Folks,

I am really sorry to have been out for so long. I’ve been working on a lot of projects that don’t involve music and they have eaten up all the free time that I have. Today was the first time I’ve picked up a banjo to just play for three weeks except for giving lessons. I really miss just sitting around and playing and figuring out what songs to do for the video lessons.

I should be back next week since everything should wrap up this week. I’ve been having fun, but I miss the music. I’ve been trying to keep up with everyone’s uploads on YouTube and everything happening over at BanjoBandits, but it’s been hard finding the time.

The one thing I would like to share are the videos that Mandy did for beginners to clawhammer banjo. She did a very good job of breaking everything down and it has that knee to knee quality that I like.

I’ll see you all next week or if I’m lucky I’ll try to make a video this week.

I was really, really honored when Mandy made this video and stated that she learned it from me. She and her husband did a fantastic job on this song and I’ve listened to the mp3 over and over.

Here it is and enjoy!

Steve Reardon sent me a video of him covering Rambles of Spring and I just had to post it here!

You can find his blog at frailingbanjo.blogspot.com

Steve, since you live in Illinois, we HAVE to get together soon!

Tim in Korea was very kind and sent me a video of him performing Lord Of The Dance on frailing banjo and harmonica! He did a fantastic job and this is what it’s all about.

I received this video today from Chris Kavanagh in Dublin. It’s an original song called “Paddy’s Day”. I loved the idea that it was filmed on the streets of Dublin. It is also one hell of a song. I might have to add it to my repertoire.

This is what I love to see: Folkgrass performing live at a pub doing Maple On The Hill. Check them out, this is great stuff!!!

Banjo Stu sent me a great video of Folkgrass doing their thing! I love this stuff! I might have to save up some money and travel over next year!

Banjostu sent me a couple videos of his group Folkgrass featuring some orginal songs written by Paul the lead singer. These are great and I might just have to steal them and use them on stage myself

I was sent some links to some great Rebel music from Fianna and I thought I would share.

Katelynn is writing some great songs! I hope she can make it one of our Monthly Jams soon!