Preserving Appalachian Tradition: An exploration of local folk music culture

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Title

Preserving Appalachian Tradition: An exploration of local folk music culture

Subject

Local folk music community in the Upstate, SC

Creator

Madison Butler

Contributor

Ruth Bruce, Susan Snow, Bert LaBoone, Jim Gano

Collection Items

Hagood Mill
A local historic mill located in Pickens, SC; the location of several local music events and competitions

Bruce Family Band
Two members of the Bruce Family Band, Arthur and Pelham Bruce playing at a local church

Jam Session Table Rock State Park
Jam session circles in the historic cabin at Table Rock State Park, Pickens County, SC

Bruce Family Band at Hagood Mill
Dolph, Ruth, Pelham, and Arthur Bruce pictured after jamming at the Hagood Mill Folklife and Music Festival

Heart Strings Band
A local bluegrass band, ages ranging from 58-78 years old

Generational Banjos
12 year old Arthur Bruce plays in front of crowd at Hagood Mill alongside his instructor.
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