Virginia Traditions: Western Piedmont Blues

Few states in this country can boast of more diverse folkways than Virginia. Many of the material objects—such as barns, tools, and furniture—reflect the traditions that shaped the lives of its earliest settlers and the generations of Virginians who followed. The Commonwealth’s performance traditions of songs, tunes, and tales also tell of a shared heritage involving all classes of people in every facet of life. Because traditions naturally change over time, the documentation of Virginia folk culture is an ongoing process essential to our understanding of the past, present, and future. By recording the folkways of Virginia, the Blue Ridge Institute of Ferrum College and its BRI Record label strive to foster a greater appreciation of our folk roots through an array of interpretive programs.

Track Listing

101	My Little Woman	Clayton Horsley	03:14
102	Penitentiary Blues	John Tinsley	04:02
103	Tampa Blues	James Lowry	02:11
104	Who's Been Fooling You?	Marvin Foddrell	02:01
105	Won't You Be Kind?	Luke Jordan	03:07
106	Jailhouse Blues	Rabbit Muse	01:42
107	Peaksville Boogie	Richard Wright	02:05
108	Slow Drag	Turner Foddrell	03:49
109	Karo Street Blues	James Lowry	03:07
201	My Gal's Done Quit Me	Luke Jordan	03:20
202	Going up to the Country	Turner Foddrell	02:54
203	Rabbit Stomp	Rabbit Muse	02:15
204	Looking for My Woman	Marvin Foddrell	02:14
205	Red River Blues	John Tinsley	03:14
206	Don't the Moon Look Pretty	Clayton Horsley	03:28
207	Early Morning Blues	James Lowry	03:25
208	Tell Me Baby	Herbert Richardson, William Richardson	01:28