banjo

  1. MichelleA66

    Missing in Southeast: Absent/Abby...

    Plz contact Selene 7025260386 Sweetbeanserene ig @grumpybuffcherub @shrimpjello Missing Absent/Abby/Abigail 5'9/5'11 in boots 140 pounds ish Hazel eyes *can be blueish, or brownish or greenish depending on what she is wearing Hair is more faded than this red dyed hair. This the most recent...
  2. Joey Garbanzo

    Book The How and Tao of Old Time Banjo

    A whole bunch of interesting info for learning to play the banjo
  3. Joey Garbanzo

    Book Clawhammer On Low Or No Dollars

    A book by Joseph of the Black Death all stars with instructions on how to play the clawhammer style. Includes a collection of popular busking tunes, comprehensive chord diagrams and a guide to DIY banjo repair.
  4. Murkyerky

    Bringing a banjo on trains

    So this is gonna sound kind of dumb but I’ll be hitting the rails as a greenhorn soon here. I’ll be with some friends. They hop with really nice guitars and are able to maintain them, but they’ve been at it for a longggg time . I wanna bring my main banjo which is a nicer banjo I got back when I...
  5. Jimmy Beans

    Learning banjo, where to start/what to avoid?

    I've met y'all before. A lot of you seem to be pretty musically inclined, so I thought this might not be a horrible place to ask for a little guidance. I picked up a late 1800's model banjo in Point Reyes back in April and I've fiddled with it a little bit but honestly I just don't know where to...
  6. Luna Walsh

    Banjo/Poetry/Screamo (my weird acoustic project)

    Just wanted to share my project called Moon Pillow. I'm not playing shows currently but I'm predominantly based in Los Angeles. Tell me what ya'll think. Moon Pillow - https://moonpillow.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Moon-Pillow-1251181911685952/?view_public_for=1251181911685952
  7. R

    Banjo Playing Hippy chick

    Hey, I recently ran into this girl in chicago, probably like 2-3 months ago. Blond hair, skinny, average height, vegan/vego, plays the banjo. We talked about Banjo, I let her borrow my phone to tune her banjo and I asked her a few questions about her hopping life, I probably came across like...
  8. iamwhatiam

    Help us find this thief: Hitchhiking ride stole a travelers dog, backpack, and Banjo. Keep on the lo

    Reposting this from Reddit/r/vagabond: Attention: looking for a theif. My friend Jesse Carlson was in a hitchhiker ride in Georgia , when he took a piss at the gas station, they drove away with his dog, gear and banjo. Happened an hour ago. The guys name is Seth, he is 28, and has a tattoo of...
  9. theallnightdiner

    Skoolie livin, banjo pickin', piano choppin' traveler new here

    Hi guys, i travel around in a 40ft skoolie. Been livin the travelin', busking lifestyle for about 7 years. I love it. It can be rough, but I think it builds character. I want to thank many of you, for being you. I've been quite inspired to live my life by all the dirty, krusty, freight...
  10. Matt Hatter

    Hi, this is my introduction

    My name is Matt, I'm 24 years old. I started traveling full time a little over a year ago. At this point I'm addicted. any time I settle down for too long I start to get that "itch" everyone talks about. Why fight it? I mostly hitchhike. It's simple and gets you where you need to go. I've hopped...
  11. siid

    need help buying a banjo!

    i want to learn how to play the banjo so Im looking for a cheap one on craigslist (under $300), but i dont know what i should be looking for. whats best for beginners ? 5 strings ? 6 strings ? if anyone has the time to check these out, let me know if any of these seem okay or not pleaseee :)...
  12. Jive

    Looking for "clawhammer on low or no dollars" downloadable PDF

    I've heard about this zine many times and been told to check it out. but hell if i can find the darn thing. i checked the Library on here and didn't see it. Hard copies don't seem to be for sale anywhere. If anyone has a PDF i think it'd make a great contribution to the STP Library. Or if you...
  13. J

    Mean Mary- Awesome singing and some sweet banjo pickin'

    Her sound is a bit poppy bit still has that down home feel to it...and she sings about trains! I think I'm in love!
  14. Meg

    For those who dont want to spend $400+ on a Banjo

    Me and my best friend plan on hopping in 2years and wanted to play music to make some cash while we are at it and she wanted to play a banjo as i play the ukulele. Well turns out the banjo costs way more than a uke so heres how to make one with under $50!
  15. Bibritt

    Banjo Setup Manhattan

    Is there anyone around town who wants to help with that , i assume there must be someone with an extra pack of strings , a bridge and more knowledge and carefull eye that me to do the job , it would be so awesome if anyone could lend a hand , ive been known to do terrible things to banjers when...
  16. absurdtoast

    dig on some clawhammer banjo!

    Old Man Luedecke...some of the best clawhammer banjo I've heard. If ya like banjo or music....give it a listen!
  17. Uncle Mom

    Banjo Ben Shirley

    These are some videos and recordings of a buddy of mine, Ben. It was my first attempt to match up the video I took with my shitty camera to the audio off the 8 track. Opinions? Thumbs up or down? http://youtu.be/kID_fbnWijc http://youtu.be/AU_YwA1Y7eg http://youtu.be/BVm-EYaQtrI
  18. B

    Gourd banjo project

    So I alluded to this in the Appalachian/Old-time musicians thread a while back and I have finally started working on it this week. I'm extremely pleased with how it's turned out so far, and it is very close to being complete. My woodworking skills are nonexistent and my instrument-building...
  19. vagabond719r

    mandolin/ banjo music

    Anybody got any suggestions for music involving banjos and mandolins? Got an idea of some, but I know I gotta be missing out on some.
  20. ary

    beer, banjo, buds, black metal...

    yo... im ary...what up...yea, i like beer, banjo, buds, and black metal... haha, i been livin on this earth for just about 23 yrs, and have been failing at society for the vast majority of it. choking victim changed my life, and possibly ruined it at points haha, iggy pop is my hero, and william...
  21. Jubbs

    Banjo Strap.. Works Perfectly

    OKOK, Riged up something to hold my banjo on my pack. Ended up only spending $0.75 on some strong thread. MATERIALS: -Suspenders, Elastic works great -Car seat buckle, Nice Adjustment system -2 D-clips I found that almost any thing can be straped on my OSPREY...