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Angeline the Baker – who wrote it?

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:25:21 CST

I know Stephen Foster wrote a tune called “Angelina Baker” which eventually led to the bluegrass/fiddle tune version of “Angeline the Baker” that most of us are familiar with. They are, however, two surprisingly different songs. The chorus of the new one has some similarities to Foster’s original, but otherwise the melodies have little in common. The lyrics are also different. The new one appears to have been sanitized and re-written to remove references to slavery.

My question is, would the new version (Angeline the) be considered a Traditional tune, or should Stephen Foster (Angelina) be credited? When I look it up under the new name, I see it listed as “Traditional”. In my mind, they are two different songs, and I wouldn’t want to mislead anyone by listing Foster as the composer. A week ago, however, I thought they were essentially two versions of the same song, like Lost Indian and Cherokee Shuffle, or Beggarman and Red Haired Boy…but they’re really not.

This isn’t intended to be a philosophical discussion as much as a legal one. I need to know which is correct.

Thanks!

Jesse

Old Footage of 2 Factories

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:05:47 CST

And here's Martin 2007.

Congress: Instruments allowed as airline carry-ons

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 05:12:31 CST

Click here for the article.

IBMM in dire straits, possibly moving to Nashville?

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:13:33 CST

Here's the article in Bluegrass Today.

Playing Bluegrass 8-Week Class - Jupiter, FL (Begins This Week 2-8)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:04:29 CST

Hello Everyone -

Once again, I will be holding an 8 week class for anyone interested in learning how to play bluegrass and acoustic music with others. For anyone in the Jupiter Florida area who may be interested in joining, the class starts tonight. The sessions are held in 8 week terms. All skill levels are invited to attend.

For more information, go to www.fretmentor.com.

Here is a link to the online advertising flyer:

http://www.fretmentor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:bluegrass-performance-class&catid=49:music-classes-and-workshops&Itemid=16

I look forward to seeing many of you tonight.

another new guy

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:52:09 CST

Hi all... just found your site... Im a member of agf and umgf.....I play mando and guitar in a bluegrass band called THE VARMINTS...from chester wva... crazy name but hey it worked for the beatles....I only play bluegrass and doc watson and dan crary are the pickers for me... I saw a post from slowhand about MILHOAN guitars. I have one and joined to give him some info.....Ill be hangin around this place for sure..... Randy....rcoolz

Josh Wiliams - Bird Flies Onstage to Join the Band

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:16:05 CST

I saw this posted on UMGF and thought you guys would appreciate it. If you’re a fan of Josh Williams, you’ll love it, if not, you will be after watching this. Love how the band maintains composure and finishes the song without missing a beat. What a time we live in, that everything gets captured on video.

http://youtu.be/7vBo0ptYJNs

RedLine Acoustics / Cumberland Acoustic at SPBGMA This Weekend

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:32:17 CST

Hi All --

Just a heads up here for anyone in or around middle Tennessee this weekend. We will be showing our line of Cumberland Acoustic parts and accessories (mandolin bridges, armrests, pickguards, string winders, etc.) and our full line of RedLine Acoustic instruments, which include our Traveler mandolins, RedLine Resophonic guitars, and RedLine Acoustic Guitars, which include our Advanced Parlor guitar, our version of a Slope-D guitar, and our version of a '30's vintage Dreadnought.

We will be in the "free" room this year, so anyone can come and see us, no event ticket needed. We'll be set-up right next to Tom T. and Dixie Halls booth, so we should be easy to find. Come by and see us!

Steve

Netflix Videos

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:39:10 CST

This might be old news to some, but if you have Netflix they have several instructional and documentary DVDs related to bluegrass, flatpicking, and old time music. I've checked out most of what they have. Some of the instructional videos are decent, some not so much. I've enjoyed the documentaries and live performance recordings. Some of these are available for viewing online.

Galen

Rhonda and the Rage on WAMU with Katy Daley- 2/1

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:25:47 CST

Tune in to Katy Daley WAMU¹s Bluegrass Country on Wednesday (2/1) at 9:00
a.m.EST, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage will be in the studio with Katy for a
live performance and some chit chat. Katy says that this will be Rhonda¹s
first visit to their studios, and everyone is excited about having her and
the band at WAMU.

http://www.bluegrasscountry.org/

Josh Williams - Paradise

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:21:40 CST

Hi, for the last few days iv been listening alot to Josh Williams, and he is really good! Love his song "paradise" and i figure out the chords pretty easy, but the lyrics? Can´t find it on google :p . I would need some help finding it :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7dP0dTXFpo&list=FL20IaSIpGkj_hGQdFKZRsVg&index=1&feature=plpp_video

what martin guitar is this?

