More Bluegrass

Sunday 16^th

Wow what a great weekend! The weather was beautiful, nice and dry and warm. There were a number of good bands on, in particular we enjoyed The Bluegrass Brothers, with their new line up which includes Kevin Prather, who used to be part of James Kings Band. We chose a shady spot at the back, but could see and hear everything clearly as it is only a small amphitheater and just sat and relaxed, listened and watched. After the concerts Sally went to bed and I took both the mandolin and guitar to friends to sit and jam until the small hours. Our neighbours, Terry and Jeannie, were friends  of James King and had invited him to eat with them, so we got a chance to have a little conversation with him as he was passing  by. I really want to remember the people who I jammed with, as in a few months they will drift from my memory. Randy Sheldon, guitar.  Ernie, a great musician, who made the wagon circle with Randy Sheldon and Cliff. That guy has a guitar collection, which includes a guitar made in 1808! No he didn’t have it with him. Paul, patient, great and gentle guitar, Lou great bass player, Randy the excellent mandolin player, Rodney the Brit, Lolan, guitar and daughter/niece Amber, Vic, who makes his own bass and dobro, one which had a selective Tremolo Arm to enable him to play minors! Each with built in amp and speakers. Pat Calhoun, accordionist and husband George, Jeannie, guitar. Ed, guitar and church organiser. Kristen (bass), Laura and Dan, such a laugh (way out in their tent), who lent me his jacket against the night chill and nearly lost it. Steve and Mary, we didn’t pick but it was great to see them in their new RV, looking much fitter.  Jo a great tub thumper. I want to remember these people, so I guess this page is the place to do it.