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Those were the days... Make yourselfat home on the frontporch and listen to some tales and songs of days gone by.

OUR BEST SELLING SONGBOOI(: An Old Fashioned Wing Ding Rural Roots of Bluegrass Log Cabin Pioneers

by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen Front Porch Songs, Jokes & Stories 14th Turn-of-the-Century MelodiesFrom parlors of the city to a rural barn Songs, Stories & History Music historian Wayne Erbsen digs deep Stories, Songs & Sayings Step inside as Wayne Erbsen takes you 48 Great Sing-Along Favorites dance, this lively collection gives the into the history of bluegrass music to on a fascinating personal journey of full flavor of America at the tum of the uncover it's true roots. Richly illustrated with finding and restoring a rare historic log by Wayne Erbsen 19th century. Played on banjo, over 100 vintage photos, the book has cabin. By a cracklingfire, you'll hear fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo-guitar, bluegrass history, lyrics and musical authentic pioneers sing ancient ballads, This book is our all-time best selling spoons and bass. All instrumental. 14 notation of 94 songs, chords, playing tips spin yams, tellta les, swap superstitions FRONT PORCH o songbook! It contains a treasure trve of tunes, 40 minutes. and historic sources for each song. and beauty secrets and cook hearthside popular 19th century American campfire 6" x 9", 180 pages. recipes. Includes over 150 killer vintage songs, hilarious jokes, wild stories, vintage 'Astonishingly good music" - Tradition photos, words & music to 19 ballads and �soNcs� photos, and even a recipe for cooking a Magazine "This book is a lot of fun and I would songs, over 100 pioneer sayings, groundhog. recommend it for anyone's library or music 6" x 9" 184 pages. JOKES {JSTORIES CD: NG-CD-114 stand" - Central Texas BluegrassBulletin You'll find the lyrics, music in standard "There is not a dullmoment to be found as ,.., notation, and chords of 48 classic melodies 'I recommend [this book] to anyone getting stories of famous Americans of yore that have traveled west with the pioneers in Southern Mountain Classics into the genre as a player or just a fan." abound throughoutthese pages" - Blue covered wagons, fought in the Civil War and BOOK: NGB-957 -CBMS Ridge & GreatSmoky Mountains Digest BOOK: NGB-955 have been played on the front porch of ISBN: 9781883206406 ISBN: 9781883206369 many log cabins. by Wayne Erbsen 16 Great Old Time Instrumentals Some of the songs in this book include A very popular and rollicking collection Log Cabin Songs "Arkansas Traveler,' 'Down in the Valley,' of classic 19th century tunes featuring by Wayne Erbsen "My Old Kentucky Home," 'Poor Wayfaring Dirk Powell on fiddle,Wayne Erbsen on by WayneErbsen banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle, Don Strange,' "Wildwood Flower," as well as This recording features the crystal clear Kick up your heels with spunky old-time dozens more. 5 ½" x 8 ½", 64 pages. Pedi on dulcimer. Our best-selling recording! 16 tunes, 48 minutes. voice of Laura Boosinger alongside the banjo, dance tunes, historic songs and ballads fiddle and mandolin wizardry of Wayne of log cabin pioneers. This recording features "An aural journeyback into American Erbsen. Like the book, this recording draws the vocals of Laura Boosinger & WayneErbsen, history''- Alexander Books 'It stands up to the best of the best" - Bluegrass UnlimitedMagazine from many of the styles that are the very roots who create magic with their old-time harmonies. of bluegrass music. 13 vocals, 2 10 vocals, 6 instrumentals, 48 minutes. "Wayne Erbsen will put you right back on CD: NG-CD-100 instrumentals, 54 minutes. the homestead's front porch" - Music Barn 'The playing is impeccable" - The Old-Time Herald

