Bruce Molsky and Isa Burke: “Arkansas Traveler”

Peghead Nation old-time banjo and fiddle teacher plays an old-time favorite with the fiddler, singer, and songwriter from the band Lula Wiles.

By: Dan Gabel

August 4, 2020

Peghead Nation instructor Bruce Molsky was in the Peghead Nation studio recently, recording lessons for his Wade Ward–Style Banjo course, and was joined by talented fiddler Isa Burke, who also plays guitar, sings, and writes songs in the trio Lula Wiles.

In this video, Bruce and Isa play a fun version of the old-time favorite, ”Arkansas Traveler.”

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