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Heather - 1985
1985
Heather
(6)
City of New Orlenes
Musician(s): Vocals: Heather, Guitar: Bill Charrette, Bongos: Walter
Record Date: Winter 1985
Background: This was recorded at my home in Kanata, Ontario. Joe, Walter (Heather's boyfriend) and I were hanging out in my basement. That day was very cold day. We had a raging fire going in the fireplace.
Dont Think Twice
Musician(s): Vocals: Heather & Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: Winter 1985
Background: This was recorded at my home in Kanata, Ontario. Joe, Walter (Heather's boyfriend) and I were hanging out in my basement. That day was very cold day. We had a raging fire going in the fireplace.
Loving You
Musician(s): Vocals and Guitar: Heather
Record Date: Winter 1985
Background: This was recorded at my home in Kanata, Ontario. Joe, Walter (Heather's boyfriend) and I were hanging out in my basement. That day was very cold day. We had a raging fire going in the fireplace.
Mercedes Benz
Musician(s): Vocals: Heather
Record Date: Winter 1985
Background: This was recorded at my home in Kanata, Ontario. Joe, Walter (Heather's boyfriend) and I were hanging out in my basement. That day was very cold day. We had a raging fire going in the fireplace.
Since I Dont Have You
Musician(s): Vocals and Guitar: Heather
Record Date: Winter 1985
Background: This was recorded at my home in Kanata, Ontario. Joe, Walter (Heather's boyfriend) and I were hanging out in my basement. That day was very cold day. We had a raging fire going in the fireplace.
Your Love is Lifting Me Higher
Musician(s): Vocals: Heather
Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: Winter 1985
Background: This was recorded at my home in Kanata, Ontario. Joe, Walter (Heather's boyfriend) and I were hanging out in my basement. That day was very cold day. We had a raging fire going in the fireplace.
Jim, Joe and Bill - Basement Tapes (1)
Basement Tapes (1)
Jim, Joe and Bill
(13)
Bang Bang
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario. If you listen closely you can hear Cathy and the kids in the background
Bye Bye Love
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Danny's Song
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Dear Abby
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Dont Let the Sun Catch You Crying
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Higher and Higher (Extended Version)
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette with a little help from Ryan
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario
Improv 1
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
An unprepared track using a few rhythmic phrases
Improv 2 - Gun Shy
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
A spur of the moment short chord vamp. Featuring Joe on the harmonica
Improv 6 - Water, Wine, Beer Right On!
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
If you listen closely you can hear Ryan singing in the background.
A spontaneous track building off a simple chord progression
Improv 7 - Down Goes a Pint
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
A spontaneous track building off a simple chord progression.
Play With Fire
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Run Around Sue
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Summer Time
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Jim, Joe and Bill - Basement Tapes (2)
Basement Tapes (2)
Jim, Joe and Bill
(11)
Greensleeves
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario. Sometimes it's not easy to get the timing right
If I were a Carpenter
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Improv 3
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
A spur of the moment short chord vamp
If you listen closely you can hear Ryan playing and singing in the background
Improve 4 - Let's Let Her Rip
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
An improvised simple, repeated chord pattern
Improve 5
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
A spur of the moment short 12 barr.
If you listen closely you can hear the Ryan and Cathy in the background
Improve 8
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney, Bill Charrette and Steve Arthurs
Record Date: 1985
Background: This song was Recorded at Bill's apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, Ontario.
An unrehearsed track working on melodic patterns and licks.
In Them Old Cottonfields Back Home
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Mr Bojangles
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
One Tin Soldier
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Puff the Magic Dragon
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Sell Doughnuts
Musician(s): Jim Hoskins, Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was recorded in the basement of Jim and Cathy's home in Kanata, Ontario.
Craig Paddon - Best of Paddon
Best of Paddon
Craig Paddon
(7)
Doggone Right (Take1)
Musician(s): Vocals: Craig Paddon, Guitars: Craig Paddon and Bill Charrette, Background Noises: Phillip Paddon
Record Date: 1986
Background: Words and Music by Craig Paddon. Recorded at Craig and Suzanne's house in the Glebe - Ottawa, Ontario.
Heather's Song
Musician(s): Guitar and Vocals Craig Paddon
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was written by Craig Paddon. It was recorded at Craig and Suzanne's house - The Glebe, Ottawa, On. It was one of the songs Craig had submitted to the CKBY Radio Talent Contest.
Just the Sound of Your Voice
Musician(s): Vocals: Craig Paddon, Guitar: Craig Paddon, Flute: Bob Palmer, Bass: unknown, Violin: unknown
Record Date: 1984
Background: Words and Music: Craig Paddon
Oh Yeah...Oh Baby...Yeah
Musician(s): Vocals: Craig Paddon, Guitars: Craig Paddon and Bill Charrette, Harmonica (organ): Suzanne Paddon
Record Date: 1987
Background: An Evening with Craig, Suzanne and Barb - this off-the-cuff Jam was recorded at Craig and Suzanne's home in Orleans Ont.
Popcorn (BJ) Blues
Musician(s): Vocals: Craig Paddon, and Barb, Guitar: Bill Charrette, Harmonica (organ): Suzanne Paddon
Record Date: 1987
Background: An Evening with Craig, Suzanne and Barb - this off-the-cuff Jam was recorded at Craig and Suzanne's home in Orleans Ont.
Roosters Lament (Take 126)
Musician(s): Vocals: Craig Paddon, Guitars: Craig Paddon and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1986
Background: Words and Music by Craig Paddon. Recorded at Craig and Suzanne's house in the Glebe - Ottawa, Ontario.
Stand Up and Be Counted
Musician(s): Vocals: Craig Paddon
Guitars: Craig Paddon and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1984
Background: This song was written by Craig and Suzanne Paddon in 1985 (Lake Opinicon - Eastern Ontario) and recorded at their home in the Glebe, Ottawa, Ontario. The song as well as a second track (Heather’s Song) was submitted to CKBY Radio Talent Contest under the artist name “Paddon”.

