New, old-time, melodic clawhammer banjo compositions masterfully arranged with guitars, violin, viola, violoncello, mandolin, mandocello, bouzouki, bodhran and hammered dulcimer.
Contributing Musicians:
John Balch - banjo and hammered dulcimer
Jim Wood - violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, mandolin, mandocello, bouzouki, guitar, DADGAD guitar, bodhran, and shaker.
Amy Balch - voice (Go Tell It on the Mountain)
Arranged and produced by Jim Wood for:
Whippoorwill Records
276 Joe Hart Road
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Tune List: 1. Capshaw 2. June Bug on a String 3. Sasafrass 4. Song for Sheila 5. Buckhorn 6. Soldier's Joy 7. Walter Hill 8. Saratoga 9. Thunderhead 10. Riverhouse 11. Allendale 12. Petersburg 13. Too Much Music 14. Carry On John 15. Go Tell It on the Mountain |
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Reviews: John Balch has accomplished a rare feat in the world of old-time banjo; he has created a fresh and vital compositional style, which has evolved organically from within the tradition. His original tunes are like new annual rings on an ancient tree, and they speak to the future of the music with an intensely personal voice. (Jim Wood) NPR All Songs Considered (Open Mic stage 77) www.cdBaby.com Reviewer: Daniel Carwile Absolutely wonderful CD! The compositions and arrangements are beautiful, not to mention the virtuosity, skill and artistic expression demonstrated. A must for any discerning ear. beautiful playing Reviewer: Rob D. Thanks for the beautiful playing John. I am a clawhammer player and your music has truly inspired me. I am glad I discovered this CD! Great clawhammer banjo . . . excellent editing, production Reviewer: KR Jones For those of you who like old time mountain music . . . with perhaps a little contemporary flair . . . this CD is an absolute jewel. The clawhammer banjo leads by John Balch are flawless while the fiddle and other various stringed instruments that back up Mr. Balch are tastefully performed. This CD is a keeper. Talented and expressive music...old-timey...yet fresh and original Reviewer: M Foley 5 star CD production with great lead banjo by John Balch and backup/accompaniment by Jim Wood. Foot-tapping old-timey, yet not you're typical barnyard hoedown with clean and expressive playing and a first-class production job. Recommended. John Balch takes a banjo in a new direction! Reviewer: Boge Quinn John Balch's original tunes represent a new direction in banjo, a marriage of traditional styles and modern composition, and his impeccable playing technique realizes his musical vision in a completeness seldom seen in today's plastic musical world. Jim Wood's mastery of diverse musical styles on a great variety of instruments is the perfect complement to John's tunes, resulting in a tastefully-rendered collection of "modern old-time" banjo compositions. Buy it! eBay feedback: Great CD, some great modal sounding tunes, great back-up playing. AAAA Very nice CD! Highly recommend Buy the CD, great banjo playing A great recording of original banjo tunes You just can't get any better than this guy and his banjo! Great Music. Instantly became my favorite |
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