Chris,

I think Barney McKenna is more of a plectrum man than he is a picker. He is still damn fine. I got the notion that Rick is looking for a 3 finger style for Bonnie.

Paul Cadwell was a classical banjo stylist. I don't know of any recordings but there must be some out there. I also like Buel Kazee but he was a drop thumber. Uncle Dave Macon played a knockdown style that is neither fish nor fowl, sort of the platypus of banjo styles. Howard Bursen is my favorite open back 5 string man but he is still a frailer.

I'd aim her in the direction of George Grove of the Kingston Trio, session guys like Dick Rosmini, Billy Faier or maybe best of all. The style that Doc Watson plays.

Don