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

101	Cotton Eyed Joe Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	02:57
102	Train 45 Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	02:13
103	Arcade Blues Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely	03:50
104	Uncle Buddy Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	01:49
105	Cuckoo’s Nest / Temperance Reel / Hop Light Ladies Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	03:35
106	Home Sweet Home Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, James Leva, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	02:21
107	Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	03:45
108	Old Country Stomp Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	02:25
109	Rocky Hill Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	04:33
110	Little Betty Ann Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely	02:48
111	Cuckoo Bird Stephen Wade, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	03:43
112	Alabama Jubilee / Down Yonder Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	03:58
113	Santa Anna’s Retreat Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	02:44
114	Twin Sisters Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely	02:24
115	Wild Bill Jones Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	03:47
116	Little Rabbit / Sheep Shell Corn Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod	03:35
117	Berkeley March / Under the Double Eagle Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod	03:46
118	Hand in Hand Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Zan McLeod	02:54