BACH CELLO SUITE #1 PRELUDE I really enjoyed getting this back in my hands and ears! I worked this up back in the day to give to some very advanced students at Berklee. It’s fun to come back (a decade?!?) later and refresh something you worked on, kinda feels like time travel. This isn’t a perfect go on this, got some notes in there I wish rang for longer, one misfret blah blah blah but I thought the music of it was fun to listen to. #bach#banjo#bluegrass#bachonbanjo#hometime#leaveagaintonight
Heard the news of Ben’s passing today. I only met him a few times but his bright and kind spirit was so clear. His playing was rooted, creative, and generous. I will visit his music often.
Practice video: sometimes I’ll take video to check in on technique/tone/timing. This is me playing a couple solos over Hartford’s “Vamp In The Middle” which we play in the Sam Band sometimes. I had felt like I wasn’t succeeding the way I’d like to on this tune so I took some time to refresh ideas on it. For me, it’s all about bringing those lowest lows up! #banjo#practice#sambushband#bluegrass#johnhartford#greenroomacoustics
@oldtownschool show tonight. “Columbus Stockade Blues” was before “The Letter”
Sam subbed “Girl From The North Country” for “Alice Cary” (by request)
Encore: “Same Old River” (by request)