The Dead Tongues - Wagoner's Lad (Traditional)

‘Wagoner’s Lad was the first song I remember hearing with claw hammer banjo, it was Doc Watson’s version. From there I just got obsessed with learning the banjo. The first thing that hit me was the rhythmic drone of the banjo. Then with the melody, it just feels like the Appalachian Mountains. It’s also one of the only early old-time songs I can think of that talks about the struggle of being poor and female. In some ways this song seems to touch on some feminist themes at times, which is refreshing to hear from that time.’
The Dead Tongues played a cover of the traditional song 'Wagoner's Lad' for Onder Invloed (The Influences).
Filmed at the Vondelkerk in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Filmed by Matthijs van der Ven.
Audio recorded & mixed by Matthijs van der Ven.
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[@elwrongo]

Beautiful!

[@wherenextcolumbus666]

Nicely done.

[@TheInfluences]

Thanks Eric!

[@xsfear2362]

Nice ! Love the fretless. Don't think I've ever heard one. Really gives it a unique sound.

[@paulpereira9317]

That is a wonderful sound! What banjo brand is that?

[@Kerby]

This is so good! Love it

[@TheInfluences]

Thanks Kerby

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