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Playing Since: 1968

Laurence Diehl has made 224 recent additions to Banjo Hangout

Interests:
[Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping]

Occupation: Programmer

Gender: Male

My Instruments:
Ode/Baldwin (1967 Boulder-made Style 2)
Deering GE

Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Lately I've been listening to:
Martin Taylor,
Tony Furtado,
Michael Brecker,
Robben Ford
Slow hand
Jeff Beck!
Frederic Chopin
Sérgio & Odair Assad
Joe Mullins

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Created 3/6/2006
Last Visit 5/23/2013

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	Laurence Diehl commented on MP3 'Duck's On The MillPond (featuring Laurence Diehl)' 5/23/2013 7:59:04 PM
	Laurence Diehl replied to topic 'Backstep Cindy/Granny Went to Meeting' 5/23/2013 3:45:40 PM
	Laurence Diehl replied to topic '"The Pigeon on the Gate" 2-finger birdclaw' 5/23/2013 3:14:37 PM
	Laurence Diehl commented on blog entry 'I'm an Egomaniac and Gloater....' 5/23/2013 8:57:39 AM
	Laurence Diehl commented on a video 'Ducks on the Pond (clawhammer jam)' 5/22/2013 11:45:43 AM
	Laurence Diehl commented on a video 'Green on Blue' 5/22/2013 9:43:30 AM
	Laurence Diehl commented on a video 'Gimme Three Steps' 5/22/2013 8:57:16 AM
	Laurence Diehl commented on a video 'Green on Blue' 5/22/2013 8:08:11 AM
	Laurence Diehl replied to topic 'Santa Claus ' 5/22/2013 5:44:45 AM
	Laurence Diehl replied to topic 'soldiers joy' 5/22/2013 5:42:19 AM

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A Banjo in Paris

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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29 people like this

Play count: 2268
Size: 3,324kb, uploaded 8/16/2009 1:24:04 PM
Genre: Jazz

© Laurence Diehl 2009
I have always wanted to play this Django-influenced style of music. Never thought I might be playing it on the banjo...

22 comments

Acorn Hill/Bill Cheatum

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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26 people like this

Play count: 899
Size: 7,660kb, uploaded 1/26/2013 4:41:06 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

6 comments

Aereoplane (steam powered)

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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18 people like this

Play count: 1602
Size: 2,011kb, uploaded 4/17/2010 4:25:05 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

The John Hartford classic

8 comments

Airmail Special

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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21 people like this

Play count: 1774
Size: 5,558kb, uploaded 2/6/2010 12:38:57 PM
Genre: Jazz

From 1941 Benny Goodman Sextet w/Charlie Christian

8 comments

Back in Raintown

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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19 people like this

Play count: 373
Size: 5,615kb, uploaded 4/25/2013 11:47:40 AM
Genre: Other

In topics:
Raintown

This is what I wanted it to sound like back in 2009 when I posted the original. Long overdue reworking of the tune, but I think I finally was able to play it the way I was hearing it. Whew! - I can let it go now!

4 comments

Beargrass

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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14 people like this

Play count: 1223
Size: 2,154kb, uploaded 7/29/2008 8:11:33 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

5 comments

Big Sciota

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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42 people like this

Play count: 2762
Size: 7,537kb, uploaded 4/10/2012 9:16:02 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

Kidd, JB and me play our banjers

10 comments

Blackberry Blossom

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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29 people like this

Play count: 2608
Size: 1,620kb, uploaded 10/3/2009 4:11:14 PM
Genre: Traditional

Everyone has their own version of this. Here's my take on it

11 comments

Blue Banjo(Revisited)

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Big L/The KIDD

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18 people like this

Play count: 1216
Size: 6,971kb, uploaded 10/6/2011 9:36:19 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

2 comments

Blue Ribbon Rag

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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12 people like this

Play count: 1240
Size: 2,076kb, uploaded 10/2/2008 8:11:29 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

© Laurence Diehl 2008
Another one of my tunes. Didn't take too long to write, then I thought about the title for 3 months!

