Podcast appearances and mentions of tommy jarrell

The current Tune of the Week is full of links and versions and history regarding the old song also known as Frankie and Johnnie. I've arranged one from listening to Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham -- one of the many links available to hear in the discussion thread. In playing along with the recording, my cello banjo was surprisingly already tuned to play along.

The current Tune of the Week is full of links and versions and history regarding the old song also known as Frankie and Johnnie. I've arranged one from listening to Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham -- one of the many links available to hear in the discussion thread. In playing along with the recording, my cello banjo was surprisingly already tuned to play along.

I was honored to chat with Bruce Molsky on the Fiddle Studio Podcast this month. Bruce has a new album out with Darol Anger called Lockdown Breakdown. We talk about getting into Old-Time and sticking with it over the years, trying to sound like your heroes, picking up new tunes, the Berklee American Roots music department, and what he listens for in old recordings. Bruce breaks down singing and fiddling at the same time and how to develop that slippery skill. We hear a track from the new album, Can I Change My Mind.Bruce Molsky has been playing and studying Old-Time music for 50 years, and for much of that time teaching as well. He famously learned fiddle and banjo from folks down in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina in the 70s, including Tommy Jarrell among others. He's been performing and collaborating ever since, has over dozen great albums to check out, and he teaches Old-Time music at the Berklee School of Music and online at Peghead Nation.You can see Bruce on the BBC TV “Transatlantic Sessions” with Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, and on “David Holt's State of Music” on PBS. He stays active touring and recording with longtime collaborators Darol Anger, Tony Trischka and Mountain Drifters' Allison de Groot. Bruce Molsky: http://brucemolsky.com On Facebook: http://facebook.com/brucemolskyPeghead Nation CourseLockdown Breakdown on BandcampYoutube: http://youtube.com/brucemolskymusic Email:  bruce@brucemolsky.comLet me know what you think!Support the showEmail me at meganbeller@fiddlestudio.com.Listen and subscribe on Apple Music, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. Find me on YouTube and Bandcamp. Here are my Fiddle Studio books and my website Fiddle Studio where you can find my courses and mailing list and sign up for my Top 10 Fiddle Tunes!

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week's friend is Alice Gerrard with special guests Tatiana Hargreaves and Reed Stutz. We recorded this at the beginning of July in Port Townsend, Washington. Tunes and songs in this episode: * Train on the Island (1:12) * Remember Us (Alice Gerrard original) (14:08) * Tater Patch (18:53) * The One I Love Is Gone (44:45) * Little Black Dog Came Trotting Down The Road (48:38) * Bonus Track: Custom Made Woman Blues (Alice Gerrard original) Visit Alice Gerrard's website (http://www.alicegerrard.com/) Follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alice.gerrard/) Visit Tatiana Hargreaves' website (https://www.tatianahargreaves.com/) Follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alice.gerrard/) Visit Reed Stutz's website (https://www.reedstutz.com/) Follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reedstutz/) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week's friend is Collin Stackhouse. We recorded this on Monday at my home in Portland, Oregon. Tune in this episode: * Waverly (0:35) * Salt River (8:08) * 44 Gun (30:47) * Narrative Arc/Utopia (Collin Stackhouse original) (34:31) * Tommy Jarrell's Cumberland Gap (40:51) * Bonus Track: Old Cumberland (Pat Conte original) Healthcare For All Oregon (https://www.hcao.org/) Email collinstackhouse@hcao.org if you want to join them in the Portland Pride Parade! Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week's friend is Don Minnerly. We recorded this last week in his home in Portland, OR. Songs in this episode: * Arkansas Traveler (1:34) * Jimmy Sutton (12:42) * Cumberland Gap (18:13) * John Henry (27:48) * June Apple (31:28) * Bonus track: John Brown's Dream Love old-time music, dance, art, & craft? Immerse yourself in Appalachian culture at the beautiful John C. Campbell Folk School. Located in Western North Carolina, we offer weeklong & weekend classes in old-time music, instrument building, woodworking, fiber arts, blacksmithing, cooking, gardening, pottery and much much more! www.folkschool.ORG to see our full catalog of classes, or 1-800-FOLK-SCH to register. Sign up for my January beginner and intermediate banjo workshops at https://www.camerondewhitt.com/store. Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool Buy Get Up in the Cool merch like t-shirts, phone cases, and masks! https://get-up-in-the-cool-swag.creator-spring.com/ Sign up at https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/ for my clawhammer instructional series! Check out Cameron's other podcast, Think Outside the Box Set: https://boxset.fireside.fm/ Check out Cameron's old time trio Tall Poppy String Band: https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/

