My arrangement of an American traditional tune with tons of variations on title, lyrics and tune. I went for a little delta feel with some light slide on the guitar, and harmonica along with the banjo... definitely strange but I think it works.
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Hello, Robert. Good tribute to the man .
He dared to break the mold(mold) from the picked banjo repertoire. You have done this up right. Most pleased and Fav'd
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Very nice. Vibrant vocal and the blend of guitar and banjo is very sunny. Has me wanting to sing along in harmony. Great guitar sound on the break. Here comes the harmony...love it.
Sorry about the load up. I've got 40 CDs and I'm trying to get them all uploaded so when people want to hear a song they will all be available.
Cover of a 19th century minstrel tune attributed to S.S. Steele, popularize by the late great John Hartford. This is my own arrangement. I use it as a backing track for alive set without the banjo and lead vocal tracks.
BTW- that banjo is an…
Uploaded just in time for the American Thanksgiving holiday, this is a kids song that can also be appreciated by the grownup crowd.
Written by my brother David who has a real knack for this sort of songwriting. It's our first long-distance…
Uploaded just in time for the American Thanksgiving holiday, this is a kids song that can also be appreciated by the grownup crowd.
Written by my brother David who has a real knack for this sort of songwriting. It's our first long-distance…
how bout a Russian living in Mexico playing a balalaika in a mariachi band drinking tequila & married to Joesph Macarthy's daughter. That would be weirder. Before I read your profile I thought this Russian sounds more American then Hank Williams Jr. Fun song. Do you ever wonder why you hardly see any brothers playing the blues on the banjo. That would be interesting don't you think ?
Uploaded just in time for the American Thanksgiving holiday, this is a kids song that can also be appreciated by the grownup crowd.
Written by my brother David who has a real knack for this sort of songwriting. It's our first long-distance…
Well here's my contribution to the Pirate challenge from Robert Palomo. I think you'll agree it was time to call it a night on this one, but it was a lot of fun writing and recording it! Hope it gives you a chuckle or two.
Why Do Parrots…
"Smells like cabbage" - too funny!! This is great pirate song! The uke evokes a tropical island that has been visited by pirates.
And ye've learned well yer pirate speak, briny wench... arrr!
Here is my contribution to the Pirate Song Challenge offered by Robert Palomo.
Find The Pirate Challenge Here:
http://alonetone.com/forums/making-music/topics/challenge-pirate-some-music
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I once…
Only a true Minnesotan could write a pirate song like that LOL! Shiver me timers but I like it. Open tuning, flutes... awesome arrangement. Fav fav fav.
Pack a bag and head out west
Change of clothes and leave the rest
Northern skin needs a little sun
Sunshine can cure anyone
Slow it down to a steady pace
Forget about the human race
All I need is what’s inside
Take the rest and let it…
Reminds me of my trip a couple of years ago starting in Las Cruces and ending up in the old ghost town of Pinos Altos, not far from Silver City. If you ever get the chance, go there!
Reminds me of the drunk brought into night court:
Judge: "Well, what brings you here this time?"
Drunk: "Two -hic- p'licemen!"
Judge: "Drunk as usual, I see."
Drunk: "Yep. Both of 'em."
Here is my contribution to the latest song writing challenge posted in the Alonetone Forum.
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Who Knew when I first met you
That all your troubles would be mine
And you’d be coming around again…
That one is getting added to my collection of late night highway cruising tunes. Wish I'd had it when I used to drive all night between gigs in your general neck of the woods. Don't have that much use for the collection these days, but ya never know.
Here's a clip from a new folk single I just released. You can hear the whole song in the video below, or on the song page on my website.
This features 2 instruments people love to hate: banjo and accordion (in this case, melodeon). But both…
This song pretty much sums up my life right now. No direction and no ambition.
Maybe because it's SpringTime and Love is in the air.
In keeping with the romantic nature of the season, it features:
BANJO . . . . . The instrument made…
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Full moon, full of mystery
Full moon, shadows thru the trees
I can feel your spell, I’m beggin at you please
So long I been straight and true
No wrong has come into view
I can feel that dark side, all because of you
Way down…
Singin' the blues! I think the first 2 lines are the same as "Blue Night", but then it goes off into it's own realm. There's nothing like a reso for the blues. One of these days I should pick up a decent one. BTW - resophonic/dobro with slide is getting really popular here. There was just a big festival going on down in Moscow recently.
