Mississippi String Bands, Vol. 1

Mississippi String Bands, Vol. 1

Mississippi String Bands, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000009NJP

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You may have never heard of William Narmour, the Ray Brothers, or Floyd Ming, but after listening to this collection of late-1920s Mississippi fiddle bands, you'll never be able to forget them. Individualistic, bluesy, accomplished, archaic, haunting--these are words that usually bring to mind blues musicians from that state, like Skip James or Charlie Patton. Their white contemporaries are here, playing dance music originally performed for parties and the occasional fiddle contest. It's a miracle some of this obscure music ever got recorded and preserved in the first place, and a fortunate event for humanity. Twenty-three years after this material first appeared on LP, it's been completely remastered by Richard Nevins and the result is no less than astonishing. You will never be able to hear these rare masterpieces with more clarity and presence. The accompanying booklet includes priceless photos and interesting background information; even the cover design is much improved. This is clearly a labor of love by folks who know what they're doing. And, as a bonus, six new tracks have been added, including "Saddle Up the Grey" by the Carter Brothers and Son--one of the most exciting and exuberant performances ever committed to shellac. --Terry Zwigoff

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Mississippi String Bands, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Want to smile?
 Mississippi String Bands, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: County Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Mississippi String Bands, Vol. 2

ASIN: B000009NJP
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

  1. Mississippi Breakdown - Mississippi Possum Hunters
  2. Nancy Rowland - Carter Brothers And Son
  3. Indian War Whoop - Floyd Ming's Pep Steppers
  4. Jake Leg Wobble - Ray Brothers
  5. Dry Town Blues - Leake County Revelers
  6. Old Joe Bone - Carter Brothers And Son
  7. Possum On A Rail - Mississippi Possum Hunters
  8. Sweet Milk & Peaches - Narmour & Smith
  9. The Old Hat - Leake County Revelers
  10. Miss Brown - Carter Brothers And Son
  11. Rufus Rastus - Mississippi Possum Hunters
  12. Tupelo Blues - Floyd Ming's Pep Steppers
  13. Choctaw County Rag - Ray Brothers
  14. Jenny On The Railroad - Carter Brothers And Son
  15. Avalon Quickstep - Narmour & Smith
  16. Mississippi Breakdown - Leake County Revelers
  17. Cotton Eyed Joe - Carter Brothers And Son
  18. Mississippi Echoes - Ray Brothers
  19. Saddle Up The Grey - Carter Brothers And Son
  20. The Last Shot Got Him - Mississippi Possum Hunters

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You may have never heard of William Narmour, the Ray Brothers, or Floyd Ming, but after listening to this collection of late-1920s Mississippi fiddle bands, you'll never be able to forget them. Individualistic, bluesy, accomplished, archaic, haunting--these are words that usually bring to mind blues musicians from that state, like Skip James or Charlie Patton. Their white contemporaries are here, playing dance music originally performed for parties and the occasional fiddle contest. It's a miracle some of this obscure music ever got recorded and preserved in the first place, and a fortunate event for humanity. Twenty-three years after this material first appeared on LP, it's been completely remastered by Richard Nevins and the result is no less than astonishing. You will never be able to hear these rare masterpieces with more clarity and presence. The accompanying booklet includes priceless photos and interesting background information; even the cover design is much improved. This is clearly a labor of love by folks who know what they're doing. And, as a bonus, six new tracks have been added, including "Saddle Up the Grey" by the Carter Brothers and Son--one of the most exciting and exuberant performances ever committed to shellac. --Terry Zwigoff

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Want to smile?.......2001-07-13

This is definitely THE source for a smile on your face and a spring in your step. The sounds of the crackling recordings transcend you into another time, a more innocent time, when people gathered together and had a "barn dance." I especially loved "Mississippi Breakdown," the first track on the CD. The fiddling is snappy and unbelievably clear. I also enjoyed hearing "Indian War Whoop." That particular song is on the "O Brother! Where Art Thou" soundtrack (redone of course.) If you are looking for a wonderful adddition to your great fiddle music collection, this is a MUST HAVE!
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1930)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • African American string band a real gem.
 Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1930)
Mississippi Sheiks
Manufacturer: Document
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000J4F
Release Date: 2000-09-08

