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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Music in Sisseton, SD


Had an enjoyable time playing in Sisseton, SD on Friday October, 25.  Seems they were a little short-handed at their monthly musical event, so they called up and asked me to if I could fiddle a few tunes with them. 






It proves what I have always said, "You don't have to be good, just available."  This was the last dance for the season.  They will get started up again in the Spring.

If nothing else go to see the murals on the wall, they are fantastic.  I took a shot of the Navy mural since my son is now in that branch of the service.  I will go back and take another picture during the day when the flash won't be necessary.



 
Hey Stan, this is for you!





















Saturday, October 19, 2013

Jammin' at home

Had a pleasant surprise Wednesday.  David and Candace Payne stopped in on their way from Montana to Minnesota and we got to play a little bit of music.  Since Candace usually gets stuck playing bass and trying to keep everyone in line , she decided to grab my fiddle and play that for a bit of a change. Glad she did 'cause it sounded pretty good and I got to hear a few tunes I have been meaning to learn - Pirates Waltz and Black Hills Waltz.  Anyhow, fun for all.






 We even coaxed Harold Tribitt into coming over and playing and singing a couple songs for us.  Electrified instruments are not usually the norm for when when play, but he kept the volume level low and the enjoyment level high.  That's what really counts.






Candace, Dave and I played a little more the next morning before they headed out.  Can't wait to do it again when we have some more time.  By the way Dave, I did finally remember how Texas Gales goes.  It had been so long since I played it that I was completely blank when Dave called that tune.  Neither the mind nor the fingers were working. Next time, right.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Jammin' in Jamestown, ND








Completely forgot the jam in Jamestown, North Dakota held at the church in the frontier village back in early July.















If these nice BAND folks keep letting me come back I may figure out this bluegrass yet
















More exciting things to do in the big city.











The Roslyn Wild Bunch

It's the Buffalo Ridge Bluegrass Band

My, don't we look a little ragged today.  We probably need to practice more than just our music.