I just joined a beginner banjo list at BgnerBanjo@onelist.com

They use an online AUDIO chat room to talk to one another and to play/jam/teach lessons in real time. It is accessed through www.MPLAYER.com and the service is www.hearme.com. You have to download and install some software, and it took me a couple of times to get it right. but WOW!

I just got through listening to an online country/folk song circle. What amazed me is that the delay was minimal, and I only have a 28.8 Mghz Modem.

Has anyone else explored these sites???? I think it would be really cool to pick a time and have Mudcatters all log in and chat/sing to one another. They describe even playing together though I don't see how this is possible with the response delay over the internet. However, technology is allways amazing me everyday.

Check it out!

JAB