Galax Virginia Old Fiddler'S Convention / Various Galax Virginia Old Fiddler'S Convention / Various CD

Held since 1935, the Old Fiddlers' Convention is a southwestern Virginia tradition and a prime destination for old time and bluegrass musicians and fans. This recording was made at the festival from 1960 through 1963, and the tracks included are representative of the skill and spontaneity heard on the Galax stage.

1. Turkey in the Straw - Larry Richardson 2. Whoa Mule - Clarence Ashley 3. Bill Cheatham - the Stoney Mountain Boys 4. The Sweetest Gift a Mother's Smile - Billy Edwards 5. Cumberland Gap - Lost John Ray 6. Walk in the Parlor - the Old Timers 7. John Henry - George Pegram 8. Cricket on the Hearth - the Sunny Mountain Boys 9. Columbus Stockade Blues - Dot Edwards 10. Concord Rag - J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers 11. Blackberry Blossom - the Buck Mountain Band 12. Paddy on the Turnpike - Unidentified Band 13. Wandering Boy - Ivor Melton 14. Stoney Creek - Sonny Miller 15. Cackling Hen - Uncle Rufus Blackburn 16. Bill Cheatham - the Southern Mountain Boys 17. Seeing Nellie Home - Billy Edwards 18. Leather Britches - Brushy River Boys 19. Sally Ann - George Stoneman 20. Honeysuckle Rag - the Mountain Ramblers 21. Old Man at the Mill - Clint Howard 22. Walking in My Sleep - the Virginia Playboys 23. Kingdom's Come - Norman Edmonds