop

jkirby — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:37:29 GMT

Hey Everyone! Come join us North Carolina in November for an event where you can get it all under one roof! We are bringing together Bluegrass and Old Time music with clogging and old time dancing for a real get together! We will be having competitions in vocal, mandolin, and guitar on Friday and bluegrass and old time band, fiddle, and banjo on Saturday. Clogging, square dancing, contra, Irish, and jazz workshops will be held all weekend with a clogging competition the end the weekend on Sunday. Admission is $10 for spectators, $30 for workshop participants, but any performer who doesnt do the workshops gets their entry fee back after the performance. We will have local instrument makers and food on site as well! Accomodations are at the Crowne Plaza, call 828-323-1000 for the Hickory Hoedown group rate. MORE DETAILS:
November 20-22, 2009
Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory North Carolina
http://www.clognc.com/hoedown.html
Call AJ or Jill Kirby for more info, or visit the website for schedules and entry forms (downloads page).
See ya there!

Forum: Festivals and Performance Dates.

Watermelon Park Fest

shepherdsford — Thur, 06 Aug 2009 17:35:56 GMT

For Immediate Release
Contact Information
Shepherds Ford Productions
20 Shepherds Ford Lane
Bluemont, VA 20135
540.955.1621
mail@shepherdsford.com
Watermelon Park Fest Has Deep Roots, And Branches Out
Watermelon Park September 24-26, 2009 - Berryville, VA
Tradition runs deep at Watermelon Park Fest, as just about any current Bluegrass or Country artists could
tell you. She was, according to most, the first multi-day bluegrass festival in history, happening first
sometime in the early 1960s. Since then she has been host to a staggering lineup of now legendary
performers including The Carter Family, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Flat & Scruggs, Patsy Cline, and The
Stanley Brothers, to name but a few.
So the folks who come to Watermelon Park Fest are expecting to see some great traditional music; and
this they shall. This years artists were all selected for their dedication and respect to this craft. But they
were also selected because they dont just mimic heirloom sounds from the past, but rather because they
take its inspiration, and contribute something brand new to the whole. And this not only honors traditional
music, it sustains its continuance in our culture.
This years Watermelon Park Fest lineup includes the bluegrass and old-time of The Peter Rowan Bluegrass
Band, Tim OBrien, Bruce Molsky, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen,
Furnace Mountain Band, Danny Knicelys Bluegrass and Beyond, The Whiskey Rebellion, Walkers Run, The
Fox Hunt, The Speakeasy Boys, Chesham Creek, and the Acoustic Burgoo; the gypsy swing and folk jazz
of The Woodshedders, and Taarka; the Cajun sounds of Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole; and the side
stage always brings some great surprises.
New this year is the Watermelon Park Fest Band Contest, where bands will compete for a prime-time
performance slot this year, paid slots for next years fest, and more. Additional entertainment includes The
Fairbuilt Guitar Pickin Contest, open jams, Cajun, old-time, and freestyle dances, workshops, kids
activities, environmental displays and films, food and craft vendors, plus tons of outdoor activities
including swimming, fishing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, biking, and more.
Once again, Watermelon Park Fest will be powered entirely by Wind. They wont have wind turbines
onsite, but have purchased Renewable Energy Certificates from a company called Clean Currents, the
same company that powers My Organic Market. It will also feature locally provided and organic food,
recycling, free filtered water, and biodegradable cups and dishes made of corn.
Earlybird Tickets are available through August 31st at $50 for the Weekend (Thurs-Sun). On September
1st ticket prices become $70 for the Weekend (Thurs-Sun). Per day tickets are $40 each. Children 12 and
under are FREE. This years event also offers FREE CAMPING with Admission (on ticket night only). Water
and Electric Hookups available at $50 for Thursday through Sunday RV Reservations available online
only.
Advance Tickets are available at JV Music in Berryville, VA; The Guitar Studio in Winchester, VA; Melodee
Music in Leesburg, VA; and at Watermelon Park in Berryville, VA; and online at
http://www.watermelonparkfest.com.
For more information please call 540-955-1621 or email mail@shepherdsford.com.
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Forum: Festivals and Performance Dates.

October 2009 Daniel Pearl World Music Days

christinalila — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:59:30 GMT

We wanted to invite all the artists on this forum to join Alison Krauss, Elton John, Herbie Hancock, and many more in an international network of concerts using the power of music to reaffirm our commitment to tolerance and humanity.

Last year, more than 1,000 events in 59 countries commemorated the life of journalist- musician Daniel Pearl - a seeker of truth who used his pen and fiddle to foster tolerance, bridge cultural divides and spread friendship and humanity. Please visit danielpearlmusicdays.org to register your upcoming October events today.

There is no financial obligation involved. Your participation in the World Music Days network of concerts requires only that you make a dedication from the stage or in the printed program to the values by which Danny lived. If you do not have any concerts scheduled during the October window, events can be registered as Tribute Events year round.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TpZ4UynLAI&feature=player_embedded

Forum: Festivals and Performance Dates.

Introducing .. The Fall Creek Band

TNSly1 — Thur, 16 Jul 2009 14:35:43 GMT

Fall Creek features Savannah Vaughn on vocals and fiddle, whom at the time of the recording was 15. Audey Ratliff ( Ratliff Mandolins ) on mandolin & vocals. Janice McCombs on bass and vocals and Ronald Vaughn on guitar and piano.
The CD , self titled , was released Feb. 19, 2009. web site : http://www.thefallcreekband.com includes youtube link , samplers of the CD as well as liner notes by James Alan Shelton.

I invite you to give this young lady an ear ..... she'll do the rest.

Forum: New Recordings

Essential, by Alison Krauss

heathd — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:32:08 GMT

I'm representing Decca Recrods and I wanted to tell you all about a brand new album coming out soon, with tracks personally hand-picked by Alison.

It's had some really good write-ups already, and the single, 'Simple Love', is doing well.

The link is in my signature, along with the tracklisting and all that.

Are you all into Alison Krauss on here?

Forum: New Recordings

PeachBottomFarmFiddle&Strings

pattidean — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:17:57 GMT

Hello!

I'd like to refresh memories and thank all who have expressed interest in or supported Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp! and introduce "P.B.F.F&S" to those who don't know about us.

We are located in the heart of Virginia's Appalachian Mountains near "Merlefest" and Galax, VA.

We are delighted about this years Instructors. APRIL VERCH, DANIEL & AMY CARWILE, STEVE KILBY, JERRY CORRELL, & more. Please, take the time to familiarize yourself with them.

We are accepting 20 registrants this (our 5th!) year. JUNE 15 - 19 2009

Tuition includes 3 healthy meals, snacks and beverages each day.

Thank you for your interest and support and don't forget to tell your students and/or friends, or post this flyer. It is greatly appreciated!

PeachBottomFarm.com

peachbottomfarm@yahoo.com - for registration & accommodation info.

Forum: Festivals and Performance Dates.

Your own mp3 banjo recording

billp37 — Thur, 11 Sep 2008 13:10:04 GMT

Impressive sony mp3 recorder can be used to make fairly high-quality disk and cd recordings of your banjo playing.

http://home.comcast.net/~bpayne37/funpics/banjo/banjobobs/banjo.htm#sonymp3

Forum: Banjo

LESSONS IN BLUEGRASS

parlorpickersband — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:57:28 GMT

LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE AT HENDERSON'S PICKIN' PARLOR, FOR GUITAR, BASS, BANJO, MANDOLIN, DOBRO, FIDDLE, DULCIMER. CALL JODY HENDERSON OR JOE GIBSON AT 483-5001.