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:30:24 CST

Hi there, so i was looking at some old swedish idol clip, and this Martin sounds so fantastic ! What model is it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY8zOQV_NVI&feature=g-vrec&context=G261cdc7RVAAAAAAAAAA

The Rhonda Vincent Show on WSM-Today at 2PM

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:40:30 CST

Be sure to tune in the 650 AM WSM in Nashville, TN TODAY at 2pm Central for the Rhonda Vincent Show!

Rhonda will be playing some Island Music, influenced by our trip to the Caribbean; along with the new single by The Roys, and lots more!

Listen online at http://www.wsmonline.com or on the dial at 650 AM WSM!

Your favorite flatpicker?

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:20:54 CST

Who is your absolutly favorite flatpicker? top 3!

Bryan Sutton (never heard a man playing that fast, that clean!)

Tony Rice (Well... LEGEND!)

David Grier (For his uniqe playingstyle, he always put his own flawor into every tune)

Alan Munde Interview Today at 4PM - Listen Live Via Your Computer

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 10:52:23 CST

Hello Everyone -

Today on WLRN Miami, Michael Stock's Folk & Acoustic Music Station will air an interview with Alan Munde. I thought you all might be interested in hearing this broadcast. I arranged this interview as part of Alan Munde's upcoming appearance at Fretmentor's Third Annual Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and Fiddle Workshop, which will be held January 28-29 here in South Florida. Also in attendance will be Byron Berline and JIm Hurst.

I am excited that Alan Munde will be making his first visit since his surgery to teach at the workshop.

Here is the link to the radio station's live feed. The interview will be aired approximately at 4PM Today (Sunday January 8th)

http://www.wlrn.org/radio/programs/folk-acoustic-music/

Dave

My Fellow Flatpickers!

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:32:53 CST

Howdy my fellow flatpickers!

If you guys have time please check out my progressive bluegrass/jazz/funk band on Facebook! Just search for Rick & Najj and you should find us! We are one banjo, one guitar, and two singing fools! We are trying to get as much feedback/suggestions/fans as we can! We have been playing together for a while but just recently decided to start taking our music seriously and it would be greatly appreciated if our fellow musicians would take a listen!

Thank you my brothas and sistas for your time!

And if you like us, shoot us an email at rickandnaj@yahoo.com

Rick & Najj

This guy is awesome!

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:34:29 CST

Not sure were to post it, maybe the most of you have seen it ? Anyway, he is very good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JvZlxT49n0&feature=BFa&list=FLoofC_pfyKsjeqou6n4_y8Q&lf=plpp_video

Towne Crier Cafe closing after 40 years

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 1 Jan 2012 07:29:29 CST

A major venue in our area is closing after 40 years, hopefully reopening soon.

Poughkeepsie Journal Article

I've been going there since the 70s. On my Picking Page

you can hear my recordings of Bottle Hill (1974), Orrin Star & Gary Mehalick (ca. 1975),

Lew London (1977 & 78), Wildcat Creek (1978), Buck White & Rcky Skaggs (1978),

2nd Annual Fiddler's Gathering (1979), Hot Rize w/Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers (1981),

the Bill Keith Band (1981), and Fiddle Fever (1981).

Phil always graciously allowed me to put my mics onstage or plug into the board, as long as the

artists approved. Phil remains a good friend.

Just about anyone you can image has performed there, including Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, John McEuen,

Tony Trischka, Tim O'Brien, Seldom Scene, Country Cooking, Elizabeth Cotton, Beppe Gambetta,

Bela Fleck, and on and on.

Take a look at the hundreds of performers.

Thanks for everything, Phil. Looking forward to your next location in this new year!

Fred

Towne Crier Website

bluegrass bands?

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:31:10 CST

what are some good bluegrass groups to listen to?

New Guy

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:53:20 CST

Hi Folks,

New member here. Thought I would check in and say hello. Mainly a finger picker but I do flat pick a little.

Here's a sample...ok.. stop laughing! lol I have fun anyway :) Hope to meet a bunch of you here!

