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Blues musician from McCormick, SC (McCormick County). Played both guitar and harmonica.
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Produced by Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues. Mac Arnold - lead vocal/bass, Max Hightower - harmonica, slide guitar, piano, Austin Brashier - guitar, Mark McMakin - bass, Mike Whitt - drums. Features...
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Growing up in Buffalo, SC, Vanderford first learned to play the mouth harp, or harmonica, from his grandfather, who played “old mountain songs” on the instrument. Initially, Vanderford blended the...
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Drink Small is a musician who defies classification. His musical style draws from his country origins, acoustic roots, and gospel training. Known as "The Blues Doctor," for Drink music is music and...
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Audio transcript for songs on the Sugar Man album
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It all started when great-grandfather Daniel Lucas first picked up the fiddle. Daniel’s son, Jerod, was a regular guest on the WIS radio Barn Dance in Columbia during the 1940s. Daniel’s grandsons...
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A native of the upstate, Julian was born and raised near Vineland School in Pickens County. A farmer for over forty years, the Julian family is deeply rooted in old-time country music. Julian's...
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Group of musicians comprised of Will Julian, Jep C. Elrod, Roy Elrod, Frank Julian, and Luther Norton. This recording was made at the Seneca Library in Seneca, SC (Oconee County).
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Pat Ahrens has dedicated over 40 years of her life to supporting South Carolina’s rich folk heritage by promoting bluegrass, old time country and gospel music.