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It's About Time (5SP07003) John Hoffmann & Mac Benford It's About Time features John Hoffmann and Mac Benford, two powerful musicians in their first recording together. On 22 tracks, John and Mac demonstrate their versatility, with fiddle-banjo duets, banjo-guitar duets, twin banjo tunes, ballads and hot old-time fiddle tunes. Joining Mac and John on three tracks is Randi Beckmann. This trio forms the hot dance band UpSouth. Another trio configuration featured on this album is The Haywire Gang, which includes John, Mac and Paula Bradley (guitar, banjo uke & vocals). The Haywire Gang is featured on nine tracks. |
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Clifftop Notes Vol. 2 - Big Ears (5SP05006) Mark Simos & Friends The trilogy is complete! -- Clifftop Notes Vol. 2 - Big Ears is the third of the CDs recorded in October of 2005 by Mark Simos of traditional and original old-time fiddle music.
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From Mali to America (5SP06004) Cheick Hamala Diabate & Bob Carlin Grammy Nominee "Best Traditional World Music Album"
Two master music makers -- one from Mali in West Africa, the other from the United States -- join together in a cross-cultural program that creates a musical dialogue between two traditions.
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Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1 (5SP07002) Matt Brown Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1 is an instructional CD by renowned teacher and performer of old-time fiddle, Matt Brown. The fiddle tunes included on this CD are authentic arrangements based on Matt's intimate knowledge of many great fiddlers. Old-Time Fiddle Lesson Vol. 1 includes a dozen fiddle tunes played at both a slow and moderate tempo. The first six tunes are in standard violin tuning (GDAE) and offer those new to the style a portal into old-time music without having to re-tune. Those tunes are: Ducks on the Millpond, Soldier's Joy, Backstep Cindy, Black Eyed Susie, Sugar Hill, and Jack Wilson. Duck River and Arkansas Traveler are played out of D tuning (ADAE), and Fire on the Mountain, Grub Springs, Sandy Boys and Old Joe Clark are played in cross G tuning (GDGD). |
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Birdie (5SP07001) Martin & Johnson Birdie is the debut recording for Martin & Johnson -- a trio of seasoned old-time musicians. This CD features thirteen songs and three instrumentals across a diverse repertoire including old-time breakdowns, gospel, blues, and comedy songs. Martin & Johnson is the combined talents of Wayne Martin (vocal, fiddle, harmonica, guitar), Margaret Martin (vocal, banjo, guitar), and Craig Johnson (vocal, fiddle, banjo, guitar). They have gathered forces for this delightful new CD that will be sure to have you laughing, dancing, and singing along. |
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The Road to Agate Hill (5SP06003) Alice Gerrard, Gail Gillespie & Sharon Sandomirsky This recording reunites three top musicians who have quite a pedigree in old-time music. This CD is largely inspired by elder musicians including: Luther Davis, Roscoe Parrish, Bert Dickens, Martin Marshall, Enoch Rutherford, Charlie Acuff, Rat Felts and Tommy Jarrell. The Road to Agate Hill has two links to Lee Smith's novel "On Agate Hill (Algonquin Press). Alice Gerrard's song Agate Hill inspired the title of Lee Smith's novel. Smith wrote the words to Molly and the Traveling Man which Gerrard set to music. These two songs are the bookends to an intimate CD of instrumental and vocal music highlighting the traditions of southwestern Virginia. |
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Pretty Crowin' Chicken (5SMR9061) The Rhythm Rats After the Rhythm Rats' original release of Pretty Crowin' Chicken in 1994 (on Marimac Records 9061-C), it garnered a number of glowing reviews, with the Old-Time Herald calling it "one of the essential recordings of old-time music." The program of "wild and beautiful old fiddle tunes, driving dance music, ballads, banjo songs, and mountain blues", all rendered in the distinctive voice of the Rhythm Rats, became a classic "young fogies" recording that inspired and influenced many of today's gifted young players. |
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Red Clay Country (5SP06002) Paul Brown After 10 years, Paul Brown is back with a new recording, Red Clay Country. Don't miss this outstanding collection of songs and tunes from Virginia and North Carolina. Included on this release are songs that Paul learned from his mother and others. Paul is joined by Matt Brown, Terri McMurray, Mike Seeger, and John Schwab. Paul Brown is not only one of today's most sought after banjo players, but he is also a fine fiddler and singer. This CD presents Paul Brown, front and center for the first time. |
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On the Edge (5SP05004) The Cliffhangers The Cliffhangers is a unique "campground band" -- formed by Mark Simos and some of his musical friends at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop). This CD--The Cliffhangers - On the Edge--is a collection of 16 traditional old-time tunes that captures the essence of the music and the festival tradition -- good friends, great tunes and fine musicians who share the passion and love of old-time music. This band has a wonderful, intricate sound.
