Barbara Allen, traditional song on banjo by Anthony Simpkins.

Traditional Scottish and English ballad, popularized by Joan Baez and the like, here performed by Anthony Simpkins on his banjo.

For more tracks, check out Anthony on bandcamp.

To learn more about this song,

fiddle by Ashley Mae of Lost Dog Street Band,
banjo and vocals by Anthony Simpkins
produced by Damon Moon of The Cottage recordings.

[tessyoung]

Please upload more! I love the old timey bluegrass. I was raised on the Ohio River and some of my best memories are of the fish fries right on the river bank with that music you just dont hear anywhere else but a place like that. It's a part of me and always will be. I am afraid so much of it will die with time but it's so encouraging to see someone of my generation keeping it going. I uprooted and live up north now, and i just havent been able to find it up here. I'd love to hear Fox on the Run. I have subscribed and will check out your website.

[isaacbagnall]

Hey Anthony, this is my favorite rendition of this song ever, and I'm responsible for at least 100 views lol. You should post more of your music in Gems, so talented!

[justinsmith]

I owe you a beer someday if I'm back East.

[joshwebb]

That’s pretty good, is that you singing too?