Larry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw6pUobgn7o

Hello everybody!

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:18:05 CST

Hey guys! im a member over at Resohangout and just thought i would join for the heck of it. was thinking about trying to hone my flat picking skills and i figured ghis would be the place to ask for advice. anyways i just wanted to say hey to everybody!

Attn: Contest Players -- Upper-Midwest Flatpicking Championship

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:10:11 CST

New flatpicking contest on Saturday, March 24th, River Falls, WI -- Part of the River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival, March 23rd - 25th, 2012

Cash Prizes + Larrivee D-50 for overall winner!

More information and registration at www.uppermidwestflatpicking.com

Bryan Sutton and personal hygiene...

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:51:24 CST

I just thought about this: I bet Bryan Sutton can brush his teeth in about 3 seconds flat...

Any suggestions? Need a kid camp for music

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:29:39 CST

My daughter is a guitar, mandolin, and fiddle (mostly irish style) novice. She is very quick and talented but gets extremely bored with her music lessons so is taking a break - we are just going to jams so she picks up stuff but she is struggling on her own (she can read music and is in percussion in band so understands rhythms) to learn to play the sutff she wants to play.

Every camp I see out there seems to be very traditional and she just isn't passionate about those songs. Does anyone know of a music camp - like a week long day camp - where teenagers could be shown strum patterns for a few songs from the top 40 country songs on the radio and work on them for the week and maybe perform one at week end? Something like songs from Miranda Lambert or The Band Perry, etc?

I need a camp that talks about basic strum patterns and basic chords and how to sing while playing, etc. But that creates some passion using songs that age group is passionate about. No offense to the tradionalists - I love irish style and old time, and bluegrass, and country - and hope to keep her learning these as she goes - but we all know that what motivated all of us to start learning our instruments was something we heard that we loved - and that's what we want to play and what motivates us to practice - the desire to play that song that Patsy Cline sang (ooops - Miranda Lambert for her - thinking of myself)......get my drift?

We live near Nashville so you'd think we'd be in the middle of heaven for something like this - but I can't seem to find it!!!!! Help!

Songwriting Contest, Facebook, and Flatpicking Workshops

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:59:15 CST

Hello Everyone!

I'm hanging out in Texas this week with my good buddy Brad Davis. Brad will be hitting the road from early January through mid-March as the host and lead judge for a songwriting competition that is being held at 42 music stores in 42 cities in 8 states. If you are a songwriter, check it out here: http://www.thesongwriters.biz/

Also, I just put up a Facebook fan page for our band Davis Miller May. If you are on Facebook, we'd appreciate it if you'd go to the band page and "like" us. Us flatpickers can use all the fans we can get! Here is the link to the band page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Davis-Miller-May/321253171227875?sk=wall

Also, while you are there on Facebook, please go to the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine fan page and "like" the magazine, too. I'd appreciate it! Here is that link:
http://www.facebook.com/flatpickingguitarmagazine

Finally, I will be teaching a flatpicking guitar workshop in Tucson, Arizona, this Saturday (Dec 17). I'd love to see some of you there! For details, go to: http://www.flatpick.com/workshops

Thanks! Happy Holidays!

Dan Miller
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine

P.S. Tim May and I will be teaching workshops in January in Santa Barbara, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. For details, go to: http://www.flatpick.com/workshops

Pickin' and Trimmin'

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:41:02 CST

I don't know if this has been posted before, but you must see this video of the "Real Thing", an award-winning video of a jam session I'd sure love to join!

Mike Compton Concert and Workshop

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 16:32:28 CST

Just wanted to let everyone know that Mike Compton will be performing a coffee house concert and having a workshop in Bloomington, IL. Details are below.

Concert Information:

January 13th @ 7PM
Coffee Hound
407 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Tickets will be available for purchase at the Coffee Hound or feel free to contact:
Richard File at DawgHouseAlert@aol.com

$15/per ticket. There is limited seating so don't be shy y'all.

Mandolin workshop:

January 14th @ 10AM
McLean County History Museum
200 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL

3 Hour workshop covering Monroe's Bluegrass, the Blues and some Old Time.

Cost: $125 per person
Please contact Scott O'Neill to reserve your seat @ 3095310453 or scottboneill@gmail.com or just PM me.

FYI: 3 hours of webcam lessons with Mike cost over $200 so this is quite a deal.
Also, I need at least 10 people prepaid for the workshop to go off.

