The minstrel and annex bands were features at the show grounds. Here were a group of colored minstrels, players, band people, under the direction of Edward Rucker... The band plays pretty airs of all kinds, suiting the music nicely to the work in hand. When the snakes were exhibited it played a charming waltz; somehow it fitted the exhibit; others were of similar propriety - The Indianapolis Freeman, July 4th, 1914, quoted in Ragged But Right by Lynn Abbott and Doug Seroff
I've seen a lot of them and enjoyed it. I have a subscription to the channel. Just curious, was The Honey Dripper already in the pipeline or did my transcription here at weenie made you wanna do it?
Thank you for bringing these to our attention, Prof. I had seen a couple of these early on, but hadn't realized how active you've all been. It's really exciting the way you have shifting personnel and instrumentation on the different performances. I know very few people anywhere at this time who have such a vibrant and active Country Blues group playing situation (in fact, I can't think of any others). Congratulations to you all, and I hope you'll keep it up! All best, Johnm
These are great, some very good playing and singing in this group. Jealous. How many of us live in areas where there are literally no other musicians who play or even know much about this music?
I love the selections and think its a great group - great on the instruments, with the vocals and find the performances commanding. Best of luck with the group.