The ToneWay Project

Episode 15:

A Jam in the Park

Featuring "I've Been All Around This World" in the key of A. Tell us what you think of this format! Watch.

Episode 14:

I'm Troubled

Two performances of the song (keys of C and E) in this episode—the first to feature Carl Abbott (Papa) as co-host! Watch.

Episode 13:

Skillet Good and Greasy (plus, Snow Dove follow-up)

A good ol' tune made popular by Uncle Dave Macon. Plus, we revisit Snow Dove for further insights. Watch.

Episode 12:

Snow Dove

Here we play an unusual song from the mountain music repertoire, also known as Butcher's Boy. Be sure to also see the followup episode (#13). Watch.

Episode 11:

Late Last Night

Also known as Way Downtown. Two performances in two keys, with a special guest for each. Watch.

Episode 10:

Little Maggie

While Luke is on vacation, Kyle hosts the show with a special guest: Little Maggie's reanimated corpse! Two performances in two keys. Watch.

Episode 9:

Katy Dear

Guest Annie Staninec joins us on Katy Dear, a traditional ballad from 19th-century England—PLUS, a ToneWay Update! Watch.

Episode 8:

Columbus Stockade Blues

Luke and Kyle introduce two performances of a prison song... from prison. Watch.

Episode 7:

No Hiding Place

Two performances of this old gospel song, one "old-timeier" (with special guest) and one "bluegrassier". Watch.

Episode 6:

Cotton-Eyed Joe

This episode, we try our hand at a good old fiddle tune, one that has been recorded in many styles and genres. Watch.

Episode 5:

When the Bees are in the Hive

Two performances this week with special guests Billy Moore and Becky Hendricks, as well as some important advice. Watch.

Episode 4:

Life's Railway to Heaven

We revisit the railroad (in person this time) to fulfill a song request submitted by one of our viewers. Watch.

Episode 3:

New River Train

Two performances, with special guests Wendy Molin (mandolin) and Annie Staninec (fiddle). Watch.

Episode 2:

Sitting on Top of the World

We play (and dissect) the most "modern" of our Core Songs (from 1930). Watch.

Episode 1:

Dixie Darling

The very first episode of our new web series, bringing you songs from the ToneWay mountain music repertoire in a fun, casual format. Watch.

The ToneWay Show: Musical Edutainment