Glenn was born in 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky. Glenn was destined for music, as his parents named him after the most popular band leader of the 30's and 40's
Glenn's mother, a piano teacher and church organist, filled the house with music from the lessons with her many students. Music was always being taught in the house throughout his childhood.
At the age of 11 Glenn received a banjo from his aunt Mary, and he got it into playable shape. Acquiring several Earl Scruggs records from his neighbor Mr. Boyd and the music knowledge from his home, Glenn started playing bluegrass banjo.
Mr. Boyd’s son Brent soon got a guitar and they played every night for many years. It was not long before they were playing places like The Pine Ridge Jamboree, Lincoln County Jamboree and Sheppardsville Music Park. Once Glenn was old enough to drive He and Brent played two summers for Squire Boon Caverns playing several shows a day every weekend.
After graduating high school Glenn became a member of the USAF. After returning to Louisville to work at the Kentucky Air National Guard he helped found "The Kentucky Ramblers" .A three year tour with the Kentucky Ramblers exposed Glenn to the greats of bluegrass. Glen met and played with Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanly, Larry Sparks, Jimmy Martin, The Osborn Brothers, Jim and Jessie , and many more. This expanded Glenn’s knowledge of bluegrass music and he draws from those roots up till today.
Glenn plays and records with 50 Biscuits Bluegrass Band and teaches banjo in Louisville, KY for 12 years and online at Pickers Academy for 5 years.
50 Biscuits Live Internet shows in Second LIfe .com 50 Biscuits Live Internet shows in Second LIfe .com Hi My name is Glenn Miller. In Second Life .com my avatar name is Cosmic haystack. Im the owner of a 4 pc bluegrass band that plays live shows from the pickersacademy studio broadcast to SEcond life and the internet. The shows are evert Sunday. Please become a folower of this blog to find out the times and places we will paly.
Last Sunday night at Darkstar was phenomenal.. , outstanding crowd and 50Biscuits was so in a groove.. . Can't wait till next sunday..
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ReplyDelete> We are a band that came to you more than three years ago discovering our American heritage through Bluegrass music.
Cosmic Glenn Miller on banjo
Matt Phelps on guitar
Dennis Tally on upright acoustical bass
Andy Ruff on dobro
Together lighting up the music vibe in Louisville and the Virtual Universe Each of us are Louisvillians, born and raised.
Our collective bluegrass history ranges from the Grand Ole Opry to the local barbecue hangouts.
Together we are seeking more ways to express ourselves through this warm down home sound.
Want to know more about 50Biscuits visit:
http://www.50Biscuits.com
Contact VotslavHax for info, and schedule..
The show this past Sunday at Darkstar was just awesome!!! Here are 4 guys bringing Bluegrass to SecondLife, I f you wnt to here the real thing this is it. Love the music!! Keep a pickin guys!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow musician and entertainer I can only say that Comsic (Glenn) and his guys are superior musicians bringing a quality of entertainment that is unsurpassed not only SecondLife but in real life as well. Being able to hear them is always inspiring to me and make me want to play even better.
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