Folk Musicians' Retreat

I recently attended a Folk Musicians' Retreat at Janes Island State Park in Crisfield, MD, organized by Pat and Patrick Costello. It was a bold excursion for me because even though I am trying to learn to play the banjo, I felt that I was not far enough along to be considered a "musician." Well, I was pleasantly surprised by the nice group of people that I met there who were willing to share and to help me learn. The weekend, from Thursday to Sunday morning, was fairly unstructured, which worked out surprisingly well. There were some specific workshops, but for the most part, you could just sit where others were gathered and you would learn something. Some of the people there have been playing individually or in bands for years and were very good players. Others were about where I was/am, so I didn't feel uncomfortable. There is a very great deal to learn and I am just beginning the journey, which is why there is no video posted of me playing the banjo. Go to www.tangiersound.wordpress.com and scroll down for pictures of the Retreat.