October Old-Time Week
Old-Time Guitar Styles
Carl Jones

Carl Jones has been involved in the old-time music community ever since he first attended fiddlers’ conventions in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia back in the 70s. As a student in the commercial music program at the University of North Alabama, he was able to hear many great songwriters in the famous Muscle Shoals Studios. He later toured with Norman and Nancy Blake and James Bryan as a member of the Rising Fawn String Ensemble, playing mandolin, guitar, and fiddle. He often plays as a duo with James Bryan, and is sometimes found pickin' as part of a trio with Bruce Green and Don Pedi. He often plays at home and abroad as part of a duo with Beverly Smith. Known for a humorous and enthusiastic, light-hearted approach, Carl has taught at many music camps around the country, and his songs have been recorded by the Nashville Bluegrass Band, Rickie Simpkins, Little Windows, and a growing list of others.