Here I am at the office, waiting to leave to go to a dulcimer group at 7pm. Wait! I have a banjo. This is my version of Charlie Poole's version of Goodbye Sweet Liza Jane. I am in G on the Gold Tone. Sorry about the rumbles where the microphone got my exhales. Now everyone knows that I tend to hold my breath while playing.
I had just received this cello banjo and played around with it for about 45 minutes before doing this quickie recording. I'm in G tuned an octive lower than a standard banjo.
Submitted by vrteach on November 20, 2008 - 6:30pm
Recording Date:
Thu, November 20th, 2008
I've learned this tune from Steve Staley, who plays it faster than I do. I do much fewer notes if I play along for dance speed. There are two versions of this in Dear Old Illinois, I think this one is closer to the one from Howard Sims.
Submitted by vrteach on November 12, 2008 - 6:30pm
Recording Date:
Wed, November 12th, 2008
This is the version played at our jam session. Actually, the second time through because I requested to play it again. I think there are 3 fiddles, 3 mandolins, 3 guitars, and 1 banjo.
