Ed Haley's Lost Indian by Brad Leftwich & the Hogwire Stringband

Key of A (fiddle AEAC#) Brad Leftwich-fiddle, Linda Higginbotham-banjo uke, Joel Lensch-guitar, Marielle Abell-bass. Brad first heard this Lost Indian on the Ed Haley LP, "Parkersburg Landing" (Rounder 1010) produced by Mark Wilson and Gus Meade in 1976 (recorded by Ralph Haley in 1946). It percolated for 35 years before he recorded it with Hogwire in 2011 on their CD "Rascal Fair" (Recorded by Chip Reardin at Airtime Studios in Bloomington, IN). Photo by Greg Clarke.

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Hogwire's gotta be one of my all time favorite string bands. They are a fantastic example of how old time marches forward while being true to the deepest roots of American musical heritage. Each tune is a respectful homage to its influences but innovative without being strained by puritan conventions of genre. Each imparting their character as musicians into a unique interpretation of a familiar tune. You might recognize the tune but everybody puts a lil' bit of their own stank on it, like an accent or an elegant signature. That's why I love old time music. Even if Leftwich's Round Peak fiddle book flies a mile over my head I'll strive to carry that torch the best I can. Flubbin' and fudgin' grace notes and bowing 'til it sounds good, and while I hopefully fit it into each measure, nobody quite plays it the same. Thanks Brad, Linda, Joel, and Marielle. Y'all make beautiful music and far as I'm concerned that's doin' god's own work.

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Thanks for the kind words!

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Among the best renditions of Ed Haley's Lost Indian.

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