http://www.banjohangout.org 2013 Banjo Hangout en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 08:42:00 CST Thu, 23 May 2013 08:42:00 CST http://www.banjohangout.org/rss/Newest.xml Another member-generated podcast of great banjo tunes. Banjo Hangout Members Newest 100 Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Newest 100 Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Banjo Hangout eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30776 This one&#39s dedicated to my green-thumb daughter. It&#39s in double C tuning with the 5th string tuned down to an E. I found the pretty notes at the beginning by accident when trying to learn Paul David Smith&#39s version of Lost Indian (or Flying Indian). I was playing the notes differently than Paul and thought they sounded too good not to try a composition! This one&#39s dedicated to my green-thumb daughter. It&#39s in double C tuning with the 5th string tuned down to an E. I found the pretty notes at the beginning by accident when trying to learn Paul David Smith&#39s version of Lost Indian (or Flying Indian). I was playing the notes differently than Paul and thought they sounded too good not to try a composition! Thu, 23 May 2013 06:31:00 CST hudie hudie http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30773 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:19:00 CST Martha Scanlan Martha Scanlan http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30770 Played on a Bart Reiter Round Peak Played on a Bart Reiter Round Peak Wed, 22 May 2013 00:44:00 CST Toothless in Kentucky Toothless in Kentucky http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30769 &#39about the negative impact of smart phones on people&#39s lives. I play banjo, tambourine (chained to my left leg) and do freestyle vocals (&#39a&#34rappish&#34 thing). Inspired by smart phone distracted people walking into trees, head on traffic, hearing &#34unfriend&#34 on elevator rides AND finally, my good friend, Jeff Stamper&#39s song: &#34That Darn Cell Phone&#34, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDM_yBWs1c4 This mp3 was cut from the video on my YouTube Channel. A backing track was used. &#39about the negative impact of smart phones on people&#39s lives. I play banjo, tambourine (chained to my left leg) and do freestyle vocals (&#39a&#34rappish&#34 thing). Inspired by smart phone distracted people walking into trees, head on traffic, hearing &#34unfriend&#34 on elevator rides AND finally, my good friend, Jeff Stamper&#39s song: &#34That Darn Cell Phone&#34, found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDM_yBWs1c4 This mp3 was cut from the video on my YouTube Channel. A backing track was used. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:00 CST Steve Huber Steve Huber http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30768 My attempt, probably over my head here. My attempt, probably over my head here. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:00 CST Earl Scruggs Earl Scruggs http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30765 This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The head tension is at 1 quarter under a 10&#34 ruler or .0089 Drum Dial setting. The strings are Gibson Signature Earl Scruggs Mediums. This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The head tension is at 1 quarter under a 10&#34 ruler or .0089 Drum Dial setting. The strings are Gibson Signature Earl Scruggs Mediums. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:57:00 CST Ear; Scruggs Ear; Scruggs http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30764 This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The head tension is at 1 quarter under a 10&#34 ruler or .0089 Drum Dial setting. The strings are Gibson Signature Earl Scruggs Mediums. This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The head tension is at 1 quarter under a 10&#34 ruler or .0089 Drum Dial setting. The strings are Gibson Signature Earl Scruggs Mediums. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:00 CST Earl Scruggs Earl Scruggs http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30763 This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The head tension is at 1 quarter under a 10&#34 ruler or .0089 Drum Dial setting. The strings are Gibson Signature Earl Scruggs Mediums. This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The head tension is at 1 quarter under a 10&#34 ruler or .0089 Drum Dial setting. The strings are Gibson Signature Earl Scruggs Mediums. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:00 CST Bill Monroe Bill Monroe http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30762 alan munde&#39s version alan munde&#39s version Tue, 21 May 2013 08:27:00 CST gospelman97 gospelman97 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30761 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:02:00 CST 295bucksnort 295bucksnort http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30758 A kitchen recording I wrote several years ago. Email for lyrics.....your welcome to use it. A kitchen recording I wrote several years ago. Email for lyrics.....your welcome to use it. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:00 CST Paul Henning Paul Henning http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30753 &#34Ballad of Jed Clampett,&#34 as played by Earl Scruggs. &#34Ballad of Jed Clampett,&#34 as played by Earl Scruggs. