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    Hi, I'm a brand spanking new learner. Are there any places in Winston Salem NC to hear live mandolins being played? Thanks

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    I'm in Clemmons. If I hear of any I'll post it here.
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    I also live in Winston and know of a few places where you can hear and watch people playing mandolin.
    Email me and I'll give you more information.
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    You've got a Gibson dealership, Jackson's Music, out on Robinhood Road. That could be a focal point of the action in the area, or at least a good place to start.
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    Another idea.......go to www.craigslist.org and select n carolina....then select W-S..........then post a classified and see if you can drum up
    some interst. You might find some interested mando folks that way. Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by (freeform @ Jan. 02 2008, 16:17)
    You've got a Gibson dealership, Jackson's Music, out on Robinhood Road. That could be a focal point of the action in the area, or at least a good place to start.
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    I heard that Jackson Music had moved over to Stratford Road near Hanes Mall recently, where Dixie Music used to be.

    gearheart,

    I'm over in Statesville. If you come up with any jams for less-than-experts, let me know. If you don't mind a little drive, there's a pretty fun jam every Saturday morning at the Cook Shack restaurant in Union Grove, just north of Statesville. A good place to strum along and try a few chops without any pressure. Mostly old time and early bluegrass and country tunes. Good place for a little breakfast too.

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    Check out Prissy Polly's, a bar-b-que restaurant on Hwy 66. Live BG bands every Thursday and Saturday nights startng around 6 pm. I played in there with Carolina Breeze a few times last year. Great food and great fun.

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    I played Prissy Polly's last night.
    Had a great crowd and a lot of fun.
    It's a nice place to hear/play music.
    I think the owner is starting to have problems with BMI though so better check out the music while you can.

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    Get on the High Lonesome Strings email list. They send out email notices of everything bluegrass that happens in the greater Piedmont Triad area.

    I'm also going to check out the Irish jam this Sunday at the Foothills Brewery in Winston, they've been having this the first Sun of the month 3:00 - 6:00. I may be playing fiddle, maybe mandolin, depends if I know the tunes well enough.

    I love Prissy Polly's BBQ... I go there whether or not there's music going on.



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    I am a new player and will be moving to Winston-Salem in a few months. I was hoping to hook up with new players and possibly an instructor if anyone is interested.
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    Look up Tim Smith. He gives lessons and has the pedigree - ex-Bluegrass Cardinal.

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    Less than a half hour away in Danbury. #BG bands play here often. #Scroll down for schedule. #

    Good band there tonight: #36 Degrees North

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    Jackson's is on Stratford: http://www.jacksonsmusic.com/




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    There is a good jam that goes on during the warm months, outside, at Royce Flynt's property on Friday's. #Above King, NC off of Highway 66 in Stokes County. Turn onto Flynt Road, just before the Fire Station, go about 1 mile to place on the right.

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    Yep Royce is a neighbor of mine. Also in the Winter that jam moves to Ronnie Mabe's, but he has had some health problems this year and it ain't been going on. gearheart if you will send me your email address, I'll let you know when a jam is going on up my way. I live in Stokes county north of Winston. Sometimes I get together with some friends of mine and we pick a little. My e address is jvhooker1123@windstream.net.

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    Thanks for all the information. Is Tim Smith affiliated with Jackson's music?
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    Jeff Foxall is a tremendous Winston-Salem-based mandolin
    player and teacher.

    You can email him via maryjeff@mindspring.com

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    I don't think Tim Smith is affiliated with jackson' music. he teaches out of his home in Kernersville. If you get on the triad bluegrass email list, he advertises there, or pmail me for his number.

    I've been going to the Irish session at the Foothills Brewery, lots of fun, just had one Sunday. usually the 1st Sunday of the month. I've been playing fiddle there, but plan to play mando at least half the time next session. I have a list of tunes if you want to learn some of the ones they do there.

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    Flowerpot - thanks for the information. I would love to see a list of those tunes. My email is davepriest@mac.com.
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    Haven't posted in a while, been busy with work and family. But looks good to be back on and seeing some familiar names.

    Didn't realize there were really this many mando pickers around me.

    I'm looking to geta group together to play. Would love to jump in on a jam somewhere.

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    csstanley - I would love to sit in as long as you don't mind a newbie - a least I could watch and pick up a few pointers!
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    I'm in Winston & would to get together for group play as well. Not a total newbie, but close. Been playing about a year and a half.

    I can vouch for Jeff Foxall (mentioned by Orrin above), I take from him and am making good progress.

    I can vouch for Orrin, too. Took a one-day from him in Charlottesville last summer and had a great time.

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    Neil,

    I'm in Statesville, but would drive to W-S once in a while for a jam. I took some lessons from Jeff Foxall, too. Really nice guy.

    Let me know if a jam happens. I'm almost 2 years into mando.

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    Third vote of confidence on Jeff Foxall. Any style. Any goal. Standard notation taught if wanted. Bluegrass, jazz, swing, irish, or classical and all points in between.

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    Jeff is a monster, yet he uses his powers for the benefit of Mankind.
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    and he has a nice 50's F-5.

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