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MP3 Samples and brief descriptions added

Here are links to the first three tracks with brief descriptions.

1. Traveler Playboys' Special Sidney Brown has been given a lot of recognition for his accordion building, but no one ever talks about his playing. He built several accordions for my great-grandfather. I remember going to his shop as a child and they would jam and smoke hand-rolled cigarettes.

2. Where Did You Sleep Last Night A traditional American folk tune, this song was originally recorded by Huddy (Leadbelly) Ledbetter in 1927. Ledbetter was a Louisiana native. The song was recorded by Bill Monroe using the same complicated Em progression in 1933, but in 1937, Monroe recorded it again, with his mandolin in hand, in the key of G with a simpler progression. This recording eventually made it to the Touchet Brothers as "In the Pines." My recording features Chris Miller on fiddle.

3. La Valse Minuit They say that Lawrence Walker was a difficult person to play with because he was a perfectionist. I'm glad I didn't live during that time, because I am not.

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...very nice...CD will be available?

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Yes...I just got the call today that the audio and artwork has been accepted, and it is in production. Should be in late next week.

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Looks interesting! Nice song list! Put me on your waiting list. And avoid postpartum depression!



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