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gerry

It's about the music

About Me

I'm just a guy, living day to day, moment to moment, trying to keep it real. I've been called a critic and a hard-ass, some people find those characteristics endearing, I don't. That doesn't mean I hate myself, I spend too much time in front of the mirror for that. Favorite Pastime: Bugging banjo players (drummers are still too sensitive to toy with) Favorite Activity: Bugging banjo players Favorite Food: banjo players I love music, anything acoustic, I am particularly fond of mountain ballads, old time stringband stuff, and bluegrass. In 1991 I was one of the co-founders of the Manitoba Oldtyme Bluegrass Society, which is still going strong today. I've played in a number of bands that never went anywhere and have a wall of rejection letters to prove it. I worked as an artist rep for awhile and have met alot of hugely talented people, some I can even call my friends. Lately my interest has been writing, and have had the good fortune of being regularly published in the now defunct Bluegrass North Magazine and have just finished a band profile for SingOut. Sooner or later I'll figure out how to post some of my work on this space, till then buy the next SingOut.

My Interests

Most outdoor activities. Plus I love collecting mandolins and guitars. Jamming with friends and strangers, is probably where I find the most joy. Writing about roots music has become my latest passion.

I'd like to meet:

Some Banjo players

Music:

Most acoustic music, some with banjos in it. I tend to get sick and leave the room when I hear the Beatles sung by banjo players. It's not like I dislike Banjoists or the Beatles but too much of a good thing can be harmful. I play some guitar and mandolin, but it seems I like buying them more than playing them. Generally I appreciate most music, if it's played well.

Television:

Anything appearing on the screen, its a fuckin evil magnet.

Books:

Robertson Davies, Aldous Huxley, Carlos Castaneda, Kurt Vonnegut, RD Laing, Tom Robbins, Alan Watts, JR Tolkien, Sam Clements, Robert Anton Wilson, Lao Tzu.

Heroes:

Most of my friends