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The June issue will feature the first part of Scott Anderson’s interview with Bela Fleck about his CD, movie (and tour) “Throw Down Your Heart,” and Scott also reviews a recent show. We’ll also have a related review by Bob Carlin about Jayme Stone’s Juno-winning release, “From Africa to Appalachia.” Ian Perry reviews Alison Brown's latest CD, "The Company You Keep," and also Tony Trischka's "Master Collection of Fiddle Tunes for Banjo" book. Ned Luberecki gives us his tab for Manzanita. Ken Perlman reviews the new Mark Johnson Homespun instructional DVD. We’ll also have our regular columns: Beginner’s Corner, Adams County Banjo, Hugh Strawn’s Old-Time from the Ozarks, Janet Davis’ Backup, and Ken Perlman’s Melodic Clawhammer.

The July issue will feature Michael Brantley’s interview with Jim Mills about his upcoming book on pre-war Gibson flathead banjos. We’ll also have the conclusion of our June interview with Béla Fleck. In this issue’s Old-Time Way section, Dan Levenson interviews Arizona banjo player Big Jim Griffith, Alan Friend writes about old-time in NYC, and we’ll have a review of Nate Calkins’s banjos. And our regular columns: Beginner’s Corner, Adams County Banjo, Earl’s Way, Roger Siminoff’s Tech Talk, and Casey Henry’s On The Road.

And The Cat Came Back (clawhammer) by Hugh Strawn
Arkansas Traveler (clawhammer) by Hugh Strawn
Blue Skies and Teardrops; kick off by Tom Adams with the Lynn Morris Band
Calliope House by Jack Dublanica
The Distance Between Two Points by Bill Evans. You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PszKVTjR0k. You Tube with Megan Lynch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14VAfZTNtdA
Eddie Adcock plays banjo during surgery.
Eddie, Martha and Tom Gray, Owensboro, June 2006
Gold Rush by Jason Skinner
The Lion’s Den (clawhammer) by Daniel Koulack
Old Country Road by Earl Scruggs
Red Dog in the Morning (clawhammer) by Tim O’Brien. You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhPdL2jep64
Saspirilla by Obadiah (Obe) Golding. Banjo only.
Secret Love as arranged by Fred Geiger (his Chorducopia column is now back in BNL!)
Sunny Side of the Mountain, as played by Pete Kelly. You Tube by Jimmy Martin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxBE0Ki3ybE. (Tab in Jan. ’02)

April

Cripple Creek (in C) by Tom Adams
Don’t Tread On Me by Kristin Scott Benson
Fox Chase by Tony Trischka. YouTube (IBMA 2008): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdJmo-ATips
Freedom Park by Kristin Scott Benson
Greensleeves (Melodic Minor, as a MIDI file)
High on a Mountaintop by Brett Ratliff (2-finger)
Nine Miles Out of Louisville by Brett Ratliff (clawhammer). YouTube (with Jesse Wells and Dirk Powell): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaEmgjq3n6E&feature=related
The Road to Spencer, as played by Ian Perry. Video by Ian Perry: http://www.ianperry.ca/ianperryFNL.html. YouTube (Ricky Skaggs with the Boston Pops): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVBPCK5sPhM
Velocity by Brandon Green
Waiting for Nancy by Curt Bouterse and Bob Webb (clawhammer)

March

Autumn Leaves by Janet Davis (fast section). Tab for first part:. Sound file for both parts: Autumn Leaves by Janet Davis
Cape Breton’s Fiddler’s Welcome to the Shetland Islands by Ron Cody
C-H-I-C-K-E-N by Bob Carlin (clawhammer)
Clearwater by Ben Freed
Every Time You Say Goodbye by Alison Krauss with Ron Block (You Tube)
Laurelwood Waltz (by Jack Hatfield, played by George Davies, clawhammer)
Miss McLeod’s Reel, as played by Tom Adams. Part 1; Part 2.
Paddy on the Turnpike by Ron Cody
Salty Dog by Earl Scruggs and Friends
Streamline Cannonball by Earl Scruggs and Friends. Streamed.
Uncle Bud by Walt Koken (clawhammer)

February

All the Way to Reno by Don Reno
Five Falls by Charles Wood
Gold Rush as played by Ian Perry
I Know You Rider as played by David West
Love Me Tender as played by Eddie Collins
No Woman No Cry as played by David West
Red Bluff by John Hickman
Stump Tail Hen by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer)
Together Again as played by Tom Adams

January

Carolina Cookout by Gena Britt
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss by Dan Levenson (clawhammer)
Medicine Wheel by Ryan Cavanaugh
Nine Pound Hammer by Eddie Collins
No Title Yet Blues by Eric Weissberg
Samson by Big Jim Griffith (clawhammer)
Weary Lonesome Blues by Tom Adams. With guitar.

