What is the Crooked Road? The Crooked Road is a music heritage trail that runs along the southwest region of Virginia in and around the Appalachian Mountains. It is home to many bluegrass/old time musicians, music venues, and other musically historical sites. This trail follows US route 58, starting in Franklin County, Virginia and ending … Continue reading Bluegrass Presentation
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Nostalgia in the Songs of Women in Bluegrass
My topic for my final project is looking at nostalgia in the songs of women in bluegrass. I found that each song talks about home in a different way. Some have left home and are longing to go back, some left home and have now returned, and some are where they consider home but it … Continue reading Nostalgia in the Songs of Women in Bluegrass
High Lonesome Hillbilly: The Portrayal of Appalachian Stereotypes Through Bluegrass Music
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Reflecting on the Semester
It’s hard to believe this semester is coming to a close and my studies with Bluegrass are ending (for now). Although it’s impossible to articulate the sum of my experiences over the course of a few months, this final post is an attempt to reflect on what I’ve learned and what has impacted me the most. I’ve … Continue reading Reflecting on the Semester
A Semester in Review
This past semester has flown by, thanks to the fun I’ve had in our Bluegrass class. I was initially hesitant about this class, that we would be discussing the technical side of music, note reading, and instrumentation. To my surprise, we covered instead bluegrass’s influential role in everything from modern rock and roll, to its … Continue reading A Semester in Review
Learning from Experience
“Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is mere intellectual play.” Overall, I can thank this class for giving me a larger appreciation for everything Appalachia. Before taking this class I had never taken a course in the school of Appalachian Studies, but I have found few classes as rewarding as this one. … Continue reading Learning from Experience
Are we really ‘Saving the World with Banjos’?
The American Music Abroad program (AMA), run by American Voices (an NGO) and highlighted in Craig Havighurst’s article “Saving the World with Banjos”, has provided many folk and Bluegrass artists with the opportunity to take their talents to other countries, with the intention of showcasing authentic American music and building connections through performance across the … Continue reading Are we really ‘Saving the World with Banjos’?
Fincastle Presentation
Here’s where I live and where Fincastle, Virginia is: Fincastle, Virginia: Fincastle, Virginia 1965 Carlton Haney: Performers: Set the stage for: Fincastle, Virginia set the stage for many other festivals to come. Sadly, the festival did not stay at the Cantrell sight very long. The festival was moved to Lithia, Virginia (which … Continue reading Fincastle Presentation
How The Music Brings Me Back: Class Presentation
The following presentation links 12 of my favorite songs to my home of Clarke County VA. I hope you enjoy what you read here and there are video links to some great songs in the slides.
Mixtape Presentation
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