McCann: Branson Fiddle Contest, August 25, 1990

Part of the Gordon McCann Ozarks Folk Music Collection at Missouri State University's Special Collections and Archives. This recording includes tapes 1-2. It was recorded in Branson Missouri on August 25, 1990. Introduction of contest by M.C. Greg Stone. Introduces Beverly Cotton Dillard, clogger. Holt plays “Soldier’s Joy” while she dances. Judges play first. Bob Holt of Ava, MO, Alvie Dooms 1. "Soldier’s Joy" (in D) 2. "Oklahoma Waltz" (in D) 3. "Polk County Breakdown" (in A) Art Galbraith of Springfield, MO/ Tom Galbraith 1. "London Hornpipe" (in D) 2. "Shamus O’Brien" (in G) 3. "Billy in the Lowground" (in C) Leonard Smith of Stark City, MO/ Francis Smith 1. "New Broom" (in G) 2. "Waltz Quadrille" (in G) 3. "Bittercreek" (in G) Junior Division #1 Caleb Berkstresser, Joe Brayfield a. "Ragtime Annie" (in D) b. "Faded Love" (in D) c. "Sally Goodin" (in A) #2. Andrew Nelson of Branson, MO, Brayfield a. "Cripple Creek" (in A) b. "Over the Waves" (in G) c. "Amazing Grace" (in G) #3. Mark Penson of Desoto, MO a. "Boil Them Cabbage Down" (in A) b. "Faded Love" (in D) c. "Flopped Eared Mule" (in G & D) #4. Amos Woodruff of Marionville, MO a. "Ragtime Annie" (in D) b. "Missouri Waltz" (in G) c. "I Don’t Love Nobody" (in A) ...end Junior Division... M.C. tells difference between “Old-Time” and “Show Style” fiddling. Old time tunes developed from British Isles music. Tunes are rarely read by note but are most often learned by “ear training.” Tone is rich and clear with rhythm and timing being precise. Does not use show slides, trick tuning, or unnatural rhythm changes that might hear in show fiddling. Most important in old time fiddling: is it dance-able? ...end side 1a... Side 1b Minor League Division #1. Luke Hampton of Hillsboro, MO a. "Marmaduke’s Hornpipe" (in D) b. "Kentucky Waltz" (in D) c. "Angus Campbell" (in A) #2. Justin Bertoldie of Marshfield, MO a. "Tom and Jerry" (in A) b. "Whistler’s Waltz #2" (in D) c. "Back Up and Push" (in A) #3. Emily Longwith of Seymour, MO a. "Arkansas Traveler" (in D) b. "Ook Pic Waltz" (in G) c. "Devil’s Dream" (in A) #4. Fred Stoneking of Springfield, MO a. "Frisky Jim" (in A) b. "Bandera Waltz" (in F) c. "Walk Along John" (in G) end of Minor Division Major Division #1. Junior Merriott of Stover, MO a. "Saratoga Reel" (in D & A) b. "Tennessee Waltz" (in A) c. "Red Apple Rag" (in G) #2. Mike Yell of Prairie Grove, AR a. "Sally Johnson" (in G) b. "Dreamer’s Waltz" (in D) c. "I Don’t Love Nobody" (in A) Cont. #3. Michelle Kuhlman of Point Lookout, MO a. "Dusty Miller" (in A) b. "Sweet Memories Waltz" (in A & E) c. "Wild Fiddler’s Rag" (in G & C) #4. Kim Bibbs Latrell of Lampe, MO a. "Grey Eagle" (in A) b. "Memories Waltz" (in G) ...end side 1b... Tape 2 Side 2a Latrell cont. c. "Billy in the Lowground" (in C) #5. Buddy Griffin of Springfield, MO a. "Grey Eagle" (in A) b. "Down Home Waltz" (in D) c. "Liberty" (in D) ....end major division... Draws for winner of fiddle- Amos Woodruff Leonard Smith 1. "Golden Slippers" (in A) 2. "Rose of Ava Moore" (in A) c. "Grey Eagle" (in A) Winners announced Junior Division 1st place- Amos Woodruff 2nd place- Caleb Berkstresser 3rd place- Andrew Nelson 4th place- Mark Penson Minor Division 1st place- Fred Stoneking 2nd place- Justin Bertoldie 3rd place- Emily Longwith 4th place- Luke Hampton Major Division 1st place- Buddy Griffin 2nd place- Mike Yell 3rd place- Kim Latrell ...end side 2a... Side 2b unused 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. Branson Fiddle Contest Tape --8-25-90 Branson fiddle contest--tapes 1-2.mp3 tape 1.wav tape 2.wav