Pik-Ware, Somerset and other stuff from Dear Old Dad
November 20, 2009
Patrick is hard at work on his next series of books for banjo and guitar.
He has included lots of songs and tablature of the type that we wrote out in our old music books many years ago. It worked for us and we are confident that you will find it useful. Each volume will include a companion audio CD to play along with.
We also plan to release his next video DVD on intermediate frailing techniques soon.
Somerset banjos has had a very busy year. We have sent banjos to new homes all over the world. The next two are going to Connecticut in the good old USA and Switzerland. After that a couple to Australia and a bunch stateside.
Patrick’s BAHA is working well. The latest surgery to trim away and cauterize skin from the abutment seems to have done the trick. Hopefully they won’t have to go to plan “B” (a length of twine and two Campbell’s tomato soup cans).
Feel free to call me at 410-968-3873 or email pat@funkyseagull.com
Peace to all,
Pat Costello (Dear Old Dad)
November 20, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Hi Sir Pat
Delighted to hear that you’r lads (electric lug-ole) is working well, and the Somersets are flying off the shelf.
Plan B got me thinking–How many words are there for twine, string, rope, cord, thread etc.
I wager the local nautical guys have a lot more.
Wish him well from me with the work in progress, I know it will be worth waiting for.
Best wishes—Pete
November 21, 2009 at 5:01 pm
It is the time of year that I would love for you both to post some holiday songs (it might seem early but will give everyone time to learn them to play (effectively) over the holidays!!!) Please post some!!!
Best always!
November 22, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Working on his “series” of books? Holy cow. How great is that? Lucky us.