In the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Virginia-North Carolina border, a rich musical heritage survives and flourishes. Early performers from the 1920s thru the 1950s migrated north and popularized the music they had grown up hearing. Making extensive use of interviews, Paula tells the stories of several, including Ola Belle Campbell Reed, Albert Hash, and Dave Sturgill. An indespensible part of Appalachian culture, revealed here are the fascinating experiences and enduring values behind the practice of old-time music. With appendix of place names & music venues, as well as annotated lists of musicians and the songs they have performed. 252 pp.
542-73
$14.00
ACOUSTIC STORIES: PLAYING BASS WITH PETER, PAUL & MARY, JERRY GARCIA AND BILL MONROE AND EIGHTEEN OTHER UNAMPLIFIED TALES
by Bill Amatneek
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Author Bill Amatneek has spent his life with music. He was the bass player on the first David Grisman Quintet album, a writer for Rolling Stone, banjoist with Frank Wakefield, and much more. This book consists of a series of stories of life in the culture of the eclectic (but primarily acoustic) musician of the late 20th century. Peopled by names like Tony Rice, Kate Wolf, Peter Rowan, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Aretha Franklin, Frank Wakefield, David Grisman and others, these entertaining and thoughtfully related tales mark Amatneek as a fine storyteller, and reveal the human nature of some of our finest musicians. Awarded Best Music Book by the Bay Area Independent Publishers Assoc. in 2004. Recommended. 187 pp.
610-1
$15.95
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AFRICAN BANJO ECHOES IN APPALACHIA: A STUDY OF FOLK TRADITIONS
by Cecelia Conway
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A well-researched study of the influence of African-Americans on banjo playing throughout U.S. history. Includes many photographs and illustrations. Notes, bibliography and index. 394 pp.
411-5
$26.00
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AMERICA'S INSTRUMENT: THE BANJO IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
by Phillip Gura and James Bollman
5 Photos
Now in it's second printing! Richly illustrated history of "America's instrument" from the gourd banjo of enslaved Africans to the minstrel banjos of the mid 1800's, and the Fairbanks, Stewart, Haynes and other instruments representing the very zenith of popular culture in the late 1800s. Rare period photos, sheet music covers, tutors, tunebooks and more! Hardcover, 97 color and 156 b&w illustrations, 303 pp.
411-7
$49.95
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BUNYAN AND BANJOES: MICHIGAN SONGS & STORIES
by Kitty Donohoe & Pasqua Cekola Warstler
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Now available as a book/CD pack! An enchanting potpourri of folklore, songs, Indian legends, recipes, history, and other Michigan-based activities. Includes stories on how maple sugar is made; the early fur trade, the building of the Mackinac Bridge and Soo Locks; the sad loss of the steamer Chicora; as well as several songs adapted to sign language. 48 pp.
232-1CD
$25.95
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CAJUN AND CREOLE MUSIC MAKERS: MUSICIENS CADIENS ET CREOLES
by Barry Jean Ancelet
Interviews and photos with many of the most influential players of Cajun and zydeco music, including Clifton Chenier, Marc Savoy, D. L. Menard, and many others. Beautiful color photos by Elemore Morgan Jr., text in English & French. Second edition. Paperbound, 176 pp.
available for pre-order
88-8
$40.00
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CAJUN MUSIC: A REFLECTION OF A PEOPLE
by Ann Allen Savoy
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A labor of love -- and THE history of Cajun music -- from one of the genre's leading contemporary musicians and historians. Over 100 traditional songs in Cajun French with English translations, and interviews with many great Cajun musicians. Loaded with photos. 419 pp.
216-1
$42.00
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CLAPTON'S GUITAR: WATCHING WAYNE HENDERSON BUILD THE PERFECT INSTRUMENT
by Allen St. John
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A mesmerizing journey into the heart of high-end guitar-making through the quirky character of Wayne Henderson, a musician and craftsman who builds his guitars by hand, literally by putting penknife to wood and carving away "everything that isn't a guitar." There is a waiting list 10 years long for his guitars. This absorbing account follows, step-by-step, the incredible sculpting of Clapton's favored guitar and along the way readers get a whirlwind tour of what might be called "Six String Nation," where fine instruments are made, played, and treasured in modern America. 277 pp.