From the fiddle playing of Tommy Jarrell and Jake Blount, and when the singing is added Boll Weevil tells the plight of the farmer victimized by the insect pests that destroyed his cotton crop.

From the fiddle playing of Tommy Jarrell and Jake Blount, and when the singing is added Boll Weevil tells the plight of the farmer victimized by the insect pests that destroyed his cotton crop.

Today, we visit with Butch Robins, one of the premiere banjo players in Bluegrass music. Butch did 2 different stints with Bill Monroe in the Bluegrass Boys besides his own fine solo projects. Butch reflects on his history in music, shares memories of Bill Monroe, and much more!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/acousticmusictalk)

Hosts Stephen Winick and John Fenn interview American Folklife Center staff members about what inspires them about AFC collections while they are working from home during the stay-at-home orders imposed by the covid-19 virus crisis. Alda Allina Migoni speaks about Spanish-language collections from California recorded in 1939 by Sidney Robertson Cowell, including versions of “Cielito Lindo.” Michelle Stefano speaks about blues musicians interviewed as part of the Chicago Ethnic Arts Project survey in 1977. Stephen Winick speaks about recordings of Zora Neale Hurston made in 1939, including one of her singing the song “Uncle Bud.” Maya Lerman speaks about the John Cohen collection and the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project Collection, including the old-time music in the collections and especially interviews with Tommy Jarrell. John Fenn speaks about the Juan B. Rael Collection of Hispano music and culture from New Mexico and Colorado. More information on the songs as well as full audio and videos of some of the performances, photos of some the singers, and links to all the archival sources, can be found at https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife.

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On this week's episode, Phil and Tommy sit down to discuss an udderly important ice cream-related topic: toppings. They're talking wet toppings, dry toppings, and even their top toppings in Los Angeles. So grab a spoon, a pint, and your headphones and let's dig in! This week's episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Big thanks to @MrAkaPro who made music for this episode.

After a brief hiatus, Tommy and Phil are back at it again for episode 22 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast! It's National Ice Cream Month, so they're detailing all the delicious deals that will be going down as a result. Then, in this week's edition of #TheScoop they're diving into Steak and Bourbon ice cream, People Magazine's best grocery store ice cream rankings, the Blue Bell ice cream licker, and much, much more. This week's episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Big s/o to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

On episode 21 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast, Tommy and Phil discuss their latest ice cream excursions. They talk about their recent trips to Mashti Malone's, Scoops, Dominique Ansel's Bakery, and Sweet Rose Creamery. Then, in this week's edition of #TheScoop, the guys serve up a fresh batch of ice cream oriented news stories to keep you hip to the cream scene. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

This week marks episode 20 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast! On this week's show, Phil and Tommy talk about some of the many pints they've eaten recently, the prevalence of banana ice cream, and some of their weird food habits. At the tail-end of the show, they'll dive into #TheScoop and deliver the latest ice cream news straight into your ear holes. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

This week, on episode 19 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast, Tommy and Phil discuss the final episode of Game of Thrones. They break down "The Iron Throne," and analyze the ice cream they ate during the episode. They also jokingly talk about potential spinoffs and their favorite Game of Thrones moment of all time. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

On episode 18 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast, Phil and Tommy chat about the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones. They discuss highlights from season 8, episode 5, "The Bells," and the pints of ice cream they ate while watching it. This week's episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. We'd also like to thank @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

Phil is back for episode 17! In this week's episode, he and Tommy talk about the most recent episode of HBO's hit series, Game of Thrones. They break down their favorite parts of episode 4 of season 8, "The Last of the Starks." They also discuss the pints they ate while watching the episode and who they think will sit on the Iron Throne in the end. As always, this episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

