My
name is Lew Stern. “Brooklynbanjoboy” on BHO. I’d
like to ask for your assistance on a project of mine. I am writing a biography of Dwight Hamilton
Diller, who as you certainly know is a 68 year-old musician from West
Virginia devoted to local traditions of fiddle and banjo music. After 9 months of work on this, I’m
confronted with several realities.
The
first is that Dwight has kept no
real systematic records of his teaching work, concerts that he’s played,
workshops that he has run.
The
second is that here, ON THE INTERNET, we can reach out to a global population of banjo-focused people who
might be able to help me.
I’m
looking for information on several kinds of activities:
First, Contests: Dwight participated in several of these
especially in the 1970s. If you saw him
compete I’d like to learn the venue, the dates, what tunes he played, and
whether he placed in the contest. Any tape recordings would be very
useful, too.
Second, Concerts: Either house concerts or concerts in
public venues. Location, dates, who he might have shared the stage
with.
Third, Workshops: Banjo (or fiddle) instruction Dwight
organized, for from one to four days -- the “customary” length of workshops.
Who attended, or hosted, where and when?
Fourth, Retreats: Banjo (or fiddle) instruction Dwight
organized, for from four to seven or so days. I’d be interested in
information from people who attended, or hosted, and can recall where and
when.
If
you’d be so kind to reply with your name
and email, as a second step I’d be interested in reaching out to see
whether you’d be prepared to fill out a “questionnaire” exploring things in
greater detail.
My
email is: brooklynbanjoboy@yahoo.com
I’d
be grateful for your assistance. I’d
value your contribution.
Lew Stern
120-A
Overlook Road
Staunton, VA 24401
540-717-2985
brooklynbanjoboy@yahoo.com
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