God Bless the Brits. - Classic-Banjo2024-03-29T15:29:14Zhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/forum/topics/god-bless-the-brits?commentId=2667446%3AComment%3A3499&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've seen this banjo before..…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-10:2667446:Comment:35042009-04-10T16:06:39.000ZDavid Wadehttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/DavidWade
I've seen this banjo before...will dig into the archive.<br />
Couple of bottles of Bateman's Dark Lord (5%) here, Carl is you fancy one - sun's not over the yardarm at your side though!
I've seen this banjo before...will dig into the archive.<br />
Couple of bottles of Bateman's Dark Lord (5%) here, Carl is you fancy one - sun's not over the yardarm at your side though! A shooter of Old Grand-Dad an…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-10:2667446:Comment:34992009-04-10T15:52:31.000ZCarl Andertonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/CarlAnderton
A shooter of Old Grand-Dad and I'm good...
A shooter of Old Grand-Dad and I'm good... I'm for a pint! We don't have…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-10:2667446:Comment:34792009-04-10T13:56:52.000ZTrapdoor2https://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/Trapdoor2
I'm for a pint! We don't have beer over here...
I'm for a pint! We don't have beer over here... Well, he is nearly right, t'o…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-10:2667446:Comment:34542009-04-10T08:22:41.000ZDavid Wadehttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/DavidWade
Well, he is nearly right, t'owd lad from Blackpool, "Ey up me duck" is Derbyshire, notwithstanding that it is a friendly greeting. Instead of a hug can we just go for a pint?
Well, he is nearly right, t'owd lad from Blackpool, "Ey up me duck" is Derbyshire, notwithstanding that it is a friendly greeting. Instead of a hug can we just go for a pint? Hi Rob,
I know that we should…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-10:2667446:Comment:34522009-04-10T07:44:13.000Zthereallynicemanhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/thereallyniceman
Hi Rob,<br />
I know that we shouldn't publicise the opposition, but look at this:<br />
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<a href="http://www.banjohangout.org/classifieds/detail.asp?cid=4413">http://www.banjohangout.org/classifieds/detail.asp?cid=4413</a><br />
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It may be an avenue to research for you. The banjo was alive and well in Scotland, if only in Glasgow. I had never heard of this maker, but there must have been demand for there to be a maker!<br />
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Ian the Sassanach
Hi Rob,<br />
I know that we shouldn't publicise the opposition, but look at this:<br />
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<a href="http://www.banjohangout.org/classifieds/detail.asp?cid=4413">http://www.banjohangout.org/classifieds/detail.asp?cid=4413</a><br />
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It may be an avenue to research for you. The banjo was alive and well in Scotland, if only in Glasgow. I had never heard of this maker, but there must have been demand for there to be a maker!<br />
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Ian the Sassanach Carl, don't beat yourself up!…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-10:2667446:Comment:34472009-04-10T06:58:51.000Zthereallynicemanhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/thereallyniceman
Carl, don't beat yourself up! We Brits are made of tougher stuff than you think. After all, it was we Brits who invented America, if I remember my history right.........so we can stand a bit of being patronized.<br />
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As for being obsequiouzed I haven't got a clue what that is but it doesn't sound so good.<br />
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I think what may have confused you is David's use of English, Ey Up (short for "Ey Up me duck") is a, sort of, friendly welcome used by the common people in the uncivilized parts of…
Carl, don't beat yourself up! We Brits are made of tougher stuff than you think. After all, it was we Brits who invented America, if I remember my history right.........so we can stand a bit of being patronized.<br />
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As for being obsequiouzed I haven't got a clue what that is but it doesn't sound so good.<br />
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I think what may have confused you is David's use of English, Ey Up (short for "Ey Up me duck") is a, sort of, friendly welcome used by the common people in the uncivilized parts of England.<br />
David is from Yorkshire, so that should explain it.<br />
:)<br />
So lets all reach hands across the ocean and have a big sloppy kiss and a group hug.<br />
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Ian from Lancashire David Wade said:Ey Up, somebo…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-09:2667446:Comment:34262009-04-09T19:59:03.000ZCarl Andertonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/CarlAnderton
<cite>David Wade said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://classic-banjo.ning.com/forum/topics/god-bless-the-brits#2667446Comment3351"><div>Ey Up, somebody better order him a taxi!</div>
