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Russ Rayfield
Bluegrass and Jazz Banjo, Music Theory

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Goofy Dog

Eventually there will be a photo of 
the instructor, probably less jumpy.

Russ Rayfield made his professional debut in the mid-fifties at the tender age of 7, and has been in and out of the music business ever since. 

Locally, he played seven years with the Monday Night Squaredance, and was a founding member of the Jugsluggers, and Studebaker Hawk, two avant-garde string bands in the 70's and 80's.  He also played in the rock band Looking For Mom, and was a driving force in the jazz band Bricktop.

Currently, he is performing with the bluegrass band Prairie Wheels.  He has two CD's with his modern jazz combo Half Nelson, and is working on another recording with his long-time friend Mark Briere, with whom he performs occasionally.

He teaches 5-string banjo, jazz, and music theory at the Homestead two days a week, and can be reached anytime at his email address.

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Bill Hinkley
September 28, 1942 -
May 25, 2010

We miss our lovely friend.

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at the Bill Hinkley page at
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6625 Penn Ave So
Richfield, MN 55423-2027

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