542-141
$14.00
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COUNTRY MUSIC ORIGINALS - THE LEGENDS AND THE LOST
by Tony Russell
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Roots music authority Tony Russell offers vivid portraits of the men and women who created country music, the artists whose lives and songs formed the rich tradition from which so many have drawn their inspiration. Includes major figures Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family, Fiddlin' John Carson, Charlie Poole, and Gene Autry; and many fascinating lesser-known figures such as Carson Robison, Otto Gray, Chris Bouchillon, and Emry Arthur. 110 profiles in all, many of whose stories are told here for the first time. Russell draws upon new research and source material--contemporary newspaper reports and magazine articles, internet genealogy sites, and his own interviews. The result is a lively mix of colorful tales and anecdotes and priceless accounts of performances. Includes more than 200 illustrations, some never before published, including photographs, record labels, song sheets, newspaper clippings, cartoons, advertisements, and magazine covers. Hardcover. 258 pp.
581-5
$29.95
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FIDDLER'S CURSE - REVISED AND UPDATED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ERVIN T. ROUSE, CHUBBY WISE, JOHNNY CASH AND THE ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
by Randy Noles
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One of the most bizarre stories in all of popular music is the history of "Orange Blossom Special," arguably the century's best-known fiddle tune. The man credited with its ownership, Ervin T. Rouse, endured tragedy, alcoholism and mental illness. He spent his last years fiddling for tips in isolated taverns at the edge of the Everglades. The man who claimed co-ownership, Chubby Wise, achieved fame as a bluegrass fiddler but struggled to overcome personal demons. Johnny Cash, who made the song a mainstream hit, quietly championed Rouse and earned the enmity of Wise. This trio's disparate legacies are here told - and forever linked with the legendary diesel steamliner. Formerly titled "Orange Blossom Boys." 226 pp.
49-1081
$14.95
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FIDDLING WAY OUT YONDER: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF MELVIN WINE
by Drew Beisswenger
available for pre-order
701-2
$45.00
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FOLK MUSIC USA - THE CHANGING VOICE OF PROTEST
by Ronald D. Lankford, Jr.
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From the Kingston Trio's "Tom Dooley" to the infamous Bob Dylan electric performance at the Newport Folk Festival, the American Folk Revival of the late '50s and early '60s had a profound influence on American culture. This book details this period and explores how authentic folk is now experiencing another revival through our contemporary fascination with roots music. It's the story of the era of Sing Out!, Broadside, Washington Square jam sessions, Pete Seeger singalongs, and an exploration of the social activist side of 60's folk music. 208 pp.
01-910140
$17.95
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FROM THE BALLROOM TO HELL: A DANCING MASTERS EXPERIENCE
by T.A. Faulkner
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A reprint of the original 1894 edition written by a reformed dancing "master," or teacher. Illustrated with cartoons depicting "ruined" women, and preaches about the "evils" of waltzing and ballroom dancing. A perfect humorous gift for the dancers on your list. Quarter-size book, 64 pp.
87-15
$7.95
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GUITAR IN AMERICA: VICTORIAN ERA TO JAZZ AGE
by Jeffrey J. Noonan
available for pre-order
701-3
$50.00
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GUITAR: AN AMERICAN LIFE
by Tim Brookes
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Shortly before his 50th birthday, baggage handlers destroyed Tim Brooke's guitar, his traveling companion of 22 years. His quest for someone to make his dream guitar led him to Rick Davis, master-guitar-maker. Tim, a regular commentator on NPR, uses history to unravel the symbolic associations a guitar holds, while keeping us apprised of the intricate process of the construction of his instrument. He covers a wide swath with humor and insight: the dash of flamenco, early & late blues, parlor music, Hawaiian steel, black slide, the British Invasion, the mainstreaming of the guitar and its domestication, more. Recommended. 339 pp.
542-187
$14.00
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HE WAS SINGIN' THIS SONG
by Jim Bob Tinsley, with forewords by Gene Autry, Douglas B. Green and S. Omar Barker
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Book/CD pack. This lovingly researched book is a musical, pictorial and historical narrative of the Old West, featuring 48 annotated songs that are authentic examples of the popular music of the era, handed down from one cowpoke to another as they roamed the range. Features many fascinating historical photos and stories of the cowboys and their lives. The author sings 11 of the most popular songs on the accompanying CD. Winner of the outstanding "Western Music Award" from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center! Hardcover. 242 pp.
