Thursday, August 27, 2009
B.M.G. needs you!
B.M.G.
BANJO : MANDOLIN : GUITAR
First published in 1903, BMG has recently been revived from a thirty year sleep,
and is now a quarterly magazine for ALL players of fretted instruments from the
Archlute to the Zither. Concentrating mainly on every type of banjo, mandolin and
guitar, it contains authoritative articles of interest which will widen the knowledge
and increase the pleasure gained from playing a fretted instrument. It is now
published Quarterly, in March, June, September and December.
It contains solos and solo arrangements of popular songs.
Technical and instructive articles by the acknowledged authorities of the day are
given in every issue.
Questions are answered and difficulties removed.
It keeps readers up-to-date with all the latest publications and inventions and
records the principal concerts which take place.
It gives details of the most prominent teachers of the instruments.
It will help to increase your interest in your chosen instrument by making you better
acquainted with its history and various techniques, and thus will improve your ability
to play it.
It is unbiased insofar that it hears and reports all opinions impartially.
The annual subscription for readers in the UK is GBP16.00 post free.
For readers in countries within Europe it is GBP18.00 post free.
For the U.S.A. and countries outside Europe it is GBP21.00 post free.
Internet payments are welcome, go to PayPal and pay using our email address,
stating BMG subscription.
Clifford Essex Music Co. Ltd.
7, Rose Walk, Wicken Green,
FAKENHAM, Norfolk
NR21 7QG
Tel: 01485 529323 email: cliffordessex@msn.com
BANJO : MANDOLIN : GUITAR
First published in 1903, BMG has recently been revived from a thirty year sleep,
and is now a quarterly magazine for ALL players of fretted instruments from the
Archlute to the Zither. Concentrating mainly on every type of banjo, mandolin and
guitar, it contains authoritative articles of interest which will widen the knowledge
and increase the pleasure gained from playing a fretted instrument. It is now
published Quarterly, in March, June, September and December.
It contains solos and solo arrangements of popular songs.
Technical and instructive articles by the acknowledged authorities of the day are
given in every issue.
Questions are answered and difficulties removed.
It keeps readers up-to-date with all the latest publications and inventions and
records the principal concerts which take place.
It gives details of the most prominent teachers of the instruments.
It will help to increase your interest in your chosen instrument by making you better
acquainted with its history and various techniques, and thus will improve your ability
to play it.
It is unbiased insofar that it hears and reports all opinions impartially.
The annual subscription for readers in the UK is GBP16.00 post free.
For readers in countries within Europe it is GBP18.00 post free.
For the U.S.A. and countries outside Europe it is GBP21.00 post free.
Internet payments are welcome, go to PayPal and pay using our email address,
stating BMG subscription.
Clifford Essex Music Co. Ltd.
7, Rose Walk, Wicken Green,
FAKENHAM, Norfolk
NR21 7QG
Tel: 01485 529323 email: cliffordessex@msn.com
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Bonn Banjo Festival update (November 14th).
News from the upcoming Bonn Banjo Festival (November 14th).
Ace Dutch banjoist Tom Stuip will playing on the evening concert as will young Christian Loos who will be showpiecing tunes from his new tenor banjo book "Chrille's hot and jazzy melodies for tenor banjo" on stage.
Clem Vickery will be coming over from England to represent the newly resurrected Clifford Essex and B.M.G. concerns. Trade stands will be offering banjos from several dealers. I shall also be playing a 30 minute programme from my new CD "My banjo...and other friends" in the evening concert.
More soon.....
Sean Moyses.
www.SeanMoyses.com
Ace Dutch banjoist Tom Stuip will playing on the evening concert as will young Christian Loos who will be showpiecing tunes from his new tenor banjo book "Chrille's hot and jazzy melodies for tenor banjo" on stage.
Clem Vickery will be coming over from England to represent the newly resurrected Clifford Essex and B.M.G. concerns. Trade stands will be offering banjos from several dealers. I shall also be playing a 30 minute programme from my new CD "My banjo...and other friends" in the evening concert.
More soon.....
Sean Moyses.
www.SeanMoyses.com
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Deering Sierra Model Hails New Tradition
Deering has introduced a stunning new inlay pattern on their ever popular mahogany Sierra banjo and the option for a maple upgrade, with no increase in price to the customer. Steeped in the tradition of the early years of banjo and born of a love for America’s very own instrument, the new Sierra inlay created by Greg Deering gives the current lover of the banjo an opportunity to own a piece of American history. This “new” tradition” of the banjo is strongly rooted in the classical banjos of the early manufacturers of the 1880’s like S.S. Stewart, W.L. Lange of Paramount banjos, A.C. Fairbanks, William Cole, David L. Day, Vega banjo, and master engraver and artist Mr. Icilio Consalvi who worked for all the manufacturers of the day. The new inlays on the Sierra are a delicate balance of flowing lines and elegant natural elements like floral buds, tulips, leaves, and fleur de lie along with a custom inlay at the 22nd fret proudly bearing the name “Sierra” for all to read. The artistic touch of the master luthier, Greg Deering, comes into play in the placement of all these traditional elements to create this new inlay design reminiscent of the Classical period of the banjos of the late 1800s. Retailing for only $2699, the new Sierra is available now through authorized Deering dealers throughout the world.
