http://www.banjohangout.org 2013 Banjo Hangout en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:04:00 CST Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:04:00 CST http://www.banjohangout.org/rss/Genres-Top-ID3.xml Another member-generated podcast of great banjo tunes. Banjo Hangout Members Top 100 Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Top 100 Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Banjo Hangout eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/29200 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:42:00 CST fergaloh fergaloh http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24602 Bit of messin around with the loop station. reels are Miss Mcleod's and Fergal O'Gara. Bit of messin around with the loop station. reels are Miss Mcleod's and Fergal O'Gara. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:12:00 CST hum hum http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22851 Traditional irish reel - lovely tune. first heard this played on a celtic harp. Traditional irish reel - lovely tune. first heard this played on a celtic harp. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:10:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30472 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:39:00 CST Davey Arthur Davey Arthur http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23011 The web tells me that this traditional sounding tune is composed and credited to Davey Arthur - Dublin born but now living in Edinburgh, Scotland. My variation has an added intro that i come back to midway to lead into a break - I play all the parts - recorded with a Zoom H2 into a laptop - ADGBD tuning - key of Dm The web tells me that this traditional sounding tune is composed and credited to Davey Arthur - Dublin born but now living in Edinburgh, Scotland. My variation has an added intro that i come back to midway to lead into a break - I play all the parts - recorded with a Zoom H2 into a laptop - ADGBD tuning - key of Dm Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:27:00 CST hum hum http://www.banjohangout.org/song/20509 Irish Reel - GCGCD tuning. Irish Reel - GCGCD tuning. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:11:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24613 Turlough O'Carolan (1670 - 1738) was influenced by Italian composers and this is one of his best such tunes. Turlough O'Carolan (1670 - 1738) was influenced by Italian composers and this is one of his best such tunes. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:13:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28627 Trad barndance. CH in regular G tuning. Clawing pretty softly around the 12th fret. Trad barndance. CH in regular G tuning. Clawing pretty softly around the 12th fret. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 05:11:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28633 Learned from Dave Hum, it&#39s my farewell piece for him. He&#39s missed on BHO. Learned from Dave Hum, it&#39s my farewell piece for him. He&#39s missed on BHO. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:11:00 CST hum hum http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22863 Traditional Irish Reel - Here I added a middle section where the tempo becomes half time to give it some variations - I played all the parts and recorded using a zoom H2 into my laptop Traditional Irish Reel - Here I added a middle section where the tempo becomes half time to give it some variations - I played all the parts and recorded using a zoom H2 into my laptop Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:10:00 CST hum hum http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23047 Irish reel played on the 5 string banjo - GDGCD tuning - capo 2nd fret, 5th string capo 7th fret - for key of Am - Recorded with a Zoom H2 into a laptop Irish reel played on the 5 string banjo - GDGCD tuning - capo 2nd fret, 5th string capo 7th fret - for key of Am - Recorded with a Zoom H2 into a laptop Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:39:00 CST Donall MacConmara Donall MacConmara http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25071 An Irish waltz included in the early 1800&#39s harp collections of Edward Bunting, who also collected many of O&#39Carolan&#39s pieces. An Irish waltz included in the early 1800&#39s harp collections of Edward Bunting, who also collected many of O&#39Carolan&#39s pieces. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:15:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24751 I learned this version from Leon Hunt I learned this version from Leon Hunt Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:09:00 CST O.D. O.D. http://www.banjohangout.org/song/28994 Just me and the banjo. My arrangement Just me and the banjo. My arrangement Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:37:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23017 Originally learned clawhammer from John Burke's Book of Old Time Fiddle Tunes for Banjo, now picked 3-finger style. Originally learned clawhammer from John Burke's Book of Old Time Fiddle Tunes for Banjo, now picked 3-finger style. Tue, 6 Sep 2011 20:51:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26411 By researching this song I&#39ve learned about the history of the Irish people. I&#39ve known the song since the 70&#39s, but didn&#39t know then I&#39d be living on the land of Irish immigrants. They came to California seeking to escape harsh conditions and ended up working hard in the mines and on farms, just like in my once-thriving community of Smartsville. For more information about this happy, hopeful tune see this week&#39s Tune of the Week . By researching this song I&#39ve learned about the history of the Irish people. I&#39ve known the song since the 70&#39s, but didn&#39t know then I&#39d be living on the land of Irish immigrants. They came to California seeking to escape harsh conditions and ended up working hard in the mines and on farms, just like in my once-thriving community of Smartsville. For more information about this happy, hopeful tune see this week&#39s Tune of the Week . Fri, 11 May 2012 05:22:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23721 Just having fun remembering words learned long ago. Just having fun remembering words learned long ago. Wed, 2 Nov 2011 05:45:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23938 In my continuing effort to study O'Carolan's works, I've found another gem of a melody, #171 in his notated songs from Donal O'Sullivan's biography Carolan,The Life, Times, and Music of an Irish Harper; and tabbed nicely in Ron Hughes O'Carolan for the 5 String Banjo book. In my continuing effort to study O'Carolan's works, I've found another gem of a melody, #171 in his notated songs from Donal O'Sullivan's biography Carolan,The Life, Times, and Music of an Irish Harper; and tabbed nicely in Ron Hughes O'Carolan for the 5 String Banjo book. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:55:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24803 This song is so pretty it's hard to imagine it's about a quarrel, but I think the landlady didn't want him to keep drinking her supply of ale, so he argues about it. At least that's what the biographic sources say. This song is so pretty it's hard to imagine it's about a quarrel, but I think the landlady didn't want him to keep drinking her supply of ale, so he argues about it. At least that's what the biographic sources say. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:17:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23015 Learned from the fiddling of Rafe Stefanini. Learned from the fiddling of Rafe Stefanini. Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:29:00 CST Chris Cooper Chris Cooper http://www.banjohangout.org/song/20012 The band asked me to work this one up and to be honest it's a million miles away from my usual style. I tried to work it up in 'open G' tuning; then changed my mind and used 'open D' tuning, then decided I wanted a low drone so started again in 'open C' capoed up to D. It's a beautiful tune and I think i've done it justice, i'm quite proud of this one, hope y'all like it. I would like to thank my beautiful mother Colleen Cooper, for a fantastic job working the recording software and all the support whilst I was working up the tune. Thanks Mum! The band asked me to work this one up and to be honest it's a million miles away from my usual style. I tried to work it up in 'open G' tuning; then changed my mind and used 'open D' tuning, then decided I wanted a low drone so started again in 'open C' capoed up to D. It's a beautiful tune and I think i've done it justice, i'm quite proud of this one, hope y'all like it. I would like to thank my beautiful mother Colleen Cooper, for a fantastic job working the recording software and all the support whilst I was working up the tune. Thanks Mum! Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:22:00 CST ERonshausen ERonshausen http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22482 Played all instruments - banjo, bass, fiddle, 6 string and mandolin Played all instruments - banjo, bass, fiddle, 6 string and mandolin Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:58:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25147 O'Carolan composed this in honor of the 4th Earl of Inchiquin, County Clare, Ireland. It sounds like a minuet until the second part, when O'Carolan's signature melody surprises are heard. O'Carolan composed this in honor of the 4th Earl of Inchiquin, County Clare, Ireland. It sounds like a minuet until the second part, when O'Carolan's signature melody surprises are heard. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:30:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/25435 A song O'Carolan wrote in honor of Dr. John Stafford, friend and patron, in celebration when he prescribed whiskey to treat depression, after the blind harpist had become depressed when another doctor had him refrain from whiskey for a medical condition. A song O'Carolan wrote in honor of Dr. John Stafford, friend and patron, in celebration when he prescribed whiskey to treat depression, after the blind harpist had become depressed when another doctor had him refrain from whiskey for a medical condition. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:43:00 CST Erbus Erbus http://www.banjohangout.org/song/22836 A couple of fiddle tunes, give me about another year, I may have them down. A couple of fiddle tunes, give me about another year, I may have them down. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:55:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23404 This was Carolan's first composition at age 21, blinded since 18 years old, and embarking for the first time on his journey as an itinerant harper. The squire at his first stop suggested he compose a song about two neighboring hills where two fairy hosts had battled. Carolan's genius for writing was thus born. This was Carolan's first composition at age 21, blinded since 18 years old, and embarking for the first time on his journey as an itinerant harper. The squire at his first stop suggested he compose a song about two neighboring hills where two fairy hosts had battled. Carolan's genius for writing was thus born. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:58:00 CST johlrich johlrich http://www.banjohangout.org/song/19826 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:20:00 CST rjs808 rjs808 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/20651 I had lots of fun mixing this piece. I'm playing banjo, flatpicked guitar, and rhythm guitar. The bass is MIDI I had lots of fun mixing this piece. I'm playing banjo, flatpicked guitar, and rhythm guitar. The bass is MIDI Sat, 5 Mar 2011 04:22:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/26413 Off to California. Double C tuning; capo at 3rd fret; 5th string to A#. Off to California. Double C tuning; capo at 3rd fret; 5th string to A#. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:05:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/24266 First played in waltz time, then as a hornpipe. First played in waltz time, then as a hornpipe. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:57:00 CST Erbus Erbus http://www.banjohangout.org/song/18701 I've been "trying" to play this tune for a while now. The key of D part is from tab, the key of G part is my own arrangement. After about the 4th take I decided to leave all the mistakes in. I've been "trying" to play this tune for a while now. The key of D part is from tab, the key of G part is my own arrangement. After about the 4th take I decided to leave all the mistakes in. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:18:00 CST chickenpickin chickenpickin http://www.banjohangout.org/song/7866 Not exactly like Tom Adams plays it. I had to change some fingering to make it easier for me to learn it. I have always wanted to learn this tune so I&#39ve been working on it now for about a week. I put a guitar and bass track in it to hide my goof ups. Not exactly like Tom Adams plays it. I had to change some fingering to make it easier for me to learn it. I have always wanted to learn this tune so I&#39ve been working on it now for about a week. I put a guitar and bass track in it to hide my goof ups. Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:15:00 CST Turlough O'Carolan Turlough O'Carolan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/23242 The second air is played first, the first air is known as a drinking song. The Irish people must have enjoyed their get-togethers! The second air is played first, the first air is known as a drinking song. The Irish people must have enjoyed their get-togethers! Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:11:00 CST LyleK LyleK http://www.banjohangout.org/song/17927 gDGBD for some up the neck clawhammer gDGBD for some up the neck clawhammer Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:45:00 CST androo androo http://www.banjohangout.org/song/6149 A quick attempt to record myself playing these two irish tunes from Tony Furtado&#39s Tab Books. Needs work! A quick attempt to record myself playing these two irish tunes from Tony Furtado&#39s Tab Books. Needs work! Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:44:00 CST Just Bill Just Bill http://www.banjohangout.org/song/13034 My version of this traditional tune combining melodic style and Scruggs style. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I&#39m on banjo and guitar. My version of this traditional tune combining melodic style and Scruggs style. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I&#39m on banjo and guitar. Wed, 20 May 2009 08:46:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/3667 3 Jigs. Wildwood. Double D tuning. 3 Jigs. Wildwood. Double D tuning. Tue, 29 May 2007 12:41:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt http://www.banjohangout.org/song/14507 My contribution to the BHO &#34tune of the week&#34 for 9/26/09. This was recorded in 1998 by Wry Whiskey, a trio I was in then with Brian Clancey on guitar and Tom Speth on bass. The banjo is my semi-fretless Paramount, tuned to open D (aDF#AD). My contribution to the BHO &#34tune of the week&#34 for 9/26/09. This was recorded in 1998 by Wry Whiskey, a trio I was in then with Brian Clancey on guitar and Tom Speth on bass. The banjo is my semi-fretless Paramount, tuned to open D (aDF#AD). Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:43:00 CST Just Bill Just Bill http://www.banjohangout.org/song/4217 I posted this in response to someone looking for an easy, Scruggs-style version of the tune. (It was tab they were looking for, but I don&#39t have any tab for this tune, so I posted an audio.) Some folks don&#39t like to capo up to 7, but in this case, I don&#39t think it sounds too high. It&#39s just a simple, straight rendition of the tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I&#39m on banjo and guitar. I posted this in response to someone looking for an easy, Scruggs-style version of the tune. (It was tab they were looking for, but I don&#39t have any tab for this tune, so I posted an audio.) Some folks don&#39t like to capo up to 7, but in this case, I don&#39t think it sounds too high. It&#39s just a simple, straight rendition of the tune. My wife, Lynn, is on bass and I&#39m on banjo and guitar. Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:50:00 CST Tomcat Tomcat http://www.banjohangout.org/song/5202 Just a tune I wrote killing time oneday. Just a tune I wrote killing time oneday. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:39:00 CST stanger stanger http://www.banjohangout.org/song/4563 I think this is in jig time- it feels like it, anyway. I thought I&#39d try to write a jig after hearing Bela do one. I originally called the tune &#39The Rose of O&#39Neil&#39, but as it developed, it started sounding more like an Irish war chant than a delicate little thing... hence the name. It could be taken both ways. I think this is in jig time- it feels like it, anyway. I thought I&#39d try to write a jig after hearing Bela do one. I originally called the tune &#39The Rose of O&#39Neil&#39, but as it developed, it started sounding more like an Irish war chant than a delicate little thing... hence the name. It could be taken both ways. Sat, 4 Aug 2007 17:44:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/3262 3 Part Irish Jig. Wildwood. D tuning 3 Part Irish Jig. Wildwood. D tuning Wed, 2 May 2007 13:29:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/287 Written back in the day by Turlough O&#39Carolan. I&#39ve been working on this for decades; I&#39ll never get it right. Wildwood. Standard D tuning Written back in the day by Turlough O&#39Carolan. I&#39ve been working on this for decades; I&#39ll never get it right. Wildwood. Standard D tuning Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:04:00 CST Rob MacKillop Rob MacKillop http://www.banjohangout.org/song/16291 From an edition I'm puuting to together for Mel Bay called The Early Irish-American Banjo. Will include tab. From an edition I'm puuting to together for Mel Bay called The Early Irish-American Banjo. Will include tab. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:13:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/245 Irish Jig. Wildwood. Double D tuning Irish Jig. Wildwood. Double D tuning Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:39:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/51 Vega 2; G tuning Vega 2; G tuning Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:02:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/2512 © Laurence Diehl 2007<br>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. © Laurence Diehl 2007<br>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. Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:51:00 CST Tomcat Tomcat http://www.banjohangout.org/song/5249 Exactly the way it was taught to me back in the 70&#39s Exactly the way it was taught to me back in the 70&#39s Tue, 2 Oct 2007 12:19:00 CST fergaloh fergaloh http://www.banjohangout.org/song/15958 Happy enough with this one sound isn't great though. It ends abrubtly as i played a reel after and made a balls of it so i cut it off. Happy enough with this one sound isn't great though. It ends abrubtly as i played a reel after and made a balls of it so i cut it off. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:02:00 CST