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The
Music of Bob and Kristie Black
To view a complete
discography of Bob's work, visit the Discography
section of Banjoy.com
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Bob
and Kristie have picked out some of their favorite tracks that they
would like to share with you. Where you see the little music notes,
click on them to download the track in MP3 format. Once your download
is complete, fire up your favorite MP3 player and enjoy. And if you
like what you hear, please check out our store
to get your hands on your own copy.
(If you don't have an MP3 player we recommend Winamp for the PC)
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At
times those Bluegrass lyrics can fly by a little fast, or *gasp*
your favorite artist may even mumble a little. Check out the "real"
lyrics to your favorite songs where you see this icon.
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Think
you can keep up with Bob & Kristie? Visit the tablature
area of banjoy.com to see a new tablature every month.
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This book is Bob Black's personal memoir about the two
years he spent working for Bill Monroe (1974-76).
Filled
with anecdotes and personal observations,
Come Hither
to Go Yonder offers a rare perspective on the creative
forces that drove one of America's greatest composers
and musical innovators.
Available for purchase at Bob Black’s live performances.
The book may also
be ordered online from the
University of Illinois Press
by clicking on this link:
http://www.press.uillinois.edu/s05/black.html
or by calling this toll-free number:
(USA only) @ 1-(800) 537-5487
Maryland
and Canadian residents please call:
(410) 516-6956.
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Paperback: $21.95
Hardback: $40.00 (no dust jacket) |
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Bob Black ~ LADIES ON THE
STEAMBOAT
CD: $15.00 + $2.00 S & H
Banjo Tablatures: $8.00 + $2.00 S & H
The original classic debut album by Bob Black, with five additional tracks highlighting Bob in live performances with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys! Featuring Bob's most requested tune , "Limerock", as well as the beautifully haunting minor key melody, Star of the County Down". Some of the best musicians in the world of acoustic music are included in this album: Bill Monroe, Norman Blake, Kenny Baker, Alan O'Bryant, Buck White, Terry Smith, Cheryl White, Blaine Sprouse, Alan Murphy, James Bryan, John Purk, Nancy Blake, and Slim Richey. Banjo Tablature Available.
Ridgerunner;
ASIN: RR0018
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Bob Black ~ Ladies On The Steamboat
Tracks
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Ladies
On The Steamboat  |
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2.
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Monroe's
Blues |
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3.
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Jerusalem
Ridge |
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4.
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Star
Of The County Down |
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5.
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Staten
Island Hornpipe |
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6.
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Nervous
Breakdown |
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7.
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Limerock
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8.
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Saratoga
Blues |
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9.
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Flight
To D.C. |
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10.
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Over
The Waterfall |
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11.
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The
Flowers Of Edinburgh |
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12.
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Little
Black Moustache |
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Dear Old Dixie (With Bill Monroe) |
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Train 45 (With Bill Monroe) |
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Blue Grass Special (With Bill
Monroe) |
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Blue Grass Breakdown (With Bill Monroe) |
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Rawhide (With Bill Monroe) |
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PERFECT STRANGERS~ Perfect Strangers
CD:
$15.00 + $2.00 S&H
Hot
bluegrass classics with tradition based originals. Each band member
brings to this CD his own individual style, personality, and musical
experience. Musical variety that keeps your attention, while maintaining
a traditional cohesiveness.
Copper
Creek Records CCCD-0210
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Perfect Strangers ~Perfect Strangers
Tracks
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Sing
Me A Song (That'll Just Keep Me Lonesome) |
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Roll
On, John |
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3.
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Scofield
Mine Disaster |
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4.
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Homeless
Joe |
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5.
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The
Hermit Miner |
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6.
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Bluegrass in the Backwoods |
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7.
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Twenty
One Years |
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8.
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Canned
By The Best |
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9.
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Evening
Shade |
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10.
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The
Greatest Midwestern Fear |
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11.
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If
We Never Meet Again |
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12.
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Pineville
Breakdown |
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13.
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Fog
On The Water |
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14.
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Wandering
Boy |
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Bob & Kristie Black ~ Iowa Songscape
CD:
$15.00 + $2.00 S&H
Cassette: $10.00 + $2.00 S&H
Banjo Tablatures: $8.00 + $2.00 S&H
Bob
and Kristie's latest release! Featuring all- original compositions
with special guests Dave Moore, Tom Schaefer, Alan Murphy, Aleta
Murphy, John Purk, and Mark Wilson.
