Forum Activity for @robin-thompson

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
08/07/23 09:28:25AM
1,485 posts

worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@dusty I saw where Ken Bloom's sister's ukulele group already made their video and will post it on PMOTPD.  So, that's an option.  Mark & I may make our recording ahead of time due to family health woes and post it on PMOTPD to mark the day.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
07/18/23 12:45:16PM
1,485 posts

Dulcimer Players News demise


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@dulcimerplayersnewseditor Fiona, so happy to have you here!  Though I don't read tablature nor SMN to play music, I am a supporter/subscriber of Dulcimer Players News because it is a valuable resource.  


updated by @robin-thompson: 07/18/23 12:45:37PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
07/08/23 02:02:43PM
1,485 posts

Sustain volume when sliding to a lower fret


Playing and jamming difficulties...HELP ME!

I only play with a noter and it is challenging to me to get the exact sound I want when sliding to a lower fret.  It is a balance of noter pressure with speed (I'm talking getting a nice "falling away" sound on a slower tune) to get the sound I want.  I don't do it well consistently-- it's hit and miss for me. 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
07/07/23 06:34:53PM
1,485 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


OFF TOPIC discussions

@nate Bubba is living the life!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
07/07/23 08:17:37AM
1,485 posts

The Positive Thread...


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Happy birthday, FOTMD! dulcimer cake

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
07/06/23 10:14:59AM
1,485 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


OFF TOPIC discussions

It appears Sally Ann is interested in what's in that cool mug. 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
06/30/23 01:21:54PM
1,485 posts

Dulcimer Players News demise


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@nate, I think your observation is correct, reflecting current reality..  

I wish DPN all the best and will continue to support.  When the 55 and older crowd is no longer around to purchase, the publication may evolve further and thrive-- I hope so!

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
06/29/23 10:03:19AM
1,485 posts

Dulcimer Players News demise


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

This is the breaking news from Ashley Ernst on Facebook (a posting which included a photo of Fiona Potts and Fiona's father) regarding DPN: 

I have been busting with excitement to share this news! Dulcimer Players News is under new stewardship! Meet Fiona Potts publisher/editor of DPN and her father, Bill Wake, tech guru. Subscriptions for the print magazine are again open, so visit dpnews.com to subscribe or renew today!!

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/19/23 05:04:26PM
1,485 posts

Sarah Kate on mountain dulcimer on a Hazel Dickens song


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Sarah Kate has a new record dropping on the internet soon!  There will be a limited number of cd's available, too.  I'm looking forward to getting a cd. sun

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
04/05/23 12:15:37PM
1,485 posts

2023 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming online link


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@ken-longfield I had no idea about your wife's serious surgery and am sorry the recovery has been a difficult one.  I will be praying for you both. 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
04/04/23 09:50:59AM
1,485 posts

2023 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming online link


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I believe this year's fest is online only except for those who can travel locally.  Much work is being done in Hindman following last year's destructive flooding of Troublesome Creek.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/29/23 05:56:19PM
1,485 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


OFF TOPIC discussions

@anne-maguire It's wonderful you have given Biddie a safe home!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/27/23 07:31:29PM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

There were several folks who participated in International Appalachian Dulcimer Day on Facebook. dulcimer dulcimer1

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/26/23 08:46:00AM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@dusty What a great online gathering y'all had on IADD!  And your play of "La Promeneuse" is wonderful! 

@nate The strums you gave on that conceptual instrument sure sounded good-- lots of punch.  I'm guessing with your dowels, footed bridge, and false bottom the instrument will project nicely on whatever tune you choose to put up to demonstrate its sound.  

Happy IADD, y'all!   

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/25/23 09:24:58AM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@lisa-c I love your photo!  As you wrote, we celebrate the sweet music and the community of caring players-- truly, a wonderful community. 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/24/23 12:44:42PM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@ariane Your music & your friendship bring joy to us!  I'll keep my eyes open for postings from around the world for IADD!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/23/23 07:36:58PM
1,485 posts

Change out friction pegs?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

A friend of mine recently had nice ukulele geared tuners put on a Jeffreys instrument and was happy with the result. 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/23/23 09:43:04AM
1,485 posts

Gary Sager


OFF TOPIC discussions

Strumelia:

Robin, that was a sweet box dulcimer!

 

It's a great instrument-- Gary made fantastic instruments.    