BOOK: FPS-100 CD: NG-CD-957 CD: NG-CD-115 ISBN: 9780962932793 The Outhouse Papers

by Wayne Erbsen Front Porch Favorites Country Humor & Trivia Manners & Morals of Victorian America Back Pocket Series by Wayne Erbsen The Outhouse Papers is a hoot! Absolutely Old Time funny and absorbing, this hilarious book by WayneErbsen by WayneErbsen Since it came out in 1981, includes wacky stories, strange historical The Backpocket Old Time Victorian Life, Proper Conduct & Duties thousands of people have enjoyed 19th Century American ClassicsOne of our best-selling recordings, this facts, jokes, and folkloreon a wide range of This highly entertaining and often BluegrassSong Book Songbook isSong cons ideredBook a and learned from the pages of The CD captures some favorite melodies of topics. Lose yourself in moonshine tales, hilarious book is your window into the classic. In addition to song Backpocket Bluegrass Songbook. the 19th century. Expertly played on old-fashioned marriage advice, and even fashionable world of yesteryear! lyrics, musical notation and In addition to the lyrics and melody banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, the Duct Tape Diet. Learn the lost art of Drawing on the wealth of late 19th and guitar chords, it is packed line, the book also includes guitar washboard, harmonica, spoons, jews hurling insults and making jerk coffee. early 20th century etiquette books, it hints on singing in the right chords, tips on choosing the right harp, hambone and feet. 17 tracks, all Master the secret slang of Civil War has almost 500 historic illustrations and key, singing with an key, using the capo, bluegrass instrumental. 55 minutes. soldiers, railroaders, hobos, and cowboys ... engravings. The book details virtually instrument, transposing music history, information on each and much more! This book belongs in every every aspect of Victorian life, including your chords, using a capo, song, and vintage photos. 'When you listen to it, it's like outhouse in America. 4" x 9", 192 pages. the proper conduct for courtship and plus a short history of old stepping into the past" - NTGRC wooing, spinsterhood, duties of time songs, minstrel songs, Includes 40 songs, and it even frts CD: NG-CD-007 "Wayne! Your Outhouse Papers has been husbands and wives, how to deal with dance tunes, knockdown in your back pocket! well read by all the family."- Pete Seeger a rejected suitor, manners while a tunes, ballads, parlor songs passenger on coaches, carriages, 4 ½" x 12·, 57 pages. and gospel songs. Includes single-title counter display available motor cars, steamships and street cars, numerous vintage photos. "Wayne banjo and fiddleplaying •. FREE s .... for this title with an order of 12 copies. woman suffrage,and much more. 4 ½" x 12", 57 pages. BOOK: WE-10000 Wayne Erbsen BOOK: NGB-959 7" x 10", 180 pages. ISBN: 9781883206543 ISBN: 9780962932700 are first rate. "-DirtyLinen BOOK: NGB-956 ISBN: 9781883206383 @ Nostalgic America ____

Those were the days... Make yourselfat home on the frontporch and listen to some tales and songs of days gone by.

