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Meet Brooklyn duo @thebinocularsband—a.k.a. Kaethe Hostetter (violin/guitar/vocals) and Chloë Swantner (violin/guitar/lap steel/vocals who is also a luthier)! Today, we’re so psyched to share “Lookout Heart,” their version of a long-lost 1966 single by obscure Arkansas artist Lili Duncan. It presages their debut album, Double Whammy,a satisfying stew of harmony-filled classic folk, global roots, and country that comes out out July 17. We love the ghostly, high-lonesome warble of Swantner’s lap steel andstraight-arrow vocals. “We found it playful and poignant, and liked how it’s speaking to one heart like a pal rather than an aching piece of ones self,” says Hostetter of the song, which they first heard on @WFMU.

See full video on @jalopy_records and @thebinocularsband YT channels and pre-order on Bandcamp starts today!

New York City! Get ready for a Square Dance at Jalopy Theatre, this Saturday, March 14th at 8pm! I'll be calling squares to a rockin' old-time band made up of @stephiecoleman @ayen_bass @bridger.dunnagan @studio808a It's going to be a good one. I'm also teaching line dance & two-step at Burstin' Boots tomorrow, and offering a flatfooting class on Saturday!

🎻🪕Fiddles, banjos and guitars welcome to join in this advanced jam on the old time style - or just cozy up to the fire and enjoy. 🔥🍺 Sunday, March 8th from 3-6pm @blackrabbitbar in Brooklyn.

Calling all fiddles, guitars, and banjos! Come play some old time music with us this Sunday at 3pm in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Or just sit by the fire and have (a properly poured) Guinness. Either way, it’s a good time. 🪕🎻#oldtimejam

Love having a ribbon and a 57 right together on an old tube amp.Sound is huge and wide and yet phase coherent and fully mono compatible!

Needabass?I have too many!Would consider trades for really nice mics or preamps… Neve, Api.

Such a treat excavating these cassettes and mastering them for release!I’ve heard a lot of stories over the years about this era and it’s really nice to get a little snapshot of the music these two were making. Thanks to dear pals Alice and Andy for looping me in to work on this!Up today for bandcamp Friday!!!

🎻✨ Thank you to everyone who came out for The Old Time Rollick: May 16–18, 2025 at the Ashokan Center! ✨🎻

What a joyful weekend of fiddles, banjos, guitars, basses, mandolins, voices, and vibrant community dancing. Whether you were brand new or a seasoned player, we were honored to have you be part of this welcoming, inclusive celebration of Old Time music and connection.

Special thanks to our incredible instructors and dance callers for sharing your time, tunes, and talent—and to all of you for bringing the energy, laughter, and rhythm.

📸 Got photos or videos from the weekend? Tag us or use #AshokanOldTimeRollick so we can see and share the memories!

📽️: @ommmmatthew
🎶: @jake.m.blount

Until next time—keep pickin’ & grinnin’! 🎶💛
#AshokanCenter #OldTimeMusic #SquareDance #CommunityMusic #HudsonValleyEvents #MusicCamp

🎻 2025 Old Time Rollick at Ashokan
Hosted by Emily Schaad

Join us for a joyous weekend of old-time music and dance! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, you'll find inspiration in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and singing classes, unique one-off presentations, a dynamic staff concert, and a high-energy Saturday night square dance. Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, connect with fellow musicians, and jam late into the night.

🎶 2025 Includes:
Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller
@emilyeagen@analog.jeff@violinjude@jake.m.blount@studio808a

🎻 Open to all folks, all ages, all orientations—come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing available, including “Pay it Forward” scholarships for gigging musicians and music educators.

Click the link in our bio to learn more or visit https://ashokancenter.org/product/old-time-rollick-2025/

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

🎶 Get ready to dance, jam, and immerse yourself in Appalachian roots music! 🎻

Join us for The Old Time Rollick at the Ashokan Center, May 16-18—a welcoming and inclusive weekend filled with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, basses, voices, and plenty of dancing feet!

Deepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and make lifelong musical connections with an incredible lineup of instructors:

Emily Schaad – Fiddle & Camp Organizer
Emily Eagen – Singer
Jake Blount – Fiddle & Banjo
Jeff Claus – Guitar & Banjo Uke
Judy Hyman – Fiddle
A'yen Tran – Guitar
Joseph DeJarnette – Bass, Guitar & Live Sound
Will Mentor – Square Dance Caller

@emilyeagen @analog.jeff @violinjude @jake.m.blount @studio808a

This camp is open to everyone—all ages, all orientations, all levels of experience. Come be part of the OT Rollick family!

🎟 Flexible pricing & scholarships available through our Pay it Forward program. Sign up today! Visit our website for details & registration.

#OldTimeRollick #AshokanCenter #AppalachianMusic #MusicCamp #SquareDance #Banjo #Fiddle

So I just upgraded my computer and a bunch of software that I've been using over the years. One of the plug-in updates included a new AI feature. I tried the AI master assistant on 3 records... a jug band record, and old-time stringboard trio, and a solo acoustic guitar project. I'm delighted to report that it sounded terrible on all 3, and remind you that I am here to do low impact natural sounding mastering on your trad and trad adjacent records. I am a human, and have spent my life listening to and studying this music and the art of recording and presenting it. Give me a shout if you want a balanced, natural, non squashed medium volume master for your recordings for digital, vinyl, or cassette release!