http://www.downhomeradioshow.com Down Home Radio is a hardcore, unreconstructed, paleo-acoustic folk music program. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:24:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 ©Eli Smith eli_smith@hotmail.com (Eli Smith) eli_smith@hotmail.com Folk Music 1440 Folk music, blues, old-time, Field Recordings, Eli Smith, Banjo, Woody Guthrie, New Lost City Ramblers Old-time Blues, Pre-Blues, Gospel and Spirituals, Corridos, Latin America Folk Music, Field Recordings, Interviews, and more... Down Home Radio is a hardcore, unreconstructed, paleo-acoustic folk music program Eli Smith Eli Smith eli_smith@hotmail.com No no http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/images/dhrspostcard.jpg http://www.downhomeradioshow.com 144 144 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2010/06/american-industrial-folksongs-lp/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2010/06/american-industrial-folksongs-lp/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:17:28 +0000 admin http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=1105 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2010/06/american-industrial-folksongs-lp/feed/ 0 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/11/library-of-congress-field-recordings-lp/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/11/library-of-congress-field-recordings-lp/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:33 +0000 admin http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=848 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/11/library-of-congress-field-recordings-lp/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Here is an early, influential and fantastic album issued by the Library of Congress in 1942.nbsp; It was first issued on an album of 78rpm ... Here is an early, influential and fantastic album issued by the Library of Congress in 1942.nbsp; It was first issued on an album of 78rpm records and then was reissued on this disc early in the LP era.nbsp; This record AAFS L2, "Anglo-American Shanties, Lyrics Songs, Dance Tunes and Spirituals from the Archive of American Folk Song," is the 2nd in the "Folk Music of the United States" series and was edited by Alan Lomax. There's some pretty amazing stuff on here.nbsp; In fact, all of it is great.nbsp; It's a great record! The field recordings on this album were newly made at the time of the album's release.nbsp; This was the latest hot off the press stuff.nbsp; The field recordists who made these recordings, Alan and Elizabeth Lomax, Pete Seeger, Herbert Halpert, Charles Todd and Robert Sonkin are a good representation of the small group of early modern folklorists busy making field recordings of Southern music at that time. There's some clutch stuff on here.nbsp; These recordings were very influential early on to Pete Seeger, who made several of them, and to the members of the New Lost City Ramblers among others.nbsp; Mike Seeger has recorded his own versions of many of the song variants found on this album. Here's an unfair question:nbsp; How do you think this record, or better this series, of field recordings edited by Alan Lomax and issued in 1942, relates to the Anthology of American Folk Music, composed of commercially recorded 78s, which was edited by Harry Smith and issued in 1952? Contrary to some popular conceptions, there were amazing and influential compilations of folk music issued before the Anthology... I will continue to post more volumes from this series, but I think this one is my favorite. CLICK HERE to download the album cut up into tracks. See below for track information and notes: CLICK TO ENLARGE Does anyone have the complete liner notes booklet that accompanies this record?nbsp; Can you scan it? Tracks: A1.nbsp; Sally Brown sung by J.M. "Sailor Dad" Hunt of Marion, VA. 1941 A2. Haul Away My Rosy by same. A3. Pay Day at Coal Creek (Lament on a Mine Disaster) sung with 5-string banjo by Pete Steele at Hamilton, Ohio, 1938 A4. The Little Dove sung by Aunt Molly Jackson of Clay County, Ky. 1939 A5. Ten Thousand Mile by same A6. Soldier, Won't You Marry Me? Sung with guitar by Russ Pike at Visalia, CA 1941 A7. Jennie Jenkins sung with guitar and mandolin by Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Ball at Rugby, VA 1941 A8. FOD (nonsense song) sung with guitar and mandolin by Henry Kind and Family at Visalia, CA 1941 A9. Roll on the Ground sung with 5-string banjo by Thaddeus C. Willingham at Gulfport, MS 1939 B1. The Last of Callahan B2. The Ways of the World B3. Glory in the Meeting House - all played by Luther Strong at Dalesburg, KY 1937 B4. Grub Springs B5. The Eighth of January B6. Sally Goodin B7. Cindy - all played on the fiddle by W.E. Claunch with guitar at Guntown, MS, 1939 B8. Old Joe Clark B9. Chilly Winds - both played on 5-string banjo by Wade Ward at Galax, VA 1939 B10. Cripple Creek played on 5-string banjo by Herbert Smoke at Winchester, VA 1940 B11. Coal Creek March played on 5-string banjo by Pete Steele at Hamilton, Ohio, 1938 B12. John Henry (square dance) played by Wallace Swann and his Cherokee String Band, with square dancing at Asheville Folk Festival, Asheville, NC 1941 B13. The Train (harmonica solo) played on the harmonica by Chub Parham with clogging, at