Daniel Rothwell recording session
Ok, let me introduce you to Daniel Rothwell: a 17 year old musician who plays banjo and sings in the old style of Uncle Dave Macon. I think it fair to say that Daniel has studied Uncle Dave and that era of music intensely. And he has got his act down...even under the pressure of live recording, I don't think he missed a lick on that banjo, and only once stumbled over lyrics...and this was a 5 hour session.
Not that I give Daniel all the credit for his musical abilities. His grandfather, Thomas 'Magic' Maupin, is a 6 time national champion buckdancer. And I'm sure he has more awards and credits than there is space to list here. But what I saw was a proud grandpa enjoying the afternoon with his grandson in the spotlight. And when I say buckdancer, I know a lot of you immediately picture cowboybootclad feet flying about in a drunken manner, making lots of noise. Let me tell you, this isn't the case here...Magic plays music with his feet. That's all I'm gonna say because you've got to see and hear it for yourself...check out Let Your Feet do the Talkin'.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel...Magic Maupin in the foreground)
And I'm told that Daniels mother is also a champion buckdancer, but she lets the boys have the limelight. I've got a feeling she is the behind-the-scenes glue that holds this act together. I do know she's a very nice person.
Not to leave out Daniel's dad, Danny, who plays guitar and throughout the afternoon, set the pace and very modestly provided blazing and flawless guitar licks when needed. "Good job Danny!" (There you go man.)
So Daniel just brings all this talent together in one package. And he's been playing festivals around, and winning banjo competitions. And, he's headed to Merlefest 2010. If you doubt any of what I say, check out the lineup for Merlefest and see who else is playing there. They ain't calling the lakelizardmusic crew to play a set (and what's up with that?).
(Daniel... from the porch)
So the occasion was a session to record a cd for Daniel to take to Merlefest, and for fans in general. No big deal. So we're at Jesse McReynolds place, The Pick Inn, on Sunday afternoon...yes, I said Jesse McReynolds...(if you don't know who Jesse is, get out from under that rock)...to get a few songs down on tape for Daniels fans. Turns out Jesse and Daniel are big buddies, so Jesse was sittin' in on mandolin.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel, Danny...over the shoulder of Gary)
Also in house were Lyle Cook (ask him about Motley Crue) on upright bass and Larry Carney (the exterminator) playing a little guitar now and then, when Danny would let him. Gary Blackwell was in charge of the soundboard and recording. reHarv and Modine and NancyO and me and Joy were there for audience and support, and mostly did a good job I think.
(Lyle, Larry, Jesse)
I can't wait to hear the final cut when Gary gets through mixing. I certainly want an autographed copy and will post a link when they are available. Meanwhile, you can check out Daniel and his grandpa on facebook... Thomas Maupin and Daniel Rothwell. Tell'em lakelizardmusic sent you.
(View from The Pick Inn)
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Not that I give Daniel all the credit for his musical abilities. His grandfather, Thomas 'Magic' Maupin, is a 6 time national champion buckdancer. And I'm sure he has more awards and credits than there is space to list here. But what I saw was a proud grandpa enjoying the afternoon with his grandson in the spotlight. And when I say buckdancer, I know a lot of you immediately picture cowboybootclad feet flying about in a drunken manner, making lots of noise. Let me tell you, this isn't the case here...Magic plays music with his feet. That's all I'm gonna say because you've got to see and hear it for yourself...check out Let Your Feet do the Talkin'.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel...Magic Maupin in the foreground)
And I'm told that Daniels mother is also a champion buckdancer, but she lets the boys have the limelight. I've got a feeling she is the behind-the-scenes glue that holds this act together. I do know she's a very nice person.
Not to leave out Daniel's dad, Danny, who plays guitar and throughout the afternoon, set the pace and very modestly provided blazing and flawless guitar licks when needed. "Good job Danny!" (There you go man.)
So Daniel just brings all this talent together in one package. And he's been playing festivals around, and winning banjo competitions. And, he's headed to Merlefest 2010. If you doubt any of what I say, check out the lineup for Merlefest and see who else is playing there. They ain't calling the lakelizardmusic crew to play a set (and what's up with that?).
(Daniel... from the porch)
So the occasion was a session to record a cd for Daniel to take to Merlefest, and for fans in general. No big deal. So we're at Jesse McReynolds place, The Pick Inn, on Sunday afternoon...yes, I said Jesse McReynolds...(if you don't know who Jesse is, get out from under that rock)...to get a few songs down on tape for Daniels fans. Turns out Jesse and Daniel are big buddies, so Jesse was sittin' in on mandolin.
(Larry, Jesse, Daniel, Danny...over the shoulder of Gary)
Also in house were Lyle Cook (ask him about Motley Crue) on upright bass and Larry Carney (the exterminator) playing a little guitar now and then, when Danny would let him. Gary Blackwell was in charge of the soundboard and recording. reHarv and Modine and NancyO and me and Joy were there for audience and support, and mostly did a good job I think.
(Lyle, Larry, Jesse)
I can't wait to hear the final cut when Gary gets through mixing. I certainly want an autographed copy and will post a link when they are available. Meanwhile, you can check out Daniel and his grandpa on facebook... Thomas Maupin and Daniel Rothwell. Tell'em lakelizardmusic sent you.
(View from The Pick Inn)
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