49-491132
$50.00
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HE WAS SINGIN' THIS SONG
by Jim Bob Tinsley, with forewords by Gene Autry, Douglas B. Green and S. Omar Barker
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Book/CD pack. This lovingly researched book is a musical, pictorial and historical narrative of the Old West, featuring 48 annotated songs that are authentic examples of the popular music of the era, handed down from one cowpoke to another as they roamed the range. Features many fascinating historical photos and stories of the cowboys and their lives. The author sings 11 of the most popular songs on the accompanying CD. Winner of the outstanding "Western Music Award" from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center! Softcover. 242 pp.
49-491133
$35.00
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HOMEGROWN MUSIC - DISCOVERING BLUEGRASS
by Stephanie P. Ledgin
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A colorful and lively history of bluegrass. Candid interviews with legends like Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Ledgin covers the festival experience, "parking lot picking," origins, continuing the tradition, the songs, lots more. With an extensive resource guide and suggested recordings. Foreword by Ricky Skaggs. 181 pp.
542-140
$19.95
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HOMEGROWN MUSIC - DISCOVERING BLUEGRASS
by Stephanie P. Ledgin
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A colorful and lively history of bluegrass. Candid interviews with legends like Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Ledgin covers the festival experience, "parking lot picking," origins, continuing the tradition, the songs, lots more. With an extensive resource guide and suggested recordings. Foreword by Ricky Skaggs. Hardcover, 181 pp.
634-1
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$30.00
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HOW NASHVILLE BECAME MUSIC CITY, U.S.A. - 50 YEARS OF MUSIC ROW
by Michael Kosser
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ON SALE!! SAVE $10.45!! Book/CD pack. How did a medium-sized Southern river town become arguably the most important music center in America? Learn how a single studio in a tiny duplex became Music Row, the ten-block area populated by hundreds of talented people. Features stories from publishers, songwriters and others who tell the evolution of Music Row, where Elvis recorded "Heartbreak Hotel," Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, and Willie Nelson taught America to love soulful ballads, and Bob Dylan recorded three of his most important albums. The full-length CD includes 10 recordings made in the early studios, giving you a rare chance to hear demos by some of Nashville's most talented artists: "Bye, Bye, Love," "Crazy," "King of the Road," "Walkin' After Midnight," "He Stopped Loving Her Today," more. 373 pp.
49-331315
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$12.50
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HOWDY, FOLKS, HOWDY, VOL. 1 - STORIES OF BILL MONROE AND THE BLUE GRASS BOYS BY THE "MEN WHO WORE THE HATS"
compiled by Doug Hutchens
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Invaluable memories by the the Blue Grass Boys about Monroe. Most collected at their first reunion, they move along in an "I remember one time..." format that puts you right there at the table. A collection of stories, interviews and photographs. Art Stamper, Lonnie Hopper, Eddie Adcock and many more. 33 pp.
638-1
$6.00
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JOOK RIGHT ON: BLUES STORIES AND BLUES STORYTELLERS
by Barry Lee Pearson
on order, expected arrival date 05/26/08
542-203
$19.95
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LOST DELTA FOUND: REDISCOVERING THE FISK UNIVERSITY - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS COAHOMA COUNTY STUDY, 1941 - 1942
Work, John Wesley; Jones, Lewis Wade; Adams, Samuel C., Jr.. Ed. by Gordon, Robert; Nemerov, Bruce
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In the early 1940s, three African American scholars from Fisk U. journeyed with folklorist Alan Lomax to Coahoma County, Mississippi to document the musical habits and history of its black community. This volume presents the Fisk material from that study (recently discovered after being lost for over 50 years) along with background information on the scholars and 160 song transcriptions. Hardcover. 343 pp.
542-148
$29.95
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MANDOLIN BLUES - FROM MEMPHIS TO MAXWELL STREET
by Rich DelGrosso
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Book/CD pack. Travel back in time as acclaimed mandolinist Rich DelGrosso traces the story of the black mandolinist in America. Follow the lives of Yank Rachell, W. Howard Armstrong, Charlie McCoy, Vol Stevens, Will Weldon, Carl Martin, Johnny Young, and then learn their timeless music. Include rags, drags and stomps, stories from Rich's time spent with Armstrong and Rachell, a selected discography, more. CD includes all musical examples and songs. An indispensable guide to the rich history of blues mandolin. Note/tab. 80 pp.
