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The article features Jeff Davis and how he arrived at his traditional fiddle and banjo music. Born in Long Island, New York to a sub-urban family, Jeff describes his futile attempts at piano and clarinet in his childhood, and being impressed by the prominent folk song collector, Frank Warner. It talks about his informal education under the Warners' tutelage, going to musical gatherings such as at Pinewoods Camp and the Newport Folk Festival, and meeting famous musicians like Frank Proffitt.

The article features Jeff Warner, a U.S. performer and interpreter of traditional music and son of folk song collectors Anne and Frank Warner. Jeff worked in editing for Doubleday and then in a non-profit charity music school in New York after his service in the navy and works with the New Hampshire arts organizations. His interests in British folk music resulted in longer and more frequent visits in the country to do research and perform in festivals. Jeff and his brother Gerret have compiled their parents' recordings and released in 2000.