Howdy Everybody,
We are leaving for Europe in the morning and we're really excited.  This is where I'll be uploading pictures, videos, and observations from the trip.  
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  Howdy everyone,

The time is here for a new Folk School session to begin and I am offering five classes; two of which are new to the school.

Like last session, I'm teaching an Ensemble I Class, a…

I'm excited about my newest endeavor at The Folk School of St. Louis. I'm introducing a Jug Band class.  Jug Band Ensemble will be a four-week course that will introduce participants to the basic concepts of "jug band" music. Jug…

 Here's my version of one of my all time favorite fiddle tunes for the banjo. It's got a few tricky maneuvers, but is pretty straight forward for the most part.
If you have any trouble figuring out the right…

 
“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
-Friedrich Nietzsche

There's a revolution happening in the music industry right now!

You can join me in a "fan-powered" project for my upcoming studio album, Goodbyes, Broken Strings, & Dollar…

 Here's some tab for my basic arrangement of the classic train tune, "Reuben's Train".
If you've never played in open D before, you're in for a treat. The tuning has a warm, mellow
voicing that really sweetens up…

Here's my basic arrangement of the classic Elizabeth Cotten finger picking tune, "Freight Train". Hope you enjoy!

I've included a link to a sound sample of the arrangement. It should be noted that this sound sample
is an…

 Howdy Folks,
Here are a couple of my arrangements for the popular fiddle tune, "Liberty".

One is a rhythmic version well suited as an accompaniment to a fiddler or other melody instrument.

The second is a melodic…

Howdy and happy holidays to you all!

I've been arranging a few christmas tunes for the clawhammer banjo and thought I might share:

Deck the Halls(tab)


Listen

This one's in the key of G. It's pretty straight forward-technique-wise-with…

 Here's a simple arrangement one of my favorite folk/blues fingerpickin' tunes: 
   Got the Blues
If you're at a loss as to the fingering of the right hand, here are some tips to get you through the tune nice and…