On this week's edition of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast, Tommy hosts, rapper and resident zombie expert, @MrAkaPro for the second week in a row. They discuss episode 3 in the final season of Game of Thrones. Tune in as they talk about the ice cream that they ate while watching the episode and break down the Battle of Winterfell. As always, this episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

This week on the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Phil was feeling out of it, so Tommy hosts rapper and producer @MrAkaPro on the show to discuss the second episode in the final season of Game of Thrones. They discuss the ice cream they ate while watching the episode and give a recap of the episode thick with plenty of coldhearted takes. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

On this week's edition of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy and Phil Netflix and chill... well, kind of. They're breaking down the much anticipated return of Game of Thrones. They talk about the ice cream pints they ate while they watched the episode and give their takes on what went down the season premier of the show's final season. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

On this week's episode of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast, Phil and Tommy recap some recent LA ice cream adventure stories. Their stories include trips to Kith for their new ice cream sandwich, Scoops some bread pudding a la mode, and Ridges for some ice cream and churros. In #TheScoop this week the guys discuss Kinder's new ice cream line, Kith's overseas expansion, and crawfish ice cream in Texas among other things. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

This week on the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Phil gets out the spoon and digs into Tommy's brain and personal history. Tommy talks about growing up in Maryland, childhood nicknames, his relationship to poetry, and his favorite ice cream spots in LA. In this week's edition of #TheScoop Phil and Tommy talk about LG's new Keurig-style ice cream machine, CJ SO COOL lacing his kid's ice cream with laxatives, and much, much more. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

On this weeks episode of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy picks Phil's brain so you can get a get better understanding of what gets his gears churning. Phil talks about what it was like growing up in LA, being the son of a Korean-American immigrant, and his interests outside of ice cream. In this week's iteration of #TheScoop the guys discuss the Ice Cream Man from Pan-n-Ice, Kroger's new Deluxe Unicorn Swirl ice cream, and why coffee ice cream shouldn't keep you up at night. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

This week on the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Phil and Tommy invite Alex Bernard (@alexdbernard) onto the show to help out with a 32 flavor single elimination tournament to celebrate the upcoming March Madness. In this week's edition of #TheScoop, the guys discuss Jeni's new dairy-free offerings, Big Softee in Monterey Park, and Dairy Queen giving out free ice cream on 3/20. This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

In Episode 9 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy and Phil draft their very own ice cream fantasy teams from a typical ice cream truck menu. In #TheScoop this week the guys discuss Greater's new mystery flavor, Wanderlust Creamery's new White Rabbit flavored ice cream, and Big Frieda's playful attempt at ice cream flavor design. For those that would like to view the ice cream truck menu for themselves: https://i.pinimg.com/474x/32/7c/4f/327c4fc92280d8c2f7fd72813efd8a73--truck-humor-coffee-truck.jpg This episode was produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode. Additional thanks Keenan Bruce who also helped with this episode.

In Episode 7 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy and Phil indulge in a tasty conversation about donuts and ice cream. They discuss their favorite donuts in LA, Tim Horton's, the #MILKYBUN, and their dream donut a la mode. In #TheScoop this week they talk about Serendipity's new pint line, why ice cream is pop culture's breakup food, and the prospects of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez coming to snatch your ice cream. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Special thanks to @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee who made music for this episode.

In Episode 6 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy and Phil dive into the delicious, cavernous recesses of waffles and discuss their intimate relationship to ice cream. They dish their takes on waffle ice cream sandwiches, The Dolly Llama, and their ideal waffle and ice cream pairings. In #TheScoop this week the guys discuss Carvel's new Fudgey the Whale pints, ice cream's vital role in WWII, and Häagen-Dazs's new boozy pint line. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee.

Are you cone curious? In Episode 5 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Phil and Tommy dive deep into the mail bag and answer some fan questions including what's your first ice cream memory, what's the difference between cheap and expensive ice creams, and what ice cream flavor would you make your enemy eat for the rest of their lives. Then, in this week's edition of #TheScoop they discuss Salt & Straw's success in the vegan arena, Kith's new ice cream sandwich, and much more. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee.

