A live tribute to the Anthology of American Folk Music, The Harry Smith Connection was recorded at the Barns of Wolf Trap in October, 1997. Celebrating the diversity of the Anthology, this CD features a wild mix of styles from gospel to blues, Cajun, country, and jug band. Performers include Roger McGuinn, Jeff Tweedy, Dave Van Ronk, John Sebastian, Toshi Reagon, Ella Jenkins, The Fugs and more. Extensive notes, discographies, and photographs are included....INSTRUMENT(S) Accordion, Banjo; Fiddle; Guitar; Harmonica; Mandolin; Percussion instruments; Piano... Produced by Pete Reiniger, Jeff Place and Bob Santelli, and annotated by Jeff Place and Bob Santelli.
19 Songs
- Roger McGuinn, Jeff Tweedy And Jay Bennett: EAST VIRGINIA BLUES
- Ethel Caffie-Austin: I'M ON THE BATTLEFIELD FOR MY LORD
- John Jackson (4): JOHN HENRY
- Greg Hooven String Band: A LAZY FARMER BOY
- Lonnie Pitchford: OLD DOG BLUE
- The New Lost City Ramblers: HOME SWEET HOME
- Ginny Hawker: THE BUTCHER BOY
- Ethel Caffie-Austin: JOHN THE REVELATOR
- Peter Stampfel HIS TAPES ROLL ON
- John Sebastian And The J Band With Geoff Muldaur: MINGLEWOOD BLUES
- Ella Jenkins: THE COO COO BIRD
- John Jackson (4): FRANKIE AND JOHNNY
- Roger McGuinn, Jeff Tweedy And Jay Bennett: SUGAR BABY
- Balfa Toujours: LE VIEUX SOULARD ET SA FEMME
- Dave Van Ronk: SPIKE DRIVER BLUES
- Greg Hooven String Band: DARLING COREY
- Toshi Reagon: THE COO COO BIRD
- Jeff Tweedy, Roger McGuinn And Jay Bennett: JAMES ALLEY BLUES
- The Fugs: NOTHING
