A friend of mine told me that Tommy Thompson died recently. Has anyone heard about that? I knew he'd been a nursing home for the past few years. Tim...
Hi, everyone! I'm an old timer (63 years old) and have been playing "old time" music since I started playing at age 8. I play 4 string banjo, some guitar,...
yes he died in January. He had alzheimer's or a similar syndrome for a few years. MY favorite song of his is Hot Buttered Rum, and i happened to be playing it...
... for a few ... Yes, he had Alzheimer's. I remember reading that he left the Red Clay Ramblers because he was forgetting song lyrics while onstage, and that ...
Here's his obituary, He still is my favorite, if you get a chance to hear Hollow Rock's 2nd lp it's a rarity and it's great. Banjo Bob Q a.. Visitation: 6-8...
Ed and Carolyn-Welcome! I was at a music festival where there was a workshop on playing the musical saw, and I loved it! I believe the fellow was names Bob ...
Laurel - thank you for the lovely letter and reminescences. Our stemglass playing is similar to Franklin's glass harmonica in sound - but we simply mount the...
Hi Does anyone know where I can get the "tab" for "Wreck of old 97" for clawhammer banjo. I have searched everywhere that I can think of. Can you help me? ...
Has anyone heard the new Be Good Tanya's song? It is so catchy I can't get it out of my head...it is called "It's Not Happening." The way the banjo and the ...
The homely one wobbles her head well while singing, but the delivery is lackadaisical and indistinct, like she's imitating a heroin addict. She seems to have...
Hi, Black Hillbilly Music was there at the beginning of recorded music but it seemed to disappear for awhile. I just completed the production of some new songs...
... tab. Eventually, you should get away from tab. It is a great way to get started but it will really limit you in the long run. I will check for a tab of...
... tab. Eventually, you should get away from tab. It is a great way to get started but it will really limit you in the long run. I will check for a tab of...
Hi, I'm looking for music/midi for the song Headwaters of the Tygart. I have the music in a book but can't read. If someone has the music or could make it in...
If you have a little time, you could download the notepad program which is free from http://www.codamusic.com/coda/, copy the music into it and it will play...
I am interested in country songs in 3/4 (waltz) beat as I play for a lot of people who like to dance. Any words to songs that you have would be appreciated.. ...
Hi, I've been trying to teach myself clawhammer banjo for about the past 3 months, not doing too bad by my own estimation, but I feel I could now use a...
Hi Collin I see your request for a clawhammer teacher -- it is not me. I have the same problem, meaning I am on my own to learn this "old time music."...
Hello Old Timers? er, or rather Old Time Musicians (that's better) ;-) I'm going to be an occasional drop-in or eavesdropper. Not a musician myself (unless 5...
Frank--as I usually respond when i see an occasional post on this list, I would recommend that a much more active forum, and a very good resource for such...
... Laurel, Thanks much for the suggestions re: mudcat and the very prompt reply. It is indeed an awesome music web site. And thanks for the assistance. I'm...
Hey all! I am new to this group and think that an introduction is in order. I have been playing guitar for about 10 years, though until recently, not that...
~~*Hey! If you like country music you might like "Marcel". If you like him join his free e-Team. There you can win free cds and autographs. Marcel's e-Team ...
hi i am new here and if any one needs any help on a country song please let me know and i have a lot of old country songs if any one wants to trad songs by...
In a message dated 4/19/03 12:17:26 AM Central Daylight Time, ... I'm new here, too. I have lots of old gospel and old bluegrass songs. Maybe we could trade?...
hi yes we can trad songs i would love to let me know what songs you are looking for ssc1943@... wrote:In a message dated 4/19/03 12:17:26 AM Central...
HI FOLKS WOULD ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE A COPY OF THE CASSETTE OR CD WHICH WOULD ACCOMPANY 'FRAILING BANJO, AN INSTRUCTION MANUEL BY ERIC MULLER & BARBARA...
In a message dated 4/19/03 6:01:00 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I have looked all over the internet and all my song books for a song named "Wildflowers for...
do you know who sing the song if i am right it is tom petty and if it is you can get it off of KaZaa that is where i found it at ssc1943@... wrote:In a...
