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Web Site News
New Banjo Teacher in TownJason Homey is new in town and teaches banjo. I have heard him both play and sing and I would surely want him to be my banjo teacher. I thought he could tell you about himself best, so I have included his bio below -- Carolyn
I have been playing acoustic stringed instruments since 1988. I am a two-time first place winner of the Western Canadian Bluegrass Banjo Championships and a long-term member of the Bluegrass/Celtic/Rock-band 'The Clumsy Lovers', with whom I play banjo, mandolin and guitar. In addition to teaching private lessons, and working as a studio musician/arranger/producer, and operating a mobile recording studio, I have experience teaching at Bluegrass Workshops, including having taught the Advanced Banjo class at BCBW.
I teach bluegrass mandolin (beginning and intermediate levels); bluegrass and old-time country rhythm guitar and flatpicking (beginning and intermediate levels); and 5-string banjo (all levels). Besides playing and teaching Scruggs-Style and Clawhammer (including 'Melodic' Clawhammer), I also play and teach a combination of 'Single-String' and 'Melodic' ('Keith') style that I use for arranging Irish fiddle tunes, Classical pieces, and other types of material, for banjo. In teaching private lessons, I follow no standardized program. Rather, I make it a point to tailor the lessons in accordance with the interests, aptitudes, learning style, and goals of the individual student.
My phone number is: 208 585 1637.
Jason
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CD releases by a Association Bands
JD Webb and the Downstate Ramblers: go to http://downstateramblers.homestead.com/ for more information
Chicken Dinner Road: go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/ChickenDinnerRoad to buy.
High Desert: go to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/highdesertband
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The Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association
The purpose of the Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association:
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To preserve and promote Bluegrass as a tradition of our country,
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To promote the education and the enjoyment of Bluegrass music,
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To promote fellowship among all musicians and supporters who have a love for Bluegrass music, regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, or ability to play music.
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Coming Idaho Bluegrass Events
(that we know about)
- "Possum Livin" and "Tradition"
will perform January 14th at 7p.m. This will be "Possum Livin's" first performance at the Barn. Come see theses boys -- you will be delighted. Tradition will have its usual list of fine Bluegrass musicians including Bob Greer (vocals), Doug Jenkins (fiddle), Pat Massie (vocals and dobro), Emily Frank (bass and vocals), Fred Frank (banjo and vocals), and Bill Estes (mandolin and vocals). Location: 1822 West Orchard, Nampa
- Soldier Songs
is a benefit concert for veterans -- to help provide them with musical instruments and lessons. It will happen January 5th at the Alaska Building Founder of the program, Tony Rosario, writes: On Jan 5th at 5:00 p.m. , we are hosting a Concert/Celebration at the Alaska building in downtown Boise to officially kickoff the program in Boise. We would like to extend our most sincere invitation to you now to join us in celebrating our men and women in uniform, each other, and music in general. There is a suggested donation of $10 but if you haven't got it don't sweat it,-bring this email and you're in like Flynn.
If you have an event that you would like to post, send your information to cthorse@gmail.com.
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Bluegrass Video of the Week
Doc Watson and David Holt performing "Shady Grove" "Shady Grove."
Courtesy of the web site "Bluegrass on the Tube."
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To see videos of most of the greatest Bluegrass performers that have ever taken the stage, check out this great video library by Carl Carlson from the SouthEast Bluegrass Association.
Great Bluegrass Videos
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This site was last edited on 10/4/11. Suggestions and corrections may be sent to cthorse@gmail.com
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