Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Gall!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

One of my students related the story to me the other day of a recent business trip he took.  He brought along his banjo and was playing it in the hotel, complete with picks. As you might suspect, he got … Continue reading →

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Why is the Banjo so Mysterious?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

I must declare here: the banjo is a throughly fascinating thing.  Whether playing Bluegrass, Old-Time, Folk, Jazz, or any other genre, it has a certain fascination, even a mystery, about it. And not only in sound, but in looks as … Continue reading →

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The Deep Ellum Banjo Man

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Back in December of 2009, I travelled to Denton, Texas to watch my oldest daughter Paige graduate from the University of North Texas. We had a grand time there, especially on the Denton County Courthouse square, with all the touristy type stores … Continue reading →

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