Peter Jackson's Blog – October 2009 Archive (2)

CBG Festival UK

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

Added by Peter Jackson on October 5, 2009 at 10:31pm — No Comments

My CBG

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

Added by Peter Jackson on October 5, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

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