Archive for Bluegrass

Mike Auldridge Dobro and Old Dog

Mike Auldridge, Dobro Takoma/Devi Records, D 1033, early 1970s, and Mike Auldridge & Old Dog Flying Fish Records, 1977.

I love the sound of the Dobro, »»

This is Jimmie Rodgers

This is Jimmie Rodgers, RCA Records, VPS-6091, 1983. Liner notes by Hank Snow.

Jimmie Rodgers (1897–1933) was known as the “singing brakeman.” We don’t know what »»

Jethro Burns Comedian and Mandolin Player

Jethro Burns in a self titled LP. Flying Fish Records FF-042. 1977.

This is the Jethro of the famous comedic musical duo, Homer and Jethro. »»

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back Into the Hills-Deliverance!

“Dueling Banjos” from the Original Sound Track of Deliverance and additional music performed by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell. Warner Brothers BS 2683. 1973. »»

Doc Watson and Doc and Merle Watson Album Covers

One of the blind geniuses of music, Doc Watson has been recording since the early 1960s playing his unique style of flat-picking guitar.

Doc & Merle Watson, Look »»

Country Gazette – Crazy Insane 1970s Hippie Country Music

One of the craziest album covers I’ve got, Country Gazette, A Traitor in Our Midst. United Artists UAS 596. 1972. “King Size Special!” “Twice »»