Hi, my name is Banjer, and I am a wannabe musician...

I have three guitars, none of which I play well, two banjos, a lap dulcimer and harmonicas in four keys. I will sometimes be found sitting in front of the computer trying to pluck out a tune on the banjo while the scren saver dances merrily. I used to be self concious of my voice and would not let others hear it. For the last several years at work I have evidently developed a subconcious 'I don't care attitude' because folks at work are constantly asking me what is the tune I'm humming to myself. I find that the humming or whistling does draw folks out. I had a customer several years ago tell me that he recognized the tune I was humming. He said his daddy, an old time fiddler, used to play it a lot when people would gather on their front porch. He remembered 'Rosin The Bow', which was my tune at the time and we had a great discussion about old time music. The customer, by the way is in his 60's and was able to recall not only his dad's playing but also his grand-dad as well. it made for an interesting chat!