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20100825 - Wanted: Beginner to intermediate pickers to form a slow jam in Northern Virginia.
Jam buddies or a practice jam is good too.
Contact: Ron Gazda, Email: gazda703va@aol.com, Phone: 703-421-7008
Fiddler or Mandolin Player Wanted:
Poor Ellen Smith, an established band,is exploring the idea of expanding the group instrumentally by adding a fiddle or a mandolin player. The acoustic oriented band performs an eclectic range of material from traditional bluegrass, old tyme, celtic, & folk material - to new grass & country blues. The possible new memember should be at a playing level that they can easily learn new material, contribute to the band vocally, feel comfortable performing on stage, own a professional instrument, and be willing to perform within a sixty mile radius of the Washington, D.C. area. The band rehearses on a regular basis, and is always continuing to try to enhance & broaden its current repertoire. No restrictions to age or gender when appying. For an expanded look at the band kindly go to www.poorellensmith.com. Please contact Barry at harpersferrybees@yahoo.com to set up a possible jam/audtion session with the band.
Contact: Barry Bryan, Who is from Poor Ellen Smith Band, Email: harpersferrybees@yahoo.com, Phone: 304-596-1476
20100730 - Riverdale Park Music History
I am looking for informant ion and old photos I can copy for publication of musicians who lived in the Riverdale Park area in the 1940's 1950's and 1960's. This is a non profit project documenting the music history of Riverdale Park. please contact Music on the Rise, inc.
Contact: Melissa Avery, Music on the Rise, Email: musicotr@yahoo.com
20100730 - Mandolin: Vintage 1930s Slingerland "May Bell" A-model mandolin
Dark sunburst finish, f-holes, plays and sounds great, with original case. Photos on request.
Asking: $695
Contact: Jack, Email: jackleiderman@yahoo.com, Phone: 301-279-2158
20100729 - 2005 Goodtime 2 banjo
With deering gig bag, D Tuners, and spikes at 7,9,10,12.
Very good condition, straight neck, plays easily, good start up banjo.
Asking: $350
Contact: Colin Kelly, Northern VA, Email: foxcheese@hotmail.com, Phone: 703-450-7232
20100728 - Looking to record two or three separate projects, demos or ep's of some local bands
I am a local audio engineer who is spending the summer with a broken leg. This is providing me with a large amount of free time from my day job; about 2 months. These would be quick turnaround recordings since I have so much time to devote to them. I can handle the tracking and mixing of everything at my place, and for any larger band setups, I have a multi-track mobile rig. I'm located in Falls Church, footsteps to the 66 and Orange Line. There is a full list of gear and pictures of the room on my website, as well as recent sample mixes. I run a Pro Tools setup with lots of analog before conversion. All genres are welcome, but of course, I would love to get a bunch of old pickers! I am willing to negotiate rates down to nothing for the right project. If you have songs ready to record, now is the time! Feel free to contact me through this ad, or via the info on my site. Thanks for the interest. Bret
Asking: $25/hour - $0
Contact: Bret Batterman, Arlington, Email: pajamaroom@gmail.com, Phone: 209-499-5681
20100717 - Well established bluegrass band going through a change (Sept/Oct)
We're looking for a Mandolin player! Vocals are a plus!!!!!! Are you experienced? Do you have the desire? Are you dedicated? Ready for weekly practice and some great fellowship? We're a bunch of easy going, laid back, family oriented men, with the fire and desire to play some great bluegrass music! We love it all! Traditional, contemporary, and gospel! We "average" about 3 shows a month, and even though we know we're not going to make a living at this, we can have fun trying! If you're interested or just want to chat a bit, shoot me an email with your name and number and the best time to call!
Contact: Ken Whitley, Email: WhitleyGrass@gmail.com
20100710 - 2001, Flatiron Festival mandolin
Made by Gibson...perfect condition, great woody bluegrass sound with case...price reduced to $2000 Local inquiries only, I will not ship....
Asking: reduced to $2,000
Contact: Willie Poole, email: willpoole@comcast.net, Phone: 301-596-1919
20100704 - Behringer Europower 1280s Powered Mixer
Like new - used on a few gigs. Delivery/Pickup can be arranged if within reasonable distance from Strasburg, VA
Asking: $250.00
Contact: Bill, Email: swfoster@shentel.net, Phone: 540-465-9501
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20100630 - Experienced, Seasoned Banjo Player
Seeking established bluegrass band in the DC area I have band and stage experience and am looking for an existing bluegrass band! I am serious, believe in weekly practice and love my music! I love the traditional bluegrass style but also play progressive; I also play guitar. Some lead and harmony vocals. Travel not an issue. References available.
Contact: Ken Whitley, King George, VA, Email: Whitley@va.metrocast.net or call 540-775-1531
20100627 - 1952 Martin 000-21 guitar.
Nice shape, no cracks, some honest play-wear, low action. Has had a neck re-set. HSC. Local sale only (Falls Church, Va area).
Asking: $5,500
Contact: Jan Wolkin, Email: infojan@aol.com, Phone: (703) 237-4179
20100625 - Emanuel Wilfer Upright laminated 3/4 bass. (Made in Germany 1996.)
Also an August F. Kohr Fully Carved 3/4 Bass.
Asking: $1500. & $3900.
Contact: Joe Nickel, Nickel's Piano Service, Email: joenickel@cox.net, Phone: 703-817-1730
20100614 - Professional recording studio with a producer/engineer who knows bluegrass.
Over fifteen years of making bluegrass recordings. I can even play guitar or mandolin on your sessions. Studio is in Sterling, VA.
Asking: 37$/hour
Contact: Chris Henry, Satnam Records, Email: cbhenry@visuallink.com, Phone: 615.495.6835
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