In Episode 4 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy and Phil discuss cookies and their nuanced relationship with ice cream. They spill their thoughts on the ice cream cookie sandwich, cookies & cream ice cream, and Umami Burger's UFO. In this week's edition of #TheScoop the 2 Guys discuss Bumsan Organic Milk Bar's new location, new Ben & Jerry's flavors, and Jeni's upcoming Ice Cream for Breakfast Celebration. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee.

In Episode 3 of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Phil and Tommy battle it out over the merits of the brownie sundae (5:09), their ideal brownie sundaes (19:40), and the brownie ice cream sandwich (29:00). In this weeks edition of #TheScoop they discuss dookie ice cream in Japan (33:20), Van Leeuwen's new CBD infused ice cream (37:20), Culture Republick's probiotic ice cream, the UK's ice cream burglar (44:56), and the perks of working at Ben & Jerry's (49:06). Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee.

In the second episode of the 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast Tommy and Phil explore the age-old question: cup or cone. They also discuss their ice cream adventures, including their recent trips to Kippy's, Milk, The Dolly Llama, Long Beach Creamery, and so much more. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee.

The 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast is the world's preeminent ice cream podcast. Hosts Tommy (@tommyjay24) and Phil give you the weekly scoop on what's happening in the world of ice cream around Los Angeles and beyond. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro.

The 2 Guys 1 Cone Podcast is the world's preeminent ice cream podcast. Hosts Tommy and Phil give you the weekly scoop on what's happening in the world of ice cream around Los Angeles and beyond. In their very first episode, they discuss their earliest ice cream memories, do a deep dive on KITH Treats, talk about the Rick and Morty collab at Afters Ice Cream, and spit their hottest takes on the latest ice cream news. Produced by Tommy Jarrell. Music by @MrAkaPro and Sami McGee.

Ethan Jodziewicz has carved out a remarkable career for himself in the world of acoustic music.  He plays bass for Sierra Hull and was featured on her GRAMMY-nominated album Weighted Mind.  A former student of Edgar Meyer, Hal Robinson, and Nicholas Walker, Ethan is forging his own path through the music world in a fascinating way.  We dig into a ton of topics, like: living a balanced and fulfilling life the concept of how you practicing being more important than quantity of practice time what it was like growing up in Washington state what Ethan learned from watching Tommy Jarrell play fiddle what Edgar Meyer was like as a teacher how to stay sane, energetic, and productive on the road …and much more.  Enjoy this spirited conversation with a truly fascinating artist!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For more than four decades, Robertson & Sons has specialized in providing the highest quality stringed instruments and bows to collectors, professional musicians, music educators, and students of all ages. Their modern facility is equipped with three instrument showrooms as well as a beautiful Recital Hall available to our clients to in their search for the perfect instrument and/or bow. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.   Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, cataloging and archiving Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Armin Barnett, another new friend from Seattle! Armin chose some really neat tunes, and he shed some more light on the history of the Seattle trad music scene. Also, he shared some stories from the revival days about some sources that weren’t as enthusiastic about old time pilgrims as Tommy Jarrell was. Tunes we’ll play: Devil’s Dream Old Sow Ate the Middlins No Corn on Tygart Dineo Ladies Sandy River Belles Bonus Track: Falls of Richmond Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool Like and follow Get Up in the Cool on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getupinthecool/ Join Get Up in the Cool's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getupinthecool/ Buy Get Up in the Cool Vol. 1: https://camerondewhitt.bandcamp.com/ Cameron DeWhitt's website: http://www.camerondewhitt.com/ Listen to Think Outside the Box Set: http://boxset.website 

For the old-time Tune of the Week, March 23, 2018. Susannah Gal goes by other titles. This one comes from the duet CD of Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, both from the Round Peak, NC region. Their B part is unique, but they play it together and so it sounds great. Fred adds slides which I attempted to include, too. They must have had lots of fun playing together!

For the old-time Tune of the Week, March 23, 2018. Susannah Gal goes by other titles. This one comes from the duet CD of Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, both from the Round Peak, NC region. Their B part is unique, but they play it together and so it sounds great. Fred adds slides which I attempted to include, too. They must have had lots of fun playing together!