8 comments

Box Elder Beetles

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Tom Adams

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41 people like this

Play count: 1515
Size: 10,377kb, uploaded 2/13/2013 9:37:36 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

Cool title eh?

9 comments

Buffalo Skinners

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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22 people like this

Play count: 1451
Size: 5,858kb, uploaded 2/6/2012 12:32:53 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

Tim O'Brien sang this one

4 comments

Bullet Train

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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19 people like this

Play count: 1597
Size: 3,292kb, uploaded 4/18/2008 11:25:08 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

9 comments

Charlie Parker's Yardbird Suite

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Charlie Parker

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25 people like this

Play count: 1645
Size: 6,877kb, uploaded 4/5/2011 10:11:58 AM
Genre: Jazz

I have been listening to his music for half my life - finally got around to recording one!

5 comments

Cherokee

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Ray Noble

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24 people like this

Play count: 2230
Size: 2,430kb, uploaded 11/7/2009 1:05:31 PM
Genre: Jazz

This was a kinda sleepy big band tune until Charlie Parker got hold of it.

14 comments

Clinch Mtn. Backstep

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by RalphStanley

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15 people like this

Play count: 328
Size: 4,050kb, uploaded 7/15/2012 9:26:29 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

For the posterthon thread

7 comments

Coniston Waltz

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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34 people like this

Play count: 2282
Size: 4,316kb, uploaded 2/24/2012 10:06:38 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

This tune came to me in a dream. The KIDD is playing bass, drums and mixing board here.

1 comment

Durang's Hornpipe

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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15 people like this

Play count: 1403
Size: 1,818kb, uploaded 9/22/2008 8:28:11 AM
Genre: Traditional

This is Alan Munde's version of the tune - close as I get anyway!

9 comments

For Zoe

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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22 people like this

Play count: 1482
Size: 4,171kb, uploaded 9/20/2011 8:26:56 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

For my youngest daughter - she's a musician too.

13 comments

Gavotte in G minor

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by J.S. Bach

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25 people like this

Play count: 1690
Size: 2,371kb, uploaded 1/31/2011 9:47:11 AM
Genre: Classical

My first post in this genre.

8 comments

Groovin' High

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Dizzy Gillespie

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18 people like this

Play count: 1213
Size: 6,492kb, uploaded 1/4/2011 1:02:13 PM
Genre: Jazz

A tune associated with the pioneers of bebop, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Written over the changes to the 20's pop song 'Whispering'.

3 comments

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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35 people like this

Play count: 2290
Size: 4,161kb, uploaded 12/15/2011 9:59:47 PM
Genre: Popular

I love this song

3 comments

Here There and Everywhere

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Lennon/McCartney

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37 people like this

Play count: 2730
Size: 4,356kb, uploaded 2/20/2010 4:31:24 PM
Genre: Popular

My little tribute...

7 comments

How Can You Face Me Now

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Thomas Fats Waller

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21 people like this

Play count: 880
Size: 7,433kb, uploaded 3/16/2013 1:01:02 PM
Genre: Jazz

In topics:
How can you face me now

This is an old "Fats" Waller song that I found on Bela's first CD. Uke, banjo, guitar and rhythm track.

11 comments

Jessica (Allman Bros.)

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Dickey Betts

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29 people like this

Play count: 2141
Size: 6,885kb, uploaded 5/4/2010 1:35:29 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

I have played this in various electric bands over the years and now I've come full circle I wanted to arrange it for acoustic instruments. I am playing banjo (starting out) Kidd is on banjo, bass, drums, R guitar.

8 comments

Just Friends

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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15 people like this

Play count: 1512
Size: 1,636kb, uploaded 4/23/2007 11:16:57 AM
Genre: Jazz

My interpretation of this jazz standard. I had to pick up the tempo a bit to make it work 'cos my horn has 5 strings!

8 comments

Little Rock Getaway

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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22 people like this

Play count: 1852
Size: 1,653kb, uploaded 8/30/2009 5:20:59 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

As far as I know, it was Don Reno who introduced LRG to the 5-string banjo and it has been a staple of the swing repertoire ever since.

12 comments

Little Wing

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Jimi Hendrix

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26 people like this

Play count: 1875
Size: 5,991kb, uploaded 12/19/2010 11:48:50 AM
Genre: Rock

A joint project with The KIDD and John Boulding. Kidd is on drums & bass, John is on Dobro.

7 comments

Lonesome Fiddle Blues

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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9 people like this

Play count: 152
Size: 5,269kb, uploaded 1/28/2013 9:10:50 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

Here's another one I found on my computer, I thought I should post it up here for old time's sake. It's an early collaboration from 2009.

3 comments

Lullaby in Birdland

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by George Shearing

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19 people like this

Play count: 1284
Size: 7,529kb, uploaded 5/30/2012 11:22:56 AM
Genre: Jazz

7 comments

Misty

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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25 people like this

Play count: 2175
Size: 1,819kb, uploaded 12/20/2009 3:44:39 PM
Genre: Jazz

The Errol Garner version, more or less.

5 comments

Monique

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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51 people like this

Play count: 3340
Size: 6,958kb, uploaded 8/6/2010 10:12:20 AM
Genre: Jazz

18 comments

Moonshiners Blues

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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32 people like this

Play count: 1450
Size: 5,868kb, uploaded 3/26/2013 2:37:17 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

In topics:
Moonshiners Blues (Remix)

I decided to remix this off my original video track

2 comments

Motel California

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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27 people like this

Play count: 1782
Size: 5,696kb, uploaded 9/8/2011 2:16:23 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

I didn't set out to play Hotel California, but the chords are the same - so I will call this 'a tune reminiscent of Hotel California'.

6 comments

Nashville Exit

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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24 people like this

Play count: 1730
Size: 4,161kb, uploaded 6/14/2010 9:51:02 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

© Laurence Diehl 2010
Marrying up my two musical loves - banjo and Stratocaster!
And giving a nod to the 2 guitar greats - Albert Lee and Jerry Reed.

6 comments

O'Carolans Welcome

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Turlough O'Carolan

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30 people like this

Play count: 1044
Size: 5,746kb, uploaded 1/12/2013 10:42:22 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish

9 comments

Over The Waterfall

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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20 people like this

Play count: 1345
Size: 4,306kb, uploaded 4/20/2012 11:16:52 AM
Genre: Bluegrass

2 comments

Paddy on the Turnpike

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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11 people like this

Play count: 168
Size: 3,799kb, uploaded 1/28/2013 1:53:15 PM
Genre: Bluegrass

One more from "The Vault" - last one I think.

4 comments

Pick Up The Pieces

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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8 people like this

Play count: 333
Size: 3,233kb, uploaded 3/19/2010 12:00:12 PM
Genre: Popular

Average White Band. This was a colab with The Kidd

5 comments

Prelude in D maj

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by J.S.Bach

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18 people like this

Play count: 1215
Size: 6,924kb, uploaded 7/12/2011 5:46:57 AM
Genre: Classical

Part of the lute suite BWV 998. I have also seen this written in Eb but what do I know? I think we can blame the guitar players for putting it in D (but I'm grateful).

7 comments

Raintown

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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10 people like this

Play count: 379
Size: 2,534kb, uploaded 6/22/2009 11:12:03 AM
Genre: Other

9 comments

Silver Bells

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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22 people like this

Play count: 1475
Size: 3,217kb, uploaded 11/29/2012 2:48:35 PM
Genre: Popular

I just found this on my computer. It's an early (2009) collaboration with - ahem...somebody else. You can't have too many Christmas tunes though - right?

7 comments

Silver Spire

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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21 people like this

Play count: 1608
Size: 5,009kb, uploaded 12/29/2011 8:09:35 AM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish

I learned this version from Leon Hunt

2 comments

Simplicity

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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25 people like this

Play count: 2631
Size: 1,677kb, uploaded 4/19/2009 4:39:50 PM
Genre: Ragtime

13 comments

Soldiers Joy

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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21 people like this

Play count: 427
Size: 3,098kb, uploaded 5/13/2013 8:20:13 AM
Genre: Traditional

In topics:
Travis and Laurence play Soldiers Joy

A duet with Travis Wright (SCClawman)

6 comments

Sweet Georgia Brown

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Pinkard/Bernie

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16 people like this

Play count: 1155
Size: 7,462kb, uploaded 9/15/2011 3:03:22 PM
Genre: Jazz

A collab with KIDD on drums and mixing. Fun one to improv over.

7 comments

Tangier

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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19 people like this

Play count: 816
Size: 2,206kb, uploaded 10/29/2010 8:55:12 AM
Genre: Other

© Laurence Diehl 2010
This never feels finished but I had to move on... I have been listening lately to Andalusian music and also the Oud playing of Anour Brahem. It's all in there somewhere!

5 comments

The Blackbird

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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9 people like this

Play count: 280
Size: 3,781kb, uploaded 12/7/2011 10:59:03 AM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish

A traditional Irish tune

4 comments

The Butlers Of Glen Avenue / Sliabh Russell / Cathal McConnell's

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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22 people like this

Play count: 675
Size: 7,762kb, uploaded 4/21/2013 4:39:44 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish

In topics:
Jigs from Ireland

2 comments

The Christmas Song

Posted by Laurence Diehl

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13 people like this

Play count: 497
Size: 4,514kb, uploaded 12/9/2011 9:44:50 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen

4 comments

The Emerald City

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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18 people like this

Play count: 3202
Size: 2,590kb, uploaded 3/9/2007 4:51:39 PM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish

In topics:
Pentatonic Scale Ideas.

© Laurence Diehl 2007
I named this for the city of Seattle, which I have called home for some time now. This is really the first tune I wrote that amounted to anything. Roger Ferguson on the fiddle.

9 comments

The Long and Winding Road

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by Paul McCartney

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14 people like this

Play count: 1228
Size: 7,855kb, uploaded 3/14/2011 2:20:20 PM
Genre: Popular

One of my fav Paul songs.

4 comments

Three Flat Feat

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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29 people like this

Play count: 2789
Size: 1,909kb, uploaded 1/25/2009 3:29:58 PM
Genre: Ragtime

© Laurence Diehl 2009
In Eb - hence the title. Sounds like something from the 1920's or before - just sort of wrote itself.

8 comments

Tomcat Swing

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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18 people like this

Play count: 1614
Size: 2,079kb, uploaded 3/15/2009 9:29:16 AM
Genre: Jazz

7 comments

Two-Part Invention #1

Posted by Laurence Diehl, written by J.S.Bach

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11 people like this

Play count: 837
Size: 2,602kb, uploaded 4/11/2011 10:49:32 AM
Genre: Classical

This is #1 of 14 from the ever popular Two-Part Invention series that Bach wrote as instruction materials for his students, to demonstrate "how it's done". He'd probably tell me I'm playing these all wrong

1 comment

West of Bucharest

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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26 people like this

Play count: 2410
Size: 1,511kb, uploaded 8/27/2007 11:25:31 AM
Genre: Jazz

© Laurence Diehl 2007
Since there is no category for Eastern European voodoo music I am calling it "Gypsy banjo" or maybe "Jazz"

10 comments

Yarrow Point\The Rector

Written/Posted by Laurence Diehl

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14 people like this

Play count: 1161
Size: 4,452kb, uploaded 3/27/2008 1:16:45 PM
Genre: Old Time

12 comments

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