Thanks a bunch y'all and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Cheers -Scott

Richard Smith / Julie Adams Concert - Nashville, TN

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:21:39 CST

Come and enjoy a night of great acoustic music at The Fiddle House featuring world renown musicians Richard Smith and Julie Adams this Sunday, December 11th at 7pm. In 2001, Richard won the National Fingerstyle Guitar champion. Richard has toured around the world with his wife Julie, surprising audiences everywhere with his genius, showcasing a repertoire spanning an incredible range of musical styles from country, bluegrass, mainstream jazz, modern pop and rock, to classical guitar. Julie Adams is one of the most diverse cellists on the music scene today. Raised in Dayton, Ohio, and classically trained at Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Cincinnati Conservatory, Julie has won many competitions and played in a wide variety of musical settings. Julie and Richard's album, "Living Out a Dream" continues to delight audiences around the world with its eclectic mix of Julie’s lyrical style and Richard’s flawless technique. They are truly soul mates – in life and in music!

*Call The Fiddle House at (615)730-8402 to reserve your tickets as space is limited. Tickets are $15 and ALL proceeds go to the musicians. The Fiddle House is an acoustic music center located in Nashville, TN. The concerts at The Fiddle House are very intimate and are completely acoustic! The Fiddle House is located at 1009 Clearview Ave, Nashville, TN 37206.

www.thefiddlehouse.com or visit us on facebook

Someone To Pick With In Boston Metro West (Massachusetts)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 07:01:29 CST

I pick bluegrass guitar and banjo and am looking for someone to get together with a guitar picker to jam, exchange songs, licks, etceteras.

Heavythumb

cival war guitars

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:52:25 CST

Hello guys. Just bought my son an old , I believe Regal, parlor guitar for his Cival War reenacting. It matches pretty close look wise to one ( old metal tailpiece, floating bridge). I know there are different designs and styles but like I said , this one is close. Right now it has light gauge steel strings on it . We set the action about as low as we could without really going for the gold. Being an old cheap banger it has no truss rod and the neck is not the straightest, tolerable. Was wondering if it would be better to go with wrapped nylon classical just for tension sake. It's really a nice little mid thirties guitar and don't want to put anymore tension on the neck than is neccesary. Also, is there anything else I can do cosmetically to get it more period correct. Thanks in advance for any advice.By the way, don't say anything to him, it's a Christmas present

Milhoan Guitars

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:36:07 CST

So I just saw where username Slowhand had posted something about Milhoan Guitars. I was just wondering if he/she was ever able to find out any info about them?? I could almost bet you that the guy this person talked to was name Donald or Don Milhoan. If anyone knows where I might be able to find a Milhoan Guitar please let me know bc my Husbands grandfather Don Milhoan and he builds guitars and he has sold quite a few of them in the past and I would love to get one as a gift for him :-)

Blue Highway - Poughkeepsie, NY - Jan 13, 2012

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:22:19 CST

Click here for information and tickets.

Baby Taylor and practicing

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:36:57 CST

My wife recently bought me a Baby Taylor (BT2) as an early present. I find myself picking it up and practicing a lot more because it's so portable. It's small and easy to pull out and practice with for 20 minutes. It also seems easier to learn finger-style songs due to the shorter scale, and then I can transfer that to my full sized Taylor.

Thoughts about the Baby Taylor and portability/practicing?

ben

Tony Rice has pneumonia (Nov 10, 2011)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:56:24 CST

According to Bluegrass Today

Fretmentor's Mobile Music App for iPhone & iPad Now Available

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 05:40:21 CST

Hello Everyone

I am excited to announce that "Fretmentor Has Gone Mobile". Fretmentor's mobile app for Apple iPhone & (soon to be released app) for Apple iPad includes news, photo galleries, Fretmentor Blog articles and our very special "Music Festival Locator" with over 400 festivals around the country. If you are a music fan of any genre, you will love this. See www.fretmentor.com for details and don't forget to download your app today. All you need is an iPhone or iPad. The app is Free.

Go to this link to see the details:

http://www.fretmentor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231:the-mobile-fretmentor-app-for-i-phone-a-i-pad&catid=18:fretmentor-news-and-events&Itemid=16

Bluegrass in south florida

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:14:26 CST

Im currently looking for someone in the south florida area who picks guitar or plays mandolin (or both). I need one more to fill out a band. Contact me at (954)668-4276 if you are interested!

