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Hear songs that Joel Sweeney played

Click to hear "Ole Virginny Breakdown"
attributed to Joel Sweeney, published 1840. Performed by Corbin Hayslett (reproduction 5 string Sweeney banjo.)

Click to hear "Jonny Boker"
attributed to Joel Sweeney, published 1840. Performed by Corbin Hayslett (reproduction 5 string Sweeney banjo.)

Click to hear "Grapevine Twist"
attributed to Joel Sweeney circa 1840.  Performed by David Wooldridge (reproduction 4 string gourd banjar) & Corbin Hayslett (reproduction 5 string Sweeney banjo.)