Rural Rhythm Records is saluting the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War (1861-1865) with the upcoming release of an instrumental album titled Home Sweet Home, which contains 14 songs that were popular during the Civil War Era.
Mike Scott (producer & performer) has assembled an all star group of musicians to pay tribute to the popular parlor songs, minstrel songs and marching songs from this era, which are now known as traditional standards.
Joining Scott on this album are awarding winning players Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Tim Stafford, Mike Compton, Ben Isaacs, Jeff Taylor andScott Miller.
“I am so excited about this Civil War Era project. My own banjo heritage traces back to both of my grandfathers. Also, my great grandmother “Verdie” on my dad’s side played banjo and was born during the 1860’s Civil War period. I never had the opportunity to meet any of them, but I am proud to carry on the banjo legacy in our family”, says Mike Scott.
The songs on Home Sweet Home could be heard during the 1860’s in America’s major cities, small towns, rural areas and soldier encampments during the Civil War. 150 Years later, these American musical treasures can be enjoyed again on this special collection. These songs should not be lost and forgotten, but passed down to future generations as a part of America’s musical heritage.
Mike Scott says, “I dedicate this project to those who broke through the pages of our nation’s history and paved the way for a better America. I hope these tunes will touch you and give you a reminder of a period of time captivated as part of our nation’s journey to unity and freedom. May it bring you joy, put a smile on your face and put some ‘giddy-up’ in your step”!
TRACKS:
01 THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME
02 SOLDIER’S JOY
03 BILL CHEATHAM
04 BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
05 HOME SWEET HOME
06 ASHOKAN FAREWELL
07 SWEET LOW, SWEET CHARIOT
08 TURKEY IN THE STRAW
09 BANKS OF THE OHIO
10 CAMPTOWN RACES
11 BONAPARTE’S RETREAT
12 BUFFALO GALS
13 ANGELINE THE BAKER
14 THE BATTLEFIELD
Pre-sales for Home Sweet Home are now available on Amazon, iTunes, and Mikescottmusic.com.
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