International Jazz Banjo Newsletter

Jazz -und Banjofreunde sind herzlich willkommen! Jeden zweiten Dienstag im Monat im Alten Schützenhäuschen, Endenicher str. 298 Bonn Endenich um 20.00 Uhr
Erster Treff des BBC am 16. August, dann Sept. 13, Okt. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 etc..
Kontakt Sean Moyses - 0228 693665

NEWSFLASH!!! Bill Keith is here again in Germany. He'll join the Jazz Rally in Düsseldorf this weekend and will come to the Düsseldorfer Banjo Club meeting next Tuesday in Düsseldorf, too. So, if you want to see him meet us there.

Greetings

Ben and Erhard Breuksch

I did a couple TV shows while in Dresden, Germany recently. One aired during the week of the festival, and one aired on June 16th. The latter show, about the Mississippi, is now posted on the internet. It seems they've put up some segments of it, including mine. On that page, go to the photo of the people with umbrellas, and select the proper settings just below it, and that will start the video. Here is the link, I don't know how long it will be posted.
http://www.lexi-tv.de/lexikon/thema.asp?InhaltID=3056
We had very good reactions to show - 6.3% viewership!! Additionally, I received some very sweet notes regarding my broken collar bone due to your mention of it, and just wanted to say thanks!! Though I must admit the recovery process is slower than I had hoped, I'm well on my way and expect to be playing in a normal way again reasonably soon!
Warmest regards,
Cynthia Sayer

Tony Sullivan is holding his banjo enthusiasts' gathering this year in Garrison (village), Co Fermanagh, BT93 4AE, Northern Ireland.The usual informal and relaxed style prevails: a chance for enthusiasts to talk at length about their enduringly popular instrument, play and swap tunes - and buy some goodies from the shop where Sully's Banjos, publications and banjo parts will be on sale. There is an exhibition of lutherie with displays of fine hand-made banjos by Sully. Workshops or lessons are available on request: Irish tenor, folk 5-string, jazz/singalong tenor.It is held in St Mary's Church Hall during the afternoons, (Free admission); and in the pubs for sessions at night.
Any style of banjo playing is welcomed, and other instruments are too. Contact info: www.halshawmusic.co.uk or Tel +44 (0) 1625 610 849; Tel +44 (0) 870 774 5575; Fax +44 (0) 1625 267 137; mob 07949 161 088 mob 0774 888 3782

David Price has two banjo workshop weekends coming up. They are both in super old country houses with wonderful food and I have a full workshop programme awaitingbanjo friends.
9th - 11th July 2004 BANJO WORKSHOP. Burton Manor College, Burton, South Wirral, Cheshire, CH64 5SJ, England Tel: 0151 3365172. Fax:0151 3366586. burton@lineone.net
19-21 August 2005 BANJO WORKSHOP. Benslow Music Trust, Benslow Hills, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RB. England, Tel. 01462 459446. www.benslow.orgEmail:info@benslow.org—now now an ‘institution’!
David Price