The debut recording from Old Buck – Riley Baugus (banjo), Debra Clifford (guitar), Emily Schaad (fiddle), and Sabra Guzman (bass) – was one of the highlights of 2013. Here’s a little glimpse behind the scenes of the recording.

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Across the Plains of Illinois” Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with his trio. Read More

Evie Ladin and Emily Mann: “Icy Mountain” Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays an old-time favorite with one of the fiddlers who appears on Evie’s album of traditional tunes, “Riding the Rooster.” Read More

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. Read More

Evie Ladin: “Got No Honey Babe Now” Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays and sings an old-time song from North Carolina fiddler Frank Blevins. Read More

Evie Ladin: “Lonesome John” Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays and sings an old-time song from Kentucky fiddler John Salyer. Read More

Evie Ladin and Emily Mann: “Merriweather” Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays a banjo and fiddle version of an old-time favorite with the fiddler and multi-instrumentalist from the folk duo Paper Wings. Read More

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “K.C. Moan” Peghead Nation old-time fiddle teacher and his trio play and sing the Memphis Jug Band’s old-time blues favorite. Read More

Evie Ladin: “John Brown’s Dream” Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo instructor plays a great old-time tune. Read More

Evie Ladin: “Rock Andy” Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo instructor plays a great old-time tune on a new Rickard banjo. Read More

Bruce Molsky: “Polly Put the Kettle On” Peghead Nation Old-Time Banjo and Old-Time Fiddle instructor plays a classic dance tune. Read More