Evie Ladin: “John Brown’s Dream”

Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo instructor plays a great old-time tune.

By: Dan Gabel

February 19, 2022

While she was in the studio recording some lessons for her Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo course, Evie Ladin played a great version of the old-time favorite “John Brown’s Dream.”

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