Todays free download from David Grismans Acoustic Oasis site is El Cumbanchero played by the David Grisman Quintet. El Cumbanchero was made popular as a bluegrass tune by Jesse McReynolds if I am right. I have learned this tune from a Jesse McReynolds book and a Jesse McReynolds recording long time ago. I have found …
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The banjo player of my bluegrass band sung this song when we met last time – Farewell to Nova Scotia. She grew up in Canada and moved back to Germany, and used to sing this song when she felt homesick. This is a nice folk song, and there are many nice versions at youtube. My …
I am just playing the Golden Eagle Hornpipe, a nice tune that works well on the mandolin. So here are some videos of this tune, played on fidddle, mandolin and some other instruments. Golden Eagle Hornpipe – Mandolin Pretty tune. Also works well slowed down and played ‘straight’ Playlist with more versions – with banjo, …
The Golden Eagle Hornpipe – A Great tune for Mandolin Duet, Fiddle, Banjo… Read More »
Kris Kehr has just added another hour with music by Bill Monroe to his blog Black Mountain Underground. In December 2010 Kris Kehr has already compiled five one hour broadcasts with music by Bill Monroe. You can download all six podcast and listen to Bill Monroe and study his style and especially his mandolin playing. …
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