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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 1
On August 18, 2014 Jens Kruger sat down with a film crew from Radford University and told us about his musical life. In part 1 he tells about his early life in Switzerland, how he started playing the tenor banjo and later the five string banjo, and his start along with his brother Uwe in the music business first as street musicians and later as semi-professionals. Part 1 ends as as he and his wife decide to come to America where they meet up and are befriended by Bill Monroe. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/128903258- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- An Introduction
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- An Introduction
Butch Robins, a professional musician since graduating from high school lectures about the history of Blue Grass music and in the process tells much about his personal life story, and about the life of Bill Monroe. Butch's first hand accounts of the people, places and songs that made the music famous are provided here in a five part video lecture. In the introduction, Butch gives a summary of his musical career and sets the stage for the lecture on Blue Grass music. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/112406347- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 4
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 4
Part 4 covers 1977- 21st Century and in it, among other things, Butch explains timing in and does it in a way that is quite unique and memorable! He also speaks frankly about leaving Bill Monroe’s band, his personal mental health issues, fronting his own band, his apology to Bill Monroe, the rekindling of their relationship and his experiences bringing Monroe into the recording studio to work on the Butch Robins “Grounded, Centered, Focused” recording. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/112382431- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 2
Butch covers 1945-1959 and tells stories he heard from Monroe about the Blue Grass supergroup that included Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Chubby Wise and Howard Watts that changed the musical landscape forever and the years that followed. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/111785341- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Extras!
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Extras!
In the Extras section, Butch talks about how the music spread to other countries and discusses playing in musical jam sessions. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/112406346- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Tom Nechville
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- Bennett, Bud
- Nechville, Tom
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Tom Nechville
A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/173492693- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Nechville, Tom
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 1
A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/174210352- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:John Bullard- Classical Banjoist Part 2
A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/174202219- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Bullard, John
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 2
Rex McGee is a talented multi-instrumentalist who seems to have one foot firmly planted in tradition and one foot firmly planted in innovation. His ability to play Celtic music on the 5 string banjo, his innovative 24 Creations for Solo Banjo project, his educational fiddle playing website, his efforts in music education and much more make him a fascinating person to talk to. In this second half of our interview, Rex talks about his musical friends- including Bill Keith and Ryan Cavanaugh, his band Kripplekrunk, his 24 Creations for Solo Banjo project, and much more. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/191708255- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Rex McGee- Banjo Playing Enigma Part 1
Rex McGee is a talented multi-instrumentalist who seems to have one foot firmly planted in tradition and one foot firmly planted in innovation. His ability to play Celtic music on the 5 string banjo, his innovative 24 Creations for Solo Banjo project, his educational fiddle playing website, his efforts in music education and much more make him a fascinating person to talk to. In this first half of our interview, Rex talks about his musical family, various music festivals including the one he holds at his house, celtic music and much more. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/191690443- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- McGee, Rex
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 1
On April 4, 2017 Geoff Stelling was interviewed in his workshop office by Radford University, as part of the Banjo Masters interview series. Geoff talked about how he came up with the idea for his wedge fit tone ring design, some of the craftsmen who have worked with him at Stelling, about his move from California to Virginia, and much more. There was even an impromptu tour of the workshop we were able to include in this, part 1 of the interview. Stelling Banjo Works Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/217838950- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Geoff Stelling- Master Banjo Luthier- Part 2
On April 4, 2017 Geoff Stelling was interviewed in his workshop office by Radford University, as part of the Banjo Masters interview series. Geoff talked about the artwork aspects of Stelling banjos, the new Afton Star model, sponsors and much more in this, part 2 of our interview. Stelling Banjo Works Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/217866058- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Stelling, Geoff
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Jens Kruger- Part 2
Part 2 of the interview starts when Jens and his wife come to America and end up meeting and being befriended by Bill Monroe. The couple stay on Monroe's farm and Jens gets to play at the Grand Ole Opry, do farm work with Monroe and is pretty much treated like a member of Bill's family. When they returned to Switzerland after that, Jens set out to learn all he could about the banjo and it's role in music and eventually decided to move to America for good. He discussed his friendship with Doc Watson and deciding to settle in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina which is where this interview took place. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/128894341- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Kruger, Jens
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:Sammy Shelor-Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project:Sammy Shelor-Part 1
Sammy Shelor was interviewed and filmed in Floyd, Virginia in February 2014 by Bud Bennett, John Hildreth and Tom Snediker. In this relaxed and candid interview, he talks about his family's musical history, his start in playing banjo, Huber Banjos, the Lonesome River Band and many other things. One of the highlights of the interview was that he sometimes illustrated points in his talk with live banjo playing. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/121992782- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Sammy Shelor- Part 2
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- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Sammy Shelor- Part 2
In part 2 of this interview, Sammy Shelor speaks about the Lonesome River Band, his thoughts about the future of the banjo, the details of winning the Steve Martin Award and many other things including another taste of live banjo playing. Copyright is retained by the photographer of each image used in this presentation. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/121996255- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Shelor, Sammy
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 3
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 3
Part 3 covers the years 1959- 1977 and some of the ups and downs Monroe went through in this period. Butch talks about Bill Keith and how his style of playing changed banjo playing again forever (and gives us a live demonstration of that!). We hear about Butch’s experiences touring and traveling with Monroe in the 1960s and more about who Butch was playing with in these years.A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/111785340- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 1
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- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
Radford University Banjo Masters Oral History Project: Butch Robins Presents- Part 1
In part 1, Butch tells about the state and style of music and music venues, the early life of Bill Monroe, the Monroe Brothers and the musical life of Bill Monroe up to the magical year of 1945. A high definition version of this video is available from the Archives and Special Collections video collection on Vimeo- https://vimeo.com/111778495- Creator
- Bennett, Bud
- Robins, Butch
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Mrs. Hylton Girl for Hire
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- Dietrich, Melissa
- Hylton, Willadean
- Martin, Lydeana
Mrs. Hylton Girl for Hire
In this project Melissa Dietrich interviewed Willadean Hylton. Originally the purpose of this interview was to learn more about young girls being hired out to work for members of the community, but as the interview proceeded, it changed to be more about the life and times of
Ms. Hylton. She spoke of how her family grew what food they ate, how young children worked on the family farm as soon as they were able, ways the young children entertained themselves, and mentioned various family members playing music in the home. Also appearing in this interview was Ms. Hylton’s daughter Lydeana Martin. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Dietrich, Melissa
- Hylton, Willadean
- Martin, Lydeana
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Mrs. Hylton Girl for Hire, Audio
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- Dietrich, Melissa
- Hylton, Willadean
- Martin, Lydeana
Mrs. Hylton Girl for Hire, Audio
In this project Melissa Dietrich interviewed Willadean Hylton. Originally the purpose of this interview was to learn more about young girls being hired out to work for members of the community, but as the interview proceeded, it changed to be more about the life and times of
Ms. Hylton. She spoke of how her family grew what food they ate, how young children worked on the family farm as soon as they were able, ways the young children entertained themselves, and mentioned various family members playing music in the home. Also appearing in this interview was Ms. Hylton’s daughter Lydeana Martin. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Dietrich, Melissa
- Hylton, Willadean
- Martin, Lydeana
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- Appalachia2
- Folklore--Appalachia2
- Oral histories--Appalachia2
- Subsistence farming.2
- Tom Nechville1
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- Bennett, Bud17
- Robins, Butch6
- Bullard, John2
- Dietrich, Melissa2
- Hylton, Willadean2
- Kruger, Jens2
- Martin, Lydeana2
- McGee, Rex2
- Shelor, Sammy2
- Stelling, Geoff2
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