TBB WEB 
NEWS
Send news/notes to the webmaster,
Bruce Manning. (This is also the band's bulletin board but do look
around.) 
Prospective Members:
The TBB would assist you in obtaining a tutor if requested. We welcome four-string banjo players at all levels to try out. Lead players normally pluck the melody single-string. Chord players need to know basic chord patterns for starters. A conducted group; free-style reserved for solos.
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N.B. Items on this site are presented as a courtesy only and change often. If other groups/acts are shown, please contact them for further information.
Current Agenda...
2008
Practices
- Alternate Mondays, 7-10p.m., Immaculate Conception School, Woodbridge; dates may change as the school year evolves.
Practice Schedule
January 7 and 21, February 4 and 25, March 3 and 31, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9
Gigs & Activities
See also the Details Page .
Sunday February 10: Annual TBB Winter Party, 1:30p.m. to 8:30p.m., 425 Scarborough
Golf Club Rd., in the Atrium
Wednesday February 13: Highway Terraces Seniors Group, 7:30 - 8:20p.m. and
8:40 - 9:30p.m. Rexdale Presb. Church, auditorium
Sunday March 9: Martin Grove United Church, 7:30 - 8:30p.m. The band is invited
to share dessert after the perfomance.
Thursday May 22: Barrie Sports Celebrity Dinner, Army Navy Air Force
Lounge, 7 George Street, Barrie, ON, play 5:00 - 7:00p.m. approx.
Event Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Barrie with proceeds to Community Projects including the Royal Victoria Hospital Cancer Build
Sunday May 25: Rameses Special Ladies' Luncheon, 3100 Keele St. (The Ramases
Shriners' Temple), 12:15p.m. approx.
Saturday, May 31: Ladies Auxiliary - 60th Anniversary, Royal Canadian Legion
- Aurora Branch 385, 7:30 p.m. to ??? (details to follow)
Sunday June 8: Mount Albert's Sports Day, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Two sets
with a short break between each one (12:15 to 12:40 p.m.)
Saturday June 14: Yonge St./Lawrence Ave. BIA, (Local Business Street Fair)
11:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2 sets, in front of Tim Horton Donuts
Tuesday, June 17: Past District Deputy Grand Masters BBQ, All Saints Anglican
Church - King City, 8:00 - 8:45p.m.
Sunday September 14: Bracebridge Fall Fair, 2 sets, details to follow
.NEWS & NOTES
The TBB Contingent at GLIBC this Year
The top image shows The Toronto Strummers who performed at GLIB this year.
Left to Right: Al Pounsett, Sally Carroll, Dave Robinson, Bob Walton, Paul
Stirling
The lower image shows The Picadilly Banjos from London, Ontario and includes
Bill Stewart (Leader), Sally Carroll, Bill Cox and Larry Shoffro. (Note and
Photos from Dave)
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The Canadian Contingent at the Induction Ceremony
Maurice Bolyer on April 24th in Oklahoma City
The bearded gentleman is Mark Bolyer who accepted the award on behalf of his late father, Maurice Bolyer who was inducted into the 4-String Banjo Hall of Fame that evening. (Note from Dave - Photos from Tom, far left - see our leader, Jim, 2nd from right)
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A Must-Read if You are a Banjo Player
Purchasing and Repairing Banjos - by Jim Groulx (Click here).
Video
Corner: Great Stuff & Great Links 
Five String Cousin (Finger-Pickin' Good!)
T.B.B. Honorary Member - Maple Leaf Rag - Four String Excellence
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Some Famous Banjo Players' Photos & Bios
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How many are familiar to you?
Courtesy of Jazzbanjo (Click.)