Blake,Norman Brushwood (Songs & Stories) CD

2017 release from the folk veteran. Returning in 2016 to Lookout Mountain, Norman Blake has again recorded all-new, original Blake material written over the past two years culminating in the 19 selections of Brushwood Song & Stories: two Instrumental rags, two spoken-word recitations, and 15 songs, two written with Nancy Blake, who also provides her sweet harmonies on five of the tracks. This recording highlights the elements displayed throughout Norman's celebrated, multi-generational career; be it his rooted-in-tradition prolific songwriting, storytelling or his world-renowned master guitar work. Truly though, it's the instruments themselves that Norman loves so much. Hand-selecting an admirable list of old-time instruments, Norman brought Brushwood Songs & Stories to life in vivid tones and timbre. Norman tells us that outside of the occasional contribution to a special project here and there, he feels this might be his last full-length recording.

1. The Countess Lola Montez 2. How the Weary World Wears Away 3. Bunk Johnson Trumpet Man 4. High Rollers 5. The Generic Rag 6. Waitin for the Mail and Social Security 7. The Lantern Thru the Fog 8. Theres a Storm Somewhere 9. Newsome Gap Rag 10. The Truth Will Stand When This World's on Fire 11. Sweet Banks of Flowers Georgies Vision 12. Look Away, So Far Away 13. The Fate of Oliver Curtis Perry - Empire State Train Robber 14. The Target Shooter 15. Fiddlin Peg Leg Jackson on the Mourners Bench 16. The Nameless Photograph 17. Cripple Charlie Clark 18. The Western Atlantic at Willowdale Curve 19. Stay Down on the Farm