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Spruce
May-11-2004, 8:57am
I'll be in LA this coming weekend, and thought I'd drop by the Topanga Fiddle and Banjo Contest (http://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/)...
Anyone else planning on attending?
Is it a fun festival? #Jamming, etc.?
Thanks in advance...
Jim M.
May-11-2004, 9:17am
I haven't been to that one for probably 15 years, but it was always great fun with lots of jamming. They don't usually bring in big-name acts, so you get to hear a variety of great performers that don't get a lot of exposure. 20 years ago Darol Anger, Richard Greene, and Mark O'Connor were regular attendees, David Lindley used to come too.
dgfoster
May-11-2004, 9:42am
Oh WOW! Thanks for posting this Spruce. #This is pretty close to where I live. #I think I'm going to try to go after church on Sunday. #Hopefully I can get the family to go.
Don,
PCypert
May-11-2004, 11:09am
So that girl from Boy Meets World is hosting it?
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I'll be heading down from Santa Barbara. #I've gone the last 5 or so years and i've always had quite a bit of fun. The only downside is that sometimes it can get really hot there. #If you'd like to meet up there, let me know.
Gary
Kevin@bluegrassbrethren
May-11-2004, 11:40am
..........:(
Can't go........gotta play......
Spruce any chance you'll make Jullian http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
randolin
May-11-2004, 4:26pm
Topanga is an experience not to be missed by any acoustic musician that can attend. Great fun and LOTS of jamming. Music Lesson Source will have a booth at Topanga this year explaining on-line lessons to people. We are under the trees with non-stop jamming all day...please stop by, say hello and join in.
Randolin
I go every year! Saw Steve Martin jammin with his banjo last year...cool, eh? Look for me I think I'm #32. Have fun!
dgfoster
May-17-2004, 8:24am
I didn't get to go after all. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif #How was it?
Spruce
May-19-2004, 1:04pm
I had a great time...
Played a lot with the band Whiskey Chimp...great fun.
"I Want to be Sedated" makes a great bluegrass tune... #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Played with a couple great Django players...
It's really a fun festival and highly recommended for anyone in the area.
Hope to see you next year...