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My Native Home
Matt Brown
5SP09002
My Native Home is a remarkably diverse album that ranges from unaccompanied ballads to full-blown string band arrangements. The CD features collaborations with Brittany Haas, Ben Krakauer, Tim O'Brien, and Mark Schatz.
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Barrier Falls
Annalivia
5SP09001
This dynamic and innovative fiddle band plays traditional music from North America, the UK and Ireland with fresh, modern interpretations, while also adding their own original songs and tunes to the traditional canon.
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Only Me
Kevin Neidig
5SP08005
The 5-String debut of a wonderfully talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. This is contemporary acoustic folk at its best.
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Away Down the Road
Craig Johnson
5SP06001
A delightful album from the man with the high voice from The Double Decker Stringband. Craig's third 5-String release, and first as a soloist, is a gem.
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Unsung Father of Country Music
Ernest V. Stoneman
5SPH001
2-CD Box Set; Historical Reissue
Ernest V. Stoneman defined the formula of "three chords and the truth" and became the first rural singer/songwriter of the 20th century to record. This collection features 46 beautifully re-mastered performances of Stoneman and his circle of talented friends & family.
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Cataloochee
Carol Elizabeth Jones
5SP08001
With the release of her debut solo album, Carol Elizabeth Jones shows her abilities as a singer, songwriter, and band leader.
Falls of Richmond
Matt Brown
5SP08002
Matt Brown proves to be a compelling multi-instrumentalist and singer with the release of this, his second album.
Bowling Green
Alice Gerrard & Mike Seeger
5SP08003
A beautiful collection of duets from these two icons of traditional music. A masterpiece!
An Evening at WPAQ: 1984
Benton Flippen & Smokey Valley Boys
5SP08004
This CD captures a memorable night of music with one of the South's most powerful string bands.
It's About Time
John Hoffmann & Mac Benford
5SP07003
It's About Time features features powerful musicians in their first recording together.
Clifftop Notes Vol. 2 - Big Ears
Mark Simos & Friends
5SP05006
Clifftop Notes Vol. 2 - Big Ears is the second volume of original old-time fiddle tunes composed and performed by Mark Simos.
From Mali to America
Cheick Hamala Diabate & Bob Carlin
5SP06004
2008 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.
Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1
Matt Brown
5SP07002
Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1 is an instructional recording with a dozen fiddle tunes each played at a slow and moderate tempo.
Birdie
Martin & Johnson
5SP07001
Birdie is the debut recording for Martin & Johnson -- a trio of seasoned old-time musicians.
The Road to Agate Hill
Alice Gerrard, Gail Gillespie & Sharon Sandomirsky
5SP06003
This CD is largely inspired by elder musicians including Luther Davis, Roscoe Parrish, Enoch Rutherford, Charlie Acuff, and Tommy Jarrell. The recording is a complimentary link to Lee Smith's novel "On Agate Hill" (Algonquin Press).
Pretty Crowin' Chicken
The Rhythm Rats
5SPMR9061
The original release of Pretty Crowin' Chicken in 1994 (on Marimac Records 9061-C) garnered a number of glowing reviews, with the Old-Time Herald calling it "one of the essential recordings of old-time music."
Red Clay Country
Paul Brown
5SP06002
Paul Brown is one of today's most sought-after banjo players. This CD presents him front and center for the first time.
On the Edge
The Cliffhangers
5SP05004
The Cliffhangers is a unique "campground band" formed by Mark Simos at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop).
Clifftop Notes Vol 1.
Mark Simos & Friends
5SP05005
This CD is the first volume of tunes composed by fiddler Mark Simos at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop).
Known for their Reputation
Hoover Uprights
5SP05002
The debut CD from the two-time winner of the Traditional Band Contest at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival (Clifftop).
Old School, Mountain Style
Southern Schoolhouse Rascals
5SP05001
The debut CD of this fine old-time band from New York and Conneticut, feature strong singing by Gil Sayre and Dave Howard.
The Rest Is Yet To Come
Double Decker Stringband
5SP04004
This is the long-awaited "next" recording from one of today's best old-time bands, reassembled as a quartet.
Lone Prairie
Matt Brown
5SP05007
Debut CD by this young fiddler who deftly mixes standard and obscure fiddle tunes.
In the Moment
Jane Rothfield
5SP04003
Jane exuberantly expands the old-time repertoire with a bunch of original tunes.
Two Hands
Joe Newberry
5SP05003
Joe does it all; plays banjo, fiddle, guitar (one at a time) and sings -- includes 4 of Joe's orginal songs.
Fresh Coat
Bob Herring & Rafe Stefanini
5SP04001
Bob and Rafe, together again in a sequel to their classic recording, "Old Paint."
Over the Mountain
Kenny Jackson
5SP04002
Old-time musician Kenny Jackson plays and sings a wonderful collection of tunes and songs with some talented friends.
Bluegrass Meadows
Rafe Stefanini
5SP03001
A delightful collection of solo old-time fiddle tunes from one of today's master fiddlers, Rafe Stefanini.