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I regret if my initial post sounds a little obsequious or patronizing, I guess I'm not always the great communicator that I think I am. I just wanted to send a little trans-atlantic good cheer, or something like that. We seemed to have morphed into discussing banjo contests, which is an interesting…
<cite>David Wade said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://classic-banjo.ning.com/forum/topics/god-bless-the-brits#2667446Comment3351"><div>Ey Up, somebody better order him a taxi!</div>
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I regret if my initial post sounds a little obsequious or patronizing, I guess I'm not always the great communicator that I think I am. I just wanted to send a little trans-atlantic good cheer, or something like that. We seemed to have morphed into discussing banjo contests, which is an interesting topic. I used to enter contests in my Bluegrass days, and witnessed a lot of spoiled-sportsmanship. I guess it just comes with the territory. In the end, music is less about competing and more about self-expression, especially with an artistic style like Classic banjo. Nowadays American banjo conte…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-09:2667446:Comment:34232009-04-09T18:54:21.000ZJody Stecherhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/JodyStecher
Nowadays American banjo contests tend to be grim affairs and rather listless even though they go on for a long time. It used to be more lively and colorful. In Virginia mid century competitors bragged about spreading Brylcreem on their opponents' fiddle bows when they weren't looking. I've heard of banjo strings being cut. A player would open his case and find all strings severed! In Texas they'd get out in the front row and yell outrageous things at contestants as they were playing to throw…
Nowadays American banjo contests tend to be grim affairs and rather listless even though they go on for a long time. It used to be more lively and colorful. In Virginia mid century competitors bragged about spreading Brylcreem on their opponents' fiddle bows when they weren't looking. I've heard of banjo strings being cut. A player would open his case and find all strings severed! In Texas they'd get out in the front row and yell outrageous things at contestants as they were playing to throw them off their game. I haven't entered many contests. But I did place second at the Berkeley Old-time Music Convention in the late 1960s. This was a different kettle of fish. First place went to a local banjo playing math professor who was in Geneva, Switzerland at the time of the contest. They gave him first prize for having the good taste to not show up at the contest. I played a fretless banjo and I learned from the judges (after they sobered up 2 days later) that they awarded me 5 points for every fret I didn't have on my banjo! In the mid 1960s after my band had played at the big contest at Union Grove North Carolina I was taken aside by one of the judges. His name was Loy Beaver and he was a 78 rpm record collector, a Cherokee Indian who spoke Yiddish, and an undertaker. He was said to have embalmed Franklin Roosevelt. Mr Beaver explained to me in a kind tone of voice that he had deducted 10 points for my long hair and another 15 points for playing a minor chord. Then he bought me a piece of pecan pie. I was 18 years old and astonished. The pie was delicious. Ian , i am impressed by the f…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-09:2667446:Comment:34212009-04-09T18:39:31.000Zmarc dalmassohttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/marcdalmasso
Ian , i am impressed by the fact that you knowed the greatest banjoists ; my opinion is that tarrant Baileys junior should have been a great nor only by the banjo but by the human beeing , i guess ; he is always smiling on the photos
Ian , i am impressed by the fact that you knowed the greatest banjoists ; my opinion is that tarrant Baileys junior should have been a great nor only by the banjo but by the human beeing , i guess ; he is always smiling on the photos Circus Parade, what a neat tu…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2009-04-09:2667446:Comment:34132009-04-09T18:05:15.000ZTrapdoor2https://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/Trapdoor2
Circus Parade, what a neat tune. You need to play it for us Ian! It is on my "to do" list but all I've done so far is to TAB it out.<br />
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So, is there the same "competition" system in Oz, Ray? Banjo contests here in the states are a regular aspect of Bluegrass (and oldtime) festivals. No sheet music, of course. Most are simply crap-shoots as there is no 'standard' set of judging requirements.<br />
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Y'all also have a graded system for Classic Banjo, I believe, with specific tests, etc. I can't imagine…
Circus Parade, what a neat tune. You need to play it for us Ian! It is on my "to do" list but all I've done so far is to TAB it out.<br />
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So, is there the same "competition" system in Oz, Ray? Banjo contests here in the states are a regular aspect of Bluegrass (and oldtime) festivals. No sheet music, of course. Most are simply crap-shoots as there is no 'standard' set of judging requirements.<br />
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Y'all also have a graded system for Classic Banjo, I believe, with specific tests, etc. I can't imagine such a thing here...heck, they have stopped keeping score at kids Soccer matches because "losing" has a negative affect on the kids...