The Ultimate Red Prairie Dawn arrangement!

Red Prairie Dawn!! We combined 2 different versions of this song for this arrangement, starting with a more intricate slow version, then kicking up to a faster, more dance-inducing version, and I think its awesome. I also think my banjo was a little out of tune, but hey, I said this was the ultimate ARRANGEMENT, not performance. I think we did pretty dang well, but with better audio mixing and a bit more practice we could be quite spectacular.
Shoutout to Nat on mandolin and fiddle, Ben on guitar, and Mr. Phil on bass. In the space between the 2 versions, you can see me rush to switch banjos, realize my banjo is slightly out of tune, frantically start tuning, and then get to the mic just in time for the beat drop.
If you'd like to support my channel, go check out my patreon! I'm going to post half the videos from the concert here, and the other half exclusively on patreon, so if you wanna hear the whole set, head over there! patreon.com/PhoebeSanders
And if you want a little extra banjo fun, head on over to my instagram! / phoebesandersbanjo

[@2old4u]

Phoebe ... you are so talented .

[@MrUnderhilll]

simpin' aint easy

[@tlb2732]

Watching you perform live at your young age brings back a flood of wonderful memories. I've been a performing musician for 44 years. I currently play in two 3 piece classic rock cover bands. I've also put together a 3 hour solo acoustic show I'll start booking very soon. Before these projects, I played for 12 years in a Bluegrass Gospel group. I learned how to sing harmony in that group and twice enjoyed the experience of recording a studio album. I also learned to carry and successfully operate my own sound system after beating the roads for 26 years in a Country Rock band where we had our own sound tech, then hired out sound and lights. In Bluegrass, we used a variation of the single mic approach used so effectively by so many great groups. Instead of 1 mic, I used 2 large diaphragm condenser mics. I employed a dedicated 31 band graphic EQ for each mic to "ring out" feedback frequencies from room to room. It was the ultimate performing experience as we moved closer to the mic for solos and vocals and backed off for accompaniment. And no monitors were needed because we were close enough to hear each other well plus we could hear sound from the front speakers too. I highly recommend that approach if you ever have the opportunity. You mentioned having sound problems and poor monitor sound at this show. Meaning no disrespect toward your sound provider, I noticed that your mic and others were poorly positioned to eliminate monitor feedback, limiting the volume level available to you. Also, your banjo mic was a Shure SM58 vocal mic. An excellent mic, but the Shure SM57, like the mandolin mic, is the better choice for an instrument mic. But you have to use what is available sometimes. There a number of good pickup systems currently available for banjo if you're ever interested in that approach. The ramblings of an old man from across the country likely seem ancient to you, but, believe me, the years of our lives pass quickly. Sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday when I was where you are now in my musical journey. You seem to be keenly interested in growing in your ability level and in learning your instrument. That is good. You also seem to be quite comfortable on the stage. I encourage you and wish you the best! I hope you achieve success as you define it.

[@susansanders9159]

I love both halves of this song. Kudos to all!

[@latoniasprings]

Great performance! Too bad the chickens couldn't be there. They would have really enjoyed this!

[@piguy3point14]

More Chicken!

[@jooei2810]

Good things from south California!

[@wolfunplugged]

banjo + mandoline = superb duet!

[@rustyoldtimemusician]

Awesome performance, as always you are inspiring!

[@Chris-2-of-3]

Phoebe in concert! We like it!

[@andyperkins8620]

You guys sound great together, I could listen all day.

[@susansanders9159]

This is one I come back to again and again.

[@susansanders9159]

The joy and interest on the faces of your band members not playing in the song say a lot: this is great music!

[@paulmartin8212]

It's great seeing a bunch of young people playing music together. I was in a band back in the 1970's. We played a different style but was always fun getting together and working out new tunes. Thanks for sharing.

[@redryder8622]

Nothing better than a heart full of music. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

That really just made my day. I mean REALLY made my day.

[@BillGuyHawaii]

Phoebe, thank you putting yourself out there. Just fantastic music mix with your understated persona. I really love it. Please keep on keeping. Peace Out.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Phoebe, you timed that tuning session like you intentionally got finished tuning precisely when your part started! This one was probably one of the singers' favorite tunes!! Getting paid the big bucks to sit back and enjoy the music :)

[@skipk44]

Beautiful! Wish I was there.

[@stvnnmnn]

I need more of this. I mean a lot more!!

[@stevebrady1169]

That would be a great Buckdancing or Flatfooting song!!!!!!

[@aleksandrnowak8020]

awesome Phoebe!

[@Batmandabomb]

Nice playing everyone

[@ElAlimoche]

Thank you ❤ This is the perfect solo banjo tune! I’m learning it by ear on my tenor banjo, which I play with a plectrum, and it’s not possible to get such a full sound.

[@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT.]

Props to the ones just standing there I cannot do that I'd have to sit😂. Y'all sounded great by the way

[@thevictorianedge5465]

Very beautiful music you two.

[@6lu5ky86]

Clawhammer is so optimistic. 👍

[@amandasanders1141]

A great tune and played beautifully ❤

[@daverow49]

Great! There are times in music when magic happens and you made some magic. Well done to all of the players but especially the banjo player! :)

[@dallasadams118]

Excellent job to all. Great performance.

[@southfloridaherenow63]

Really liked that.

