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www.ReflectionsofBluegrass.com

Playing Since: 1966

Experience Level: Expert/Professional

Interests:
[Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping]

Occupation: Ret.

Gender: Male

Age: 59

My Instruments:
Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass and Upright Bass. I have a 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs Special, a 1968 Fender Artist and mostly play my 1954 Gibson TB1 Conversion. A few guitars: Martin D-41, Blueridge BR-180 , Fender Custom Tele, Dobro Resophonic Guitar, Gold Tone Dojo, Deering Ivanhoe, Gibson RB4

Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, JD Crowe and the late Bobby Thompson were my main influences. Today I listen to many like Sammy Shelor, Ron Stewart, Ron Block, Jim Mills, Terry Baucom, Charlie Cushman, Kenny Ingram, Steve Dilling, Kristen Scott Benson, Butch Robins, Tom Adams, Craig Smith, Scott Vestal, Bela Fleck, Rino Silden and many more.

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Amazing Grace

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Play count: 539
Size: 7,852kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 11:36:40 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Gospel Hymn played on 5 string banjo by Johnny Fenlayson at Bill's Music Shop in Jan 2010. My first attempt at playing this tune by request. Using the D tuners on this Gospel classic. Ashley Carder - Fiddle 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Bill Cheetum - Living Room Pickin'

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Play count: 412
Size: 4,726kb, uploaded 4/14/2010 12:22:15 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


Traditional tune played by Johnny Fenlayson and friends in the living room. Jim Walton playing guitar. Lee Mashburn - mandolin. 1989 Gibson Granada
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Bluegrass Breakdown

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Play count: 449
Size: 3,514kb, uploaded 4/14/2010 7:23:05 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A Bill Monroe classic instrumental. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. Stan Kania - guitar Don Jones - mandolin Jerry Johnsion - Guitar Ben Boatright - Bass 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Clinch Mountain Backstep

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9 people like this

Play count: 580
Size: 5,438kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 9:03:08 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


A great Ralph Stanley Bluegrass instrumental. Played by Johnny Fenlayson and friends outside in 39 degree weather. We had to pick to stay warm! 1989 Gibson Granada
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Clinch Mtn. Backstep - Living Room Pickin'

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3 people like this

Play count: 389
Size: 3,712kb, uploaded 4/12/2010 10:49:48 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


A Ralph Stanley instrumental played by Johnny Fenlayson and friends in the living room. Jim Walton - Guitar Lee Mashburn - Mandolin Ben Boatright - Bass 1989 Gibson Granada
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Doug's Tune

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9 people like this

Play count: 436
Size: 3,282kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 7:44:15 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


An instrumental by Doug Dillard of the Dillards. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Music Shop. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Earl's Breakdown

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7 people like this

Play count: 531
Size: 3,512kb, uploaded 4/14/2010 12:12:29 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A great Earl Scruggs instrumental using D tuners. Johnny Fenlayson and friends live at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Fireball Mail

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3 people like this

Play count: 403
Size: 3,999kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 8:39:59 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A great Bluegrass standard played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Flint Hill Special

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Play count: 392
Size: 3,066kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 7:59:09 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A classic Earl Scruggs instrumental using the D tuners. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends at Bill's Music Shop.on a 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion.
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Foggy Mtn. Breakdown

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5 people like this

Play count: 528
Size: 4,028kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 11:44:34 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Earl Scruggs instrumental written in 1948. Made popular in the movie Bonnie & Clyde. Johnny Fenlayson and friends at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Foggy Mtn. Rock

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3 people like this

Play count: 385
Size: 1,725kb, uploaded 4/12/2010 10:52:51 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Flatt & Scruggs instrumental that featured Josh Graves & Earl Scruggs. Recorded by Johnny Fenlayson of Darlene & Reflections Of Bluegrass. Richard Hollis - Dobro 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs ''Special''
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Foggy Mtn. Special

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Play count: 492
Size: 4,504kb, uploaded 4/19/2010 6:20:59 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


Earl Scruggs instrumental played by Johnny Fenlayson and friends. 1989 Gibson Granada.
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Ground Speed

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3 people like this

Play count: 370
Size: 2,547kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 11:41:07 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Earl Scruggs instrumental. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends at Bill's Music Shop. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Home Sweet Home

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8 people like this

Play count: 364
Size: 2,786kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 8:48:57 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Traditional Tune. Played by Johnny Fenlayson with Bill Wells & The Blue Ridge Mtn. Grass. 1989 Gibson Granada
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I'll Fly Away

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Play count: 742
Size: 2,596kb, uploaded 3/29/2010 3:29:24 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Gospel song written by Alfred E. Brumley in 1930. Played by Johnny Fenlayson with my band Darlene & Reflections Of Bluegrass. 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs ''Special''
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I'll Fly Away - live!

