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Episode 160: Maggie Shar (Clawhammer Banjo) Sep 18, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Maggie Shar! We recorded this at Clifftop a few months ago in the Long Point String Band tent.

Tunes in this episode:
Indian Ate the Woodchuck
Highlander’s Farewell
Josie-O
Horses in the Canebreak
Sally in the Rye
Bonus track: Jon Bekoff’s Durang’s Hornpipe

Visit The Moon Shells’ website and buy their albums! https://www.themoonshells.com/
Like and Follow The Moon Shells on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoonshells/
Visit Little Roots’ website for kids music classes, concerts, and lessons: https://www.littlerootsmusic.com/
Like and Follow Little roots on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRootsFamilyMusic/
Contact Maggie Shar for Skype or i music lessons! http://maggieshar.com/
The Ephemeral Stringband: https://www.ephemeralstringband.com/
Like and Follow The Ephemeral Stringband on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ephemeralstringband/

This episode is brought to you in part by the Kauai Old Time Gathering! So I’m going to pass along a message for them. Aloha y’all. Tickets are on sale for the 3rd Annual Kauai Old Time Gathering this November 22-24. Workshops and performances by Magnolia Sisters, Lone Piñon, Evie Ladin, Jane Rothfield and lots of local Hawaiian artists. Head over to kauaioldtime.com for more information and to reserve a bed or a campsite in the beautiful mountains of Kauai. Lots of music and lots of dancing with Cajun two-step, old time bailes nuevomexicanos and square dancing. Get your tickets now at https://www.kauaioldtime.com/.

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Episode 159: Coral Nast (Takes an Old Time Fast) Sep 11, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Coral Nast! We recorded this at the Centralia Campout in Centralia, Washington.

Tunes in this episode:
Mary Wants a Lover
Flying Indian
Roses in the Morning
Forked Deer
Piney Ridge
Drink More Cider
Bonus track: Barlow Knife in D

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This episode is brought to you in part by the Midwest Sing & Stomp: an all-day festival of folk music and dance; a nonstop party celebrating the many traditions that have taken root in Chicago and throughout the region: from cajun to mariachi, and blues to bomba. It’s a festival run by local artists, for local artists--and the communities they represent. The 2019 festival offers a full day of music, dance, and workshops on two stages. Festival-goers can join in a barn dance, freedom sing or banjo workshop, and take in traditions from Mexico, Puerto Rico and across the U.S. The day culminates in a concert by Las BomPleneras (an all-female bomba y plena band), Mariachi Sirenas (Chicago’s only all-female mariachi band) and old-time and country blues master Hubby Jenkins (formerly of Carolina Chocolate Drops). They had me out a few years ago and I had a GREAT TIME it was so eclectic and interesting. Make it happen if you can! It’s all day this Saturday, September 14th. Tickets are only $20 at the door or $15 if you buy yours in advance at https://singandstomp.com/, which I have linked in the show notes.

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Episode 158: Gray Buchanan (Contradancing in Heelys and Trad Dad Music) Sep 04, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Gray Buchanan; we recorded this at Clifftop in the Long Point String Band Tent (THANKS AGAIN for hosting us)!

Tunes in this episode:
Golden Ticket
Elkins
Sally Ann
Apple Blossom
Salt Spring
Bonus track: Benton’s Dream

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This is episode is brought to you in part by the Midwest Sing & Stomp: an all-day festival of folk music and dance; a nonstop party celebrating the many traditions that have taken root in Chicago and throughout the region: from cajun to mariachi, and blues to bomba. It’s a festival run by local artists, for local artists--and the communities they represent. The 2019 festival offers a full day of music, dance, and workshops on two stages. Festival-goers can join in a barn dance, freedom sing or banjo workshop, and take in traditions from Mexico, Puerto Rico and across the U.S. The day culminates in a concert by Las BomPleneras (an all-female bomba y plena band), Mariachi Sirenas (Chicago’s only all-female mariachi band) and old-time and country blues master Hubby Jenkins (formerly of Carolina Chocolate Drops). I’ve been to this festival, and I had a blast. You should go if you can. It’s all day September 14th. Tickets are only $20 at the door or $15 if you buy yours in advance at https://singandstomp.com/, which I have linked in the show notes.

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Episode 157: Brian Lindsay (Contra Dances, Irish Fiddle, and Pop Country) Aug 28, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Brian Lindsay! We recorded this in August at the 2019 Centralia Campout in Centralia, WA.

Tunes in this episode:
Jim Donoghue's
Moravian Star
My Old Friend
Stickney Brook
Midnight on the Water (with Ron Kavana's lyrics)
Bonus track: Booth Shot Lincoln

RSVP for Countercurrent's August 31st show in Portland, OR! https://www.facebook.com/events/955872458087798/
Countercurrent’s website: https://countercurrentmusic.com/
Like and Follow Countercurrent on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countercurrentband/
Buy Countercurrent’s album Exchange: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/countercurrent

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Reserve your spot now at Janie's Jumpstart (Portland, OR): http://www.janiesjumpstart.com/janiesjumpstartportlandregistration
I’m playing the 3rd Annual Kauai Old Time Gathering this November! Visit https://www.kauaioldtime.com/ for more info.

Thanks to the Midwest Sing & Stomp for sponsoring this episode! Check out their website (https://singandstomp.com/) for more info and tickets to this year's festival on September 14th!

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Episode 156: George Jackson (Tune Titles and Tall Poppies) Aug 21, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is George Jackson! We recorded this a few weeks ago at Clifftop in the Long Point String Band tent! Again, thank you so much, Long Point String Band, for hosting us!

