Things to keep in mind: June 8, Saturday: Book signing at the Winchester Book Gallery, 3 pm June 21, Friday: Longest Day Jam 9 am-9pm. Winchester. If you can't come you can donate online. We've already raised $2685!!! July 19-21: First Women's Banjo Camp!!!! in Winchester. Spread the word! We still have room for more women! … Continue reading My $30 Bottle of Coca-Cola
Month: May 2013
Tip Jar Jam #23: We Are Singing!
The regular crowd met again last night, May 15, for our 23rd Tip Jar Jam. Amazing! Pickers present were: Bob Van, Janet, Kathy, Barbara, Kasey (resplendent in pink shorts with matching pink scarf), Ben, Kenney and Bob A. We sorely missed Scott and Bob Mc who were obviously letting less important things like work interfere… Continue reading Tip Jar Jam #23: We Are Singing!
Murphy’s Birthday Sale Underway!
I can't imagine that anyone who reads this blog does not get our newsletter, but just in case: Today only! Murphy's Birthday Sale! All DVDs, downloads, custom lessons are 50% off! Shop now! (Sale applies to custom lesson orders for songs that are already on the list. Orders for NEW songs are not on sale.… Continue reading Murphy’s Birthday Sale Underway!
First Book Review! “Pretty Good For A Girl” in Boxx Magazine
Look!! It's the first review of Murphy's new book "Pretty Good For A Girl"! And it's a good one! Read it here: http://boxxmagazine.com/2013/05/pretty-good-for-a-girl-women-in-bluegrass-by-murphy-hicks-henry/ And, of course, you can order the book right here!
Tip Jar Jam #22 Oh! Is That The One You’re Doing?
And thanks to Bob Mc for the title of this week's blog. Let me do a little explaining. Last Saturday, as part of Winchester's big Apple Blossom Festival weekend, Bob Mc hosted a picking party at his house. We picked outside for about two hours on Bob's patio and since most of us were long-time… Continue reading Tip Jar Jam #22 Oh! Is That The One You’re Doing?
Murphy’s Birthday Sale coming up!
Folks, WATCH THIS SPACE. Within the next week we'll be running our annual 24-hour Murphy's Birthday sale, with ALL DVDs half-price (just $14.98!). We'll let you know as soon as it starts!
Bluegrass Today Interview with Murphy on “Pretty Good For A Girl”
On April 29th our friends over at Bluegrass Today published a nice little interview with Murphy about her new book Pretty Good For A Girl: Women In Bluegrass. You can read it right here.
Tip Jar Jam #21: That’s The Weirdest Thing You’ve Ever Done
Okay, the title of this blog is not from the jam. Instead, it comes to you courtesy of one of my new beginning banjo students. He met with a business friend for lunch last week and was telling said friend of his latest endeavor, banjo lessons. His friend replied, "That's the weirdest thing you've ever… Continue reading Tip Jar Jam #21: That’s The Weirdest Thing You’ve Ever Done