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# Southwest Shuffle ↠ PDF Download by * Rich Kienzle eBook or Kindle ePUB Online free. Southwest Shuffle During the '30s and early '40s, hundreds of thousands of "Okies," "Arkies," and other rural folks from around the Southwest resettled in California, in search of work. After World War II, these styles rocked country music, leading to the innovations of '60s performers like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard in creating the so-called "Bakersfield Sound." These stories are based on original interviews and archival research by one of the most respected writers on this period of country history. Southwest
| Title | : | Southwest Shuffle |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.77 (926 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415941024 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
country and western music. A fine piece of cultural journalism about a powerful engine of music and poetry.–Michael Pakenham, The Baltimore SunKienzle, with the gift of a storyteller combined with the details of a professor's research, shows off our state's music roots in his book Southwest Shuffle, a must for anyone interested in the annals of country and Western music, a link to rock 'n roll, swing and rhythm and blues styles that owe a lot to country boogie.–Daily OklahomanKienzie has put together an absorbing and eminently readable account of an important period of music history that's often overlooked, filled as it is with engaging stories and personali
He served as contributing editor to Country Music Magazine, has contributed to dozens of journals, and served as researcher, editor and principal writer for The Comprehensive Country Music Encyclopedia (Times Books, 1994). He lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. . He has annotated over 200 albums, and has been an historical commentator on several Nashville Network documentaries. Rich Kienzle is a well-k
Nice history of an important but sometimes overlooked part of American music Tony King A good read on western swing and honky-tonk history. Learning a lot about the more obscure history of this important contribution to American music.. "southwest shuffle" according to Hugh Mathews. great book.Great book. I buy all books Rich writes. The only writer that does his research about guitar players. He always gives credit to other authors when he quotes their material.. A fascinating survey of the pioneers of honky-tonk Midwest Book Review Southwest Shuffle by Rich Kienzle is a fascinating survey of the pioneers of honky-tonk, Western swing and country jazz music considers the evolution of musical styles and talents alike, from swing fiddler Spade Cooley to country musician Willie Nelson. The focus on musician interactions, collaborations and influences across genres is particularly insightful and rich in this fine history.
During the '30s and early '40s, hundreds of thousands of "Okies," "Arkies," and other rural folks from around the Southwest resettled in California, in search of work. After World War II, these styles rocked country music, leading to the innovations of '60s performers like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard in creating the so-called "Bakersfield Sound." These stories are based on original interviews and archival research by one of the most respected writers on this period of country history. Southwest Shuffle documents an important period in country music history. Kienzle writes in a vibrant style, reflecting his long-time love for these musical styles.. A country music scene quickly blossomed there, with performers playing Western Swing, Cowboy, and Honky Tonk country
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