The Ninetree Stumblers, an Old-Time String Band from Bristol, UK, present an hour of vintage recordings and live studio takes, plus news and discussion of the American folk scene in the UK.
Come with us on a trip to the North of England as we visit Gainsborough Festival armed only with every instrument we could pack in the car and a bottle of whisky from Aldi.
This month, Liam, Dan, and Ruth share the results of their Christmas research homework, make up some news, and contemplate Dan's impending move (which is not to a water tower).
Also: hot debate on 19th century paving options, fidodeling, and Jeremy Corbyn's questionable sponsorship deals of the 1930s.
The Ninetree Stumblers, an Old-Time String Band from Bristol, UK, present an hour of vintage recordings and live studio takes, plus news and discussion of the American folk scene in the UK. This edition presents a variety of seasonally-appropriate tracks and offers an answer to the question on everyone's lips: 'What do The Ninetree Stumblers want for Christmas'?
This month, the Ninetree Stumblers are celebrating all the best flubs of the past, and adding a few of their own. We also see the return of their favourite game in a new format: "Old Time Fiddler or Professional Wrestler?". Plus, live thumb wrestling!
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Greek fiddling, Mariachi bands, French-Canadian stomping and more as The Ninetree Stumblers explore recorded music of the early 20th Century beyond the borders of the USA.
Ruth talks with Reeb and Nadine of the Foghorn String Band (with small pal, Rosa, in the background) about encountering Cajun music in Alaska, and Liam gets to play some Hawaiian steel guitar.
The Stumblers return with an episode dedicated to the original tracks that inspired their debut album, "Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order". Which, by the way, you can find at www.ninetreestumblers.co.uk!
The Ninetree Stumblers, an Old-Time String Band from Bristol, UK, present an hour of vintage recordings and live studio takes, plus news and discussion of the American folk scene in the UK. This month, we follow a festive theme of 'Food and Drink', and Ruth makes us guess the lyrics from some indecipherable old gospel recordings.
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The Ninetree Stumblers, an Old-Time String Band from Bristol, UK, present an hour of vintage recordings and live studio takes, plus news and discussion of the American folk scene in the UK. This edition discusses the influence of Hawaiian slide guitar on early country music, and sees the introduction of the sure-to-be-classic game "Old Time String Band or Minor League Baseball Team?". Plus, we check in for a weather forecast from the Skillet Lickers.
All music is Public Domain / Traditional, performed live or from historical recordings. More: www.facebook.com/ninetreestumblers www.ninetreestumblers.co.uk