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From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us. -- A Scottish prayer

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Below are links that may be of interest to dulcimer players and folk enthusiasts.

 ACOUSTIC CAFE with Rob Reinhardt -- This syndicated radio program, heard locally on WEVL (89.9), highlights acoustic musicians.

AMERICAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY

AMERICAN FOLK LIFE CENTER -- Library of Congress -- You will spend hours here looking at and listening to the vast collection of music and history.  See also online collections.

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC EDUCATION

THE BLUZ BOYS -- Steve Newman is a talented local guitarist.  He plays on my CD, The Water is Wide.  He also plays with Joyce Cobb, The Bluz Boys, and various other local and national acts.  In addition, he is a talented luthier who is well known for his ability to professionally repair instruments of all kinds.

BETTY DAWSON DULCIMERS -- Betty Dawson is a local performer and instructor for hammered dulcimer.  She plays with me on The Water is Wide CD, and is the local dealer for Masterworks Hammered Dulcimers.

BOOGERTOWN GAP - Old time music in Sevier County by Keith Watson and Ruth Barber.  CDs are available, just click here for the store.

DULCIMER PLAYERS NEWS -- The #1 "must have" subscription for dulcimer players of all levels and musical interests.  Atricles, CD reviews, festivals and more.

EVERYTHING AUTOHARP

EVERYTHING DULCIMER

EZFOLK

FIDDLER'S GREEN MUSIC SHOP

HILLTOPPERS -- This Chattanooga group of players is a great ensemble of players and instruments.  They are available to play for events in and around the Chattanooga area.

JEANNE FINAN BLOG -- Jeanne Finan is an Epicopal priest and a longtime friend.  She is one of the most warm, engaging and spiritual people I have ever known.  Her blog includes her spiritual observations and sermons.-

FOLKJAM

GILA MOUNTAIN DULCIMERS -- Kerry Coates builds mountain dulcimers, many with Southwestern themes, and the website contains lots of great resource information for those who love the mountain dulcimer (and pekingese!).

HUMANITIES TENNESSEE

JONES,SUSAN - HANDCRAFTED METAL JEWELRY

LITTLE ROCK GETAWAY -- Annually in August -- Presented by The Arkansas Dulcimer Society

McKINNON, RANDALL -- guitarist/singer in Colorado for over 20 years.  A fabulous musician and is now entering the dulcimer community.

CARLA MAXWELL -- Carla's personal site with information about her musical journey.

MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS -- A variety of instructional materials for all instruments.

MEMPHIS ACOUSTIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION (MAMA)

MEMPHIS AREA BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION (MABA)

MEMPHIS DIRECTORY

OLD TIME MUSIC

OZARK FOLK CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR

PAPAW'S DULCIMERS -- Operated by builder Bill Rich, these dulcimers have a great feel and sound.  Check out the professional model that includes a possum board that really boost the sound of the instrument and looks great, too!

PICKIN' POCKET VESTS - Vests for everyone's needs in fabric to order by Pam Norton of Wetumpka, AL.

BARBARA RENFROW -- home-based leisure travel business

RITCHIE, JEAN

SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE & CULTURAL HERITAGE

SPRINGFED RECORDS -- Look here for great old time recordings.  Located at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy, Woodbury, TN 37190; 615-563-ARTS.

SUGAR IN THE GOURD

3-STRING GUITAR -- John McNair's site that tracks the 150-year history of the development and evolution of the three string guitar.

WEVL MEMPHIS -- On the dial at 89.9 -- Memphis only volunteer-operated, listener-supported radio station with an eclectic assortment of programs including folk, bluegrass, Celtic, acoustic and old time music.  Includes sydicated programs such as Midnight Special, E-town, and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. 

WOOD-N-STRINGS DULCIMER SHOP -- Mike and Connie Clemmer operate this dulcimer shop nestled in the foothills of the Smokies in Townsend, TN.  Mike is a great builder and both are wonderful players.

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