Posted by JanetB, written by Bert Payne
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Size: 2,128kb, uploaded 10/10/2016 1:10:13 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
For the old-time Tune of the Week, 10/7/16, the amazing duo of Spencer and Rains have released this tune on their DVD/CD "The Spotted Pony." Not much is known here about its author, a fiddler from Kansas named Bert Payne born in 1873. I was able to use Ken Torke's tab to learn the tune and added some cello banjo picked accompaniment. If you don't know what a snagboat is check out this TOTW for some info and pictures.
4 comments on “Mississippi Snagboat (TOTW)”
rickhayes Says:
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 @12:31:07 PM
Cheery tune, nicely played.
VancePants Says:
Friday, October 21, 2016 @9:46:53 AM
Rollin' down the mighty Mississip... ah!
banjukebox Says:
Sunday, October 23, 2016 @9:14:10 AM
Gotta learn this one! Nice tune.
JanetB Says:
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 @8:39:58 AM
I'd never heard of a snag boat, but had heard of snags in the rivers -- like fallen trees across a highway at night. Thanks for commenting!
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