Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Photo Album 2001
Brian Sutton of The Jerry Douglas Band, Ricky Skaggs, Tim O'Brien, etc. Jamming on the Mockingbird "Stingray" six string, fanned fret, electric banjo. If you did not get a chance to see Bryan onstage, he is simply awesome!!
Mark Schatz and Casey Driessen of the Tim O'Brien Band.
Mark Schatz, bass player and banjo player extraordinaire of the Tim O'Brien Band, The Tony Rice Unit, Bela Fleck's Acoustic Sessions and numerous other fantastic projects discussing the finer points of banjo setup with Glenn of Mockingbird Music.
Mike Gordon, Bass player with "Phish"! Mike not only checked out our wares, but purchased a beautiful Mockingbird "Eclipse" Minstrel Banjo. In this photo, Mike is holding a "Mockingbird" five string banjo. A great guy, and a pleasure to meet! Mike was at the festival checking out the scene. Thanks Mike!!
Steve Schwartz (with guitar) of the huge children's band "The Parachute Express" stopped by for a visit. Nice to see Steve again!!! Steve was joined by my good friend Lee Shapiro (in white), both were performing at the festival in the children's tent. That's Paul Berger in blue. Myself and R. J. Storm (in the hat) are at the workbenches at the rear of the booth.
Jason Carter of The Del McCourey Band with my friend R. J. Storm, Violin Maker out of Middletown, NY. Whaaaazzzzzuuuuuupppppp Jason!!!? Jason Plays a Fiddle built by R.J. with the band. A great guy and Fantastic Player!
Comedian, Magician, Banjo Player, etc, Todd Charles! Todd is Fantastic!! If you ever get a chance to see him, Don't miss it! Todd has been on numerous network TV shows and has appeared worldwide. Pretty much the funniest thing you will ever see!!! We met Todd at the Festival last year and built him a piccolo banjo which he uses in his act. Thanks for the "Air Conditioner" Todd!!!!!!!!
We will have more photos soon, so keep checking! Thanks to my lovely wife and partner Barbara for the great photos!!!!