There are two main characters in Pluck; one is David Schnaufer, the other is the mountain dulcimer. If the dulcimer or traditional music is new to you, this post is for you.
What's the big deal? you may ask. Well, let's take a quick look at how this intriguing instrument and its players changed over time. Pluck is a history of what happened in between.
Here's Kentucky's "Uncle Ed" Thomas, who makes a brief but important appearance early in Pluck.
And here's the great Sam Edelston in 2020.
Ivan Doroshuk, founder and lead singer of Men Without Hats posted Sam playing here ("You can safety dance on a dulcimer if you want to!")
See Uncle Ed's genealogy page here
If you're into antiques, see selected dulcimers Uncle Ed Thomas made in Berea College's collection here.