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Jim Mills: Banjo Man on UNC-TV
PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Banjo
Guitar
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT(S):
TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURING
RECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
CHART READING/WRITING SKILLS :
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
HOME STUDIO :
Home Studio:Yes
No
ENGINEER :
Engineer:Yes
No
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Description:
I've been a proud member of the Local 257 AFM for over 20 years....and spent nearly 15 years with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder....playing 5 string banjo.....
I particpated in numerous recordings with Ricky Skaggs.....and 2 with Dolly Parton.....I've been very fortunate to have won 6 Grammy Awards.....and am also the most awarded Banjo Player at the International Bluegrass Music Assoc. Awards......I am a Six Time IBMA ..."Banjo Player of the Year"......
Currently I enjoy my business of buying, selling, and trading in Pre WWII era Gibson Banjos.....my business is Jim Mills Banjo Inc. and you can visit www.prewargibsonbanjos.com
I still enjoy going out and playing a few shows with my friends throughout the year.....
Sincerely, Jim Mills