The Two Poor Boys – “So Sorry Dear” (mp3)
Their lively mandolin pickin’ will have you whistling along with the Two Poor Boys. Composed of Joe Evans and Arthur McClain, this country folk-blues duo hailed from near the Appalachia. Their repertoire reflects the diversity in their region as it ranges from blues and ballads, to hillbilly mandolin picking. The Two Poor Boys’ ethnicity has often been in question, and many historians still debate whether they were African American or Caucasian. Regardless the answer, this duo were amazing musicians with a diverse repertoire, and “So Sorry Dear” is a fine example of this range.
Packie Dolan – “The Irish Girl”
Packie Dolan is often referred to as: The Forgotten Fiddler by most Irish folk enthusiasts. His recordings are almost a forgotten era of fiddle playing that inspired most of the ‘vintage’ country music you hear today. And who was this Irish girl that inspired Mr. Dolan to pluck this tune from out of thin air? She must have had hair like an apple, eyes like the sea, lips made of roses, and fine dancing feet.
Fiddlin’ Bob Larkin – “Ain’t She Sweet” (mp3)
The upbeat and harmonious way that Fiddlin’ Bob Larkan works the fiddle shines through in “ Aint She Sweet.” His talented family accompanied Larkan’s fine and fun fiddling sounds as his daughters played the guitars, while his sons played the piano and bass. Exposed in the late 1920s, Larkan’s fame in the early 1930s exploded when he was played all over the country. Larkan’s “Ain’t She Sweet” captures the light of his fiddle and brings his spirit into the room when played. Enjoy!
Doctor Lloyd and Howard Maxey – “As Far As The Gate” (mp3)
Here is another 78 rescued from oblivion, Doctor Lloyd and Howard Maxey performing “As Far As The Gate.” Another song full of beauty that gives us a snapshot of American culture in the South during the 1930s
