Are there any trad musicians here in the area of central and western Ky or middle and northwestern Tennessee that know the old traditional songs of the area? Also is there anyone in the areas mentioned that know local history and folklore stories that would want to share these songs and/or stories. I am not really interested in the tales you find in history books. I am wanting to learn more about the more forgotten and offbeat type tales. I travel all around Ky collecting stories and music from older musicians and people (well non musical people) just as a personal archive. It is not a project for any book or funded by anyone besides me and the gas money I put in my car haha. I just want to preserve as much of the culture as I can. This is the area I am from and my family is from and I have a very profound respect for the people and area. If anyone may be interested please contact me. I am currently recording the daughter of Mose Rager. Her father Mose Rager is regarded as the Father of Western Kentucky Thumbpicking guitar. I am always searching for musicians that play songs that originated in this area or older people that have an extensive knowledge of events, folk tales, and even just everyday life experiences from years ago. I have never posted anything on here like this and even though I love MC and have made some WONDERFUL friends on here I doubt I will have much luck. I am hoping though to find at least one person. I am adding a link to a youtube site that shows 2 musicians from Bumpus Mills Tennessee. Bumpus Mills is just across the state line of Ky/Tn hope you enjoy.
Dan Wallace and Jon Farrell 'The Big Elk' from Bumpus Mills Tn.