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The Carolina Chocolate Drops

2007-08-21T17:00:30Z

Check them out!!! http://www.sankofastrings.com/ccd/home.html

Think of traditional African-American music, and the genres that come to mind are gospel, blues and jazz; few people think of old-time string band music. But the antebellum combination of banjo and fiddle used to be a tradition in most black rural communities in the South. The Carolina Chocolate Drops, a band of three young and talented musicians, are part of the revival of this venerable musical tradition. The Carolina Chocolate Drops honed their skills under the tutelage of octogenarian fiddler Joe Thompson, a North Carolinian who is one of the last black traditional string band players from the previous generation. Thompson, who grew up playing at barn dances, “frolics” and corn shuckings, wound up performing in ven- ues across the country, including Carnegie Hall.

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looking for gigs in portland and seattle january 08

2007-08-07T00:12:42Z

we're a trio (5 cent coffee) and are looking to do a quick weekend tour - we have a potential date at alberta pub in portland... but are wondering about places in seattle. what's the jug band/skiffle/odd acoustic scene like in seattle? thanks in advance if anyone can offer advice...

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Pigeon on a Gate Post

2007-07-13T14:45:32Z

I am learning this fiddle tune, which I've labeled "Crooked West Virginia," on mandolin. I really love this tune, so I'd thought I'd turn you all on to it! There are a ba-zillion versions, and most are called "Pigeon on a Gate" and they are Irish reels. This one is truly a West Virgina tune, but does have the oft-heard Scottish influence that you hear in Appalachian tunes. I wrote my own tabs, while listening to my husband play it. He learned it in the 1970s from listening to a cassette tape of a friend playing it over the telephone!!! You can see my tabs in my photo album. http://people.tribe.net/kalicleo/photos/57e6ae85-1780-4d3c-8a5c-eb862de2f394

On the surface it seems very easy, and really it is not hard, but the timing is so bizarre that it takes some getting used to. It switches to a march for one measure, and the syncopated rhythm alternates, too.

If you can read my handwriting, maybe you'll learn it too if you haven't already! I used regular music notation paper, not tablature paper, so I've put the notation in the spaces, not on the lines.... each space representing a mandolin/fiddle string, each number the mandolin fret.

I've looked on line for something about this tune. There are two websites to share... one to find the ABC notation, and the other to convert it to sheet music and a midi:

1. http://www.ibiblio.org/fiddlers/FCfiles.html -- if it ain't there, it doesn't exist (fiddle tunes) ... Copy the ABC notation from the tune you want.

2. http://www.concertina.net/ -- click on the tune-o-tron link and paste the ABC in there to get music & a midi.

Unfortunately, even though they LIST Pigeon on a Gate Post, they do not provide the ABC...

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jug band invasion in petaluma july 12

2007-07-11T21:01:40Z

at the phoenix theater
skiffle symphony, the jug dealers, the hobogoblins, the juggs and 5 cent coffee

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sparrowquartet2007-05-04.flac16.torrent

2007-05-06T06:42:33Z

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=506394&uploaded=1

2007-05-04
Sparrow Quartet-Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Casey Driessen and Ben Sollee
Soho Bar & Restaurant, Santa Barbara CA
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Taped By: rowjimmytour
Transferred By: rowjimmytour
Set 1:
Disc 1:
Nobody's Fault
Fiddle Tune
Eve Stole
Easy
Some Times
Keys
Journey Home
OT DP*

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Disc 2:
Red & Blare
Every Body
"Song written in Chinese"
Rock-A-Bye Dixie
Follow My Knees
Bela Jam
Deep In The Night
Coffee SOTD*

Encore(S)

Notes:
* Set list copied off of bands set list left on stage
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CHEAP flights to Costa Rica: come to the Hoedown! Nershi, Law, Emmitt, Carbone, Yates, etc...

2007-03-20T12:25:21Z

If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy your flight to Costa Rica for the Honkytonk Homeslice Hoedown (3 nights with Bill Nershi's Honkytonk Homeslice + members of The String Cheese Incident, Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum, Rowan/Rice Quartet, Leftover Salmon & The Drew Emmitt Band, see below for details)...THIS IS IT!!!

