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A song from "Are We Ready for the Calling".Bill Wells
In December of 1985, Bill Wells – a retired Navy man and musician raised in the coal-mining region of southwestern Virginia – opened Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Music Shop in West Columbia. He immediately posted newspaper ads for bluegrass music jam sessions that were the start of what has become a tradition at 710 Meeting Street.
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Bill Wells & the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass Audio Transcripts
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Produced by Bill Wells. Bill Wells - Guitar & Lead Vocal, Virgil Harrison - Fiddle & Vocal, John Cheney - Lead Guitar, Andy Cartoun - Banjo, Bobby Kay - Bass.
Bill Wells Photos | Digital Traditions
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In December of 1985, Bill Wells – a retired Navy man and musician raised in the coal-mining region of southwestern Virginia – opened Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Music Shop in West Columbia. He...
Cotton Eyed Joe | Digital Traditions
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A song from "Goin' to Rocky Island" by Bill Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass.
Don't Think of Me Unkind | Digital Traditions
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A song from "Goin' to Rocky Island" by Bill Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass.
Fire on the Mountain | Digital Traditions
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A song from "Bill Wells & the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass".
Goin' To Rocky Island Audio Transcripts
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PRODUCED BY Old Homestead Records, 1984. Bill Wells - rhythm guitar & lead vocals. Born in Cromona, Kentucky, Wells and his family moved to Norton, Virginia, when Bill was six months old. At the age...
