Watch the first episode of our new web series, The ToneWay Show!
Our vision is to bring you new and old songs from the ToneWay mountain music repertoire, in a fun, casual format.
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!
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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!
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A good ol' tune made popular by Uncle Dave Macon. Plus, we revisit Snow Dove for further insights.
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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).
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Episode 11:
Late Last Night
Also known as Way Downtown. Two performances in two keys, with a special guest for each.
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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.
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Episode 9:
Katy Dear
Guest Annie Staninec joins us on Katy Dear, a traditional ballad from 19th-century England—PLUS, a ToneWay Update!
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Episode 8:
Columbus Stockade Blues
Luke and Kyle introduce two performances of a prison song... from prison.
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Episode 7:
No Hiding Place
Two performances of this old gospel song, one "old-timeier" (with special guest) and one "bluegrassier".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 3:
New River Train
Two performances, with special guests Wendy Molin (mandolin) and Annie Staninec (fiddle).
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Episode 2:
Sitting on Top of the World
We play (and dissect) the most "modern" of our Core Songs (from 1930).
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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.
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