The Dixieland Jug Blowers were an influential jug band that brought the exuberant sound of Louisville, Kentucky's jug band tradition to the fore of early American jazz and blues music. Formed in the mid-1920s, the group was led by the enterprising jug player Earl McDonald, who had already made a name in the regional music scene with his group the Louisville Jug Band. The Dixieland Jug Blowers fused traditional folk with the burgeoning sounds of jazz, creating a lively and unique blend that captured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

With their intricate melodies and rhythmic innovation, the Dixieland Jug Blowers recorded several tracks that would cement their place in the annals of early American music. Notable releases include classics like "Boodle-Am Shake" and "Louisville Stomp," which showcase their dynamic use of non-traditional instruments such as the jug, washboard, and kazoos, alongside more conventional ones like banjo, violin, and guitar. Although their active period was relatively short-lived, the group's influence extended far beyond their years, as evidenced by their inclusion in historical compilations such as "Backgrounds of Jazz: The Jug Bands." The infectious joy of their music continues to inspire new generations of musicians interested in the roots of jazz and the cross-pollination of American musical genres.