Here's a first batch of home recordings. More to come. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down 1977 - Nancy Martin: banjo, harmony vocal / Sonny Hammond: bass, lead vocal / Bill Martin: guitar / Randy Oman: guitar Elephant Hotel Nancy Martin: fiddles & piano Lost Hobo 2005 Portland Old-Time Music Gathering - Nancy Martin: banjo / Bill Martin: guitar The last time she was able to play this tune. Lone Journey 1977 - Nancy Martin: vocal / Bill Martin: guitar, vocal / Sonny Hammond: bass / Randy Oman: guitar We learned this song while courting. Per Roos Waltz Early 1980s - Nancy Martin: mandolins, piano Washington's March 2004 - Nancy Martin: fiddle / Bill Martin: guitar Cotton-Eyed Joe Early 1980s - High Strung Stringband playing one of our square dance tunes - Bob Morrison: fiddle / Nancy Martin: banjo / Bill Martin: guitar I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes Mid 1970s? A parking lot jam session the night of the first Clark College bluegrass festival in Vancouver, Washington. 'Twas a high-spirited time, fueled by lots of alcohol, as is quite evident. Boy, did we used to have fun! In the days before jam sessions became such serious, organized endeavors ruled by "protocol". Nancy was an irrepressible clown who made up different verses every time she sang, but even when pouring it on you can hear what a good old-time country voice she had. |