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Top fiddler is inaugural BRC Mom of the Year

November 17, 2012

Although a classically trained violinist, Sarah is devoted performer of Bluegrass music.  In addition to her flawless and powerful fiddling, she is an impeccable harmony singer who joined Gainor & Friends about 2 years ago- our lucky day! Sarah also sings with our G&F Trio on the pediatric ward of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. A mother of 3 young boys, she is a too-busy mom who somehow finds time to jam with us every Sunday afternoon at the Broadway Brewery. Sarah is our final Hall of Fame inductee for 2012, and we appreciate her husband Clint and three sons sharing her with us. Thanks guys!

As our inaugural BRC Mom of the Year, Sarah’s name will be entered into the BRC Book of Life.

BRC Events

Flight of the Wedding Geese

October 27, 2012

The back entrance of the Banjo Rehabilitation Center overlooks Little Hulen Lake, and this pastoral scene was the sunny October setting of a recent marriage ceremony of two beloved workshop staff members. The BRC founder was the wedding singer (see photo) who led the congregation in such nuptial sing-a-longs as “Love Me Tender” and “Going to the Chapel/And We`re Gonna Get Married.”

Immediately upon exchange of the vows, an aerial gaggle of Canada geese swarmed over the wedding party. The honking birds raised such a cacophony, that the minister`s closing homily was almost lost to posterity beneath the winged armada (see and hear video). A dove fly-over would have been more suitable but difficult to choreograph compared to Mother Nature`s hand.

(Skip to the 1:25 mark for the geese landing to begin.)

Their BRC co-workers congratulate the young newlyweds and wish them every happiness.

P.S. Attention banjo buyers: Check-out the BRC banjo now available on eBay November 10-17 (sold). The new owner responded feedback, “Nicely packed & beautiful banjo. Very happy!”

Cell Perches & HVO

Master of the 5 String: Present and Future

October 14, 2012

The Banjo Rehabilitation Center happily calls Columbia, Missouri, its home town.  Columbia is a vibrant university community that boasts an autumn Blues & Roots & Barbeque Festival and the  springtime True/False Film Festival. Last month, the Del McCoury Band headlined again at the  B&R&BBQ festival where Rob McCoury blazed-away on his 5 sting banjo (see photo).  Also performing at the fest was the rediscovered folk rock artist Rodriquez. The documentary film “Searching for Sugarman” that chronicled Rodriquez`s unimaginable music odyssey was a hit at the 2012 True/False Film Festival (it won the 2013 Academy Award for best documentary).

Shortly after the recent R&B&BBQ festivities, the BRC website tabulated almost 150K search engine hits counted over the preceding year. To celebrate this milestone, our young CEO gave a congratulatory performance (see video) for the shop staff. Tunes included “Happy Birthday, Sam,” and “Old MacDonald/Had a Butterfly,”

The CEO and our BRC Board of Directors extend a heartfelt thanks to all readers who frequent the BRC website.

 

BRC Events

Passing the Torch

September 3, 2012

As Labor Day Weekend  slips through the Heartland on Isaac`s stormy rains, the parched grounds and gardens surrounding the Banjo Rehabilitation Center taste water for the first time in a long dry summer. Although there is a touch of autumn in the Missouri morning air outside our workshop, thoughts turn back to the sunny California beaches where the BRC staff enjoyed a well-deserved holiday only a few short weeks ago. As pictured in the below beach photo, the BRC founder passes the family musical torch to our harmonica-playing CEO thus linking a generational chain that began with the youngster`s great grandfather. In the background, the CEO`s guitar-picking uncle is beach combing with his tiny daughter, our Senior VP of Sales.

Check-out our first BRC banjo autumn offering on eBay from September 3-10 (sold).

Upon receipt, the buyer e-mailed, “Banjo is just what I wanted; Just the sound I was looking for; Beautiful too….Great work!”

 

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End of summer postcard

August 13, 2012

The Banjo Rehabilitation Center was briefly closed for a short mid August vacation. Beneath towering palms on a deserted beach in San Diego at daybreak, the BRC founder leisurely polished-up some rusty mandolin chops, as puzzled seagulls swooped overhead.

Only a few weeks earlier in Chicago, as seen in the below video clip, our Senior Vice-President of Sales danced joyfully to the music of her father and grandfather at our CEO’s birthday party.

Only a few days ago, our Senior VP of Sales celebrated her birthday overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and our CEO watched her blow out the candles.

Refreshed by the holiday, the BRC workshop staff wishes our readers a happy summer season.