The Pleasant Family Old Time String Band: Music
We have recorded three albums to date. Below are the album covers, a list of tunes, and some samples. To purchase CDs or downloads go to: www.cdbaby.com
Rock the Cradle, Joe
(Vocal: Patsy Dollins)
Johnny, Don't Come Home Drunk
(Instrumental)
Bonaparte's Retreat
(Instrumental)
Black Eyed Susie
(Vocal: Chris Frontiero)
28th of January
Black Velvet Waltz
(Instrumental)
I'll Fly Away
(Vocal: Patsy Dollins)
Salt Creek
(Banjo: Craig Seastead)
Forked Deer
Down to the River to Pray
(Vocal: Patsy Dollins)
Over the Waterfall
(Fiddle: Lauren Maueau & Banjo: Craig Seastead)
A traditional tune played by the most basic of old time combinations, fiddle and banjo.
Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane
(Vocal: Kevin Donachy)
Wes Muir's Tune
(Fiddle: Lauren Mayeau)
Fiddle with guitar backup.
Little Rabbit
(Instrumental)
John Henry
(Banjo: Craig Seastead)
This tune is played on a mountain style fretless banjo. Craig made the banjo.
Tombigbee Waltz
(Fiddle: Lauren Maueau & Banjo Craig Seastead)
Seneca Square Dance
(Instrumental)
I Saw Esau
(Vocal: Kevin Donachy)
Having sung this song in his youth, Kevin assured us it would be "hilarious".
When the Pleasants Play the Fair
(Vocal: Chris Frontiero)
Chris wrote the words to this tune describing our experience at the Florida State Fair.
The Kettle Corn Addiction Song
(Vocal: Chris Frontiero)
Inspired by the consumption of kettle corn at the fair, Chris also wrote this one to the tune of Goober Peas.
Soldier's Joy / Angeline the Baker / Old Molly Hare
(Instrumental)
Needlecase
(Instrumental)
Grandfather's Clock
(Vocal: Kevin Donachy)
Georgia Railroad
(Instrumental)