fiddler59 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

The name of this is Salty. It is on a Tiny Trischka record he and Bela recorded called Fiddle Tunes for Banjo....David B

1duck1duck2goose (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

What is this song called...its wonderful. Anyone? Thanks.

ChomFa (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Oh hell yeah, rowdy - it is a thing of beauty for sure. I just noticed that he has a higher "lift" than Doc, which cheered me up no end!!I'm glad you didn't bite my head off - it's was just a so-so players observation of techniques and styles. I'd never have the gall to slag off someone with this much "cred" - unlike some others here

rowdyfred (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I love Norman's left hand. It's what I would describe as "loose". His fingers seem to fly effortlessly over the frets. A very light touch!

ChomFa (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

THIS IS NOT a bitch or a put down - but I was watching Doc Watson (here, with Chet) and I can't help but notice how little movement Doc has in his left hand, compared to Normans. Effortless, smooth, almost unnoticed, whereas Norman has a "busy" left hand.Now, I do too, so it makes me feel I am still in with a chance!! I was trying to "smooth" the left out, a la Doc and it was a cow of a thing! Now I feel better!

cherokee588 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Love Norman Blake Guitar work on this song,great job.

jocwalk (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

They're still in Rising Fawn last I heard and that was from Norman last time I saw him play live in October 2007 as he made mention of the short drive back to Rising Fawn.

tatumed (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I think up around the Chattanooga area now. But don't hol me to that.

allen090485 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Norman and Nancy used to live at Rising Fawn Georgia. Where are they living now?

jocwalk (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Actually, James Bryan's daughter, Rachael, is married to an excellent fiddler named Matt Combs. I think it's safe to say that between the two of them that they can play as many fiddle tunes as just about anyone maybe with the exception of Fletcher Bright.