"Mississippi Sawyer" Annie & Mac Old Time Music Moment

[johnnugentiscool]

What tuning do you use for the banjo?

[annieandmac]

@johnnugentiscool The banjo is in Double C tuning - gCGCD. Fiddlers usually play this tune in D with the banjo capoed up two frets.

[Ullarobinlilly]

You are so wonderful!

[rodauen]

Awesome, really awesome! I have my Dad's 1924 Regal 4 string banjo and need a case for it so it doesn't get damaged from Colorado Dry climate, any other suggestions? Thanks Rod

[annieandmac]

@rodauen Thanks for commenting - we heat with wood and are always concerned about dryness in the winter. Annie keeps humidifiers on her guitars but the banjo doesn't require much attention. Keep an eye on the neck. If it has a truss rod you can adjust it to keep the neck strait. All the best,

Mac

[annieandmac]

@jordanakajoejoe Thanks for your message! Just keep on pickin' - one day you will amaze yourself.

[MyBadplayer]

this is great .... but why do some folks get most of the talent ??? seriously , this is just wonderful.

[annieandmac]

@MyBadplayer Thanks for the message, we appreciate your kind thoughts. Many years ago I heard a singer/musician being interviewed and she said "The more I practice, the luckier I get." I've had that saying written on my kitchen wall ever since.

Mac

[fanoel77]

bloomin good for sure

[annieandmac]

@fanoel77 Thank you!

[MrYllib54]

Just love the way you play these great old tunes and a great help to me as, I`m just starting out picking banjo and can see how you`re doing it. Thanks for the music.

[itsmedouglast]

This brings back so many memories.

[skipk44]

Looking for old time music, I stumbled across your videos on YouTube. As a novice Claw banjo player, I find your music incredibly inspiring. Keep the tunes coming.

[bimbomistico]

One of your best performance for me... and the light of the video has somewhat of an artistic picture... and this lovely music remember me my childhood. A touch of magic!

[annieandmac]

@bimbomistico What kind words - thank you!

[cortevens]

Watched this video last night and it stayed in my head all day today at work, Got my mind off work and made the day go by faster thankyou for the wonderful music to listen too!!!!

[fngrpkn06]

Love the music, you two look so happy playin' as well. Take care.

[TCMO99]

This is phenomenal!

[annieandmac]

@TCMO99 Thanks for commenting!

[intricacies]

What an incredible smile throughout the whole piece!

[annieandmac]

@intricacies Happy music - thanks for commenting!

[TinkGerman]

fantastic performance:-)

[luneda2]

Great performance by both of you. Thanks a million

[rod1148]

You two make the most beautiful music. A shear joy listening and watching! Thanks for all these posts!!

[annieandmac]

@rod1148 You can tell we're having a ball - thank you for your message and comments!

[swimguy444]

great! i recently learned this song on clawhammer banjo, but i didnt realize you could put old time banjo with a guitar, thats great!

[annieandmac]

@swimguy444 Thanks for your message!

[groundhogpeggy]

Sounds so nice on a warm summer evening. Great job on a great ol' tune!

[vanemty]

muy bonita musica y muy bonita pareja saludos y bendiciones desde mexicali baja california mexico

[annieandmac]

@vanemty Muchas gracias!

[jocalinsjxf]

VERY GOOD!!!!

[annieandmac]

@jocalinsjxf Thank you for commenting!

[LakesideArt]

I absolutely love your playing!!!

Do you give lessons?

Would you get a 'beat down' 'down on her luck and health' woman a second chance to play again?

[Durandal1717]

The counterpoint here is just astounding.

[annieandmac]

@Durandal1717 That's old time music! Thanks.

[cortevens]

WOW! so much music from just two people, You guys aer great I love to listen to your music......jimmy

[MrYllib54]

I`m a learner player of banjo, listening to, and watching you play these old songs is an inspiration. Thank you for your music, just love it.

[annieandmac]

@MrYllib54 That's a great message! Thank you.

