Cassette tape Jim Bowles, Railroad Through the Rocky Mountains recorded at Marimac Studios in Crown Point, Indiana 1994.

Born in 1903, Rockbridge, Monroe County native Jim Bowles started playing fiddle at age ten. His uncle Wash Carter taught him technique and songs. Growing up near the Carver family, Jim learned from watching and listening to them as well.

In 1937 Bowles accompanied brothers Finley "Red" and Levy Belcher to Tuscola, Illinois to appear on WDZ radio under the name Kentucky Coon Skinners. Homesick, Jim returned to Kentucky after about a month to farm, play fiddle and occasionally make whiskey. Red Belcher went on to front several bands and play at various radio stations in the south.

Radiate by Kyle Yule recorded in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

For voice and piano with chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams.
Contents: Away out on the mountain -- Columbus Stockade blues -- Daddy and home -- Don't make me go to bed and I'll be good -- I love you so much it hurts -- I'm a fool to care -- I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes -- Keep on the sunny side -- My daddy is only a picture -- One has my name, the other has my heart -- Teardrops in my heart -- Wabash Cannon Ball.

Library copy previously belonged to Drucilla Jones of Bowling Green, Ky.

Louisville native, Jordan Pendley attended WKU obtaining a degree in photojournalism. While interested in music all his life, he began writing and peforming after coming to Bowling Green. He plays guitar and harmonica. The songs have a stream of consiousness flow to them.

This CD contains Pendley's original works:

1. A Little Less Lofty

2. Itchy Feet

3. Swords and Slime

4. Appendaged Beast

5. Possum

6. Paying the Rent Through Positive Thinking

7. Your Baby is Ugly

8. Handing Out Anchors

9. My Mind It Spun

Nobel Carver aka Uncle Bozo with his five string banjo.

The Carver family of Kentucky were musically prolific. The most famous member was Cousin Emmy. Nobel, generally referred to as Uncle Bozo was Emmy's second cousin. He began performing at the age of 11 and was on the road by age 17 with his two brothers.

The group received a contract with Paramount Company in 1922. They cut a record of which included renditions of the Wreck of the Old 97, Log Cabin in the Lane, Whang Whang Blues and Timbrook and Molly.

Uncle Bozo joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1932 and traveled with several touring Opry groups. In the 1950's he could be heard on Glasgow's WKAY radio. In order to make ends meet, Carver often worked other jobs such as managing hotels or selling insurance.

Five string wood and nickel banjo made by S.S. Stewart, Philadelphia, PA. There are mother of pearl stars inlaid on the fret board and pegboard.

The donor used this banjo while playing in lecture tours. The outside of the case reads "TANDY ELLIS Lexington, KY." The case is not original.

Arthur Hatfield and Buck Creek, playing at Made to be Played exhibit at the Kentucky History Museum.

The original members of Buck Creek were Arthur Hatfield, Gary Minor, Jimmy Railey and Johnny Day. They formed the band in January 1994 and had a recording out by May. When Raily moved to Alabama, he was replaced by Ricky Burch. Eventually Amanda Everett joined the group.

Most of the members are from south central Kentucky. Gary lives in Cave City, Johnny grew up in Caneyville, Ricky is from Brunswick, Georgia and Amanda comes from Finney.

Dan Jones with Arthur Hatfield & Buckcreek, special guests Butch Robins, Curtis Burch and Ruth Burch.

Native of Rocky Hill, Kentucky, Arthur Hatfield has been playing bluegrass music all his life. He started his career with the New Sounds of Bluegrass with Jimmy Dickerson and Larry Lawrence. Hatfield played with Carl Story's Rambling Mountaineers for a time as well. In addition, he often works freelance sitting in on recording sessions playing fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass and banjo. In 1994 he formed the band Arthur Hatfield & Buck Creek.

When he's not playing music, he is building and repairing musical instruments.

Born in Africa, raised in Macon, Georgia, John Christopher Knight and his wife abandoned mainstream society when they moved to a farm in rural Kentucky. They live off the land as self-sufficiently as possible using no electricity modern machinery. Their main source of income is raising, training and selling border collies on their organic farm.

Knight began his music career when he was overheard singing and playing at a border collie trial. His lyrics reflect his lifestyle, like this verse from Don't Listen:

Yes that's a nice ring but did it really cost enough
'N that's a pretty diamon, but the one side's a little rough
Cental air in your house, runnin water in your sink
But I'm sure you can find a complaint if you'll just take time to think

CD includes songs:

1. Don't Listen

2. Race of Life

3. Just a Dream

4. I'm Ashamed

5. Buckle Down

6. So Long

7. Make Sure

8. Maybe Someday

9. A Nice Day

10. Heard a Robin

11. I Can't Hide

12. I Seen Girls

The Mighty Jeremiahs are Greg Martin, Mark Hendricks, Jimmy Hall and Jon McGee. They are a band out of Glasgow. Musicians Curtis Burch, Ricky Burch, Jon Fox, Phil Keaggy, Darrell Mansfield, Kevin McKendree, Kevin McKendree, Dean Smith, Richard Young and Fred Young joined the group on their self-titled CD.

CD contains tracks:

1. Revelator Intro

2. John the Revelator

3. Judgment Day

4. Walk With Me Jesus

5. Ain't No room in This House for Hell

6. Amazing Grace

7. That's How Strong My Love Is

8. Tell the Truth

9. Wicked Ways

10. Respect Yourself

11. I Love You . . .

12. Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego

13. Testify

14. Ole Cheap Bottle of Wine

15. Brother Can You Say Amen

16. Revelator

17. It's Been a Good Day

Cousin Emmy's songbook includes a brief biographical sketch, several photographs of her performing, with children at her kiddie show and members of her family and song lyrics. Songs included are:

1. Barbara Allen

2. Ground Hog

3. I'll Be True to My True Love - Scat Tom Kittypuss, Your Tail's in the Gravy

4. I'm a Free Little Bird as I Can Be

5. A Message to Heaven

6. Pretty Little Miss in the Garden

7. I Love My Rooster

8. Cat's Got the Measles and the Dog's Got the Whooping Cough

9. I Once Was a Sinner

Born into the musical Carver family of Barren County as Cynthia May, Cousin Emmy became well known for her music. She recorded with Decca in the 1940s and got a radio show on Louisville's WHAS radio. As the show grew in popularity she was able to move to St. Louis where Cousin Emmy appeared on KMOX. Carver also made it to Hollywood and into films such as Swing in the Saddle.

Delmer Sexton and the Rone County Bluegrass Boys, probably taken at Freeman Kitchens Music Store in Drake, Kentucky.