This fingerpicking clinic provides a hands-on experience intended to de-mystify right-hand (or left-hand, if you’re left handed) fingerpicking techniques. The purpose is to simplify various thumb-finger techniques. In addition, left handed techniques will be discussed, including: hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, and slides. If you bring a guitar, you’ll get more out of […]
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www.pasttimesbluegrassband.comPlays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals with the Past Times Bluegrass Band. Ed has been involved in bluegrass music for many years. His musical influences range from folk and early country music to contemporary and acoustic rock. Not only is Ed a very entertaining performer he has many other fine talents including recording […]
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A native of Dunn, North Carolina moved to New Jersey in 1959 and formed Jimmy Moore and the Blue Mt. Boys. They have played throughout New Jersey and the north east including Rutgers Univ, Univ of Pa., Rutgers Folk festival and at various concerts and festivals. In 1961 Jimmy started booking national bluegrass […]
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terraplaneblues.com
Has been playing blues and reggae professionally since 1973. He was inducted into the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Hall of Fame and has been favorably compared to Howlin’ Wolf with his vocal style. Gary co-produced/mixed Terraplane Blues’ two CDs Yesterday’s Blues and Jubilee Stomp, with his wife Jennifer Wright. He has played guitar with […]
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jerrytopinka.com
Began playing guitar in May of 1954, quickly displaying a passion for the instrument. Jerry studied with two of the top guitarists of the time – Al Caiola and Joe Cinderella. At the age of 16, Jerry began playing professionally and in 1964 was a featured jazz guitarist in a Bergen County nightclub. Les Paul […]
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Has been a professional bass player for three decades, with ten years as bassist and vocalist for Blue Oyster Cult. Jon’s also performed live with Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel,
Jimmy Buffet, and Roger Waters…and that was all in one night! After making a career change in the late 90’s, Jon’s become an Emmy […]
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golinedrive.com
Besides being one of founding members of Line Drive, has toured & recorded with Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, and George Jones. Chris wound up in Los Angeles in the late ’80’s where he taught bass guitar at the acclaimed Musicians Institute, as well as recording and playing around town with artists such as Norman […]
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sonnykennband.com
Sonny has been burning up the Shore music scene since opening for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1965. He has performed with and influenced nearly every musician who’s passed through the scene since. At the 2007 Asbury Music Awards he was given the James M. MacDonald Musician’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
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A revered promotion and marketing consultant, Hunt is president of the WNS Group, based in Orangeburg, NY. Few in the industry bring as much well-rounded experience to the table as Hunt. He has worked in many facets of the music business. He took over management of a chain of record stores in upstate New York. […]
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gripweeds.com
Make a world-class recording at home! International recording artists The Grip Weeds take you on the journey of a song, from demo to finished product ready for download, with special emphasis on doing it yourself from your own home. Along the way, The Grip Weeds will perform live, show videos and demonstrate basic recording techniques. […]
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