Grey Fox 2011 Photos

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 6 Nov 2011 09:57:34 CST

The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival has posted all images from 2011 at

http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/photos.php

Laurie Lewis - Nov. 18, 2011 - Poughkeepsie, NY

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:46:28 CST

For more information and tickets...

http://www.hvbluegrass.org/events/hvba-events/details/739-laurie-lewis-a-the-right-hands.html

Exclusive interview...

http://www.hvbluegrass.org/articles/interviews/535-laurie-lewis-exclusive-interview.html

Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, November/December issue

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:14:18 CST

The November/December 2011 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now availabe! This is a very special issue, one that has the intention and focus of getting you off to a good start if you are new to Flatpicking or bringing you back to an emphasis of the basics of the art if you have been picking for a while.

Each of our talented columnists have presented a topic that is fundamental to your development as a flatpicking guitar player. They have each done an amazing job with this issue. All of the topics are aspects of your craft that you will continue to practice from the time you are a beginner and throughout you flatpicking life, even if you become a seasoned professional—rhythm, timing, ear training, improvisation, right hand technique, and much more. Additionally, we feature two talented muscians, Courtney Hartman, originally from Colorado, but now living in Boston, and Rosser Clark, originally from Alabama, but now living in Falls Church, Virginia. We hope that you will enjoy getting back to basics and "woodshedding" with this special issue.

You can order the hardcopy edition here:

http://flatpickingmercantile.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=fs31&Product_Code=2541&Category_Code=Vol16

You can order the digital download edition here:

http://www.flatpickdigital.com/download.php

Thank you for your support!

Dan Miller

Woodstock Invitational Luthier Showcase

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:58:13 CST

Big ( yet intimate ) guitar show this weekend in Woodstock New York ( about an hour from NYC). Lots of big name (and not so big name) luthiers, players, and suppliers. Come on out. More in my Blog. See you there!

George

Tony Rice DVD Tab book

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:47:33 CST

Does anyone have a digital copy of the tab book that comes with the Homespun tape; 'Tony Rice an Intimate lesson'. I bought a used copy and it didn't have the book.

Beginners Bluegrass Jam...Central Florida

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:24:47 CST

Anyone interested in a Beginners Bluegrass Jam in Central Florida? I live in Deland (20 miles west of Daytona Beach) and would really like to start one. John 386-747-9869

winfield 2011 arrangement

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:08:17 CST

Hey everybody,

Have gotton a lot of requests for arrangement of "Turkey in the Straw" that's on youtube, so I tabbed it out, and am selling it for $3. This arrangement took me 9 years to learn how to play. Hopefully, it won't take you that long! Go to http://www.mandohat.com if you're interested in it.

Thanks,

Andy Hatfield

Eat-Your-Heart-Out Dept. - Richard Gere's Guitars

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 14:33:35 CST

To be auctioned at Christie's...

http://www.fretboardjournal.com/blog/christie%E2%80%99s-auction-richard-gere%E2%80%99s-uh-assemblage-guitars

2011 Alabama Old-time Week!

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 10:48:17 CST

2011 Alabama Folk School - Old-time Music Week!

James Bryan - Carl Jones - Mick Kinney - Hillary Dirlam - Jim Holland - Luke Richardson

Fiddle, mandolin, banjo and guitar as Camp McDowell hosts the 3rd annual Alabama Old-time Music Week November 4-8, 2011.

Camp McDowell is the perfect place to share Alabama's old-time music heritage. The lodges are uber-comfortable, and provide warm class room environments - thanks to the open fireplaces! The meals are conveniently provided in a friendly dining hall, and the surroundings are perfect for break-times, with trails, cable bridges, porches - and jamming nightly!

Focusing on the guitar's role in a string band setting, and as support to the "lead" instruments, we will learn how to develop more power, how to hear and anticipate chord changes for those new-tune sessions, and how to complete the band. This class is for all levels, and we'll throw in some advanced techniques borrowed from North Alabama's own Delmore Brothers, and some other regional techniques. I'm very passionate about the guitar's role in old-time music, and refuse to yield all the glory to the fiddle and banjo! - Jim

More about my class and others at: http://www.campmcdowell.com/folkschool/schedule.htm

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205134819554477

Established Touring Bluegrass Band Seeking FULL TIME Flatpicking Guitar

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 08:16:43 CST

Band based in the midwest is seeking a full time flatpicking guitar player. Songwriting and vocals are important, but knowledge of bluegrass lead and rhythm is foremost.

