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Rye Straw

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Tune Title
Rye Straw
Artist
Fiddling Doc Roberts
Year
1930
Media Source
From the Collection of John Coffey
Collections Reference
John Coffey Collection
Label
Champion
Catalog Number
16026
Matrix Number
16086
Track Order
2007.17

  • Rye Straw

    Kentuckians Roberts (1897-1978) and Martin (1900-79) recorded prolifically in the 20s and 30s, Doc's "Rye Straw" is nothing like the usuak tune by that name, but is probably something he learned from his brother, or from Owen Walker.

    Doc Phil Roberts, fiddle; Asa Martin, guitar,

    Richmond IN 1/13/30 Champion 16026

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