Bailey's Banjo™

This music CD contains selections by James Carroll Bailey, an instrumental virtuoso and singer, originally from Lunenberg County in southern Virginia. Bailey performs at various festivities all along the East coast, and recently he has also been spending some time in the recording studio. This CD, Bailey's Banjo(tm), was recorded by Buckmaster at his music shop, "James Bailey Music," in Louisa, Virginia.

[Follow this link to hear Bailey's Banjo online!] Bailey's Banjo(tm) specializes in pure, natural banjo music. James performs solo and the CD captures the atmosphere of an impromptu picking session. The selections encompass a period of time that stretches from the birth of the instrument to present day arrangements. For the banjo enthusiast with an appreciation of traditional music, Bailey's Banjo(tm) will prove to be very fulfilling.

Bailey's Banjo(tm) also includes an instructional portion, a broad overview of the basic fundamentals of playing the 5-string banjo, bluegrass style. From tuning and rolls to an explanation of how major chords are constructed, James Bailey's instructional material will start the student on a gratifying and successful musical endeavor.


On Bailey's Banjo(tm) you'll find James Bailey's renditions of the following selections:

  1. Medley One - 3:39
  2. America - 3:57
  3. Medley Two (claw) - 4:19
  4. Battle Hymn of the Republic - 4:53
  5. Medley Three - 3:51
  6. Grandfather's Clock - 2:40
  7. Medley Four - 4:15
  8. Sweet Dixie - 2:28
  9. Home Sweet Home - 2:21
  10. Gold Rush - 3:23
  11. Waitin' It Out - :32
  12. Ground Speed - 2:14
  13. Old Spinning Wheel - 2:49
  14. Shuckin' the Corn - 2:52
  15. Black Berry - 3:06
  16. Wreck of the Old 97 - 3:27
  17. Jack's Banjo - 2:30
  18. Medley Five - 4:15
  19. Bill Cheatum - 2:55
  20. Instruction Intro - :37
  21. Tuning - 1:49
  22. Rolls - 4:47
  23. Chords - 5:13
  24. Encouragement - :21
Bailey's Banjo(tm) costs $10.00 plus $5 shipping in the U.S. Checks, Visa, Mastercard or Discover accepted. Dealer inquiries welcome.


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