OUR BEST SELLING SONGBOOI(: An Old Fashioned Wing Ding Rural Roots of Bluegrass Log Cabin Pioneers by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen Front Porch Songs, Jokes & Stories 14th Turn-of-the-Century MelodiesFrom parlors of the city to a rural barn Songs, Stories & History Music historian Wayne Erbsen digs deep Stories, Songs & Sayings Step inside as Wayne Erbsen takes you 48 Great Sing-Along Favorites dance, this lively collection gives the into the history of bluegrass music to on a fascinating personal journey of full flavor of America at the tum of the uncover it's true roots. Richly illustrated with finding and restoring a rare historic log by Wayne Erbsen 19th century. Played on banjo, over 100 vintage photos, the book has cabin. By a cracklingfire, you'll hear fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo-guitar, bluegrass history, lyrics and musical authentic pioneers sing ancient ballads, This book is our all-time best selling spoons and bass. All instrumental. 14 notation of 94 songs, chords, playing tips spin yams, tellta les, swap superstitions FRONT PORCH o songbook! It contains a treasure trve of tunes, 40 minutes. and historic sources for each song. and beauty secrets and cook hearthside popular 19th century American campfire 6" x 9", 180 pages. recipes. Includes over 150 killer vintage songs, hilarious jokes, wild stories, vintage 'Astonishingly good music" - Tradition photos, words & music to 19 ballads and �soNcs� photos, and even a recipe for cooking a Magazine "This book is a lot of fun and I would songs, over 100 pioneer sayings, groundhog. recommend it for anyone's library or music 6" x 9" 184 pages. JOKES {JSTORIES CD: NG-CD-114 stand" - Central Texas BluegrassBulletin You'll find the lyrics, music in standard "There is not a dullmoment to be found as ,.., notation, and chords of 48 classic melodies 'I recommend [this book] to anyone getting stories of famous Americans of yore that have traveled west with the pioneers in Southern Mountain Classics into the genre as a player or just a fan." abound throughoutthese pages" - Blue covered wagons, fought in the Civil War and BOOK: NGB-957 -CBMS Ridge & GreatSmoky Mountains Digest BOOK: NGB-955 have been played on the front porch of ISBN: 9781883206406 ISBN: 9781883206369 many log cabins. by Wayne Erbsen 16 Great Old Time Instrumentals Some of the songs in this book include A very popular and rollicking collection Log Cabin Songs "Arkansas Traveler,' 'Down in the Valley,' of classic 19th century tunes featuring by Wayne Erbsen "My Old Kentucky Home," 'Poor Wayfaring Dirk Powell on fiddle,Wayne Erbsen on by WayneErbsen banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle, Don Strange,' "Wildwood Flower," as well as This recording features the crystal clear Kick up your heels with spunky old-time dozens more. 5 ½" x 8 ½", 64 pages. Pedi on dulcimer. Our best-selling recording! 16 tunes, 48 minutes. voice of Laura Boosinger alongside the banjo, dance tunes, historic songs and ballads fiddle and mandolin wizardry of Wayne of log cabin pioneers. This recording features "An aural journeyback into American Erbsen. Like the book, this recording draws the vocals of Laura Boosinger & WayneErbsen, history''- Alexander Books 'It stands up to the best of the best" - Bluegrass UnlimitedMagazine from many of the styles that are the very roots who create magic with their old-time harmonies. of bluegrass music. 13 vocals, 2 10 vocals, 6 instrumentals, 48 minutes. "Wayne Erbsen will put you right back on CD: NG-CD-100 instrumentals, 54 minutes. the homestead's front porch" - Music Barn 'The playing is impeccable" - The Old-Time Herald

