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Last Update:
Jan 16, 2012
Next Meeting
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Blue Ridge Luthiers on Lynchburg Live
Woodcraft Discount
BRL Members receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Roanoke store (some exceptions apply).
Arthur Conner
Roanoke Times
Sun., Mar. 21, 2010
Headline: Masterpiece Crafter
Meeting At Art Conner's Place
Blue Ridge Luthiers
We’re an informal group in Southwestern Virginia, interested in the art and craft of making stringed instruments.
In addition to making instruments, many of our members are performing musicians and songwriters.
Our Last Meeting:
January 8, 2012
We met at Chet Dickerson's shop in Roanoke.
Koa Dreadnought, red oak dulcimer, violins in progress, bodhran, and more.
See the meeting details here.
Chet Dickerson's Famous Quote
Roanoke Times: Saturday, August 1, 2009
Headline: Pickin', grinnin' and teachin'
... Upstairs, meanwhile, the Dobro players traded licks and occasional quips. When one player lamented that he only knew five chords, Chet Dickerson of Roanoke shot back, "You don't need but three."
Read the complete article here.
Meeting Notes
2012
2011
- Meeting January 8, 2012 - Chet Dickerson
- Meeting November 6, 2011 - Howard Wilson
- Meeting August 21, 2011 - Larry Sakayama
- Meeting March 13, 2011 - Jack Gellerstedt
- Meeting January 16, 2011 - Jack Gellerstedt
2010
- BRL at Third Street Coffee House
- Meetings November 7 and 14, 2010 - Chet Dickerson/B.B. Rierson
- Meeting August 29, 2010 - Larry Sakayama
- Meeting April 25, 2010 - at Art Conner's place
- Meeting March 14, 2010 - Jack Gellerstedt
2009
- Meeting November 14, 2009 - Jack Gellerstedt
- Meeting October 11, 2009 - Howard Wilson
- Meeting July 12, 2009 - Larry Sakayama