More String Band Music - Part 2 (1929-1931)

I must admit that the differences between the regional styles of rural string band music were lost on me at first, but the more I've listened to this music, (and I've listened to it a lot lately), the more I've recognized just how rich and varied it was - not unlike the regional, rural blues of the same period. Here is my proof:

• Taylor-Griggs Louisiana Melody Makers, “Where The Sweet Magnolias Bloom” (Victor 40184, 1929)
• Narmour & Smith, “Carroll County Blues” (Okeh 45317, 1929)
• Crockett’s Kentucky Mountaineers, “Little Rabbit” (Crown 3172, 1931)
• East Texas Serenaders, “Mineola Rag” (Brunswick 562, 1931)

For good measure, here are two additional blues recordings I've added:

• Dick Justice, “Cocaine” (Brunswick 395, 1929)
• Peg Leg Howell, “Broke and Hungry Blues” (Columbia 14438-D, 1929)

Next time: back to 1937 - and boogie-woogie!