Category: Regions

BIT 40

BIT 40 – September 18, 2010

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So far our stay in Idaho has been a great blessing of both getting much needed rest, as well as making some new friends!

One of the first places we visited was McCall, Idaho. What a nice drive to get there.

On the way up we went by way of Cascade, another town worth visiting in the area, and spent a few days up in McCall. Continue reading “BIT 40”

BIT-39

BIT 39 – May 25, 2010

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Playing at the College Church of the Nazarene in the Treasure Valley.
Notice how the landscape went from wet to white… They were taken just a short distance from each other!

Well, we just started a sabbatical for the first time in years… we are staying in Idaho.  We flew out here about two weeks ago.  This is my first time visiting this state.  A few days after we arrived, I played during the offertory at the Intermountain District Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene held inside of the College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho… It was a hit! Continue reading “BIT-39”

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BIT 38 – May 8, 2010

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Hello everyone,

We’ve been back home in Costa Rica for a while now, and have been very busy.

Showing off my D-6 to the guys.
Backing up Rick for a song.

Before we flew back to Costa Rica the first week of March, we met with some friends at a Cracker Barrel for lunch. While waiting for them to arrive, I took out my banjo and sat in one of the rockers and played. That turned out to be a great way to draw a crowd and meet some very nice people.  Continue reading “BIT-38”

BIT-37

Standing in front of the entrance to the Winter NAMM show!

BIT 37 – January 31, 2010

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Check out the cool new inlays on the Deluxe-6.
With Janet & Greg Deering.

A few weeks ago Dad & I were at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California with Deering Banjos who provided 2 Badges for Dad & I to attend.

With Deering’s Artist Relations Director Carolina Bridges.

This was my first time attending!  And like I said in my last BIT, it’s kind of like a dream come true to go as an Artist! Continue reading “BIT-37”

BIT-36

BIT 36 – January 10, 2010

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The three of us at the airport when Mom flew back to Costa Rica.

Well, since my last BIT we finished the last Seminar in Orlando, & spent Christmas day with some dear friends of ours in Florida.  It was lots of fun & being together is what really makes Christmas time special, especially since Mom had to fly back to Costa Rica a few days later! Continue reading “BIT-36”

BIT-35

BIT 35 – December 17, 2009

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Well, While I was back in Costa Rica I became an Endorsing Artist for Deering Banjos and ordered a Customized Deluxe 6 string model.  I ordered it with an upgrade from the standard Mahogany wood to being an all Walnut Banjo!  It is both LOUD & beautiful!

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BIT 34 – November 16, 2009

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We surprised Mom when we came home from the States… It was great!

A close up of the fret-board before applying finish.

 

 

 

 

 

Hello again, Dad & I flew back home to Costa Rica about 3 weeks ago for a little break. During this time I was able to finally finish putting together my first Electric Guitar!

Well, I did everything except the Spraying of the Finish. I hired another gentleman to do it under my supervision. Continue reading “BIT-34”

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 BIT 33 – October 22, 2009

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This is a Cannon from the American Civil War in front of the Kennesaw National Battlefield Museum.

Jamming at 2 AM on Dickson’s back porch.
 

Well, since my last BIT we’ve continued touring all over the USA. Playing in more Seminars & handling the audio for them as well. We sort of based ourselves out of the Atlanta area staying with friends in between each event which was Continue reading “BIT-33”

BIT-32

BIT 32 – September 1, 2009

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Playing in front of The Scriptorium. they used it as a backdrop for taping me for TBN’s enlace programming.

Wow, it’s been a while… Over that past several months Dad & I have been on the road touring across the United States from Illinois to Texas, California to Florida, Georgia to Alabama, South Carolina to New York and last week in the Baltimore Maryland/DC area!  I’ve been playing in a series of private seminars while being the sound tech at the same time.  It’s been a very Continue reading “BIT-32”

BIT-31

BIT 31 – May 8, 2009

Poster for the Guitar Concert on Feb. 21, 2009Well, my last Concert in Grecia went well, and a lot of my friends were able to come out to it, including Pablo Ortiz (link opens in new browser window), who I invited up to play with me for the close of the Concert.  It was truly a grand finale!

We had such a great time that we are now planning to do more Concerts together in near future.  I am also planning to start hosting Guitar Competitions in conjunction with our Concerts, and Continue reading “BIT-31”