Banjo Building With A Master: My Father's Story

If you know my father Glenn at all, you know that he is a very humble man who doesn't self-promote or talk about his craftsmanship very much. You may also know that his work is revered and admired by fellow builders and players alike around the globe. After years of wanting to make a short film about him, I finally talked him into shooting it with me. Here's a small look into the man that gave me my passion for the banjo, and taking your time to pursue your finest work possible no matter what you're doing. This is my father's story.
All the best and keep rollin,
RC
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Video: Canon 2 5D MKiii DSLR cameras, L series glass, DJI Mavic Pro Drone
Stabilization: GVM 48" Motorized Slide Table, DJI Ronin S
Audio: Sennheiser MKH 8060, Zoom H6, Zoom H2n,
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[@keithpintner5601]

Thx Glenn, Thx Russ...that was very enjoyable and inspirational to watch.

[@FretlessFury]

Ah....wow. One of the all time greats. Russ, this is beautifully shot too. Thank you for this glimpse into your dad's story.

[@Gringobill44]

What a great video of an incredible craftsman and artist!! Artists and craftsmen on both sides of the camera! Something beautiful and positive during these troubled times were in.

[@suzannegates3576]

Thanks, Russ, for this tribute to your dad. We always marvel at his many talents. And he always has the right tools to help his campmates. I'm grateful to know your family and to play joyfully together.

[@WildRiceRDMC]

What a great story....glad to see a real craftsman in a world of instant results....good things take time.

[@MrRogsmart]

Thanks Russ. I watch and enjoy all of your stuff but this was special.

[@mattcarter122]

As a wood worker and a musician, I greatly appreciate this video!

[@johnbeyl3892]

What a great piece! Your Dad seems like a very genuine and down to earth man...and what talent! You have seriously upped your video skills as well. That was as professionally done as any biographical documentary as can be found from high end filmmakers. Well done!

[@ThomasB1694]

Amazing. Russ you are an outstanding person with a great spirit. I watch your videos daily. God bless.

[@jamesrichardson8833]

Now that's a banjo

[@johnmanser2331]

Fascinating video. Thanks for sharing it with us. Beautiful craftsmanship and your son Russ is an awesome player.

[@MichaelJohnson-qz2bw]

He's made the beautiful instruments I've ever seen. he's one of the guys I would just want to hang out with so badly LOL

[@ermagerd101]

Great video Russ, thanks both to you and your Dad. He is a man of many talents and a true craftsman.

[@jamesrichardson8833]

Beautiful

[@elizavetanovikova1030]

thank you so much Russ for this video ! your father is just absolute genius , his work is absolutely incredible and i'm very very grateful for this video .

[@autismhangout]

One of the nicest, most genuine guys you'd ever want to me. AND he makes banjos! AND he plays the heck out of them (fiddle, too)!

[@waynemiracle8928]

Man this made me so emotional. When your Dad was speaking about how hard it was to find information. I remember so well writing to people across the country and waiting for weeks to receive a little information! This brought back so many memories. Foxfire books were top of my list back in those days, and I still have them. Thanks for sharing!

[@muttandjeff5213]

Absolutely loved this! Thanks for sharing your father’s story.

[@NiallMor]

That was terrific, Russ. From watching your videos, I knew your Dad was a fine musician, but I had no idea he was such a skilled instrument maker as well. Those banjos are beautiful. I admire him even more now.

[@danawalker55]

Wow, Russ! I see where you get your talent and enthusiasm. Your dad is amazing. I'm the same age and fell in love with banjo at about the same time, but never got to his or your level by far. Thanks for sharing. 🪕

[@stevenmoorebanjo]

Glenn is an incredible artist and a grade A guy. Hope all is well Russ and Glenn 😉

[@guywolff]

SO glad I fell across this .. I love your dad's thinking on finding ones way .. I am a traditional potter and have been playing clawhammer 50 years now so a lot of his stories are relatable to my history.. One used to learn a tune from a fiddler who was basically given it as a gift ..They would play it in a circle for 2 hours or more till you got the thing .. I had 20 years calling "Tatter Patch" " Dust the Table " because the fiddler who gave it to me was standing next to a dusty table and I couldn't remember the name of the tune (the internet has helped me clean up the B part as well by the way ) .. Lots to learn on the old KZbin ... Thanks for the great clip .If either of you end up visiting Connecticut stop by my pottery barn for some tunes ... Your Guy

[@glenncarson5717]

I hope we get to share a few tunes sometime Guy!

[@doncouchie3333]

I am very fortunate to own an old Vega #9 banjo that Glenn Carson restored. His level of creative professionalism is reached by very few in the world of lutherie. I owe him a dept a gratitude that I never will be able to repay. Thanks again Glenn, your talent and dedication to your craft are unsurpassed.

[@doughutchison6382]

That is a God given talent. What beautiful work.

[@samburdekinmusic6467]

Fantastic. Really enjoyed watching that. Thanks

[@russellmofsky]

Nicely done! I got to play two of your dad's banjos at Clifftop a few years ago via an intro from Todd Clewell and Barb Schmid. I had brought my Marchione OM guitar made with some trippy burled mahogany from the 1950s that they though your dad would like to see. We had a fun hang. Stunning craftsmanship and playability. I hope I get to play one again someday.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Your best work Russ. I wish the technology could've been a little quicker to capture my Dad's singing and playing. His coal mining days has got the best of his lungs. He wasn't a super musician, but he's a super Dad. Your Dad is to, I can tell. God bless your family.

[@GunnarSalyer]

I really enjoyed this video, your father is amazing! Thanks for making this!

[@lucasisawesome37]

Thank you for sharing this story. I am learning on an old hand me down Banjo in central pa. Much love🤙

[@aaront879]

What a special thing for you to do with and for your dad. You both seem like great people. Your video skills are almost as good as your playing. Thanks for sharing.

[@LoneRevD]

He does such incredible work. That was a real nice video to do of him. Thanks for sharing that!

[@craigmitchell8892]

Wow incredible banjos, what a treat it would be to play something like that

[@keqwow1]

Who in the world actually gives a thumbs down to this? It must have been accidental. This is wonderful!

[@ronaldclark1178]

Russ, no wonder you are so good. It is all in the genes!!!

[@banjopete]

Uplifting.

[@r.blakesleegilpin1047]

So awesome

[@CMRWoodworks]

Really cool video! Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@adirondackcomposer]

Wow!

[@jamesrichardson8833]

I'll remember that

[@johnmarkoliver61]

Great story Russ, thank you for producing this and sharing it. JMO

[@jamesrichardson8833]

Oh I hear that

[@ToolsAreToys]

Wish he was my dad.