Paul Thompson

Photographer, Musician, Writer, Web Developer, Mandolin & Guitar Teacher, and an Ordinary Bloke.

Mandolinist, Guitarist, Songwriter, Music Teacher, Photographer, Writer, Adult Educator / Training Developer, Dad, Brother, Son, and above all, a mate ... that's about it.

- Played bluegrass and country music since 1972
- Country Gospel Bluegrass Band 1976
- Silver Wings country band (Victoria) 1977 - 1978
- Tenbrooks Bluegrass Band 1979 - 1985; various reunion concerts in 2010
- Various electric bands 1985 - 1993
- Stood in with various bands in USA & Canada, including:
..... New Shades Of Grass (San Fransisco, USA) and
..... No Strings Attached (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada).
- Taylor-Thompson duet / quartette 2007 & 2008 (Beechworth & Fleurieu Festivals,etc)
- Bridgland Brothers various gigs 2007-2009
- Cowtippers various gigs 2009
- Tombstone String Band 2010 - present
- Solo Guitar & Vocals - present
- Plays mandolin, guitar, banjo, dobro, & makes hideous noises on fiddle. :-o
- Teaches mandolin and guitar