Verse 1:
Well we‘re sitting around a table trying to make a deal
But the dealers left last night
And we’re not sure what we want but we’re singing a song,
Trying to make it right
And all the people shout singing work it out
Cause we have to get things done
Stand up and be counted before we have to run

Chorus:
There’s a turtle and a frog and a cat and a dog
And the sky is oh so blue
And I don’t know who I am but I know where I stand
And I’m standing in front of you
What can I do? What can I do? What can I do? What can I do?

Verse 2:
Well the cards are all dealt, nothing is wild
The decisions are up to you
Please don’t take my job, I’ve been working hard
Trying to see it through
And my wife and child mean so much to me
That I’d like to tell you
Stand up and be counted that’s all we have to do

Chorus:
There’s a turtle and a frog and a cat and a dog
And the sky is oh so blue
And I don’t know who I am but I know where I stand
And I’m standing in front of you
What can you do? What can you do? What can you do? What can you do?

Verse 3:
Well our friendship is strong and we can’t let it change
No matter what we do
But the money is tight, unemployment high
And that my friend is true
And we all want to win giving nothing away
Before the song is through
Stand up and be counted that’s all you have to do

Chorus:
There’s a turtle and a frog and a cat and a dog
And the sky is oh so blue
And I don’t know who I am but I know where I stand
And I’m standing in front of you
What can we do? What can we do? What can we do? What can we do?

Verse 4:
They say you give an inch then they’ll take a mile
Before the dream comes true
So hold on to your hand and lay down your cards
The joker and the fool
Do we understand what they’re trying to say
They’re telling me and you
Stand up and be counted that’s all you have to do

Chorus:
There’s a turtle and a frog and a cat and a dog
And the sky is oh so blue
And I don’t know who I am but I know where I stand
And I’m standing in front of you
What can I do? What can you do? What can we do? What can I do?

Outro:
Instrumental (one verse)
Don Charrette - Gecko Dance
Gecko Dance
Don Charrette
(4)
Big Rock Candy Mountain 3
Musician(s): Don Charrette
Record Date: Mar 2016
Background: Cindy received this song by E-mail on Sun 3/6/2016 7:54 AM. The song was recorded in Sarasota Florida on Don's Epiphone MB-100 - 5-String Banjo.
The message said: "Hi Cindy, this is a little better. Bill can save it for his basement stuff"
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"I think my banjo music is getting pretty good. The gecko’s gather around and do push-ups when I play."
Boil Them Cabbage Down 2
Musician(s): Don Charrette
Record Date: Mar 2016
Background: Cindy received this song by E-mail on Sun 3/6/2016 8:07 AM. The song was recorded in Sarasota Florida on Don's Epiphone MB-100 - 5-String Banjo.
The message said: "Hi Cindy, I just re-did this and compared it to my old one. You are right there is a big improvement. I have come a long way but still pretty bad. Bill can add this to my repertoire. "
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"I think my banjo music is getting pretty good. The gecko’s gather around and do push-ups when I play."
Jambalaya
Musician(s): Don Charrette
Record Date: March 25, 2017
Background: Don's shoulder is badly injured but he was able to lay down this track and send it to me by Email. The song was recorded in Sarasota Florida. His message said "Not good but a lot of fun"
Oh Suzanna 2
Musician(s): Don Charrette
Record Date: Mar 2016
Background: This song was recorded on Mar 3, 2016 in Sarasota Florida on Don's Epiphone MB-100 - 5-String Banjo.
Pretty good pickin' for someone who has been playing the banjo only 2 months.
Cindy and Bill - Happy Together
Happy Together
Cindy and Bill
(7)
Bring it on Home to Me
Musician(s): Cindy Green & Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
Jingle Bells
Musician(s): Banjo: Cindy Green & Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: December 18, 2016
Background: This song was recorded in our living room on December 18, 2016 using my Samsung Galaxy 6 phone. Cindy is playing her Cedar Mountain Banjo and I am trying to keep up with her on my Taylor Mini Guitar.
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Musician(s): Cindy Green & Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario.
Our second or third date
Sally In The Garden
Musician(s): Cindy Green - Banjo
Bill Charrette - Guitar
Record Date: Jan 27, 2019
Background: This song was recorded in our living room on January 27, ‎2019 using our Focusrite 2i2 interface.
Cindy is playing her Cedar Mountain Banjo and as usual I'm trying to keep up with her with my Taylor 810.

