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Thread #11362   Message #84116
Posted By: rich r
04-Jun-99 - 10:50 PM
Thread Name: Ever heard of the Reel World String Band?
Subject: RE: Ever heard of the Reel World String Band?
To my recollection, they recorded at least three albums, could have been more. They have appeared on Garrison Keillor' "Prairie Home Companion" radio show. The only album I have is called "Long Way to Harlan" (Vetco LP-521). That appears to be a different album than the one Susan mentioned because there is no song called "Evergreen" on it. The album I have shows them as a group of 5, but when I saw them live in the early 90's they were a trio (Karen Jones, Sue Massek & Bev Futrell). They were also a trio in some radio performances I have heard. I think in later years they dropped "String Band" from their name but I don't know if they still perform.

rich r