[C122131]

well well i don't know what to say, the banjo and the guitar together give something very pleasant to listen to.

[annieandmac]

@C122131 Thank you for listening and commenting!

[ButterflyDragon9]

Best thing about this is that she smiled the entire time.  :)

[annieandmac]

@ButterflyDragon9 What can I say? Old time music makes me happy!

Annie

[mudking568]

Great job and what a Beautiful Song. What Tuning is the banjo tuned in?

[annieandmac]

Thank you! The banjo is in double C tuning gCGCD

[postcardsfromheaven]

sweet, sweet music,give me more

[lamarre85]

two words for you guys YOU ROCK! i mean i like rock and metel but that was amazing

[annieandmac]

There's power in old time music! Thanks for commenting.

[spooferjones]

absolutely love it!

[annieandmac]

Thank you for commenting!

Mac

[johnnybooy5]

this is my favorite old time song. You ar remarkableYou inspire me to keep at it . I am 72 years old and been playing off and on for about a year

[johnnybooy5]

I love tour music. About the best I have ever heard.

I am learning the banjo via in studio lessons and books . right now I'm trying the clawhammer Your rendidtions are an inspiration to me to continue. I am 72 years old and have playing off an on for about a year

[greekflatpicker]

I've bought me a clawhammer banjo 3 weeks ago and i'm learning how to play by ear.This tune is one of my favorites.Thanks so much for the inspiration.

Regards from Greece.

[Macangusagain]

listened to this and Soldier's Joy,my all time favorite by three of my favorite artists, Earl Scruggs, John Mckuen (Nitty Gritty dirt band) and the great Hawkshaw Hawkins. I also like the versions of S.Joy by the Whites , and by Flatt and scruggs, and boy ,i have to tell you,you got some pretty sweet shifts in there which make yours a great performance.Enjoyed your play immmensely, and I've sent it to the FlyinScot, my friend Bill Stewart of London Ont.,one great banjo picker in his own right.

[Larkin1907]

Brilliant! It sounds quite like the music of Lancashire.

[Lessar77]

Love your music love her smile. Simple sweet and true. Keep it up and God Bless both of you

[forexwolf]

waaaaaw , i love you`r music .well done .i keep Listening .

thank you both.

ruslan from jordan-middle east .:)

[bazthehandyman]

Nice one you two....been playing this music for many years now.

Annie don't be afraid to hit that lovely guitar a bit harder,it sounds great.

[annieandmac]

Thanks for commenting!!

[annieandmac]

5 stars for your comments!!

[colinjohnston1]

one of the nicest tunes played by 2 of the best

[Abercrombilad]

Looking for Bluegrass Songs and found this, an older music-style. Thats authentic and great !!!

[annieandmac]

Thanks for the message!!

Mac

[RandyHooHa]

Love the tune, love the peformance. Thanks for posting!

[annieandmac]

Thanks for all your comments!!

Mac

[bulbatron9]

WOW! That's some serious pickin'! Sent chills up my spine, and made my hair crawl! Great Job you two! :)

[annieandmac]

Now that's a comment I like to hear!!! Thanks for that and thanks for the sub too!

Mac

[berherbi]

great great great super b thx for posting

[annieandmac]

Thanks for the generous comments!!

[oldtones]

i love this  old tune GREAT JOB

[annieandmac]

Much thanks!!

[rod1148]

Pure joy! Thanks for posting!!

[xgi36]

Wonderful! You two are a treasure. Keep making great American music.

[annieandmac]

Thanks for the great comments!!

All the best,

Mac

[colindominy]

Beautiful !! Just so easy & relaxably enjoyable to listen to. As a duo, you have the 'gift' .. that's for sure !! Outstanding !!

[annieandmac]

Thank you again for your terrific message and comments!!

Mac

[hfpitman]

hello friends i still enjoy your great videos.

[annieandmac]

Thanks hfpitman!!

Mac

[holylochlad]

Pure magic,Could listen all night,good luck and thanks for sharing.

[annieandmac]

Many thanks for those comments!!

