I tried an acoustic version of "Summertime". The arrangement I followed is Doc Watson's, also recently done to beautiful effect by Billy Strings and Marcus King. I had a summer head cold, which affected my vocal tone a bit. 


Summertime 6-7-25 v4.2

First attempt at the bluegrass/oldtime classic, "Man of Constant Sorrow". WT on cajon. WT and I were banished to the rooftop due to a house full of covid limiting the ability to play inside. I dragged a microphone up there. Despite the NYC city noise, it was a cool place to record. 

Man of Constant Sorrow  (WTJB)  6-12-25

Free to use

Did a version of "Years" by Sierra Ferrell - actually covering an original artist name Anderson. But I know the song from her insane performance on AV on Youtube. She so crushed it. WT on the drums, holding things down. I overdubbed a harmony and bass. 

Years (WTJB) 7-2-25

DJ Avishai.G - 80s Remix Set

We played "Blue Railroad Train" by Tony Rice before the microphones were turned on. This is a stand in version for the take I did with Jeff and Sam. 

Blue Railroad Train 7-5-25

How many times has "Billie Jean" been covered in an arrangement that includes a mandolin? My guess is not many times. But here is a slowed down version of the iconic Michael Jackson song with an acoustic guitar and mandolin in the style of the Civil Wars version. 

Bille Jean (Mel) 7-26-25

A longtime musical collaborator finally came to NYC after a seven year hiatus. This meant we got to play music in an actual room together instead of swapping files over the internet. This was a cover of Bob Dylan's "Blind Willie McTell".

Blind Willie McTell (MKJB) 7-30-25 v1.2

A longtime musical collaborator finally came to NYC after a seven year hiatus. This meant we got to play music in an actual room together instead of swapping files over the internet. This was a cover of the traditional song that Jerry Garcia played with David Grisman called "Two Soldiers". 

Two Soldiers (SVMKJB) 7-29-25 v1.2

Freight Train

My remix of the song "Records in the sun" by the Late great John Hartford. I have loved this song my whole life and this is the first "remix" that I have made. This is a nod to the music I grew up loving while playing with ideas for the future.  I do not own the rights to the original recordings of this song. This is a remix not intended to be used for financial gain in the interest of creativity and critique.


Records in the sun ( john Hartford remix)

Julianne Johnson - instrumental

Dorm Liri, Dorm

Em gronxo - amb Bum Ditty

I have an ongoing collaboration since 2018 with my friend Michael who lives in both Poland and LA. In the summer of 2025, Michael had a series of sessions with professional musician Avi on both guitar and vocals. I did production work and added bass. This is a version of John Prine's "How Lucky".

How Lucky Can One Man Get (MKAvi) 9-24-25 v1.2

Rag tune learnt from and dedicated to the brilliant Al petteway. RIP.

mama bear rag

Nocturne

Acoustic guitar; folk; Americana; jam band influences; blues; rock; old time; bluegrass; grungey stuff. Even some electro and EDM vibes occasionally. I play a wide mix of music with a lot of different people.

-Professional Summer Camp Counselor and Director of shenanigans
- Producer, Creator, Instigator, and Facilitator of  Music, Art, Creative spaces, and general good clean fun base shenanigans and rabble rousing.
- I express my creativity through 5 string Banjo among other mediums.

New tracks tagged #OldTime