BOOK: FPS-100 CD: NG-CD-957 CD: NG-CD-115 ISBN: 9780962932793 The Outhouse Papers by Wayne Erbsen Front Porch Favorites Country Humor & Trivia Manners & Morals of Victorian America Back Pocket Series by Wayne Erbsen The Outhouse Papers is a hoot! Absolutely Old Time funny and absorbing, this hilarious book by WayneErbsen by WayneErbsen Since it came out in 1981, includes wacky stories, strange historical The Backpocket Old Time Victorian Life, Proper Conduct & Duties thousands of people have enjoyed 19th Century American ClassicsOne of our best-selling recordings, this facts, jokes, and folkloreon a wide range of This highly entertaining and often BluegrassSong Book Songbook isSong cons ideredBook a and learned from the pages of The CD captures some favorite melodies of topics. Lose yourself in moonshine tales, hilarious book is your window into the classic. In addition to song Backpocket Bluegrass Songbook. the 19th century. Expertly played on old-fashioned marriage advice, and even fashionable world of yesteryear! lyrics, musical notation and In addition to the lyrics and melody banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, the Duct Tape Diet. Learn the lost art of Drawing on the wealth of late 19th and guitar chords, it is packed line, the book also includes guitar washboard, harmonica, spoons, jews hurling insults and making jerk coffee. early 20th century etiquette books, it hints on singing in the right chords, tips on choosing the right harp, hambone and feet. 17 tracks, all Master the secret slang of Civil War has almost 500 historic illustrations and key, singing with an key, using the capo, bluegrass instrumental. 55 minutes. soldiers, railroaders, hobos, and cowboys ... engravings. The book details virtually instrument, transposing music history, information on each and much more! This book belongs in every every aspect of Victorian life, including your chords, using a capo, song, and vintage photos. 'When you listen to it, it's like outhouse in America. 4" x 9", 192 pages. the proper conduct for courtship and plus a short history of old stepping into the past" - NTGRC wooing, spinsterhood, duties of time songs, minstrel songs, Includes 40 songs, and it even frts CD: NG-CD-007 "Wayne! Your Outhouse Papers has been husbands and wives, how to deal with dance tunes, knockdown in your back pocket! well read by all the family."- Pete Seeger a rejected suitor, manners while a tunes, ballads, parlor songs passenger on coaches, carriages, 4 ½" x 12·, 57 pages. and gospel songs. Includes single-title counter display available motor cars, steamships and street cars, numerous vintage photos. "Wayne banjo and fiddleplaying •. FREE s .... for this title with an order of 12 copies. woman suffrage,and much more. 4 ½" x 12", 57 pages. BOOK: WE-10000 Wayne Erbsen BOOK: NGB-959 7" x 10", 180 pages. ISBN: 9781883206543 ISBN: 9780962932700 are first rate. "-DirtyLinen BOOK: NGB-956 ISBN: 9781883206383 @ Railroadin'------Travel the Rails in Words& Song... Old-Time lnspirationals ... "A colorfulmixture to listen to over "These melodies move, flow, and intertwine and over." -Railfan& Railroad with brightness andelegance" -Dirty Linen

