1 10 9 https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/e081102c7718edba4af475930d5e6136.jpg ccb54f757a547d1ccf4c34e3aec5d054 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harold Carpenter on guitar and Frazier Gills on fiddle Description An account of the resource - Event: Tuesday night jam session at Frazier Gills' Barbershop. - Throughout southern West Virginia one can find regular jam sessions, which occur in public spaces like the Sophia Fire Hall, the Coal City Barber Shop, and the Beckley Flea Market, as well as in private buildings sometime built for that purpose, and elsewhere as well. As one musician put it, "We've played on the riverbanks, we've played on the mountaintops." Musicians playing a variety of instruments assemble regularly to perform an eclectic repertoire, including as one musician said, "traditional country, bluegrass, rock'n'roll, and gospel." Frazer Gills, a celebrated fiddler in the coal fields, cuts hair in the barbershop he built beside his home in Coal City. On Tuesdays he swaps haircuts with Thurmond Walker, a barber in Beckley, who is also a fiddler. Each Tuesday night area musicians congregate at Frazier Gills' for barber shop jam sessions. This session took place in the narrow cinderblock barbershop that Frazier Gills built next to his home in Coal City. Lined with benches beneath walls spangled with decades of historical memorabilia, the shop's focal point is a single barber chair on a dais opposite the entrance. The panoramic photo of miners at the entrance to Letterbrook Number 3 was taken in 1951. The mine shut down in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carpenter, Harold (Depicted) Gills, Frazier (Depicted) Eiler, Lyntha Scott (Photographer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 30, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Park Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/a5ee19a190a4d3e6037613004452f378.jpg e5bd6110c05d5ac302ae6fbba687b95a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Franklin Adkins playing dobro Description An account of the resource - Throughout southern West Virginia one can find regular jam sessions, which occur in public spaces like the Sophia Fire Hall, the Coal City Barber Shop, and the Beckley Flea Market, as well as in private buildings sometime built for that purpose, and elsewhere as well. As one musician put it, "We've played on the riverbanks, we've played on the mountaintops." Musicians playing a variety of instruments assemble regularly to perform an eclectic repertoire, including as one musician said, "traditional country, bluegrass, rock'n'roll, and gospel." For more than twenty years the musicians in these photos have been getting together at the Sophia Fire Hall on Thursday nights to jam. Some of them have played together publicly under names like "The Harmony Sisters," "The Richman Group," and "The Country Wonders," but they also go by the name of "Papa Frank's Bunch," in tribute to Franklin Adkins, a senior musician and vocalist who also hosts a session of music every Friday night at his home in Stanaford, near New River. - Event: Thursday night jam session at the Sophia Firehouse. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Adkins, Franklin (Depicted) Eiler, Lyntha Scott (Photographer) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 26, 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Park Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/c593a81196ced4051b334cb7a0aefe5d.jpg 9125f92c80ba69e815d73a87a09dfed5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Display at the Kentucky Bluegrass Museum in the Ohio River city of Owensboro, Kentucky's fourth-largest city Description An account of the resource - Title, date, keywords, and additional description details based on information provided by the photographer. - "Bluegrass" has a triple meaning. It's a literal kind of grass, plentiful in the area's horse-breeding country and it's the state nickname and, in the meaning applicable here, it's a style of country, or roots, music developed in the Appalachian Mountain region that includes Kentucky. - Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2020; (DLC/PP-2020:047). - Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-07-14 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource James Park Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/87861d8c4832c6dd066b60ad053fd2ff.jpg 1a78404b920a80b8eec3cef1c572546a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Adrian McKee Playing The Upright Bass Subject The topic of the resource Adrian McKee Playing His Large Upright Bass Description An account of the resource Steady and soulful, Adrian McKee anchors the rhythm with his upright bass. His deep, resonant tones provide the heartbeat of the ensemble, blending power with precision. In his hands, the bass becomes more than the background—it’s the silent engine driving the music forward. Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unity Bluegrass Band Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived UnityBluegrassBand.com Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available UnityBluegrassBand.