American Epic Blues

Early champions of Country Music - The Carter Family, Uncle Dave Macon, the Massey Family, Jimmie Rodgers and many more - have been painstakingly remastered using a mix of analog and digital technology for a hybrid sound that is simultaneously contemporary, immediate but still completely true-to-form.

The Carter Family, a family vocal group from Appalachian Virginia, were the most impactful discovery of talent scout Ralph Peer and the first vocal group to become country music stars. Apart from the beautiful harmonies that can only come from kin, Mother Maybelle Carter pioneered “scratch” style guitar picking, a clever synthesis of autoharp, banjo and guitar picking, and for years served as a matriarchal figure in the Grand Ole Opry.

As a bonus to accompany their annual calendar, Blues Images adds a disc of classic 1920's-1950's blues.
22 Songs Restored using the American Epic Sound Restoration Technique! Featuring Pre-War and Post War classics from Blues masters such as: B.B. King, Lonnie Johnson, The Mississippi Sheiks, Blind Blake, Blind Lemon Jefferson and others.
Plus 3 recently discovered songs by Juke Boy Bonner (Barner); 1 unreleased track by the mysterious Blues Boy Bill; 6 Super rare recordings by legendary Blues artists such as Joe Stone (Jaydee Short) and Mississippi Sarah.