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Rob Lackey was born and raised in the Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma. After playing the guitar since a small child he discovered the dulcimer in the mid 1980’s, though he had seen them in the Arkansas Ozarks in the 1970’s. A new love was born when he purchased his first dulcimer and began to attempt to transfer the finger style, in which he predominantly played, from the guitar to that instrument. After coming to West Virginia he began to play the instrument in earnest again and is a favorite on the traditional music scene there doing workshops and performing at Gardner Winter Music Fest, Pattyfest, and the Hindman (Ky) Dulcimer Homecoming, the SE Ohio Dulcimer Festival, and the Dutchland Dulcimer Gathering (PA.) He is also co-founder of the Wartz'n'All Dulcimer Gathering now held semiannually in Morgantown, WV
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Benefit
Remember, tomorrow is the benefit for Hindman at the WV Folklife Center...
@Rob N Lackey 2 years ago - Comments: 1
Maiden Lane - Playford's "Dancing Master" 1698 edition
I had so much fun tabbing and playing "Drive the Cold Winter Away," I...
@Rob N Lackey 10 years ago - Comments: 4
Josiah Combs
Don't know if this has been mentioned on here before; I couldn't find...
@Rob N Lackey 8 years ago - Comments: 6
Beginners books for pure diatonic - NO 1/2 frets
Folks,I haven't looked at beginners books for the dulcimer in many...
@Rob N Lackey 13 years ago - Comments: 8
On Stage at Pattyfest 2018
Here's a link to Jim Fawcett's great video of part of my performance...
@Rob N Lackey 6 years ago - Comments: 1
Tulsa Time
Here's my somewhat wartz'n'all version of an old J J Cale classic!
@Rob N Lackey 6 years ago - Comments: 8
Spring Wartz'n'All 2018
Here's a little video our "official" videographer took. Hope you...
@Rob N Lackey 6 years ago - Comments: 6
Marc Robine
Just ordered a copy of his 1st album "Ruelle," and was wondering if...
@Rob N Lackey 6 years ago - Comments: 0
Mountaineer Dulcimer Club Fall Gathering
I know it's a little short notice, but the Mountaineer Dulcimer Club's...
@Rob N Lackey 7 years ago - Comments: 1
To our members in Ireland
Greetings Friends, The 3 fiddlers from the Kennedy Barn String band are...
@Rob N Lackey 7 years ago - Comments: 1
Gardner Winter Music Fest - full set
Thank you, Jim Fawcett, for recording my set last Saturday. Y'all may...
@Rob N Lackey 7 years ago - Comments: 0
Patty Looman Birthday Jam - Fairmont
Thought I'd remind everyone this is coming up next Saturday....
@Rob N Lackey 7 years ago - Comments: 3
Fall Wartz'n'All
Don't forget folks: Super 8 Motel, Morgantown, WV, Oct. 29 from 9:30...
@Rob N Lackey 8 years ago - Comments: 0
Wartz'n'All Gathering
Join us at Tygart Lake Lodge near Grafton, WV, for this year's Spring...
@Rob N Lackey 8 years ago - Comments: 0
Old Friends
Decided to try another Willie Nelsonish thing. This one was on the...
@Rob N Lackey 8 years ago - Comments: 3
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Here's a little video (Wartz'n'All) of the old Fred Rose song, Blue...
@Rob N Lackey 8 years ago - Comments: 3
Patty Looman Birthday Jam
Mark your calendars on Feb 6, for the Patty Looman Birthday Jam at...
@Rob N Lackey 8 years ago - Comments: 0
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AllThe "I have small hands" idea
Posted: Friday January 5 2024, 3:17 AM
By: @shanonmilan
By: @shanonmilan
Kennedy Barn String Band
Posted: Wednesday May 23 2018, 9:25 AM
By: @Rob N Lackey
By: @Rob N Lackey
Cherokee Waltz
Posted: Wednesday February 7 2018, 6:44 AM
By: @Cynthia Wigington
By: @Cynthia Wigington
Almeda Riddle
Posted: Wednesday June 28 2017, 6:53 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
We made the paper (in a good way)
Posted: Monday June 26 2017, 7:37 PM
By: @Brian G.
By: @Brian G.
Donald MacPherson's Lament - Tab - Slow Air
Posted: Wednesday November 30 2016, 4:07 PM
By: @Joseph Besse
By: @Joseph Besse
I need help, too, with performance...
Posted: Monday June 20 2016, 1:32 AM
By: @Salt Springs
By: @Salt Springs
The Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming is Over...
Posted: Friday November 13 2015, 9:08 AM
By: @jeffrey charles foster
By: @jeffrey charles foster
Katyusha - Tab for Russian Song DAd
Posted: Thursday November 12 2015, 9:00 AM
By: @Rob N Lackey
By: @Rob N Lackey
Video Links for the Hindman Dulcimer...
Posted: Saturday November 15 2014, 1:24 PM
By: @Patty from Virginia
By: @Patty from Virginia
Thank you for the welcome. Looking forward to sharing!
Thank you!
Thank you Rob for the welcome!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
Thanks!
I can see it's a great community!
Thanks for the welcome. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as I begin to learn to play this thing.
Thank you
Thank you, Rob! Hope it isn't as hot where you are now as it has been here in Oklahoma!
Thank you for the kind welcome.
thanks you Rob, happy to be here!
Thanks for welcome Rob
Thanks for the welcome. No, I did not know about Roger. I had never even heard of a Dulcimer until about 2 weeks or so ago. I am a huge Steeleye Span fan, ever since I first discovered them around 1980 when I was soldiering abroad. I saw he played with their guitarist when I googled him.
I always fingerpicked or thumbstrummed my guitars, so the pick has been interesting so far. I decided to try it out. It certainly makes more noise than my bare fingers.
Roger’s playing does sound lovely, I found an album called Nonesuch on youtube.
Sorry for the late reply, I am not skilled with forums and messaging and the suchlike these days.
I know I will enjoy it - It is a Group of friendly people-Thanks for the welcome back!
Thank you
Anb
Many thanks for the warm welcome!
Thanks so much! When I get ready to buy one I will keep you in mind. Thanks again.
Thanks, I'm sure I'll enjoy enjoy it here. Came to dulcimers late in life but surely enjoy playing. I have tried some chord/melody, mostly on hymns and Holy Manna, still learning. Thanks for the welcome.
Hi Rob, many thanks for the warm welcome
Rob, I've fooled around at writing a for "Try to Remember" since I'm reluctant to make mistakes and not sure of doing anything the same way twice. Time is always tight; do you have a link to tab? Thx