Jim Kweskin

Jim Kweskin
Born: Jul 18, 1940 in Stamford, CT
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Genre: Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk
Styles: Jug Band, Folk Revival, Old-Timey, Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk, Rock & Roll, Neo-Traditional Folk
Biography: The fun side of folk music was explored by the Jim Kweskin Jug Band. During the five years they were together, the group successfully transformed the sounds of pre-World War II rural music into a springboard for their good-humored performances.

A communal-like musical ensemble, the Kweskin Jug Band

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Unblushing Brassiness
Released: 1963
Label: Vanguard
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Before groups like the Jim Kweskin Jug Band arrived on the scene, folk revival performers came in two varieties. First, there were the popular folk groups like the Kingston Trio and the Brothers Four who ...Read full review
See Reverse Side for Title
Released: 1967
Label: Vanguard
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Fans inevitably prefer this version of the band, with banjo whiz Bill Keith on hand, fresh out of his stint as a bluegrass boy for Bill Monroe. Former member Mel Lymon was out of the picture, off to the ...Read full review
More Jim Kweskin albums: Main Albums (17), Compilations (4)
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