This weekend I attended one of the best premier bluegrass conventions in the country, the SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America) convention.  I saw J.D. Crowe and got to do a lot of picking in the Sheraton Music City Hotel.  There were also a lot of good places to eat as well.  Here are some pictures I thought you guys might like.

The Rainforest Cafe in Opry Mills Mall

My guitar outside of the Embassy Suites Hotel where we stayed

At the Country Music Hall of Fame

SPBGMA Band Competition Site

Flyer for SPBGMA

The Birthplace of Bluegrass, the Ryman

Hope you guys enjoyed the pics!

thats awsome looks like you had fun  

Looks like an awesome trip. I was there about 30 years ago. LOL I've been meaning to ask about your guitar. What do you play? I played for many years, a classical guitar major in college and recorded an album in the 70s (it's vinyl, that's how we did it in the old days). The last guitar I owned was a 1975 D28 Martin (maybe the sweetest dreadnought on the planet). I sold it a few years ago. Arthritis took my hands and I can't play anymore, but I have some wonderful memories of performing and jamming with friends.

Ronnie

Um,....do you know what that "81" sticker is from? (on guitar case)

that's a hell's Angels sticker son!!  H=8th letter in alphabet, 1=A,........................HA   Hell's Angles  The "81" insignia is found on every article of their official clothing.  Careful where you display that.

Looks like you had a great time though!!!