(Note: Nothing about banjo today. And it is only by the sheerest luck that the word “bluegrass” appears at all!) Thanks to Red for blogging for me yesterday. I got back from my Georgia weekend with the folks around 9 p.m., and it was either blog or watch True Blood on HBO. So..... I think… Continue reading What Mama Said
Month: June 2009
Upcoming Murphy Method DVDs
We've had several inquiries lately about which of our old videotapes we'll be converting soon to DVD. Actually, the possibilities are more and more limited, since almost all of our old videos are either converted or on the way! We're already brought out seven DVDs in 2009! Here are the DVD projects we're working on… Continue reading Upcoming Murphy Method DVDs
Kamp Pictures
Here are a couple of shots from Kaufman Kamp. There will be more to come, I'm sure!
June Newsletter
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Student Response
We love this stuff. A couple days ago a student sent this comment on our DVDs: LOVED Beg Banjo Vol.1 - The Murphy Method has been the only thing that's moving me forward! The success of Vol 1 (for me) convinced me to continue on with the next videos in the progression. It's always good… Continue reading Student Response
Misfit Jam
We had a big crowd tonight at the jam and for the first time the flattops outnumbered the “minner dippers.” Mark, Bob Mc, and Susan were the plunkers, while Ellen, Bill, Bob Mc’s daughter Jennifer, and I were the strummers. The ever-trusty (if smart-mouthed) Bob Van was on bass and lead vocals. We started out… Continue reading Misfit Jam
Good Advice from Kamp
I am still firmly ensconced at Kaufman Kamp for the rest of this week. At this camp I always learn at least as much as the students who attend. So far I've picked up a couple good pieces of advice that I'll pass along. I can't remember who said this first one: "Don't measure your… Continue reading Good Advice from Kamp
What to Listen to While Driving to Florida and Back
You may recall that most of my recent posts were all about driving down to Florida and back, to play at the Florida Folk Festival and record with Dale Crider. Yes, it's a long way from here to there-- about 14 hours each way! So what was I listening to on the car? Some mighty… Continue reading What to Listen to While Driving to Florida and Back
Bluegrass: Simple or Not?
Marty came this weekend for another marathon lesson. We played for many hours Saturday, and many more hours Sunday. In between songs we discussed the problems of the world. Didn’t solve a single one. One of the topics we meandered onto was the conundrum that banjo (and bluegrass) is not as easy as it looks!… Continue reading Bluegrass: Simple or Not?
How to Sound Good On Stage
Okay, folks, this is where it's at! The Country Gentlemen-- Charlie, Doyle, Bill, and Bill-- show us how it's done: These guys were masters not only of playing but also of performing through a sound system, and here, they show everybody how to do it. They only had a few mikes, but they used the… Continue reading How to Sound Good On Stage