by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen If you like 'Singing Rails' the book, you'll Railroadin' Songs Songs of America's Railroads'Railroad Fever' the CD includes 14 of love the CD. A talented lineup of traditional 13 Gospel Classics with HarmonyThis recording & Old Time has 13 Instruments of your 12 Gospel Tunes Played on ThisOld-Time all instrumental Instruments recording captures the the songs in the songbook, and will musicians play 14 of the well-loved songs favorite old-time gospel solos, trios spirit of old-time gospel and hymn music included in the songbook. 12 vocals, 2 transport you back in time to the smoke and fire of the railroadin' days. and quartets played on banjo, fiddle, with haunting and lively renditions of many instrumentals, 40 minutes. 14 vocals, 49 minutes. guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bass. of the classic pieces of gospel music. All of All vocals. An excellent companion the tunes are played on historic "This music is a rare treat and not easily When we listen we can practically smell CD to the 'Bluegrass Gospel instruments, including clawhammer banjo, found.When you listen to it, it's like the smoke of a locomotive." -North •,· Walne Erbsen Songbook'. 41 minutes. fiddle, mandolin and guitar. stepping into the past" - North Texas TexasGarden Railroad Consortium ,....'!}l'i��l/�"l.:.:;:!..,, 12 instrumentals, 30 minutes. CD: NG-CD-910 GardenRailway Consortium CD: NG-CD-930 CD: NG-CD-112 CD: NG-CD-111 Railroadin' Classics Cold Frosty Morning Waterdance

by Wayne Erbsen by Katie LaRaye Waldren 16 Great Instrumentals This rollicking collection of old-time railroad by Katie LaRaye Waldren & Candace Kreitlow instrumentals is sure to become one of your favorites. A Celebration of Christmas on HammeredA stunning collection & Mountain of music Dulcimer Melodies & Rythms of Nature on Hammered/LapDulcimers Performed by an all-star cast of musicians and played celebrating the Christmas season & Celtic Harp Dulcimer wizard Katie LaRaye Waldren on historic railroadin' instruments including banjo, played on hammered and mountain and expert Celtic harpist Candace Kreitlow banjo-guitar, banjo-mandolin, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, dulcimer. This instrumental recording have created a classic recording of elegantly harmonica, guitar, jews harp, kazoo, bones, spoons, of Christmas and winter favorites is energetic Irish and American instrumentals. washboard, bass. enough to warm anyone's heart. Beautifully recorded, 'Waterdance' transports Beautifully done! 42 minutes. listeners to times past and distant places All instrumentals, 45 minutes. through a blend of Irish jigs and Gaelic melodies. All instrumental. 59 minutes. CD: NG-CD-920 CD: NG-CD-200 CD: NG-CD-222 @ ® Railroadin'------Travel the Rails in Words& Song... Old-Time lnspirationals ... "A colorfulmixture to listen to over "These melodies move, flow, and intertwine and over." -Railfan& Railroad with brightness andelegance" -Dirty Linen

