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We are especially interested in early forms of commercial American country music -- the transition from what most people would call "folk music" from the back porch to the vaudeville stage, radio, and phonograph records.  I believe that the growth of technology has played a big part in influencing this movement.   Microphones, for example, enabled singers to develop a so-called "crooning" style and still be heard when singing with bands.

We'll be adding thoughts to this page as time allows, but I'd also like to request input from any readers here with the thought of sharing some of these ideas, just for the fun of it. Click here to send comments.

In the meantime, here's a little bit of background material to work with.


photo gallery 1 - Bill Monroe & Doc Watson
musical influences The Original Carter Family
Jimmie Rodgers
The Bluebird Cafe
articles Peter Feldmann: "Old Time Music Hits The Big Time" The Ash Grove
Kenneth Rexroth: "Subversive Aspects of Popular Songs"
Vernon Dalhart and the Santa Barbara Earthquake of 1925
Mary Yoemans "Benny Martin"
music samples I'm Goin' Back To Dixie
links Selected websites, musical & otherwise

 

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