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CD Celebration: 25 Years of The Charlotte Folk Society. As part of the Folk Society's 25th anniversary year (1982-2007), we have produced a wonderful compact disc. 21 songs
have been compiled on a single CD that represents some of the more memorable performers over our 25 year history. You'll
love it! It is available for $15 at Folk Society events, or you can order it at the following link.
Listen to samples; Buy the CD!. |
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Christmas in Carolina. Vocals and mandolin by Darrell Bumgardner. Songs: Jingle Bells/The Gift/White Christmas/Christmas in Carolina/
Silent Night/Joy to the World/Christmas Time's A'coming/Silver Bells/Old Christmas Card/
Away in the Manger/Christmas Long Ago. Order for $5 (tax included) plus $3 shipping.
Order form here.
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CD Live at the Divide, by Stevens Mill Band.
From CD Baby: "Stevens Mill is KICK ASS FOLK at its best
featuring Songster/Guitarist Webster with Master Fiddler Glen Alexander, Bassist Mocks McCrory, and percussionist
Fingers Loelius. All takes for this disk were recorded live at The Divide in Matthews, NC July 22nd, 2006 at a
small and intimate show." This CD is available from CD baby here.
Stevens Mill Band website here. |
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CD Looking for a Novel, by Alan Barrington. Looking for a Novel is the second self-released CD
from singer/songwriter Alan Barrington. (The firstone is below.) Barrington's time has been well
spent with four tracks from this album receiving critical praise from the Suwannee
SpringFest (Live Oak, FL), Minnesota Folk Festival, & MOVA Arts Festival (Guntersville, AL),
Song Door International Songwriting Competition. He also is a regular at the Charlotte Symphony's Pops Series.
CD's can be purchased at www.alanbarrington.com. Visit Alan's myspace
page here. |
 Local Tomatoes. |
This CD contains 42 old-time fiddle tunes
(tune list here) recorded as played by local
CFS musicians at weekly jam sessions at the Mecklenburg County Market in Charlotte in 2006. Musicians include
Tom Hanchett, Mike Hancock, Martha Kiker, Mike Kowalski, Phil Lesser, Ray Owens, Jon Singleton, Harry Taylor,
Tom Walsh, and others. Highly recommended both for listening and for learning new tunes.
Order for $12 (tax included) plus $3 shipping, or avoid the shipping cost by picking one up at the Market
and mentioning this ad. Order form here. |
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Bound for Carolina. The great new album from Mock Turtle Soup.
Even more vocal harmonies,
foot-stomping old-time tunes, and a few surprises. $15. Order form here. |
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Alan Barrington's debut CD, collection of 14 original songs. A very guitar-centric album, most of the arrangements
on this group of songs are centered on his vocals, guitar, and his rhythm section of Kenny Walker/Roger Kohrs (bass)
and Jim Mosher/Jonathon Erickson (drums). Among the guest artists are guitar Steven Swinford/Joe Gminder, piano Richard
Putnam, and Jennifer Anderson/Jim Mosher/Steven Swinford with vocals. It's available on the web at
www.alanbarrington.com with audio samples. CD's are $10. |
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CD Strictly Instrumental (Except for the Singing), by Mike Hancock. On Flyin Cloud Records. It's a blend of Oldtime, bluegrass and Americana
highlighting flatpicking guitar. Guest artists include Tim Smith, Tommy Malboeuf, Danny Bowers,
Jeff Foxall, Steve Block and Doug and Taylor Rorrer. The price is $12 including shipping and folks can contact Mike by email, or by
calling 704-732-1073. |
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Rick Spreitzer's debut CD, "Meanderthal" is a "lo-fi Americana" collection of 14 original songs,
played on acoustic instruments by Charlotte artists (Mike Strauss, Steven Carpenter, Jill Lurie
and Aaron Brindle). It's available on the web on his
web site with audio samples. CD's are $12.50 shipped or $10 at his shows. |
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Susan Sherlock's debut recording of Traditional American, Celtic, and International folk on hammered dulcimer.
Susan is accompanied by Albert Dulin, Fred McKinney,
Dan Bright, and Ken Kolodner. $16.50 includes postage.
Contact her by email
or call 803-322-3256. Visit Susan's website here. |
 | Si Kahn's newest CD release, "We're Still Here,"
is a collection
of original music by one of America's most enduring folk singers, activists and Charlotte residents. This
is his 60th Birthday CD. The CD is selling for $18, including tax and postage.
