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Thread #20911   Message #220325
Posted By: Little Neophyte
30-Apr-00 - 08:14 AM
Thread Name: Banjo Review: Arnie Naiman & Chris Coole
Subject: Banjo Review: Arnie Naiman & Chris Coole
What can I say? I go out to hear some banjo music and as I find a place to sit down I look up on to the stage and see 6 banjos! I take my seat with a big smile of anticipation on my face.

What a thrill it was for me to hear a full evening of Arnie & Chris' banjo tunes. Many of the songs came from their new CD 5 Strings Attached Volume 2. Of which a significant amount of tunes are their own original work.
I particularly enjoyed Arnie Naiman's western style 'Gunslinger' and Chris Coole's tune 'First Morning' he played on a 1900 Washburn banjo.

We had the pleasure of hearing a tune from the 'One Horse Town' bluegrass band with Chris Quinn.
Why do banjo players have to give an explanation for playing in a bluegrass band to make some money?
Build up your bluegrass self-esteem boys.

Kathy Reid joined in with her guitar for several tunes with her voice offering a lovely harmony to the songs.

I give their CD 5 Strings Attached Volume 2, a 'Double Thumbs Up' (inside banjo joke)
Seriously, it is well worth buying if you would like to listen to two exceptionally talented banjo players.

Many thanks Arnie and Chris. I think I'll go practice now.

Little Neo