Boatsman - clawhammer banjo

[mobilechief]

Really nice thanks

[olmmbill]

Excellent. Great technique. Thanks for posting. BTW is that Locust Valley, Long Island?

[liljohnnotbigjohn]

go you! :D

[shartne]

wow that was great cool.

[hrbear]

Bravo! Sometimes we the europeans, like to throw the glove to our american friends, so I will say that this kind of music is actually irish, it comes from Ireland. :-) Modern american's biggest mistake is that they had been cut from the traditions and let Madonna fullfill their lives. :-) So, keep the traditions and culture as much as you can. :-)

[LegallyMoi]

Great job but the sound quality just wasn't the best. But it was good enough to bw able to hear the music.

[Natalieforpope]

That was great, really lovely playing. Could I ask, what book is it you learnt the tune from?

[FlatfootJohnny]

Love it!

[pit032]

Awesome Larry,,I really liked that one.nice variations

[Waicam]

very nice

[playmorebluegrass]

more videos!!!♥

[OzClawhammer]

Seemless as always... you've got a unique style Larry, Always a pleasure to watch and listen.

[mickeyflynn1954]

Pity u aint my next door nieghbor we 4 sure would b drinkin buddies and jammin all night long - lovin it. Best to u and urs Mickey Flynn

[macflyfish]

Hi Larry-

Miss your lessons at the evening school but still practicing and getting better. This is super.

Bob H

[locustvalleystring]

Thanks, Bob. I have thought about some variations for that course that would get it going again. Keep on playing. Larry

[CorvZr1]

what kind of head is that

[locustvalleystring]

I am using a skin head on that banjo. I tried a mylar head, but it was a little too sharp for my taste. I like the plunkier sound of a skin (vellum) head. Changes in humidity require me to make tension adjustments periodically, but it's worth it. Larry

[surfinbernard77]

Woah! This really is spectacularly good!

[locustvalleystring]

Thanks, Bernard. I will try to post more banjo tunes....something I have to remind myself now and then. Larry

[billyjoezvideoz]

Excellent work! For me, as a beginner at clawhammer (1 month), you provide great inspiration. Some day . . .

[locustvalleystring]

Billy,

I remember thinking the same thing when I first heard clawhammer banjo in 2000. I decided that I had to learn that. You too will get there.....just keep pushing. Thanks, Larry

[crylancelot]

amazing  congrats!

[locustvalleystring]

Thanks, Lancelot. Glad that you enjoyed. Larry

[baanjoguy]

Nice!! n. I need to learn this one.You play it very well

[tuhker]

Great stuff! I'm curious the heritage of this particular version. Sounds a lot like the one John Hartford did on one of his last albums.

[locustvalleystring]

Tuhker,

I got that tune from one of my banjo books...but there are several variations of that tune that I have heard. Also I have seen it called Boatsman and Boatman. Variations arise from independent evolutions over the years in different regions. Thanks, Larry

[backporchbanjo]

Like you Larry I have heard many versions of this tune & yours is up there with the best.

[Wizzad75]

badass

[guywolff]

Im with John great push on this one .. Glad to met you .. Guy

[pit032]

Good to hear some new songs from you Larry, sounded great!..

[sparkyfiddle]

Thanks Larry, that was amazing - your sense of rhythm is awesome as ever!

[mahoney2100]

This is a great version of the tune. You sound really great. I like the variant segment.