Rummel, J.R. : Lady From Missoula County / Montana Blue
Homegrown local Montanan, J.R. Rummel is remembered as an accomplished artist, folk musician and western mythological folklorist. This gritty original folk single is a prime example of his contribution and legacy.
J.R. Rummel
7″ (45rpm) single [Epson Records]
Missoula, MT
SIDE ONE
Lady From Missoula County
SIDE TWO
Montana Blue
These Rummel paintings recently surfaced in Missoula around the same time as the 45 :
“Lady From Missoula County”
“Road to the Buffalo”
May 1st, 2008 at 10:54 pm
SO… Who are the backup guys? Is that Dobro Dick on the dobro? I think so… This guy, Rummel, was playing about when I got here in ‘78, and I’m sure I saw him play, but I still had too much suburb in me to appreciate his thing… Does the record give any info about the other players?
July 15th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
That’s Tim Ischler on the Dobro. J Rummel was an old friend of mine. Sat up all night many times listening to Flatt and Scruggs and Johnny Cash or Hank Williams and drinking whiskey with J.R.
August 7th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Are you sure that’s Mr. Ischler? J.R. says “Sing me back home, Dick.”
Collector, is this piece in the market?
August 27th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Thanks for the info / speculation everyone. Unfortunately, this one is no longer on the market. Though it’s now out there elsewhere, somewhere… somewhere…
October 21st, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Greetings!
I am in search of any information regarding J.R. Rummel. I am fascinated by this man and am extremely interested in trying to use not only some of his prints, but possibly some of his music as a permanent fixture in the Montana Harley-Davidson show room here in Missoula. This man’s work embodies everything I am looking to share with not only the tourists that come in from around the country, but also the locals that frequent his facility. His artwork and music capture Missoula and I have had no luck finding information in regards to who may control the use of his prints, or more information about this man in general. I would love it to be a sort of tribute to this local legend. Any information of any kind that could be provided to me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Ty Nuno! Are you still alive? Where in tarnation are ye?
Jay Rummel used to stop by Luke’s Bar and the Top Hat when I played those fabulous dives back in the 1980’s. He liked my act and on two occasions brought me a lithograph of his work. He brought them into the bars rolled up and tied with a piece of twine. He never asked for anything in return, but I always bought him a drink whenever I saw him. He was a true genius and genuinely likeable fellow. Whenever I need inspiration, I look at his work.
October 25th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I potted, drank and played guitar with Jay back in the ’60s. Still have a print and a teapot of his at home. Does anyone remember “The Squaws Down on Woody Street”? …stopped in at Handsome Spiders, to have a drink or two. There I met a Blackfoot squaw all dessed up in blue….
April 13th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
[...] Lastly, we round it out with a couple of folk tunes, including one by the Legendary Missoula artist JR Rummel. (thanks to VVR for the Mp3!). Hope you are well, [...]
July 21st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Have an artist’s proof of “Thunder Buffalo”. Any idea of it’s worth. Didn’t know Jay. Came to Missoula way too late.