SingingRails Railroad Fever Hymns of the Old Camp Ground The BluegrassGospel Songbook Railroadin' Songs, Jokes & Stories Songs, Jokes & Train Lore Old Time Gospel Songs with Words, Music & History by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen Sing your heart out with All aboard! Feel transported back in Catch the fever and relive the glory over 100 old-time gospel songs. lime to the days when railroad was days of railroading! Discover This handy songbook is filled with The book includes words and king, and sing a song or two. This railroad oddities, poetry of the rails, the words, music history and music, guitar chords, vintage book is absolutely packed with songs railroad diner lingo, strange railroad chords of your favorite camp photos, song histories and humor. and lore of the railroads! laws, train heroes and villains, hobo meeting hymns, spirituals and 9" x 12", 122 pages. Includes the melody, chords, lyrics lingo and porters' secret codes. gospel songs. It includes such and history to 28 classic railroad sing classics as "Amazing Grace," "Are There is an optional music CD alongs. It isn't just songs- you'll also As with our other songbooks, you'll You Washed in the Blood?" (Old-Time Gospel Favorites) find railroad superstitions, tall tales, also find the melody, chords, lyrics "Church in the Wildwood," "If I available with the book which train wrecks, ghosts, hobos, insults, and history to 16 classic railroad Could Hear My Mother Pray contains 13 of the songs from the slang, vintage drawings and photos. songs, as well as vintage Again," "Keep on the Sunny Side," book, sung as solos, trios and 8½" x 5½", 68 pages. railroading photos and artwork "Precious Memories," and "Shall quartets on banjo, fiddle, guitar, peppering the pages. We Gather at the River." autoharp and bass. "The contents of this little book will 8 ½" x 5 ½", 64 pages. 5 ½" x 8 1/2", 72 pages. delight fans with its songs, stories, anecdotes and obscure facts ...well "A real treasure." - Bluegrass "This package will appeal to "Highly recommended for personal worth the price" - The RidingRailway Music Profiles Newsletter railroading enthusiasts" - Bluegrass and professional reference and Unlimited performance collections as well." "A real treat." - Branchline - Midwest Book Review BOOK: GOS-101 ISBN: 9781883206529 BOOK WITH CD: GOS-101A BOOK: NGB-930 ISBN: 9781883206599 BOOK: NGB-900 ISBN: 9781883206314 BOOK: GOS-102 ISBN: 9781883206260 ISBN: 9781883206567 Singing Rails Railroad Fever Old-Time Gospel Favorites Old-Time Gospel Instrumentals by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen by Wayne Erbsen If you like 'Singing Rails' the book, you'll Railroadin' Songs Songs of America's Railroads'Railroad Fever' the CD includes 14 of love the CD. A talented lineup of traditional 13 Gospel Classics with HarmonyThis recording & Old Time has 13 Instruments of your 12 Gospel Tunes Played on ThisOld-Time all instrumental Instruments recording captures the the songs in the songbook, and will musicians play 14 of the well-loved songs favorite old-time gospel solos, trios spirit of old-time gospel and hymn music included in the songbook. 12 vocals, 2 transport you back in time to the smoke and fire of the railroadin' days. and quartets played on banjo, fiddle, with haunting and lively renditions of many instrumentals, 40 minutes. 14 vocals, 49 minutes. guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bass. of the classic pieces of gospel music. All of All vocals. An excellent companion the tunes are played on historic "This music is a rare treat and not easily When we listen we can practically smell CD to the 'Bluegrass Gospel instruments, including clawhammer banjo, found.When you listen to it, it's like the smoke of a locomotive." -North •,· Walne Erbsen Songbook'. 41 minutes. fiddle, mandolin and guitar. stepping into the past" - North Texas TexasGarden Railroad Consortium ,....'!}l'i��l/�"l.:.:;:!..,, 12 instrumentals, 30 minutes. CD: NG-CD-910 GardenRailway Consortium CD: NG-CD-930 CD: NG-CD-112 CD: NG-CD-111 Railroadin' Classics Cold Frosty Morning Waterdance by Wayne Erbsen by Katie LaRaye Waldren 16 Great Instrumentals This rollicking collection of old-time railroad by Katie LaRaye Waldren & Candace Kreitlow instrumentals is sure to become one of your favorites. A Celebration of Christmas on HammeredA stunning collection & Mountain of music Dulcimer Melodies & Rythms of Nature on Hammered/LapDulcimers Performed by an all-star cast of musicians and played celebrating the Christmas season & Celtic Harp Dulcimer wizard Katie LaRaye Waldren on historic railroadin' instruments including banjo, played on hammered and mountain and expert Celtic harpist Candace Kreitlow banjo-guitar, banjo-mandolin, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, dulcimer. This instrumental recording have created a classic recording of elegantly harmonica, guitar, jews harp, kazoo, bones, spoons, of Christmas and winter favorites is energetic Irish and American instrumentals. washboard, bass. enough to warm anyone's heart. Beautifully recorded, 'Waterdance' transports Beautifully done! 42 minutes. listeners to times past and distant places All instrumentals, 45 minutes. through a blend of Irish jigs and Gaelic melodies. All instrumental. 59 minutes. CD: NG-CD-920 CD: NG-CD-200 CD: NG-CD-222 @ ® The eivil War------ Frontier Trailblazers Relive theSounds & Sorrows of theCivil War... Saddle Up and Sing a Song... "WayneErbsen sings these ballads as they "The best available source on period music would have been sung a century ormore ago. " performed in the most authentic manner. " -James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning historian -Smoke and Fire News Rousing Songs & True Tales Southern Soldier Boy Cowboy Songs, Jokes, Lingo 'n Lore Outlaw

