First episode of my music musings - it may become a collectors' item. Find out how a 15 year old brit from Manchester got hooked on a lifetime love and involvement with Old-Timey music - blame it on the banjo!

Beyond the banjo - acapella in the Appalachians

With 40 years of playing and enjoying old-timey music, this old timer shares his thoughts, favourites, heroes, and the odd snatch of music too. My alter ego here, Doc Proctor - friends know me as Ian West. I'll be here every week - hope you can join me.