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/22/23 07:14:22PM
1,485 posts

Gary Sager


OFF TOPIC discussions


Gary made wonderful box dulcimers and called them Prussia Valley Music Boxes because they weren't reproductions of Tennessee Music Boxes yet paid homage to box dulcimers.  All of Gary's instruments were well built and my PVMB sounded great!  Though I no longer have this box dulcimer-- a young music friend of mine has it-- here is a photo of it: 


updated by @robin-thompson: 03/22/23 07:16:06PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/22/23 09:05:13AM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

This Saturday-- the last one in March-- is International Appalachian Dulcimer Day for 2023!

Mark & I have a video uploaded to YouTube (it took hours!!!) and it will publish at 12:00AM, 25 March in celebration of #internationalappalachiandulcimerday .

I look forward to seeing how you all mark the day to celebrate the mountain dulcimer and its spread around the world!   

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/18/23 04:12:16PM
1,485 posts

Gary Sager


OFF TOPIC discussions

@marg Gary was a great builder and player!  You're fortunate to have acquired one of his mountain dulcimers.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/17/23 04:45:25PM
1,485 posts

Your Dulcimer Audience


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Randy Adams:

You ain't getting counted! : )


No surprise there.  Story of my life. grin
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/15/23 06:53:03PM
1,485 posts

Gary Sager


OFF TOPIC discussions

Though I knew Gary was ill, the news of his death still came to me as a bit of a shock.  It was a long-ago visit to Gary & Toni's shop which got me thinking about taking up mountain dulcimer-- and as it happened, Gary & Toni weren't even there that day yet the instruments were and someone else was minding the store.  Gary was a great guy, a wonderful luthier, and a really good musician.  My heart is with Toni and the Sager family.      

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/15/23 04:12:12PM
1,485 posts

Dulcimer Players News demise


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@nate Ashley Ernst has indicated there will still be an online presence of some kind for DPN even after the print editions cease.   


updated by @robin-thompson: 03/15/23 06:03:10PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/14/23 07:30:21PM
1,485 posts

Question about Blue Lion Instruments


Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions

Oh, @silverstrings , I just love this story and am so glad you pursued learning how Blue Lion Instruments came by their name!  Mark and I just finished playing together just a bit ago and I was playing a Blue Lion.  <3


updated by @robin-thompson: 03/14/23 08:23:35PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/11/23 05:48:21PM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@hugssandi I'll be looking for a video from you on International Appalachian Dulcimer Day! dulcimer

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/11/23 05:20:28PM
1,485 posts

Dave Lynch Harpmaker passing


OFF TOPIC discussions

@folkfan Keigh, my heart is with you and your dear ones.  Dave was, truly, a good guy!  I was fortunate to have had our paths cross a couple times.  Your brother's beautiful instruments sing now for so many and will sing for years to come!  Rest in peace, Harpmaker.    

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/09/23 04:26:20PM
1,485 posts

John Crocker


OFF TOPIC discussions

It seems John Henry has stabilized and may get to go home before the week's over. flower

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/09/23 10:14:36AM
1,485 posts

John Crocker


OFF TOPIC discussions

Mark & I love John and our hearts are with him and all of his dear ones.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/06/23 08:22:04PM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@alegre1 I enjoyed your "Why Play the Dulcimer" very much!  I imagine it will help attract new people to mountain dulcimer because of the joys of doing so expressed by the folks in the video.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/04/23 12:57:07PM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

It will be a delight to see how you all celebrate the day!  @dusty-turtle will be with a group and, perhaps, other friends will be, too.  I'll be at my usual playing location (home) with my usual playing partner (Mark). music

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/02/23 08:53:37AM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I cannot take credit for International Appalachian Dulcimer day-- it sprang out of a discussion of which I was just one of the voices here at FOTMD.   grphug


updated by @robin-thompson: 03/02/23 08:54:22AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/01/23 07:13:29PM
1,485 posts

International Appalachian Dulcimer Day


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

The last Saturday of this month! dulcimer


updated by @robin-thompson: 03/01/23 07:13:57PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/14/23 09:40:28AM
1,485 posts

Tom Strothers Passes


OFF TOPIC discussions

I was shocked and saddened to see this news.  My heart is with all of Tom's dear ones.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/01/23 05:39:09PM
1,485 posts

Dulcimer Players News demise


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Ashley is a wonderful person and I wish her all the best as finishes out her tenure at the helm of DPN! 

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