BANJO DIARY: LESSONS FROM TRADITION - STEPHEN WADE

Innovative and often surprising, Banjo Diary: Lessons from Tradition explores knowledge older musicians have bequeathed to younger players. Inspired by past banjo masters of frailing and of two- and three-finger styles, Stephen Wade, accompanied by Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, Danny Knicely, James Leva, and Zan McLeod, mines new creative possibilities with pump organ, piano, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, Dobro, rhumba box, washboard, and bass. This diary tells of an education written indelibly in a musician's heart. 58 minutes, 44-page booklet with extensive notes and photos.

Cotton Eyed Joe Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 02:57

Train 45 Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 02:13

Arcade Blues Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely 03:50

Uncle Buddy Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 01:49

Cuckoo’s Nest / Temperance Reel / Hop Light Ladies Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 03:35

Home Sweet Home Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, James Leva, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 02:21

Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Russ Hooper, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 03:45

Old Country Stomp Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 02:25

Rocky Hill Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 04:33

Little Betty Ann Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely 02:48

Cuckoo Bird Stephen Wade, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 03:43

Alabama Jubilee / Down Yonder Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 03:58

Santa Anna’s Retreat Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 02:44

Twin Sisters Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely 02:24

Wild Bill Jones Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 03:47

Little Rabbit / Sheep Shell Corn Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, James Leva, Zan McLeod 03:35


Berkeley March / Under the Double Eagle Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Danny Knicely, Zan McLeod 03:46

Hand in Hand Stephen Wade, Mike Craver, Zan McLeod 02:54