Benford, a member of the influential Highwoods String Band some 30 years ago, is still going strong, as he shows on this lovely 17-track collection of old-time tunes featuring his clawhammer banjo picking. He backs himself on over-dubbed guitar, and has the help of John Rossbach (mandolin) and John Hoffman (fiddle) on a few tunes. This entire album is devoted to the fiddle tunes of the legendary Ed Haley, adapted to the banjo by Benford. All tunings are noted. Fine, well-played versions of CABIN CREEK, REBEL RAID, CHERRY RIVER RAG, IDA RED, DUNBAR, FORKED DEER, CUCKOOÕS NEST, PARKERSBURG LANDING, GREEN MT. POLKA, etc. Well recommended for old-time banjo fans.