Video | Sam Amidon - Blue Mountains

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Happy Friday, friends. We'd like to direct your immediate attention to Sam Amidon's new video for "Blue Mountains," which comes from the fantastic Lily-O that was released last year. We hope you like it as much as we do, and we also hope you have a tremendous weekend. Cheers.

Jam of the Day | Sam Amidon - Walkin' Boss

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Photo by Piper Ferguson

Let's talk about banjos, because I know what you're thinking -- gimmicky, annoying, too cute, etc. But have you heard Sam Amidon's version of "Walkin' Boss?" It's from his latest release, Lily-O, which is a terrific collection of mostly "re-imagined folk songs." The banjo on today's Jam of the Day is intense, but its sound is not overbearing. Mostly, it's perfect, as is the rest of Lily-O, which Amidon recorded with guitar wonder Bill Frisell. We highly recommend the album, one of our favorites of 2014.

Have a listen to "Walkin' Boss" now.