Bob,

I'm not much of a tune player myself but I love the Dog and Bone session, probably because it attracts some very inventive and open-minded musicians and as such the quality is high and the variety is good.

I'd fully agree with what Dáithí says above. I tend to lean more to the Old Time / Blues end of the content myself, and if I lead something it's usually a fairly simple song, almost always a three-chord trick, and I try and call out the key when I start. I try and leave plenty of space for folks to take a break/solo also. I didn't lead too much on this session though as I was very happy to sit back and listen, and join in with some of the tunes on the madal (double ended drum) - hopefully tastefully.

Hopefully you'll come to the Dog & Bone again - Carter Family / old-time songs are extremely welcome with me - I'll bring the "quiet" banjo next time!

Pete.