of the Civil War by Wayne Erbsen Songs of the Wild Frontier by Wayne Erbsen

• by WayneErbsen 16 Authentic Tunes of theA Civil popular War collection of music played by common by Wayne Erbsen Ballads, Legends & Lore Ro11s111g soldiers during the war. Includes spirited rallying This bad boy book is packed with The story of the Civil War has been songs, mournful laments, popular pieces of the A great way to get the feeling of an era is 27 ballads of the Old West and passed through the generations with day and even a lively buckdance tune. Historic through its music and stories, so lake a South and comes fully equipped music- here are the songs and stories instruments include banjo, fiddle, harmonica, ride through the old west with Cowboy with the lyrics, music, chords, mid'fr11eSONGS that made history. As Robert E. Lee bones, hambone, washboard, tambourine, Songs, Jokes, Lingo 'n Lore! This outlaw lore, legends, insults, jokes, once said, "I don't believe we can have dulcimer.mouth bow, accordion and jews harp. fe�.ong,niljqy1 jp}J�J1 tJD1JP JJ � --J cowboy songbook has music in standard sayings, frontier etiquette, vintage an army without music." 12 instrumentals, 4 vocals, 45 minutes. notation, chords, song histories, and full art, poetry, wisdom and even a few CD: NG-CD-005 "'\ lyrics to 30 cowboy classics like "Bury Me lies! 8½" x 5½", 64 pages. Readers will dive into the history of -"'...... J Not on the Lone Prairie," "Git Along Little TALES . .!!.'' �� ... oj'f/,e music in the Civil War era, as well as Dogies," "Home on the Range," "Red "True stories and great picking: a learn the lyrics, music, song histories, The Home Front River Valley,""Streets of Laredo," and great combination" - Sing Out trivia, humor to 21 songs. "Rye Whiskey." It is brimming with old time cowboy wisdom, historic "An authentic collection"- Mel Bay Peppered throughout the book are more by Wayne Erbsen illustrations, cowboy insults and jokes. CIVIL than 100 Civil War photographs and 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 64 pages. 17 Authentic Tunes of the Civil War BOOK: NGB-500 illustrations. 5½" x B½", 72 pages. Better than a faded diary or a tattered photo, this fine collection captures the spirit of those ISBN: 9781883206161 "Captures the authentic feel of the old who stayed at home. Included are both Union WAR "An extraordinarily entertaining book" west" - NA/RD -Folk Tales and Confederate patriotic tunes, sentimental Songs of the Santa Fe Trail pieces, minstrel songs, popular tunes of the One of the great joys of Wayne Erbsen's day, songs of returning soldiers and run-away ''Wayne Erbsen has produced a rare books is the wealth of stories and slaves. 13 instrumentals, 4 vocals. 45 minutes. by MarkGardner TheMuleskinners piece of work- something new and background information on the songs. Songs of the & SANTA FE TRAIL fresh"- Webb Garrison, CivilWar Songs of the Wild Frontier His books read like an old friend in and the Far Westii. fl d lhc CD: NG-CD-006 These are the songs that were sung on the Santa authority casual conversation. " - CBMS Fe Trail, in the Mexican War and the Gold Rush. byWAYNE ERBSEN Performed on period instruments, it captures the BOOK: NGB-950 authentic sounds of covered wagon days. 8 vocals, ISBN: 9781883206338 Battlefield Ballads 4 instrumentals, 33 minutes. BOOK: NGB-400 ISBN: 9781883206062 "Captures the authentic sounds of the covered wagon Ballads & Songs of the Civil War by WayneErbsen days"-AFIM music MIX of the Civil War CD: NG-CD-003 Wayne Erbsen takes the listener to the very Cowboy by Wayne Erbsen battlefields of the Civil War with historic songs A Stirring Collection Played on Historical Instruments that were inspired even as the smoke of battle A stirring collection of Civil War music from both still filled the air. More than a dusty textbook by Wayne Erbsen Pierre Cruzatte sides of the conflict performed on historical ever could, these songs reveal the heart-felt Songs of the Wild FrontierGiddy-up! This rollicking recording of instruments by Wayne Erbsen, Bucky Hanks, Bob emotions of soldiers who endured America's classic cowboy songs includes songs such Willoughby and Grammy Award winning David Holt. greatest tragedy. 5 instrumentals, 8 vocals. as "Trail to Mexico," "Goodbye Old Paint," By Daniel Stosberg Featured in 'Time-Life's' History Book Club, as well 40 minutes. "TexasRangers," "Old Chisholm Trail," A Musical Journey Along the Lewis & Clark Trail as a number of other Civil War history learning CD: NG-CD-010 "Colorado Trail," "Dony Gal," "TexasQuickstep," Celebrate Lewis & Clark's bicentennial with resources. 12 vocals, 2 instrumentals, 50 minutes. "Sally Goodin," "Roving Cowboy," and more. recordings so rich and authentic you'll think you've made camp with Pierre Cruzalle CD: NG-CD-004 Included are 2 instrumentals and 13 classic cowboy vocals. 52 minutes. himself, the main boatman and fiddler with the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes 10 Love Songs of the Civil War "Wayne sings like a real cowhand" instrumentals, 5 vocals with fiddle, bones, CD: NG-CD-400 - Bluegrass Unlimited spoons, Jew's harp, frame drum, fiddlesticks, by Wayne Erbsen tambourine, deer-hoof rattles, feet, bodhran, bastringue, sounden horn. 45 minutes. These are the songs that were on the lips and in the hearts of CD: NG-CD-940 soldiers and home folks on both sides of our greatest conflict. The B page CD booklet has a brief history of each song. Instruments include 5 & 6 string banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, jew's harp, spoons, tambourine. 13 vocals, 1 instrumental. 48 minutes. "Truestories and greatpicking. " -Sing Out!

CD: NG-CD-009 ® The eivil War------ Frontier Trailblazers Relive theSounds & Sorrows of theCivil War... Saddle Up and Sing a Song... "WayneErbsen sings these ballads as they "The best available source on period music would have been sung a century ormore ago. " performed in the most authentic manner. " -James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning historian -Smoke and Fire News Rousing Songs & True Tales Southern Soldier Boy Cowboy Songs, Jokes, Lingo 'n Lore Outlaw of the Civil War by Wayne Erbsen Songs of the Wild Frontier by Wayne Erbsen

CD: NG-CD-009 ®