Progressive Clawhammer Banjo

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Progressive Clawhammer Banjo

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Clawhammer banjoists who like to explore non-traditional genres of music such as folk, rock, jazz, blues and classical.

159 Members, Created 10/22/2011 -

Administrators: Bluesage (owner)

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WA State (amateur) Banjo Player looking to play with others

I've been playing clawhammer for a couple of years and am tired of playing alone. Is there anyone out there interested in old-time/American primitive style banjo/fiddle/string band who... Read More
From iolson 9 years ago
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Banjo on the radio, noon Jan. 6.

My stringband, Banjovi, will play a mix of oldtime, jazz, blues and rock on community radio station WDBX in Carbondale, IL. For those outside the listening area, WDBX will stream the show live.... Read More
From Lew H 9 years ago
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Michael Miles at Suwannee Banjo Camp

A note of interest to progressive pickers: Michael Miles is a new instructor at Suwannee Banjo Camp in LIve Oak FL in early March. He will be teaching classes on playing blues and rock, among... Read More
From Lew H 10 years ago
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New videos linked to this group!

Two new version of a couple of my favorite John Balch compositions plus two progressive pieces by Mary Z Cox. Check them out! Very cool...
From Bluesage 11 years ago
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Caravan

I've just posted an mp3 of my clawhammer version of the old jazz tune, Caravan, over in the sound off forum area. Although it's an old tune, I hope it's progressive... Read More
From Lew H 12 years ago
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	My Baby Thinks She's A Train - 2011 Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago: Using the banjo to establish a "signature lick" that repeats throughout the song. I get a real kick out of soloing on a bluesy song such as this one...
	Friend Of The Devil Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago: Using the long neck to create a background "wash" for a rock classic.
	County Clare - Clawhammer Banjo Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago: This tune is all sorts of fun to play. I'll be adding the tab to my website sometime in the near future...
	October Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago
MP3: Cossack Lullaby Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago
MP3: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 15 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bluesage 15 years ago: Clawhammer from south of the border! Cool...