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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 1
On August 18, 2014 Jens Kruger sat down with a film crew from Radford University and told us about his musical life. In part 1 he tells about his early life in Switzerland, how he started playing the tenor banjo and later the five string banjo, and his start along with his brother Uwe in the music business first as street musicians and later as semi-professionals. Part 1 ends as as he and his wife decide to come to America where they meet up and are befriended by Bill Monroe. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/128903258- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- An Introduction
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- An Introduction
Butch Robins, a professional musician since graduating from high school lectures about the history of Blue Grass music and in the process tells much about his personal life story, and about the life of Bill Monroe. Butch's first hand accounts of the people, places and songs that made the music famous are provided here in a five part video lecture. In the introduction, Butch gives a summary of his musical career and sets the stage for the lecture on Blue Grass music. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/112406347- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 4
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 4
Part 4 covers 1977- 21st Century and in it, among other things, Butch explains timing in and does it in a way that is quite unique and memorable! He also speaks frankly about leaving Bill Monroe’s band, his personal mental health issues, fronting his own band, his apology to Bill Monroe, the rekindling of their relationship and his experiences bringing Monroe into the recording studio to work on the Butch Robins “Grounded, Centered, Focused” recording. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/112382431- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 2
Butch covers 1945-1959 and tells stories he heard from Monroe about the Blue Grass supergroup that included Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Chubby Wise and Howard Watts that changed the musical landscape forever and the years that followed. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/111785341- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Extras!
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Extras!
In the Extras section, Butch talks about how the music spread to other countries and discusses playing in musical jam sessions. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/112406346- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Tom Nechville
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- Bennett, Bud
- Nechville, Tom
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Tom Nechville
A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/173492693- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Nechville, Tom
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 1
A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/174210352- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 2
A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/174202219- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 2
Rex McGee is a talented multi-instrumentalist who seems to have one foot firmly planted in tradition and one foot firmly planted in innovation. His ability to play Celtic music on the 5 string banjo, his innovative 24 Creations for Solo Banjo project, his educational fiddle playing website, his efforts in music education and much more make him a fascinating person to talk to. In this second half of our interview, Rex talks about his musical friends- including Bill Keith and Ryan Cavanaugh, his band Kripplekrunk, his 24 Creations for Solo Banjo project, and much more. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/191708255- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 1
Rex McGee is a talented multi-instrumentalist who seems to have one foot firmly planted in tradition and one foot firmly planted in innovation. His ability to play Celtic music on the 5 string banjo, his innovative 24 Creations for Solo Banjo project, his educational fiddle playing website, his efforts in music education and much more make him a fascinating person to talk to. In this first half of our interview, Rex talks about his musical family, various music festivals including the one he holds at his house, celtic music and much more. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/191690443- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 1
On April 4, 2017 Geoff Stelling was interviewed in his workshop office by Radford University, as part of the Banjo Masters interview series. Geoff talked about how he came up with the idea for his wedge fit tone ring design, some of the craftsmen who have worked with him at Stelling, about his move from California to Virginia, and much more. There was even an impromptu tour of the workshop we were able to include in this, part 1 of the interview. Stelling Banjo Works Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/217838950- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 2
On April 4, 2017 Geoff Stelling was interviewed in his workshop office by Radford University, as part of the Banjo Masters interview series. Geoff talked about the artwork aspects of Stelling banjos, the new Afton Star model, sponsors and much more in this, part 2 of our interview. Stelling Banjo Works Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/217866058- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 2
Part 2 of the interview starts when Jens and his wife come to America and end up meeting and being befriended by Bill Monroe. The couple stay on Monroe's farm and Jens gets to play at the Grand Ole Opry, do farm work with Monroe and is pretty much treated like a member of Bill's family. When they returned to Switzerland after that, Jens set out to learn all he could about the banjo and it's role in music and eventually decided to move to America for good. He discussed his friendship with Doc Watson and deciding to settle in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina which is where this interview took place. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/128894341- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:Sammy Shelor-Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:Sammy Shelor-Part 1
Sammy Shelor was interviewed and filmed in Floyd, Virginia in February 2014 by Bud Bennett, John Hildreth and Tom Snediker. In this relaxed and candid interview, he talks about his family's musical history, his start in playing banjo, Huber Banjos, the Lonesome River Band and many other things. One of the highlights of the interview was that he sometimes illustrated points in his talk with live banjo playing. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/121992782- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Sammy Shelor- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Sammy Shelor- Part 2
In part 2 of this interview, Sammy Shelor speaks about the Lonesome River Band, his thoughts about the future of the banjo, the details of winning the Steve Martin Award and many other things including another taste of live banjo playing. Copyright is retained by the photographer of each image used in this presentation. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/121996255- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 3
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 3
Part 3 covers the years 1959- 1977 and some of the ups and downs Monroe went through in this period. Butch talks about Bill Keith and how his style of playing changed banjo playing again forever (and gives us a live demonstration of that!). We hear about Butch’s experiences touring and traveling with Monroe in the 1960s and more about who Butch was playing with in these years.A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/111785340- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 1
In part 1, Butch tells about the state and style of music and music venues, the early life of Bill Monroe, the Monroe Brothers and the musical life of Bill Monroe up to the magical year of 1945. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/111778495- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University's Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Hank Smith
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- Smith, Hank
- Bennett, Bud
Radford University's Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Hank Smith
In August of 2019, Hank Smith sat down with us in his Raleigh, NC home and talked to us about his fascinating career as a professional banjo player. Among other things, Hank has played in several highly successful bands (Barefoot Manner, The Morning After, Hank and Pattie The Current), and teaches banjo at University of North Carolina. One of the highlights of the afternoon we spent with his was hearing about the time his band opened for the Grateful Dead when they played Raleigh in 2017. This was a fascinating and entertaining conversation.- Creator
- Smith, Hank
- Bennett, Bud
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Radford University's Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Hank Smith Outtakes
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- Smith, Hank
- Bennett, Bud
Radford University's Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Hank Smith Outtakes
A few interesting outtakes from our interview with Hank Smith. Hank talks about scented candles, practice routines, Jens Kruger, his novel- Leaving Auburndale, his sponsors, and more.- Creator
- Smith, Hank
- Bennett, Bud
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Radford University's Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Gina Furtado
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- Furtado, Gina
- Bennett, Bud
Radford University's Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Gina Furtado
On July 10, 2019 Gina Furtado sat with us to talk about her very musical life, her current and future projects, and to show us some of our favorite of her compositions. We were especially interested in how Gina got her start and how her early musical endeavors led her to her present day job of fronting the Gina Furtado Project.- Creator
- Furtado, Gina
- Bennett, Bud
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- Bennett, Bud
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