Record #:

12529

Author(s):

Martin, John

Abstract:

Western North Carolina is a region that is important to the development of lead guitar. Martin traces the region's musical antecedents to determine why this instrument emerged as an important one in bluegrass. The article contains the first ever biographical sketch of Stanley Brothers guitar player George Shuffler.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 56 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2009, p34-51, il, por, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bluegrass music--North Carolina, Western; Shuffler, George, 1925-; Guitar

Record #:

24139

Author(s):

Bailey, David

Abstract:

Entrepreneur, Dustin Miller, uses software and social media to sell vintage guitars.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 5, May 2011, p70-73, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Entrepreneurs; Guitar; Music trade

Record #:

26723

Author(s):

Bargmann, Joe

Abstract:

Deke Dickerson collects guitars that serve as a testament to great southern musicians and their musical instruments, including the first in his collection, a banjo from Charlie Poole of the North Carolina Ramblers.

Source:

Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 10 Issue 4, August 2016, p75-76, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poole, Charlie, 1892-1931; Music; Guitar

Record #:

26913

Author(s):

Kopp, Bill

Abstract:

Grammy winning musician, Warren Haynes, is an Asheville native and renowned guitarist. In this article, he discusses his roots and influences, his rise to national recognition, and the beginnings of the popular annual event, The Christmas Jam, which is held in Asheville each year.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 10 Issue 4, July-Aug 2016, p52-59, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music--Buncombe County; Guitar; Musicians--Watauga County

Record #:

28087

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

The Allen Boys are the state’s only touring Sacred Steel band. The Sacred Steel musical tradition focuses steel guitar being used in praise and worship songs. Steel guitar player DaShawn Hickman is interviewed and describes how he came to play the instrument and the cultural significance of the music.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 1, January 2008, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Guitar; Musical groups--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Musicians--African American