'This DVD collection presents some of the rarest footage of legendary Country Blues artists that we have been fortunate to find. The footage varies from high quality film to analog videos taped over 40 years ago. But above all the music and performances are powerful and evocative. The sounds of Skip James Bukka White Big Bill Broonzy Son House Will Shade Rev. Gary Davis and others on this 11…

A three volume DVD collection taught by Stefan Grossman.In this three lesson DVD series Stefan Grossman explores the world of country blues guitar. It is a fascinating and challenging study that covers blues folk and ragtimearrangements in the keys of A C D E and G. Each tune is discussed and taught phrase by phrase and played split screen so that you can clearly see what each hand is doing.Yo…

Description Blind Blake was the premier ragtime blues guitarist of the 1920s. His technique featured unique right-hand thumb rolls that evoked the feel of the Charleston dance-step. In this comprehensive new book/audio lesson, Woody Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of this legendary musician who has influenced generations of country blues guitarists. The three companion CDs conta…

Doc Watson was a legendary performer who blended his traditional Appalachian musical roots with bluegrass country gospel and blues to create a unique style and an expansive repertoire. His flatpicking style elevated the acoustic guitar to solo status in bluegrass and country music and whose interpretations of traditional American music profoundly influenced generations of folk and rock guitaris…