https://www.banjohangout.org 2026 Banjo Hangout en-us Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:03:00 CST Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:03:00 CST https://www.banjohangout.org/rss/Genres-Top-ID10.xml Another member-generated podcast of great banjo tunes. Banjo Hangout Members Top 100 Old Time Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Top 100 Old Time Songs banjo songs which Banjo Hangout members have uploaded to the website. Banjo Hangout eric@banjohangout.org eric@banjohangout.org Jim Pankey Jim Pankey https://www.banjohangout.org/song/30838 Played on a Nechville Phantom. Yup.. tonering, resonator... Played on a Nechville Phantom. Yup.. tonering, resonator... Tue, 28 May 2013 23:59:00 CST blanham blanham https://www.banjohangout.org/song/33841 &#34Meg Gray&#34 from the fiddle playing of George Hawkins. Played by Bob Lanham on a Vega Tubaphone banjo. &#34Meg Gray&#34 from the fiddle playing of George Hawkins. Played by Bob Lanham on a Vega Tubaphone banjo. Sun, 20 Apr 2014 09:24:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36539 Learned from the fiddling of well-known Missourian Lonnie Robertson (1908 - 1981). I&#39m just becoming familiar with some of his work and am impressed by his smooth, clear, fast playing. Learned from the fiddling of well-known Missourian Lonnie Robertson (1908 - 1981). I&#39m just becoming familiar with some of his work and am impressed by his smooth, clear, fast playing. Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:00:00 CST Wolfgang Goatfart Wolfgang Goatfart https://www.banjohangout.org/song/44672 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 19:24:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41037 Made this banjo duet recording with Ed Britt back in November, 2014. We still play it when we go busking in Harvard Square. Made this banjo duet recording with Ed Britt back in November, 2014. We still play it when we go busking in Harvard Square. Sat, 3 Mar 2018 05:48:00 CST rickhayes rickhayes https://www.banjohangout.org/song/38373 Another rearrangement of the handful of notes I know how to play. In Double C. Another rearrangement of the handful of notes I know how to play. In Double C. Sat, 6 Feb 2016 20:36:00 CST rickhayes rickhayes https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42892 Tunaday #106 - In G Modal-f (fDGCD). Tunaday #106 - In G Modal-f (fDGCD). Sat, 16 May 2020 17:46:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43125 Rose for Polly is a pretty, 3-part song in a minor key. Perhaps it makes for a good love story -- a hopeful suitor gives her a rose, she responds sweetly, but with a bit of reservation, though continuing to offer hope. Rose for Polly is a pretty, 3-part song in a minor key. Perhaps it makes for a good love story -- a hopeful suitor gives her a rose, she responds sweetly, but with a bit of reservation, though continuing to offer hope. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:18:00 CST Stafford Harris Stafford Harris https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43268 From the CD &#34The Old Texas Fiddle, Vol. II&#34, with Howard Rains and Tricia Spencer, fiddles; Brendan Doyle, banjo; Nancy Hartness, guitar; Charlie Hartness, ukulele; Virginia Musser, bass. Recorded in December, 2014 by Mike West at the 9th Ward Pickin&#39 Parlor, Lawrence, KS. From the CD &#34The Old Texas Fiddle, Vol. II&#34, with Howard Rains and Tricia Spencer, fiddles; Brendan Doyle, banjo; Nancy Hartness, guitar; Charlie Hartness, ukulele; Virginia Musser, bass. Recorded in December, 2014 by Mike West at the 9th Ward Pickin&#39 Parlor, Lawrence, KS. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:51:00 CST Bruce Peden Bruce Peden https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39818 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 05:36:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/34540 From the fiddling of Bruce Greene who learned it from Uncle George Nicholson (born in Laurel Co., KY in 1854). This tune reminds me of another I&#39ve heard before. For some reason the tune gives me a deep sense of deja vu when Bruce plays it. It&#39s on his solo fiddle CD Five Miles of Ellum Wood. From the fiddling of Bruce Greene who learned it from Uncle George Nicholson (born in Laurel Co., KY in 1854). This tune reminds me of another I&#39ve heard before. For some reason the tune gives me a deep sense of deja vu when Bruce plays it. It&#39s on his solo fiddle CD Five Miles of Ellum Wood. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:28:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/44249 I learned this C tune from a 1931 Okeh recording of the Mississippi old time string bad the Newton County Hillbillies, featuring Alvis Massengale on fiddle. It&#39s a practice recording from a few years ago, uploaded for the 11/11/22 Old Time TOTW. I am three finger picking my 1928 Vega Tubaphone with a semi-fretless conversion neck, in double C tuning (gCGCD) I learned this C tune from a 1931 Okeh recording of the Mississippi old time string bad the Newton County Hillbillies, featuring Alvis Massengale on fiddle. It&#39s a practice recording from a few years ago, uploaded for the 11/11/22 Old Time TOTW. I am three finger picking my 1928 Vega Tubaphone with a semi-fretless conversion neck, in double C tuning (gCGCD) Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:00:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40440 This old-time Tune of the Week for 8/11/17 reminds us in melody of some other traditional songs, such as Gotta Travel On and even Worried Man Blues. The Monroe Brothers recorded this as their first ever recording in 1936 and Bill said that it was commonly sung in Kentucky at the time. This old-time Tune of the Week for 8/11/17 reminds us in melody of some other traditional songs, such as Gotta Travel On and even Worried Man Blues. The Monroe Brothers recorded this as their first ever recording in 1936 and Bill said that it was commonly sung in Kentucky at the time. Sat, 12 Aug 2017 11:41:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43223 The date hasn&#39t rung any bells yet, but the minor key sure gives it a rather melancholy feel. I listened to some vintage Piney Creek Weasels to arrange this one and used a rare Am tuning rare -- aEACE. The date hasn&#39t rung any bells yet, but the minor key sure gives it a rather melancholy feel. I listened to some vintage Piney Creek Weasels to arrange this one and used a rare Am tuning rare -- aEACE. