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Comment by Uttermike on April 29, 2013 at 9:14pm

Ok NC'ers give me some advice in planning for upcoming festivals around NW NC in May.  There is Houstonfest this weekend in Galax, Va  http://houstonfestgalax.com/ or the french broad river festival northwest of Asheville  http://www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com/ .  The next week is Doyle Lawson's festival at Denton http://www.farmpark.com/doyle-lawson-bluegrass/ and Memorial Day weekend is either Lil' Johns at Snow Hill http://www.littlejohnsmountainmusic.com/ or Fiddler's Grove (which will not be a competion this year, just a "festival") http://www.fiddlersgrove.com/ 

Money is limited so if you had to choose one which would you choose for the best bang for the buck?  Or is there yet another option in May?

I love the days but long for the night time jamming.

Comment by Madurobob on April 26, 2013 at 8:44am

Welcome David!

Comment by David Henry on April 24, 2013 at 3:33pm

Whats up Raleighwood !!!!!

Comment by Madurobob on April 22, 2013 at 2:41pm

Man, Shakori festival was fantastic!  Sold a lot of stuff, met lots of cool people, and got to play UtterMike's fantastic double tub bass.  Y'all should check it out if you get a chance.

Comment by Madurobob on April 15, 2013 at 4:42pm

Hey Mike - I'll be there!  Stop by my booth and say howdy!

Comment by Uttermike on April 15, 2013 at 4:05pm

Anybody else going to Shakori this weekend? (4/18-21/2013)

Comment by Uttermike on April 15, 2013 at 3:44pm

Howdy y'all, 

I'm from Franklin County (piedmont) but presently mostly reside in Ashe County (mtns) on the New River near the VA border. 

I design and build one string instruments out of all sorts of stuff (not only cigar boxes) but my passion is the double washtub bass shown in my profile pic.  The design came to me in a vision one night and I got up at 2 am and built my first one.  I take it to festivals all over NC and VA and play into the wee hours of the morning around campfire jams.  I am passionate about seeking out places to play but I'm content sitting alone at home playing along with the recorded music of professionals.

My "utterbass" is constructed out of a wooden bedpost fretboard, two plastic washtub resonators, nuts, bolts and wire stripped from green vinyl clothes line.  The tension is low and easy on the finger.  I can play all night whereas gut bucket washtub players have blisters in an hour and are not very melodic unless in the hands of an expert.  Almost anyone who can hum a tune can play my utterbass.  The tone is remarkably low, rich, and loud.  People are thunderstruck when they walk up expecting to see a "real" bass only to find I'm making music with one string and two plastic tubs. I can get a couple of octaves from my one string.

I hope to soon post an audio/video to prove I'm no joke and hopefully get some ideas for more attractive resonators here on CBG.  The plastic tubs sound great, don't rust, and last forever but don't have the natural organic asthetic of the bluegrass, ole time, folk, and blues music I play.  Looking forward to the interaction with so many like-minded folks in one place.   I'd love to find a group of folks to jam with on a regular basis.  Give me a holler if you wouldn't mind me over in the corner.     Uttermike :{)

Comment by Dave Haas on March 6, 2013 at 2:40pm

ShopDave here , I've been a member a couple or so yrs. Just have'nt posted anything or been on here in awhile. So hello to all. Anybody playing or a builder, Around Concord or Kannapolis N.C. Their right by Charlotte ( the Speedway ) If so give a howler  Thanks

Comment by wes carl on February 11, 2013 at 12:59pm

Hey GB  Im in Hampstead  Just off of Country Club  Let me know when yer free

Wes

Comment by Mountain Voodoo (G B Miller) on February 11, 2013 at 9:43am

Looking for folks in the Wilmington, Hamsptead, Surf City, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry or Jacksonville area to jam with! 

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