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Exhibit: Virginia Rocks: The History of Rockabilly in the Commonwealth
05/01 - 03/31 - Ferrum, VA Rockabilly is the smart-mouthed teenage child of country music and blues-driven boogie. ...

Course: Traditional Music
02/09 - 03/30 - Charlottesville, VA What is traditional music? What relevance does it have for us today in the 21st...

Piedmont Blues Showcase with Rick Franklin
03/16 - Charlottesville, VA Rick Franklin is a great proponent of the highly syncopated, intricate guitar technique...

Concert & Forum: Appalachian Music Masters
03/20 - Christiansburg, VA "Back to the Blue Ridge" radio program host Kinney Rorrer will moderate a Forum on Appal...

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Crooked Road CD Series [Back]

Anderson ♦ Strickland:
Been All Around This World

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9. River of Jordan (H. Houser)

The fine duet singing of the Looping Brothers from Germany was the inspiration for this gospel song.

Spencer--mandolin and harmony vocals
Gerald--guitar and lead vocals
Jacob--bass

10. Brilliancy (H. Foster)

This is a song Spencer learned from one of his mandolin heroes, Sam Bush. Spencer used this tune frequently as a competition tune and played it when he won the 2005 Merlefest Mandolin Championship.

Spencer-mandolin

11. Momma Don't 'Low (traditional)

This jammin' tune was recorded live in Scotland during a 2006 Crooked Road tour.

Spencer--mandolin, lead and harmony vocals
Gerald--guitar and lead vocals
Jacob--bass

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