This tune is in the key of Cm. It is played using Double C tuning on the Banjo
Silent Night
Musician(s): Banjo: Cindy Green, Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: Dec 2018
Background: This song was recorded in our living room on December ‎24, ‎2018 using our Focusrite 2i2 interface. I also inserted the Silent Night melody notes to the MIDI Note Editor in Ableton Live 10 Lite and applied the Reverberant Synth to the mix.

Cindy is playing her Cedar Mountain Banjo and as usual I'm trying to keep up with her with my Taylor 810.
Tom Dooley
Musician(s): Vocals: Cindy Green and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
We Gotta Get Out of This Place
Musician(s): Cindy Green and Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
Cindy Green - I Picked These for You
I Picked These for You
Cindy Green
(10)
Cold Frosty Morning
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Nov. 2015
Background: Cindy plays this tune in G Modal Tuning on her 'Goodtime' Banjo. She learned the song in little or no time from Daniel Sherrill Free YouTube Clawhammer Banjo Lesson [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBaGhpbCyFc ]. The song was recorded using her Samsung 6 Edge cell phone
Cripple Creek
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Dec. 2005
Background: Cripple Creek is the 3rd tune Cindy learned to play on her 'Goodtime' Banjo.
The clip is approximately 20 seconds in length and recorded 3 December 2005. The tune (.wav format) was recorded using the Windows XP 'Sound Recorder' (version 5.1 - 16 bit mono) and a very inexpensive Labtec (AM-242) microphone.
This song comes from Mel Bay Presents... You Can Teach Yourself Banjo by Mel Bay.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (2015)
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Dec. 2015
Background: Another tune on her 'Goodtime' Banjo. Cindy learned this song from Josh Turknett’s (ClawhammerBanjo.net) tune of the week Email. It was recorded (.M4A format) using her Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge Cell Phone and was converted to MP3 format using AVS4You Audio converter.
It took Cindy little or no time to learn this song - God, I wish I had her talent.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (2016)
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: December 21, 2016
Background: Another good one!!! Cindy playing her Cedar Mountain banjo - This 2016 version was recorded Dec. 21 in our family room - Kinburn Ontario. The recording (.M4A format) was made using her Samsung Galaxy 6 phone and was converted to MP3 format.
Lonesome Road Blues
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Dec. 2005
Background: Lonesome Road Blues is probably the 5th tune Cindy learned to play on her 'Goodtime' Banjo.
The clip is approximately 25 seconds in length and recorded 18 December 2005. The tune (.wav format) was recorded using the Windows XP 'Sound Recorder' (version 5.1 - 16 bit mono) and a very inexpensive Labtec (AM-242) microphone.
This song comes from Mel Bay Presents... You Can Teach Yourself Banjo by Mel Bay.
Red River Valley
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Dec. 2005
Background: Red River Valley is the first tune Cindy learned to play on her 'Goodtime' Banjo. Simply amazing - a real natural! It took Cindy little or no time to learn - I only wish I had her talent.
The clip is approximately 25 seconds in length and recorded 3 December 2005. The tune (.wav format) was recorded using the Windows XP 'Sound Recorder' (version 5.1 - 16 bit mono) and a very inexpensive Labtec (AM-242) microphone.
This song comes from 'Teach Yourself Bluegrass Banjo' by Tony Trischka.
Rock the Cradle Joe
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Dec. 2015
Background: A tune played on Cindy's 'Goodtime' Banjo. Cindy learned this song from Jim Pankey YouTube lesson [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXWNBIjc5W8 ]. This tune is done in the clawhammer style. Double C Tuning
Shady Grove
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: Dec. 2015
Background: A tune played on Cindy's 'Goodtime' Banjo. Cindy learned this song from Colin Bazsali YouTube lesson [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHK0WKnwfUQ ]. This tune develops drop-thumb technique and introduces G modal tuning, gDGCD.
Shove that Pig's Foot a Little Further in the Fire
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: 2015
Background: A tune played on Cindy's 'Goodtime' Banjo. Cindy learned this song from Jim Pankey YouTube lesson [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvV_Sw9fXNc ]. This tune is played using Double C tuning.
Squirrel Hunters
Musician(s): Cindy Green
Record Date: December 2015
Background: Another tune played on Cindy's 'Goodtime' Banjo. Cindy learned this song from Wild Jimbo's Banjo Ranch Presents Book: Clawhammer Banjo Tunes (By: Jim Pankey)
Bill Charrette - No Hit Wonders
No Hit Wonders
Bill Charrette
(14)
Bird on a Wire (Instrumental)
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario. As soon as I got the melody worked out, I pull out the cassette player
Blowing in the Wind
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario.
As you can hear...I am not a singer
Calling You
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
Girl of My Dreams
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1987
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
The first song I wrote - building off a simple chord progression to work out the melody then adding the lyrics