Got dat ole Memphis honky tonk smell to it, yessiree Bob. Nice mix, and the tune, well, you just gotta smile. Love the stand-up bass sound. If that's midi it's real good.
And now for something completely different...
Well, friends, I think I may have over-banjo'd myself the past 3 years. It's not abandoned totally or permanently, but since the weather turned I've been feeling the need to turn to something else…
Justin Otter Guy - yeah, banjo came much later in the mix. I'm proverbial "jack of many, master of none" when it comes to instruments. I make it a point to play everything on my tracks myself... for better or worse! ;-)
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It *does* work. An absolute timeless delight! Phenomenal playing!
Hello, Robert. Good tribute to the man . He dared to break the mold(mold) from the picked banjo repertoire. You have done this up right. Most pleased and Fav'd
Ahhhhhh thats nice.......
I just downloaded all the tracks you posted here. Great folk music - thanks for sharing! Regards, Steffen
Wonderful stuff! Very clear voice you have, great pitch! ha, digging the banjo!
really good.
Very nice. Vibrant vocal and the blend of guitar and banjo is very sunny. Has me wanting to sing along in harmony. Great guitar sound on the break. Here comes the harmony...love it. Sorry about the load up. I've got 40 CDs and I'm trying to get them all uploaded so when people want to hear a song they will all be available.
That's some fancy picking Robert
This one was a treat. I'll be thinking of "Turkey's Lament" on Thursday when I say "Please pass the Tur....potatoes"
how bout a Russian living in Mexico playing a balalaika in a mariachi band drinking tequila & married to Joesph Macarthy's daughter. That would be weirder. Before I read your profile I thought this Russian sounds more American then Hank Williams Jr. Fun song. Do you ever wonder why you hardly see any brothers playing the blues on the banjo. That would be interesting don't you think ?
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"Smells like cabbage" - too funny!! This is great pirate song! The uke evokes a tropical island that has been visited by pirates. And ye've learned well yer pirate speak, briny wench... arrr!
Only a true Minnesotan could write a pirate song like that LOL! Shiver me timers but I like it. Open tuning, flutes... awesome arrangement. Fav fav fav.
No no! I don't want to hear about SNOW yet!! :-D
Reminds me of my trip a couple of years ago starting in Las Cruces and ending up in the old ghost town of Pinos Altos, not far from Silver City. If you ever get the chance, go there!
Reminds me of the drunk brought into night court: Judge: "Well, what brings you here this time?" Drunk: "Two -hic- p'licemen!" Judge: "Drunk as usual, I see." Drunk: "Yep. Both of 'em."
Nice tune. Nice production work. Like that clean guitar tone.
Every now and again I just have to come back for a dose of Rosie. She just makes me smile.
"You're the bubble in my brew" - love it!!
Yeeeeehaw!
That one is getting added to my collection of late night highway cruising tunes. Wish I'd had it when I used to drive all night between gigs in your general neck of the woods. Don't have that much use for the collection these days, but ya never know.
Andres Russe: Rum is indeed an important ingredient. It's the main ingredient of this one: http://www.robertpalomo.com/port_royal_rum :-)
What would you do with it if you DID catch it? :-D
That's after bein' right a loovly tune, me boyo.
Singin' the blues! I think the first 2 lines are the same as "Blue Night", but then it goes off into it's own realm. There's nothing like a reso for the blues. One of these days I should pick up a decent one. BTW - resophonic/dobro with slide is getting really popular here. There was just a big festival going on down in Moscow recently.
That's the way to propose!
Hey Greg... taking a winter vacation this year and will be going to Las Cruces!!! Can I buy Rosie a beer? :-D :-D http://www.innofthearts.com/
Got dat ole Memphis honky tonk smell to it, yessiree Bob. Nice mix, and the tune, well, you just gotta smile. Love the stand-up bass sound. If that's midi it's real good.
Move over, Brian Setzer!
Visceral acoustic. I like it!
Justin Otter Guy - yeah, banjo came much later in the mix. I'm proverbial "jack of many, master of none" when it comes to instruments. I make it a point to play everything on my tracks myself... for better or worse! ;-)