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March 2015 Banjorama, Springfield OH
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Author:  paulrace [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:46 pm ]
Post subject:  March 2015 Banjorama, Springfield OH

One Friday in March, I drove past an old motel that USED to be a Holiday Inn on Leffel lane just off of I-70 and Route 72. A banner tied over the sign said "Banjorama." That was ALL the notice I had. I later tried to find a web site or SOMETHING, but all I could find was web pages of individuals or groups who had participated in previous years. So I went in, walked around, got strange looks from people who seemed to realize that I had no idea what I had stumbled into.

95% of the music going on was jazz-influenced, 4-string banjo-based. I saw a full ensemble playing, wandered around a bit, took some photos on my cell phone, wished I had my camera or my banjo or $3000 to spend on toys. But I had to go back to work, so all I know about Banjorama is what I've posted on these pages. If you are associated with this show, try to get some publicity going next time.

Here is a group practicing between sets.

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Author:  paulrace [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: March 2015 Banjorama, Springfield OH

Here are some folks jamming in the hall. A few yards down, other folks were jamming in the halls. A few yards down, other folks were jamming in the halls.

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Author:  paulrace [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: March 2015 Banjorama, Springfield OH

19-fret Vega for sale. NICE. Didn't need. :-)

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Author:  paulrace [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: March 2015 Banjorama, Springfield OH

Unmarked 19-fret resonator banjo.

There were BUNCH of very nice instruments. But since I didn't have real money and had to get back to work, I just drooled over a few unusual ones and left. Maybe next year they'll announce it outside of the "circuit."

Hey, guys, let me know ahead of time, at least I can put it into my newsletter and post it online. :-)

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