Sunday 16th
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.
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