Posts containing ‘folk’ music

down-home folks; traditional, or not

Clark, Yodelin' Slim : Cowboy Songs Vol. 2

Entertaining as a solo performer with just a guitar accompaniment at town halls, schools, fairs, and rodeos since 1931, Slim Clark is an authentic cowboy singer and top notch yodeler.

 
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Martin, Buzz : The Singing Logger

Buzz Martin is the real deal, and once the novelty of a singing logger wears off, what you have is the most genuine folk singer you’ll ever find. Buzz had a pure, authentic and downright enjoyable hillbilly sound, and being a logger by trade, he delivered an honest, poetic and usually comedic portrayal of the common working man of the western hills.

 
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Rummel, J.R. : Lady From Missoula County / Montana Blue

Homegrown Montana local J.R. Rummel is remembered as an accomplished artist, folk musician and influential western mythological folklorist. This raw original folk single presents an example of his contribution and legacy.

 
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Z!070530C – Grasshoppers in my Pillow

A solid mix of blues from some of the greats: Skip James, Robert Pete Williams, Blind Gary Davis, Big Maceo Merriweather, Huddie Ledbetter, Howlin’ Wolf, & Muddy Waters.

 
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Z!070530D – No Wood Fire

A wonderful down-home mix of murder ballads & dulcimer strumming.

 
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Z!070912E – Long Gone Daddy

[set 5 of 5] The last session [before the return] of the Vintage Vinyl Revival on KBGA, including some sad classic country blues, and the most chilling lonesome cowboy song you’ll ever hear: “Night Herder’s Song” sung by Jack Elliot.

 
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Z!081215 – 1913 Christmas Massacre

In the spirit of our economic plight this holiday season, I’ve got some good ol’ folk music and throwback dust-bowl tunes for your listening pleasure.

 
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