49-695899
$19.95
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MANDOLINS, LIKE SALAMI: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF TWENTIETH CENTURY ITALIAN-AMERICAN MANDOLINISTS, AND A SOCIAL HISTORY OF MANDOLIN ORCHESTRAS, AND BALLO LISCIO REPERTOIRE IN NORTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO, AND THE BAY AREA
by Sheri Mignano Crawford
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Artists and traditions come to life via this in-depth read illuminating the cultural and musical roots of a heritage the author shares. Filled with photos, and names like the Andrini Brothers, Gino Pellegrini's Aurora Mandolin Orchestra, Tony Flores, O.Di Bell, many more! 196 pp.
659-1
$27.95
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS, SECOND EDITION
by John Rice Irwin
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A collection of dulcimers, fiddles, banjos, jews harps, and mouth bows from the hollows and mountains of the Appalachian mountains. Presents the illustrated story of each instrument and their use in the isolated hills as well as the maker of the instrument, the area of its origin, age, more. All of the instruments are featured in the Museum of Appalachia. 132 illustrations. 104 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
565-3
$12.95
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MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK: THE STORY OF THE GIRL GROUPS
CD/book package featuring the high points of one of the best periods in rock & roll history -- when the "girl groups" ruled. Four-color book with lots of photos and information. CD includes "Lollipop," "Heat Wave," "One Fine Day," "Chapel Of Love," "Leader of the Pack," "The Locomotion," more.)
out-of-stock, more coming soon
FRIED-CD181
$16.98
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MYSTERY TRAIN
by Greil Marcus
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A new edition of the classic study of rock music traces the evolution of the genre as exemplified in the careers of six key artists -- Robert Johnson, Harmonica Frank, Randy Newman, the Band, Sly Stone, and Elvis Presley -- and examines its influence on American pop culture. Updated with a revised discography and notes. Fifth edition. 409 pp.
542-195
$17.00
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PICTURING THE BANJO
by Leo G Mazow
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This is the catalog that accompanies the "Picturing the Banjo" exhibit at Washington's Corcoran Gallery from 12-10-05 to 3-05-06 and which will then move to the Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University from 3-30-06 to 6-25-06. Made popular in minstrel shows of the nineteenth century, the "banjar" derives from the stringed gourd instrument African slaves brought with them to plantations in the Caribbean and American South. From minstrelsy to the folk music revival of the twentieth century, the banjo has continued to attract audiences and acquire meaning. "Picturing the Banjo" gives this long history an entirely new dimension by tracing the instrument's representation in American visual culture from the eighteenth century to the present. Published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name, "Picturing the Banjo" offers the first examination of the instruments portrayal in images that range from anonymous photographs of performers to paintings by Thomas Eakins and prints by Dox Thrash. Organized by the Palmer Museum of Art of The Pennsylvania State University. 120 illus. 200 pp.
655-1
$39.95
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PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON
by Peter Yarrow, Leonard Lipton & Eric Puybaret
3 Photos
One of the most beloved songs of all time...in its only authorized picture book adaptation! Puff, Jackie Paper and the land of Honalee finally live on the page. Cloth case, embossed jacket with foil touches, and exclusive CD featuring not only Puff, but several other songs performed by Yarrow, daughter Bethany, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia. Hardcover.
542-176
$16.95
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RING THE BANJAR!
by Robert Lloyd Webb
5 Photos
The banjo in America from folklore to factory. A history of the banjo. Includes many beautiful color and B&W illustrations. 2nd edition. 101 pp.
42-1
$24.95
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ROSES IN WINTER - A CELEBRATION OF FIDDLERS IN WASHINGTON STATE
by Brid Nowlan & Stuart Williams
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Book/CD set. A rich stew - the stories and tunes of fiddlers teaching at workshops produced by the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association. The transcriptions and local history give this book structure, the unique biographies of coming up in a bygone era give it heart. Spiralbound, 92 pp.
262-17
$28.00
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SINGING COWBOYS
by Douglas B. Green
3 Photos
Book/CD set. All your favorite singing cowboys from the heyday of B-western movies are celebrated here. Author Douglas B. Green (aka Ranger Doug of Riders In The Sky) tells the fabled story of the men and women who shone brightly during the magical era of the singing cowboy movie star. From Gene Autry's first films in 1935 to Marty Robbins' drive-in quickie movies in 1959. The stories of nearly 60 stars from this tradition, from Tex Ritter to Dale Evans. Sections on nearly 60 individual stars and groups, including Smiley Burnette, Bill Boyd, Bing Crosby, Spade Cooley, Jimmie Davis, Jimmie Dodd, Cliff Edwards (Ukulele Ike), Tex Fletcher, The Hoosier Hotshots, Red River Dave, Riders of the Purple Sage, Tex Ritter, Marty Robbins, Roy Rogers, Sons of the Pioneers, John Wayne, Ray Whitley, Bob Wills and many more. Hundreds of color and b&w movie posters, stills & studio photos, including many of the singers with their Martin, Gibson, and other guitars! Hardcover, 144.