Tracks:

  1. Driving That Thing
  2. Alberta Blues
  3. Winter Time Blues
  4. The Sheik Waltz
  5. The Jazz Fiddler
  6. Sitting On Top Of The World
  7. Stop And Listen Blues
  8. Lonely One In This Town
  9. We Are Both Feeling Good Right Now
  10. Cracking Them Things
  11. Grinding Old Fool
  12. Jake Leg Blues
  13. Back to Mississippi
  14. West Jackson Blues
  15. Jail Bird Love Song
  16. Yodeling Fiddling Blues
  17. Baby Keeps Stealin' Lovin' On Me
  18. River Bottom Blues
  19. Bootleggers' Blues
  20. Loose Like That

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars African American string band a real gem........2003-09-07

The "O Brother Where Art Thou" movie and soundtrack sparked my interest in Americana music, and that is how I was first exposed to the Mississippi Sheiks. If you are a Blues, Bluegrass or Americana fan, you won't be disappointed since the Sheiks incorporate all of these genres into their music. The Mississippi Sheiks (as well as all African American string bands) deserve recognition and should not be allowed to fade into musical obscurity. This rare and beautifully simple musical style is being carried on by today groups, such as the Nashville Bluegrass Band, whom constantly acknowledge Bluegrass's African American roots. Even though some of the recordings are scratchy, due to age and recording method, Vol 1, 2, 3 and 4 are a treasured find!
Mississippi String Band, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hoyt Ming and the Pepsteppers
 Mississippi String Band, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Document
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000JJP
Release Date: 1997-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Indian War Whoop - Floyd Ming & His Pep Steppers
  2. Old Red - Floyd Ming & His Pep Steppers
  3. White Mule - Floyd Ming & His Pep Steppers
  4. Tupelo Blues - Floyd Ming & His Pep Steppers
  5. Liza Jane - Carter Brothers & Son
  6. Give The Fiddler A Dram - Carter Brothers & Son
  7. Old Joe Bone - Carter Brothers & Son
  8. Saddle Up The Grey - Carter Brothers & Son
  9. Leather Breeches - Carter Brothers & Son
  10. Nancy Rowland - Carter Brothers & Son
  11. Cotton Eyed Joe - Carter Brothers & Son
  12. Miss Brown - Carter Brothers & Son
  13. Jenny On The Railroad - Carter Brothers & Son
  14. Give Me A Chaw Tobacco - Carter Brothers & Son
  15. Booneville Stomp - Red Whitehead & Dutch Coleman
  16. Dad's Getting Fuzzy - Red Whitehead & Dutch Coleman
  17. Don't You Remember The Time - Freeny's Barn Dance Band
  18. The Leake County Two Step - Freeny's Barn Dance Band
  19. Sullivan's Hollow - Freeny's Barn Dance Band
  20. Croquet Habits - Freeny's Barn Dance Band
  21. Mississippi Square Dance-Part 1 - Freeny's Barn Dance Band
  22. Mississippi Square Dance-Part 2 - Freeny's Barn Dance Band
  23. Podunk Toddle - The Freeny Harmonizers
  24. Travellin' Blues - The Freeny Harmonizers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hoyt Ming and the Pepsteppers.......2002-10-10

The first song, Indian War Whoop, and the fourth song, Tupelo Blues were written by my Great-Uncle Hoyt Ming and performed by his band, Hoyt Ming and the Pepsteppers. When they first recorded the music in the 1920's, the Victor studio people misunderstood his pronunciation of his first name, and labeled it written by Floyd Ming (a mistake) This was later corrected, and yes his children are proud that his music is featured in the recent hit movie, O Brother Where Art Thou.

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