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Greetings from Wales

Hi everyone.
Glad to be here. I am Phil Thomas from Penarth, near Cardiff in South Wales, UK. Approaching 60 years of age of which 45 have been as a musician, singer and storyteller performing all over the world. Now in semi retirement I work part time on a variety of arts and music projects. By academic persuasion I am an ethnomusicologist. In the summer of 2012 I spent six weeks in the USA on a research fellowship where I met a CBG busker in New Orleans. From then on I was pretty much ruined. When I got back to Wales I began following CBG nation and in summer 2013 I found the time to start building. Four completed so far (I am developing an unhealthy obsession with one-stringers). I will post some pics and videos and would welcome comments and suggestions. I would be pleased to hear of other players and builders in Wales (there don't seem to be too many...but maybe I'm wrong). I would love the chance to share some gigs Or just jam.

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Comment by Phil Thomas on October 24, 2013 at 9:10pm: Thanks Ian. Just about to start work on a new cannon...I'll post pics when I'm done. Addictive is definitely the right word!

Comment by ian dawson on October 24, 2013 at 7:33am: Hi Phil welcome to the club! its highly addictive this building malarkey, keep us posted with your pics

Comment by Phil Thomas on October 22, 2013 at 2:24am: Hi Steve
Good to hear from you. Sorry I won't make it to the convention this weekend...I arrived at the 'Nation' too late for this year but rest assured I will be there next year! Funny thing this ethnomusicology lark. Ever since I got interested I have been fascinated by an African instrument called the 'ngoni' (related to the Kora if you know that one). If you get the chance have a look at the pics on Wikipedia and YouTube. It's a terrific little instrument...see if it reminds you of anything. The Chinese have got some instruments too that would make most CBG players feel right at home. Hope to catch up with you soon.
Phil

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on October 22, 2013 at 1:19am: Hi Phil! ...an ethnomusicologist with 45 years as a musician, eh? you've come to the right place...your experience will be highly valued - i'm sure you could teach a few things, we're all ears ! (-:

If you can get to Leicester Saturday at Boxstock, us Brits' annual convention is on (-: