I want to do my part to promote the culture of Appalachia because I feel strongly that that is where our future lies. I also know that it has so much to offer the whole world. Periodically, I have decided to post links for various Appalachian artists, musicians, storytellers, writers, etc… for your pleasure. I will always be sure to include links for both adults and children. This is the first of this type of post. Let me know if you have any questions, or would like to see more of the same.
Visual Arts:
- Pam Oldfield Meade – www.pamoldfieldmeade.com (very unique style, does both large and small scale work)
- Angelyn Debord – www.geocities.com/mtnstories (lovely whimsical style, reminiscent of impressionists, like a mountain fairytale – Angie is also a writer and master storyteller)
- John Haywood – www.haywoodart.com (yeah, my hubby, but I believe in what he is doing and truly respect and value his artwork outside of the realms of marriage)
For the Kids:
- Mitch Barrett – http://southernartistry.org/Mitch_Barrett (I Ain’t Lyin’ I’m Tellin’ A Story is a great CD for car rides and bedtime. Not only will the kids love it, the parents will too. Mitch is also a musician and does music for both kids and adults.)
- A is for Appalachia – http://lindahagerpack.com (beautiful children’s book for all ages. If you want to teach your child about the culture of Appalachia, you need this book.)
- American Folk Songs for Children by Mike and Peggy Seeger – www.amazon.com/American-Songs-Children-Peggy-Seeger/dp/B0000003EU (traditional children’s songs that are so easy to learn)
Real Traditional Old-Time Mountain Music: (before Bluegrass)
- George Gibson – www.banjohistory.com (Gibson is a treasure to the old-time music world. He is a banjo historian and player of the old-time style prominent in the mountains of eastern Kentucky prior to the introduction of Bluegrass picking.)
- Brett Ratliff – www.brettratliff.com (wonderful old-time banjo player and singer from Van Lear, Kentucky)
- John Haywood – www.haywoodart.com (my hubby again, and a very committed old-time banjo player and singer.)
I hope you enjoy exploring these links. Let me and the talented folks know what you think.
A Mountain Mama - East Kentucky Gal 
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March 28, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Rebekah
Just a thought – it may or may not work – but I think in order for the links to work you need to add http:// in front of them. Hope this helps.
March 28, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Rebekah
Ok, I’m a little slow. I see now that you did do that with some of the links. Maybe it is something in your blog settings.
March 28, 2009 at 6:09 pm
eastkentuckygal
Yeah, I can’t figure it out. On some of my posts they are clickable and on some they are not. If readers like posts like this, I might also include them in a list of links on my main page.
March 29, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Marge Fulton
Not sure why Kelli. The blogger interface I use has a couple of pop up windows that walk you thru this process. Your blog looks good as a red robin. You are free to connect to either hazardgal page, when you figure it out. Visit often too.
http://www.hazardgal.com
http://www.hazardgal.blogspot.com
Suddenly it’s like the world is in the palm of our hands.
Marge
August 28, 2009 at 1:33 am
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