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Fiddler's Contest: Bob Douglas, Kenny Hall with Jim Ringer, Pappy Sherrill, Van Cunningham, Judge's Decision; Roscoe White; Kenny Hall; Byard Ray

Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Object Details

General note
DPA number 75.759.04
Local Numbers
FP-1975-7RR-0509
General
CDR copy
75.759.04
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, July 5, 1975.
Creator
Smithsonian Institution. Festival of American Folklife (1975)
Artist
Hall, Kenny, (Musician)
Performer
Hall, Kenny, (Musician)
Artist
Ringer, Jim
Performer
Ringer, Jim
Artist
Sherrill, Pappy, 1915-2001
Performer
Sherrill, Pappy, 1915-2001
Artist
Cunningham, Van
Performer
Cunningham, Van
Artist
White, Roscoe
Performer
White, Roscoe
Artist
Douglas, Robert, 1900-2001
Performer
Douglas, Robert, 1900-2001
Brown, Georgia Boy
Lucas, Harold
White, Ossie
Smith, Betty
Ray, Byard
Collection Creator
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Place
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Tennessee
California
South Carolina
Virginia
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Topic
String band
Violin
Guitar
Fiddle tunes
Old-time music
Folk music -- California
Fiddle
Creator
Smithsonian Institution. Festival of American Folklife (1975)
Artist
Hall, Kenny, (Musician)
Performer
Hall, Kenny, (Musician)
Artist
Ringer, Jim
Performer
Ringer, Jim
Artist
Sherrill, Pappy, 1915-2001
Performer
Sherrill, Pappy, 1915-2001
Artist
Cunningham, Van
Performer
Cunningham, Van
Artist
White, Roscoe
Performer
White, Roscoe
Artist
Douglas, Robert, 1900-2001
Performer
Douglas, Robert, 1900-2001
Brown, Georgia Boy
Lucas, Harold
White, Ossie
Smith, Betty
Ray, Byard
Culture
Americans
Anglo-American
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1975 Festival of American Folklife
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1975 Festival of American Folklife / Series 5: Festival Stage / 5.3: Audio
Extent
1 Sound recording
sound-tape reel (analog, 7 in.)
Date
1975 July 5
Archival Repository
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
Identifier
CFCH.SFF.1975, Item FP-1975-7RR-0509
Type
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1975 Festival of American Folklife, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Existence and Location of Copies note
Listening copy available
Contents
Fiddler's contest: Kenny Hall--Rattlesnake bit the baby--Wagoner; Pappy Sherrill--Possum up a gumstump--Cherry blossom waltz; Van Cunningham--Neil Webb--Jump in the weeds; Roscoe White--Sally Johnson--Dill Pickle rag; Kenny Hall-- Stoney point--Suzanna gal; Bob Douglas--Leather britches--Liberty at the corn liquor; Byard Ray--Paddy on the turnpike; Pappy Sherrill--Cherry blossom waltz--Van Cunningham--Jump in the woods
Track Information
101 Muddy Road to Ducktown / Robert Douglas, Georgia Boy Brown. Fiddle,Guitar. 102 Highland Waltz / Robert Douglas, Georgia Boy Brown. Fiddle,Guitar. 103 Rattlesnake Bit the Baby / Jim Ringer, Kenny Hall. Fiddle,Guitar. 104 Waggoner / Jim Ringer, Kenny Hall. Fiddle,Guitar. 105 Possum Up a Gum Stump / Harold Lucas, Pappy Sherrill. Fiddle,Guitar. 106 Cherry Blossom Waltz / Harold Lucas, Pappy Sherrill. Fiddle,Guitar. 107 Neil Web / Ossie White, Van Cunningham. Fiddle,Guitar. 108 Jump in the Weeds / Ossie White, Van Cunningham. Fiddle,Guitar. 109 Sally Johnson / Ossie White, Roscoe White. Fiddle,Guitar. 110 Dill Pickle Rag / Ossie White, Roscoe White. Fiddle,Guitar. 111 Stony Point / Jim Ringer, Kenny Hall. Fiddle,Guitar. 112 Suzanna Gal / Jim Ringer, Kenny Hall. Fiddle,Guitar. 113 Leather Britches / Robert Douglas, Georgia Boy Brown. Fiddle,Guitar. 114 Liberty at the Corn Liquor Still / Robert Douglas, Georgia Boy Brown. Fiddle,Guitar. 115 Paddy on the Turnpike / Betty Smith, Byard Ray. Fiddle,Guitar. 116 Cherry Blossom Waltz / Harold Lucas, Pappy Sherrill. Fiddle,Guitar. 117 Jumpin' in the Weeds / Ossie White, Van Cunningham. Fiddle,Guitar.
Restrictions
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Related link
Record ID
ebl-1503511974073-1503511974144-5
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5550a7762-2f5a-4094-aecf-c55fcd6b3caa

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