There were 684 entries in the guitar giveaway. I used the neat random number generator to tell me who the winner was. The winner according to the random number generatior is number 8…who is Mike McClain. I still can’t believe how many of you played along. I’m truly thankful to everyone who was part of the Spotlight on Music in Appalachia-whether you wrote a post, let me interview you, or left a comment-I thank each of you. I only wish I…
Spotlight On Music In Appalachia 2010
Spotlight On Music In Appalachia – The Train’s At the End Of The Track
Well actually the guitar giveaway is at the end of the track-not the train. Do you believe there have been…
When I first heard about The Old-Time Herald I had just turned 20 years old. Pap and Granny’s house was…
Spotlight On Music In Appalachia – Currence and Minnie Hammonds
Photo of Currence and Minnie Hammonds (by Gerry MIlnes in 1980 from the book “Play of A Fiddle” about traditional…
Western NC is a haven for music-and the musicians who play it. It only takes a little looking or asking…
Spotlight On Music In Appalachia – Chitter & Chatter Are Headed For Hollywood – Well Maybe
Back several months ago a friend asked me if Chatter and Chitter could be in a movie he was…
When I first started my Spotlight on Music in Appalachia-I knew gospel music should be part of it. For weeks…
Quay Smathers When I put the gospel music question out to Blind Pig readers-most of the comments left had something to do with Shape…
Spotlight On Music In Appalachia – Mountain Music & Medicine Show
One of the things I wanted to accomplish during the Spotlight on Music, was to highlight communities spread through out…
Spotlight On Music In Appalachia – Ralph Peer, The Bristol Sessions, & Hillbilly Music
Today’s guest post is written by Appalachian Historian Dave Tabler. Ralph Sylvester Peer In 1984, the Tennessee General Assembly recognized…