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Kentucky Memories

Music from the Hills of Eastern-Kentucky

About Me

K entucky Memories hopes to accurately represent Old-time fiddle styles from Eastern Kentucky. We plan to use Kentucky Memories as a foundation to honor many great notable fiddlers like Buddy Thomas, George Hawkins, Bob Prater, Jimmy Wheeler, J.P. Fraley, Ed Haley, and Kenny Baker.

Looking for an old-time string band for your event?
Please visit KentuckyMemories.com for more information.

We also offer services in violin setup, repair and bow rehair. Send us a message for an estimate.

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Member Since: 12/1/2005
Band Website: KentuckyMemories.com
Band Members: Michael Garvin - Fiddle
Keith Garvin - Jews Harp & Upright Bass
Philip Litteral - Rhythym Guitar

Influences: Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Ricky Scaggs, Mark O' Connor, Grappelli, Django, Kenny Baker, Ed Haley, Howdy Forrester, Clark Kessinger, Buddy Thomas, Sam Bush, Doc Watson, David Grisman, Jerry Reed
Sounds Like: Old-Time, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Hillbilly, String Band, Folk, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, Guitar, Jew's Harp

"Dunbar" Ed Haley Fiddle Tune

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"Three Forks of Sandy" Ed Haley Fiddle Tune

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Record Label: Kentucky Memories
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Kentucky Muse: Mountain Music Gathering on KET

Kentucky Muse: Mountain Music Gathering on KET Kentucky Educational TV came to JP Fraley's Mountain Music Gatherin' this past September and filmed a documentary about old-time/mountain music highlight...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:11:00 PST

New Releases from Musical Traditions Records (UK)

Check out these new releases from Musical Traditions Records:       "A selection of songs, ballads and tunes from Kentucky and nearby areas, from the collections of Mark Wil...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:15:00 PST

More Music from Kentucky Memories at Ezfolk.com

We just recently found a great new site for hosting mp3's and other media. EZFolk.com is a promising myspace-like website specifically catering toward non-mainstream generes of music such as...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:38:00 PST

Jeff Walburn and Kentucky Memories

Jeff Walburn is a singer/songwriter living in our same county here in Greenup, Ky. Not long after launching Kentucky Memories he wanted us to back him for some live performances to prom...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 03:32:00 PST

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Kentucky Memories were well received at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Renfro Valley, KY. After surprising Dean Osborne with our visit he let us officially open for bluegrass comed...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:47:00 PST

Kentucky Memories places in Old Time String Band contest!

Kentucky Memories places fourth in the Old Time String Band division at the 32nd Annual Official Kentucky State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest, Inc. held on July 22nd, 2006. See us mentioned a...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:28:00 PST

"Essence of Old Kentucky" now available on Rounder Records

We are proud to finally announce the official release of Roger Cooper's "Essence of Old Kentucky" containing 34 tracks of authentic old-time fiddle tunes with extensive 32 pages of notes inc...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Tue, 16 May 2006 01:07:00 PST

Buddy Thomas Fiddle brings $5700 on Ebay! (Item number: 7401726204)

This violin was owned by important old-time Kentucky Fiddler Buddy Thomas who died in 1974 and recorded an album titled "Kitty Puss" available on Rounder Records which states: "Buddy left be...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:25:00 PST

Watch Music Video "Katy Hill" Fiddle by Michael Garvin

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Posted by Kentucky Memories on Mon, 27 Feb 2006 03:01:00 PST

Tracklist Info for Kentucky Memories on Myspace.

1. "Katy Hill" (recorded 3/2004) Roger Cooper, Fiddle      w/ Robin Kessinger, Guitar & Michael Garvin, Upright Bass 2. "Whiskey before Breakfast" (recorded...
Posted by Kentucky Memories on Mon, 09 Jan 2006 02:11:00 PST