Fred Coon

A traditional Appalachian banjo player and storyteller and entertains audiences around the world. He learned many songs from his father and through his extensive Appalachian field recordings.

Fred’s Stories

Learning the Banjo

I was born and raised in West Virginia. My family settled in Boone County in 1824 and were loggers and raised cattle. Before that, they had come from York, PA where they had resided since... Read More >>

Tunes at Home

Black Bear on the Mountain

Uncle Ned & Solid Gone

On Top of Old Smokey and Shady Grove

Boatman

Mississippi Sawyer

Cripple Creek and Boatman

Movie: Appalachian Instruments At Home

Joe Dobbs Radio Show

Movie: Appalachian Instruments At Home

Colorado Radio Show

Movie: Appalachian Instruments At Home

Fred’s Stories

Who Ere Ye

One Saturday, while staying with Burl, I decided to mosey on down to Harts Creek, also located in Lincoln County, to take some pictures. I was into photography then and I felt I should capture,... Read More >>