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:26:00 CST Gillian Welch Gillian Welch http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30752 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:20:00 CST Everett Kays Everett Kays http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30750 For the Tune of the Week, 5/18/13. I listened to Everett Kays&#39 fiddling and simplified it. For the Tune of the Week, 5/18/13. I listened to Everett Kays&#39 fiddling and simplified it. Sun, 19 May 2013 13:57:00 CST Scanbran Scanbran http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30749 Arrangement by Mike Iverson, played on Cedar Mountain Model L banjo. Arrangement by Mike Iverson, played on Cedar Mountain Model L banjo. Sun, 19 May 2013 13:52:00 CST Bill H Bill H http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30748 aDADE tuning on my Tubaphone Artist with nylon strings. It took several tries to record this, each version got faster. I think I exceeded my speed limit a little bit. aDADE tuning on my Tubaphone Artist with nylon strings. It took several tries to record this, each version got faster. I think I exceeded my speed limit a little bit. Sun, 19 May 2013 11:25:00 CST W Absher W Absher http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30746 This is a song written by Walter Absher who played Mandolin, Guitar & Fiddle. We played in the Saturday Session Band together for a while in Atlanta. He&#39s a talented player and I always liked his original stuff This is a song written by Walter Absher who played Mandolin, Guitar & Fiddle. We played in the Saturday Session Band together for a while in Atlanta. He&#39s a talented player and I always liked his original stuff Sun, 19 May 2013 09:06:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30744 Sat, 18 May 2013 19:03:00 CST 1952banjo 1952banjo http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30743 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:00 CST 1952banjo 1952banjo http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30741 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:59:00 CST 1952banjo 1952banjo http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30740 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:58:00 CST 1952banjo 1952banjo http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30739 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:56:00 CST Bobby Osborne Bobby Osborne http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30738 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:40:00 CST chadhump chadhump http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30737 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:39:00 CST chadhump chadhump http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30736 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:39:00 CST chadhump chadhump http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30735 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:38:00 CST chadhump chadhump http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30734 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:38:00 CST chadhump chadhump http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30733 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:37:00 CST Chadbanjo Chadbanjo http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30732 Figured I&#39d attempt to learn this from the fiddle recordings posted on the totw...it&#39s something. Figured I&#39d attempt to learn this from the fiddle recordings posted on the totw...it&#39s something. Sat, 18 May 2013 15:52:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30731 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:51:00 CST NCjones NCjones http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30729 Lee Flood playing my HUber at R.A. Fountain, May 17th, 2013 Lee Flood playing my HUber at R.A. Fountain, May 17th, 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:38:00 CST Toothless in Kentucky Toothless in Kentucky http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30728 About the person we all hope to not be. I wrote/recorded the lyrics/banjo and tambourine. Inspired by a t.v show and is not about any person alive nor dead. About the person we all hope to not be. I wrote/recorded the lyrics/banjo and tambourine. Inspired by a t.v show and is not about any person alive nor dead. Sat, 18 May 2013 09:08:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30725 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:15:00 CST Gary W Shoe Gary W Shoe http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30724 Song about ancestors Song about ancestors Fri, 17 May 2013 20:37:00 CST Earl Scruggs Earl Scruggs http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30717 This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The strings are Gibson Mediums. This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The strings are Gibson Mediums. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:00 CST Earl Scruggs Earl Scruggs http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30716 This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The strings are Gibson Mediums. This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The strings are Gibson Mediums. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:48:00 CST Earl Scruggs Earl Scruggs http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30715 This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The strings are Gibson Mediums. This was captured using Twisted Wave on an iPod 5 and converted to MP3 with Audacity. The instrument is a 2005 Gibson RB-12, Fults 1934 straight TP, Bart Veerman 11/16&#34 bridge, and AMB medium head. The strings are Gibson Mediums. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:00 CST Pat Ballard Pat Ballard http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30714 My attempt at playing Chet Atkins style on the banjo. I learned part of this from my Dad, who may or may not have heard Bill Keith play something similar in his dorm room back in the 60&#39s, but can&#39t recall for certain. We used this tune to test out a new ribbon mic & preamp for the bass. It is very tricky to use, and we didn&#39t really get the sound quite right (at least for the solo), but we&#39ll keep at it. Personnel: Banjo - Frank M. Wing III, Double Bass - Robert Hall My attempt at playing Chet Atkins style on the banjo. I learned part of this from my Dad, who may or may not have heard Bill Keith play something similar in his dorm room back in the 60&#39s, but can&#39t recall for certain. We used this tune to test out a new ribbon mic & preamp for the bass. It is very tricky to use, and we didn&#39t really get the sound quite right (at least for the solo), but we&#39ll keep at it. Personnel: Banjo - Frank M. Wing III, Double Bass - Robert Hall Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:00 CST tofte32 tofte32 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30712 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:29:00 CST Chadman Chadman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30711 lesson 16 lesson 16 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:00 CST Dan Emmett (?) Dan Emmett (?) http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30706 The Blue Tail Fly on gourd banjo (Jeff Menzies) with percussion The Blue Tail Fly on gourd banjo (Jeff Menzies) with percussion Fri, 17 May 2013 09:36:00 CST BDCA BDCA http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30705 From a practice session From a practice session Fri, 17 May 2013 08:19:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30703 I&#39d been working on the &#34Galax lick&#34 I learned from Adam Hurt, then turned to a Brad Leftwich arrangement of Tommy Jarrel&#39s Backstep Cindy, and finally figured out how to insert that little phrase into a TOTW, Granny Went to Meeting. Other people have different names for the Galax lick, but it&#39s still a convenient way to identify a familiar pattern of fingering and timing. I&#39d been working on the &#34Galax lick&#34 I learned from Adam Hurt, then turned to a Brad Leftwich arrangement of Tommy Jarrel&#39s Backstep Cindy, and finally figured out how to insert that little phrase into a TOTW, Granny Went to Meeting. Other people have different names for the Galax lick, but it&#39s still a convenient way to identify a familiar pattern of fingering and timing. Fri, 17 May 2013 05:55:00 CST xnavyguy xnavyguy http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30700 For the past couple of years, I have been doing live recordings of a local central Texas Band. Recordings at various venues for purposes of generating a new CD that the band can sell at some of the regional festivals where they play. We just finished the master CD. This will be track 1 of the CD. This cut was recorded at Threadgill&#39s restaurant here in Austin, during one of their weekly Sunday bluegrass brunches. The banjo is a Chuck Lee Custom, fitted with a plywood Pete Seeger, Stu Jamieson designed bridge. For the past couple of years, I have been doing live recordings of a local central Texas Band. Recordings at various venues for purposes of generating a new CD that the band can sell at some of the regional festivals where they play. We just finished the master CD. This will be track 1 of the CD. This cut was recorded at Threadgill&#39s restaurant here in Austin, during one of their weekly Sunday bluegrass brunches. The banjo is a Chuck Lee Custom, fitted with a plywood Pete Seeger, Stu Jamieson designed bridge. Thu, 16 May 2013 17:14:00 CST Westvon Westvon http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30698 Thu, 16 May 2013 15:06:00 CST Ron Stewart Ron Stewart http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30697 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:16:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30696 Thu, 16 May 2013 03:51:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30695 Thu, 16 May 2013 03:50:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30694 Thu, 16 May 2013 03:50:00 CST Laxgoalie242 Laxgoalie242 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30690 1st track off the record, &#34Lady Nora.&#34 1st track off the record, &#34Lady Nora.&#34 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:56:00 CST NCjones NCjones http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30688 Sample Sound file on my Huber VRB-3 Huber strings & Original Snuffy Smith bridge. Sample Sound file on my Huber VRB-3 Huber strings & Original Snuffy Smith bridge. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:57:00 CST John D John D http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30687 Original tune. CH. Vega 2. G tuning, but tuned low: eBEG#B Original tune. CH. Vega 2. G tuning, but tuned low: eBEG#B Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30685 Wed, 15 May 2013 03:34:00 CST pcfive pcfive http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30684 Wed, 15 May 2013 03:33:00 CST xnavyguy xnavyguy http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30683 I have no idea about the title of this selection. I was doing some recording at a friends house last year and, while the band was taking a break, my friend Chuck Middleton was playing this on his new Gold Tone Cello banjo on which, I had earlier fitted a Pete Seeger (Stu Jamieson designed) style bridge that I had built out of plywood. It&#39s a mono recording but I delayed the right channel 50 milliseconds to add a bit of &#34character&#34. I just love the sound of this banjo in this context. I have no idea about the title of this selection. I was doing some recording at a friends house last year and, while the band was taking a break, my friend Chuck Middleton was playing this on his new Gold Tone Cello banjo on which, I had earlier fitted a Pete Seeger (Stu Jamieson designed) style bridge that I had built out of plywood. It&#39s a mono recording but I delayed the right channel 50 milliseconds to add a bit of &#34character&#34. I just love the sound of this banjo in this context. Wed, 15 May 2013 02:40:00 CST BanjoJeff BanjoJeff http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30681 Audio from the performance video. Played on my RK-35. This is based on a J.D. Crowe version of Earl Scrugg&#39s version... I think. Audio from the performance video. Played on my RK-35. This is based on a J.D. Crowe version of Earl Scrugg&#39s version... I think. Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:00 CST BDCA BDCA http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30680 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:09:00 CST BDCA BDCA http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30679 From s live recoding at O&#39Neill&#39s Pub. Tommy Courtney (from Dublin) on Guitar From s live recoding at O&#39Neill&#39s Pub. Tommy Courtney (from Dublin) on Guitar Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:00 CST steve617 steve617 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30677 This is a version played by my banjo teacher Glen Rose. I&#39m currently working on. This is a version played by my banjo teacher Glen Rose. I&#39m currently working on. Tue, 14 May 2013 07:06:00 CST Jim Reed Jim Reed http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30676 Jim has posted his incredible music again after a time away from BHO. This is one he wrote a while back and I&#39m inspired to try and learn it now. The notes flow. A poet could describe its beauty better than I! Jim has posted his incredible music again after a time away from BHO. This is one he wrote a while back and I&#39m inspired to try and learn it now. The notes flow. A poet could describe its beauty better than I! Tue, 14 May 2013 06:20:00 CST Gary W Shoe Gary W Shoe http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30675 Country Rock with Banjo lead Country Rock with Banjo lead Tue, 14 May 2013 06:12:00 CST Deaf Lester Crawdad Deaf Lester Crawdad http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30674 Played on my gut-string tackhead fretless 5-string with a 14&#34 goatskin head. Tuned to open A: E-A-E-A-C# 5th to 1st. Played on my gut-string tackhead fretless 5-string with a 14&#34 goatskin head. Tuned to open A: E-A-E-A-C# 5th to 1st. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:40:00 CST Cannon. Cannon. http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30673 During The Vietnam War, The &#39&#39Red Garter &#39&#39at&#39&#39 The Texas Tavern in Sydney,&#39&#39 was set up to entertain U.S troops on R&R leave, Down Under . With a foot tappin&#39 banjo band , lots to drink, and wild wild women , it was all a bloke could ask for. Here&#39s a couple of tracks off an LP, I aranged back in 1970 called &#39&#39The Red Garter Revue&#39&#39-- They were wild times !!! During The Vietnam War, The &#39&#39Red Garter &#39&#39at&#39&#39 The Texas Tavern in Sydney,&#39&#39 was set up to entertain U.S troops on R&R leave, Down Under . With a foot tappin&#39 banjo band , lots to drink, and wild wild women , it was all a bloke could ask for. Here&#39s a couple of tracks off an LP, I aranged back in 1970 called &#39&#39The Red Garter Revue&#39&#39-- They were wild times !!! Mon, 13 May 2013 20:55:00 CST DeSylva-Green-Henderson DeSylva-Green-Henderson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30672 During The Vietnam War, The &#39&#39Red Garter &#39&#39at The&#39&#39 Texas Tavern in Sydney,&#39&#39 was set up to entertain U.S troops on R&R leave, Down Under . With a foot tappin&#39 banjo band , lots to drink, and wild wild women , it was all a bloke could ask for. Here&#39s a couple of tracks off an LP, I aranged back in 1970 called &#39&#39The Red Garter Revue&#39&#39-- They were wild times !!! During The Vietnam War, The &#39&#39Red Garter &#39&#39at The&#39&#39 