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:47:00 CST Barry Crannell Barry Crannell https://www.banjohangout.org/song/21884 Probably another one of the very first tunes I learned from John Corzine in So. Cal. My friend and I still can&#39t resist the affectionate name &#34Sally in the Garbage.&#34 Probably another one of the very first tunes I learned from John Corzine in So. Cal. My friend and I still can&#39t resist the affectionate name &#34Sally in the Garbage.&#34 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:13:00 CST Luther Davis Luther Davis https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41430 This is the Luther Davis version of Sail Away Ladies, or at least my interpretation of it. Presented for Tune Of The Week for August 2nd, 2018. In any case a fine tune! This is the Luther Davis version of Sail Away Ladies, or at least my interpretation of it. Presented for Tune Of The Week for August 2nd, 2018. In any case a fine tune! Wed, 8 Aug 2018 20:06:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39894 For the old-time Tune of the Week, Green Willis is named for a fiddler from Willis, Virginia. It&#39s also called The Raw Recruit. When it&#39s played in slow jig time, it&#39s called Chapel Hill March. Go back far enough to Scotland and it was called Da New Rigged Ship. Lots to think about here on this cheerful tune that reminds me of a new soldier marching enthusiastically. For the old-time Tune of the Week, Green Willis is named for a fiddler from Willis, Virginia. It&#39s also called The Raw Recruit. When it&#39s played in slow jig time, it&#39s called Chapel Hill March. Go back far enough to Scotland and it was called Da New Rigged Ship. Lots to think about here on this cheerful tune that reminds me of a new soldier marching enthusiastically. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:25:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/21917 A happy song, fun to play, with images of little Appaloosas kicking up their heels. Mine was named Cookie. When I sold her, I was able to buy my Bart Reiter Whyte Laydie, so my banjo is named Cookie, too. Honestly. A happy song, fun to play, with images of little Appaloosas kicking up their heels. Mine was named Cookie. When I sold her, I was able to buy my Bart Reiter Whyte Laydie, so my banjo is named Cookie, too. Honestly. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:13:00 CST Sid Hudnall Sid Hudnall https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36709 Wed, 20 May 2015 20:13:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39792 Ric Hollander - My arrangement of Kitchen Girl. Played on the Romero with Nylgut strings. Arrangement: Copyright 2012 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - My arrangement of Kitchen Girl. Played on the Romero with Nylgut strings. Arrangement: Copyright 2012 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:37:00 CST goose goose https://www.banjohangout.org/song/28263 Tradesman fretless~ Tradesman fretless~ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:49:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41463 Frosty Morn is the old-time Tune of the Week, 8/24/18. Related to Cold Frosty Morning in some of its melody and chordal movement, here&#39s a medley of the two. The first was learned from the guitar flat-picking of Doc Watson, who I idolize. The second was learned from Miles Krassen&#39s Clawhammer Banjo book. He used Henry Reed&#39s version which he had published previously in his Appalachia Fiddle book. Sawmill tuning, playing on my Doc&#39s Banjo. Frosty Morn is the old-time Tune of the Week, 8/24/18. Related to Cold Frosty Morning in some of its melody and chordal movement, here&#39s a medley of the two. The first was learned from the guitar flat-picking of Doc Watson, who I idolize. The second was learned from Miles Krassen&#39s Clawhammer Banjo book. He used Henry Reed&#39s version which he had published previously in his Appalachia Fiddle book. Sawmill tuning, playing on my Doc&#39s Banjo. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:00:00 CST Owen "Snake" Chapman Owen "Snake" Chapman https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41150 For the old-time Tune of the Week, 4/13/18, Snake wrote this tune during a recording session and it was was recorded and kept for posterity with this title that was reminiscent of his experience as a child of being knocked down by an angry hornet. For the old-time Tune of the Week, 4/13/18, Snake wrote this tune during a recording session and it was was recorded and kept for posterity with this title that was reminiscent of his experience as a child of being knocked down by an angry hornet. Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:51:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41085 For the old-time Tune of the Week, March 23, 2018. Susannah Gal goes by other titles. This one comes from the duet CD of Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, both from the Round Peak, NC region. Their B part is unique, but they play it together and so it sounds great. Fred adds slides which I attempted to include, too. They must have had lots of fun playing together! For the old-time Tune of the Week, March 23, 2018. Susannah Gal goes by other titles. This one comes from the duet CD of Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, both from the Round Peak, NC region. Their B part is unique, but they play it together and so it sounds great. Fred adds slides which I attempted to include, too. They must have had lots of fun playing together! Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:14:00 CST Tom Berghan Tom Berghan https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39355 Early Banjo by James Hartel, Sweeney Model Belle Breezing was born in 1860 and was a nationally known Madam in Lexington, Kentucky. Belle&#39s first job began when she was 19 years old, in a brothel house maintained by Jenny Hill, which had the distinction of being the former residence of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Her final and most elaborate &#34Gentleman&#39s Club&#34 was located at 153 Megowan Street. Belle also wrote poetry. This tune, named after Belle, was first recorded in 1925 by fiddler Emmett Lundy who was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 9, 1864 Early Banjo by James Hartel, Sweeney Model Belle Breezing was born in 1860 and was a nationally known Madam in Lexington, Kentucky. Belle&#39s first job began when she was 19 years old, in a brothel house maintained by Jenny Hill, which had the distinction of being the former residence of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Her final and most elaborate &#34Gentleman&#39s Club&#34 was located at 153 Megowan Street. Belle also wrote poetry. This tune, named after Belle, was first recorded in 1925 by fiddler Emmett Lundy who was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 9, 1864 Mon, 5 Sep 2016 22:54:00 CST rickhayes rickhayes https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36718 Been awhile since I&#39ve posted something. Composed this in CH but liked the way it sounded fingerpicked better. In Double C. Been awhile since I&#39ve posted something. Composed this in CH but liked the way it sounded fingerpicked better. In Double C. Thu, 21 May 2015 19:08:00 CST mtmncobb mtmncobb https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40453 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:21:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39600 For the old-time Tune of the Week, 11/26/16, this old minstrel tune comes from Thomas F. Briggs&#39 Banjo Instructor of 1855. I&#39m playing on a Gold Tone cello banjo in order to play in the key of G, but tuned down five steps to put it in the key of D. It&#39s Thanksgiving weekend and, though we didn&#39t &#34kick up the devil,&#34 we had a very pleasant holiday. Hope you did, too. For the old-time Tune of the Week, 11/26/16, this old minstrel tune comes from Thomas F. Briggs&#39 Banjo Instructor of 1855. I&#39m playing on a Gold Tone cello banjo in order to play in the key of G, but tuned down five steps to put it in the key of D. It&#39s Thanksgiving weekend and, though we didn&#39t &#34kick up the devil,&#34 we had a very pleasant holiday. Hope you did, too. Sun, 27 Nov 2016 13:03:00 CST J-Walk J-Walk https://www.banjohangout.org/song/38070 From an excellent jam in Tucson. Dan Levenson on fiddle, Dave Firestine on mandolin, Jerry Weinert on bass, George Flink on banjo uke, Greg Smith and Jennifer Levenson on banjo, Pete Bowers and me on guitar. From an excellent jam in Tucson. Dan Levenson on fiddle, Dave Firestine on mandolin, Jerry Weinert on bass, George Flink on banjo uke, Greg Smith and Jennifer Levenson on banjo, Pete Bowers and me on guitar. Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:30:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41282 For the old-time Tune of the Week, 6/8/18, Trouble on My Mind was recorded by Kentucky fiddler John Salyer&#39s sons at home. Salyer never recorded commercially, but was an excellent fiddler. This tune is crooked in the last measure when it repeats and is unusual in having six measures in the A part and eight in the B part. For the old-time Tune of the Week, 6/8/18, Trouble on My Mind was recorded by Kentucky fiddler John Salyer&#39s sons at home. Salyer never recorded commercially, but was an excellent fiddler. This tune is crooked in the last measure when it repeats and is unusual in having six measures in the A part and eight in the B part. Fri, 8 Jun 2018 22:33:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42750 This version of Wolf Creek is from Harvey &#34Pappy&#34 Taylor (b.1894), recorded in 1974. Slowed down from the original, it makes a pretty piece in fDGCD tuning. DOI stands for Dear Old Illinois, a compilation of songs and fiddle tunes by Garry and Steve Harrison and Jo Burgess. Wolf Creek is the old-time Tune of the Week for 3/13/20. This version of Wolf Creek is from Harvey &#34Pappy&#34 Taylor (b.1894), recorded in 1974. Slowed down from the original, it makes a pretty piece in fDGCD tuning. DOI stands for Dear Old Illinois, a compilation of songs and fiddle tunes by Garry and Steve Harrison and Jo Burgess. Wolf Creek is the old-time Tune of the Week for 3/13/20. Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:51:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43257 Upload for the Old Time TOTW for December 4, 2020. The tune is generally called Too Young to Marry, but the fiddler I learned it from called it Buffalo Nickel. Upload for the Old Time TOTW for December 4, 2020. The tune is generally called Too Young to Marry, but the fiddler I learned it from called it Buffalo Nickel. Sun, 6 Dec 2020 13:58:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/26613 This recording was made in my living room in 1998; we called our trio Wry Whiskey. I&#39m picking banjo and singing, such as it is. The guitar player was Brian Clancey, who now plays in a duet with fiddler Robin Warren as Spirit Fiddle. Brian is the best back-up guitar player I ever heard, bar none. Here he is fingerpicking; we experimented a lot with the mixing together of finger style banjo and guitar. Tom Speth was the bass player; his knees have given out, and so he doesn&#39t play much music anymore, but we&#39ve gone fishing together a few times over the last several years, which is almost as much fun. This recording was made in my living room in 1998; we called our trio Wry Whiskey. I&#39m picking banjo and singing, such as it is. The guitar player was Brian Clancey, who now plays in a duet with fiddler Robin Warren as Spirit Fiddle. Brian is the best back-up guitar player I ever heard, bar none. Here he is fingerpicking; we experimented a lot with the mixing together of finger style banjo and guitar. Tom Speth was the bass player; his knees have given out, and so he doesn&#39t play much music anymore, but we&#39ve gone fishing together a few times over the last several years, which is almost as much fun. Sun, 3 Jun 2012 07:16:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40255 For the old-time Tune of the Week, 6/2/17, this is R.D. Lunceford&#39s recording from his seminal CD Drop-Thumb, 21 Clawhammer Banjo Solos. He graciously gave permission to upload it here and his tab will be included in the discussion forum for TOTW. For the old-time Tune of the Week, 6/2/17, this is R.D. Lunceford&#39s recording from his seminal CD Drop-Thumb, 21 Clawhammer Banjo Solos. He graciously gave permission to upload it here and his tab will be included in the discussion forum for TOTW. Wed, 7 Jun 2017 19:03:00 CST DelusionsOBanjer DelusionsOBanjer https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42816 Sun, 5 Apr 2020 11:08:00 CST rickhayes rickhayes https://www.banjohangout.org/song/35342 Unleashing the latest wanderings of my mind and fingers on the unsuspecting banjo public. In Double C. Unleashing the latest wanderings of my mind and fingers on the unsuspecting banjo public. In Double C. Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:19:00 CST carlb carlb https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36596 aDAde - derived from Melvin Wine&#39s fiddling. Not exactly as in my Banjo Newsletter tab of 31 years ago (February, 1984). aDAde - derived from Melvin Wine&#39s fiddling. Not exactly as in my Banjo Newsletter tab of 31 years ago (February, 1984). Mon, 4 May 2015 10:14:00 CST jack_beuthin jack_beuthin https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40558 A good ol&#39 Oscar Wright tune that I first learned from Miles Krassen&#39s Clawhammer Banjo book, but I have set here in the Half Shaved tuning (f#DADE). A good ol&#39 Oscar Wright tune that I first learned from Miles Krassen&#39s Clawhammer Banjo book, but I have set here in the Half Shaved tuning (f#DADE). Sat, 30 Sep 2017 09:05:00 CST Tom Berghan Tom Berghan https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39422 First Published in 1840. Vocal, Early Banjo, Castanets, and Donkey Jawbone First Published in 1840. Vocal, Early Banjo, Castanets, and Donkey Jawbone Mon, 26 Sep 2016 22:18:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43949 A bit of Prohibition and Depression era history here, the poor farmer couldn&#39t make enough money raising cotton. Four Cent Cotton led to raising corn instead for whiskey. Times haven&#39t changed so much, sad to say. This arrangement comes from the early recording of fiddler Lowe Stokes. A bit of Prohibition and Depression era history here, the poor farmer couldn&#39t make enough money raising cotton. Four Cent Cotton led to raising corn instead for whiskey. Times haven&#39t changed so much, sad to say. This arrangement comes from the early recording of fiddler Lowe Stokes. Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:20:00 CST RG RG https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40437 My Long Journey Home - G tuning My Long Journey Home - G tuning Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:03:00 CST banjoike banjoike https://www.banjohangout.org/song/31493 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:22:00 CST sesaylor sesaylor https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43322 Such a compelling old time tune handed down to us from the great Hobart Smith. I prefer to play it at this slow groove tempo. Such a compelling old time tune handed down to us from the great Hobart Smith. I prefer to play it at this slow groove tempo. Mon, 4 Jan 2021 21:42:00 CST RG RG https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43475 Rose Conley, 2 finger thumb lead, based on Grayson & Whittier&#39s 1927 version, tuned a half step or so low out of standard &#34G&#34 Rose Conley, 2 finger thumb lead, based on Grayson & Whittier&#39s 1927 version, tuned a half step or so low out of standard &#34G&#34 Thu, 4 Mar 2021 18:38:00 CST Frailblazer Frailblazer https://www.banjohangout.org/song/38921 Ric Hollander - My arrangement of Cumberland Gap, played on the Rettberg and Lang with Nylgut strings. Recorded in 2013. Arrangement and performance copyright 2016 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Ric Hollander - My arrangement of Cumberland Gap, played on the Rettberg and Lang with Nylgut strings. Recorded in 2013. Arrangement and performance copyright 2016 Ric Hollander - All Rights Reserved Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:17:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/29616 This tune comes from fiddler Harvey &#34Pappy&#34 Taylor (1894-1987), of Effingham, Illinois, collected by the late Gary Harrison. I made this practice tape in 2011, playing my 1964 Ode Model 42, in a G variant tuning (gDGAD), capoed on the 2nd fret. This tune comes from fiddler Harvey &#34Pappy&#34 Taylor (1894-1987), of Effingham, Illinois, collected by the late Gary Harrison. I made this practice tape in 2011, playing my 1964 Ode Model 42, in a G variant tuning (gDGAD), capoed on the 2nd fret. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:26:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43136 A wonderful champion fiddler, Tatiana Hargreaves, plays the Tune of the Week and bases it upon the older fiddler Emma Lee Dickerson. In an interview Tatiana claims that&#39s her doppelg?nger, a new word for me. They look alike in photos. The tune is very familiar to me, but Emma Lee&#39s is unique, so I also include the more traditional one in this recording. A wonderful champion fiddler, Tatiana Hargreaves, plays the Tune of the Week and bases it upon the older fiddler Emma Lee Dickerson. In an interview Tatiana claims that&#39s her doppelg?nger, a new word for me. They look alike in photos. The tune is very familiar to me, but Emma Lee&#39s is unique, so I also include the more traditional one in this recording. