Halloween Countdown, Day 28

[eldritchhobbit]

Today I have a special treat for you! My wonderful husband, Larry, is a son of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an Appalachian man, and during the Halloween season he swears by the melancholy tales of death, hauntings, and mystery told via bluegrass music (or should I say "boograss" music?). As with all of bluegrass, some of these songs trace their

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[homespunheart]

Spooky, chilling lyrics and beautiful voices, what could be better? Larry did a great job! Knoxville Boy and the accompanying video were beautiful! I'll hum Little Margaret all day long. This is a perfect start to Halloween week! Thank you, thank you :)

[eldritchhobbit]

Oh yay! You're most welcome. It was our pleasure. We're both delighted that you're enjoying the songs! :)

[equusentric]

YAY for bluegrass!

[eldritchhobbit]

Yay indeed! *cheers*

[litlover12]

My dad has a passion for boo -- er, bluegrass music. I'll share this list with him. Thanks!

[eldritchhobbit]

Awesome! You're most welcome. I hope he enjoys these. Thanks for passing along this list!

[agameofthree]

I've heard vastly different versions of "Long Black Veil," but I love that song. :)

[eldritchhobbit]

Yes, there are so many variations on that theme! I love it, too. :)

[ext_1452293]

DR. LARRY!! I love this post with all of my Halloween heart! What a treat. Tell him I say, "Thank you, sir!"

At the Halloween Horror Hoedown this weekend, I was introduced to Uncle John's friends' band, The Secret Commonwealth. They do Celtic/bluegrass type music and were playing around the bonfire, as they do every year at the party. Such a great experience. Anyway, they played this awesome boograss tune about a haunting legend around the Pegram, TN area: https://myspace.com/thesecretcommonwealth/music/song/the-glowin-bones-22209036-22010221

Apparently Uncle John and a friend once did a self-guided tour through Tennessee's legendary haunted places, and he has a great story to tell about visiting Craggie Hope and seeing a red glow on the tracks....

He said at that moment he realized three things:
1. Omg it's all true.
2. We might be in danger.
3. Oh those are car tail lights.

Haha!

[eldritchhobbit]

Yay! We're both delighted you like this. Larry says, "You're most welcome!"

The Secret Commonwealth is a brilliant band name. So clever. "The Glowin' Bones" is terrific, too. Thanks so much for the link! Great stuff. And all the more fun because of the setting.

Apparently Uncle John and a friend once did a self-guided tour through Tennessee's legendary haunted places

Clearly Uncle John is the coolest person ever. And he knows all the other cool people. I bow in his general direction.

he has a great story to tell about visiting Craggie Hope and seeing a red glow on the tracks....

He said at that moment he realized three things:
1. Omg it's all true.
2. We might be in danger.
3. Oh those are car tail lights.

*cackles* Priceless.

:D