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The Fun of Open Discussion

John Hartford, Bob Carlin

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Audio CD (February 2, 2009)
Original Release Date: January 17, 1995
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Rounder Records
ASIN: B0000002M5
Also Available in: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,805 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2. The Fun of Open Discussion 2:56 $0.99

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John Hartford and Bob Carlin were brought together ten years ago through their mutual love of the banjo and a curiosity about that instrument's history. Most of their music making has been on the sly, played in the cracks between sound checks and show times. This joint album of old-time fiddle/banjo duets has the same casual feel: two friends sitting around, making music for their own enjoyment. It will entertain and delight the listener as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Open Conversation IS Fun!, March 29, 2009

By	Robin Kearton "Bow-Dacious String Band" (Urbana-Champaign, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of my all-time favorite CDs to listen to. I love the interplay between these two outstanding musicians--they really are having a conversation. Since I play both fiddle and banjo, it is sometimes hard for me to decide who I should focus on. Fortunately they are both VERY worth listening to. If you like old-time music and want to investigate the vast possibilities for communication without words, you'll find this very worthwhile!

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