I was just searching http://www.kayak.com to see where airfares were at and found out that there's a big sale going on. Fares are WAY down, this is about as inexpensive as it *EVER* gets to fly to Costa Rica.

These are leaving 5/4 and returning 5/13, round trip, including tax:

CONTINENTAL
Salt Lake - SJO $410
Denver - SJO $475
Atlanta - SJO $406
Seattle - SJO $475
Portland - SJO $475

DELTA
San Francisco - SJO $423
NYC - SJO $423
Boston - SJO $423
Houston - SJO $347
Chicago - SJO $423
Los Angeles - SJO $448

SPIRIT AIR
Atlantic City - SJO $458

AMERICAN
Miami - SJO $363

****In case you've missed it until now, here's the lowdown on the Hoedown...****

3rd annual Honkytonk Homeslice Hoedown
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Limon, Costa Rica
May 9, 10 & 11, 2007

http://www.honkytonkhomeslice.com

JOIN US for three big nights of acoustic-based music, under the stars, steps from the beach. Onsite camping available, group discounts at plenty of hotels within walking/biking distance. Billy, Jilian & Scott will orchestrate 2 sets of Honkytonk Homeslice & Friends each night, plus there will be opening sets by unique combinations of the 9 musicnas (Sharon & Erik, Drew & Tyler, Timmy solo, etc.). Additionally, Billy will perform a special solo set at a different, but close by, location to raise funds & awareness for local non-profit social & environmental organizations.

Honkytonk Homeslice is:

Billy Nershi (The String Cheese Incident)
Jilian Nershi (Honkytonk Homeslice)
Scott Law (Piano Throwers, Melvin Seals, Hanuman).

Visit http://www.myspace.com/honkytonkhomeslice to hear songs off the new album. Visit http://www.honkytonkhomeslice.com/music to hear some brand new live tracks.

These six talented musical friends complete the lineup:
Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth - http://myspace.com/timmycarbone )
Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon - http://www.myspace.com/drewemmitt)
Sharon Gilchrist (Rowan/Rice Quartet - http://www.myspace.com/sharongilchrist)
Tyler Grant (Drew Emmitt Band - http://www.myspace.com/tylerhgrant)
Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident - http://www.jasonhann.com)
Erik Yates (Hot Buttered Rum - http://www.myspace.com/hotbutteredrum)

It's gonna be some crazy, but relaxing, fun...!

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Recording help

2007-03-09T20:23:03Z

I am looking for a good, portable digital recording "studio" to give as a gift to an old-time band that wants to start recording. They are not dummies. One of them has recorded (mixed) music before as a profession (but that was back in the days of DAT).

Can you recommend something? Someone who also has a band suggested the Boss digital studio BR-532, but I wanted to bounce that idea off of you all first. My friend's band combines electric and acoustic, but the band I am looking buy a gift for is all-acoustic.

Thanks!

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Anyone Ever...

2007-02-26T17:50:50Z

...Go to Clifftop or Fiddler's Grove? I've never been but I'm gonna go to one or both this year. I'm lookin' for hints on the camping scene.

Thanks!!

p.s. if any of you fine folks are living it up in the 202, I'd love to find some like minded people for some playing.

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Bluegrass or Mandolin Desktop Theme

2006-10-24T01:19:51Z

Anyone know where I can find a cool Bluegrass or Mandolin Desktop Theme? Not just the wallpaper, but the whole theme complete with window sounds & all.

Thanks!

/|\ Gypsy /|\

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Seeking Old-Time Fiddlers in the bay area

2006-10-13T03:33:26Z

We are looking for a few good old time fiddlers to play at a very unique event to be held November 4th along the north coast near Santa Cruz. The event is going to be held on a farm that has a 2-acre hay bale maze. It will go until about 4am and will have hay rides and assorted fall/harvest themed events and going-ons. The event itself will not be too large and will be more of a private-party atmosphere. Our budget is somewhat limited but if your interested, get in touch.
Thanks,
Luke

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Time for...