Green Valley;
ASIN: 146
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Bob & Kristie Black ~ Iowa Songscape
Tracks
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Blood
on the Moon |
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2.
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In
the Night (a Romany Lament) |
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Rosa
Rugosa |
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4.
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The
Crags of Point Ann |
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5.
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Green
Valley Serenade |
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6.
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Lost
In The Flood |
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7.
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Nothing
To Lose |
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8.
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Ersie's
Hayloft |
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9.
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The
Villisca Tragedy |
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10.
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Rusty's
Rambles |
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11.
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Hawk
On a Pole |
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12.
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Rocks
In The Brook |
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Call
on Jesus |
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Bob Black ~ Banjoy
CD:
$15.00 + $2.00 S&H
Cassette: $10.00 + $2.00 S&H
Banjo Tablatures: $8.00 + $2.00 S&H
Bob's
newest! Features all original compositions with standout
performances by special guests John Hartford and Frank
Wakefield. Four of the tracks are highlighted by twin
banjos, played in harmony!
Other performers on the album include: Kristie
Black, Al Murphy, John Purk, Paul Squyres, Jeff Smith,
and Aleta Murphy.
Banjo Tablatures Available.
Green
Valley; ASIN: 145
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Bob Black ~ Banjoy
Tracks
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Roundabout
Blues |
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2.
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Mississippi
Fish Fry |
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3.
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The
Mountains of Merrimac |
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4.
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Lonesome
Wheels |
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5.
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Gilbert
Street |
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6.
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Pinckney's
Jig |
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7.
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Sidetracks |
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8.
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Snake
in the Grapevine |
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9.
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Banjoy |
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10.
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Conesville
Swamp |
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11.
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Little
Lantern Hangin' on a Nail |
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12.
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Rent
Plus Utilities |
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13.
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Lap
Dog |
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14.
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Red
Top Rag |
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15.
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Brand
New Day |
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CAGLEY,BLACK,SCHAEFER, and NJOES ~ Friends in Music
CD:
$15.00 + $2.00 S&H
A
long-awaited sequel to their first album, "Hot
Pickin' and Cool Tunes," this CD reestablishes Cagley,
Black, Schaefer, and Njoes as instrumental leaders in
style, taste, and virtuosity. The unique sound of this
foursome has been a favorite of both old-time and bluegrass
music enthusiasts for many years now, and this second
recording is a welcome treat!
Copper
Creek Records CCCD-0210
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Cagley, Black, Schaefer, & Njoes
Friends in Music
Tracks
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Temperance
Reel/Petronella/Miss McCloud's |
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East
Tennessee Blues |
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3.
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Chickadee
Waltz |
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4.
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Fiddler's
Dream |
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5.
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Jaybird/Green
Willis |
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6.
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Cherokee
Shuffle |
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7.
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Three
Forks of Sandy/Tennessee Wagoner |
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8.
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Pig
Ankle Rag |
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9.
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Conesville
Swamp |
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10.
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Chinquapin |
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11.
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The
Road to Lisdoonvarna/Morrison's |
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12.
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Florida
Blues |
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13.
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New
Rigged Ship |
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14.
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Rose
of Ava Moore |
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CAGLEY,BLACK,SCHAEFER, and NJOES ~ Hot Pickin'
and Cool Tunes
CD:
$15.00 + $2.00 S&H
Played
by friends in a live recording situation. These talented
musicians play with energy and enthusiasm. Featuring Bill
Cagley on lead and rhythm Guitar, Tom Schaefer on fiddle,
and Sandy Njoes on bass. This album sparkles, giving the
listener a feeling of actually "being there" as the musicians
perform the music they love the most.
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Cagley, Black, Schaefer, & Njoes
Hot Pickin' & Cool Tunes
Tracks
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Don
Tremaine's Reel |
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2.
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Crazy
Creek |
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3.
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Granny
Will Your Dog Bite |
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4.
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Miller's
Reel |
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5.
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Crazy
Horse |
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6.
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Oklahoma
Redbird |
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7.
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Texas
Gales |
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8.
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The
Iowa Waltz (by Greg Brown) |
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9.
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Freight
Train Special |
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10.
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Snowshoes |
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11.
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The
Cuckoo's Nest |
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12.
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Guilderoy |
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13.
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Forked
Deer |
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SEND
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
BOB BLACK
GREEN VALLEY RECORDS
10693 338TH AVE
NORTH ENGLISH, IA. 52316
LOTS of tablature available...
Written by Bob during his nearly twenty years of teaching banjo lessons. Please inquire- maybe he has what you’re looking for!!
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