Hi Richard, welcome to the site, I have just given some details to Rob about Ridgeway, you may want to post the full works on your 'Events' tab? Have a good Rally.
Regards
No worries mate. Our old mutual mate Dave Wade kept me up to date as to your progress. So stay on top, as there are not many of us good guys left. Luckily, I'm not flooded out. Anyway, there is always a ice cold beer in my fridge for you. Keep smiling. Ray
thanks for confirming the origins richard.it has been in a case in one of my neibours loft for 50 yrs.the case has an essex label in it .i traced the case on the net 1920s.the last owner put his name on the skin and the date ..1961.but i knew it was older than that ....ie..the grover tuners.i will have to search for one more.i saw an abbott on ebay and the 5th string was on the neck ...this one goes trough a tunnel in the fingerboard.....is it an earlyer model perhaps?...it would be good to find out...thanks again....allan
thats a good idea richard,ime afraid ime a novice so far .i would rather have 4 strings at the moment...i fingerpick on my guitars but the string spacing in alian to me at the moment ...i will get another bridge and spread the strings a bit...thanks
I've been making progress on Poet and Peasant ever since you posted it in December, last year, and I can almost play through it at speed without mistakes. I still have trouble with the last measures on page 2 and the cadenza on page 3 -- I'm trying to play them as on the fingerings shewn but perhaps it would be easier to play these parts in position?
Also, do you have the piano score? I would like to attempt a recording of this piece as soon as possible.
Good memory. I was a bit overwhelmed while visiting with Bill Ball at that Rally. So many good players, and such interest for the classic banjo. Bill was and still is an inspiration to me. My husband and I have many fond memories of a truly special man. He was my link to the last of the classic era players. We shared a lot of special time with him and will treasure it always. By the way, those pictures of Bill in the tux were taken by me. I am glad to see they have been shared with so many. He was quite a man. Regards, Becky
Yes, I loved talking to Bill when I used to call on him in Bristol, he pulled no punches. We often used to go down to Weston Super Mare for the day and wander about reminiscing about the banjoists of yesteryear, we even, on hot days, used to take the shoes and socks off and have a paddle in the waves together. Bill is definitely the best banjo player I have ever heard in the flesh, his playing was powerful, faultless and he could, if he wished, apply as much light and shade as anybody could wish for. His manipulation of the 4th string was highly individual and not to everyone's taste, but I loved it. I miss those times, at his house, talking over the inevitable glass of sherry or two.
David Wade
Apr 8, 2009
Mike Redman
Regards
Mike
Apr 8, 2009
Ray Jones
Gudday Rich
How are you feeling these days. Have you returned to full health?
Ray
Jan 26, 2011
Ray Jones
Jan 27, 2011
denver smith
Hello Richard, really enjoyed the photos, great stuff, thanks for sharing them.
Denver Smith
Feb 19, 2011
thereallyniceman
Mar 18, 2011
Ray Jones
Mar 18, 2011
Rosie Anderson
Many thanks for that new piece of information.
Best wishes,
Rosie
Apr 6, 2011
allan ideson
thanks for confirming the origins richard.it has been in a case in one of my neibours loft for 50 yrs.the case has an essex label in it .i traced the case on the net 1920s.the last owner put his name on the skin and the date ..1961.but i knew it was older than that ....ie..the grover tuners.i will have to search for one more.i saw an abbott on ebay and the 5th string was on the neck ...this one goes trough a tunnel in the fingerboard.....is it an earlyer model perhaps?...it would be good to find out...thanks again....allan
Mar 6, 2012
allan ideson
thats a good idea richard,ime afraid ime a novice so far .i would rather have 4 strings at the moment...i fingerpick on my guitars but the string spacing in alian to me at the moment ...i will get another bridge and spread the strings a bit...thanks
Mar 7, 2012
Mike Moss
Hi Richard,
I've been making progress on Poet and Peasant ever since you posted it in December, last year, and I can almost play through it at speed without mistakes. I still have trouble with the last measures on page 2 and the cadenza on page 3 -- I'm trying to play them as on the fingerings shewn but perhaps it would be easier to play these parts in position?
Also, do you have the piano score? I would like to attempt a recording of this piece as soon as possible.
All the best,
Mike
Jul 5, 2012
Sandra Woodruff
Hi Richard - I have an ulterior motive ............
Jul 7, 2012
Becky R. Schneider
Hi Ian,
Good memory. I was a bit overwhelmed while visiting with Bill Ball at that Rally. So many good players, and such interest for the classic banjo. Bill was and still is an inspiration to me. My husband and I have many fond memories of a truly special man. He was my link to the last of the classic era players. We shared a lot of special time with him and will treasure it always. By the way, those pictures of Bill in the tux were taken by me. I am glad to see they have been shared with so many. He was quite a man. Regards, Becky
Jan 24, 2013
thereallyniceman
The photo of Bill Ball in a tux, taken by Becky, is the cover pic for the 1991 American Recordings made by WJB on his visit to the USA.
I believe that the recordings were made at Becky's home too !
Buy the CDs from the Website dedicated to William J Ball. I can recommend them all.
WILLIAM J BALL CDS
Jan 24, 2013
Richard William Ineson
Yes, I loved talking to Bill when I used to call on him in Bristol, he pulled no punches. We often used to go down to Weston Super Mare for the day and wander about reminiscing about the banjoists of yesteryear, we even, on hot days, used to take the shoes and socks off and have a paddle in the waves together. Bill is definitely the best banjo player I have ever heard in the flesh, his playing was powerful, faultless and he could, if he wished, apply as much light and shade as anybody could wish for. His manipulation of the 4th string was highly individual and not to everyone's taste, but I loved it. I miss those times, at his house, talking over the inevitable glass of sherry or two.
Jan 24, 2013