Vintage Old-time

Vintage old-time music is a genre deeply rooted in the rural American folk tradition, encapsulating an era of authentic storytelling and raw musicianship that harkens back to the early 20th century. Its sound is characterized by a blend of string-based melodies driven by banjos, fiddles, and guitars, with rhythms reminiscent of Appalachian and Southern dance music. The genre's artists, such as Fiddlin' John Carson and The Skillet-Lickers, often convey the struggles and joys of everyday life through a combination of instrumental virtuosity and earthy, nasal vocal tones. Unfiltered emotions are delivered with an organic, porch-side aesthetic, providing listeners with a direct and unpolished musical experience. It's this unadorned sincerity and connection to a bygone era that marks the enduring appeal of vintage old-time music.

Latest Vintage Old-time Release
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Country Classics
Album - 14 Tracks - Released June 23, 2025
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Bascom Lamar Lunsford
Eck Robertson
Fiddlin John Carson
The Skillet-Lickers
Riley Puckett
Dick Justice

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