Forum: Teachers and Lessons

Carter's Chord - New Album!

bgirltuck — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:27:40 GMT

Hey ya'll! Has anyone here heard of Carter's Chord? They are a fairly new group on the country scene. Anyway, they just dropped their new digital self titled debut album on Tuesday and personally, it is amazing! My friend at UMGD had me listen to it not too long ago and I loved it! And guess what?? The good people at ThatsCountry.com are streaming the new album for ONE WEEK ONLY so check em out: http://www.thatscountry.com/am2/publ...o/004431.shtml

Bluegrass rules,
Bethany

Forum: New Recordings

BanjoLessons Live online and some free stuff

GlennMiller — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:30:47 GMT

Sundays are now MP3 days at the BanjoAcademy Chat. Every Sunday I'll put the cam on and record MP3s for BanjoAcademy site. If you would like to watch just come to the BanjoAcademy chat on Sundays

AngelinerBaker AngelinerBaker <<<<<Click
Check Out http://www.BanjoAcademy.org
Free Banjo Chat>>>> New' target=_blank>http://s201.ivocalize.net/register.asp?r=5c1966e9"]New Banjo Chat Users Register Here Its Free
Enter>>> Already' target=_blank>http://s201.ivocalize.net/launch.asp?room=5c1966e9"]Already Registered Click here to enter

3/10/08 (sorry about that 07 should be 08) I hangout at banjo academy chat late at night when making videos. You can chat with me live or others banjo pickers. Bring your banjo an use your PC mic to play.
I also use seperate BanjoAcademy Chat to teach live lessons one on one via the internet. You have to see it to belive it.
heres a link to the openings and times
http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/database9_interface/Results/results_page.asp
If your a Banjo Academy Member when you log in the 3rd button down on the left will send you to the banjoacademy chat room . with live audio and video. all you need is your name.

I just got all the banjoacademy studio upgraded and I did 2 new test videos befor i start finishing the rest of the BanjoAcademy Videos
I hope you enjoy. All videos on this page
are free>>> http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/piptest.htm

1/1/08 All the videos for down the road have been completed
1/22/07 I just added Salty Dog Blues Practice MP3s
Salty' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/Salty_Dog_Blues_KEY_OF_G.htm"]Salty Dog Blues Practice MP3s

I've just tested the live online lessons. It works great. I use a chat room with audio and I control the browser in the chat room and walk you thru lessions useing the BanjoAcademy material. If you would like live online lessons their $60.00 a month. You can go to
Live' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/database9_interface/Results/results_page.asp"]Live On Line Lessons

10/28/07 BanjoAcademy Has added Live support. Its a chat room that holds up to 3 people at a time for BanjoAcademy members. It also has audio so i can teach live via internet. Give it a try.
Don't for get I go to the BHO chat room every day for a hour . Catch me there for any help i can give
10/14/07 I have added a tab section in the Library
6/24/07 I just added Dear Old Dixie Practice Mp3s to the site on" level II"
Heres a free Sample...Its 4 meg file size
Dear' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/200%20Dear_Old_Dixie/Dear_Ole_Dixie_150_BPM.mp3"]Dear Old Dixie 150 BPM Key_of_G Practice MP3
One of our BanjoAcademy members has created an outstanding BanjoAcademy T-shirt. All proceeds from the T-Shirt will go towards improving the web site. Its now available now at the KentuckyBanjo store. Please stop by the web store and pick one up and help us grow.

Link To Store<<<CLICK

5/12/07
Down' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/Teststuff/DownTheRoad1.wmv"]Down The Road_Key_of_G High Speed

Down' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/Teststuff/DownTheRoadDialUP2.wmv"]Down The Road_Key_of_G Dial Up

5/11/07 Sorry fro the delay in new material. I have been down with Ear problens that led to Pneumonia. Im almost back to normal. I'll be makin new videos to night.

I finaly got the correct video stuff to make the Picture in a picture videos.
Heres a link to the first test video.

