Shoes and Stocking

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 2,286kb, uploaded 1/27/2012 5:30:44 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Learned for a TOTW January 27, 2012

Sitting by the Riverside

Written/Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 2,658kb, uploaded 1/19/2013 11:54:25 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

First song I've written on the banjo, and hopefully not the last. Coming up with a name for it was harder than writing it. Writing it was one of those times where you don't sit down and intend to write a song. You just start playing, and realize that you are writing a song, and it actually sounds half decent. I recorded the "A' part on my phone that night, and came home and wrote a "B" part the next day. I named it Sitting by the Riverside, because it's one of my favorite things to do when visiting the mountains. Particularly, I love to set up a tent next to the Davidson river and camp out for a couple of nights with a nice fire. I'd be honored if you left a comment and let me know what you think about it!

Skating on the Harbourfront (TOTW)

Posted by SCclawman, written by Chris Coole

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Size: 1,635kb, uploaded 12/11/2012 3:17:19 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Spotted Pony

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 3,021kb, uploaded 2/18/2013 1:28:13 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

St. Anne's Reel

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 2,614kb, uploaded 3/16/2014 11:40:35 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Texas

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 3,188kb, uploaded 1/17/2013 1:56:01 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

My not too original take on a song that seems to be a BHO favorite lately amongst clawhammer players. I didn't want to be left out! First version I heard of this was by Tim Eriksen, and it's probably modeled most closely after his.

The Girl I Left Behind Me

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 2,398kb, uploaded 4/7/2012 8:54:30 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

The Mummer's Jig

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 3,389kb, uploaded 12/29/2012 10:12:41 AM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

A little song I learned by the name of Mummer's Jig. Banjo, Guitar, and Fiddle

The Water Is Wide

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 3,158kb, uploaded 8/17/2012 3:26:47 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite melodies ever written. Recording includes clawhammer banjo, guitar, and a tiny tiny bit of piano.

The Wind That Shakes The Barley

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 2,532kb, uploaded 2/9/2013 8:30:59 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Clawhammer banjo (double D), High Strung Guitar and Guitar (DADGAD)

Throw The Old Cow Over The Fence

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 2,292kb, uploaded 2/12/2014 12:01:05 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Unwed Fathers

Posted by SCclawman, written by John Prine

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Size: 2,986kb, uploaded 11/29/2011 5:43:55 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

I originally heard this song by Dry Branch Fire Squad, and this version is very similar, with a little bit different words that are more true to original John Prine version. My wife is singing, and I am playing banjo, and her singing is obviously far superior to my banjo playing.

Water is Wide - With Big L (Laurence Diehl)

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 3,118kb, uploaded 9/22/2012 2:03:41 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Other

Thanks Laurence for this great addition. Honored to collaborate with you! One of my favorite songs ever gets even better!

Wayfaring Stranger

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 4,990kb, uploaded 11/20/2012 7:58:14 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Other

**No Banjo** Please don't shoot me -- but who else am I supposed to share this with? Recorded with a "High-Strung" Larrivee Parlor Guitar.

West Fork Girls

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 3,178kb, uploaded 11/8/2011 10:31:01 AM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Clawhammer arrangement with acoustic guitar

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 1,800kb, uploaded 8/20/2011 10:24:55 AM
Genre: Other / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

Whiskey Before Breakfast (nylguts)

Posted by SCclawman

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Size: 1,525kb, uploaded 2/24/2013 4:58:10 PM
Genre: Traditional / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time

A quick recording trying out the nylguts