Whiskey Before Breakfast
“Whiskey Before Breakfast” is a well-known American bluegrass and old-time fiddle tune with a lively, upbeat rhythm. Its catchy melody and energetic tempo have made
Cripple Creek
“Cripple Creek” is a lively and iconic American bluegrass tune with deep roots in Appalachian and old-time music traditions. Known for its upbeat tempo and
Turkey in the Straw
“Turkey in the Straw” is a lively and well-known American old-time tune that has become a staple in both bluegrass and Appalachian folk music traditions.
Mississippi Sawyer
“Mississippi Sawyer” is a classic American old-time fiddle tune with deep roots in the Appalachian and Southern folk music traditions. Known for its lively, driving
Cluck Old Hen
“Cluck Old Hen” is a classic American old-time tune, deeply rooted in Appalachian folk music. Dating back to at least the early 19th century, this
Angeline the Baker
“Angeline the Baker” is a well-loved traditional American old-time tune, originally composed by Stephen Foster in 1850 as a sentimental song titled “Angelina Baker.” Over
Boil Them Cabbage Down
“Boil Them Cabbage Down” is a well-known traditional American folk tune with roots in old-time and Appalachian music. Though not originally Irish, it shares similarities
The Mischievous Charm of Mixolydian Mode in Irish Music
The Mixolydian mode—like that one session musician who always shows up late, but when they do, the whole room shifts in just the right way.
Minor Key, Major Feels: Aeolian Tunes in the Irish Session
The Aeolian mode—where the music meets the melancholy, where a tune can make you feel like dancing one moment and staring wistfully into your pint
Keep It Major: The Ionian Mode In Irish Music
If you’ve ever found yourself foot-tapping, pint-clinking, or mildly regretting your decision to sit near that one fella with the bodhrán at an Irish session,