Uncle Dave Macon, Charlie Poole, The Delmore Brothers, The Carter Family, The Hickory Nuts,Washington Phillips, Lou Carter, The Boswell Sisters, Rick Speyer, Lori Holland, The Briarhoppers, Riley Puckett, Arnie & Kathy
Kathy Reid-Naiman is well known throughout North America for her many award winning Children’s Music recordings produced by Ken Whiteley.
Arnie Naiman is known for his clawhammer banjo playing and has recorded with Canadian old time musicians Chris Coole, The Banjo Special, and Erynn Marshall on the Merriweather Record Label (www.merriweather.ca) and recently on Old Time Banjo Festival- Rounder Records.
As a duo, they also have been involved in various aspects of Toronto’s folk music scene for over 30 years performing in clubs, camps and festivals
Their musical tastes cover a wide variety of styles. Their old time style repertoire includes songs from Uncle Dave Macon, Charlie Poole and The Delmore Brothers plus traditional Stringband songs and instrumentals. As well, in performance you will be treated to the occasional unique old Jazz song, traditional American, British, and Canadian ballads. Original compositions including Arnie’s clawhammer banjo instrumentals are a regular part of their performances. They also play guitar, dulcimer and banjo uke.
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“Arnie and Kathy sound like they have been singing their whole lives...and they pretty much have. This is a wonderful and tasteful collection of songs and old time harmony duets.” David Holt
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" “Down Harmony Road” is old time music at it’s finest. Kathy and Arnie make old songs new while demonstrating their love and virtuosity of playing and singing styles along with good taste and accessible arrangements. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather listen to." Cathy Fink
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"Wow, what a nice recording! One of the interests I have is in the ability of performers to create a good sound with a minimum of instruments and studio special work. I think that this Saturday's show will feature duet singing, with your disc showcased as a prime example."
Mark Richardson - Host of "Roots For Breakfast" WFHB
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" .. they certainly chose some great sources to learn from. And it doesn't just have some good singing-almost every song is a gem ......
Even if you think you know all of these songs and would probably prefer the original recordings to any possible modern cover you ought to buy this CD." Pete Peterson The Old Time Herald
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This recording and other cds available directly from the Merriweather Record Website http://www.merriweather.ca, County Sales, Elderly Instruments.
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Down Harmony Road is available NOW at CD BABY!
<br />Thanks for including me!<br /><br />Yesterday Is History<br />Tomorrow is a Mystery<br />Today is a Gift...<br />That's why we call it the Present<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator<br /><br /><br /><br />www.richbaumann.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Hi Ragged But Right Great to be your friend,love your songs,Wwe are going into summer down here so lots of pickin and fishin coming up. From all the mob from way down under.The Tasmanian Banjo Club
Hi Arnie..It was really great to see you as well..was very glad we all got to play together at Pete & Ellen's camp. Hope you'll be able to make it to Musicalia next year. Take care, Beth
I'm so glad you're coming to Clifftop Arnie. It will be good to see you. I hope to see you too soon Kathy! I have to find my way back to hogtown before long.
Hey RBR... Thanks for being our newest friend... Love the tunes! Real Traditional, smoooth! .. Stop by and leave us a post sometime, we'd love to hear from you... Thanks Mike Gibson, The Grass Less Traveled
Thanks for adding us as your friend! Good luck with your music.
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Nice music - I love this stuff despite (or because of?) being an English traddie. Like your recording with Chris Coole. You found me through Erynn, right?
Hi guys! Great to meet up with you on myspace. I hope everything's going well in Canada. I know that my Mom had a great time with you up there in the fall. I hope we run into each other down the road sometime soon. xoxo Emily
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