2006-05-03T07:31:37Z

Another Square Dance!! (Berkeley, CA)

Sat. May 6
7 PM to 11 PM (may go later if things are really hopping!) -- please note that this dance starts early!
Earlier portion (7 to 8 or 8:30) will be geared towards families and less experienced dancers.

Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave, near Gilman
Admission is just $12 -- kids 12 to 18 get in for $6. Kids under 12, FREE!

Callers are Tony Mates (from Seattle) and our own Evie Ladin (Stairwell Sisters). Both are very
experienced and fun-loving callers who will tailor the dances to the mood of the crowd. All dances will be taught, no experience necessary!

The evening starts with a rare public appearance by Thompson String Ticklers -- raggy and bluesy 1920's fiddle tunes, with fiddle, cello(!), banjo-uke, mandolin, and guitars -- with Suzy Thompson, fiddle; Eric Thompson and Dan Warrick, guitars; Dave Murray, mandolin; Dan Kluger, banjo-uke, and Kevin Gerzevitz, cello. Next up is the Squirrelly String Band from San Francisco -- wild hard-driving music with fiddle, banjo, guitar, and washtub bass -- modelled on the Roane Mountain Hilltoppers, who were the ne plus ultra of funky oldtime dance bands! The band members are: Dave Murray, fiddle; Debbie Berne, banjo; Allegra Yellin, guitar; and Rachel Kraii, washtub bass. Both bands have taken first place (in different years) at the Berkeley Old Time Convention's String Band Contest.

The family dances that Evie and company have put on over the past few months have been REALLY hopping! Come early and stay late! All ages are welcome!

More info: www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org

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Square Dance? In Oakland? April Fools!

2006-03-30T15:05:53Z

Hey Folks,
There's a big ol' square dance this sat april 1st (no foolin'!). Come on down to the

Humanist Hall
309 27th St (btwn Telegraph & Broadway)
Oakland ~ 7 - 11pm ~ All Ages $10/$5 kids

Music by The Hillbillies From Mars
& The Stairwell Sisters
Calling by Evie Ladin

All dances taught ~ No experience necessary
http://instantharmony.com/HfM/
http://www.stairwellsisters.com/

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Tonight I sing in Alameda

2006-03-07T17:17:22Z

Hey Friends and Fans,

Sorry for the last minute notice but I'll be performing tonight with Chuck and Sylvia and a few others at Julie's!

If your in the area drop on by :)

Heidi/Kizzy

Details below from Sylvia:

Hi there!

This Tuesday at Julie's we'll be joined by Paul Kotapish and the legendary Mayne Smith on dobro. Mayne has been around the local music scene for ages. He writes funny songs and also sings a mean country blues.

And, for our second surprise: It turns out that the manager of Julie's, Heidi Miller, has a bee-yoo-ti-ful voice. (You've probably seen her at the shop. She's the congenial red-head who works behind the counter.) She and I have worked out a couple of country duets that we'll trot out tonight. We may get her to sing a song or two on her own as well.

It will be a good night to stop in at Julie's friendly tea shop. We hope you can join us.

Love,
Sylvia

Sylvia Herold, Chuck Ervin & Friends

Every Tuesday night from 7 to 9

Heidi Miller
juliestea.com
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park Street,
Alameda CA 94501

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Ukulele Giveaway!!!

2006-02-23T03:09:11Z

In order to celebrate the release of Boulder Acoustic Society's new album, 8th Color, BAS and Mike DaSilva are giving away a DaSilva ukulele.

No strings attatched, we are just giving back to the uke community that has supported us all over the world. To enter, go to http://www.boulderacousticsociety.net/Ukulele.htm and follow the instructions.

