Shameless Request!

[Joel Hooks]

So, I've posted this on the minstrel ning site as well as on Facebook.

I entered the "Old Time Waltz" contest over on the Banjo Hangout.  I play "Alice Weston's Waltz" by Horace Weston. (trying to represent the "older time" styles).

Well, If you kind folks could check it out (and if you feel I deserve it) vote for me to win, that would be wonderful.

If by the off chance I did win, I'd use the newly acquired banjo to try and learn Converse's "Swinging Bell Chimes" using two banjos.

 I'm not as modest as Mike, I'll beg for votes!

http://www.banjohangout.org/events/contest-videos.asp?id=12&vid...

[Trapdoor2]

Done!

[Mike Moss]

Did my duty for banjo and country 

[thereallyniceman]

How low some people will stoop!!

DONE  :-)

Good Luck

[Joel Hooks]

Thanks folks!

[Trapdoor2]

Congratulations to Joel Hooks for taking third place in the BHO Waltz competition!

First place went to Hilarie Burnhans, a former professional OT player (Hotpoint String Band, one of my favorite touring dance bands).

Frankly, I don't think this competition should be open to pros...but I didn't write the rules!

Well done, Joel!!!

[Joel Hooks]

Thanks Marc!  I just saw this.

I think I won a cool banjo wrench. 

Thanks to all for the votes!

[Trapdoor2]

Well, I guess I have to alter my "complaint". The rules define a "pro" as someone who earns/earned over 50% of their income via playing. Hilarie played in a regionally famous contra-dance band for a lot of years (and four CDs)...but you don't make a living doing that (or even 50% of one). She runs a family restaurant as executive chef.
 
Trapdoor2 said:

Congratulations to Joel Hooks for taking third place in the BHO Waltz competition!

First place went to Hilarie Burnhans, a former professional OT player (Hotpoint String Band, one of my favorite touring dance bands).

Frankly, I don't think this competition should be open to pros...but I didn't write the rules!

Well done, Joel!!!