I’ve got the old time tune Coo Coo on my brain so let’s listen to a couple versions. I think Clarence Ashley is the performer most closely associated with this tune, but today I’d like to hear how some other players approach it. To start out, here’s Riley Baugus and Tim Eriksen. I really like Riley Baugus’ banjo playing a lot. Hearing him play live was one of the highlights of Merlefest 2013 for me. These guys do a great job on this one.

Check out Johannes Bonefaas’ gourd banjo playing on this version….hypnotic.