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CBG Festival UK

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 10:31pm 0 Comments

I just wanted to post my very positive comments about the first CBG festival in the UK, held last weekend (3rd October) at the Crossroads Blues Club, Birmingham, UK. It was hosted and led by Chickenbone John, ably aided by Ken Stratford and friends and staff at the venue. It was a fascinating day, I learnt a great deal, met some great people, heard some even better playing, and to cap it all off Hollowbelly played the main gig at the end of the day. What more could you want? It was great… Continue

My CBG

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 2:30am 0 Comments

I won my beautiful little 3-string CBG at a raffle to celebrate the 100th gig at the Crossraods Blues Club, Birmingham, UK. Tickets 66-70. I have never won a raffle before, nothing. I call it destiny, it had my name on it. It's number 153 made by Chickenbone John. I've now had it 2 weeks or so, I've learnt some tunes, maybe 6 or 7, and of course and jamming lots of others, any chance I get. It's a joy to play and just great fun. I'll get a pic on here as soon as I can, but I've only just… Continue

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At 3:47am on October 16, 2009, Roosterman said…
Its up! :o)
At 7:50am on October 15, 2009, Roosterman said…
Hi mate, how would you like the video of you playing at the fest posting? I like to check with folk before I post stuff of them jus incase theyre shy!!
At 4:58am on October 13, 2009, Dianne Woods said…
You are right, Peter, about the photo of the tracks. You said it all. It makes you wander what is down the tracks. Very nice pic.

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