DavisJames

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Location: St.Catharines
Country: Canada

My Latest Followers:

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: 35

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Latest Activity

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DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow :
"One of my favourites of yours.Currently in an "Arctic Vortex"...cold and lots of snow,hard to get around...Fact of life in the Northern part of the..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Reynardine.:
"Thanks all for the positive comments.Dusty-I can see the "werefox" notion,nevertheless I see Reynardine as more of a vampire-Svengali figure..a bit closer to..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on A Skift of Snow:
"I played in and also arranged for many trad/folk bands in the past.Your music always gets my imagination going re arrangements.I like the fact that you keep..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Back to Blackberry Creek:
"I really enjoyed this.I used to stay with my grandparents in the summer in a remote area of Ontario.I have similar memories."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Dance to your Daddy:
"Great to hear that.I once played in a folk band with a "Geordie".. he had words for this melody."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Y Gwyliau (The Holidays):
"That's gorgeous,Beth."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Blue Sky, Pink Clouds, and a Quiet Crow
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 5
Created a new Audio File:
Reynardine.
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 2
Created a new Audio File:
Slippery Jigs.
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Can't help but chime in again,this time re melodies that lack a "3rd.".I play quite a few like that and as a fiddler relying on an accompanist I have..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @robin-clark: Coleman's March
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Beauty in Tears
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Nice playing!I once had a book of Dan Hughie's compositions,probably long out of print now.Good to see his name and music pop up here."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Simple Gifts on My Latest Cherry Walnut Electric TD:
"Hi Jack.Good to hear you playing on your latest creation.The scheitholt you built for me is the most beautiful instrument I've ever played and I have played..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Good Morning to Your Nightcap:
"That's delightful.Glad you kept it rolling as long as you did."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"What an interesting melody."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Brian Boru's March:
"To reiterate.A wonderful melody so well played."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Let's Bury The Term "Scheitholt"":
"Well,well.I confess I've never heard the word "scheitholt" out loud although I play one...the apparent resemblance in the spelling to examples I cited of..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Let's Bury The Term "Scheitholt"":
"Yep-the Dutch word for "Shite".. Ireland and NL as well.I thought of calling it a Hummel but that seems to be a different beast.I was in Germany 10 years..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Ymbwyllo (Unwinding):
"Hello Beth.I was playing a hornpipe on the dulcimer the other day and thought "that sounds like Beth T!"...a good reference point,More,please.All the best in..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Come In From the Cold
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Drifting off - a lullaby :
"That's a gorgeous blend,the dulcimer tuning and drop D on the guitar."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @randy-adams: Whistlin' Rufus
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @randy-adams: Grandfathers Clock
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on A Light in the Window:
"Another song without words!In my youth it was high praise to say"they can make the fiddle talk"."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Created a new Audio File:
The Siege of Mariupol
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Down the river I go uncle Joe
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on extracts from FolkStream concert :
"Beautiful playing.I found it especially interesting how "Cascade" has grown....it was good before but now it's in full bloom."
DavisJames
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @macaodha:
"Thanks for that link.I enjoyed it,there were quite a few old friends in it.Daithi Sproule did a good job."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: The Brink of the White Rock (trad. Ireland)
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on A Walk Out the Hollow :
"Telling a story without words!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fairytale/ Forever love:
"That sounds so good!"

Latest Group Discussions

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Latest Audio

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Reynardine.

Reynardine.


@DavisJames
one week ago - Comments: 5
Slippery Jigs.

Slippery Jigs.


@DavisJames
one week ago - Comments: 2
The Siege of Mariupol

The Siege of Mariupol


@DavisJames
3 weeks ago - Comments: 1
The Rosebud of Allenvale

The Rosebud of Allenvale


@DavisJames
one month ago - Comments: 4
"Drunk" with a pseudo pump organ.

"Drunk" with a pseudo pump...


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

drunk at night and dry in the...


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

The wandering fiddler.


@DavisJames
2 months ago - Comments: 4
Tiptoe Hornpipe.

Tiptoe Hornpipe.


@DavisJames
2 months ago - Comments: 3
Little Red Lark

Little Red Lark


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

Ramblin' Round.


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

Sharbot's Waltz.


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

Seven Years.


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

Headin' South


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

Maggie Darling[tearjerker on...


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

Prairie Medley.


@DavisJames
9 months ago - Comments: 3

Latest Videos

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Gilbert Anderson's Duck Dance.

Gilbert Anderson's Duck Dance.


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 3
Bending the strings

Bending the strings


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 5
asheville girls

asheville girls


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

Cherry Dulcimer Song


@DavisJames
5 years ago - Comments: 9

Comments

MacAodha
01/12/26 05:34:54AM @macaodha:

Jamie I think you would find this programme very interesting if you can find it. It was on our only all Irish language TV channel during the week. It can be found on the TG4 player and the title of programme is Ceol na gCoillte (music of the forest). 


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.