These young folks (at the time) made their impressive mark on the bluegrass scene during the 70's. Playing pretty much the fastest, tightest and remarkably original compositions heard in decades. Well worth the listen to get your blood and adrenaline pumping! 

A-1. Big Ben
A-2. Shot From Guns
A-3. Cedar Hill
A-4. Armadillo Breakdown
A-5. Trouble Among The Yearlings
A-6. Powwow The Indian Boy
A-7. The Old. Old House

Country Cooking - Bluegrass Instrumentals

After gaining the ability to fall asleep standing up, John Estes gained the nickname Sleepy that stuck with him. With cries of despair and lyrics of sadness, mixed with his unique blues guitar playing and distinctive voice, Sleepy John Estes is one of the kings of the blues.

A-1. Down South Blues
A-2. Stop That Thing
A-3. Somebody Baby Blues
A-4. Married Woman Blues
A-5. Vernita Blues
A-6. Need More Blues


"Sleepy" John Estes - Down South Blues - Side A

Recorded by Mike Seeger in 1962, this vinyl showcases some of the best fiddlers around at the time. The Old Time Fiddlers Converntion was set up in 1924 and continues to run this day. Quite a rare vinyl to find this is definately one to listen to!

A-1. Uncle Charlie Higgins - Blackberry Blossom
A-2. the Old Timers - instrumental
A-3. A.L. Hall Band - Old Richmond
A-4. Charlie Knight & His Country Music Boys - River Stay Away From My Door
A-5. Red Parham & The Haywood Country Ramblers - Lost John
A-6. Brush Mountain Boys - Hitch-hickers Blues
A-7. Yadkin County Ramblers - Whoa Mule
A-8. Grandma Davis from Roaring River - May I SLeep In Your Barn Tonight
A-9. Laurel River Band - I Shall Not Be Moved
A-10. The Old Timers - Sally Ann

The 37th Old-Time Fiddlers Convention - Various Artists - Side A

Joe & Jenette are the children of the original Carter family. Carrying on their parents music, as well as adding some of their own, on this record they use the actual instruments used by A.P. & Sara Carter on the original Carter family recordings in the 20's and 30's.

A-1. Curtains Of Night
A-2. Will You Miss Me
A-3. Im Going Home
A-4. Lonesome Blues
A-5. Farther On
A-6. Kitty And I

Joe & Janette Carter - Side A

This record was recorded in 1962 in the living room of Mike Seeger. Featuring a handful of traditional, originals &amp; re-arrangements, this record is a classic to listen to. Another gem of the Folkways label.
A-1. Richmond Cotillon
A-2. The Baldheaded End Of A Broom
A-3. Sad And Lonesome Day
A-4. Lord Thomas
A-5. Oh My Little Darling
A-6. Bonaparte's Retreat
A-7. Frankie
A-8. Will The Weaver
A-9. Rollin' On
A-10. Handsome Molly


Mike Seeger - Old Time Country Music - Side A

Another classic from Doc Watson, on this Lp he is accompanied by the majority of his family providing back-up and vocals. The Watson repertoire includes not noly family songs passed down generations, but also songs picked up from everywhere else. Radio, records, live performances etc.

A-1. Ground Hog
A-2. Every Day Dirt
A-3. Bonaparte's Retreat
A-4. The House Carpenter
A-5. I'm Troubled
A-6. Your Long Journey
A-7. When I Die
A-8. The Train That Carried My Girl From Town

The Doc Watson Family - Side A

Lassoo brings you the best in Folk/Blues/Bluegrass and Old-Time music. Recorded digitally straight from the original vinyls, Lassoo gives you the opportunity to listen to this music as it would have been heard when first recorded. Ranging from common to rare in terms of availability, you wont be able to hear these records/LP's anywhere else unless owning the actual original. Yeeeehaw!

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