News — Old Time Music
Staff Review of "Bill Monroe & Doc Watson - Live Duet Recordings"
Posted by Andrew Small on
17 live duet performances by two giants of American roots music - need I say more? Well, I will, mainly because I have been so excited about this album since I came across it at County Sales a few years ago and my enthusiasm certainly hasn’t faded. Bill Monroe and Doc Watson are two of the greatest to ever pick and sing, and their influence in bluegrass and folk music circles is immeasurable. To hear them play and sing together in a duet setting is a rare treat!...
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Staff Review of "Bonnie Russell and the Russell Family - Mountain Dulcimer, Galax Style"
Posted by Andrew Small on
Every so often, a recording comes along that takes the listener completely by surprise, inspiring repeated listening and an eagerness to fully appreciate the character, nuance, and power contained within. Such was the case a few weeks ago when I dusted off an old vinyl LP I had recently acquired from our collection and first heard County Records' original recording of the Russell Family from Carroll County, Virginia...
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County Sales Radio Hour on Radio Bristol!
Posted by Dylan Locke on
The partnership of County Sales and Radio Bristol is a perfect match! County Sales has been delivering the best old time and bluegrass for well over 50 years and Radio Bristol is dedicated to showcasing the diversity of American roots music. Add Kinney Rorrer's extensive knowledge of the music and expect to enjoy some of the best radio programming around!