Tunes in this episode:
Cabin on the Cumberland
Smokey Hole
Barn in the Bend
Po’ Black Sheep
Falls Avenue
Bonus track: Last of Sizemore

Visit George Jackson’s website to buy his album Time and Place and see his tour schedule: https://www.georgejacksonmusic.com/
Like and Follow George Jackson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgejacksonfiddle/
Catch George in Oregon and Washington at a show with Missy Raines! https://www.missyraines.com/tour

Come study old time music with me, Jane Rothfield, Shona Carr, and Charmaine Slaven at Janie’s Jumpstart Camp! Reserve your spot now: http://www.janiesjumpstart.com/janiesjumpstartportlandregistration

I’m playing the 3rd Annual Kauai Old Time Gathering this November! Visit https://www.kauaioldtime.com/ for more info.

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Episode 155: Becky Hill (Has a Dance Basket) Aug 14, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Becky Hill! Becky is a percussive dancer, so this episode is great in it’s audio-only form, but it’s even better if you watch the video, which is available on YouTube and Get Up in the Cool’s Facebook page. We recorded this at Clifftop in the Long Point String Band tent! Thank you so much, Long Point String Band, for hosting us!

Tunes in this episode:
Pride of America
Bonaparte Crossing the Alps
Billy in the Lowground
Tennessee Mountain Fox Chase
Big Fish
Bonus track: Elk River Blues

Study dance or banjo at Augusta Heritage Center: https://augustaheritagecenter.org/
Come to the Helvetia Hoot this Labor Day: https://mountaindancetrail.org/364-2/
Buy the T-Mart Rounders album: https://www.emmyandjesse.com/store/p6/MILNES%2C_CHESSER%2C_HILL%3A_T-Mart_Rounders.html

This episode is brought to you in part by Brooks Banjos! Visit https://www.brooksbanjos.com/ for elegance through simplicity and reasonable prices (discounts available for performing musicians).

I also want to thank Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan for sharing Get Up in the Cool online with their customers and increasing the reach of the show. Next time you need an instrument upgrade or new music gear, visit their online store at https://www.elderly.com/.

I’m playing the 3rd Annual Kauai Old Time Gathering this November! Visit https://www.kauaioldtime.com/ for more info.

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Episode 154: Ben Smith (Oldtime Central Can Take You Where You Want to Go) Aug 07, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Ben Smith, the founder of Oldtime-Central! We recorded this last week at Clifftop.

Tunes in this episode:
Leeray Wolf Chase (1027 Dogs)
Paddy on the Turnpike
Little Boy Where’d You Get Your Britches
Old Buzzard
Wink the Other Eye
Bonus track: Cornstalk Fiddle and a Shoestring Bow

Visit Oldtime Central’s website: https://oldtime-central.com/
Support Oldtime Central on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oldtimecentral
Join the Oldtime Commons Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2091964730865082/
Contact Ben Smith about his handmade guitars: ben@oldtime-central.com

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Big thanks to @Elderly Instruments for sharing the show on social media! Visit their online store at https://www.elderly.com/

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Episode 153: Christine Williams (Fiddle Teacher) Jul 31, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Christine Williams! We recorded this in June at the Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp in Rodney, Michigan.

Tunes in this episode:
Dick Gossip’s Reel
Faded Love
Cincinnati Hornpipe
Peter Kiefer’s Waltz
Johnny’s Gone to France
Bonus track: Frankie and Johnny

Order Baker’s Dozen from Christine: cawilli18@gmail.com
Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp: http://www.earfuloffiddle.com/

Big thanks to Elderly Instruments for sharing the show on social media! Visit their online store at https://www.elderly.com/

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Episode 152: Kris Stableford and Bruce Bauman (Live at Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp 2019) Jul 24, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Kris Stableford and Bruce Bauman! We recorded this in June at the music and dance camp they run with Nic Gareiss, the Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp in Rodney, Michigan.

Tunes in this episode:
Opera Reel
Staten Island Hornpipe
Lamplighter’s Hornpipe/Dundee Hornpipe
Louisiana Hornpipe
Bachelder’s Reel
Bonus track: Magpie

Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp: http://www.earfuloffiddle.com/
Like and follow Earful of Fiddle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earfuloffiddle/
Bruce Bauman’s fiddle tune instructional albums: https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/brucebauman
Aaron Jonah Lewis: https://aaronjonahlewis.com/

Big thanks to Elderly Instruments for sharing the show on social media! Visit their online store at https://www.elderly.com/

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Episode 151: Micah Ling (Old Time Cello, Folklore, and Festival Dress) Jul 17, 2019

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Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Micah Ling! We recorded this in June at the Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp in Rodney, Michigan.

Tunes in this episode:
Lost Everything
Betty and Beauty
Fall On My Knees
Old Man at the Mill
Kingdom Come
Bonus track: Waynesboro

Micah Ling’s album Kingdom Come: https://micahling.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-come

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This episode is brought to you in part by Banjo Newsletter! Banjo Newsletter has published old-time banjo content in every issue since its founding in 1973. Along with Dan Levenson’s quarterly section “The Old-Time Way,” which consists of profiles, reviews and tabs, banjo Newsletter has three monthly old-time banjo columns. Recent players and builders they’ve covered include Frank Lee, Lukas Pool, Mark Olitsky, Noah Cline, Adam Hurt, Nora Brown, RG Hocutt, David Bragger, Rhiannon Giddens, Seth Swingle and collector Jim Bollman, and Chris Coole, Jake Blount, Alison De Groot and Ben Krakauer are all upcoming. Subscribers to either print or online editions also get online access to the last eleven years of back copies, with tabs, accompanying sound files and video links. All that can be found at https://banjonews.com/.

Thanks to Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan for sharing the show with their customers. Visit their website at https://www.elderly.com/.

Don’t miss Earful of Fiddle Music and Dance Camp next year! http://www.earfuloffiddle.com/

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