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7 people like this

Play count: 503
Size: 4,770kb, uploaded 4/14/2010 11:21:19 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A great classic gospel song from 1930 written by Alfred E. Brumley. Played on open stage at Bill's Music by Johnny Fenlayson & friends. Lewis Rogers - Mandolin Lewis Price- Fiddle Bob Dockery - Bass Jerry Johnson - Guitar 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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John Hardy

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Play count: 447
Size: 3,118kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 8:55:11 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Johnny Fenlayson playing a traditional bluegrass tune John Hardy with Bill Wells & The Blue Ridge Mtn. Grass on SCETV Bluegrass Express show in Sumter, SC. 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs ''Special''
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John Hardy - Open Stage

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3 people like this

Play count: 340
Size: 2,853kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 8:12:41 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


Bluegrass tune played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion. Randy Lucas - guitar
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Red River Valley

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8 people like this

Play count: 488
Size: 3,542kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 11:39:12 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


An old song played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends using the D tuners on open stage at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Reuben

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9 people like this

Play count: 419
Size: 6,143kb, uploaded 4/12/2010 10:27:05 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


An old traditional tune made popular on the banjo by Earl Scruggs. Played by Johnny Fenlayson with Darlene & Reflections Of Bluegrass. 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs ''Special''
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Reuben (live)

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Play count: 336
Size: 3,790kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 11:55:51 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Traditional tune made popular by Earl Scruggs. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Sally Goodin'

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Play count: 477
Size: 3,666kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 8:28:17 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Traditional Bluegrass tune played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Pickin' Parlor. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Sally Goodin' Live!

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2 people like this

Play count: 371
Size: 6,149kb, uploaded 4/12/2010 11:22:34 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Traditional fiddle/banjo tune. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends outside in 39 degree weather. Had to pick just to keep warm! 1989 Gibson Granada
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Salt Creek

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Play count: 606
Size: 3,183kb, uploaded 4/12/2010 10:29:47 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Bill Monroe instrumental. Played by Johnny Fenlayson of Darlene & Reflections Of Bluegrass. 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs ''Special''
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Shenandoah Breakdown

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Play count: 375
Size: 3,591kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 8:20:56 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A classic Bill Monroe instrumental. Played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Music Shop. Randy Lucas on guitar. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Shenandoah Breakdown- living room pickin'

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3 people like this

Play count: 350
Size: 3,557kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 8:52:15 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Bill Monroe Tune played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends in the living room. 1989 Gibson Granada
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Shuckin' The Corn

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4 people like this

Play count: 417
Size: 2,930kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 7:30:56 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


An Earl Scruggs instrumental played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends on open stage at Bill's Music Shop. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Washington County

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8 people like this

Play count: 386
Size: 2,802kb, uploaded 3/31/2010 8:39:42 PM
Genre: Bluegrass


Kenny Baker Bluegrass Tune. Played by Johnny Fenlayson of Darlene & Reflections Of Bluegrass. 2002 Gibson Earl Scruggs ''Special''
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Washington County - live

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3 people like this

Play count: 316
Size: 3,148kb, uploaded 4/14/2010 8:45:28 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


A Kenny Baker instrumental played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends live in 2010 on open stage at Bill's Music Shop. Randy Lucas guitar. 1954 Gibson TB-1 conversion
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Wheel Hoss

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3 people like this

Play count: 375
Size: 2,463kb, uploaded 4/13/2010 9:49:53 AM
Genre: Bluegrass


Bill Monroe instrumental played by Johnny Fenlayson & friends. This was outside and it was 39 degrees. We nearly froze. Had to pick to keep warm. Danny Harlow- fiddle 1989 Gibson Granada
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