Evie Ladin: “Polly Put the Kettle On”

Peghead Nation clawhammer banjo instructor plays a classic old-time tune.

While she was in the studio recently recording some new lessons for her Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo course, Evie Ladin played a great version of the old-time favorite “Polly Put the Kettle On,” which she learned from fiddler Byard Ray of Madison County, North Carolina.

To get started playing clawhammer banjo or learn great clawhammer banjo tunes like “Polly Put the Kettle On,” enroll now in Clawhammer Banjo with Evie Ladin on Peghead Nation!

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