On the Edge

The Cliffhangers

5-String Productions - 5SP05004

The Cliffhangers is a unique "campground band" -- formed by Mark Simos and some of his musical friends at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop). This CD--The Cliffhangers - On the Edge--is a collection of 16 traditional old-time tunes that captures the essence of the music and the festival tradition -- good friends, great tunes and fine musicians who share the passion and love of old-time music. This band has a wonderful, intricate sound.

The Cliffhangers consist of Mark Simos, fiddle; Brendan Doyle, banjo; Jody Platt, tenor guitar; Rusty Neithammer, guitar; Karen Falkowski, bass.

 



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 On the Edge track listing
  •  1. Last of Sizemore/Dry and Dusty   (listen)
  •  2. Black-Eyed Susie   (listen)
  •  3. Gilda Roy   (listen)
  •  4. Ida Red   (listen)
  •  5. Silver Lake   (listen)
  •  6. Rare Up   (listen)
  •  7. Throw the Soapsuds in the Corner of the Fence
             (listen)
  •  8. No Corn on Tygart   (listen)
  •  9. Forked Deer   (listen)
  • 10. Chinquapin Hunting  (listen)
  • 11. Give the Fiddler a Dram   (listen)
  • 12. Arkansas Hoosier   (listen)
  • 13. Sweet Susan   (listen)
  • 14. Boyne Water/The Hog-Eyed Man   (listen)
  • 15. Old Sledge   (listen)
  • 16. Calico   (listen)