Stewie,

Thanks for your post. I certainly agree that many old-time musicians were from urban areas. If anyone know about old-time music-- it's you. I like they word, "downhome." Perhaps there are other words that can be applied besides "rural, agrarian Southern," and "mountain folk music." It's not easy to try and define some of these styles and I appreciated your feedback!

Janie,

Thanks for your feedback. There are some other good threads on this including the "Genealogy of Bluegrass."

-Richie