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happy birthday dock boggs -

2006-02-08T17:08:59Z

cribbed from the crooners and songbirds tribe - thanks confetta . . .
scroll down for mp3s . . .
1898 Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs, C&W Singer/Banjo, b. West Norton, VA, USA. d. Feb. 7, 1971 (his birthday)
Biography
by John Bush
Dock Boggs was just one of the primeval hillbillies to record during the '20s, forgotten for decades until the folk revival of the '60s revived his career at the twilight of his life. Still, his dozen recordings from 1927 to 1929 are monuments of folk music, comprised of fatalistic hills ballads and blues like "Danville Girl," "Pretty Polly," and "Country Blues." Born near Norton, VA, in 1898, Boggs was the youngest of ten children. (He gained his nickname at an early age, since he was named after the doctor who delivered him.) Boggs began working in the mines at the age of 12. In what remained of his spare time, he began playing banjo, picking the instrument in the style of blues guitar instead of the widespread clawhammer technique.
Boggs began picking up songs from family members and the radio. He married in 1918 and began subcontracting on a mine until his wife's illness forced him to move back to her home. He worked in the dangerous moonshining business and made a little money playing social dances.
His big break finally came in 1927, when executives from the Brunswick label arrived in Norton to audition talent. He passed (beating out none other than A.P. Carter), and recorded eight sides in New York City for the label. Though they didn't quite flop, the records sold mostly around Boggs' hometown. He signed a booking agent, and recorded four more sides for W.E. Myer's local Lonesome Ace label. The coming of the Great Depression in late 1929 put a hold on Boggs' recording career, as countless labels dried up. He continued to perform around the region until the early '30s, however, when his wife forced him to give up his music and go back into the mines. Boggs worked until 1954, when mechanical innovations forced him out of a job.
Almost a decade later, in 1963, folklorist Mike Seeger located Boggs in Norton and convinced him to resume his career. Just weeks after their meeting, Boggs played the American Folk Festival in Asheville, NC. He began recording again, and released his first LP, Legendary Singer & Banjo Player, later that year on Smithsonian/Folkways. Two more LPs followed during the '60s, although, like his original recordings, they too were out of print not long after his death in 1971.
The revival of interest in early folk music occasioned by a digital reissue of Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music finally brought Boggs' music back to the shelves. In 1997, John Fahey's Revenant label released Complete Early Recordings (1927-1929), and one year later His Folkways Years (1963-1968) appeared.
www.longtimecoming.com/dockboggs/
www.jellyroll.com/07/dockboggs.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dock_Boggs
www.blues-banjo.com/masters/boggs-dock.html
www.oldtimeherald.org/archive/ back_issues/volume-6/6-6/boggs-remembered.html

"Danville Girl,"
http://konxompax.org/generic/DockBoggs-DanvilleGirl.mp3
"Pretty Polly,"
http://konxompax.org/generic/DockBoggs-PrettyPolly.mp3
"Country Blues."
http://konxompax.org/generic/DockBoggs-CountryBlues.mp3
"sammie where you been so long"
http://konxompax.org/generic/DockBoggs-SammieWhereYouBeenSoLong.mp3
and "false hearted lover blues"
http://konxompax.org/generic/DockBoggs-FalseHeartedLoversBlues.mp3

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THIS THURSDAY @ 8 PM . . . CROONERS & SONGBIRDS: LOVE is the SWEETEST THING!

2006-02-06T00:54:23Z

WHAT:
CROONERS & SONGBIRDS: LOVE is the SWEETEST THING!
A Pre-Valentine Celebration of Love Songs from the 20's & 30's

WHEN:
Thursday February 9th, 2006, 8 pm

WHERE:
Wilde Oscar's
1900 Folsom @ 15th St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 621-7145

This third installment will feature songs of love, longing and more featuring,
The Dimestore Dandy, Sara Klotz de Aguilar, Enzo Garcia and Tippy Canoe.
Bring your Sweetie!

Delight in Candy Hearts!

Find your Valentine!

Drink some everlovin' Moonshine!

The Food is Simply DeLISH!

Don’t miss The Sweetest Night of Love Songs!

** CROONERS & SONGBIRDS is a monthly cabaret focusing on
vocal jazz, blues and popular music from the '20s and '30s.

crooners.tribe.net

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Tues. nites live old-time music in Alameda, East Bay - FREE

2005-12-09T00:15:41Z

Hey all,

The coffee/tea house I manage is hosting great music every Tuesday in December, I hope you-all will come visit.

