McCann: Marshfield, MO Fiddle Contest September 22, 1983

Part of the Gordon McCann Ozarks Folk Music Collection at Missouri State University's Special Collections and Archives. This recording includes tape 1. It was recorded in Marshfield and St. Louis, Missouri on September 22, 1983 and August 20, 1983. Contestant #1. Jamie Maddux- Springfield, MO a. "Bill Cheatham" (in A) b. "Festival Waltz" (in A) Contestant #2. Shawn Pittman- Springfield, MO a. "Old Joe Clark" (in A) b. "Tennessee Waltz" (in D) Contestant #3. Joel Young- Republic, MO a. "Boil Them Cabbage Down" (in A) b. "Tennessee Waltz" (in A) Contestant #4. Art Galbraith- Springfield, MO a. "Leather Britches" (in G) b. "Westphalia Waltz" (in G) Contestant #5. Otto Crites- Marshfield, MO a. "Whistling Rufus" (in G) b. "Over the Waves" (in G) Contestant #6. Leon Daniels- Marshfield, MO a. "C and A Rag" (possible alternative name: Stone’s Rag) (in C & A) b. "Curley Fox Rag" (in D) Contestant #7. Richard Lee (9 yrs. old) a. "Gavotte" (in A) b. "Cripple Creek" (in A) Contestant #8. Wayne Lawson- Ozark, MO a. "Sally Goodin" (in A) b. "Fiddler’s Waltz" (in G) The M.C. introduces all of the contestants and Gordon McCann, who seconded (i.e. played guitar with) each of them. All contestants play "Soldier’s Joy." Winners announced: 1st. Galbraith 2nd. Leon Daniels and Wayne Lawson (No tie-breaker. They split the money.) ...end side 1a... Side 1b This side of the tape is a recording of "Tex-Mex" music at a Festival in St. Louis on August 20, 1983. No more information is given. These recordings are made available for research purposes. The views expressed in the recordings are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily represent the views of Missouri State University. If you are a rights holder and need to contest the inclusion of this recording, please contact [email protected]. Some of this material may be protected by copyright law. Permission of the copyright holders is required for commercial use, reproduction, or anything beyond what is allowed by fair use. Fiddle Contest - Marshfield, Mo.--9-22-83 Marshfield, MO fiddle contest.mp3 Untitled 1.wav