I've stopped somewhere in Ohio to find some wifi along the road to Clifftop (getting there later tonight) and I thought I'd take a sec to post something about the instruments I've decided to bring and why. Here's what's currently in the back of my car:
The Buckeye (here) - Great banjo for solo playing, singing along to, or smaller jams/duos El Hefe (here) - For bigger jams. Also, I've added back the 6th string (here), which allows me to play more of a "supporting role" when Im not the only banjo in a jam. Bacon Mandolin (here) - I met some really great mando players last year and I'm hoping to get some pointers! Baritone Ukulele (here) - for early morning/unobtrusive picking I left my guitar at home for a few reasons: first off, its a bit big and I've already got 4 other instruments with me. Secondly, if you have a guitar, people make you play it! I'd typically rather play banjo so why even present the option? : ) Perhaps not the most "jam friendly" decision I've made. For some reason, my music tastes on the trip down have veered far from Old Time. So far, I've listened to Modest Mouse, Belle and Sebastian, the Killers, Jeff Buckley, and Creeper Lagoon. Oh and the Fugees! Kinda on a journey down memory lane....but I think I'll have it out of my system by the time I hit the festival : ) I'll be back next week with some good Clifftop stories! If you're going to the festival, come find me and say hi!
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Geoff
7/31/2017 02:43:32 am
Hope you get to drop in on Craig and Greg's Banjo Builders Showcase. There might be a prize for the most modified Buckeye!
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2/19/2018 10:33:07 pm
Traveling together with music is a really great experience. I enjoy a lot of my road trips together with my cousins as we sing and play instruments. This will help you to enjoy the journey more. I appreciate the old taste of yours when it comes to music. Actually, I love old songs, those vintage melodies keep my feeling and emotion calm. It helps me to think clearly and radically. You will enjoy your travel experience if you have been accompanied by some musical instruments. Just make sure that you're going to play it whenever the people request some songs.
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