Shady Grove

[Mandolin1944]

Great job! I like those lyrics -- there are so many for the song but you had some nice ones! They fit to gather fine. And there is nothing shabby about yer clawhammering either -- if I say so myself!!

[Wishuey]

@Mandolin1944

Thanks Bernie. I LOVE clawhammer banjo but have never been able to handle the "drop thumb" business. That, and the fiddle, have been lifelong frustrations. I`d upload a fiddle tune or two but am afraid, in addition to the dog diving under the bed, my Mac might explode......

[rollmop7]

you should do a version of cripple creek on this model it would sound pretty good

[fiddlerosin]

"Your best" was pretty good!

[Wishuey]

Many thanks!

[angeansaiorm]

well done lovely sound,by the way what were you doing mooching in the baltimore county dump..ha ha just joking.. thats a lovely banjo take care of it

[Wishuey]

Thanks Kevin. One never knows what will turn up in a dump; always worth an expedition....

We spent a few days about three hours north of you in and around Ballycastle in June; played in a couple of fun sessions and enjoyed the lovely scenery.

Cheers,

Pete

[fuzzymonkeypants]

Thanks for playing! I haven't heard Shady Grove with the sus chords - can you share your secrets?

[Wishuey]

Thank YOU. I have no secrets but am happy to expose my musical ignorance by asking; What the hell`s an "sus chord"?

[Bissmarck]

I hadn't heard this major key version before! This was Great!

[Wishuey]

Once again, thanks for the kind words. I`m told this is one of the earlier versions of the song.

[Wishuey]

Have a look and listen to "zeppmusic".  He`s amazing; does both versions.

[Bissmarck]

Yeah, i've listened to a couple of his shady grove's but i had missed that version :)

Your banjo videos are great, I enjoy every one!

[Ramclam]

Very nice; I never knew Shady Grove had lyrics for some reason.

[Wishuey]

Thank you. See below for explanation of delay responding...

[dandewardlow]

thank you for sharing this, I enjoy your videos so much!

[Wishuey]

Thanks; had managed to "block" myself so couldn`t respond to comments until I figured it out..

[Croter8ment]

nice beard. and clawhammer skills.

[Wishuey]

Thanks. The former comes in handy at Christmas....

[TheMankyProfessor]

Loved this, the best you can do is damn good!

There are so many different lyrics for this song it is great to get a new verse!

[Wishuey]

Thanks for the kind words!

[phunctup]

that was fantastic

[Wishuey]

Many thanks.

[seongsangnim]

That sounded fantastic. I think the dog thought about joining you in a back-up role at 1:17.

[Wishuey]

Many thanks. Yes, Islay the labradoodle got distracted from checking out the situation outside, probably a sour note.

[Wishuey]

Make that "probably BY a sour note".....

[dalevancleef]

Fantastic! I love your style!

[Wishuey]

Thanks!

[Pete869]

Brilliant!

[Wishuey]

Many thanks. Would have responded sooner but just got back from a month in your part of the world, the Highlands of Scotland to be specific.

[Edthebanjo]

Nice banjo playing! You should edit the bit out about 'non existent claw hammer skills'

You also made the very common mistake ok mistakeing frailing for clawhammer. claw hammer originated from guitar, its a style that sounds as if there are two instruments playing.

nice playing though! wish i could play clawhammer

[jessyquedens]

Think you're a little hard on yourself as regards your clawhammer skills.

[Wishuey]

Thanks. I`ve never been able to master the "drop thumb" part, but a few old timers didn`t do it either.

[Spazuddles]

Incredible. Your voice is great, your playing is even better and this is far from lame. Keep it up.

[espiel]

A wonderful rendition of this old mountain classic, along with totally pleasing narrative and atmospherics. Nice study and dog,as well. Thanks for this, sir.

[Wishuey]

Thanks so much for the kind words.

[bigalke]

Yes!

[traildust32]

Hmm... I wish I could truthfully say that I was that good. and I totally agree .. far from lame.. Like so many of the videos on here. Mike.

[nochum1]

Love the banjo story and your attempt was far from lame...great tune, thanks!

[Banjer]

Ok pete don't consider my comment about your banjo on mississippi sawyer...you just give me it the answer in this video :)