Banjo Diary: Lessons from Tradition
Innovative and often surprising, Banjo Diary: Lessons from Tradition explores knowledge older musicians have bequeathed to younger players. Inspired by past banjo masters of frailing and of two- and three-finger styles, Stephen Wade, accompanied by Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, Danny Knicely, James Leva, and Zan McLeod, mines new creative possibilities with pump organ, piano, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, Dobro, rhumba box, washboard, and bass. This diary tells of an education written indelibly in a musician's heart. 58 minutes, 44-page booklet with extensive notes and photos.
Track Listing
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Cotton Eyed Joe | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 2:57 | |
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102
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Train 45 | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 2:13 | |
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103
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Arcade Blues | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely | 3:50 | |
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Uncle Buddy | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 1:49 | |
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105
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Cuckoo’s Nest / Temperance Reel / Hop Light Ladies | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 3:35 | |
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106
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Home Sweet Home | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, James Leva, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 2:21 | |
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107
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Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 3:45 | |
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108
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Old Country Stomp | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 2:25 | |
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109
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Rocky Hill | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 4:33 | |
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Little Betty Ann | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely | 2:48 | |
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Cuckoo Bird | Stephen Wade, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 3:43 | |
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Alabama Jubilee / Down Yonder | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 3:58 | |
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Santa Anna’s Retreat | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 2:44 | |
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Twin Sisters | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely | 2:24 | |
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Wild Bill Jones | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 3:47 | |
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Little Rabbit / Sheep Shell Corn | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod | 3:35 | |
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Berkeley March / Under the Double Eagle | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod | 3:46 | |
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Hand in Hand | Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Zan McLeod | 2:54 |
Album Info
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