What part do you play on the uke Kurt? The bluegrass musicians that I know aren't jerkwads, they are just into their music and they don't know where to fit the ukulele into it. I think it is nice that you are able to play with them.I've played ukulele at both Old Time & Bluegrass jams; never had a problem, never been turned away.
I guess the folks I've played with haven't been 24-caret jerkwads; they are generally people who enjoy making music, and welcome everyone.
-Kurt
I play with some musicians who play bluegrass, and they are nice people. And we jam informally playing all kinds of music. A couple actually play the ukulele, just not in their bluegrass band. Bluegrass isn't a yellow book strum-a-long, each instrument has a part, and the sum of the parts is bluegrass. And that is why I asked Kurt what part he plays. I like bluegrass, but I haven't played it with a group. I've played songs that would be considered bluegrass songs, but they are just a ukulele rendition of a bluegrass song. I think that the problem is that ukulele players show up all enthusiastic and excited to play bluegrass and the bluegrass people don't know how to fit them in. Maybe Kurt has the answer. I'm seriously thinking of taking up banjo or guitar so that I can play with them.They would know and they would let you know. Bluegrass fanatics have an allergy to ukulele. It is a well known contagious condition where the affliction is commonly known as Ukulele Intolerant. I forgot the medical term but I'm sure someone here can come up with one . Fortunately for me I find bluegrass music unappealing but unfortunately some of my music friends are addicted to Bluegrass and we can't be in the same room even Outdoors. It causes them to cringe with disgust and nausea. I've seen it happen. It was an involuntary reaction. Not all ukulele intolerant people are jerks. They can't help themselves. Think of it as a disease.
They would know and they would let you know. Bluegrass fanatics have an allergy to ukulele. It is a well known contagious condition where the affliction is commonly known as Ukulele Intolerant. I forgot the medical term but I'm sure someone here can come up with one . Fortunately for me I find bluegrass music unappealing but unfortunately some of my music friends are addicted to Bluegrass and we can't be in the same room even Outdoors. It causes them to cringe with disgust and nausea. I've seen it happen. It was an involuntary reaction. Not all ukulele intolerant people are jerks. They can't help themselves. Think of it as a disease.
What part do you play on the uke Kurt? The bluegrass musicians that I know aren't jerkwads, they are just into their music and they don't know where to fit the ukulele into it. I think it is nice that you are able to play with them.
That's a good idea, I like that.I usually take my banjouke to bluegrass jams.