DavisJames

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Location: St.Catharines
Country: Canada

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Bvmaestro Beth T StudentofRhythm Nate glowhazel dulcidom granto mrdougg leslie Jim Phillips Salt Springs Leo Kretzner Cynthia Wigington Gregg Schneeman John W. McKinstry Christine Shoemaker Martin Oesterle Gordon Hardy Pierre-Yves Donnio Rob N Lackey Mark Filler John C. Knopf Maddie Myers Cristian Huet Dusty Turtle Ethan Chastain Tom McDonald Mary Z. Cox Randy Adams Robin Thompson Strumelia

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youtube videos: 4
audio tracks: 32

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Latest Activity

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DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Walk Out the Hollow
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @robin-clark: Halsway Schottiesche - 11 nov 13
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @daniel-crommie: Plainsong
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Jack of Diamonds-played with a short quill:
"That sounds so good with the quill,plus the melody is fine.It reminds me of "Hangman's Waltz"..the notes are different,but the contours are the same."
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Old Oaks:
"Great melody and title... anything to do with trees,music and dulcimers you've got my vote,laugh."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on The Rosebud of Allenvale:
"And I should add...Merry Christmas and happy new year to all.."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Created a new Audio File:
The Rosebud of Allenvale
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Mary Young and Fair (trad. Scotland)
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: The Old Oaks
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Light in the Window
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on "Drunk" with a pseudo pump organ.:
"Upon subsequent listening,the button box is okay but it doesn't really replicate the sound of those old pump organs.It would be interesting to hear the real..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Created a new Audio File:
"Drunk" with a pseudo pump organ.
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Created a new Audio File:
drunk at night and dry in the morning
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on A Stone Mountain Fears No Winds:
"Great playing,Mark.Good song."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Life-boat
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Away with these self loving lads (John Dowland)
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The wandering fiddler.:
"Thanks for the positive comments.Busking was a great way to keep my repertoire alive in Toronto and Vancouver in the absence of any cultural continuity with..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Tiptoe Hornpipe.:
"Hornpipes and clogs are definitely not at the top of the list in the "Celtic music revival" thing.I love them because I've seen how skilled and inspirational..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March:
"Love the way this chugs along!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Skift of Snow
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Created a new Audio File:
The wandering fiddler.
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Barbara Allen" on Mountain Dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Tiptoe Hornpipe.:
"Keep missing the boxes!It's 2 chromatics plus an A-D BUTTON BOX."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Created a new Audio File:
Tiptoe Hornpipe.
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: The Cobbler
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Whereso Thou Walkest
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Morrison Jig, quick sample !:
"That's marvellous!Interestingly,I didn't hear this melody first from Irish players but from Alan Stivell's "Renaissance de la harpe celtique".."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Awake Early - with Billy Boy in the room :
"Funny-I knew there was something different about this melody.It's in the time signature of 6/4 .(mostly,I think).Right up there with happy Birthday and your..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on When I First Came to this land:
"That's great,Mark.I can see in my mind's eye those old Deutschman getting a knee-slapping kick out of this song."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Exit
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Amazing Grace on Mountain Dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Awake Early - with Billy Boy in the room
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on The Shortest Day:
"Oops,"Claycraft"...Thinking by association of a former brickmaklng factory in Toronto,now re-developed as "the clayworks""
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on The Shortest Day:
"It took a while but I finally noticed (and found out about-one of the mixed blessings of the internet) the name on a brick on your web page."Clayworks".Being..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz:
"You made me laugh,regarding tuning...I do enjoy it(the scheitholt,8 strings) but the autoharp(a dulcimer with stoppers) is at least an hour endeavour and..."

Latest Group Discussions

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Latest Audio

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The Rosebud of Allenvale

The Rosebud of Allenvale


@DavisJames
3 days ago - Comments: 3
"Drunk" with a pseudo pump organ.

"Drunk" with a pseudo pump...


@DavisJames
2 weeks ago - Comments: 2
drunk at night and dry in the morning

drunk at night and dry in the...


@DavisJames
2 weeks ago - Comments: 4
The wandering fiddler.

The wandering fiddler.


@DavisJames
3 weeks ago - Comments: 4
Tiptoe Hornpipe.

Tiptoe Hornpipe.


@DavisJames
4 weeks ago - Comments: 3
Little Red Lark

Little Red Lark


@DavisJames
2 months ago - Comments: 5
Ramblin' Round.

Ramblin' Round.


@DavisJames
3 months ago - Comments: 4
 Sharbot's Waltz.

Sharbot's Waltz.


@DavisJames
4 months ago - Comments: 1
Seven Years.

Seven Years.


@DavisJames
5 months ago - Comments: 4
Headin' South

Headin' South


@DavisJames
6 months ago - Comments: 5
Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].

Maggie Darling[tearjerker on...


@DavisJames
6 months ago - Comments: 4
Prairie Medley.

Prairie Medley.


@DavisJames
7 months ago - Comments: 3
Old Motel

Old Motel


@DavisJames
7 months ago - Comments: 8
The Princess Royal.

The Princess Royal.


@DavisJames
9 months ago - Comments: 6
Danville Girl.

Danville Girl.


@DavisJames
10 months ago - Comments: 10

Latest Videos

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Bending the strings

Bending the strings


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 5
asheville girls

asheville girls


@DavisJames
3 years ago - Comments: 3
Cherry Dulcimer Song

Cherry Dulcimer Song


@DavisJames
4 years ago - Comments: 9

Comments

Strumelia
12/31/25 03:52:41PM @strumelia:

Davis, thank you again for helping support this site !!
HUG


Ken Longfield
12/29/23 11:13:30PM @ken-longfield:

I grew up not far from the Hudson River on the western side of the Palisades in north eastern NJ. We spent many delightful days traveling up the western side of the river up to Kingston and back.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Ken Longfield
12/28/23 06:36:34PM @ken-longfield:

I, too, have ancestors that came over from the Palitinate. Perhaps it is that and the fact that I live in central Pennsylvania that peaked my interest in the the Pennsylvania German zitter, a relative of the German hummel. I have two instruments for the last quarter of 19th century that I've restored plus I have examined instruments in the Mercer Museum, Landis Valley Farm and Museum, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Strumelia
12/01/23 03:55:50PM @strumelia:

James you are so kind and thoughtful to support FOTMD as you do. Thank You!  🎄🙋🏼‍♀️


Strumelia
12/27/21 05:10:38PM @strumelia:

@davisjames, thank you so much for your thoughtful site donation to FOTMD. It is so very appreciated. 🥰


Salt Springs
12/10/21 04:48:22AM @salt-springs:

June Apple Dulcimers in Maryland builds Scheitholts.  I have one.... it is an outstanding instrument.


DavisJames
12/08/21 05:46:45PM @davisjames:

Thanks again for the welcoming words.


Jim Fawcett
11/25/21 07:12:22PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Davis, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.


Ben Barr Jr
11/25/21 05:44:41AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Davis, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.  It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.

Ben


Ken Longfield
11/24/21 12:36:59PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, DavisJames. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions. Let us know if we can help you in any way along your dulcimer journey.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Richard Streib
11/23/21 07:53:28PM @richard-streib:

Welcome Davisjames to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of dulcimer folks. Join the discussions. Ask questions. Make lots of dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.