Reed Martin - Old Molly Hare / Mississippi Sawyer - 2003

It's time for another clip from the very special project my father and I have been working on. This time we're going to turn Reed loose on two tunes, Old Molly Hare & Mississippi Sawyer. We hope you enjoy this look at a true master and an American treasure in action.
All the best and keep rollin,
RC
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[@BookieCrook]

Scruggs style is cool and all, but I love clawhammer so much!

[@jdsmusic233]

I don't know what the project is, but I sure would like to see it. Great interview and performance.

[@byebye-w9o]

Man ,this guys playing is so wonderful.

[@andyimms1868]

It just doesn't get any better than this!!

[@nimkii4444]

Reed is one of the finest clawhammer players ever.

[@lakaskafad]

Are there any tabs or lessons for that rendition of Old Molly Hare?

[@otanikoichi3669]

Love the tone you made. Sounds great !

[@autismhangout]

Soooo cool! Thanks Glenn and Russ for posting these wonderful videos of Reed!!

[@atawolobongo]

Man, thanks so much for sharing this. Such a joy and an inspiration to behold!

[@dannydavenport1767]

Awesome player, and teacher! Thank you for posting!

[@Banjer]

Post More please!!!

[@PaulYeatonFamily]

Also a great human

[@BanjoBasement]

Monster! Ridiculously good, just love it!

[@peterbriggs6375]

Anyone know what brand/make of banjo Reed is playing here? He gets such a bright beautiful tone out of it

[@christophercurran5739]

Vega Tubaphone

[@ParadigmStudios]

His right hand is mesmerizing. So steady. Like a clock.

[@Pete-z6e]

RGTD ,Rock steady.

[@jharsch3453]

I play the clawhammer style. I love myself bluegrass banjo but I never liked that the rolls could get repetitive, and it seemed so strange trying to play those old fiddle tunes.

[@dianeframe2860]

I LOVE THIS! Thank you

[@camiloandresclavijo7274]

👏👏

[@joedobbs5350]

Excellent! I am excited to hear more about this project. More Reed videos, I hope.

[@johnclayburchett]

How do I find/contact Reed Martin??

[@guywolff]

You can always hear him thinking aloud about the tune in his hand . Brilliant head to hand like no other ..

[@MadameM.]

What a treat and treasure! Thank you for posting these. Just got into clawhammer, and all I hear is how that index finger or middle finger "needs a nail" to strike the string. Doesn't seem like Mr. Martin here has any long nails, but by God listen to that strong, thumping tone!

[@ermagerd101]

Niiiiiiiiice! Carson, Huber, Reed... Even though they all make the banjo look like a child's toy their happiness in playing is contagious! Thanks Russ!

[@jeremyblack3394]

Roll or Hammer... nothing as perfect as a 5-string.

[@jonos138]

That's so smooth, ... Great playing!

[@charliefox6456]

Genius

[@williamgarden3209]

More!