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We have done a number of Blues Wednesdays, but all of them have featured blues music from the deep south, especially from the Mississippi delta country.
There are blues styles from other parts of the country. What started me down this train of thought is that Mrs. OS and I went on a road trip Monday and Tuesday. We met up with a couple of other well known Kossacks. No names just yet, but let’s say the food was great and the company better. We met in a quaint little town deep in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Fog misting in the coves and ridges illustrating just why these ancient hills are called the “Smoky Mountains.”
This is a guitar instrumental by Jeff Ebbets, a musician I never heard of before, but he captures the spirit of Appalachian style blues.
Going from an unknown, to one of the most recognized voices and styling in the country. Doc Watson left us not long ago, but his music lives on. He lived just across the ridge from me, in Boone, North Carolina.
Not all blues is by men. “Driftwood Fire” are immensely talented women.
Another completely different take on blues, Appalachian style. Stella Parton does it right with her haunting Up In The Holler.
Oh yes; I am sure all of you are wondering just who Socks and I met up with over in that pretty little town. It’s a mystery. No hints….oh wait…maybe it was Nobody.
Get your cup of favorite morning brew and pull up a chair. What’s on your mind this morning?