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Sidestreet Distributing wholesale distributes independent recordings of folk, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues, roots, and related genres. We are committed to providing competitive pricing, and helpful service to make purchasing the genres of music we carry as convenient and effective as possible for you.

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Featured New Releases:

Three Mile Stone - THREE MILE STONE San Francisco-based Irish music trio: Marla Fibish on mandolin, accordion, mandola, tenor guitar; Richard Mandel on guitars and tenor banjo; Erin Shrader on violin and vocals. Produced by John Doyle, who also guests on "Heather on the Moor." 14 cuts, including "Tommy Sullivan's," "Old Innishowan," "Snug in a Blanket," "Dark is the Color," more. 3MS-CD001 .. CD .. code M

Musselwhite, Charlie - THE WELL 2010 - This release marks his journey back to rootsy blues. 13 tracks, including guest vocals by Mavis Staples on "Sad and Beautiful World," plus "Cook County Blues," "Hoodoo Queen," "Rambler's Blues", more. Joined by Dave Gonzales on guitar, John Bazz on bass, and Stephen Hodges on drums. ALLIG-CD4939 .. CD .. code Q

Various artists - BLUEGRASS BANDS, HELPING HANDS, VOL. TWO: THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD Compilation of cuts donated by band's to benefit "DOC-UP", an organization that assists North Georgia families with rent and utility costs. Features such artists as Buddy Merriam, Johnny Williams, Lou Wamp, Spring Creek, Gold Heart, Pam Gadd, Louisa Branscomb and Jane Baxter, others. 22 tracks, including "Baldassari," "Bound For to Leave," "When the Daffodils Bloom," "Farewell Wagon Master," more. BBHH-CD30423 .. CD .. code M

Cats & the Fiddler - COME BACK TO ME 2010 - Fully the third release from this uber-talented trio of Michigan teens: twin brothers James and Shaun Richardson and their cousin Carmen Gibes! A raft of original songs plus "Under the Double Eagle," songs from Jeff White, Claire Lynch, Paul Stookey and more. CATF-CD010 .. CD .. code O

Old Blind Dogs - WHEREVER YET MAY BE 2010 - Their 10th studio album features long-time members Aaron Jones, Jonny Hardie, Fraser Stone, plus the new addition of piper Ali Hutton. Offers a mix of original numbers, contemporary covers from Davy Steele and Andy M. Stewart, imaginative takes on traditional selections, and instrumental cuts. "St. Kilda," "Portobello," "Copper Kettle," "Broken Ring," 12 in all. Release date 09/07/2010 COMPASS-CD4542 .. CD .. code P

Rowan Bluegrass Band, Peter - LEGACY 2010 - Along with his band: Jody Stecher, Keith Little, and Paul Knight. Also includes guest artists Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Tim O'Brien, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings. 13 tracks: "Jailer, Jailer," "The Family Demon," "So Good," "Father Mother," more. Release date 09/07/2010 COMPASS-CD4543 .. CD .. code P

Finest Kind - FOR HONOUR AND FOR GAIN 2010 - Ian, Ann, and Shelley return with a mix of half a capella, half accompanied selections. Featuring country classics, ballads, parodies, protests songs, and a new Christmas Carol. With guests Michael Ball, Jody Benjamin, Jeff McClintock, Brian Sanderson, and James Stephens. Featuring "She Thinks I Still Care," "Lowlands Low," "The Riley Boys," "Christmas Trilogy," more. FALL-CD09 .. CD .. code M

Lloyd, A.L. - AN EVENING WITH A. L. LLOYD 2010 - English folk revivalist's first live concert recording offers 17 tracks, including "The Lover's Ghost," "Lord Bateman," "The Shearer's Dream," "The Wild Goose Shanty," more. FELL-CD220 .. CD .. code S

Nunnery, Lizzie - COMPANY OF GHOSTS U.K. poetess/performer offers a debut of 12 cuts, including "Hungry," "England Loves A Poor Boy," "The Sleepers," "Concertina," more. FELL-CD232 .. CD .. code S

Urban Folk Quartet, The - THE URBAN FOLK QUARTET Fiddlers Paloma Trigas and Joe Broughton join with Frank Moon on guitar and oud, as well as Tom Chapman on percussion. Including "The Stoney Steps Set," "When The Weather Comes," "Wedding Dress," 10 cuts in all. FELL-CD233 .. CD .. code S

McLennan, Ewan - RAGS AND ROBES Scottish song stylist spotlights his originals, rooted in tradition. 14 cuts including "Old Man's Tale," "As I Roved Out," "Jute Mill Song," "Jock Stewart," more. FELL-CD235 .. CD .. code S

Worthmore, George - THE RIDICULOUS & THE SUBLIME: ACOUSTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR 10 fingerpickin' tunes and songs from veteran NYC rocker and guitar ace Worthmore: "I Got Mine," "'Round Midnight," Bach's "Gavotte en Rondeau," seven more. LIDR-CD08 .. CD .. code O

Pearl Django - SYSTEME D Their tenth release marks the departure of guitarist Neil Andersson, and the entrance of guitarists Ryan Hoffman and Troy Chapman. MHR-CD015 .. CD .. code Q

Forrester, Howard "Howdy" - THE MGM RECORDINGS Originally recorded in 1958, this release features the self-taught fiddler with such backing musicians as Bashful Brother Oswald, Ray Edenton, Junior Husky, and Jimmie Riddle. SFR-CD105 .. CD .. code T

Grossman, Stefan - SHINING SHADOWS Enhanced CD of guitar instrumentals; with a PDF tab / music booklet. SGG-CD125 .. CD .. code T

Various artists - I GOT RHYTHM 1976 reissue contains popular tunes of the early 1900s to the '40s, such as "Under the Moon," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Ballin' the Jack," more. Solo guitar performances by Sam Mitchell, Ton Van Bergeyk, John James and Dale Miller. SGG-CD133 .. CD .. code T

Renbourn & Stefan Grossman, John - IN CONCERT 2-CD + DVD set was recorded during their world tour in the early '80s. - out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days SGG-CD13567 .. CD .. code ZZZ

Earl & the Broadcasters, Ronnie - SPREAD THE LOVE 2010 - All-instrumental blues release offers 14 cuts, including "Chitlins Con Carne," "Blues For Slim," "Spann's Groove," "Patience," more. STONY-CD1347 .. CD .. code P

Stuart, Marty - GHOST TRAIN: THE STUDIO B SESSIONS 2010 - The modern-retro country icon's first Sugar Hill album since 1981, recorded in the legendary RCA Studio B, home to hits from Elvis, Dolly Parton, Ernest Tubb and the Everly Bros.! 14 tracks including "Hangman," co-written with Johnny Cash a mere four days before his death. SUGA-CD4063 .. CD .. code U

Carthy & Norma Waterson, Eliza - GIFT 2010 - First ever duo album from this mother/daughter team features both traditional and contemporary selections, from folk gems such as "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" to old-timey classics like "Ukelele Lady" and more. Guest artists include Ann, Mike, and Marry Waterson on vocals, Danny Thompson on double bass, Martin Simpson on banjo, Martin Carthy on guitar, others. TOPIC-CD579 .. CD .. code R