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“Shove that Pigs Foot a little further in the fire.” Fingerstyle guitar

Day 2 of playing with a metronome everyday to see if it actually improves my rhythm. Haha

u/violinfiddleman — 4 days ago
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Appalachian music/culture/scenery road trip

Hi All,

Apologies if this is a slightly obscure request - I have never been to the US before so I am going in blind somewhat!

I have recently started learning the 5 string banjo, and I have become every interested in Appalachian music, landscape, and the culture in general. I am planning a road trip from NY to Nashville starting in mid August (slightly flexible) and I am hoping to take in some local old time/folk/bluegrass music, quaint historic towns and cities, and some scenic mountain views. The trip duration will be 2 to 3 weeks and I would like to have time to spend at places along the way, rather than just driving past them. At the moment some places that I hope to see/stay are Shenandoah Valley, Floyd, Galax, Asheville and the Great Smoky Mountains. If there are glaring omissions from the list that you think would be a nice addition to the trip, please let me know!

Any/all tips are welcome! Thanks!

EDIT: Just to add, the main states I have interest in are Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. It probably won't be feasible to get to all of the above though, so if anyone could offer any tips on a suggested route/stops, I would really appreciate it!

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u/dick_terpine — 7 days ago

Dock Boggs

Всем привет, хотел бы очень вас попросить, посоветовать песни Дока ,которые вам нравятся. Или рассказать какой нибудь интересный факт о нём. Его игра на банджо это что-то невероятное. Буду вам очень благодарен.

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u/KlutzyDifference9060 — 7 days ago

Док Боггс

Всем привет, хотел бы очень вас попросить, посоветовать песни Дока ,которые вам нравятся. Или рассказать какой нибудь интересный факт о нём. Его игра на банджо это что-то невероятное. Буду вам очень благодарен.

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u/KlutzyDifference9060 — 7 days ago

Matt Heckler, "Swannanoa Tunnel,"

Just one of my favorite players doing a rendition of an ole tune. Definitely his own take on it, crazy style. Lol.

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u/GemsOnVHS — 8 days ago
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Mr. Grouse

A very fun to play original that olde Kenderman wrote on the five string

u/Steve__Parry — 11 days ago
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Bonesin’ after dark.

Playing bones always helps me to decompress. I carry them with me every day and often find myself subconsciously reaching for them between doing this and that. Sometimes slipping into a groove, even just for a short moment, is a pleasant little escape from the buzz of daily life. Almost like a musical fix. A kind of rhythmic meditation.

u/rhythmbones — 13 days ago
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East Creek Union @ Freds Bar & Vinyl 14/07/2026

We had a great time playing at Fred's Bar & Vinyl in Stowmarket the other week, here's afew clips from our set

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u/oldtimetunesandsongs — 12 days ago