Thanks for everyones help.
3/13/07 The Cumberland Gap videos are at also more test videos at http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/piptest.htm

The' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/JedClampettSlowDialup2.wmv"]The Ballad of Jed Clampett_Key_of_G

2/26/07 Down' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/Demo/Down_The_Road_G.wmv"]Down The Road_Key_of_G

2/26/07 this is the first attempt at Both Hands in a video Let me know what you think
Blue_Ridge_Cabin_Home_Key_of_G Blue_Ridge_Cabin_Home_Key_of_G

2/15/07 Heres the 2nd half of cripple creek test video . Both hands on a split screen
split' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/Untitled_0002.wmv"]split screen test
I hope everyone enjoyed the Free Clinch Mt Practice MP3s

BanjoAcademy has a new store. at http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/oscommerce/
If there are Banjo Supplies you need just let me know and I'll Stock the at the store.

I also have lowered the price of practice CDs to 8.99 each

Please pass this on to any one who is starting to play banjo any where in the world.

I just added Bill Cheatum Key A and Gold Rush Key of A 2/18/06
I have just added Down The Road MP3s Key(A) 1/16/07
I have added Little Maggie MP3s 12/185/06
I have added Will the Circle Be Unbroken MP3s 12/05/06
I have added Clinch Mt. Backstep Practice MP3s 11/29/06
I have added some Nine Pound Hammer MP3s 11/12/06
I have added some Old Time Religion Practice MP3s 10/28/06
I have added some practice pushoff and hammer MP3s for members

Hey folks Im in a hippie band thats recording a CD free tracks at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=101724918

Free stuff
If your learning Scruggs style . The Pinch & Alternating Thumb ALSO Wave & MP3 pratice files you can pick with
The' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/2%20pinch/picking_Patterns_101.htm"]The Pinch & Alternating Thumb (updated)two new videos) 3/27/06
Alternating Thumb 3rd string then 4th string (NEW VIDEO 4/11/06)
The pinch video has been updated(UPDATED 4/11/06)
Now put them together. Combine The Alt Thumb & Pinch
Combine' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/3%20Combine%20Pinch%20an%20Alt%20Thumb/Combining%20the%20Pinch%20with%20the%20Alternating%20thumb.htm"]Combine The Alt Thumb & Pinch

G C D7th cord videos. These videos show how to make GCD cords
GCD' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/4%20The%20Three%20Cords%20%20Exercise_files/The%20Three%20Cords%20%20Exercise.htm"]GCD cords

The Slide The' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/5%20The%20Slide_files/The%20Slide.htm"]The Slide

The Hammer The' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/6%20The%20Hammer%20On_files/The%20Hammer%20On.asp"]The Hammer

Heres a video on the advanced push off and 4 cripple creek videos
advanced' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/8%20Push%20off%20Advanced/Push%20Off%20Advanced.asp"]advanced push off

Here a link to 10 Cripple Creek MP3s 40-100 BPM that you can pick along with.
Cripple' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/10%20Cripple%20Creek%20MP3%2040-100%20BPM/10%20Cripple%20Creek%20MP3%2040-100%20BPM.asp"]Cripple Creek MP3s 40-100 BPM

Heres a video of a mastertone chucking cripple creek while a goodtime II playes lead
chucking' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/9.6/Passing%20The%20Break.asp"]chucking cripple creek

Heres a Three finger Bluegrass Banjo version of Boiling Cabbage Down
Boiling Cabbage Down 3 Videos (NEW)
Boiling' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/110%20Boiling%20Cabage%20Down/Boiling%20Cabbage%20Down%20Video.asp"]Boiling Cabbage Down Videos

Boiling Cabbage Down Tablature By Glenn Miller
Boiling' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Songs/Songs/Bilem%20Cabage%20Down/Boiling%20Cabage%20Down.asp"]Boiling Cabbage Down Tablature

Heres a video on some basic Metronome and banjo.

How' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/100%20Metronome%20Instruction%201/How%20to%20use%20A%20Metronome%20to%20practice.asp"]How to use A Metronome to practice

Heres a video of 3 finger style mixed with 2 finger Old Time Religon.
Old' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/old_time_religion%20video.htm"]Old Time Religon

This is a video an tab of the tag lick 1.5
Tag' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/Tag%20Roll%202/The%20TAG%20ROLL1.5.asp"]Tag Roll

Heres 3 videos of Blue Ridge Cabin Home Scruggs style. From the old Earl Scruggs book. Slow, Medium, & Fast> I do not provide Scruggs tab. Please use the Loe Earl Scruggs Book
Blueridge' target=_blank>http://www.kentuckybanjo.com/banjoacademy/WebLessons/Picking1/120%20Blue%20Ridge%20Cabin%20Home/Blue%20Ridge%20Cabin%20Home%20Video.asp"]Blueridge cabin home Video

Heres a list of Banjo Practice MP3s on the http://www.BanjoAcademy.org site. They start off slow and then get faster on each track. Gives you a chance to pick along
These are from the Scruggs Book:

Cripple Creek Key of (G)
Cumberland Gap Key of (G) "Only 1/2 of this one"
Dear Old Dixie Key of (G)
Foggy Mountain Breakdown Key of (G)
Home Sweet Home Key of (C)
Rueben Key (D)
Blue _ridge_ Cabin_ Home Key of (G)
Hot Corn Cold Corn Key of (G)
Dear Old Dixie Kry og (G)_

These are my version: They come with tab.
Bill Cheatum Key A
Gold Rush Key of A 2/18/06
Will the Circle Be Unbroken KEY (G)
Clinch Mountain Back Step Key of (A)
Old Time Religion Key of (G)
Nine Pound Hammer Key of (G)
Shady Grove Key of (G)
Bile them Cabbage down Key of (G)
Blackberry_ Blossom_ Key of (G)
Dooley Key of (G)
I'll Fly Away Key of (G)
Lonesome Road Blues Key of (G)

Forum: Teachers and Lessons

finger tension

johnwen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:30:18 GMT

Recently I've developed a lot of tension in my index finger on my picking hand. When I strike the string I retract much too far and have a difficult time relaxing it so that it is ready for the next string attack. I keep experimenting with different ways to keep it relaxed but as soon as I pick the tempo up, here comes the tension back. My index is quite a bit shorter than middle (by a half inch at least) so when the tension is in it's pretty difficult to relax and let it fall back in position for the next stroke.
Any ideas or exercises I might try? I tried laying off playing for 4-5 months in hopes that I would lose my muscle memory and start over from scratch but it didn't work. Thanks for any inputs.
John

Forum: Banjo

country/bluegrass jams

parlorpickersband — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:41:07 GMT

JOIN OUR BLUEGRASS /OLD TIME COUNTRY JAMS AT HENDERSON'S PICKIN' PARLOR, 179 RAYMOND RD., CANDIA, NH 03034 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 7-9:00 PM.

Forum: Band Listing

Bluegrass Benefit in Ohio

SarahW — Thur, 03 Jan 2008 18:42:29 GMT

Here is a Bluegrass Benefit flyer for our Mom. She was diagnosed with cancer last June, given 6 months to live and told chemo and radiation would not help her, so she is doing holistic treatments and insurance does not cover them. The treatments have helped her. If you can't make it to the benefit, donations will be greatly appreciated! Just send them to...

The Wheatley Family
3865 State Route 545
Mansfield, OH 44903

Thank You for Your Support!

Forum: Festivals and Performance Dates.

Bluegrass Book Release

ScottAtkinson — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:43:38 GMT

The Essential Bluegrass & Old-Time Songbook is now available!
http://www.WorldStreetPress.com

50 Songs That You Need to Know with: Melody Transcriptions; Chord Charts; Lots of Lyrics; Insights into the songs' origins

Build your repertoire; Discover 'lost' classics; Brush up on old favorites

(Go to http://www.WorldStreetPress.com for a list of all 50 songs!)

Forum: New Recordings

Funny Mandolin Article

BobWire — Thur, 29 Nov 2007 19:31:45 GMT

I thought you mando players out there might get a chuckle (or worse) out of this article I wrote for NewWest.net. Yeah, it's naked self-promotion, but I just wanted to share it with people who would appreciate the subject matter. Thanks for indulging me.
(Oh, and as a newbie, I'm sure I'll be back soon with a couple hundred questions about this great instrument.)

Forum: Mandolin