That Banjo From Hell, by Ken Bloom and Harry Bolick

That Banjo From Hell

by Ken Bloom and Harry Bolick

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1.	Sally in the Garden 03:11
2.	Texas Rangers 03:08
3.	Free State of Winston 02:14
4.	Streak of Lean 02:12
5.	Jimmy Shenk / Richmond 03:45
6.	Deshutes or Lose it 02:27	info
7.	1st of Arkansas 05:13	info
8.	Tom's Creek Two Step 02:04	info
9.	Cumberland Gap 01:27
10.	Coleman's March 04:07
11.	Rodgers and Spencer 02:06	info
12.	8th of January 01:41
13.	Chattanoogie 02:09
14.	Jine the Cavalry 03:49
15.	Lost Ball in High Weeds 03:23	info
16.	Hickory Jack 02:11
17.	I Think My Brains Fell Out 02:38	info
18.	Black Cat in a Briar Patch 02:19
19.	Elk River Blues 04:22	info

about

At the Mount Airy festival in the late 80's, we both remember a particular wee hours' session. An anonymous pilgrim from the far side of the campground heard something that caught his interest. Through the many intervening sessions in the darkness he followed his ears. Upon locating us he announced that he just had to see that..."That Banjo From Hell..."
"This work is often haunting in tone and can at times be a dark exploration. Specifically. in regards to the battle tunes, the images they cast are so vibrant that they make me want to see the film it should score. In all, the work is handled masterfully from beginning to end with little or no detail left unattended. This is a standout piece of work." - The Old-Time Herald Spring 2001

More info: www.harrybolick.com/index.php/records/banjo-from-hell

credits

released January 1, 2000

Ken Bloom: Minstrel Banjo, Banjo Bass, Bowed Dulcimer, Clarinet, Guitar, Domra, Steel Strung Banjo, Lead and Background Vocals
Harry Bolick: Fiddle, BanjoFiddle, Background Vocals
Jane Pepler: Banjofiddle
Robbie Link:Bass, Background Vocals
Doc Russell: Engineering, Mastering and background vocals.

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Harry Bolick Hopewell Junction, New York

www.mississippifiddle.com

Born in Mississippi, he has focused on, performed, recorded, and taught the classic fiddle tunes from Mississippi throughout the US and in Germany.

The University Press of Mississippi has published his two books, "Mississippi Fiddle Tunes and Songs from the 1930's" and “Fiddle Tunes from Mississippi - Commercial and Informal Recordings, 1920–2018.“ ... more

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