Brushwood (Songs & Stories)

From celebrated American roots musician Norman Blake, Brushwood is a collection of original old time-inspired songs and rags. Played on instruments that date to as far back as 1907, the selections on Brushwood—though composed in the 21st century—would sound at home paired with any of Blake’s traditional recordings, or even the hillbilly 78s that first inspired him. On Brushwood, Blake’s ability to synthesize and build from the tradition of American roots music is abundantly clear, offering impressive and exciting compositions masterfully performed.

Track Listing

101	The Countess Lola Montez	Norman Blake	04:02
102	How the Weary World Wears Away	Norman Blake with Nancy Blake	03:29
103	Bunk Johnson (Trumpet Man)	Norman Blake	02:56
104	High Rollers	Norman Blake with Nancy Blake	02:58
105	Generic Rag	Norman Blake	04:01
106	Waitin' for the Mail and Social Security	Norman Blake	03:51
107	The Lantern Thru the Fog	Norman Blake	02:52
108	There's a Storm Somewhere	Norman Blake with Nancy Blake	04:43
109	Newsome Gap Rag	Norman Blake	02:57
110	The Truth Will Stand (When This World's on Fire)	Norman Blake with Nancy Blake	02:57
111	Sweet Banks of Flowers (Georgie's Vision)	Norman Blake	02:49
112	Look Away, So Far Away	Norman Blake with Nancy Blake	04:37
113	The Fate of Oliver Curtis Perry (Empire State Train Robber)	Norman Blake	04:24
114	The Target Shooter	Norman Blake	03:52
115	Fiddlin' Peg Leg Jackson on the Mourner's Bench	Norman Blake	03:32
116	The Nameless Photograph	Norman Blake	01:43
117	Cripple Charlie Clark	Norman Blake	02:50
118	The Wreck on the Western & Atlantic (At Willowdale Curve)	Norman Blake	03:43
119	Stay Down on the Farm	Norman Blake	01:49