Also, Eric Weissberg sets the record straight about "Dueling Banjos" in this letter.

We are delighted to announce that the Banjo Newsletter receiveed IBMA’s Distinguished Achievement Award, at the Special Awards Luncheon October 2, 2008, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The award recognizes individuals, groups, and businesses for ground-breaking work and for fostering the music’s image and accessibility. For more information, click HERE

December

Auld Lange Syne by Eddie Collins
ETF Blues by Ian Perry
Fair Weather by Alison Brown
Grandpa Get Your Guitar as played by Ben Eldridge
Greasy Coat by Mary Z. Cox (video)
In The Jailhouse Now (verse) by Tom Adams. Intro
Johnny, Bring Your Jug Around the Hill (clawhammer) by Hugh Strawn
New York Chimes by Tony Trischka
O’Carolan’s Concerto as played by Alison Brown
Ora Lee by Bob Carlin (stream, WMP)
Sleigh Ride by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones

November

Blue Ridge Cabin Home, as played by Eddie Collins
Brown County Breakdown, as played by Alan Munde
Cast Your Fate to the Wind, as played by Harold Streeter
Darlin’ Nellie Across the Sea, as played by Tom Adams. Kick-off w/guitar; Kick-off w/click; 2nd break w/guitar; 2nd break w/click
Hot Corn Cold Corn by Earl Scruggs
Shakin’ Off the Acorns, as played by Silvio Ferretti and Red Wine
Ship in the Clouds by Bob Carlin (clawhammer)
South 14, by Wayne Shrubsall (video) and the Adobe Boys
Sweet Lorraine, as played by Fred Geiger

October

All The Good Times Are Past as played by Earl Scruggs
C Tuning by Chris Pandolfi, Stream
Cripple Creek (clawhammer) by Kevin Fore
I Saw the Light (in D) by Ian Perry
Ireland’s Green Shore (clawhammer) by Jimmy McCown
Jacob's Run by Johnny Button
Magpie (clawhammer) by Dan Levenson
Moon Man by Chris Pandolfi; Stream
The Munsters' Theme as played by Tom Adams
Sally Ann (clawhammer) by Kevin Fore

September

And Take Your Brother With You by Ned Luberecki
Gotta Travel On by Earl Scruggs
Last Chance by Ned Luberecki
Light at the River by Tom Adams. Kickoff; Break
Lost Girl by Ken Perlman
Reno-style Workshop Examples by Jason Skinner. 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38; 39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 45; 46
Roustabout by Bob Carlin
South Missouri (clawhammer) by Hugh Strawn
Spain by Béla Fleck
Walkin’ by Lluis Gomez

August

30 Min. by Wes Corbett and New Old Stock
Bear Creek Sally Goodin’ by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer)
California Dreamin’ as played by Tom Adams. Tab to the second banjo part
Devil’s Dream, G Natural minor, by Janet Davis
Dixie Hoedown by Ian Perry
From Mali to America by Bob Carlin and Cheick Hamala Diabate. Carlin and Diabate performing a medley:
Great Big Waltz of China by Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. You Tube: Great Big Wall of China
Maggie’s Farm by Earl Scruggs (with Charlie Daniels). You Tube: Maggie’s Farm by Flatt & Scruggs
Panda and Critter by Wes Corbett

July

Blackberry Blossom, by Eddie Collins
Butter on the Biscuit and Jelly on the Side, by Kipper Stitt
Charleston #1 (clawhammer) by Evie Ladin and the Stairwell Sisters
Devil’s Dream, by Janet Davis. Example. G Major. G Minor. G Minor slow.
Lonesome Weary Heart, as played by Evan Ward
Meet Me By The Moonlight, as played by Tom Adams. Break. Backup
Origami, by Jake Schepps. You Tube
The Prisoner’s Song, as played by Tom Adams
The Rise, by Jake Schepps
Sleep When You’re Dead, (clawhammer) by Evie Ladin and the Stairwell Sisters
Temperance Reel, (clawhammer) by Wayne Shrubsall

June

The Bluebirds Are Singing For Me by Earl Scruggs
Fiddle Tune by Billy Faier
Gone Indian clawhammer by Mac Benford
Hangman’s Reel as played by Ian Perry
Hell Up Mud Creek clawhammer by Hugh Strawn
I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name as played by Tom Adams
Mississippi Snag clawhammer by Hugh Strawn
Take Mother Home by Bruce Stockwell
Your Love is Like a Flower as played by Eddie Collins
Zzyzx by Billy Faier