River James
@riverjames
Bluegrass banjo & Appalachian music enthusiast sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Join me on this creative journey from Asheville.
Busking on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The echoes off the mountains are natural reverb.
How I build my setlists. There's actually a science to the song order.
Clawhammer technique tutorial. The rhythmic downstroke that defines old-time banjo.
The song that made me want to become a musician. Taking it apart note by note.
My banjo collection: A pre-war Gibson, a modern Deering, and a homemade fretless.
Small wins in guitar lessons & music theory are still wins. Celebrate them.
Flatpicking guitar workshop. When the banjo player picks up a Martin.
Recording my first album. All acoustic, all live, all mountain.
String band festival recap. Three days of music, camping, and community.
Building a cigar box banjo from scratch. DIY instrument making.
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