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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:

Flatt & Scruggs - FOGGY MOUNTAIN BANJO Reissue of the milestone 1961 release that's served as one of the top bluegrass banjo recordings of all time. With Paul Warren on fiddle and Josh Graves on dobro. Contains 12 instrumental cuts, including "Ground Speed", "Cumberland Gap", "Cripple Creek", "Bugle Call Rag", and more. CCM-CD2064 .. CD .. code K

Rawlings Machine, Dave - A FRIEND OF A FRIEND 2009 - Longstanding musical partner of Gillian Welch debuts in this release, featuring appearances by Ketch Secor, Willie Watson, Kevin Hayes, Morgan Jahnig, Benmont Tench, Welch herself and others. Nine cuts, including "Ruby", "I Hear Them All", "Sweet Tooth, "How's About You", more. ACONY-CD908 .. CD .. code J

Waits, Tom - GLITTER AND DOOM LIVE 17 selections hand-picked by Waits, from his 2008 tour: "Trampled Rose", "Get Behind the Mule", "Singapore", "Dirt In The Ground", more. With 35-minute bonus disc encompassing an arrangement of between-song banter into a consecutive monologue entitled, "Tom Tales". ANTI-CD87053 .. CD .. code Q

Coole, Chris - OLD DOG 2009 - 12 cuts from this clawhammer-style banjo picker/guitarist/singer, hailing from Toronto. Features guests Andrew Collins on mandola and mandocello, Arnie Naiman on guitar, Burke Carroll on pedal and lap steels, Andrew Downing on bass and cello, John Showman on fiddle, others. Including traditional and self-penned material: "The Hangman's Reel", "Camp Meeting on the 4th of July", "The Bottle Got the Best of Me", more. - on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09 CC-CD001 .. CD .. code P

Sons of Mudboy, The - ONWARD AND UPWARD 2009 - Just a few days after the death of his father, Jim Dickinson, Luther Dickinson recorded this album of gospel songs and hymns, joined by an ad hoc group dubbed "The Sons Of Mudboy." Includes Sid Selvidge, Jimmy Crosthwait, Jimbo Mathus, Steve Selvidge, Paul Taylor, and Shannon McNally. It duplicates the sound of mid-century era reel-to-reel field recordings. - out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 21-45 days DOT-CD0223 .. CD .. code M

Various Artistes - FRANCE BLUEGRASS VOL. 2 2 CDs -- An up-to-the minute sampler of the best of today's bluegrass in France! Bluegrass 43, Acoustic River, Sainte-Foy Family Reunion, Tennessee Stud, Gilles Rezard, many more; 30 high-and-lonesome tracks in all. Nicely-designed insert with extensive notes in French. FRBG-CD009 .. CD .. code S

Bordin, Gino - VIRTUOSE DE LA GUITARE HAWAIIENNE - 1930s PARIS Parisian steel guitar maestro's material is digitally remastered here, containing 25 never-before-reissued tracks, including fox-trots, Hawaiian marches, tangos, Neapolitan serenades, instrumental solos, Hawaiian guitar duets, Viennese waltzes, and musette waltzes. Deluxe digipack with 44-page booklet. GSK-CD1003 .. CD .. code T

Creed, Kyle - LIBERTY 1977 reissue also features cuts from his release entitled "Roustabout". Includes "Little Liza Jane", "Cluck Ole Hen", "Shady Grove", "Cumberland Gap", 15 in all. - on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09 HER-CD028 .. CD .. code M

Various artists - CANTORS, KLEZMORIM AND CROONERS 1905-1953: CLASSIC YIDDISH 78s FROM THE MAYRENT COLLECTION 3-CD compilation of 67 selections, 42 never before reissued. Includes 72-page illustrated book, track annotations by Henry Sapoznik. - on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09 JSP-CD5201 .. CD .. code JSP

Paul, Les - THE INVENTOR: GREAT GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS 14 cuts from this father figure of electric guitar, recorded for Capitol from 1948-53: "What Is This Thing Called Love?", "Lady of Spain", "Lover", "Brazil", more. MW-CD051 .. CD .. code L

Baker, Jessie - YESSIR! 2009 -- Bust-out debut from the banjo-pickin' half of the fabulous Baker Boys! All-instrumental blowout with Michael Cleveland, Dudley Connell, Marshal Wilborn, Nate Leath, Patric McAvinue, Audie Blaylock and more. PATUX-CD196 .. CD .. code O

Warner, Chris - GOIN' TO THE DANCE 2009 - A raft of new tunes from banjo killer Warner plus songs from Carroll Swam, Jimmy Martin, "Bonaparte's Retreat" and more! With Tom Adams, Mark Seitz, Mike Cleveland, Darren Beachley, Patrick McAvinue and others. PATUX-CD200 .. CD .. code O

Simple Gifts - A SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS Featuring 13 hymns and carols, recorded in an intimate setting. Includes Jeni Lyn Starr on whistles, recorder, and piano; Karen Paurus on vocals; Heather Gargorg on vocals and violin; Carin Vagle on vocals; Billy Oerhlein on percussion; featuring Billy McLaughlin on acoustic guitar. With "O Holy Night", "Carol of the Bells", "I Saw Three Ships", "O Come, O Come Emmanuel", more. PD-CD4747 .. CD .. code M

Red Hen - CROSSING 2009 -- "New Old Time" from fiddler/banjoist Jane Rothfield, guitarist Linda Schrade, David Kiphuth on banjo and "dobjo" and bassist Allan Carr. Cathy Fink sez: "Red Hen = Organic acoustic stringband music with fun, substance and harmonic convergence!" REDHEN-CD001 .. CD .. code O

Wariner, C.G.P., Steve - MY TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS The country hitmaker and guitarist in a heartfelt, mostly instrumental tribute to his foremost mentor, "Mr. Guitar" himself! Mostly original tunes in a reverent Atkins style, a nod to Jerry Reed, a take on Atkins' legendary "Producer's Medley" and more. SELECTONE-CD2008 .. CD .. code R

Anderson, Alistair - STEEL SKIES Reissue comprises a suite for traditional instruments led by his concertina and Northumbrian pipes, along with flutes, mandolins, and fiddles. TOPIC-CD427 .. CD .. code R

Tester, Scan - I NEVER PLAYED TO MANY POSH DANCES 2 CD set, 55 track release from this traditional concertina player from the 1960s and early '70s. TOPIC-CD581 .. CD .. code X

Bellamy, Peter - BOTH SIDES THEN Reissue of his traditional solo album from 1979, drawing upon English, Irish, and Appalachian influences. With The Watersons, Dave Swarbrick, and Louis Killen. TOPIC-CD582 .. CD .. code R

Lavin, Christine - COLD PIZZA FOR BREAKFAST 2009 - Nine new songs plus new takes on some old favorites, and a cover of The Killers' "Human." With guest violinist Robin Batteau on five tracks. YTR-CD10024 .. CD .. code R