Merle Travis – Dapper Dan from Dixieland
A priceless film about a “living legend” behind the spotlight, where the sound of guitar and a slice of peach pie blend in the warmth of friendship. In 1981, at…
A priceless film about a “living legend” behind the spotlight, where the sound of guitar and a slice of peach pie blend in the warmth of friendship. In 1981, at…
A bright summer afternoon on the porch, where two “veterans” of the guitar world poured their hearts into the most simple and heartfelt melodies. In the world of guitar lovers,…
When Old Melodies Create Timeless Class – Merle Travis and a Symphony of Kindness In the flow of American music history, there are artists whose names have become adjectives to…
A Timeless Serenade from the Queen City: How the Virtuosic Strings and Playful Wit of Merle Travis Captured the Heart of a Resilient Generation. The soft crackle of a needle…
Merle Travis and “What A Shame”: A Love Song of Understanding and a Journey Through Centuries In the treasure trove of country music, there are songs that don’t need fanfare…
Merle Travis and “Lawdy, What A Gal” (1947): The Elegant Love Song of the Wild West Guitar “Wizard” In the flow of 1940s Country music, there were artists who not…
Merle Travis and “Divorce Me C.O.D.”: A Breakthrough Hit That Dominated the Charts for 14 Weeks In the golden age of post-World War II music, there were songs that not…
Merle Travis and “House of David Blues”: When the Master Who Created the Way the World Plays Guitar “Pours Out His Heart” In the history of American music, there is…
When a Guitar Master Transforms Country Melodies into Witty Conversations In the treasure trove of American folk music, few artists possess the ability to combine masterful guitar technique with charming…
Merle Travis and “Lost John”: Legendary Fingerstyle Music Shakes the Porter Wagoner Show Stage In the world of Country and Western music, Merle Travis’s appearance on the acclaimed television show…