by Gregory McGrath | 25 Jan 2021 | News
For those interested in harmony singing here is a nice short video demonstrating the structure by Stephen Mougoin. Perhaps not the simplest of tunes to start on but the basics are well covered. In this video Stephen Mougin explains and demonstrates bluegrass harmony...
by Gregory McGrath | 20 Sep 2020 | News
The most common question currently is will we host a jam camp in Victoria in 2021. Given the issues currently facing the state and its population it is a vexing question., however the answer is yes. We have a date booked for The Island facility in Cowes, Phillip...
by Gregory McGrath | 6 Jul 2019 | News
The 2019 Phillip Island Jam Camp has been fully subscribed some 5 weeks out. We have around 25 people participating in this year’s jam camp which kicks off on the 10th August at 9:00am. The jam camp runs for three days until Monday 12th August. This will be one...
by Gregory McGrath | 1 Jul 2019 | News
The planned jam camp on Phillip Island is now close to sold out with just under six weeks remaining.If you are planning to attend there are just three places remaining. With 21 places now booked, this is the largest jam camp in the past 5 years. Generally the jam...
by Gregory McGrath | 23 May 2019 | News
We are getting closer to the Phillip Island Jam Camp for 2019 and to date we have 15 people signed up. Several of those attended opur 2018 camp. At this time we only have 2 single rooms left, so if you are contemplating the camp and want single accommodation best to...
by Gregory McGrath | 14 May 2019 | News
The banjo is a very popular instrument, and it’s popularity is currently growing rapidly. However, there’s a convoluted and misconstrued history of this instrument. Here is a podcast from Tony Thomas, African American Banjo Scholar, about the history, origins and...
