Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina: A Guide to Music Sites, Artists, and Traditions of the Mountains and Foothills
"For those with a love of the music made famous in western North Carolina, this book. . . will introduce them to musical options all over the Blue Ridge Mountains."--Southern Pines Pilot"A feast for the senses."--Tennessee Libraries"This guidebook provides a fresh look at one of America's most celebrated regions for traditional music."--West Virginia History"It can be used as a traveling guide, an encyclopedia--using the excellent index--or as an engaging and comprehensive compendium of contemporary musical fold culture."--Appalachian Heritage"Fans of traditional, folk, mountain, bluegrass, and/or old-time music and dance will enjoy this book, as will travelers to western North Carolina who want an introduction to traditional mountain culture, and anyone interested in Appalachian and North Carolina history."--Library Journal"For anyone with a taste for traditional song and dance. . . . Included is a CD with more than two dozen songs, representing the diverse styles profiled in the text. It's a fitting soundtrack whether you're sitting back reading or hitting the road."--WNC Magazine"Fussell shows visitors how to experience legendary mountain music and dance culture."--Rocky Mount Telegram"An engaging and essential resource for music lovers, this guide invites everyone to experience a great American musical tradition."--McCormick Messenger"The book by itself is a pleasure to read, but the accompanying CD immensely heightens the appreciation. . . . An invaluable asset for anyone wanting to know more about traditional music and will serve as a very useful travel guide for those who wish to visit the region."--New York Journal of Books