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Making Notes Novello Festival Press 2008 Foreword Book Award Finalist in the Music Category The Carolinas have a rich musical and literary heritage that began generations ago and continues today. The region is famous for being home to musicians as diverse as James Taylor, James Brown, John Coltrane, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Doc Watson. Making Notes is a lively, readable sampler of essays, articles, and recollections about the music and musicians with roots in the Carolinas—and how this musical legacy continues to grow and thrive today. Rockabilly piano-player Rev. Billy C. Wirtz reports on the enduring popularity of Carolina Beach Music. Novelist Sharyn McCrumb explores the murder mystery behind the popular folk song, “Tom Dooley.” Journalist Frye Gaillard profiles old-time musician Arthur Smith, who fought Hollywood movie-makers for ownership of his song, “Duelin’ Banjos”—and won. Other storytellers share their tales of memorable people, places, and performances. Join these pickers, players, singers and songwriters as they take you on a musical tour of the Carolinas, from the backroads to the coast, and from the hills to the highways.
Reviews “The states of North and South Carolina have a great musical history that is often overlooked. Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas is a complete and comprehensive look at the rich musical heritage that the Carolinas brought to the Americas. Featuring interviews with the music players and creators who hail from these states, Making Notes is another look at the genres that the Carolinas have made so famous. Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas is highly recommended for community library music collections and for any who want to see another aspect of American music history.” “Making Notes is a rollicking road trip through the music of the Carolinas, an amazing collection of memories from people who lived the music life and still remember it like it was only yesterday. It’s a compilation of amazing memories about music rooted in the Carolinas—but universal in its appeal to anyone for whom music is like oxygen for their soul. If you really love music, don’t miss this book.” “Doc Watson, Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith, Earl Scruggs, R.E.M., Don Dixon, James Taylor and James Brown are part of the same musical heritage. The writers and musicians contributing to Making Notes remind us the Carolinas have given a good account of themselves.” “This is a beautifully packaged, thoughtfully edited book of essays and stories about musicians from North and South Carolina. What amazed me most, besides the melodic flow of the book, was how much I didn't know about these famous musicians. I thought the great Nina Simone was from Europe! Each story brings new knowledge and great little quirks. Easy to pick up, hard to put down - if you make music, know music, or just love music, treat yourself to this lovely compilation. Kudos to the deft editing of Ann Wicker!”
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