Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Appalachian music

A dreadful cyclone that came this way

On May 2, 1929, the unusually violent storm slammed into the little community of Rye Cove, VA in the mountains of Scott County.

In some communities there is 100% participation in the singing. Their songbook is and has been since 1832 The Harmonia Sacra.

William Murphy was regarded as a half-vagabond, but he was tolerated for the pleasure his enchanted violin gave.

Ida Prather Cox, vaudeville performer, pioneering blues singer. Founded female blues genre along with Gertrude “Ma” Rainey & Bessie Smith.

Two influential recordings were made of the ‘Liza Jane’ tune in the 1920’s which helped spread its popularity among early country musicians.

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