Category Archives: Venues

Day One of NashCamp

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Pgibson

Well, I made it here to NashCamp! I’m sitting in the Dining hall, listening to the cacophony of twangs – barely a guitar or mandolin in sight. Needless to say, it’s rather loud. I see one reason why only banjo … Continue reading →

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T.V.O.T.F.C

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Pgibson

It stands for the Tennessee Valley Old-Time Fiddlers Convention – the grandaddy of mid-south fiddle contests, as they have advertised it for forty-something years. I went to the second ever TVOTFC years ago, with my grandmother and mother one cool … Continue reading →

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The Practice Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session at The Coffee Tree Books & Brew

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Pgibson

As usual, this is on the third Saturday of each month; Septembers jam will be on the 19th. It’s from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at The Coffee Tree Books & Brew across Bailey Cove Road from Grissom High School in Huntsville, … Continue reading →

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Going to NashCamp!

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Pgibson

I got  the check in the mail, so it’s official – I’m going to NashCamp’s Fall Banjo Retreat this year! This is a big banjo event held each year about 20 miles outside of Nashville at a small park, where … Continue reading →

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The Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session is Tomorrow!

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Pgibson

The Practice Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session at The Coffee Tree Books & Brew As usual, this is on the third Saturday of each month; Augusts jam will be on the 15th. Kind of early for the third Saturday, but … Continue reading →

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A Great Time at the Banjo Jam

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Pgibson

We had a great time at our Banjo Jam Session at The Coffee Tree on July 18th! We usually start these practice sessions off by working through a chord sheet with several standard songs we’re familiar with (more or less) … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon Banjo Jam at The Coffee Tree

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Pgibson

We’re starting a Practice Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session at The Coffee Tree Books & Brew across from Grissom High School! These will be on the third Saturday of each month and the first jam session will be Saturday, June 20 … Continue reading →

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