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource UnityBluegrassBand.com Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Language A language of the resource English https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/843bf9be69d1df02b8a942352b4c0d38.jpg ea8c37e73b5ea3a37ce589677e6b2f9d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bob Wills Playing The Fiddle Subject The topic of the resource Bob Wills Playing His Iconic Fiddle Description An account of the resource With bow in hand and a smile on his face, Bob Wills brought the fiddle to the heart of Western swing. Blending country, jazz, and blues, his lively playing style energized dancehalls across America. More than a bandleader, Wills was a showman—his fiddle led the charge, making every performance a celebration. Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Country Music Hall Of Fame Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Country Music Hall Of Fame Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Country Music Hall Of Fame Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Country Music Hall Of Fame Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/6de9dab5dc04917ed1e9a5201fcb8a00.jpg 97f2d150c920a28ab5b941fee0281ec7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bill Munroe's Mandolin Subject The topic of the resource A Mandolin Description An account of the resource This mandolin belonged to Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass.” With its sharp chop rhythm and soaring leads, Monroe’s mandolin shaped the sound of an entire genre. His playing combined Appalachian tradition with bold innovation, setting the standard for generations of bluegrass musicians to follow. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image of Instrument Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MandolinCafe.com Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived MandolinCafe.com Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available MandolinCafe.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource MandolinCafe.com Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource MandolinCafe.com Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/4d966e03ed4e07c2acbd01564752f6cf.png fe5bb16f4fbaa6cd3e79f64e5bbd0851 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Globe Banjo" Subject The topic of the resource Bluegrass Description An account of the resource Dominique Flemons is an American old-time music and neotraditional country instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He is a proficient player of the banjo, fife, guitar, and other instruments. Here is a handmade banjo he made from a globe and some bones along with other materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Don Flemmons Type The nature or genre of the resource Object https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/11c044cea535a75c06a6e3d5c3e44917.jpg fb8fd82df93892f2f00b1cd7f1b1fa77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Doc Watson Playing His Guitar Subject The topic of the resource Doc Watson Description An account of the resource Doc Watson (1923–2012) was a highly influential American guitarist and singer known for his flatpicking technique, which helped shape bluegrass and folk music. Despite being blind from infancy, he developed a remarkable style that blended old-time, bluegrass, blues, and country influences. His clean, lightning-fast picking and deep, warm vocals made him a favorite among musicians and fans alike. Some of his most famous songs include: -Black Mountain Rag -Deep River Blues -Tennessee Stud -Shady Grove He won multiple Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and played a major role in bringing traditional Appalachian music to a wider audience. His work continues to inspire countless guitarists today. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived NPR Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available NPR Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpg https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/a52aa602e147a2b6f07927c56a1804fa.jpg 25a5cc8af3fe5aab02baab3299d56e14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Very early photograph of Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys. Art Wooten, Bill Monroe, Cleo Davis, Amos Garren. Subject The topic of the resource Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys: Art Wooten, Bill Monroe, Cleo Davis, Amos Garren. Description An account of the resource Bill Monroe (1911–1996) was a singer, mandolinist, and songwriter who pioneered the genre of bluegrass music. His band, Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, set the foundation for bluegrass with its tight harmonies, fast tempos, and virtuosic instrumentation. He fused old-time Appalachian music, blues, and gospel into a distinct sound that inspired generations of musicians. In 1939, Bill Monroe travelled to Nashville to audition for the Grand Ole Opry after honing his skills in North Carolina. Impressed by his performance of Jimmie Rodgers’ Mule Skinner Blues, WSM radio executives George D. Hay, Harry Stone, and David Stone offered him a regular spot on the Opry. By 1943, Monroe had become a household name, reportedly earning around $200,000 a year from performances. At the time, the Opry was held at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium, but its move to the Ryman in June 1943 coincided with key changes in Monroe’s band—developments that would play a crucial role in defining bluegrass as a genre. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ryman Auditorium Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ryman Auditorium Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July, 1943 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpg Language A language of the resource English