Visit Si's web site to get a copy of this or his other CDs. |
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"Dirt Tracks," Rick's sophomore
collection of songs, features a dozen new songs and a fine collection of this region's artists (Dave Childers,
Cast Iron Filter's Mike Orlando and Brian Burton, Rodney Lanier, Trip Rogers, Jill Lurie, Steven Carpenter, JD Wilson,
Jon Schigoda, Joe Kuhlmann and regular sideman, Kevin Edwards).
For more information, you can go to Rick's website,
send him email him or call (704) 553-8028. |
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"Under The Winter Moon,"
featuring Susan Sherlock on hammered dulcimer with guests Albert Dulin on fiddles, mandolin, bouzouki; Dan Bright
on guitar, concertina; Henry Trexler on bass; John Trexler on clarinet.
Available at www.SusanSherlock.com. For more information, contact
Susan Sherlock by email or call 803-322-3256. |
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SHARPSICLE LAP HARP. Lightweight, 26 string, with sharping levers on C and F. Range is 3 1/2 octaves,
G to C below middle C. Natural maple made in USA. Excellent Condition, no damage, dings, or repairs.
Well-constructed starter instrument, for use as a travel harp or for therapeutic work. Weighs 4 1/2 pounds.
With full set of extra strings and knee stick.Includes Sylvia Woods dense foam black nylon custom
case with shoulder and backpack straps. Asking $450. Contact Bonnie Stewart at 704-576-7726 or
bestew@mindspring.com. |
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For Sale: McSpadden Mountain Dulcimer, hourglass shape, four string, scrolled peg-head style,
cherry top and sides and heart shaped sound holes. It comes with the original, lined hardboard case,
noter, owners manual and warranty card and several extra strings.
I'm also throwing in a NEW Korg CA-30 tuner! $350, neg. More photos available. Contact
Susan Sherlock by email or call 803-322-3256. |
| For Sale: 1990 "Hound Dog" model Dobro. With hardshell case and brass 'roller' capo. $900.
Contact Ruth Kee Wherry @ 704-794-4229. |
| For Sale: Two Antique German Violins Amati models.
Perfect condition, professionally adjusted. Your choice -- $2,000. ea.
Call Nick Lampo @ 704-527-1239 for more information. |
 | For Sale: Santa Cruz Guitars.
I am a Dealer for Santa Cruz Guitars and offer a 20% discount to Charlotte Folk
Society Members.
Call Rob Webster for a showing at 704-517-8345. |
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For Sale: Washburn DM2000 SCE Millennium. Acoustic/electric cutaway. Bought new in 2000, No. 152 of 560.
Excellent Condition, Gold Grover tuners, Equis pickup and onboard equalizer, Madagascar rosewood back and sides
Solid Spruce top, Rosewood fretboard,
Abalone inlays, Butterfly bridge, Dual jack plug ins
Asking $700. More pics available. Contact Mike Plumley at 803 548-5344 or via email at
mplumley@comporium.net. Larger picture here.
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| Banjo Wanted: I am interested in buying a fretless banjo.
Please call Louise Cafeo - work (704) 537-6044 or home (704) 532-9691. |
| Luthier: Visit Jack Coobs' web site to find out about
custom-made instruments and repair services. Contact Jack by e-mail or by
calling (704) 231-4385. To sample the quality of Jack's
guitars, click here to hear Rudy Brhel
play "The Water is Wide." |
| Banjos For Sale: I am a banjo collector who has a number of vintage collectable and entry
level banjos for sale. I am willing to sell or trade instruments. Call Tom Estes at 704 554-849 or email
me at here to see what I have available.
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| Lessons, Kits,
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| Hammered Dulcimer Lessons, rental instruments, no experience necessary
and music reading is not required! See www.Susan Sherlock.com
for more information. Contact: Susan Sherlock, by email or call
803-322-3256. |
| Visit Satisfied Mind to find dulcimer and banjo kits
for kids, how to make simple instruments, information on folk music shows and workshops with Carol
and Pat Raedy. |
| General
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 | Place Called Art Cloth. The Author of this book talks about growing up on a mill village in the heart of North Carolina.
His journey starts in 1935 and ends the the untimely death of his only son, Michael Kane Bumgardner on March 5th, 2004.
He talks about his early school days, life in the United States Navy, his family and playing music.
A story that starts with a great family, summers around The South Fork River and ends with a tear for Michael.
Order for $9.95 (tax included) plus $3 shipping. Order form here. |
| For Sale: Hand-crafted Wall Clocks: Bevel-cut in the shapes of states. The perfect gift for
the map freak! Contact Allen Cooke at 704-366-3334 or warehambr@aol.com. |
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