Blue Ridge Banjo Shootout!
May 16, 2009
Rex Theatre, Galax, VA
Registration 3 - 5:30 pm Contest begins at 6:00 pm
$2350.00 in CASH PRIZES
First Prize in each Category $200.00
The First Place Winner in the Songwriting will be given a "Free Demo Session"
Compliments of "Mountain Fever Recording Studio, Willis, VA; Owner Mark Hodges
Second Prize in each Category $125.00
Third Prize in each Category $75.00
Fourth Prize in each Category $50.00
All other places receive ribbons
Categories include: Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Banjo,
Original Song Writers: Vocal & Instrumental (will be judged by the audience)
Most Entertaining (will be judged by the audience)
Youth Category 15 And Under will be judged in two categories; Bluegrass & Old Time Banjo
First Place receiving $125.00, Second Place $75.00 in each category, Third Place $50.00 and Fourth Place $25.00
CONTESTANT MAY PARTICIPATE ONLY ONE CATEGORY
CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE
Sponsored by: The Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild
For more information call: 276-728-2777 or 276-236-9249
EMAIL: brmmg@swva.net
Tickets $5.00 each at the door, children under 12 free.
1st. Place BEN HILL
2nd Place JARED BOYD
3rd Place ANDRE' LAMB
4th Place BEN HUYSMAN
1st Place BRANDY MILLER
2nd Place DALTON BARNES
From Rt.-Lt. 1st Place KEVIN FORE, 2nd Place ERIC HILL
3rd Place TRISH FORE 4th Place BRIEN FAIN
Rt.-Lt.: 1st Place STEVE LEWIS, 2nd Place HOUSTON CALDWELL
3rd Place CODY MCGUIRE 4th Place STEVE CHRISLEY
Rt.- Lt. 1st Place ERIC REECE 2nd Place DAVE MARIANO
3rd Place JESSIE LOVELL 4th Place TRAVIS HULL
(Also pictures are Eric's children John & Gracie)
Rt. - Lt. 1st Place ELDON GARDNER 2nd DALTON CRANFORD
3rd Place MELINDA KENNY 4th Place DANNY CAMPBELL
(Eldon turn 91 years old in April of this year)
2008 BLUE RIDGE BANJO SHOOTOUT WINNERS
Rt. - Lt. 1st Place: Jared Boyd, 2nd Place: Chris Johnson,
3rd Place: Ben Hill and 4th Place: Andre' Lamb
Rt. - Lt. 1st Place: Brandy Miller, 2nd Place: Ty Cornett,
3rd Place: Ashley Nale and 4th Place: Autumn Hill
1st Place: Mary Hines, 2nd Place: Garfield Austin
3rd Place: Eric Reece and 4th Place: Brenda Clatterbuck
1st Place: Kevin Fore, 2nd Place: Eric Hill and 4th Place: Trish Fore
1st Place: Karen Carr, 2nd Place: Eldon Gardner,
3rd Place: Timmy Mills and 4th Place: Scott Thomas
1st Place: Steve Lewis, 2nd Place: Garland Finn,
3rd Place: Houston Caldwell and
4th Place: Cody McGuire
Youth Old Time Banjo
Youth Bluegrass Banjo
1st Place: Chris Johnson, Sparta, NC
2nd Place: Ben Hill, Galax, VA
1st Place: Tyler Thompson, Mtn City, TN
2nd Place: Cody McGuire, Independence, VA
Original Song
1st Place: Eric Reece, Floyd, VA
2nd Place: Jessie Lovell, Fries, VA
3rd Place: Kimberly Ramsey, Woodlawn, VA
4th Place: Mark Lewis, Floyd, VA
1st Place: Steve Lewis, Todd, NC
2nd Place: Garland Finn, Christiansburg, VA
3rd Place: Jay Adams, Pine Hall, NC
4th Place: Houston Caldwell, Galax, VA
1st Place: Cody Jackson, Austinsville, VA
2nd Place: Larry Mabe, Woodwine, VA
2006 BLUE RIDGE BANJO SHOOTOUT WINNERS
2005 BLUE RIDGE BANJO SHOOTOUT WINNERS
BLUEGRASS BANJO
OLD TIME BANJO
2004 BLUE RIDGE BANJO SHOOTOUT WINNERS
OLD TIME BANJO WINNERS
BLUE GRASS BANJO WINNERS
1st PLACE SETH BOYD
1st PLACE: STEVIE BARR
SONGWRITING WINNERS
2003 BLUE RIDGE BANJO SHOOTOUT WINNERS
| OLD TIME BANJO WINNERS | BLUE GRASS BANJO WINNERS |
| 1st PLACE: NANCY SLUYS
2nd PLACE: SETH BOYD 3rd PLACE: TISH FORE |
1st PLACE: STEVE BARR
2nd PLACE: PHILIP VAUGHAN |
| SONGWRITING WINNERS | YOUTH WINNERS |
| 1st PLACE: JESSIE LOVELL
2nd PLACE: ERIC REECE 3rd PLACE: EDDIE BOND |
1st PLACE: GINA FURTADO
2nd PLACE: PATRICK HILL 3rd PLACE: OWEN PIATT |
CONTEST RULES
Banjo / Song Writers
