More Sad News...
Dear Friends,
I just received more sad news from John Deckard of the passing of another bluegrass friend. Wayne Swift (Vista) also passed away on July 4th, joining his wife Edna, who passed away about a year or so ago. I don't have any funeral information yet.
Wayne & Edna were a staple in the San Diego County bluegrass scene since way back in the 70's when Bluegrass Etc used to play every Saturday night at That Pizza Place in Carlsbad. To many in North County in those days, they were known as "Mom & Pop Bluegrass".
Dear Friends,
I just received more sad news from John Deckard of the passing of another bluegrass friend. Wayne Swift (Vista) also passed away on July 4th, joining his wife Edna, who passed away about a year or so ago. I don't have any funeral information yet.
Wayne & Edna were a staple in the San Diego County bluegrass scene since way back in the 70's when Bluegrass Etc used to play every Saturday night at That Pizza Place in Carlsbad. To many in North County in those days, they were known as "Mom & Pop Bluegrass".
Jim (AKA Okie) Adams
Jim Adams passed away on July 4th.
Jim attended many of the festivals, and also came on occasion to the North County Summer Campout in Idyllwild. He was also known as Okie Adams, however that title really belonged to his father, a banjo maker, who also died just a short while ago. You could find Jim always friendly, often times together with his wife Robin; both wearing bib overalls or other identical attire, and always with a "Tanjo" - a banjo adorned with small tambourines that he would sell to you for about $100 or so.
Jim Adams passed away on July 4th.
Jim attended many of the festivals, and also came on occasion to the North County Summer Campout in Idyllwild. He was also known as Okie Adams, however that title really belonged to his father, a banjo maker, who also died just a short while ago. You could find Jim always friendly, often times together with his wife Robin; both wearing bib overalls or other identical attire, and always with a "Tanjo" - a banjo adorned with small tambourines that he would sell to you for about $100 or so.
Orion wins Topanga Banjo Competition!
Orion Johanning, of Temecula, Ca. won the Topanga banjo contest in the intermediate division beating out all other contestants.
Orion Johanning, of Temecula, Ca. won the Topanga banjo contest in the intermediate division beating out all other contestants.
Summer Campout at Thousand Trails - Idyllwild
The San Diego North County Bluegrass and Folk Club will be having the summer campout at Thousand Trails Idyllwild California July 18-20, 2008. Spend a delightful afternoon in the mountains enjoying the mountain air jamming, listening to music, swimming, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing. Whatever you choose, you most assuredly will find a weekend of enjoyment.
We will have a barbeque grill hot and waiting to greet you upon your Friday suppertime arrival. This year we will have
- informal jamming, plus...
Saturday :
- band scramble
- workshops
- potluck
Sunday:
- "Breakfast with the Champions"
- Gospel jamming
The San Diego North County Bluegrass and Folk Club will be having the summer campout at Thousand Trails Idyllwild California July 18-20, 2008. Spend a delightful afternoon in the mountains enjoying the mountain air jamming, listening to music, swimming, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing. Whatever you choose, you most assuredly will find a weekend of enjoyment.
We will have a barbeque grill hot and waiting to greet you upon your Friday suppertime arrival. This year we will have
- informal jamming, plus...
Saturday :
- band scramble
- workshops
- potluck
Sunday:
- "Breakfast with the Champions"
- Gospel jamming
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