542-171
$39.95
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STAGING TRADITION: JOHN LAIR AND SARAH GERTRUDE KNOTT
by Michael Ann Williams
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Traces the parallel careers of the creators of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance and the National Folk Festival. Their devotion to the staging of traditional culture made them two of the mid-twentieth century's most notable producers. Lair promoted Kentucky musicians and Knott staged her own radically inclusive festival, which included Native and African American traditions, and continues today. Williams shows how Lair and Knott fed the public's fascination with the "art of the common man," and were in turn buffeted by cultural forces that developed around and beyond them. 240 pp.
542-137
$20.00
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STRING BANDS IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT
by Bob Carlin
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Carlin tells the history of the region and the music through its people, using extensive interviews, photos, more. Along the way he covers: African-Americans & string band music; societal function of square dances; how musicians bought and learned to play their instruments; fiddler's conventions & their history as community fundraisers; the recording industry; influence of live radio stations; the first generation of locally-bred country musicians; bluegrass & musical change following World War II, more. 267 pp.
542-112
$39.95
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STRINGS OF LIFE - CONVERSATIONS WITH OLD-TIME MUSICIANS FROM VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
by Kevin Donleavy
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15 years in the making, this wonderful book documents the lives of more than 500 musicians from eleven counties in northwestern North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Musicologist and historian Kevin Donleavy lets the musicians themselves tell the stories of how popular old-time tunes evolved, their remembrances of long passed musicians, stories of growing tobacco, making moonshine, playing at neighborhood jamborees, more. The focus is on fiddle and banjo players. Includes an index of more than 1100 musicians (dating from 1870), photos from family albums, and detailed discographies. 347 pp.
628-1
$30.00
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TAMBURITZA AMERICA
by Milan Opacich
4 Photos
The Tamburitza represents a whole family of stringed instruments related to the mandolin and the balalaika and originating in the lands that became Yugoslavia. There are strong Slavic communities which continue a great tradition of tamburitza playing across the US, and especially in the midwest (Cleveland and Chicago come to mind). Milan Opacich, recipient of a 2004 National Heritage Fellowship Award, has been a torch-bearer for the tambura family of instruments - making, repairing, playing them and now writing the definitive history of them in the USA. The story of an Old-World music tradition, the tamburitza of the South Slavs, which came to America with the immigrants in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Opacich documents the history of the instrument and the many makers, musicians & orchestras who have contributed to the tradition. The journey recalls the industrial towns where work once revolved around mines, mills, and factories, and the vibrant communities of the day. Other traditional instruments - the flute or frula, the bagpipes or gajde, and the gusle - are spotlighted along with the violin, a relative newcomer to tamburitza. 200 photos! Oversize hardcover, 300 pp.
654-1
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THAT HALF-BARBARIC TWANG - THE BANJO IN AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE
by Karen Linn
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Scholarly without being tedious, Linn uses everything from sentimental novels and escaped slave posters to Felix The Cat cartoons and magazine advertisements to create an impressive cultural history of what the author calls the "idea of the banjo." Softcover, 232 pp.
75-29
$19.95
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THE APPALACHIANS: AMERICA'S FIRST AND LAST FRONTIER
edited by Mari-Lynn Evans, Holly George-Warren, Robert Santelli, with Tom Robertson
3 Photos
Offers a rich history in music, literature & film through essays by some of Appalachia's most repected scholars and journalists; excerpts from diaries & journals; the recollections of natives like Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs, and Loretta Lynn; indigenous song lyrics and poetry and oral histories of common folk. 100+ illustrations, both archival and new. Hardcover, 255 pp.
