Saturday, March 12, 2022

Mean Mary

 

My Grandma played the banjo, but not like this.


During the long winter months when she and Grandpa escaped snowy Michigan for Texas and then Florida, I kept her banjo safe for her. It had a special place on my dresser. I never learned to play, but in my dreams both Grandma and I sound like this.




28 comments:

  1. They make it look so easy. Thanx Sandi.

    God bless.

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  2. Hi Sandi, you have asked me about China, gosh it was a long time ago 1996/7. We flew to Hong Kong, went over to mainland China for a few days and then spent a week in Phuket. Phuket we loved, but we found China and Hong Kong just too many people, I am not at all fond of crowds. The food though was. amazing. Have good week, Diane

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  3. What a delight to hear. Amazing talent.

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  4. Your grandma would have loved this set. And it woke me up for sure.

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  5. sounds like your Grandma would have been a super awesome lady. we met a couple who played a banjo & a fiddle (i think??). always joked with my hubby that we should learn something to play on our travels. i did the recorder when i was in elementary school and some chopsticks in later years (Jolly Ole' St. Nicholas as well). u take care this week. Be Well! ( ;

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  6. Beautiful and wonderful memories too! I was born and raised in Michigan! My Minnesota winters now are usually a bit worse!

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  7. I'm so glad you kept her banjo. I love a good banjo player -- I don't know how they go so fast and are great to dance to.

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  8. I love the Banjo. My nephew plays it well, but not as well as she does.
    I've lived in Michigan all my life, about 20 minutes from Lake Michigan. :)

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  9. Toe tapping music for sure. Love that she's barefoot! :)

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  10. Love the sound. Thanks for sharing. God bless

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  11. I love hearing the banjo! I don't think I'd have the coordination for it at all!

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  12. That was lovely to listen to Sandi. I just played the guitar and the keyboard, having no lessons and just being able to play the chords that I needed for the songs the Lord gave me.

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  13. what an exciting music dear Sandi

    i bet your grandma had applaud for her performance
    you can learn it now my friend

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  14. Thank you for sharing this with us. I found it very interesting. I know I could never play one. Peace and blessings.

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  15. Boa tarde. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho.

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  16. Oh, I love this. We had a music teacher work in our home when I was young and he played all instruments, then my brother and his son used to duel guitars years later. This brings back a flood of good memories...never mind being excellent in skill and entertainment. Thank you!

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  17. Love some good banjo music, they sure are talented! Enjoyed the wonderful memory you shared of your grandmother!

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  18. I love the sound of banjo very nice!

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  19. So neat!! I love banjo music, and also I love to hear a hammered dulcimer. Just a country girl at heart!

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  20. Love this video, I am a blue grass fan this fits right in.

    Catherine

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  21. Thank you for the music clip. What talent and cheerful, toe-tapping music! Nice to have happy memories of your Grandma's music playing days.

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  22. My feet were tapping to this :)

    All the best Jan

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  23. Hi Sandi, I mussed have missed this post, time goes by so quickly. I love the banjo, but have only played the guitar and keyboard.

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