There is a peghead inlay that proudly bears the Deering name engraved in a banner which was one of the first inlays created by Greg Deering. From there the gentle flowing patterns emerge along the peghead and down the fingerboard; elegant double arches end in a trinity of lush leaves, delicate tulips emerge from their crown-like joining, pointing down toward the swirls of circles, diamonds, and leaves whose images mirror each other throughout the remaining 22 frets of these 5-string banjos. The inlays of the Sierra are cut from an Italian perloid glowing in a rich, lustrous, iridescent white with black engraving lines to highlight the detail of these traditional designs.
For more information on Deering banjos call their toll free number 800-845-7791 or by logging on to their website, www.deeringbanjos.com.
There is a peghead inlay that proudly bears the Deering name engraved in a banner which was one of the first inlays created by Greg Deering. From there the gentle flowing patterns emerge along the peghead and down the fingerboard; elegant double arches end in a trinity of lush leaves, delicate tulips emerge from their crown-like joining, pointing down toward the swirls of circles, diamonds, and leaves whose images mirror each other throughout the remaining 22 frets of these 5-string banjos. The inlays of the Sierra are cut from an Italian perloid glowing in a rich, lustrous, iridescent white with black engraving lines to highlight the detail of these traditional designs.
For more information on Deering banjos call their toll free number 800-845-7791 or by logging on to their website, www.deeringbanjos.com.
Monday, August 10, 2009
American Banjo Museum
Save the date! September 10th-13th-Grand Opening of the American Banjo Museum
Hello list members, I wanted to remind everyone about the gala grand opening celebration of the American Banjo Museum which will be taking place in the Bricktown arts and entertainment district of downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 10th-13th.
As the nearly three year, $3.3 million dollar project approaches completion, the music and heritage of the banjo will soon be on display for the general public. The Museum promises to be impressive, and will open in a three floor, 21,000 sq. ft. facility located at 9 E. Sheridan St. in Oklahoma City. It will feature state of the art exhibitory and present every chapter of the banjo's story, from its humble roots in American slavery, through the minstrel and classic periods, continuing through the jazz age four-string banjo era up to its most recent identities in Bluegrass and international folk music. The Museum will also contain a gift shop, a coffee/snack bar, a Shakey's pizza room that will be able to be converted into a 160 seat concert hall complete with stage area and a state of the art sound and recording system, a large research and archival room, a Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame room and our core, nearly 300 piece, 4-string banjo collection.
All events during the grand opening weekend are open and free to the public. In addition to the Museum itself, the four days of the grand opening weekend will be highlighted by many musical performances from visiting musicians and celebrities. A limited number of performance opportunities are available during the grand opening weekend. Banjo players or groups wishing to participate must request to be scheduled as soon as possible. For out of town guests, there are several fine hotels all within walking distance of the Museum. For more information regarding the grand opening of the American Banjo Museum, call 405-260-1323 or visit www.banjomuseum.org
Hope to see you there!
Doug Back
Assistant Director
Hello list members, I wanted to remind everyone about the gala grand opening celebration of the American Banjo Museum which will be taking place in the Bricktown arts and entertainment district of downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 10th-13th.
As the nearly three year, $3.3 million dollar project approaches completion, the music and heritage of the banjo will soon be on display for the general public. The Museum promises to be impressive, and will open in a three floor, 21,000 sq. ft. facility located at 9 E. Sheridan St. in Oklahoma City. It will feature state of the art exhibitory and present every chapter of the banjo's story, from its humble roots in American slavery, through the minstrel and classic periods, continuing through the jazz age four-string banjo era up to its most recent identities in Bluegrass and international folk music. The Museum will also contain a gift shop, a coffee/snack bar, a Shakey's pizza room that will be able to be converted into a 160 seat concert hall complete with stage area and a state of the art sound and recording system, a large research and archival room, a Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame room and our core, nearly 300 piece, 4-string banjo collection.
All events during the grand opening weekend are open and free to the public. In addition to the Museum itself, the four days of the grand opening weekend will be highlighted by many musical performances from visiting musicians and celebrities. A limited number of performance opportunities are available during the grand opening weekend. Banjo players or groups wishing to participate must request to be scheduled as soon as possible. For out of town guests, there are several fine hotels all within walking distance of the Museum. For more information regarding the grand opening of the American Banjo Museum, call 405-260-1323 or visit www.banjomuseum.org
Hope to see you there!
Doug Back
Assistant Director