Sylvia has a beautiful voice and the songs are not your run-of the-mill selections...lots of rich harmony, murder ballads, old-time-y, jazz..... hope to see you there!

Every Tuesday in December...

Sylvia Herold & Chuck Ervin with Special Guests
Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St., Alameda
7-9 p.m. Every Tuesday in December
All ages, no cover

Bio:
Bay area music fans will most likely recognize Herold and Ervin from
one of their many projects.Herold also performs with Wake the Dead, an
all-star Grateful Dead Celtic jam band, and is perhaps best known for
her 16years performing and recording with swing vocal trio Cats &
Jammers. Ervin performs with Bay Area guitar whiz Chris Grampp and
also appears with Herold in the swing quartet Sylvia & the Silvertones
and occasionally with Wake the Dead.

Show description:
Sylvia Herold Chuck Erwin dig deep to unearth hidden song treasures
from the folk, swing, country, cowboy, and bluegrass traditions. Their
favorites are harmony duets in the style of the Everly Brothers and
the Louvin Brothers, and they encourage you to sing along!

The venue:
Julie's coffee & tea garden features fantastic acoustics, organic
coffee, tea & pastries and a sweet, candle lit living room to gather
and enjoy the music.

More info about the artists: http://sylviaherold.com/

More info about the venue: juliestea.com

Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park Street,
Alameda CA 94501

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PDX Jan 11-15, You'll like it.

2005-12-08T19:36:45Z

7th Annual Portland Old-time Gathering

Concerts/Square Dances/Workshops/Jams

www.bubbaguitar.com/festival

'cause it's there.

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Square Dance! SF Nov 19th

2005-11-17T20:24:02Z

LADIES BANJO SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA BENEFIT SQUARE DANCE
November 19 we will be hosting our second annual benefit square dance in the awesome
recital hall at Community Music Center. A rip-rollicking good time with music by the
Mission Creek Memorial Stringband and the Squirrelly Stringband. Bring yourself, your
kids, your mom, your pals, and your dancing shoes.

NOV 19
7-8:30 Family Set featuring the Mission Creek Memorial Stringband
9-10:30 Second Set featuring the Squirrelly Stringband
Calling by Evie Ladin

Community Music Center / 544 Capp St. @ 21st., San Francisco

$10 adults / $5 kids / all proceeds to benefit CMC and the LBSC

more info at www.spectacularopticals.com/lbsc.html or dberne@earthlink.net

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play old-time in eky?

2005-09-04T00:52:23Z

Went to my first Clifftop fest. Pretty impressive, although my intermediate banjo skills were put to shame.

Anyone living in eastern kentucky or southwestern VA? And want to play?

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Looking for OT musicians in Nashville

2005-08-11T03:27:06Z

Howdy, folks.
I'm in Nashville; this town is full o' country and bluegrass pickers and I need to find people who play the old Appalachian mountain stuff. Anyone in this tribe that lives in the Nashville area, speak up!

SadieC

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join the mammals yahoo group...

2005-05-13T00:18:58Z

if you a fan of the mammals please join their yahoo fan group...
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/themammalsband/

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join the mammals tribe

2005-05-13T00:10:35Z

http://denver.tribe.net/tribe/3ac6e4d9-086b-4d46-80e3-70ff3bf7fa0b?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B3ac6e4d9-086b-4d46-80e3-70ff3bf7fa0b%5D&r=10535

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insane

2005-05-06T21:48:57Z

to all clawhammer kooks, please take a second ta reccomend a good ol time traditional clawhammer book. its a matter of my sanity.

thank ya kindly
m

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murder ballads tribe

2005-04-25T01:15:41Z

Because I have no life, I have started a new tribe on murder ballads. Search it on out if you have interest.

-Chad

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new member / about joe carter

2005-03-03T18:15:06Z

I'm glad to be a new member of this tribe, but sad to report that I just heard that Joe Carter, only son of A.P. and Sarah Carter (of the Carter Family) passed away. Funeral is Sunday.

