Zion Ridge is in Morgan County OH and a set of Mark's great-grandparents are buried at a cemetery out Zion Ridge.  Though we first put the tune together some time ago, this is one of the ways we played it today.  :) 

guitar: Larrivée 000-40
mountain dulcimer: 1991 Blue Lion mountain dulcimer

Zion Ridge, October 2023

This tune has been in the works for some weeks now.  Autumn's colors have been lovely here in our little corner of the Appalachian foothills in SE Ohio.

Falling Leaves

We first put this tune together several months ago yet lately have been playing so we can trade leads.  We're still working at it.  :)  

Months ago, when we made a video of the tune, there was snow on the ground yet not knee-deep.  Today, it was chilly and there was a bit of frozen precipitation yet must a

In Knee - Deep Snow

This is one of the original songs written by students in the Denison University American Roots Music Seminar Course Fall 2023

Mary Bell (American Roots Seminar Fall 23)

Santa Fe (Seminar Course Fall 2023)

A little lullaby from us.

The saying "Sleep tight!" came from the practice of tightening the cording on bed frames underneath mattresses.

Sleep Tight

I've titled the tune in memory of my folks, thinking of the many times we drove by a place which, years ago, used to be a Peony farm.

Peonies In The Field

Another tune from us which may put you to sleep.  
*Better sound quality if heard through ear buds/headphones.   

In honor of our foundling, Billy Boy.  He's a good boy.

Lost Doggie WIP - in honor of Billy Boy

To celebrate the spread of the Appalachian dulcimer around the world, the last Saturday in March is International Appalachian Dulcimer Day.   

We are grateful to have music friends both near and far-- friends with a shared love of music and the mountain dulcimer!

The Fledgling - for International Appalachian Dulcimer Day

The yellows and pinks here in our little corner of the world are lovely this time of year! 

Sweet Yellows and Pinks

Episode 1 takes a look at the influence of Blues on American Roots Music, specifically on Bluegrass music. You'll hear seven traditional songs arranged by the students as well as three brand new songs written by the Denison University Bluegrass/American Roots students. Also in this episode you'll hear portions of an interview they conducted with Adam Schlenker, Coordinator of Bluegrass Studies at Denison and Pete Mill, Coordinator of Jazz Studies at Denison. Stay tunes more episodes coming soon!

Denison University American Roots Music Radio Hour Episode #1

Denison University Bluegrass Ensemble

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