are there any old-time jams in clark or cowlitz county, wa?  i am sick of all this bluegrass (no offense grassers) and i am in need of some good OT.  i have never met an OT musician, sad to say.

thanks

jack 

How far are you from Portland? There are plenty there.

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How far are you from Portland? There are plenty there.

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yeah i thought about that but i hate portland because it's so "weird".   i'm 14 so i can't drive anyway.

I see what you mean. Maybe somebody else can help, but you may have to poke around on your own. Maybe some of the Bluegrassers also play Old Time?

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I see what you mean. Maybe somebody else can help, but you may have to poke around on your own. Maybe some of the Bluegrassers also play Old Time?

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thanks i'll  look around

http://www.centraliacampout.com/ 

August 12-19th 2012

This is probably your best bet.  Be careful, though, I'm sure there'll be Portland, Seattle, and points-in-between 'weirdos' as your camp mates.  Seriously, the old time community from the Pacific Northwest is made up of a diverse range of folks, not just Portland hipsters.  You'll have a fine time and meet lots of kindred spirits.  Give it a go, you'll have fun.   

Ha, I love those "text to movie" videos. Here's another good one:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCVXj-hdn_w

And here's how bad it can get in Portland. I think one of those people is Canadian though:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi1cljO0wYc

I have friends who've been going out to the Gathering from here the past few years its so much fun. Lots of great musicians out in the Pacific Northwest. I hope when you finally meet an old time musician you won't be disappointed, Jack. Seriously.

i'm sorry if i offended anyone with what i said about portlanders being weird. i guess i shouldnt generalize and im sure there are many very level-headed portlanders out there.

again, i'm sorry

jack

Jack,

I certainly wasn't offended in the least bit.  No need to apologize.

I completely agree w/ Doug, the Portland Gathering is a great venue, too.  I've been going for about a decade and there's always great sessions, great house parties, dances and concerts.  It's no coincidence that it's the half-way point till the next Weiser (Stickerville, not the formal contest week), some call it 'Weiser in the Winter.'  The goings-on at Stickerville are not too far from you, if you haven't been to it, check that out, too.  It attracts the best oldtime players and really is a blast.  There's a real 'community' feel to it and the music is top notch.

On an unrelated note, what's a fourteen yr old fiddler listening to (in the way of oldtime music)?  I recommend that you listen to as much primary source material as possible.  Drop me a PM and I'll be glad to send some material your way. 

Good luck, 

Bubb

No offense to me either, Jack. Hope we haven't been funnin' with you too much. In some of the videos of the Portland Gathering I see the kids of my friends, who've been at it since they were your age at least (and now its starting to be the grandkids). You'll find a scene that suits you, I'm sure.

I'm curious what you're listening too also. Concerning source materials, I posted that video of some very good musicians having fun with "Candy Girl." But here's the old recording by Uncle Bunt Stephens. You might prefer one or the other, but a lot of nuances got lost in the transition:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y064kgSr0gc

Edited by - DougD on 07/20/2012 18:55:16

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No offense to me either, Jack. Hope we haven't been funnin' with you too much. In some of the videos of the Portland Gathering I see the kids of my friends, who've been at it since they were your age at least (and now its starting to be the grandkids). You'll find a scene that suits you, I'm sure.

I'm curious what you're listening too also. Concerning source materials, I posted that video of some very good musicians having fun with "Candy Girl." But here's the old recording by Uncle Bunt Stephens. You might prefer one or the other, but a lot of nuances got lost in the transition:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y064kgSr0gc

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doug--

i mostly listen to the old stuff like tommy jarrell, hobart smith, clyde davenport, etc, but i also enjoy bruce molsky, dirk powell and other modern musicians.

jack

Me too.