[@dennisclapp7527]

Nice! Thanks Phoebe.

[@paulyoung5327]

I love it! You two tore it up. I thought your minstrel banjo sounded awesome. Frail on!!! The whole group did a great job on these old tunes.

[@PaulOfThebesMC]

Very enjoyable. You look really tall and everyone playing looks really serious :)

[@monkeyshake3508]

Great job! Boy, they do put those mando strings close together.

[@landonhall1852]

makes it easy to play

[@futuredirected]

I always had terrible stage fright, before every concert or dance. It was bad, but as soon as I hit the first note, it disappeared. All that remained was music. It’s magical. Do You experience anything like that, Phoebe? ❤🪕❤️

[@young1939]

I know this is 3 weeks late, but it's nice to see you playing with your group. Please keep entertaining us with your banjo playing. ♥️💕👍

[@holliesheet3182]

1st part: Double the fun! You are so steady eddie, Miss Phoebe! 2nd part: So cool to see you on stage with other musicians!

[@hbg423]

Go Phoebe

[@user-gk4nf4mo7l]

Phoebe always fun seeing you on KZbin enjoying the banjo .

[@deadlydoodles3721]

This is so so wonderful. I have recently been revisiting folk and remembering how much I love it, and that is hugely in part to talented and genuine musicians like you! Thank you for sharing your joy and your talent with us. Thank you thank you thank you. Is there anywhere I can listen to your music? Bandcamp? SoundCloud? CDs? Id love to support your art and be able to experience more of it ❤️

[@piguy3point14]

It just gets better the deeper you get!

[@irishpsalteri]

Thanks, enjoyed it.

[@stevederebey]

Talented kids! Yay!

[@robertlittlepage2273]

Great performance!

[@EmOrganically]

Right on Phoebe :)

[@YouFoundBen]

My friends and I always called this tune "wee-woo wee-woo".

[@twilightzone-ex-hostage1997]

Awesome Phoebe!! Beautiful

[@Chamomileable]

It's so unusual to me to see you playing with accompaniment! Awesome job. Thanks for all the fantastic free content and keep seeking mastery of the banjo!

[@Patriot-American]

Yep ... I was tapping my toes and smiling! Great job and love the clawhammer and fiddle ...

[@tmcmurdo826]

Phoebe, it was so much fun to see another video of you on stage! Thank you for allowing us the privilege of enjoying these.

[@andrewvavuris8789]

Bravo!

[@leckoa_vìtel]

Good lord this is so awesome, hopefully college today will go by faster with this on loop...😅

[@piguy3point14]

I know Tuesday afternoons after work sitting on the patio with The Husky Dawg go by _smoother_ when The Doctor is In!

[@elijahmccormick1166]

I'm fairly new to your channel, but you're amazing! Banjo is an instrument I'd like to learn, but don't know if I could make time for. I already have 2 saxes, a tin whistle, and accordion. Great playing and I'm looking forward to hearing more!

[@yeoldfart8762]

Nice!

[@samuelwilliams2245]

Nice

[@bigpoppasquat6330]

I love your channel!

[@Crazy_lutenist]

Замечательная Фиби, замечательное представление, замечательные друзья, замечательная музыка!❤ Это просто здорово!❤❤❤

[@d.randal.h]

Great job all around! The mandolin/banjo duet was really nice and not easy to pull off.

[@landonhall1852]

jesus that was so good

[@MichaelBCoats]

Excellent ensemble!!! Thanks, Dr. Phoebe, for sharing this with us! ♥♥♥♥♥

[@jimcrews8951]

Great musical video 📹 🎉

[@yeahyeahyeahyeahwhatever]

it needs moar cowbell...

[@piguy3point14]

Don't Fear!

[@jamadir]

so incredibly soothing, i wish i had a tenth of your talent!

[@gcgcd5]

Star

[@ch4rlyb0y]

I'm kinf of fucked up but that touch my soul! Miu :3

[@michaelharris9615]

Yay!

[@erikdressler5129]

Woo hoo!

[@djimedean]

yesssssssssss, this is very good super A++ i love it, thank you yayayayayayayayayayayayayayayayyayay!!!!!

[@authortimwickenden]

Oh yeah, more of that, please…

[@matthewhuang9588]

Wow

[@wheeltapper]

Absolutely love this. By any chance could you make a tutorial on how you played 'Sugar Hill'? thanks !

[@mustardjar3216]

i love it!!

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Y'all are great!😊

[@Sjobom7715]

👍🌟☀️❤️💫

[@pikmin4743]

idk but if you are at all out of tune its right in that microtonal sweetspot, like a honky tonk pianyy

[@desperatelyseekingrealnews]

Ouch!

[@RavensCloudEmpath]

💚💚🌷🌷🤘🤘

[@jmcgsd]

Great! But where are you performing?

[@edsonrochak4997]

show!1

[@piguy3point14]

Dag 😊

[@randolphfriend8260]

😁 🪕 🎶🎶 💗 Keep having fun (smiling) 😁 Doing your best . . . Even IF others fumble. Enjoyable! 💗

[@kevingreen1311]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@pwn3426]

❤

[@After2100]

😎😎

[@viscache1]

Violinist drew away. Off time and missed notes were distracting. He’s obviously talented maybe not comfortable with new accompaniments