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Clifftop Notes Vol 1. (5SP05005) Mark Simos & Friends Tunesmith and fiddler Mark Simos has been contributing tunes to the old-time music repertoire for a number of years. This CD -- Clifftop Notes Vol. 1 -- is the first volume of tunes composed by Mark at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop). Mark is joined on this CD by the other members of the Cliffhangers (see above) as well as Maxine Gerber, Rich Hartness, Tolly Tollefson and Edwin Wilson. |
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Known for their Reputation (5SP05001) Hoover Uprights The debut CD from the two-time winner of the Traditional Band contest at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop). Known for their Reputation is a collection of music performed in a variety of configurations. The Hoover Uprights consists of Bill Schmidt, fiddle, banjo and vocal; Dave Rice, harmonica; John Schwab, guitar; Kate Brett, banjo; and Kevin Enoch, banjo uke, banjo and bass. |
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Old School, Mountain Style (5SP05001) Southern Schoolhouse Rascals The debut CD of this fine old-time band from New York and Conneticut. The Southern Schoolhouse Rascals feature strong singing by Gil Sayre and Dave Howard. The band consists of Gil Sayre on lead vocals and guitar; Dave Howard vocals, mandolin, and guitar; Ambrose Verdibello, fiddle; Ray Alden 5-string banjo; and Pat Planky on bass and harmony vocals. This debut CD, Old School, Mountain Style offers some delightful listening. |
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The Rest Is Yet To Come (5SP04004) Double Decker Stringband
A new CD by The Double Decker Stringband! The Rest Is Yet To Come is a collection of 19 tunes and songs performed by Bill Schmidt, Craig Johnson, Bruce Hutton and John Beam. This is the long-awaited "next" recording from one of today's best old-time bands. The Double Decker Stringband have been together since 1977 and have numerous recordings to their credit, unfortunately most of these recordings are out of print... but this one is not. This is a must for all those who love traditional music!
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Lone Prairie (5SP05007) Matt Brown, Paul Brown and Beverly Smith Debut CD by the young fiddler, Matt Brown. Lone Prairie is a collection of 18 traditional tunes and songs. For the last several years, Matt has been establishing himself as one of today's rising stars in old-time music. This CD demonstrates why Matt is acclaimed as a musician rooted in the traditions of great old-time fiddlers. |
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In the Moment (5SP04003) Jane Rothfield, Matt Brown, Paul Sidlick, Bob Taylor, Allan Carr and others Jane brings new life and spirit to old-time music while expanding the old-time repertoire. | |
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Two Hands (5SP05003) Joe Newberry
Joe does it all; plays banjo, fiddle, guitar (one at a time) and sings -- includes 4 of Joe's orginal songs. | |
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Fresh Coat (5SP04001) Bob Herring & Rafe Stefanini Bob and Rafe, together again with great tunes and songs. | |
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Over the Mountain (5SP04002) Kenny Jackson, Paula Bradley, Whitt Mead, Rayna Gellert Multi-talented old-time musician Kenny Jackson plays and sings a wonderful collection of tunes and songs with some great musicial friends | |
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Bluegrass Meadows (5SP03001) Rafe Stefanini A delightful collection of old-time fiddle tunes from one of today's master fiddlers, Rafe Stefanini. This solo fiddle CD is great listening for all. | |