Show Notes
A welcome addition to TOTW to get a tune from afar presented with lots of old history that also lends itself to learning a reel and a jig.
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Oct 20, 2026
From the Harry and Jean West 1950's recording. I went with an old-time style of 3-finger picking and zeroed in on his vocals for a melody. The song also goes by Louisville Burglar.
Oct 9, 2026
Source: James E. Frill?s Musick Book, p. 4` top, No. 9 Key - D
Oct 4, 2026
As played by the banjo of North Carolina's Fred Cockerham, he of course plays it faster and with even more slides, but it's as close to Round Peak as I've gotten by trying to arrange such a tune. This one has five parts!