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 15:49:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/35817 The old-time Tune of the Week for 1/16/15 allowed me to look at many sources. I ended up learning from Kentucky fiddler Emmett Lundy, Virginia banjo player Wade Ward, and traditional children&#39s nursery songs. Check out more information on the tune: http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/297815 The old-time Tune of the Week for 1/16/15 allowed me to look at many sources. I ended up learning from Kentucky fiddler Emmett Lundy, Virginia banjo player Wade Ward, and traditional children&#39s nursery songs. Check out more information on the tune: http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/297815 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:41:00 CST RG RG https://www.banjohangout.org/song/17318 A Missouri tie-hacker tune learned from Hugh Strawn...thanks Hugh!! A Missouri tie-hacker tune learned from Hugh Strawn...thanks Hugh!! Mon, 17 May 2010 11:55:00 CST John D John D https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40470 CH take of Grub Springs in A tuning. Long. CH take of Grub Springs in A tuning. Long. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:38:00 CST rickhayes rickhayes https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42307 Tunaday #100 - In G Modal-f (fDGCD). Tunaday #100 - In G Modal-f (fDGCD). Tue, 1 Oct 2019 16:40:00 CST Clyde Davenport Clyde Davenport https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40556 Clyde Davenport, Kentucky fiddler and banjo player from Kentucky, still must be alive today, in his 90&#39s because I can&#39t find anything otherwise. There&#39s a youtube of him playing at his birthday concert at 91 years old six years ago. I think the tune he plays like this one are enchanting and engaging. Clyde Davenport, Kentucky fiddler and banjo player from Kentucky, still must be alive today, in his 90&#39s because I can&#39t find anything otherwise. There&#39s a youtube of him playing at his birthday concert at 91 years old six years ago. I think the tune he plays like this one are enchanting and engaging. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:55:00 CST Jordan Wankoff Jordan Wankoff https://www.banjohangout.org/song/37655 For a ToTW post. Dan Levenson on fiddle, Jerry Weinert on bass, me on guitar. No banjo. For a ToTW post. Dan Levenson on fiddle, Jerry Weinert on bass, me on guitar. No banjo. Fri, 2 Oct 2015 18:35:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41716 For the old-time Tune of the Week, 12/14/18, this sentimental song plays out in clawhammer rather than the Scruggs picking style I originally learned it in. For the old-time Tune of the Week, 12/14/18, this sentimental song plays out in clawhammer rather than the Scruggs picking style I originally learned it in. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:54:00 CST Adam Kiesling Adam Kiesling https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36924 A G tune from the playing of fiddler Jim Reed. Played on my Menzies tackhead in standard tuning, but tuned down to C. A G tune from the playing of fiddler Jim Reed. Played on my Menzies tackhead in standard tuning, but tuned down to C. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 04:28:00 CST mrphysics55 mrphysics55 https://www.banjohangout.org/song/44092 2010 on Jason Burns #3 2010 on Jason Burns #3 Sun, 29 May 2022 13:00:00 CST UncleClawhammer UncleClawhammer https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36419 This style of clawhammer I really only use on stage. Very little melody is played except in the break. I got this song from my dad, who got it from my grandma, who probably got it from the Osborne Brothers. This style of clawhammer I really only use on stage. Very little melody is played except in the break. I got this song from my dad, who got it from my grandma, who probably got it from the Osborne Brothers. Wed, 8 Apr 2015 17:00:00 CST jack_beuthin jack_beuthin https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41765 Played in the key of A using the &#34John Brown&#39s Dream&#34 or Low Bass tuning--a A(low) A C# E. Banjo is a Fairbanks Whyte Laydie #2. Played in the key of A using the &#34John Brown&#39s Dream&#34 or Low Bass tuning--a A(low) A C# E. Banjo is a Fairbanks Whyte Laydie #2. Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:32:00 CST Dock Boggs Dock Boggs https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43164 Dock Boggs&#39 Country Blues/Hustling Gambler in f#CGAD tuned a half step or so low... Dock Boggs&#39 Country Blues/Hustling Gambler in f#CGAD tuned a half step or so low... Thu, 8 Oct 2020 22:21:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43153 A fine Tune of the Week from North Carolina with a crooked part that suits the title Green River. A fine Tune of the Week from North Carolina with a crooked part that suits the title Green River. Fri, 2 Oct 2020 09:01:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43444 Based on Doc Watson&#39s banjo playing, he learned this as a child from his uncle Jake Miller and said it was a courting song. It was a pleasure to look at the video, hear his banjo and vocals, and learn his solo, as well as see him performing with his son Merle. The video is an entire live performance if you&#39re interested. Nice TOTW choice by Neill Connor! Based on Doc Watson&#39s banjo playing, he learned this as a child from his uncle Jake Miller and said it was a courting song. It was a pleasure to look at the video, hear his banjo and vocals, and learn his solo, as well as see him performing with his son Merle. The video is an entire live performance if you&#39re interested. Nice TOTW choice by Neill Connor! Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:25:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43411 I&#39m uploading this Marcus Martin tune as my contribution to the 1/29/21 old time Tune of the Week. The fiddler is my good friend John Maguire. We recorded it exactly one year ago, today. I&#39m uploading this Marcus Martin tune as my contribution to the 1/29/21 old time Tune of the Week. The fiddler is my good friend John Maguire. We recorded it exactly one year ago, today. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:55:00 CST jack_beuthin jack_beuthin https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40902 Banjo tuned aDADE. Banjo tuned aDADE. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 04:24:00 CST LyleK LyleK https://www.banjohangout.org/song/32697 aEAC#E with autoharp aEAC#E with autoharp Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:50:00 CST carlb carlb https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42578 A tune I learned while playing banjo to Melvin Wine&#39s fiddling. aDAde A tune I learned while playing banjo to Melvin Wine&#39s fiddling. aDAde Thu, 26 Dec 2019 07:33:00 CST carlb carlb https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41226 In gCGce. I&#39ve been obsessed with this tune played on the banjo, since playing with my friend Barbara last summer. I have played the tune on the fiddle, for years, but not on the banjo. Influenced by the recording of the Mississippi Possum Hunters https://www.slippery-hill.com/recording/last-shot-got-him In gCGce. I&#39ve been obsessed with this tune played on the banjo, since playing with my friend Barbara last summer. I have played the tune on the fiddle, for years, but not on the banjo. Influenced by the recording of the Mississippi Possum Hunters https://www.slippery-hill.com/recording/last-shot-got-him Fri, 11 May 2018 03:05:00 CST RG RG https://www.banjohangout.org/song/44124 My take on Roscoe Holcomb&#39s (Rosko Halcomb&#39s) classic 2ftl version of &#34Single Girl&#34 in open D tuning (f#DF#AD) My take on Roscoe Holcomb&#39s (Rosko Halcomb&#39s) classic 2ftl version of &#34Single Girl&#34 in open D tuning (f#DF#AD) Thu, 7 Jul 2022 17:52:00 CST Rob Pines & Jim Mullany Rob Pines & Jim Mullany https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41647 For the old-time Tune of the Week, Sweet Nell is the title name of a CD by a Washington-based group who wrote the tunes. The tune is named for Nell, the daughter of Paul Newman, partners in a charity-based organic snack company. It&#39s a sweet tune. For the old-time Tune of the Week, Sweet Nell is the title name of a CD by a Washington-based group who wrote the tunes. The tune is named for Nell, the daughter of Paul Newman, partners in a charity-based organic snack company. It&#39s a sweet tune. Fri, 9 Nov 2018 17:26:00 CST Mark Johnson Mark Johnson https://www.banjohangout.org/song/29936 a quick recording I made to demonstrate some of the techniques I use to create variations of a tune. A tab and lesson are available on my website, dropthumb.com played in open D tuning (f#DF#AD) on my Fielding Catamount banjo (12&#34 rolled brass ring up on risers) a quick recording I made to demonstrate some of the techniques I use to create variations of a tune. A tab and lesson are available on my website, dropthumb.com played in open D tuning (f#DF#AD) on my Fielding Catamount banjo (12&#34 rolled brass ring up on risers) Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:33:00 CST Chris Yohn Chris Yohn https://www.banjohangout.org/song/38275 Edden Hammons Edden Hammons Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:07:00 CST Pete Steele Pete Steele https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42982 Finger picked on a newly crafted 11&#34walnut and pecan open back banjo in open D tuning d a f# d f#. Finger picked on a newly crafted 11&#34walnut and pecan open back banjo in open D tuning d a f# d f#. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:16:00 CST Peter Boettcher Peter Boettcher https://www.banjohangout.org/song/17994 By Peter David Quinn Boettcher. This is another on the 1850&#39s Jacobs banjo. By Peter David Quinn Boettcher. This is another on the 1850&#39s Jacobs banjo. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:31:00 CST VancePants VancePants https://www.banjohangout.org/song/29894 Old English ballad... but here i&#39m playing behind Hobart&#39s high-octane fiddle... lot&#39s o&#39 fun! Playin&#39 a Romero in G modal tuning... and thanks for listening. Old English ballad... but here i&#39m playing behind Hobart&#39s high-octane fiddle... lot&#39s o&#39 fun! Playin&#39 a Romero in G modal tuning... and thanks for listening. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:04:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/28011 For a region that has seen generations of young people move away to find work in far away auto plants and steel mills, and in uniform, the song Home Sweet Home has a deep meaning lost on most of us today. The song has been around since before the Civil War, and you will find it in the repertoire of most musicians whose roots are in Appalachia. It is most often played as an instrumental; the song is so familiar, the singing of it is unnecessary. This is from our Clifftop jam with West Virginia fiddler Ralph Roberts. Don Couchie is playing rhythm guitar, and I am following along with some three finger style old time banjo. For a region that has seen generations of young people move away to find work in far away auto plants and steel mills, and in uniform, the song Home Sweet Home has a deep meaning lost on most of us today. The song has been around since before the Civil War, and you will find it in the repertoire of most musicians whose roots are in Appalachia. It is most often played as an instrumental; the song is so familiar, the singing of it is unnecessary. This is from our Clifftop jam with West Virginia fiddler Ralph Roberts. Don Couchie is playing rhythm guitar, and I am following along with some three finger style old time banjo. Sat, 6 Oct 2012 06:51:00 CST nickbachman nickbachman https://www.banjohangout.org/song/24780 This fantastic little tune comes from Illinois fiddler Mel Durham, and his family got the tune from an ex-slave named Alonzo Janes. The original name of the tune eluded Mel, so it's now named after the man who taught it to him. This is just a quick short recording to demonstrate the sound of my fretless slothead banjo made by Dan Pennington. This fantastic little tune comes from Illinois fiddler Mel Durham, and his family got the tune from an ex-slave named Alonzo Janes. The original name of the tune eluded Mel, so it's now named after the man who taught it to him. This is just a quick short recording to demonstrate the sound of my fretless slothead banjo made by Dan Pennington. Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:00:00 CST banjoike banjoike https://www.banjohangout.org/song/40679 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:16:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/26612 The recording was made around 1975, at a concert at the First Unitarian Church in Harvard Square. We called ourselves the Beaumont String Band. The mandolin player was Rose Zak, a young lady from Buffalo who had learned mandolin, guitar, and classic banjo from an old Vaudeville circuit string man. The guitar player was Merrill "Mickey" Levine, who now lives out on the West Coast and plays keyboard. The lap steel player was the late Robert Gear, who could play like Sol Hoopi, and was also a great country blues guitar player. The recording was made around 1975, at a concert at the First Unitarian Church in Harvard Square. We called ourselves the Beaumont String Band. The mandolin player was Rose Zak, a young lady from Buffalo who had learned mandolin, guitar, and classic banjo from an old Vaudeville circuit string man. The guitar player was Merrill "Mickey" Levine, who now lives out on the West Coast and plays keyboard. The lap steel player was the late Robert Gear, who could play like Sol Hoopi, and was also a great country blues guitar player. Sun, 3 Jun 2012 07:12:00 CST Larry Unger Larry Unger https://www.banjohangout.org/song/41222 A multitrack recording using a Tascam multitrack recorder, a very slow, lazy and very simplified version of Larry Unger&#39s tune &#34Elkins.&#34 Enoch 12&#34 Tradesman (stuffed with a small towel at neck joint) playing lead in Double D, Martin HD-28 guitar on rhythm, Cloud Nine Marimbula on bass (use headphones/earbuds/other good speakers to pick up the sound), H. Luger CV-300 fiddle also playing some lead. This is certainly not a note-for-note accurate banjo version of Larry Unger&#39s excellent tune, nor as good a version as Jason White&#39s on YouTube (which is outstanding as he compares it being played on five different banjos), but I have attempted to capture much of the essence of the tune as I hear it. A multitrack recording using a Tascam multitrack recorder, a very slow, lazy and very simplified version of Larry Unger&#39s tune &#34Elkins.&#34 Enoch 12&#34 Tradesman (stuffed with a small towel at neck joint) playing lead in Double D, Martin HD-28 guitar on rhythm, Cloud Nine Marimbula on bass (use headphones/earbuds/other good speakers to pick up the sound), H. Luger CV-300 fiddle also playing some lead. This is certainly not a note-for-note accurate banjo version of Larry Unger&#39s excellent tune, nor as good a version as Jason White&#39s on YouTube (which is outstanding as he compares it being played on five different banjos), but I have attempted to capture much of the essence of the tune as I hear it. Thu, 10 May 2018 14:49:00 CST Dan Emmett Dan Emmett https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39097 1843. a very popular song in the Antebellum Minstrel shows. Played here with a copy of a banjo made by Joel Walker Sweeney circa 1840. The banjo was reconstructed by Luthier James Hartel. Percussion is played on a Donkey&#39s Jawbone. The sound you hear is the teeth rattling when the jawbone is struck with the palm of the hand. 1843. a very popular song in the Antebellum Minstrel shows. Played here with a copy of a banjo made by Joel Walker Sweeney circa 1840. The banjo was reconstructed by Luthier James Hartel. Percussion is played on a Donkey&#39s Jawbone. The sound you hear is the teeth rattling when the jawbone is struck with the palm of the hand. Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:27:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39921 Jake Phelps was a Kentucky fiddler who is known for the &#34unusual tunes&#34 he played. This recording is multi-tracked with cello banjo accompaniment. I find Across the Plains enchanting and think of the Westward Ho pioneers beginning their journey, before the problems set in.... Jake Phelps was a Kentucky fiddler who is known for the &#34unusual tunes&#34 he played. This recording is multi-tracked with cello banjo accompaniment. I find Across the Plains enchanting and think of the Westward Ho pioneers beginning their journey, before the problems set in.... Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:17:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/37832 A tune learned from the playing of North Carolina fiddler Marcus Martin (1881 - 1974). I hear a sad and serious melody. A tune learned from the playing of North Carolina fiddler Marcus Martin (1881 - 1974). I hear a sad and serious melody. Sun, 1 Nov 2015 19:08:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/43069 This is the one of the versions for the old-time Tune of the Week, differing from the famous Uncle Dave Macon song. My arrangement comes from Erich Schroeder (BHO&#39s vrteach). I wish he was still active here and I really enjoyed learning a tune from his recording. The title, as we learn in the discussion thread, is probably not the real one. But if it were to be, I&#39m reminded of Old Sacramento where you walk on the historic old plank road as you visit the shops and museums and go on the old Delta King steamboat on the Sacramento River. At least, I nostalgically hope we can still do that.... This is the one of the versions for the old-time Tune of the Week, differing from the famous Uncle Dave Macon song. My arrangement comes from Erich Schroeder (BHO&#39s vrteach). I wish he was still active here and I really enjoyed learning a tune from his recording. The title, as we learn in the discussion thread, is probably not the real one. But if it were to be, I&#39m reminded of Old Sacramento where you walk on the historic old plank road as you visit the shops and museums and go on the old Delta King steamboat on the Sacramento River. At least, I nostalgically hope we can still do that.... Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:49:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/27569 This tune comes originally from North Carolina fiddler Martin Marcus (1881-1974), who recorded it for the Library of Congress in the early 40s. The rather obtuse title makes sense once you know that a pig&#39s foot is a blacksmithing tool. Another recording from one of our campsite jams on Geezer Hill. Don Couchie is doing the fiddling, I am three finger picking in open G tuning on my semi-fretless Tubaphone. This tune comes originally from North Carolina fiddler Martin Marcus (1881-1974), who recorded it for the Library of Congress in the early 40s. The rather obtuse title makes sense once you know that a pig&#39s foot is a blacksmithing tool. Another recording from one of our campsite jams on Geezer Hill. Don Couchie is doing the fiddling, I am three finger picking in open G tuning on my semi-fretless Tubaphone. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:23:00 CST Gary Harrison Gary Harrison https://www.banjohangout.org/song/22638 I had a nice jam session early on at Clifftop this year with my good friend Tim Rowell (clawhammertim here on the Hangout and on YouTube). Tim has established and now runs the Traditional Music Program at the Real School of Music in Burlington, Massachusetts. We see each other a lot at jams around the Boston area, but had to travel 800 miles to West Virginia to find some quiet time to do play some nice double banjo togrther, clawhammer and three-finger style. This is our take on Gary Harrison&#39s fine twisty fiddle tune. I had a nice jam session early on at Clifftop this year with my good friend Tim Rowell (clawhammertim here on the Hangout and on YouTube). Tim has established and now runs the Traditional Music Program at the Real School of Music in Burlington, Massachusetts. We see each other a lot at jams around the Boston area, but had to travel 800 miles to West Virginia to find some quiet time to do play some nice double banjo togrther, clawhammer and three-finger style. This is our take on Gary Harrison&#39s fine twisty fiddle tune. Mon, 8 Aug 2011 16:18:00 CST John D John D https://www.banjohangout.org/song/13915 Little Rabbit in Double C tuning on a Wildwood. Little Rabbit in Double C tuning on a Wildwood. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:31:00 CST Luke Thomasson Luke Thomasson https://www.banjohangout.org/song/15267 My submission 12/4/09 for Tuna the Week. A Texas waltz written around the turn of the 20th Century. My submission 12/4/09 for Tuna the Week. A Texas waltz written around the turn of the 20th Century. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:19:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/37924 For the old-time Tune of the Week, 11/20/15, this version comes from West Virginia fiddler French Carpenter, grandson of Solomon Carpenter who played a tune he called Camp Chase when he was a prisoner-of-war at that location in Ohio during the Civil War. It&#39s said that by playing the tune best Sol actually won his freedom. Check out the TOTW for more info. For the old-time Tune of the Week, 11/20/15, this version comes from West Virginia fiddler French Carpenter, grandson of Solomon Carpenter who played a tune he called Camp Chase when he was a prisoner-of-war at that location in Ohio during the Civil War. It&#39s said that by playing the tune best Sol actually won his freedom. Check out the TOTW for more info. Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:06:00 CST Chadbanjo Chadbanjo https://www.banjohangout.org/song/35782 I&#39ve played this one for a few years now and it has evolved into this. Good ol tune, fune to play and I like it where it is. I&#39ve played this one for a few years now and it has evolved into this. Good ol tune, fune to play and I like it where it is. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:17:00 CST JanetB JanetB https://www.banjohangout.org/song/23851 Learned from a Mike Compton mandolin lesson. Its minor key makes it sound different from other versions. Learned from a Mike Compton mandolin lesson. Its minor key makes it sound different from other versions. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:29:00 CST UncleClawhammer UncleClawhammer https://www.banjohangout.org/song/36251 Sad song. From Cousin Emmy, Roscoe Holcomb, and Frank Proffitt. G tuning, two-finger thumb lead. Rose Maddox recorded a lighthearted version. Sad song. From Cousin Emmy, Roscoe Holcomb, and Frank Proffitt. G tuning, two-finger thumb lead. Rose Maddox recorded a lighthearted version. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:57:00 CST hudie hudie https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42153 played on new walnut and maple 11&#34 open back in double C tuning played on new walnut and maple 11&#34 open back in double C tuning Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:34:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/39092 This tune comes from the repertoire of famed Kentucky fiddler Ed Haley (1883-1951). Ed Britt and I recorded this back in November, 2014. Ed is picking clawhammer style on his OME Columbine, in open G tuning, capoed on the second fret. I am three finger picking my semi-fretless short scale Paramount, in an A variant tuning (aEABE). This tune comes from the repertoire of famed Kentucky fiddler Ed Haley (1883-1951). Ed Britt and I recorded this back in November, 2014. Ed is picking clawhammer style on his OME Columbine, in open G tuning, capoed on the second fret. I am three finger picking my semi-fretless short scale Paramount, in an A variant tuning (aEABE). Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:20:00 CST RG RG https://www.banjohangout.org/song/42238 Hills of Mexico - mix of Rosko Halcomb and Bye Hutchins lyrics, banjo tuned eC#F#BC# (fDGCD tuned down a step) Hills of Mexico - mix of Rosko Halcomb and Bye Hutchins lyrics, banjo tuned eC#F#BC# (fDGCD tuned down a step) Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:48:00 CST raybob raybob https://www.banjohangout.org/song/17933 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:32:00 CST Don Borchelt Don Borchelt https://www.banjohangout.org/song/16682 BHO member Don Couchie came to Boston for a visit, and we sat right down and started picking. This is the first thing we recorded, with my little Tascam DR-1. I am playing my Tubaphone, and the other Don is on the fiddle. This is a pretty Kentucky fiddle tune attributed to John Sayler. My arrangement is inspired by Adam Hurt&#39s wonderful version. BHO member Don Couchie came to Boston for a visit, and we sat right down and started picking. This is the first thing we recorded, with my little Tascam DR-1. I am playing my Tubaphone, and the other Don is on the fiddle. This is a pretty Kentucky fiddle tune attributed to John Sayler. My arrangement is inspired by Adam Hurt&#39s wonderful version. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:52:00 CST