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Might be a better link for Screensaver

2005-02-05T22:26:17Z

Hi,

I'd like to invite you to start enjoying the Five_strings Broadcast Screensaver, powered by ModeEleven.

All you need is a PC running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. Simply use the link below and follow the simple instructions. You'll be up and running in no time!

Unlike with conventional screensavers, ModeEleven powered screensavers will update periodically with new content - both video and still images, so stay tuned!

Enjoy the show!

Please follow the link to download the free ModeEleven software and/or subscribe to the channel:
http://www.modeeleven.com/cgi-bin/invitation?c=five_strings&p=bluegras

If you are currently a ModeEleven user, the Channel Name is 'five_strings' and the Channel Key is 'bluegras'

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Free Banjo ScreenSaver

2005-02-05T22:23:45Z

http://www.modeeleven.com/cgi-bin/invitation?c=five_strings&p=bluegras

Hope you like it

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SF BOT now with more old-time

2005-01-29T01:59:04Z

I'm way happy that the Flat Mountain Girls are coming to SF this year! The schedule is up at http://www.sfbluegrass.org/schedule05.html

We also get a return visit from Foghorn, Kenny Hall(!) is playing and there'll bunch of locals like the Dimes, Amy & Karen, the Stairwell Sisters & Squirrelly. It's going to be a busy week and a half.

Anybody who's going to be around and wants to dance a square or play a tune, say hi!

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Are you in a bluegrass band in Santa Cruz?

2005-01-11T08:31:33Z

Wanna help with a benefit for Felton Free Radio near Santa Cruz, California? We're looking for a bluegrass or old-time band to play a short set.

The benefit is on Jan 21 in the evening. We're raising money to put up an independent community (pirate) radio station in Felton.

We'll be showing Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? We'll have a movie, speakers, and food. And we hope to have music.

Any ideas? Are you tight with a bunch of old-timey musicians in the Santa Cruz area?

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SF Bay Area - square dance alert

2004-10-29T17:24:08Z

howdy, quiet little tribe.

Saturday, October 30, the Stairwell Sisters and Squirrelly Stringband will be playing a spooky square dance at the Starry Plough in Berkeley.

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Music this Thrusday in Seattle

2004-05-05T19:01:35Z

Hi there, for those of you in Seattle, there is an awesome Old Time Bluegrass band playing this Thursday night at Connor Byrnes Pub, starting at 9. They are a fairly new local band that are a cross between old time and bluegrass. They have a very traditional sound, includes mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo and upright bass. Play a lot of old fiddle tunes, and quite a few originals. Also, opening up is a traditional Mexican folk duo on guitar and violin. It will be a great show, you should come and have some fun if you're in town. You can listen to the Tallboys on their web page at www.thetallboys.net. I tried to post this as an "event" but it didn't work, so I'm just doing it this way. Hope to see some of you there. Take care, Justine

Conner Byrnes Pub
5140 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

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seattle old time music

2004-02-27T09:45:39Z

Hi there, I'm new to this tribe. I live in seattle, play old time and bluegrass music, mostly on mandolin. I peaked at a few of your profiles to see if anyone was in seattle, with little success. In case any of you are in seattle, or will be in town, A great local old time band called "The Tallboys" will be playing at Victrola on Tuesday, March 9 8-10pm and at Third Place Books in Ravenna on Sat, March 13 at 8pm. Both events are free. They're fantastic w/o any corny stuff.

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SF Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival happening now

2004-02-22T08:57:34Z

http://www.sfbluegrass.org/festival.html

Bluegrass and old-time music and events all over the city, every day this week.

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miss old time

2004-02-04T08:37:27Z

sure I have a band here, but it's mostly blues and jazz and jugband stuff. I've managed to throw in some old time, but most people here have no idea what it is.
I get down to Boston sometimes to play and have found some people in Toronto, Always plan for Ashokan but never make it. Gotta got to Clifftop this year. I gotta...

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