MEDICINE SHOWS

A feature of life in the rural, mountain, and backwoods areas of the U.S.A., the so-called "physick" wagon was a familiar sight as late as the 1930s. 

Many a black and Country performer served his apprenticeship working to help a quack sell his medicines to unsuspecting people. 

The "doctor" used song and dance men to attract and hold a crowd; in addition, some of the performers helped mix the "medicines" and sell them. 

Arnold Shaw - American Dictionary of Pop / Rock.

MY MUSICAL LIFE
By Carl P. McConnell

Mabel McConnell talks about the Carter Family, Doc & Carl,
The Original Virginia Boys and the early days of radio.

• ALABAMA MUSIC
• ARKANSAS MUSIC
• FLORIDA MUSIC
• GEORGIA MUSIC
• KENTUCKY MUSIC
• LOUISIANA MUSIC
• MISSISSIPPI MUSIC
• NORTH CAROLINA MUSIC
• SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC

Fowl Ball: An impressive flock of local and international showbirds gathered recently for an impromptu musical performance at the James D. Martin Wildlife Park in Gadsden, AL. You are cordially invited to watch.