For the old-time Tune of the Week, March 23, 2018. Susannah Gal goes by other titles. This one comes from the duet CD of Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, both from the Round Peak, NC region. Their B part is unique, but they play it together and so it sounds great. Fred adds slides which I attempted to include, too. They must have had lots of fun playing together!

Surry County’s Round Peak area, and the surrounding communities between Mount Airy, N.C., and Galax, Va., have shaped the sound of Old-Time music heard across the nation and around the world. Two of the best-known members of this tradition were Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham. During the old-time music revival of the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, young musicians from all over visited Tommy and Fred and their fellow Round Peak artists, learning their tunes and enjoying their warm welcome.

Surry County’s Round Peak area, and the surrounding communities between Mount Airy, N.C., and Galax, Va., have shaped the sound of Old-Time music heard across the nation and around the world. Two of the best-known members of this tradition were Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham. During the old-time music revival of the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, young musicians from all over visited Tommy and Fred and their fellow Round Peak artists, learning their tunes and enjoying their warm welcome.

For the old-time Tune of the Week, 11/24/17, Ida Red is also known as Down the Road. This is Tommy Jarrell's version. When I learned Down the Road it was Earl Scrugg's version. It's neat to have these two icons linked through this song. I'm playing on a brand new Randy Shelton "The Ironsides Banjo Co." mountain banjo--quite fun!

For the old-time Tune of the Week, 11/24/17, Ida Red is also known as Down the Road. This is Tommy Jarrell's version. When I learned Down the Road it was Earl Scrugg's version. It's neat to have these two icons linked through this song. I'm playing on a brand new Randy Shelton "The Ironsides Banjo Co." mountain banjo--quite fun!

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Rusty and Nancy Neithammer! I’ve been trying to get them on the show for quite a while, because they’re the best. And they have awesome stories about hanging out with Tommy Jarrell and Bruce Greene! Tunes we’ll play: Cindy Moonlight Give the Fiddler a Dram Neithammer Honeymoon Polly’s Mountain Kettle Bonus Track: Aldeline Waltz Buy Cliffhangers' CD's: http://www.5-string.com/ Buy tickets to the Midwest Sing and Stomp: http://singandstomp.com/ Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool

The hills of Western North Carolina are home to traditional Appalachian music, but the roots of old-time music stretch all over the world, combining the music of the first European settlers in the Appalachians with that of the Africans who came to the new world as slaves, and elements of the musical traditions of the Native Americans. When you hear the blue notes and syncopation that fiddlers like Tommy Jarrell play in tunes like “Black-Eyed Susie,” you can hear that old-time music is a melting pot like no other.

The hills of Western North Carolina are home to traditional Appalachian music, but the roots of old-time music stretch all over the world, combining the music of the first European settlers in the Appalachians with that of the Africans who came to the new world as slaves, and elements of the musical traditions of the Native Americans. When you hear the blue notes and syncopation that fiddlers like Tommy Jarrell play in tunes like “Black-Eyed Susie,” you can hear that old-time music is a melting pot like no other.

My rendition is roughly based on the fiddling of Edden Hammons. I also used the Low Bass A tuning (as named by Art Rosenbaum) to get the droning 4th string. This is the tuning used by Tommy Jarrell on John Brown's Dream. The tuning is a(low)AAC#E, or in relative terms 12 4 3 5.

My rendition is roughly based on the fiddling of Edden Hammons. I also used the Low Bass A tuning (as named by Art Rosenbaum) to get the droning 4th string. This is the tuning used by Tommy Jarrell on John Brown's Dream. The tuning is a(low)AAC#E, or in relative terms 12 4 3 5.

Flatwoods in GDAD, Round Peak Version

Flatwoods in GDAD, Round Peak Version

David Holt explains how a group of talented fiddle and banjo players from Surry County, NC, came to have a world-wide impact on Old Time Music. The music originated from English, Scotch-Irish, and African-American musical traditions but it was shaped and cross-pollinated into a distinctly American sound. Tommy Jarrell was one of those most widely known; his intense, driving style and contagious enthusiasm for the music has inspired generations of musician.