We play more than 200 shows a year across the US. We currently play 3 weeks in Europe and are working on getting over there more. You MUST be willing to relocate. This is not a new band. We are NOT looking for a jobber.

We have representation, and a growing fan base. This is hard work and we bust our asses. We also work at respecting each other.

Please don't have a huge ego and please do be a team player.

Audio and video samples would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

mastertone.musician@gmail.com

Also, please pass this along to anyone you may know. This is a great opportunity to play the music we all love and see the world.

Acoustic/FlatPick Guitar Teach Moving to Philadelphia, PA

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 3 Oct 2011 18:33:56 CST

Hi Everyone, Just a general announcement that we will be moving to the Glenolden/Philadelphia PA area as of January 2012 and taking on new students for , acoustic/flatpick guitar, clawhammer banjo, bluegrass banjo, hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, etc. We also have plans for a monthly jam workshop for those interested. Regrettably, we will be leaving our students and musical friends but looking to open new doors. More info on my wife and myself can be found here: www.homestead.com/makemusic www.homestead.com/homesteadcreek and www.homestead.com/hammerdulcimer. If anyone is looking for a clawhammer banjo teacher, group lessons or jam workshops, or if I can answer any questions or just better introduce myself, please let me know.

Brett
330-221-6404
fbridgeway@juno.com

Piney Woods

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:40:31 CST

It is a little late but I just found this website today. Looking forward to learning and contributing. If anyone is in the middle Ga area this weekend there is a good Bluegrass Festival here. The link is http://www.pineywoodslake.com/ if you would like to check it out. I play a Larrivee D-70 and I am trying to improve my flatpicking but I seem to have hit a brick wall, maybe I just need more practice.

Anyway, looking forward to being a member here.

Rhonda & The Rage at the R.O.P.E Awards

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:27:44 CST

From the Press Release:

I hope you will consider attending our Awards Show. I know you will enjoy yourself. It is a great evening of entertainment with Rhonda Vincent as our featured performer for this years Awards Show.

MARTY MARTEL
PRES., R.O.P.E.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AS THIS YEARS FEATURED PERFORMER

We have tried for several years to have Rhonda Vincent & The Rage perform for our annual R.O.P.E. Awards Show, and this year we have been rewarded by Rhonda accepting our invitation to be our featured artist for October 6, 2011 at the Al Menah’s Shriner’s Temple. The excitement of knowing that we will be entertained by one of country and bluegrass music’s premier superstars is great news for all of our R.O.P.E. members, and for her fans.

Rhonda & The Rage are the most celebrated band in bluegrass with over seventy awards in such a short period of time. She has been honored with the covetedEntertainer of the Year Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), and has won the IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award seven consecutive times.

In 2001 Rhonda signed a high-profile endorsement contract with Martha White baking products to follow in the footsteps of the company’s first sponsored bluegrass icons, Flatt and Scruggs. She carries the torch of Martha White as far and wide as anyone could have ever envisioned. When you see the Red, White, and Blue Martha White bus roll into every show, you can be assured that Martha White products are being supported by the beautiful and talented First Lady of Bluegrass.

She has surrounded herself with one of bluegrass’s elite bands. Loyalty and super musicians make up The Rage, and the front and center of every show is occupied by the talented lady that brings a new meaning to bluegrass. The band is a special blend of musicians who enjoy who they work for, and what they do to make her the superstar that she is, and Rhonda understands how fortunate she is to have this great grouping of friends and musicians surrounding her efforts.

The following is contact information where to buy tickets and the schedule of events for October 6, 2011:

DATE OF EVENT: THURSDAY – OCTOBER 6, 2011

WHERE: AL MENAH SHIRNER'S TEMPLE
1354 BRICK CHURCH PIKE
NASHVILLE TN

TIME: DOORS 6PM
DINNER 7PM
AWARDS 8PM
SHOW ADV. TICKETS: $50 per person
$1000 Sponsored Table
Tables Seat 10

FOR MORE INFO:

CALL (615) 860-9257 Mon thru Fri between 9 – 4 PM (CST)

rattle snake rattle

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:00:43 CST

hey ya'll

i was finally able to track down a rattle snake rattle to put in my 56' d28!

thoughts?