This is where I'll be, 2013...

Okay! Line-up so far for 2013:
 Beaches Arts and Crafts, Kew Gardens, June 8 and 9, Toronto
Then it's Mariposa!! July 5, 6 and 7 and then it's up to Muskoka: 51st Annual Arts and Crafts Summer Show -  July 19, 20, 21... Bracebridge
And then... blast off... for the first time... Hillside!, Guelph July 26, 27, 28.
Huronia Arts and Crafts Festival (Kempenfest), August 2 - 5
No reply yet from Summerfolk... Aug 16 , 17 and 18 - Owen Sound
And, of course, Randy Brown's wonderful Cabbagetown 25th Annual Art and Crafts Sale, Sept 6,7 and 8.
Then, the little elves start preparing for the Christmas One-of-a-Kind Show, Exhibition place (Direct Energy building) - Toronto, November 28 -Dec 08. This year I will be there for the duration... all 11 days...

Global News TV interview

These two guys, Dave and Jim, from Global TV news came by to do a look-see at what I'm up to. It was really fun and I think they did a great job. I watched it with my family and we all laughed and groaned at the end when Dave says: "totally redefines the concept of 'canned music' ". Uh, 'lol!
I'll put it up here, 2 mins total, I promise. And one starting commercial.
Come see me at the Beaches, Kew Gardens. Or stop by the workshop at College + Dufferin, just let me know first.
http://globalnews.ca/video/572724/tin-can-musical-instruments

Sound of the Mastro-castor, acoustic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoLGPOspu_g
I got the date wrong on the video: Kew Gardens, Beaches, 8 & 9, 2013

6 - string Mastro - castor is back on the menu!

The challenge is to get a decent acoustic sound from a soft metal steel tin. I think that having the tin not play an important part in the actual sound of the instrument defeats the purpose of using it. It took a while to formulate a plan that would work but now, I'm happy to say, it is back here and I think you will like it..
The sound is from a re-designed resonator cone that sits on a soundwell in the belly of the tin. The Mastro oil tin acts as the resonating chamber.
 It is not a through - neck, per se, but the tin is also reinforced with an additional lightweight metal frame to accept the strain from the weight of the strings. The bridge is the same floating stamped metal, only larger, and can be adjusted for intonation. The height is not adjustable.
The scale is 23 1/2", the depth of the body: 2 1/4".
In addition to acoustic, the Mastro - castor is also equipped with a custom magnetic single coil for amplification and standard 1/4" chassis jack.
Come down and see me at the Beaches, Kew Gardens - the outdoor Signatures Arts and Crafts show and try one out! June 8th and 9th, 2013.
I now have the full instrument line-up: Tenor Ukulele (17" scale), Baritone Ukulele (23" scale), 5 - string Tenor Banjo (23" scale) and the 6 - string Mastro- castor (23 1/2" scale).

2013 TinCan Banjo's and Ukulele's are ready to try out!

As of this weekend (March 01, 2013) anyone who would like to try out a TinCan Ukulele or Banjo, send me a message and come on down to the workshop at #1 Parr St, rear.

First stop of the year, 2013: One-of-a-Kind Spring Show, Direct Energy center, March 27 - 31

 I'm still working on 2013 set of Ukes and Banjo's. Those of you who have pre-ordered, I going to have some for you soon, and will be in touch. New labels (local graffiti ) and new custom all metal bobbin pick-up.

 First show of the year, the Spring One-of-a-Kind, is coming up fast! March 27 - 31st.

Gearing up for OneofaKind 2012!

This year I will be offering a complete package deal with either the TinCan 5 - string Banjo or the Tenor Ukulele which will include the new, lightweight more colourful instrument (painted metal neck), a shoulder strap, hand wound magnetic coil pick-up, chord chart, descriptive notes, metal display stand and a wood carry case for transport, display or storage.
Here is a link to a $3 off discount (per ticket!) compliments of rosbilt TinCan Banjo / Ukulele if you buy your OneofaKind tickets online..
.https://www.microspec.com/tix123/eTic.cfm?code=OOAKX12&promo=ADg7xdd



Please note: I will be there for the last six days only!! Starting November 27!! See you there.