The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo

by Steve Martin

Overview

(Homespun Tapes). Steve Martin is a comedian, novelist, screenwriter, actor and many other things, but his first love is the banjo. His recent hit CD, The Crow , features 15 original tunes in both clawhammer and Scruggs style. This book of tablature, accurately transcribed by Tony Trischka, is a great learning tool for aspiring players. Also includes an introduction and tuning notes from Tony. Contents: Daddy Played the Banjo * Pitkin County Turnaround * Hoedown at Alice's * Late for School * Tin Roof * Words Unspoken * Pretty Flowers * Wally on the Run * Freddie's Lilt * Saga of the Old West * Clawhammer Medley * Calico Train * Banana Banjo * Blue River Waltz * The Crow.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/19/2009
Label:	Rounder Select / New Rounder / Rounder
UPC:	0011661064720
Rank:	120537

Tracks

1. Daddy Played the Banjo
2. Pitkin County Turnaround
3. Hoedown at Alice's
4. Late for School
5. Tin Roof
6. Words Unspoken
7. Pretty Flowers
8. Wally on the Run
9. Freddie's Lilt
10. Saga of the Old West
11. Clawhammer Medley
12. Calico Train
13. Banana Banjo
14. Blue River Waltz
15. The Crow
16. Calico Train

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Steve Martin   Primary Artist,Vocals,Banjo
Jourdan Urbach   Violin
Liam Og O'Floinn   Drones,Tin Whistle,Uillean Pipes
John McEuen   Guitar,Mandolin,Bass (Electric),Banjo
Mary Black   Vocals
Jerry Douglas   Dobro
Brittany Haas   Fiddle
Matt Flinner   Mandolin
Craig Eastman   Fiddle,Octave Violin
Tim O'Brien   Vocals
Bruce Martin   Tabla,Bodhran,Percussion
David Amram   Percussion,Wind Instruments
Kenny Malone   Percussion
Earl Scruggs   Banjo
Dolly Parton   Vocals
Tony Trischka   Banjo
Vince Gill   Vocals
Hans Olson   Harmonica
Chris Caswell   Piano,Accordion,Orchestra
Russ Barenberg   Guitar
Pete Wernick   Banjo
Skip Ward   Bass (Acoustic)
Stuart Duncan   Fiddle,Mandolin
Michael Daves   Guitar

Technical Credits

John McEuen   Effects,Producer,Audio Production
Rob Clark   Engineer
Steve Martin   Composer,Liner Notes
Billy Robinson   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Nick Sevilla   Mixing
Bill Harmon   Photo Courtesy
Salli Ratts   Design,Artwork
Nicholas Sevilla   Mixing
Traditional   Composer
Michael Manning   Engineer,Audio Engineer
George Tutko   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Dae Bennett   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Pat McMakin   Engineer
Pete Wernick   Composer
Ciaran Byrne   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Travis Stefl   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Johnnie Truesdale   Engineer,Audio Engineer