Texas Tavern in Sydney,&#39&#39 was set up to entertain U.S troops on R&R leave, Down Under . With a foot tappin&#39 banjo band , lots to drink, and wild wild women , it was all a bloke could ask for. Here&#39s a couple of tracks off an LP, I aranged back in 1970 called &#39&#39The Red Garter Revue&#39&#39-- They were wild times !!! Mon, 13 May 2013 20:44:00 CST Laurence Diehl Laurence Diehl http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30669 A duet with Travis Wright (SCClawman) A duet with Travis Wright (SCClawman) Mon, 13 May 2013 08:20:00 CST Conrad and Robinson Conrad and Robinson http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30668 Exploring some single string jazz technique with this 1920&#39s jazz standard. Exploring some single string jazz technique with this 1920&#39s jazz standard. Sun, 12 May 2013 22:58:00 CST mixmkr mixmkr http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30667 Sun, 12 May 2013 19:45:00 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 Joe Morley Joe Morley http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30661 One of the most fascinating things about Joe Morley is that, due to the fact that his carreer as a famous banjoist spanned about 50 years, he went through a number of musical fashions and styles, and his music adapted to suit them. His distinct style of Classic Banjo playing proved equally suited to ragtime, oriental foxtrot and jazz, as it was to the earlier forms of music he played. This runs contrary to the stereotypical view of Classic banjo peddled by many contemporary documentaries, which would divide banjo history into cut-and-dried &#34periods&#34. Shuffle Along was one of the great musical hits of the 1920s. The first all-black musical show, written and performed by African Americans, Shuffle Along embodied all things jazz and it was a smash hit when it premiered on May 23rd 1921. Even though there is no date on the Morley composition, it is very likely that he was inspired by the show to write this jazzy swing number in the 1920&#39s. Everything points to the fact that this became one of his most popular numbers -- young William J. Ball recalled hearing him play it at the 1931 banjo rally, and the minutes of the London Banjo Club record it as one of the last pieces he performed in September, 1937, shortly before his death. This solo is another example of Joe Morley&#39s remarkable versatility as a banjoist and a composer, as well as the extreme adaptability of Classic Banjo as a playing style. The success of this composition endures to this day, as it was also recently adapted for guitar by Richard Yates. This style of playing is known as Classic style banjo. For more information visit: http://classic-banjo.ning.com/ One of the most fascinating things about Joe Morley is that, due to the fact that his carreer as a famous banjoist spanned about 50 years, he went through a number of musical fashions and styles, and his music adapted to suit them. His distinct style of Classic Banjo playing proved equally suited to ragtime, oriental foxtrot and jazz, as it was to the earlier forms of music he played. This runs contrary to the stereotypical view of Classic banjo peddled by many contemporary documentaries, which would divide banjo history into cut-and-dried &#34periods&#34. Shuffle Along was one of the great musical hits of the 1920s. The first all-black musical show, written and performed by African Americans, Shuffle Along embodied all things jazz and it was a smash hit when it premiered on May 23rd 1921. Even though there is no date on the Morley composition, it is very likely that he was inspired by the show to write this jazzy swing number in the 1920&#39s. Everything points to the fact that this became one of his most popular numbers -- young William J. Ball recalled hearing him play it at the 1931 banjo rally, and the minutes of the London Banjo Club record it as one of the last pieces he performed in September, 1937, shortly before his death. This solo is another example of Joe Morley&#39s remarkable versatility as a banjoist and a composer, as well as the extreme adaptability of Classic Banjo as a playing style. The success of this composition endures to this day, as it was also recently adapted for guitar by Richard Yates. This style of playing is known as Classic style banjo. For more information visit: http://classic-banjo.ning.com/ Sun, 12 May 2013 07:18:00 CST Doug Dillard Doug Dillard http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30658 Audio Track from my performance video. Played on my RK-35. Audio Track from my performance video. Played on my RK-35. Sat, 11 May 2013 12:40:00 CST mwc9725e mwc9725e http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30655 Just fooling around to see how this style of 5-string banjo playing might sound. Just fooling around to see how this style of 5-string banjo playing might sound. Sat, 11 May 2013 10:48:00 CST Deaf Lester Crawdad Deaf Lester Crawdad http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30650 Traditional. I like it best in the key of D where the high part goes *way* up there. :) Traditional. I like it best in the key of D where the high part goes *way* up there. :) Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 CST Vess L Ossman Vess L Ossman http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30649 I have recorded this backup track at the tempo I usually play the piece. Feel free to use it for your practice sessions, recordings or live performances -- and if you have found this useful, please let me know! I&#39m always glad to be of service. I have recorded this backup track at the tempo I usually play the piece. Feel free to use it for your practice sessions, recordings or live performances -- and if you have found this useful, please let me know! I&#39m always glad to be of service. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:49:00 CST keith -15 sound cloud keith -15 sound cloud http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30648 Cripple Creek with a couple of variations Cripple Creek with a couple of variations Fri, 10 May 2013 00:11:00 CST Pluckin Mutha Pluckin Mutha http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30647 K-W Stringband version from 1968. Our lead vocalist and Guitarist doing a solo version of Diamond Joe a la Ramblin Jack Elliot. K-W Stringband version from 1968. Our lead vocalist and Guitarist doing a solo version of Diamond Joe a la Ramblin Jack Elliot. Thu, 9 May 2013 18:48:00 CST Charles Hardin (Buddy Holly) & Norman Petty Charles Hardin (Buddy Holly) & Norman Petty http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30645 Sort of. CH. Vega 2. Double C; tuned low. Sort of. CH. Vega 2. Double C; tuned low. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:57:00 CST stillsky29 stillsky29 http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30644 recording with the Cherry PIckers composed by me recording with the Cherry PIckers composed by me Thu, 9 May 2013 10:56:00 CST Lorenzo Suárez Lorenzo Suárez http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30643 So I was researching on early fretted instrument ensemble traditions in the late 19th century and I stumbled upon this little gem. This obscure piece of music, written as a piano reduction to be arranged for ensembles (presumably marching bands) is a delightful march in the Spanish style written by a music teacher and businessman who worked in Jaén, Spain, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The title seems to indicate that he organised some sort of musical pageant or contest in his hometown, though I have not found any further information on this subject. He was apparently a representative of Heinrich Zimmermann of Leipzig, one of the foremost German musical instrument makers at the time. When I saw the score I felt it would make a great ensemble piece for banjos, so I arranged it for one first banjo, one second banjo and one cello banjo. The piece is surprisingly effective, with a nice exotic sound, and my arrangement only requires knowledge of a few easy chords in the keys of G and C. I would like to dedicate this performance and arrangement to the under-appreciated banjo legend, Alan V. Middleton, and to his Spanish alter-ego &#34Alonso Medio&#34, the pen name under which he published a number of books and music for the guitar. This style of playing is known as Classic style banjo. For more information visit: http://classic-banjo.ning.com/ So I was researching on early fretted instrument ensemble traditions in the late 19th century and I stumbled upon this little gem. This obscure piece of music, written as a piano reduction to be arranged for ensembles (presumably marching bands) is a delightful march in the Spanish style written by a music teacher and businessman who worked in Jaén, Spain, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The title seems to indicate that he organised some sort of musical pageant or contest in his hometown, though I have not found any further information on this subject. He was apparently a representative of Heinrich Zimmermann of Leipzig, one of the foremost German musical instrument makers at the time. When I saw the score I felt it would make a great ensemble piece for banjos, so I arranged it for one first banjo, one second banjo and one cello banjo. The piece is surprisingly effective, with a nice exotic sound, and my arrangement only requires knowledge of a few easy chords in the keys of G and C. I would like to dedicate this performance and arrangement to the under-appreciated banjo legend, Alan V. Middleton, and to his Spanish alter-ego &#34Alonso Medio&#34, the pen name under which he published a number of books and music for the guitar. This style of playing is known as Classic style banjo. For more information visit: http://classic-banjo.ning.com/ Thu, 9 May 2013 08:40:00 CST JanetB JanetB http://www.banjohangout.org/song/30642 In learning some tunes in the Cumberland Gap/Sandy River Belle tuning I wrote a little tune. It has a darkish sound so I named it after a neat place where big boulders form a little cave where the grandkids like to climb around. I checked later and realized I wrote it in the Aeolian mode in the key of G, played on a Mac Traynham Whyte Laydie openback. In learning some tunes in the Cumberland Gap/Sandy River Belle tuning I wrote a little tune. It has a darkish sound so I named it after a neat place where big boulders form a little cave where the grandkids like to climb around. I checked later and realized I wrote it in the Aeolian mode in the key of G, played on a Mac Traynham Whyte Laydie openback. Thu, 9 May 2013 05:40:00 CST