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Learned for clawhammer banjo from the playing of Missouri fiddler Bill Driver with some cello banjo accompaniment
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As played by Tennessee fiddler John Sharp, I wouldn't have know I have Lake Erie on a CD by Bruce Molsky and Bob Carlin hiding under "John Sharp Medley." I'm one who appreciates detailed liner notes, but they weren't here. So thanks to Tune of the Week and Mark G…
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