Casey and I are both getting excited about our upcoming Intermediate Banjo Camp (March 22-24). This will be our third Intermediate Camp and, following suggestions from last year’s attendees, we have a new location--the Courtyard Marriott in Winchester (so everyone can stay in the same place)—and we have asked a couple of our professional musician… Continue reading Intermediate Banjo Camp: Get Ready to Jam!
Month: February 2013
1950s recordings of the Watson Family–Last Days of the Kickstarter Campaign
Update: They made their goal!! So you should be able to buy the boxed set at some point in the not-too-distant future. I can't wait to hear it! This is an incredibly worthy project seeking funding through Kickstarter. I pledged enough to get myself the boxed set. I know Murphy is going to pledge as… Continue reading 1950s recordings of the Watson Family–Last Days of the Kickstarter Campaign
Tip Jar Jam #13: Suck It Up
Today’s blog title comes from the lips of Kasey, who uttered those words to her dad, Ben, when he was complaining (only mildly) about not wanting to play Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms. He doesn’t like the song because, as he admitted, he doesn’t play it well. Kasey, on the other hands, plays it… Continue reading Tip Jar Jam #13: Suck It Up
The Cat and The Banjo
You’ve heard of the Cat in the Hat? (It’s a favorite around here right now!) Well, Tom McFadden sent me this picture of the Cat and the Banjo and the story that goes with it: “We have had a stray cat hanging around our house, but it is the friendliest cat I have ever… Continue reading The Cat and The Banjo
Tip Jar Jam #12: Banjoed Out Tonight
And many thanks to Scott for providing that punchy title. When he put his banjo down about three-quarters of the way into the jam and picked up the guitar, and I asked why, that is what he said, “I’m banjoed out tonight.” To which I replied, “That’s going in the blog!” To which he responded,… Continue reading Tip Jar Jam #12: Banjoed Out Tonight
Custom Lesson Update
So, it's been forever since I've posted the recent additions to my custom lesson list. There are a bunch! These, as always, can be ordered straight from my website. Blackjack (A) Watch clip. - A JD Crowe classic! Cold Frosty Morning (I) Watch clip. - An old-time tune. Doin' My Time (I) Watch clip.… Continue reading Custom Lesson Update
Our annual Superpack Sale is on the way!
Folks, we have a sale coming up! That's right, our annual SUPERPACK SALE (any 5 DVDs for $89 plus shipplng) will start in just a few days! Make up your DVD list now! http://www.murphymethod.com
Tip Jar Jam #11: Tighter and Faster!
This is how much these Tip Jar Jams are affecting me. This morning, Thursday, the day after the jam, I have my alarm set for some late hour which I will not mention because I know some of the Jammers get up at 4 a.m. to go to work. Anyhow, I woke up an hour… Continue reading Tip Jar Jam #11: Tighter and Faster!
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