Singing Wreck

I am a crap singer, but this is the first time I've been able to play back-up on a song and sing at the same time, so for me its an achievement!

Wrecked '97


I know - don't give up the day job!

Boil 'em Cabbage Down (drop thumbing)

Been working hard on my drop thumbing technique, which is a tricky but great way of breaking the monotony of the 'bump ditty' frailing rhythm. It's hard to get the thumb to drop down and pluck an eighth note before the fifth string pluck, but its getting automatic now and gives a useful variation to throw into a tune.

Here's my version of Boil 'em Cabbage Down using drop thumbing.

Rachel Harrington - In the Dock May 22nd

Kate from In the Dock writes:
Hi there,

Just a quick email to remind you that tickets are now on sale for Rachel Harrington on 22nd May at The Old Courthouse. You can purchase them by visiting http://www.inthedock.net/

‘With Rachel Harrington, no journey’s required; this lady is the very embodiment of Americana. Born and raised in small town Oregon, Rachel lived on a diet of bluegrass. Together with a strong gospel influence and her dad’s secret stash of Motown records, there’s no disguising her roots. Compared to some of her contemporaries, Rachel’s music is sweet and thoughtful, yet packs an unassuming punch when delivered with such a striking voice. She’s chalked up a couple of (highly acclaimed) albums and already the likes of Bob Harris are among her many fans. You get the feeling that this lady and her sublime music have much further to travel; so catch her whilst you can.’

Rachel will be appearing on Mary Ann Kennedy’s show ‘World On 3’ on BBC Radio 3 on Friday 24th April at 11.15 pm (or you can always ‘listen again’ on BBC website). Otherwise visit her website http://www.rachelharrington.net/.

The show will open with the talented young singer songwriter Lights. Lights will be come to us direct from a headline show at Fibbers in York and this is definitely an up and coming artist to watch out for. His music and style reference both Bon Iver and Ray LaMontagne, he’s really worth catching. Hear him at his myspace page: www.myspace.com/lightsyork

Songs What We Have (almost) Learned

After posting a pretty lengthy song list for last nights jam we only got through six, and one of them wasn't even on the list. They sound pretty rough and ready, but its only our second practice together. Highlights are MC Clawhammer's Foggy Mountain, Cowboy Waltz and Irish Washerwoman.

Old '97


Cowboy Waltz


Cripple Creek


Foogy Mountain Breakdown


Irish Washerwoman


Wildwood Flower

Wreck of the Old '97 part 2

Here's my version of the Wreck.

Foggy Mountain Breakdown

I think we'll play back-up while MC Clawhammer takes the lead!

Patrick Costello has a frailing version 'Foggy Mountain Fakedown'

You can also down load the PDF tab from Patrick's Daily Frail Archive at
http://ia350607.us.archive.org/3/items/TheDailyFrail62807/FoggyMountainFakedown.pdf

Wreck of the Old '97

Banjo tab for Wreck of the Old '97.
Thanks to Patrick Costello and Dear Old Dad.

For more tabs and video visit
http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=m-4huoZkc1I
http://ia300025.us.archive.org/1/items/Old_time_banjo/

Playlist for Monday's Jam - and a couple of tunes

MC Clawhammer's sent in a couple of songs Wildwood Flower and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. The kids obviously love it!


Banks of the Ohio in A

This is the first thing I've recorded using a capo to tune the banjo up into A. I also tuned up the fifth string to A as well, not sure if this what you are supposed to do but it sounded bad without... not that it's that great with.

Playlist for Monday night's jam.

• Jesse James
• Wildwood Flower
• Cripple Creek
• Foggy Mountain Breakdown

Suggestions

• Whiskey in the Jar
• Worried Man Blues
• Camptown Races
• Wabash Cannonball (in C - I'll copy the tab)
• Shortnin Bread
• Dirty Old Town
• Wreck of the Old '97
• Irish Washerwoman