542-145
$29.95
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THE BANJO ENTERTAINERS: ROOTS TO RAGTIME, A BANJO HISTORY
by Lowell H. Schreyer
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Focuses on the hundreds of banjoists who made their living as professional entertainers from the minstrel period of the early 1800s into the ragtime era leading into the 20th Century. Also touches on related areas in the banjos development. Schreyer, a former newspaper reporter, relied heavily on the products of his profession in tracing careers and performing routes of these banjoists through pre-Civil War newspapers, entertainment journals and later fretted instrument periodicals. Also a player of the banjo, Schreyer has a lifetime of research that built a banjo information database, as well as a plethora of previous writings about the banjo. 151 photos & illustrations. 269 pp.
692-1
$35.00
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THE BIRTH OF THE BANJO: JOEL WALKER SWEENEY AND EARLY MINSTRELSY
by Bob Carlin
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Sweeney was, in essence, the Elvis Presley of the 1840s. He introduced mainstream America to a music and an instrument - the banjo. Sweeney, an Irish-American, sampled African-American music at a young age. He then added more traditional sounds, creating a new form. The only avenue then available to a professional banjo player was the minstrel show, which Sweeney used. The book provides an overview of early banjo music, beginning with the banjo's introduction to America and Great Britain. Correcting previous fallacies (such as Sweeney's supposed development of the five-string banjo), the work discusses Sweeney's roots, music and contribution to the physical development of the instrument. Appendix with performance chronology. 193 pp.
542-154
$35.00
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THE BLUEGRASS READER
by Thomas Goldsmith
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The full story of bluegrass music from 1939 to the present day is captured in this collection of writings, some of which are older and previously unavailable, as well as classics like Ralph Rinzler's "Sing Out" piece on Bill Monroe and works by Hunter Thompson, Marty Stuart, Alan Lomax, David Gates, and more from a variety of popular periodicals. 353 pp.
542-150
$21.95
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THE GRAND OLE OPRY: THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN ICON
by Colin Escott, foreword by Vince Gill
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For over 80 years, the Opry has been synonymous with country music. This lively history is chock full of hundreds of photos and as many quotes. Told in the words of the performers, hosts and those who worked behind the scenes, you get a full-blown sense of time & place. Destined to be an all-time great "coffee table" book - you'll find yourself reading parts to others. Recommended. Hardcover, 250 pp.
542-161
$24.99
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THE GREAT DRUMMERS OF R&B, FUNK & SOUL
by Jim Payne
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A documentation of the innovative period of the '60s and '70s when the rhythm of popular music was changed forever. Biographies, interviews, discographies and rare archival photos of more than 20 great drummers of R&B, funk and soul, including the drummers of James Brown; Earth, Wind and Fire; Otis Redding; Sly and the Family Stone, many more. The true originators of the modern hip-hop beats tell their stories, and the history of the funk comes to life. Lots of anecdotes & entertaining history. 247 pp.
02-21141
$19.95
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THE LANGUAGE OF THE BLUES, FROM ALCORUB TO ZUZU
by Debra DeSalvo
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A witty, ribald, and unparalleled dictionary of blues terminology, packed with anecdotes from DeSalvo's interviews with legends like Little Milton, Robben Ford, Henry Gray, John Hammond, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Jimmie Vaughn, more. Belly fiddle, buffet flat, mojo, faro, stavin'chain - learn the history of terms like these. An invaluable reference and a fascinating read. 173 pp.
542-135
$16.95
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THE LIGHT CRUST DOUGHBOYS ARE ON THE AIR: CELEBRATING SEVENTY YEARS OF TEXAS MUSIC
by John Mark Dempsey
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Embodying the essence of the "golden era" of radio, the Doughboys' 1930 - 1952 radio show was wildly popular. Members included Bob Wills and Milton Brown. With the demise of their radio program they explored other genres and continue to play with versatility and wide-ranging talent. Here is the history of the Doughboys phenomenon. Includes 72 min. CD with of their music - from early studio recordings to contemporary tunes. Hardcover, 320 pp.
542-129
$29.95
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THE MUSIC OF BILL MONROE
by Neil V. Rosenberg and Charles K. Wolfe
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The definitive study of Monroe's contributions to American and world music. Spanning over 1000 separate performances, this presents a complete chronological list of all of his commercially released sound and visual recordings. Each chapter begins with a description of Monroe's life & career at that point, bringing in producers, sidemen, and others as they become part of the story. The second part of each chapter presents the discography: the session's name, place, date, time and producer; master/matrix numbers, song/tune titles, composer credits, personnel, instruments, and vocals; and catalog/release numbers and reissue data. Hardcover, 296 pp.
