There are some amazing releases of string band music out.

In particular the new double CD on Old Hat of medicine show recordings is stunnning covering the late 1890s to 1936.

It's called 'A Cure For What Ails Thee' and I recommend it highly.

I got mine from http://www.forcedexposure.com but in the UK I think it's available too.

all the best.

cheers
Mark