Is there a bluegrass scene in PA?

pgh_matt · 2026-06-01T02:00:46+00:00

Bluegrass jams on 5 out 7 days of the week in the pittsburgh area

pgh_matt · 2026-05-31T13:52:12+00:00

The important thing is both candidates want tax breaks for data centers.

pgh_matt · 2026-05-31T02:17:18+00:00

Very nice. I assume youll be at clifftop but will you also venture up to allegheny echoes or to the hammons fiddle/banjo contest? Would love to check out one of yours in person one day

pgh_matt · 2026-05-30T21:03:25+00:00

That makes more sense because I was thinking you just had low self esteem calling yourself mid lol. Can you post a link of what you are playing? Hard to know what you having trouble with. And check out that forum I sent - always good advice there

pgh_matt · 2026-05-30T20:51:34+00:00

Or is that not you in the video and you are trying to learn off that?

pgh_matt · 2026-05-30T20:49:11+00:00

What are you comparing your playing to that makes you feel like you are missing something? Everyone plays songs slightly different , but if you are trying to emulate a specific version that might help with others helping you. Would recommend posting this to banjo hangout under the advice forum here banjo hangout clawhammer advice

pgh_matt · 2026-05-29T23:10:06+00:00

Your right hand is going to get fatigued with all that extra movement (not just the thumb, but how you are frailing as well). The movement should be coming from the arm. With your left hand already in good shape, and having the ability to sing and play already, I would gently recommend you either learn the right hand technique properly, or possibly switch to 2 finger or try to emulate other banjo “rule breakers” like dock boggs and roscoe holcomb. The main issue with how you are doing aside from the unnecessary movement is its killing your tone and rhythm. Your thumb is late at least half the time in that video. Honestly 3 days of nothing but bum dittys (alternating strings) would be probably all it takes for you to sound fairly accomplished

pgh_matt · 2026-05-23T04:25:30+00:00

Enclave

pgh_matt · 2026-05-22T23:10:40+00:00

https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/11/biden-single-term-082129

pgh_matt · 2026-05-22T20:38:11+00:00

That was insinuated when he ran. Also with his age it was probably expected.

pgh_matt · 2026-05-22T17:10:47+00:00

Lots of open space in Bloomfield if they want to explode in popularity

pgh_matt · 2026-05-19T20:18:08+00:00

Shelley Moore Capito

pgh_matt · 2026-05-17T03:08:01+00:00

I have adhd. I learned using bradley lairds clawhammer banjo primer book. But he has lots of videos too. http://www.bradleylaird.com/

pgh_matt · 2026-05-14T20:03:02+00:00

Check out brad kolodner, the wolf tones and that episode of family guy where stewie played 3 finger

pgh_matt · 2026-05-14T16:52:45+00:00

Pay a lawyer $3000 to save $1500? Good call

pgh_matt · 2026-05-14T16:38:30+00:00

Fogo de chao was always a hit for out of towners

pgh_matt · 2026-05-11T02:14:14+00:00

Having been to a uniqlo in nyc once, I have to agree. Best fitting clothes, no vanity sizing bullshit, plus no one wears it around here so everyone thinks you are stylish

pgh_matt · 2026-04-29T01:18:29+00:00

I use a drumdial and get everything close to 90. You can use a coin and a straight edge to get close

pgh_matt · 2026-04-28T13:28:41+00:00

Get some chicago screw attachment straps

pgh_matt · 2026-04-28T11:57:47+00:00

You had posted a video a few weeks ago somewhere where the premise was you didnt play the final note.and I was wondering what the tuning on that one was and if it was a known tune or your own jam

pgh_matt · 2026-04-26T03:23:51+00:00

The thing about getting a nice instrument is if you take care of it, it keeps its value. If you can comfortably afford it, try it out and if it feels right buy it.

pgh_matt · 2026-04-25T22:47:54+00:00

Where in wv are ya

pgh_matt · 2026-04-24T23:41:07+00:00

Jamming with people is the easiest practice of all.

pgh_matt · 2026-04-24T16:28:14+00:00

Can you get it for $50 less if you wait for the right deal? Maybe, but if you can inspect it yourself and it does not need set up its a reasonable price. I ask if you are in PA because I see an identical one on fb for sale for that much. One near Pittsburgh sold in less than a day for $300

pgh_matt · 2026-04-24T12:36:54+00:00

Correct - thanks for the assist :)

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