Goodtimes and Times that Arn't so Bad
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
Instrumental A
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
As soon as I got the melody in my head, I pull out the cassette player
Instrumental C
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1987
Background: Recorded at my apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
A short series of notes that created a melodic line which could be used in my improvisations
Instrumental D
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
A melodic pattern or sequence to help me not sound like I’m playing scales all the time
Instrumental E
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
A simple, repeated chord pattern I recorded so I don’t forget it.
Instrumental G
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1987
Background: Recorded at my apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
Working on a melodic pattern to help spice up my improvisation skills
Instrumental H
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1987
Background: Recorded at my apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
As soon as I got the melody in my head, I pulled out the cassette player
Instrumental in E
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1987
Background: Recorded at my apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
A short series of notes in Drop D tuning that created a melodic line.
Instrumental in G and C
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1987
Background: Recorded at my apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
A simple melody that was stuck in my head. Building off a simple chord progressions
Just Because
Musician(s): Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1988
Background: Written and recorded at my apartment - Hinchey Ave (Ottawa River Parkway) Ottawa, Ontario
Building off a simple chord progression
Joe and Bill - Off the Cuff Audio Tracks
Off the Cuff Audio Tracks
Joe and Bill
(16)
Don't Think Twice
Musician(s): Vocals: Joe Kearney
Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1985
Background: Info not provided.
Track 01
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An unrehearsed track working on melodic patterns and licks.
Track 02
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
As soon as we got the melody worked out, we pulled out the cassette player
Track 03
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An improvised simple, repeated chord pattern
Track 04
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario
Very Messy! An off-the-cuff simple, repeated chord pattern we recorded so we wouldn't forget it.
Now I know why I don't play lead very often
Track 05
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
A short series of notes that created a cool melodic line which we could use in our improvisation
Track 06
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
A spur of the moment short chord vamp
Track 07
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An improvised simple, repeated chord pattern
Track 08
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An unprepared track using a few rhythmic phrases
Track 09
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An improvised simple, repeated chord pattern
Track 10
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
A spontaneous (House of the Rising Sun style track building off a simple chord progression
Track 11
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
A short series of notes that created a cool melodic line which we could use in our improvisation
Track 12
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: As soon as we got the melody worked out, we pulled out the cassette player
Track 13
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An unrehearsed track working on melodic patterns and licks
Track 14
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario.
An unprepared track using a few rhythmic phrases.
Joe is playing the harmonica on this track
Track 15
Musician(s): Joe Kearney and Bill Charrette
Record Date: Mid 1984
Background: This clip was recorded at my townhouse (corner of Pinecrest Rd and Baseline Rd) Ottawa, Ontario
As soon as we got the melody worked out, we pulled out the cassette player
Karen Melbourne - The Best of Melbourne
The Best of Melbourne
Karen Melbourne
(2)
Fire
Musician(s): Vocals: Karen Melbourne & Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1985
Background: Recorded at Bill's apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
Me and Bobby McGee
Musician(s): Vocals: Karen Melbourne & Guitar: Bill Charrette
Record Date: 1985
Background: Recorded at Bill's apartment - 1401 Prince of Wales Drive, (near Hog's Back Falls) Ottawa, On.
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Old Tape Recordings is a collection of old cassette tape recordings of family and friends mostly done in the early 1980s' (some more recent) when there were no smart phones or tablets and, movie cameras and other recording devices were for the rich and famous. 

These analog recordings were made using an inexpensive portable "boom box" cassette tape deck. All songs have been converted to MP3 format without enhancements or effects of any kind. As you can imagine, the quality is poor, but these unrehearsed, spontaneous and off-the-cuff audio clips bring back some fond memories for me. They put a smile on my face every time I hear to them.