75-44
$35.00
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THE NASHVILLE PORTRAITS: LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
by Jim McGuire
3 Photos
60+ of the photographer's notable portraits of the superstars of country music - in dramatic duotone reproductions - accompanied by a bio of each and quotes about the artists by OTHER legendary artists. The photos are often of younger versions of the stars. A delightful "coffee table" book. Includes Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Reba McIntyre, Bill Monroe, others. Hardcover. 142 pp.
542-180
$34.95
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THE ROAD TO ROBERT JOHNSON - THE GENESIS AND EVOLUTION OF BLUES IN THE DELTA FROM THE LATE 1800s THROUGH 1938
by Edward Komara
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A long-awaited and well-researched book that makes a plausible case for how Johnson became a great guitar player without satanic assistance. Komara traces the development of Johnson's music in light of the people and songs that directly and indirectly influenced him. Includes much information about life in the Delta from the late 1800s to Johnson's controversial death in 1938, and features fascinating historical photos, musical examples, and much more. Required reading for all blues fans! Note/tab. 91 pp.
49-695388
$14.95
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THE ROCKABILLY LEGENDS - THEY CALLED IT ROCKABILLY LONG BEFORE THEY CALLED IT ROCK AND ROLL
by Jerry Naylor and Steve Halliday
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Book/DVD pack. In five brief but glorious years a handful of young, animated performers set the entertainment world on its ear. This book celebrates the rebel forefathers who created this raw, driving sound. Part tribute, part first-person recollection, part history, this fascinating book provides a complete picture of the times. Features hundreds of original, rare and captivating photos of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Buddy Knox, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others, candid interviews with music legends, personal reflections and stunning design. Includes a one-hour custom DVD documentary featuring full length vintage performances from Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly, not seen in the original three hour PBS documentary. Hardcover. 288 pp.
49-331471
$35.00
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TRUE TO THE ROOTS: AMERICANA MUSIC REVEALED
by Monte Dutton
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Americana is a meld of country, rock & folk. You don't hear it on commercial radio, and yet it has a large following. Dutton finds that most of the singer-songwriters he interviews live or come from Texas. Only two, Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen Jr., have become country stars. Elder statesman Jerry Jeff Walker blazed the independent's trail to stardom. Dutton talks to the musicians about the industry, how and why they write and perform, more. 211 pp.
542-188
$24.95
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TRUMPET RECORDS: DIAMONDS ON FARISH STREET
by Marc W. Ryan
available for pre-order
701-1
$20.00
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TURN! TURN! TURN! - THE '60s FOLK-ROCK REVOLUTION
by Ritchie Unterberger
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Drawing on over 100 interviews with artists such as Roger McGuinn, Donovan, Judy Collins, John Sebastian and Arlo Guthrie, this book presents the first comprehensive portrait of folk-rock as an instrument of musical and social change. All the important innovators are covered: Bob Dylan, the Byrds, Lovin' Spoonful, Buffalo Springfield, Phil Ochs, Jackie DeShannon, and more, showing how a diverse blend of styles, regions, and cultures infused popular music with a controversial mix of literate lyricism, social awareness, and rebellion. 320 pp.
49-330946
$19.95
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VOICES IN JAZZ GUITAR: GREAT PERFORMERS TALK ABOUT THEIR APPROACH TO PLAYING
by Joe Barth
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A thoroughly researched book on jazz guitar. Barth's methodical approach to interviewing jazz guitar icons is impressive and his ability to maintain easy rapport with each artist is masterful. Features John Abercrombie, Howard Alden, Jimmy Bruno, Larry Coryell, Al DiMeola, Sid Jacobs, Pat Metheny, Pearl Django, Leni Stern, many more. A great addition to jazz guitar canon and a must-have for aspiring jazz musicians serious about our great American art form. 488 pp.
02-21133
$29.95
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WILL YOU MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE: THE CARTER FAMILY AND THEIR LEGACY IN AMERICAN MUSIC
by Mark Zwonitzer with Charles Hirshberg
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We were glued to this book! This story is a saga of "...love and fulfillment, sadness and loss." It reads like a well-written novel of another time and place. The first major biography of the Carter Family, the musical pioneers who almost single-handedly established the sounds and traditions that grew into modern folk, country, and bluegrass music. Recommended! Softcover. 417 pp.
542-100
$15.00
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