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Margo MacSweeney

Up Jumped Trouble performs “Turkey in the Straw”

August 16, 2024 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

Up Jumped Trouble playing “Turkey in the Straw” at Galax Fiddler’s convention 2024. Placing 11th this year in band. Congratulations to all performers. “Mighty fine.”

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Margo plays “The Bells of Saint Mary’s” on clawhammer banjo

July 14, 2024 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

The Hobbledehoy love Margo MacSweeney

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Ol’ Timey Heaven: Hollace & Margo perform “Ragtime Annie”

July 1, 2024 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

Hobbledehoy favorite Margo MacSweeney jams with her friend Hollace Oakes who is one cute but fierce bluegrass fiddle player. Congrats to her on winning 1st Place Adult Bluegrass Fiddle at Elk Creek

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Margo MacSweeney performs “Half Shaved” on the clawhammer banjo

June 30, 2024 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY
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