Mac

[climograph]

They are all great performances. Hard to pick one, but believe like jubilo.

[annieandmac]

Thank you for commenting!!

All the best,

Mac

[rod1148]

I could listen to this stuff all day! Thanks for posting. Going to check out some of your other works.

[annieandmac]

Thanks for commenting!!

Mac

[drybonesband]

Wonderul! This is often done at top speed on fiddle- I love the nice even pace you bring to the song. Great playing.

[annieandmac]

Thanks for commenting!!

Mac

[Bisbonian]

Really nice...I like your versions of so many of these songs the best. Thanks for posting these; I learn a lot from them.

[annieandmac]

Thanks for commenting!! We appreciate that!!

[Poodlepups]

nice rhythm and picking, but the best part is her sweet smile!

[annieandmac]

Thank you for those comments!!

[snooddsandinns]

Beautifully done. You are both very talented. Keep up the awesome work. By chance do you know In the Pines?

[PublicDisgrace2]

God has truly blessed you with the talent to play this heartfelt music. I feel blessed just to listen.

May you both continue to bring us such joy.

[RayBthesecond]

Alright you two,now this tune is gonna be stuck in my head! I also got to tell ya, I enjoy playing along with ya on my guitar and banjo.I learned alot just by watching you play.Thanks again for sharing your joy of Bluegrass with us.I havn't come across The Turkey in the Straw tune yet,can ya do it for us?

[gerardouglisse]

Great Job !

cheers from France

[manwithabanjo]

very nicely done thank you for sharing

[annieandmac]

Thank you!!!

[donnasnb60]

MERCI that was good!! lovin you guys here in nc

[annieandmac]

Thanks for the great comments!!

[pipesready]

brilliant

[annieandmac]

Thank you for commenting!!

[About2Rain]

JOY JOY JOY.....Beautiful song...Beautiful rendition...Beautiful smiles!!! Hearts and stars to you both.

[annieandmac]

Thank you again and again!!

[ashishd88]

That was just beautiful. I had tears of happiness in my eyes when listening to this. :)

All the best from India

[annieandmac]

All the best from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Such wonderful comments - thank you !!

[redeye1945]

Pure, lovely music.

Keep it up guys.

Cheers.

From NZ.

[annieandmac]

Thank you!!

All the best from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

[shallowcoat]

...oh, and you play the banjo too!

[annieandmac]

Only for short intervals between long periods of tuning. Thanks for commenting!!

[andrea84ta]

Great sound!! Love this song!

Andrea from Italy

[annieandmac]

It seems to be our most popular video. Thanks for the comments and thanks for listening!!

[wolfieboyer]

nice-n-pure

[annieandmac]

Thank you!! That's how we like it!

[broecher]

love it keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[annieandmac]

Thank you!!

[lgomez222]

Sounds great! This music just makes you smile!

[annieandmac]

Thank you for sayin' so!!

[21centuryShaman]

NICE! I like your "part B" of the tune better than mine. Well played...

[Wishuey]

Beautifully done version of my absolutely favorite old-time tune. I`m not too far from you ( Maryland) but found your postings via a "YouTube" friend ("Achnamara") in Scotland, whose banjo teacher, via the Web is in.... Maryland!

[foxontherunmb]

So long I've hunted the web for old timey claw banjo....I found it!! Annie and Mac you make beautiful music, I tip my cap to you both.

[annieandmac]

Thank you for the comments. We'll try to keep the banjo numbers coming!

[Imenhotep2]

Wonderful sound. It's real ear candy.

[annieandmac]

Thanks for the comment. From the ears to the heart.

[achnamara]

Excellent stuff

[coriolan92isback]

Really love it!

[lonesomepaul]

fantastic stuff! post more soon!

[coriolan92isback]

Yeah, superb !!! Please post more ...

[Clawhammereur]

I joined youtube just to say how good this was. Excellent!

[jgkovac]

that was awesome

[jappleseed72]

I really enjoyed this...thanks for posting!!