Across The Blue Ridge - Episode 2 (Roots of Bluegrass Music in North Carolina)

This week's Across the Blue Ridge explores roots of bluegrass in North Carolina old-time music – specifically that of the groundbreaking banjo player Charlie Poole. Musician and researcher Henry “Hank” Sapoznik joins host Paul Brown for a lively discussion – with plenty of music – that helps us understand where bluegrass style playing came from, what it is, and Charlie Poole's role as a pioneer. Plus … some classic bluegrass and old-time traditional songs, some updated, some not … and fiddle classics from artists including Kenny Baker, Arthur Smith and Albert Hash.

Episode 2 Playlist

1. Blue Ridge Cabin Home –  Bluegrass Album Band
   Album: Bluegrass Album Band Vol. 1

2. The Storms Are On the Ocean – Mac & Jenny Traynham
    Album: Never Grow Old

3. Lonesome for You Darling – The Carter Family
    Album: Clinch Mountain Treasures – The Carter Family

4. Little Darlin' Pal of Mine – South Carolina Broadcasters
    Album:  Tell Me Truly

5.  Summertime Is Past and Gone – Red Allen
     Album:  Lonesome & Blue

6.  Rabbit Up A Gum Stump – Albert Hash
     Album:  FRC 411 Albert Hash

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7. Till the End of the World Rolls Round – Flatt & Scruggs
    Album: Flatt & Scruggs Vol 3

8. There'll Come A Time – Charlie Poole
    Album: The North Carolina Banjo Collection Vol. 2

9.  Stoneman's Tune – George Stoneman
     Album: County Records Clawhammer Banjo Vol. 1

10. Flop Eared Mule – Charlie Poole & The Highlanders
     Album:  78 RPM recording

11.  Don't Let Your Deal Go Down – Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers
     Album:  78 RPM recording

12.  Don't Let Your Deal Go Down – Flatt & Scruggs
      Album: Flatt & Scruggs 1948-59 Vol. 4

13.  Swing the Lady Home – Art Stamper
      Album: Art Stamper – Goodbye Girls I'm Going to Boston

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14. Sugar Tree Stomp – Kenny Baker
     Album:  Kenny Baker, Master Fiddler

15.  Indian Creek – Arthur Smith & His Dixieliners
    Album: Fiddlin' Arthur Smith & His Dixieliners

16.  I'm Bound to Ride – Arthur Smith
     Album: Fiddlin' Arthur Smith & His Dixieliners

17.  Today Has Been A Lonesome Day – Strange Creek Singers
     Album: The Strange Creek Singers

18.  Adieu False Heart – Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin
      Album:  Blue Lightning

19.  Freight Train – Frank Bode & Verlen Clifton
      Album: Wanted – The Toast String Stretchers