5 Strings Attached ~ Volume 2
released 2000

ON SALE AGAIN SEPTEMEBER 8, 2003

Continuing from  where they left off, this collection of songs and tunes consists of quite a few new compositions, and some renditions of traditional gems. Incorporating what we have learned in style and technique from traditional players, and utilizing the dynamics of various tunings and rhythms, the focus of this recording remains the beauty of sound created on the open back banjo. 

1.  Rainbow on The Mormon’s
2.   Becky The Beader 
3.   Gunslinger 
4.   Willie Moore 
5.   First Morning 
6.   The Last days of Autumn 
7.   From Earth To Heaven 
8.   Snowdrop 
9.   Sleepyhead 
10. West Fork Gals 
11. Tough Luck Blues 
12. The Old Hotel 
13. Heron's Wing 
14. Old Joe Clark 
15. Hopscotch 
16. Winter’s Hope 
17. Darlin Cora 
18. Snake on The Road 
19. Get up George 
20. Stay On The Farm 
21. Susquehanna
22. Skipping Stones 
23. Things In Life 
24. Midnight Sky 

5 Strings Attached With No Backing
released 1999

ON SALE AGAIN SEPTEMEBER 8, 2003

5 Strings Attached With No Backing is a collection of both traditional and original tunes capturing the beautiful sound of the old time clawhammer and finger-picking style of the 5 string banjo with guitar accompaniment. Unique versions of old time songs are included along with a variety of instrumentals, which makes for great listening from start to finish. Banjo tunings and keys are documented for the banjo playing enthusiast.

1. Winfield's Fancy 
2. Don Valley Ramble 
3. Elkorn Ridge
4. Bloody Red River
5. The Blackest Crow
6. Darlin' Nelly Grey
7. Fretless
8. Country Blues
9. The Skinny Guy's Gotta Eat
10. Trip to Restoule
11. Sally Ann Johnson
12. Sam's Dream
13. John Henry
14. Walking the Dog
15. Ducks on the Pond
16. John Hardy
17. Quince Dillon's High D
18. Mind the Gap

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