Comments on: Banjo Night in Pittsburgh

Banjo Night in Pittsburgh

Alison — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:29:02 -0800

Every Wednesday many people with banjos gather in an Elk's Lodge and play American classics in perfect unison. Other people gather to drink and watch them play. I propose a meetup where we do the latter.

If you have not heard of Banjo Night, you will have to trust me that it is a very good time. I will be attending with some friends this week and would like to extend the invitation to the Metafilter community. It's an Elk's Lodge so the booze is cheap and the food is fried. This is a pretty family friendly event, for those of you with Wee-Fites, though 30-odd banjos can be pretty loud. However, I brought a four-month-old last year and she enjoyed the music.

By: theBigRedKittyPurrs

theBigRedKittyPurrs — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:28:44 -0800

I am very interested in coming!

By: octothorpe

octothorpe — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:29:50 -0800

I love Banjo Night and I live about three blocks from there so I should be able to make it. Quite a few of my friends are actually Elks there.

By: amicamentis

amicamentis — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:45:41 -0800

Banjo Night!!! Fantastic! Count me in.

By: chinston

chinston — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:56:06 -0800

Thanks for suggesting this, Alison! I will try to make it with my 5 year old. I won't bring my littlest, however, as she is approximately 3 hours old. (I am writing from Magee.)

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:12:12 -0800

Wow! Congratulations!!

By: theBigRedKittyPurrs

theBigRedKittyPurrs — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:59:14 -0800

Congratulations chinston! Changing my reply to "Yes". I can't wait.

By: Scottie_Bob

Scottie_Bob — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:11:05 -0800

Ah boo, about a month too early for me! If there's another one in September, count me in :)

By: Mister Moofoo

Mister Moofoo — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:16:23 -0800

Think I'll try to go to this one. It'll be my first MeFi meetup, so be gentle.

By: theBigRedKittyPurrs

theBigRedKittyPurrs — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:09:36 -0800

As luck would have it, I'm sick and on no shape to expose my germs to the population at large. Have a great time all.

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:04:57 -0800

I'll be wearing a yellow shirt and a brown skirt and I'm bringing some friends beyond my +2. See you all there!

By: FlyingMonkey

FlyingMonkey — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:30:08 -0800

For those who aren't familiar with Banjo Night, the Post-Gazette ran a story on the club today: What to do tonight: Check out The Pittsburgh Banjo Club I may be there; Banjo always conflicts with my other perennial Wednesday night commitment, Obscure Games.

By: Mister Moofoo

Mister Moofoo — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:03:22 -0800

Well, that was nifty. I made it through unscathed, except for the part where I sat down at the wrong table at first.

By: amicamentis

amicamentis — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:14:41 -0800

It was wonderful to see everyone!

By: Poppa Bear

Poppa Bear — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:55:25 -0800

Ooooh, that's the name amicamentis was saying last night. Now I get it. Dang banjos.