Monthly Archives: July 2011

Broadstairs Folk Week 2011

Posted on July 28, 2011 by admin

Broadstairs Folk Week, one of the biggest Folk events in the South of England, is up on the calendar shortly. Running from Friday 5th August through to Friday 12th August, the event has a large number of attractions on offer … Continue reading →

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Interesting Guitar Tuning Article

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Danny

I found a cool old tuning tutorial online, go to the forum post here for more info Danny

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Banjo v Guitar, An Ode to Deliverance?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_1DQi_P9MI

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Lewes Folk Festival

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

6th – 9th October 2011 This year there are : Workshops with SHIRLEY COLLINS – song BEN PALEY – fiddle  DAN STEWART – banjo KERRY FLETCHER & ROSIE DAVIS – Gypsy Step Dance SUSSEX HARMONY – West Gallery Singing See … Continue reading →

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Some simple tunes from Shaun

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fupyFkvAKkI&feature=feedu

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A Brand New (And very apropriate for the times) Folk Song

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Danny

And it’s from none other than Billy Bragg  

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Daily Frail 14th July 2011

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

Patrick explains full chord hammer-ons. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRxq3BBzJ20&feature=player_embedded

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Rally Calfornian 5 string Banjo resonator

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

First posted by Karaokeb on Oct 5, 2010 Manufacturer & Model *: Rally Calfornian 5 string Banjo resonator Where Purchased: Andy Banjo Year Purchased: 2007 Sound *: This was my first banjo and I took the advice of Andy at Andy Banjo as to … Continue reading →

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Banjo Grafton “Gem” 5 string open back

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

First posted by Stiffingers Oct 18, 2010 Manufacturer & Model *: Banjo Grafton “Gem” 5 string open back Where Purchased: Andy Banjo Year Purchased: 2010 Sound *: A good rounded tone with good volume and no zzzzzzing Sound Rating *: … Continue reading →

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The Daily Frail is back!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

After a considerable absence through illness, Patrick is back in the saddle with the Daily Frail

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