DavisJames

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Location: St.Catharines
Country: Canada

My Latest Followers:

canard Shopdad Bvmaestro Beth T StudentofRhythm Nate glowhazel dulcidom granto Banjostray 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 Phil Myers Randy Adams Robin Thompson Strumelia

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youtube videos: 4
audio tracks: 39

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Latest Activity

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DavisJames
@davisjames • an hour ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Waltz from Rättvik after Gans Erik:
"That sounds so prairie,both sides of the border(I don't mean Mexico,laugh)."
DavisJames
@davisjames • an hour ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son:
"Lovely.I had to look twice at the circle on your mantelpiece,"what the heck"?.I have the same thing on my wall only the colours are diagonally separated and..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • an hour ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son
DavisJames
@davisjames • an hour ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Ambient electric dulcimer improvisation 9/8/26:
"Sounds good.The dulcimer with its drones is ideally suited to these effects and ultimately the quality of the music depends on the player,not the technology."
DavisJames
@davisjames • an hour ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Ambient electric dulcimer improvisation 9/8/26
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Peace:
"Hi Damon,I just downloaded your composition.As an old guy I remember stacking records(of a peaceful nature)to play, then in later years loading dub tapes for..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Yep,most of the Pennsylvania Dutch are Amish.Some are from other religious groupings,most notably "Dunkerds" of various persuasions.I recall passing through..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Very interesting dialogue,I enjoyed everyone's comments.That said,I've been a guitar/ fiddle player for years and never delved into the instruments' origins,..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Aura Lee:
"Elvis turned this into a great pop song,"Love me tender",I got great mileage out of it when I used to be playing senior citizens' homes..  and loved it myself!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @conrad-vispo: Reinlander
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip:
"Does that ever sound good.It sparkles laugh."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Rättvik after Gans Erik
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":
"Hi Nate.I started out as an acoustic guitar player.As you point out there's a big difference between acoustic and electric.I used to be able to tell if a..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @studentofrhythm: Solid body electric dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 19
Liked a youtube item created by @linda-jo-brockinton: A Stoir mo Chori
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on A Stoir mo Chori:
"Many thanks to Linda Brockington for posting this.Lovely.I always look forward to browsing the archives.You never know what you'll find."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Music Box
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Reinlander:
"What a charming melody.I like the sound of the tuning you're using."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Ma Omrot Einayich:
"That is so good,the music and playing.A delight to listen to."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Said I to Myself, Said I:
"Bravo."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Said I to Myself, Said I
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Of Lelitsa Marioara
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Walking tune after Olle Gustafson-Solne:
"That's beautiful,it makes me want to pull out the fiddle.Marvelous that you can play it on the dulcimer."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Washington’s March
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Headin' South:
"Hey,Dusty,That's a great idea in a Chaplinesque,silent movie kind of way.20 years later I bumped into my friend at a folk festival in Ontario.He was visiting..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Miss MacMurray (Carolan):
"This sounds great.Yet another O'Carolan melody I'd not heard before."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Headin' South:
"Does a dulcimer ever sound like a mandolin when you slap a capo on it!Especially the doubled melody strings."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Created a new Audio File:
Mummers'tunes.
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Slovak folk songs for DAD Dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Twinkle on Mountain Dulcimer
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Tres Consejos
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on TooeleCountyRenFaire2025-09019:
"Good to hear you live in front of an audience."
DavisJames

Latest Group Discussions

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Latest Audio

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Mummers'tunes.

Mummers'tunes.


@DavisJames
2 months ago - Comments: 2
Red Rocking Chair.

Red Rocking Chair.


@DavisJames
3 months ago - Comments: 4
The Maple Tree.

The Maple Tree.


@DavisJames
3 months ago - Comments: 1
Pretty Little Mary.

Pretty Little Mary.


@DavisJames
5 months ago - Comments: 3
Leprauchan.

Leprauchan.


@DavisJames
6 months ago - Comments: 2
Mary Ann MacDougall's march.

Mary Ann MacDougall's march.


@DavisJames
7 months ago - Comments: 1
Reynardine.

Reynardine.


@DavisJames
8 months ago - Comments: 12
Slippery Jigs.

Slippery Jigs.


@DavisJames
8 months ago - Comments: 2
The Siege of Mariupol

The Siege of Mariupol


@DavisJames
8 months ago - Comments: 1
The Rosebud of Allenvale

The Rosebud of Allenvale


@DavisJames
9 months ago - Comments: 7
"Drunk" with a pseudo pump organ.

"Drunk" with a pseudo pump...


@DavisJames
9 months ago - Comments: 3
The wandering fiddler.

The wandering fiddler.


@DavisJames
9 months ago - Comments: 4
Little Red Lark

Little Red Lark


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

Ramblin' Round.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 4
 Sharbot's Waltz.

Sharbot's Waltz.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 1

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.