rough cut of a 16th century lute song which, unfortunately, is not being played on an actual lute.

What If a Day a Month or a Year

put some nylon strings on my banjo and took it for a test run.  rough cut of shady grove, an old mountain song.  supposedly it's a "courtin' song" but i always found it creepy so i played with the lyrics and it turned into a murder ballad.

Shady Grove

rough cut of a little ditty that i initially heard on the cold mountain soundtrack many years ago and has been in my brain ever since.  vocals, clawhammer banjo in double c by yours truly.

I Wish My Baby Was Born

short rendition of walking boss for clawhammer in sawmill tuning.  arrangement by michael miles.

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