978-0-615-15969-0
0-615-15969-9
$22.95 paperback
8 x 8
260 pages
Novello
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The Carolinas have a rich musical 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 that 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 moviemakers for ownership of his song "Dueling Banjos" -- and won. Other storytellers share their tales of memorable people, places, and performances.
about the author
Editor Ann Wicker is a longtime journalist who grew up in Davidson, North Carolina. Her love of music stretches back to a 1966 concert where she saw a young Jimi Hendrix open for the Monkees. She holds an MFA from Queens University and lives in Charlotte.
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