In January 2006 there was an explosion in the mine at Sago, West Virginia. Thirteen men were trapped deep in the mine and 12 succomed to toxic gasses before they could be rescued. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #sago #wv #westvirginia

Mule Skinner Blues, written by Jimmie Rodgers as Blue Yodel No. 8. My father used to sing this song for us when we were kids and we just loved it! Dad would make funny faces when he yodeled and my sister and I would always get the giggles. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic #muleskinner

"I've Endured" is a favorite song by Ola Belle Reed, who was a singer-songwriter-banjoist from Ashe County North Carolina. One of Appalachia's best. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

Devilish Mary is a good old song about courting and marital bliss. The age-old question is who is entitled to "wear the britches" and who is not so entitled. Unfortunately the couple in this song got in a hurry and did not settle that. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic #pamelajomusic

Here we are on or about Rocky Top, Tennessee! So, of course I must sing this song. And I love this song. These mountains are so incredibly beautiful. I am happy to be here. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic #rockytop

Hey y'all! I got to play an original song at the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame Museum in Mt. Vernon Kentucky!! Wow! This is a beautiful place full of rich music history. If you're ever in this area you must stop by here. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

Poor Little Turtle Dove. Open C tuning: gCGCE. We ere in Eminence KY at the Central Kentucky Celtic Festival with Celtic Conundrum. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

I am in Kentucky! So I must of course sing Shady Grove! Not in Harlan County, but close enough. Played here in Am, sawmill tuning aEADE. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

In Kentucky! And Pumpkin Pie is back! Or so reads the sign here at the Frisch's Big Boy in the Kentucky Capitol City of Frankfort! How fun is that! #clawhammerbanjo #singersongwriter #pumpkinpie #pumpkinseason

On a road trip through both Georgia and Tennessee and I gotta play Columbus Stockade Blues! Will be in Eminence, KY this weekend with Celtic Conundrum at the Central KY Celtic Festival. Next weekend at the Dandridge TN Scots-Irish Festival. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

Road Trip!! Playing some tunes along the way. Here in south Georgia, destination Cleveland Tennessee today and on to Eminence Kentucky tomorrow. "Barlow Knife" in D, banjo tuning aDADE. This one is by request and it is among my favorite tunes to play. #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #oldtimemusic

The cicadas sang along with me on this one. I believe they like the banjo! "I'll Twine Mid The Ringlets," was published in 1860. Lyrics by Maud Irving and music by J. P. Webster. Sometimes played as a tune and called "The Wildwood Flower." #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

"Waterbound" is an old fiddle tune usually played in the key of A. Here it is with lyrics played in the key of C with banjo in open C tuning (gCGCE). Still too rainy here in Florida to play outside...and also mosquitos, dengue fever, and love bugs! #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic

"Little Sadie" is a tragic Appalachian murder ballad. Played here in Am sawmill tuning (aEADE). #clawhammer #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #murderballads #folkmusic

"I'll Fly Away," a staple in the old-time singings at the Baptist church where I grew up in Alabama. My Dad was choir director and he and mom would sing this song together. Y'all let me know if you have any song requests! #clawhammerbanjo #clawhammer #deeringbanjos #appalachianmusic #gospelmusic

Julianne Johnson and Angeline The Baker, played here on the Deering Vega Longneck with no capo in double A tuning (eAEAB). I love the low resonate tones on this banjo. #clawhammer #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #oldtimemusic #deeringbanjos

Raleigh and Spenser. I love this song on my Deering Vega Longneck banjo. It has such a deep resonate sound with the matte black head, even when it's capoed up to fret 7 here! #clawhammer #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #deeringbanjos #longneck

"Cindy" is a song our grandmother used to sing to my sister and me when we were little girls growing up on the farm in Alabama. As a kid I took the lyrics literally and thought they were so silly. #clawhammer #clawhammerbanjo #appalachianmusic #folkmusic