http://www.banjohangout.org 2013 Banjo Hangout en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:00 CST Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:00 CST http://www.banjohangout.org/rss/Genres-Top-ID10.xml Another member-generated podcast of great banjo tunes. Banjo Hangout Members Top 100 Old Time Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Top 100 Old Time Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Banjo Hangout eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30817 Banjo, Fiddle, and guitar on this awesome tune. still pretty new at fiddling, so go easy on me, but any advice, and constructive criticism is welcome! Banjo, Fiddle, and guitar on this awesome tune. still pretty new at fiddling, so go easy on me, but any advice, and constructive criticism is welcome! Mon, 27 May 2013 11:04:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30811 For the Tune of the Week, 5/24/13, from the fiddling of Pappy Taylor of Illinois. For the Tune of the Week, 5/24/13, from the fiddling of Pappy Taylor of Illinois. Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 CST slc slc http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30586 Stefan Curl, banjo and fiddle. The tune is Boatin&#39 up Sandy, from Snake Chapman&#39s CD Walnut Gap. It&#39s SO different than the usual version! This is mostly me experimenting with a home audio mixer, with Audacity on my computer (thus the fumbling at the beginning especially, and the amateur fiddle playing). Stefan Curl, banjo and fiddle. The tune is Boatin&#39 up Sandy, from Snake Chapman&#39s CD Walnut Gap. It&#39s SO different than the usual version! This is mostly me experimenting with a home audio mixer, with Audacity on my computer (thus the fumbling at the beginning especially, and the amateur fiddle playing). Fri, 3 May 2013 10:28:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29675 For TOTW Feb 15, 2013 For TOTW Feb 15, 2013 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:14:00 CST Matt Buckley Matt Buckley http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16990 Matt on banjo, Pete Sutherland on fiddle and Tim Cummings on Scottish Border Pipes Matt on banjo, Pete Sutherland on fiddle and Tim Cummings on Scottish Border Pipes Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:46:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28600 **No Banjo** Please don&#39t shoot me -- but who else am I supposed to share this with? Recorded with a &#34High-Strung&#34 Larrivee Parlor Guitar. **No Banjo** Please don&#39t shoot me -- but who else am I supposed to share this with? Recorded with a &#34High-Strung&#34 Larrivee Parlor Guitar. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:58:00 CST ZEPP ZEPP http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27943 The first MP3 I ever did. In 2002, a student asked me to record this for him, and I shared it on BANJO-L. The first MP3 I ever did. In 2002, a student asked me to record this for him, and I shared it on BANJO-L. Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:05:00 CST rudy rudy http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25895 A bit of playing around with a 11&#34 hide head Dobson completed March 2012. A bit of playing around with a 11&#34 hide head Dobson completed March 2012. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:11:00 CST Joe Blalock Joe Blalock http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22000 A beautiful tune. Listen to James Bryan's version on Bob Carlin's Banging and Sawing CD. A beautiful tune. Listen to James Bryan's version on Bob Carlin's Banging and Sawing CD. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:33:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29648 The similarity of these tunes&#39 beginnings inspired me to combine them as a medley. The similarity of these tunes&#39 beginnings inspired me to combine them as a medley. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:20:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26621 Ric Hollander - Played on the Singletree. Arrangement and performance copyright 2012 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - Played on the Singletree. Arrangement and performance copyright 2012 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:48:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23788 Ric Hollander - My arrangement of these two tunes. Played as a medley. Tuning: gCGDG capo 3rd. Banjo: Romero - Arrangement and performance copyright 2011 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - My arrangement of these two tunes. Played as a medley. Tuning: gCGDG capo 3rd. Banjo: Romero - Arrangement and performance copyright 2011 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:10:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30896 For the Tune of the Week, 5/31/13. The story of the tune is sad, so its beauty is bittersweet. A husband came home and his wife was gone--whether taken by Indians or Union soldiers is unknown, but both tales are given as the tune&#39s history. I&#39m playing it in Adam Hurt&#39s tuning (fDGCD). You can download for free a new CD by Chance McCoy with Adam and others on the link in the TOTW (or you can leave a tip). There are good liner notes, too. For the Tune of the Week, 5/31/13. The story of the tune is sad, so its beauty is bittersweet. A husband came home and his wife was gone--whether taken by Indians or Union soldiers is unknown, but both tales are given as the tune&#39s history. I&#39m playing it in Adam Hurt&#39s tuning (fDGCD). You can download for free a new CD by Chance McCoy with Adam and others on the link in the TOTW (or you can leave a tip). There are good liner notes, too. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:32:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28354 I first learned this clawhammer, then recorded it 3-finger picking, now am re-learning it for clawhammer. It&#39s tuned to double C. I first learned this clawhammer, then recorded it 3-finger picking, now am re-learning it for clawhammer. It&#39s tuned to double C. Sat, 3 Nov 2012 09:53:00 CST Owen 'Snake' Chapman Owen 'Snake' Chapman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30462 This original song by Owen &#39Snake&#39 Chapman is named after a mountain feature close to his home in Letcher County, Kentucky. He wrote many tunes and reminds me of Banjo Hangout&#39s Jim Reed from Pike County, Kentucky who also wrote many tunes and played with Owen. This original song by Owen &#39Snake&#39 Chapman is named after a mountain feature close to his home in Letcher County, Kentucky. He wrote many tunes and reminds me of Banjo Hangout&#39s Jim Reed from Pike County, Kentucky who also wrote many tunes and played with Owen. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:20:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30552 For the Tune of the Week, April 26, 2013. For the Tune of the Week, April 26, 2013. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:03:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29396 A little more experimental multi tracking with banjo, mandolin, and octave mandolin on a really great song. Loosely based on Fuzzy Mountain String Band. A little more experimental multi tracking with banjo, mandolin, and octave mandolin on a really great song. Loosely based on Fuzzy Mountain String Band. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:38:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23020 This is another tune I recorded with fiddler Matt McConeghy, from Providence, Rhode Island, at the Fiddlin&#39 Bear Old-Time Musicians&#39 Gathering at Lake Genero Park, in Hamlin, Pennsylvania over Labor Day weekend. This is a West Virginia fiddle tune that comes from Wilson Douglas, among others. The banjo is tuned to open D. This is another tune I recorded with fiddler Matt McConeghy, from Providence, Rhode Island, at the Fiddlin&#39 Bear Old-Time Musicians&#39 Gathering at Lake Genero Park, in Hamlin, Pennsylvania over Labor Day weekend. This is a West Virginia fiddle tune that comes from Wilson Douglas, among others. The banjo is tuned to open D. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 10:04:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29896 Learned from Luther Strong in the Library of Congress. This tune was claimed to have earned him $500 in fiddle contest wins. Reading about him in Stephen Wade&#39s book The Beautiful Music Around Us reveals much about Mr. Strong&#39s life and music. Learned from Luther Strong in the Library of Congress. This tune was claimed to have earned him $500 in fiddle contest wins. Reading about him in Stephen Wade&#39s book The Beautiful Music Around Us reveals much about Mr. Strong&#39s life and music. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 18:03:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30665 For the Tune of the Week 5/13/13, based on Tommy Jarrell&#39s fiddling. It&#39s different from the tune as I learned it growing up. Played on my Bart Reiter Whyte Laydie in the tuning eDGBD. For the Tune of the Week 5/13/13, based on Tommy Jarrell&#39s fiddling. It&#39s different from the tune as I learned it growing up. Played on my Bart Reiter Whyte Laydie in the tuning eDGBD. Sun, 12 May 2013 18:07:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22972 Ric Hollander - My fingerstyle arrangement of this great old-time tune. Accompanied by upright bass. Arrangement: Copyright 2011 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - My fingerstyle arrangement of this great old-time tune. Accompanied by upright bass. Arrangement: Copyright 2011 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Sat, 3 Sep 2011 09:45:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29717 A bit of a jumbled mess of multi-track recording here... a mix of 2-finger thumb lead picking, some clawhammer on a gourd banjo, a touch of uke and my awkward voice creaking away. I love this song, and always get a giggle out of picturing a happy, grinning family rootin&#39 out, skinning and frying up some groundhogs. A bit of a jumbled mess of multi-track recording here... a mix of 2-finger thumb lead picking, some clawhammer on a gourd banjo, a touch of uke and my awkward voice creaking away. I love this song, and always get a giggle out of picturing a happy, grinning family rootin&#39 out, skinning and frying up some groundhogs. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:07:00 CST vrteach vrteach http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16287 Dibs on Needlcase for a TOTW! Dibs on Needlcase for a TOTW! Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:53:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28095 John Salyer of Kentucky is credited most with this song. Pete Sutherland&#39s slow version on &#34Banjo Gathering&#34 inspired me to learn it, listening both to his 3-finger picking and the original fiddle recording of Salyer in 1940. Thus I&#39m playing it slow first, then fast; picking, then clawhammer. John Salyer of Kentucky is credited most with this song. Pete Sutherland&#39s slow version on &#34Banjo Gathering&#34 inspired me to learn it, listening both to his 3-finger picking and the original fiddle recording of Salyer in 1940. Thus I&#39m playing it slow first, then fast; picking, then clawhammer. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:28:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21880 Ric Hollander - My arrangement of one of my favorite old-time tunes - Sally in the Garden. Accompanied by upright bass. Arrangement/Performance - Copyright 2011 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - My arrangement of one of my favorite old-time tunes - Sally in the Garden. Accompanied by upright bass. Arrangement/Performance - Copyright 2011 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:58:00 CST tomberghan tomberghan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18271 Tom Berghan: Waynesboro, 4 string banjo, Gold Tone IT-250, GDAE, recorded August 26, 2010 Tom Berghan: Waynesboro, 4 string banjo, Gold Tone IT-250, GDAE, recorded August 26, 2010 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:29:00 CST Adam Kiesling Adam Kiesling http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30223 This is another one from Corpse Reviver, a group I play with that focuses on the music found on the Anthology of American Folk Music. I&#39m on the banjo (in double D), Jillian Rae is on the fiddle and is also singing, and Mikkel Beckman is on the percussion. This is another one from Corpse Reviver, a group I play with that focuses on the music found on the Anthology of American Folk Music. I&#39m on the banjo (in double D), Jillian Rae is on the fiddle and is also singing, and Mikkel Beckman is on the percussion. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:57:00 CST kevinwholmes kevinwholmes http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30589 &#34Waynesboro/Old Jawbone&#34, 2-finger style, Bart Reiter Standard banjo, gDGBD. &#34Waynesboro/Old Jawbone&#34, 2-finger style, Bart Reiter Standard banjo, gDGBD. Fri, 3 May 2013 16:32:00 CST mworden mworden http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30042 A traditional fiddle tune from West Virginia A traditional fiddle tune from West Virginia Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:08:00 CST Banjowik Banjowik http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26835 First recordings of Melbourne/Geelong based quartet Paupers Abbey All tracks on the first take. Lineup: Fidel Monk Guitar/Vocals/Yodelling Claire Johnstone Fiddle/Vocals/Aesthetics Link &#34Dusty&#34 Miller Banjo/Dad Jokes Quinn Monk Accordion/K-pop Special Guest Matisse Schubert Fiddle/Harmonica/Poultry First recordings of Melbourne/Geelong based quartet Paupers Abbey All tracks on the first take. Lineup: Fidel Monk Guitar/Vocals/Yodelling Claire Johnstone Fiddle/Vocals/Aesthetics Link &#34Dusty&#34 Miller Banjo/Dad Jokes Quinn Monk Accordion/K-pop Special Guest Matisse Schubert Fiddle/Harmonica/Poultry Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:56:00 CST RatLer RatLer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28330 Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:21:00 CST slc slc http://www.banjohangout.org/song/20347 This is an 'American' version. I learned this from Nancy Neithammer many years ago, and she got it from the playing of an Illinois fiddler whose name, sadly, I've forgotten - if anyone knows please let me enlighten me. I play it somewhat 'notey', but I've never been able to reduce it to a more spare sound and have it sound right. It *could* be simplified but then it just doesn't sound like itself. Funny how some tunes are like that - they really seem to *want* to be played a certain way... That high note pull-off in the first part? On the fiddle, it's played as a quick *down* slide then open, and really suggests the plaintive coo of a dove or, well, cuckoo. It isn't clear enough on the banjo so I don't try it. This is an 'American' version. I learned this from Nancy Neithammer many years ago, and she got it from the playing of an Illinois fiddler whose name, sadly, I've forgotten - if anyone knows please let me enlighten me. I play it somewhat 'notey', but I've never been able to reduce it to a more spare sound and have it sound right. It *could* be simplified but then it just doesn't sound like itself. Funny how some tunes are like that - they really seem to *want* to be played a certain way... That high note pull-off in the first part? On the fiddle, it's played as a quick *down* slide then open, and really suggests the plaintive coo of a dove or, well, cuckoo. It isn't clear enough on the banjo so I don't try it. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:00:00 CST banjoike banjoike http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18342 Mark Johnson banjo. Ome Jubilee. Mark Johnson banjo. Ome Jubilee. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:14:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27893 I&#39m finally learning this tune. It made a great TOTW a while back. Playing on a fretless is quite challenging and also rewarding. The gourd gives it a unique tone. Hope you enjoy! I&#39m finally learning this tune. It made a great TOTW a while back. Playing on a fretless is quite challenging and also rewarding. The gourd gives it a unique tone. Hope you enjoy! Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:31:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30335 This tune comes from Kentucky fiddler Owen &#34Snake&#34 Chapman from his Walnut Gap 1999 CD. Paul David Smith played guitar for him. Both of them mentored to BHO member Jim Reed and that&#39s how I heard about them. Hickory Leaf is the second tune if you go to the Slippery Hill website with over 1,400 tunes. This tune comes from Kentucky fiddler Owen &#34Snake&#34 Chapman from his Walnut Gap 1999 CD. Paul David Smith played guitar for him. Both of them mentored to BHO member Jim Reed and that&#39s how I heard about them. Hickory Leaf is the second tune if you go to the Slippery Hill website with over 1,400 tunes. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:54:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27740 The last night of Clifftop, Don Couchie and I sat down to pick some tunes with Ralph Roberts, an old time West Virginia fiddler who lives near the festival. Ralph knows a whole bunch of tunes that are old, old, that you rarely or never hear anyone else play. This tune, Cherry River Line, is an example of an old mountain song that has evolved into a fiddle tune. I am playing three finger style banjo, winging it as best I can, and Don is playing rhythm guitar. The last night of Clifftop, Don Couchie and I sat down to pick some tunes with Ralph Roberts, an old time West Virginia fiddler who lives near the festival. Ralph knows a whole bunch of tunes that are old, old, that you rarely or never hear anyone else play. This tune, Cherry River Line, is an example of an old mountain song that has evolved into a fiddle tune. I am playing three finger style banjo, winging it as best I can, and Don is playing rhythm guitar. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:08:00 CST vrteach vrteach http://www.banjohangout.org/song/17643 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:58:00 CST aintnobfd aintnobfd http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22209 Cool tune, but not ready for prime-time yet. I need to refine it some more. Cool tune, but not ready for prime-time yet. I need to refine it some more. Sat, 9 Jul 2011 15:21:00 CST ELWOOD ELWOOD http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23627 Redux: &#34suggestions are implimented&#34----- Feed Back Please Redux: &#34suggestions are implimented&#34----- Feed Back Please Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:40:00 CST John Prine John Prine http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24312 I originally heard this song by Dry Branch Fire Squad, and this version is very similar, with a little bit different words that are more true to original John Prine version. My wife is singing, and I am playing banjo, and her singing is obviously far superior to my banjo playing. I originally heard this song by Dry Branch Fire Squad, and this version is very similar, with a little bit different words that are more true to original John Prine version. My wife is singing, and I am playing banjo, and her singing is obviously far superior to my banjo playing. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:43:00 CST banjoike banjoike http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16998 For Wolffy. For Wolffy. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:25:00 CST jimh269b jimh269b http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21402 Fri, 6 May 2011 16:01:00 CST pickinchik pickinchik http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29867 Recorded on my Gold Tone WL-250 with a blue snowball mic set on Live Performance in Garage Band. One of my favorite songs. Recorded on my Gold Tone WL-250 with a blue snowball mic set on Live Performance in Garage Band. One of my favorite songs. Sat, 2 Mar 2013 11:09:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29935 Here&#39s my take on this classic from the fiddling of Henry Reed. I&#39m playing it in the key of G (G modal tuning) on my Lee Tubaphone, and accompanying myself with a guitar. I&#39m also using this recording to help me launch my new website dropthumb.com. I&#39d love it if you stopped by the site sometime for a visit. Here&#39s my take on this classic from the fiddling of Henry Reed. I&#39m playing it in the key of G (G modal tuning) on my Lee Tubaphone, and accompanying myself with a guitar. I&#39m also using this recording to help me launch my new website dropthumb.com. I&#39d love it if you stopped by the site sometime for a visit. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:28:00 CST Robin Clark Robin Clark http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25914 Fretless banjo and old style noter drone dulcimer Fretless banjo and old style noter drone dulcimer Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:06:00 CST Ed Haley Ed Haley http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29391 This tune comes from the repertoire of famed Kentucky fiddler Ed Haley (1883-1951). Ed Britt and I recorded this for the Tune of the Week for January 25, 2013. Ed is picking clawhammer style on his OME Columbine, in open G tuning, capoed on the second fret. I am three finger picking my semi-fretless short scale Paramount, in an A variant tuning (aEABE). This is the first recording we&#39ve made in quite awhile. This tune comes from the repertoire of famed Kentucky fiddler Ed Haley (1883-1951). Ed Britt and I recorded this for the Tune of the Week for January 25, 2013. Ed is picking clawhammer style on his OME Columbine, in open G tuning, capoed on the second fret. I am three finger picking my semi-fretless short scale Paramount, in an A variant tuning (aEABE). This is the first recording we&#39ve made in quite awhile. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:18:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29595 Clawhammer banjo (double D), High Strung Guitar and Guitar (DADGAD) Clawhammer banjo (double D), High Strung Guitar and Guitar (DADGAD) Sat, 9 Feb 2013 08:30:00 CST ScottK ScottK http://www.banjohangout.org/song/17672 From the fiddle playing of William Stepp by way of Rayna Gellert's Ways of the World CD. You can hear a recording of William Stepp playing it at the Digital Library of Appalachia From the fiddle playing of William Stepp by way of Rayna Gellert's Ways of the World CD. You can hear a recording of William Stepp playing it at the Digital Library of Appalachia Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:15:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22693 This tune comes from fiddler Art Stamper. It feels like A Dorian, but it does not use the third degree of the scale, so it is hard to say for sure. My friend Tim Rowell recorded this tune with me at Clifftop 2011 one afternoon, at his campsite. He is playing clawhammer, while I am picking three-finger style. We both first heard this on Adam Hurt&#39s inspiring Earthtones CD (engineered by BHO&#39s own Paul Roberts), but ended up going back to Stamper to learn it. This tune comes from fiddler Art Stamper. It feels like A Dorian, but it does not use the third degree of the scale, so it is hard to say for sure. My friend Tim Rowell recorded this tune with me at Clifftop 2011 one afternoon, at his campsite. He is playing clawhammer, while I am picking three-finger style. We both first heard this on Adam Hurt&#39s inspiring Earthtones CD (engineered by BHO&#39s own Paul Roberts), but ended up going back to Stamper to learn it. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:48:00 CST ELWOOD ELWOOD http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25582 Clawhammer/ guitar duet. Polymer strung Buckbee, om Martin flatop. Clawhammer/ guitar duet. Polymer strung Buckbee, om Martin flatop. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:14:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29050 A title with a good wish for the new year, also known as God Speed the Plough. A title with a good wish for the new year, also known as God Speed the Plough. Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:59:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23867 The clawhammer banjo arrangement is based on the tab from Miles Krassen's book. The clawhammer banjo arrangement is based on the tab from Miles Krassen's book. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:34:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22778 This is the last of three recordings I made with my friend Tim Rowell at Clifftop 2011. The tune comes from Art Stamper, who learned it from his father. His father reportedly learned it from a Civil War veteran, who said that it was composed at the end of the war to commemorate one of the last engagements, in Pike County, Kentucky. So to borrow on of my mother&#39s favorite expressions, this tune is &#34old, old, old. Tim is playing clawhammer style, I am picking behind him in three-finger style. This is the last of three recordings I made with my friend Tim Rowell at Clifftop 2011. The tune comes from Art Stamper, who learned it from his father. His father reportedly learned it from a Civil War veteran, who said that it was composed at the end of the war to commemorate one of the last engagements, in Pike County, Kentucky. So to borrow on of my mother&#39s favorite expressions, this tune is &#34old, old, old. Tim is playing clawhammer style, I am picking behind him in three-finger style. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:23:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21119 a duet [?] of sorts with Tom Berghan and Mark Johnson. All kinds of things going on, mostly Mark on clawhammer and uke, Tom on tenor and guitar. We threw in the kitchen sink. Key of D. a duet [?] of sorts with Tom Berghan and Mark Johnson. All kinds of things going on, mostly Mark on clawhammer and uke, Tom on tenor and guitar. We threw in the kitchen sink. Key of D. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:53:00 CST mwc9725e mwc9725e http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25453 Played using index lead 2-fingers. Played using index lead 2-fingers. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:41:00 CST RatLer RatLer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28477 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:07:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26001 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:08:00 CST aintnobfd aintnobfd http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21808 At least, this is my take on it. At least, this is my take on it. Sun, 5 Jun 2011 07:30:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23181 banjo duet with me on a low-tuned Fielding Catamount with nylgut strings, and me on high-capoed Lee Tubaphone with steel strings. both in modal tuning, can't remember the exact key/pitch as I type this. banjo duet with me on a low-tuned Fielding Catamount with nylgut strings, and me on high-capoed Lee Tubaphone with steel strings. both in modal tuning, can't remember the exact key/pitch as I type this. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:01:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer http://www.banjohangout.org/song/14784 Ric Hollander - Played on a Huss and Dalton Singltree banjo. Double C tuning (no capo). Arrangement and performance copyright 2010 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - Played on a Huss and Dalton Singltree banjo. Double C tuning (no capo). Arrangement and performance copyright 2010 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:05:00 CST Matt Buckley Matt Buckley http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16989 Matt on banjo, Pete Sutherland on fiddle and Iim Cummings on Scottish Border Pipes Matt on banjo, Pete Sutherland on fiddle and Iim Cummings on Scottish Border Pipes Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:45:00 CST banjokreken banjokreken http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16590 Here's another one my wife and I recorded. I'm playing my Fairbanks & Cole with Nylguts. Here's another one my wife and I recorded. I'm playing my Fairbanks & Cole with Nylguts. Sat, 6 Mar 2010 03:52:00 CST tomberghan tomberghan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/17756 Tom Berghan, Four String GDAE (Gold Tone IT-250) 5 String gDGCD (Chuck Lee, Vintage Ovilla_ Guitar (Sawmill) (Martin DX1) Tom Berghan, Four String GDAE (Gold Tone IT-250) 5 String gDGCD (Chuck Lee, Vintage Ovilla_ Guitar (Sawmill) (Martin DX1) Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:45:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25965 Ed Britt and I recorded this double banjo performance of the classic banjo/fiddle tune about five years ago. Ed is playing clawhammer style on his Ome, in open G tuning, capoed on the second fret; I am three-finger picking on my short scale semi-fretless Paramount, in my G Variant tuning, but tuned up a whole step (aEABE). Ed Britt and I recorded this double banjo performance of the classic banjo/fiddle tune about five years ago. Ed is playing clawhammer style on his Ome, in open G tuning, capoed on the second fret; I am three-finger picking on my short scale semi-fretless Paramount, in my G Variant tuning, but tuned up a whole step (aEABE). Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:45:00 CST mwc9725e mwc9725e http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21394 I made up some of it, borrowed some of it. I hope you like it, and thanks for listening. I made up some of it, borrowed some of it. I hope you like it, and thanks for listening. Fri, 6 May 2011 08:14:00 CST J-Walk J-Walk http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29875 Recorded at a Saturday afternoon pickin&#39 in the park jam in Tucson. Recorded at a Saturday afternoon pickin&#39 in the park jam in Tucson. Sun, 3 Mar 2013 08:17:00 CST Hilarie Burhans Hilarie Burhans http://www.banjohangout.org/song/7339 with Peggy Conant on fiddle and Mark Hellenberg on banjo uke. Another living room recording. with Peggy Conant on fiddle and Mark Hellenberg on banjo uke. Another living room recording. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:40:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27895 The very best fiddle tunes are often the plain and simple ones that you just can&#39t get out of your head. Weeks after the jam that Don Couchie and I had at Clifftop with fiddler Ralph Roberts, I find myself humming John&#39s Tune, an old time melody that Ralph learned from his grandfather. Don and I both felt that the moment spent picking that tune with Ralph was for us the best two minutes of the whole festival. Don Couchie is backing up on guitar, I am picking three finger style on my semi-fretless Tubaphone in open G. The very best fiddle tunes are often the plain and simple ones that you just can&#39t get out of your head. Weeks after the jam that Don Couchie and I had at Clifftop with fiddler Ralph Roberts, I find myself humming John&#39s Tune, an old time melody that Ralph learned from his grandfather. Don and I both felt that the moment spent picking that tune with Ralph was for us the best two minutes of the whole festival. Don Couchie is backing up on guitar, I am picking three finger style on my semi-fretless Tubaphone in open G. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:08:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30245 Played by Doc Watson, this tune was popularized at the same name in Lenoir, North Carolina--not that far from Deep Gap where Doc lived. It&#39s an interesting piece and makes quite a left hand banjo workout. Played by Doc Watson, this tune was popularized at the same name in Lenoir, North Carolina--not that far from Deep Gap where Doc lived. It&#39s an interesting piece and makes quite a left hand banjo workout. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:00:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22227 A tune preserved from a magical early morning jam I had with Marty Lebenson of Jamaica, New York, at the 2011 Harry Smith Frollic, an old time festival held in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Marty is a master of the harmonica, I&#39ve never heard old-time music played on the mouth fiddle with more skill and spirit. A tune preserved from a magical early morning jam I had with Marty Lebenson of Jamaica, New York, at the 2011 Harry Smith Frollic, an old time festival held in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Marty is a master of the harmonica, I&#39ve never heard old-time music played on the mouth fiddle with more skill and spirit. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:24:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22796 another take on this tune, this time tuned aAEAC#, with a uke along for the backup. Here it&#39s in the key of A, only because trying to reach G in that tuning turned the strings to a sloppy mess! another take on this tune, this time tuned aAEAC#, with a uke along for the backup. Here it&#39s in the key of A, only because trying to reach G in that tuning turned the strings to a sloppy mess! Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:44:00 CST Jim Reed Jim Reed http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23179 Jim surprised me with a song! Learning it lets me see into his magic and genius. He gave me permission to name it, so I did. Jim surprised me with a song! Learning it lets me see into his magic and genius. He gave me permission to name it, so I did. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:04:00 CST Jason Wilkerson Jason Wilkerson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22607 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 20:52:00 CST mworden mworden http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25149 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:39:00 CST hayesdt hayesdt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21379 Most versions of Cherokee Shuffle contain 8 measures in Part A and 10 in Part B. This one contains 10 measures in both A and B, with a return to the F#minor chord during the extra 2 measures in Part A. Some Old Timers play it this way, although it&#39s not very common. I prefer the tune played this way; gives it a more &#34Old Timey&#34 sound from my perspective. For a great fiddle/string band version of the tune played this way, see the YouTube link of the UCLA Bluegrass and Old Time String Band with special guest Tommy Stanton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-5DLDmiZro 4 tracks: Clawhammer Banjo (Gold Tone CC-OT) melody and guitar bounced to track 1; Bass track 2; Three-Finger Rhythm Banjo track 3; Hammered Dulcimer track 4. As always, with headphones/earbuds, you&#39ll be able to pick up the bass, whereas probably not with laptop speakers. Most versions of Cherokee Shuffle contain 8 measures in Part A and 10 in Part B. This one contains 10 measures in both A and B, with a return to the F#minor chord during the extra 2 measures in Part A. Some Old Timers play it this way, although it&#39s not very common. I prefer the tune played this way; gives it a more &#34Old Timey&#34 sound from my perspective. For a great fiddle/string band version of the tune played this way, see the YouTube link of the UCLA Bluegrass and Old Time String Band with special guest Tommy Stanton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-5DLDmiZro 4 tracks: Clawhammer Banjo (Gold Tone CC-OT) melody and guitar bounced to track 1; Bass track 2; Three-Finger Rhythm Banjo track 3; Hammered Dulcimer track 4. As always, with headphones/earbuds, you&#39ll be able to pick up the bass, whereas probably not with laptop speakers. Thu, 5 May 2011 11:34:00 CST banjoike banjoike http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25028 For Buffy. For Buffy. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:56:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25986 June Apple in double D tuning. June Apple in double D tuning. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:03:00 CST hudie hudie http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18660 Played on restored 100 year old banjo with skin head. Played on restored 100 year old banjo with skin head. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:20:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21794 I ran across this recording on my hard drive a couple of days ago, forgot I had it. Don Couchie came to Boston for a visit back in March, 2010, and this is one of the tunes we played in my living room, recorded on my hand-held Tascam DR-1. This tune comes originally from the repertoire of West Virginia fiddler Burl Hammons. Apparently, every time Hammons recorded it, he varied the melody a bit, which helps explain all the variations floating around. Don is on fiddle; I&#39m playing three-finger style banjo, key of G, banjo tuned gDGAD. I ran across this recording on my hard drive a couple of days ago, forgot I had it. Don Couchie came to Boston for a visit back in March, 2010, and this is one of the tunes we played in my living room, recorded on my hand-held Tascam DR-1. This tune comes originally from the repertoire of West Virginia fiddler Burl Hammons. Apparently, every time Hammons recorded it, he varied the melody a bit, which helps explain all the variations floating around. Don is on fiddle; I&#39m playing three-finger style banjo, key of G, banjo tuned gDGAD. Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:46:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23802 Clawhammer arrangement with acoustic guitar Clawhammer arrangement with acoustic guitar Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:31:00 CST Stoneface Stoneface http://www.banjohangout.org/song/13631 On my fretless Tradesman, played in DD On my fretless Tradesman, played in DD Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:32:00 CST Ho C Ying Ho C Ying http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23446 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:43:00 CST mwc9725e mwc9725e http://www.banjohangout.org/song/21104 I think it's by Ralph Stanley, but I'm not sure I think it's by Ralph Stanley, but I'm not sure Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:52:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/27622 This tune comes originally from Hazard, Kentucky fiddler Luther Strong (1892-1963), when he was recorded in 1937 for the Library of Congress by Alan and Elizabeth Lomax. This recording is from the Geezer Hill jam session that Don Couchie and I had with Tim Rowell (clawhammertim). Don is playing the fiddle, Tim is playing clawhammer style, I think in double C, capoed on 2, and I am three finger picking in open D tuning, on my semi-fretless Tubaphone. This tune comes originally from Hazard, Kentucky fiddler Luther Strong (1892-1963), when he was recorded in 1937 for the Library of Congress by Alan and Elizabeth Lomax. This recording is from the Geezer Hill jam session that Don Couchie and I had with Tim Rowell (clawhammertim). Don is playing the fiddle, Tim is playing clawhammer style, I think in double C, capoed on 2, and I am three finger picking in open D tuning, on my semi-fretless Tubaphone. Tue, 4 Sep 2012 07:33:00 CST Adam Kiesling Adam Kiesling http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18830 An old shape note tune. I first heard it on Bill Evan's album Native and Fine. Jeff Menzies tackhead banjo with gut strings. Sawmill tuning (not sure of the pitch) An old shape note tune. I first heard it on Bill Evan's album Native and Fine. Jeff Menzies tackhead banjo with gut strings. Sawmill tuning (not sure of the pitch) Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:25:00 CST carlb carlb http://www.banjohangout.org/song/10363 The banjo is tuned aEAC#E, is derived from Burl Hammons&#39 fiddling and has three Galax licks in the 1st part. The approach, to the two consecutive thumbs on the 5th string, happens in three different ways. The first is a roll across the strings, the second is a hammer on the 1st string to the 4th fret and the last is comes after a single strike on the 1st string. The banjo is tuned aEAC#E, is derived from Burl Hammons&#39 fiddling and has three Galax licks in the 1st part. The approach, to the two consecutive thumbs on the 5th string, happens in three different ways. The first is a roll across the strings, the second is a hammer on the 1st string to the 4th fret and the last is comes after a single strike on the 1st string. Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:07:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26080 BHO pickers have posted so many good versions of this great tune that I was inspired to learn it. BHO pickers have posted so many good versions of this great tune that I was inspired to learn it. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:42:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22350 Another tune from my jam with mouth harp player Marty Lebenson, from the 2010 Harry Smith Frolic, an old time gathering in Greenfield, out in the hill country of western Massachusetts. Marty really rips it up on this one. I&#39m playing my Fairbanks Whyte Laydie in open D tuning, without picks. Another tune from my jam with mouth harp player Marty Lebenson, from the 2010 Harry Smith Frolic, an old time gathering in Greenfield, out in the hill country of western Massachusetts. Marty really rips it up on this one. I&#39m playing my Fairbanks Whyte Laydie in open D tuning, without picks. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:05:00 CST MrSrubas MrSrubas http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24389 gDGBD On my Lo Gordon J200 gDGBD On my Lo Gordon J200 Sat, 3 Dec 2011 17:33:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24983 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:33:00 CST SCclawman SCclawman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24462 i love playing this song...no doubt it could be done better though!! i love playing this song...no doubt it could be done better though!! Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:21:00 CST