Pre-registration is not required, however, if you return your registration card before Saturday , MAY 20, 2005, it will take less time at the registration desk (You may make any necessary changes in your registration at the Contest). Registration will be Saturday, MAY 17, 2008, between 12:00 and 3:00 pm.
Return your Pre-registration form by Mail to: Sandra Reece, 7197 Floyd Hwy. S., Willis, VA 24380-4025 or email it at the above url.
1. No electric instruments, horns or drums will be allowed on stage.
2. All individuals must perform in their proper categories, for example the Old Time Banjo must be played Claw-hammer style.
3. All contestants perform Saturday. Contestants will be permitted up to 5 back-up instruments including themselves..
4. In case of broken strings or picks, or malfunction of the sound system, any contestant will be permitted to repeat the performance, playing the same tune, without penalty.
5. Contestants agree that all performances may be recorded without claim.
6. The management reserves the right to audition any performer.
7. Each contestant is limited to 3 ½ minutes performance time.
Songwriting
- No plagiarism allowed.
- The song maybe performed by someone other than the author.
- All contestants will be allowed vocal or instrumental back up not to exceed (5) five including the composer.
Most Entertaining
This is a new category which allows more people to compete. You may sing, dance, play the mandolin, guitar, fiddle or bass and entertain the audience. Play twin fiddles or sing a duet for example. The prize money will be the same as the other categories. Good Luck.
JUDGING STANDARDS
Contestants will be judged by the following standards with each item counting 20% of the score.
- TUNING:
All instruments shall be tuned accurately and tuned together, but do
not necessarily have to be tuned to standard pitch.
- TIMING:
Individual performers must maintain correct timing.
Particular attention must be given to beginnings and endings.
- ACCURACY
and AUTHENTICITY: Allowances
will be made for different versions of a tune but all members of the
back-up band must play it the same way.
The tune must be clearly recognizable and must be played
accurately.
- STAGE
APPEARANCE and MANNER: Contestants
shall not be tuning or striking notes or chords as they come on stage
or while approaching the microphones.
A minimum of time should be required for approaching and
positioning the microphones. Band
members should know their positions before coming on stage and should
leave in an orderly manner.
- PRESENTATION:
The M.C. will make Introduction of the performers; therefore,
the only announcement that will be made by the performer is the
introduction of the tune that is to be performed.
The music should be played with life and feeling.
It should not appear listless nor should it drag.
The musician should appear to enjoy what he or she is doing.
At times a situation may arise which will require disqualification of a performer.
(A) Not performing in the proper category.
(B) Violation of any convention rule.
(C) Performing under the obvious influence of alcohol or drugs.
(D) Performing under a fictitious name.
Judges
will call for repeat performances of those who tied.
The judges have a responsibility to perform a very hard and often thankless job, but a task that is necessary if the contest is to be a success. The judges have been hand picked for their ability as Old Time and Bluegrass Musicians. They are asked to perform this task with a high degree of integrity. The judges will have the full backing of the contest management and their decision shall be final in all cases.
Photos from 2001 Festival
Clarence Roberts
Dean Jukes
Dale Morris & Steve Kilby
Stanley Lorton & Bobby Patterson
