Tag Archives: banjo

Recording a CD

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Annie Fain

It’s kind of a long story, but I ended up staying another week with Polo and Nadine after the Old-Time Weekend in Bécours.  Their band, Ida Red, invited me to record about 6 tunes with them on their new CD.  … Continue reading →

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Sisteron: The Gateway to Provence

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Annie Fain

Do you remember the woman, Cathi, who I met at the festival La Motte en Provence?  The one who called American contra and square dances (in French of course)?  She is a dear friend of, not only Polo and Nadine, … Continue reading →

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Into the Alpes: Grenoble

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Annie Fain

If you have been following my trip right along, you already know that I have been incredibly lucky in my search for musicians, artists, dancers and creative-livers to visit.  I was lucky, once again, when I met Phillipe and his … Continue reading →

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Bal Folk

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Annie Fain

Bal Folk is the name for a traditional French dance gathering, often with live music.  The first time I met Joelle and Daniel was at a Bal Folk while I was still in Paris.  My then host, Dale, was brave … Continue reading →

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Books and Banjos

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Annie Fain

Here’s a look at what I do when I’m  not making books.  I’m the one playing the banjo uke.  Pearl Mueller is on the fiddle and Ellie Grace plays mandolin, guitar and dances too! (which you’ll get a taste of … Continue reading →

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