Evie Ladin: “Polly Put the Kettle On”

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

By: Dan Gabel

August 15, 2018

While she was in the studio recently recording some new lessons for her Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo course, Evie Ladin played a great version of the old-time favorite “Polly Put the Kettle On,” which she learned from fiddler Byard Ray of Madison County, North Carolina.

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