Asheville Folk Festival, Asheville, NC 1941 Here's what the Alan Lomax Archive website says about this record series: FOLK SONGS OF THE UNITED STATES An annotated survey of the field recordings in the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress, including Southern, Northern, and Western Euro-American songs and ballads; many types of African American songs from the United States and Bahamas; Mexican American songs and ballads; and songs and tunes from the Cajun country. This fir... Out,of,Print,Records Eli Smith no No http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/10/ernest-v-stoneman-a-rare-find/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/10/ernest-v-stoneman-a-rare-find/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:09:11 +0000 admin http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=831 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/10/ernest-v-stoneman-a-rare-find/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Here's an LP from Ernest V. Stoneman, "The Unsung Father of Country Music." Stoneman made records starting in 1924 through the end of his life ... Here's an LP from Ernest V. Stoneman, "The Unsung Father of Country Music." Stoneman made records starting in 1924 through the end of his life in 1968.nbsp; These recordings were made near the end of Stoneman's life and were lost until a decade after his death.nbsp; This excellent record, released by Stoneman's daughter, came out in the early 1980's.nbsp; It features Stoneman solo, singing old-time gospel and spirituals and playing the autoharp. Ernest Stoneman was a very prolific recording artist, recording in a number of different combinations over his long career.nbsp; During the years 1925 through 1929 Stoneman recorded more than 200 songs. He played the guitar, autoharp, harmonica, banjo, and jew's harp, and also served as an A#38;R man.nbsp; He was responsible for arranging the Victor Records recording sessions for Ralph Peer in Bristol, TN in 1927 where Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family, Alfred G. Karnes and many other amazing old time musicians made their debut recordings. Click Here to download Lp cut up into tracks. See below for liner notes and track information: Click To Enlarge Liner Notes Track Names: Side A: 1. Bring Back My Boy 2. Endless Day 3. Royal Telephone 4. I'll Live On 5. He's Calling Now For Me 6. In the Land Beyond the Blue 7. Golden By and By Side B: 1. Great Reaping Day 2. Where the Soul Never Dies 3. Uncloudy Day 4. Where We'll Never Grow Old 5. When the Roll is Called Up Yonder 6. How Will It Be With Your Soul 7. Are You Washed in the Blood? Out,of,Print,Records Eli Smith no No http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/05/art-rosenbaum-al-murphy-lp-1972/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/05/art-rosenbaum-al-murphy-lp-1972/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 05:59:27 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=721 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/05/art-rosenbaum-al-murphy-lp-1972/feed/ 3 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/04/tribute-to-archie-green-1917-2009-works-many-voices-lps/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/04/tribute-to-archie-green-1917-2009-works-many-voices-lps/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:50:28 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=659 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/04/tribute-to-archie-green-1917-2009-works-many-voices-lps/feed/ 0 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/02/frank-hovington-lonesome-road-blues-lp/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/02/frank-hovington-lonesome-road-blues-lp/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:45:11 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=423 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/02/frank-hovington-lonesome-road-blues-lp/feed/ 2 00:01:01 Here's an excellent LP by blues guitarist / banjoist / singer Frank Hovington (1919-1982).nbsp; Hovington was from Pennsylvania but lived in Delaware.nbsp; These recordings were ... Here's an excellent LP by blues guitarist / banjoist / singer Frank Hovington (1919-1982).nbsp; Hovington was from Pennsylvania but lived in Delaware.nbsp; These recordings were made by Dick Spottswood #38; Bruce Bastin back in the summer of 1975 at Frank's home, using a tape recorder on loan from the Library of Congress. It was released by the British Label Flyright Records in 1976.nbsp; I've really enjoyed listening to this one lately, Hovington is an excellent singer and has a great style, or range of styles on guitar and banjo.nbsp; This album was apparently reissued on CD by Rounder Records at some point, but as far as I know is now out of print.nbsp; Hovington was originally "discovered" by John Fahey while John was driving around looking for old records.nbsp; Mack McCormick brought him to the 1971 Smithsonian Folk Festival, but other than that Frank Hovington did not like to tour or try to play lots of gigs at that point in his life. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALBUM CUT UP INTO TRACKS See below for track list: Frank Hovington: Lonesome Road Blues - Mean Old Frisco - Gone With The Wind - Lonesome Road Blues - 90 Going North - Got No Lovin' Baby Now - C.C. Blues - Sing Sing Blues - Who's Been Foolin' You - I'm Talking 'Bout You - John Henry - Where Could I Go But To The Lord - Blood Red River CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE Click to enlarge and read liner notes! These notes come from: http://www.wirz.de/music/hovinfrm.htm Out,of,Print,Records Eli Smith no No http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/01/eck-robertson-famous-cowboy-fiddler-lp/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/01/eck-robertson-famous-cowboy-fiddler-lp/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:51:40 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=373 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2009/01/eck-robertson-famous-cowboy-fiddler-lp/feed/ 7 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/12/echoes-of-the-ozarks-vol-2-another-great-old-record/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/12/echoes-of-the-ozarks-vol-2-another-great-old-record/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:40:24 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=334 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/12/echoes-of-the-ozarks-vol-2-another-great-old-record/feed/ 4 00:01:01 Continuing with Down Home Radio's "Awesome Out of Print Records" series - On today's show I play one record straight through.nbsp; Its an old County ... Continuing with Down Home Radio's "Awesome Out of Print Records" series - On today's show I play one record straight through.nbsp; Its an old County Records LPnbsp; I picked up called Echoes of the Ozarks Vol. 2, released in 1970.nbsp; I really like this record, there is some great string band music on here.nbsp; It was an unexpected treat.nbsp; I got it somewhere for cheap, didn't look at it closely at all, figured it would be only mildly interesting.nbsp; Then I put it on and haven't been able to stop listening since. I particularly love Reeves' White County Ramblers use of the old fashioned pump organ in their sound.nbsp; Apparently they usually used piano, but used the organ because that's all they had at the recording studio.nbsp; Glad they did!nbsp; Its great. The record features: Reeves' White County Ramblers, Luke Highnight's Ozark Strutters, Dr. Smith's Hoss Hair Pullers, A.E. Ward #38; His Plowboys, and Fiddlin' Bob Larkan #38; Family.nbsp; All great bands and hard to find.nbsp; If anybody has volume 1, send it my way!nbsp; This is an excellent compilation. CLICK HERE to download this record cut up into tracks. See below for liner notes and more track information: Click on image to enlarge Out,of,Print,Records,,Shows Eli Smith no No http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/11/the-library-of-congress-banjo-collection/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/11/the-library-of-congress-banjo-collection/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:07:38 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/?p=281 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/11/the-library-of-congress-banjo-collection/feed/ 1 http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/08/banjo-songs-of-the-southern-mountains-lp/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/08/banjo-songs-of-the-southern-mountains-lp/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:41:00 +0000 Eli Smith http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/08/banjo-songs-of-the-southern-mountains-lp/ http://www.downhomeradioshow.com/2008/08/banjo-songs-of-the-southern-mountains-lp/feed/ 11 00:01:01 On today's show I continue Down Home Radio's "Awesome Out of Print Records" series with and old Riverside LP, "Banjo Songs of the Southern Mountains." ... On today's show I continue Down Home Radio's "Awesome Out of Print Records" series with and old Riverside LP, "Banjo Songs of the Southern Mountains." These recordings were made at the 1955 Mountain Dance #38; Folk Festival held in Asheville, NC - directed by Bascom Lamar Lunsford. The record features Obray Ramsey, George Pegram #38; Walter "Red" Parham, Harry and Jeanie West and "Aunt" Samantha Bumgarner.nbsp; Pegram and Parham are an excellent example of an old-time banjo/harmonica duet.nbsp; They're great! CLICK HERE to download the album Mp3s, divided up into tracks. See below for track information and album notes: Side A: 1. Little Maggie - Obray Ramsey 2. Cripple Creek - George Pegram (banjo) #38; Walter "Red" Parham (harmonica) 3. Keep My Skillet Good #38; Greasy - Harry (banjo) and Jeanie West (guitar) 4. Old Reuben - George Pegram #38; Walter "Red" Parham 5. Careless Love - Harry and Jeanie West 6. John Henry - Pegram and Parham 7. Way Down On the Island - "Aunt" Samantha Bumgarner (On the back of the record it says there is an 8th track on side A, but there's not.) Side B: 1. Poor Little Ellen - Obray Ramsey 2. Arkansas Traveler - George Pegram 3. The Boston Burglar - Harry and Jeanie West 4. Old Mountain Dew - George Pegram #38; Walter "Red" Parham 5. Lost John - Harry and Jeanie West 6. Pretty Polly - Obray Ramsey 7. Finger Ring - Harry and Jeanie West 8. Cumberland Gap - Pegram and Parham 9. Fly Aroun, My Pretty Little Miss - "Aunt" Samantha Bumgarner Click Image to Enlarge Out,of,Print,Records,,Shows Eli Smith no No