"Circling back to "parlor", I get it as a reference to a place-- but why not "banjo home" or "banjo living room" or "banjo tavern" or "banjo kitchen" or something?
I have recently written an essay…"
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Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo. Last reply by Steven Watson on Wednesday.
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My Nan used to play the banjo ( many many moons ago ) she was known as “Ena and her banjo”.
Unfortunately her banjo has fallen into disrepair over the years . However her musical genius (apparently a blooming brilliant singer too)has skipped the last 3 generations .We are looking for a recommendation for someone/company to do a sympathetic repair as a surprise for our mums 80th birthday next year .We live in Leicestershire (England) can any one advise us please
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"SOMEWHERE IN DIXIE" Banjo 2
Hello, I wrote a Banjo 2 accompaniment for Somewere in Dixie, as there was none. Is it possible to put it in the music library?
Posted by Alexandre Derycke on October 20, 2024 at 20:06 — 2 Comments
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"All very exciting. I really like the idea of a Papers/Articles section. It could attract serious interest even beyond the banjo world. The history and research was the initial draw for me.
Maybe a general Announcements page? For events, albums,…"
"Don't worry about the techie stuff - I'll take care of that.Any more thoughts on new features, ideas to do things better and so on?"
"Got it. Thanks. Let's all think about a viable URL. Something will occur to someone."
"Jody, "Ning" is in the URL of the present website because it is a free/complimentary URL provided by that platform. Getting a truly custom URL is simply a matter of paying for it. From what I can see, classicbanjo.com, .net., .org and so…"
"Doesn't that depend on the identity of the "very standard and well understood technology stack" that Russ will use? Not that I have a glimmer of an idea what a "stack" is, in this context.
This present site has…"
"I like it! But the question of a good URL still remains..."
"That seems like a viable contender. Best one, so far."
"Hi Russ, to reflect the varied demographics of our members, how about Classic Banjo International...Steve."
"More than anything, I am so relieved to hear that this site will continue! I’m less concerned about what it’s called as long as it’s still up in some form. Thank you Russ for taking up the torch!
Re name ideas, I personally…"
"Brainstorming here:
Classic Banjo Harbor/Harbour
Banjo Center/Centre
Banjoland
Banjeroony
Banjoronium
classic banjoness
Classic Banjo Central
Classic 5-string"
"No need to fixate on "Parlour" - it's just one suggestion.What other ideas?"
""Ning" had no associations attached to it.
I agree that those already participating in the genre aren't going to care what the new site is called.
My concern is not so much to attract new people (which might entail clickbait),…"
"I think "parlour" (parlor) is totally apropos and should be used. It is evocative of the period and implies a comfortable room of the period. I don't think clickbait, such as "The Music Cabinet of Jack The Ripper" or…"
"There is a context to my argument. A prejudice exists against classic banjo music. There is a perception amongst a portion of bluegrass and old-time players that classic banjo music is morbidly rule-bound, un-creative, boring, and dead. My…"
City Point Jig (Classic-style banjo)
"Stupid software! (that would be the stuff in my head, of course)
CITY%20POINT%20JIG_JOHN%20C.%20WILD.pdf"
"There is a history of "parlour banjo" as a term. There never was a a term "hangout banjo" so there is no underlying identification in the mind of visitors to BHO. I suspect people would see "banjo parlour" and…"
"I think Jody makes a strong argument.We can also use our imaginations and be a bit left field if we want. It needs to be memorable."
"Jody, will all due respect, there is a real difference in meaning between "parlour banjo" and "[the] banjo parlour." It's analogous to BHO; the "hangout" part refers to a meeting place, not the existence of a…"
"Thank you Russ for wasting no time in getting things going. It's a big undertaking, I know. I'm sure you'll do a superb job.
Ethan and Russ, I think anything that combines "banjo" and "parlour" will…"
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