AMAZING GRACE

Posted by mr ron, written by John Newton

- Play count: 79

Size: 3,100kb, uploaded 5/2/2015 6:19:07 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

One of the most recorded songs ever! Here's my feeble attempt.

ANGEL BAND

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 44

Size: 2,209kb, uploaded 5/2/2015 6:30:48 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen / Playing Style: Unknown/None Chosen

A great old gospel tune. I had fun with this one

ANGELINA BAKER

Posted by mr ron, written by Stephen Foster

- Play count: 125

Size: 3,385kb, uploaded 5/2/2015 6:37:32 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

This is an antebellum piece that goes way back. I enjoy playing this one.

APPLE CIDER

Written/Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 84

Size: 1,983kb, uploaded 5/4/2015 6:13:06 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

This song was written about an actual event...somewhat exaggerated, of course. But I enjoy playing it.

AS I WENT DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 107

Size: 2,049kb, uploaded 5/10/2015 4:54:12 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

Old Time Mountain piece. Had fun doing this one.

AURA LEE

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 71

Size: 2,212kb, uploaded 5/11/2015 6:21:46 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Other

This is one of my most favorite songs. Banjo version seemed harsh, so I chose to use guitar.

BANJO MAN

Written/Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 146

Size: 1,601kb, uploaded 5/12/2015 6:01:00 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

An original tune about a banjo picker.

BANKS OF THE OHIO

Posted by mr ron

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- Play count: 133

Size: 2,903kb, uploaded 5/13/2015 5:21:43 AM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

Here's another good old traditional tune I like to play.

CRAWDAD SONG

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 108

Size: 3,632kb, uploaded 5/21/2015 5:58:37 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

Another timeless banjo song. One of my favorites.

FRED THE FROG

Written/Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 97

Size: 2,071kb, uploaded 5/24/2015 9:31:05 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

I wrote this song after moving to South Carolina. Had fun with it.

FROGGY WENT A-COURTIN'

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 89

Size: 3,763kb, uploaded 5/26/2015 8:04:23 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

Another frog song...probably the oldest. I enjoy playing this one.

GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK

Posted by mr ron, written by Henry Clay Work

- Play count: 118

Size: 4,366kb, uploaded 5/27/2015 5:06:18 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

One of the best songs ever written. I love playing it on the banjo.

GRANNY WON'T YOUR DOG BITE

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 85

Size: 1,320kb, uploaded 5/28/2015 5:04:45 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

I understand this song was played marching to battle during the Civil War and the fiddle player who played it died during the skirmish.

HAND ME DOWN MY WALKING CANE

Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 102

Size: 3,233kb, uploaded 5/29/2015 5:32:17 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Another great timeless folk song. I hope you enjoy!

HARD TIMES COME AGAIN NO MORE

Posted by mr ron, written by Stephen Foster

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- Play count: 113

Size: 3,325kb, uploaded 5/31/2015 4:28:13 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

A timeless antebellum piece. Works well with the banjo

I AIN'T GONNA FLY NO MORE

Written/Posted by mr ron

- Play count: 134

Size: 1,717kb, uploaded 6/1/2015 5:25:21 AM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

A novelty song I recently wrote about the airlines. It ain't bluegrass, country, or folk, but I had fun doing it.

INA LITTLE INDIANA COAL MINE TOWN

Written/Posted by mr ron

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- Play count: 99

Size: 3,577kb, uploaded 6/2/2015 5:57:47 AM
Genre: Folk / Playing Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style)

This song is about a little Indiana coal town where I was born and raised. We all knew Peabody Coal Company well.