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victims come in all shapes and sizes. Some have heard the guys
in concert. Others have the new CD or have listened to the band
on the Web. Most have something to say about the experience. Some
have even published their reflections in newspapers or magazines.
We share the comments of Flood survivors here. We welcome you
to contribute your own words, wit and wisdom to this page. Just
drop us a line at the1937flood@aol.com.
John
Blisard,
Charleston, WV: Really enjoyed the Flood
CD. Wonderful mix of tunes. That you're having fun comes through
in the music.
Tex
Brashear,
Silver
City, NM: We had a chance to listen to your CD, and the
votes are in. Three thumbs up! (4 if you include our Siberian
Husky Zorro's paw). Even Melissa asked to hear "Sweet Georgia
Brown" a second and third time. When an Appalachian band can get
requested encores from a 20-year-old girl raised in the West,
that's an achievement! Wonderful stuff! Goes great with pizza,
too! We ordered a pizza, put on your CD and had a grand old time.
Somehow, cornbread, black-eyed peas and chitlins seemed appropriate,
but Melissa insisted on the pizza...But we really enjoyed it.
In fact, Joni took the CD to work yesterday to play in her office.
She manages an optical company, and one of her employees is from
West Virginia, and I'm sure he will get homesick.
Tim
Dahmer
of King George, Va.: "This band is great!"
Phyllis
Dale,
Winter
Park, FL: We listened to your CD five or six times in the car
on the drive home from New Orleans and loved it! The 1937 Flood
is an outstanding blend of country, bluegrass and folk mixed together.
You'll listen to it and immediately want to hear again.
Tom
Druckenmiller,
Sing
Out Magazine: "They have an obvious love for the music and
a deep affection for playing with each other. The spontaneity
of the proceedings and the fine times had by all is quite evident
and very infectious. Isn't that what entertainment is all about?
The 1937 Flood knows that quite well.
Steve
Eschelman,
WSAZ-TV,
Huntington, WV: As long as the notes keep falling into place,
the 1937 Flood won't be receding any time soon.
Phillip
"Icky" Frye.
I just wanted to drop you guys a line and say thank you for the
CD ("I'd Rather Be Flooded") and to let you know I am
honored to be mentioned on cut 13. I would also love the opportunity
to set in with you guys, we would have a blast!!! ... Thank you
again for the CD, I'm glad to see songs as these are not forgotten!!
And this band covers them well !!!
Paul
W. Hitchcock,
WMKY Program/Production Director, Morehead, Ky.:
Wow!! What a great job you did on our "Americana Crossroads
Live" show. I've heard so many positive comments on your
set. You will have to return again!!"
Bill
Hoke,
Abingdon, VA: Got the new CD last week. THANK YOU !!! GREAT COVER
GRAPHICS !! Why, down right Pro-fissional ! You sure are (and
always have been) good at choosing songs/tunes. Am very glad the
banjo plays a more active roll in the sound. Really makes a difference.
And I may never understand how Dave plays chords on an autoharp
that I'm sure don't even exist on an autoharp. Magic !! I have
been wondering what you guys could do to in a second CD that would
live up to the expectations the first CD would give a listener.
The first CD set some pretty high standards. I believe you've
done it. The Flood has maintained and in some cases improved on
a sound that was already great. You guys done good.
Patty
Jennings,
Huntington, WV: I love the new CD! I played it during our book
club meeting and everyone there liked it, too. It was perfect
accompaniment to our book discussion. I also played the soundtrack
from the Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood, the soundtrack
from Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou? and others. Anyway,
just wanted to thank you again for the CD. We will use it as staple
background music for sure.
Connie
Jones,
New Orleans, LA: "I just listened to the latest CD and I
just wanted to let you know that I REALLY enjoyed the music, keyword
being 'music.' I think that the choice of some of the 'trad' jazz
songs goes a long way in the proviing that there are only two
kiunds of music: good music and people who play good music badly,
trying to prove that their style of music is better than any other."
Jazzou
Jones,
Carmel, Maine, cruise director, The Delta Queen: "I'm
still aquiver over the great time with The Flood playing at the
landing and then onboard the Delta Queen. It couldn't have been
more fun! ... If our passenger reaction was anything like what
you experience from your regular audiences, then your concerts
and appearances must be a real blast. Thanks for bringing a little
extra cheer to our folks! Please extend my greetings and thanks
to the guys in the band."
Dave
Lavender,
Herald-Dispatch,
Huntington, WV: The band has been aging its music in time's oak
barrel like a fine bourbon, making musical magic.
LDP,
Dirty
Linen magazine: The 1937 Flood is a group of six West Virginia
pickers playing whatever makes 'em happy. That's fine by me, especially
when the mix includes old-time and hot-club jazz with some jug
band chestnuts thrown in for good fun. The group does fine versions
of "Alabama Jubilee" and "Lady Be Good." Other
covers are as diverse as "Sail Away Ladies" and "Rag
Mama."
Rusty
Marks,
Charleston
(WV) Gazette: They switch gears from racy blues to sweet Appalachian
folk music in an instant, then branch off into jazz standards.
Lee
Maynard,
Cochiti Lake, N.M., novelist: "Got
the CD. I even played it. DAMN! You'uns is plum good! Thet 'er
music jis dang takes me back ter the home place."
Steve
McKenzie,
Wilmington,
NC: Really enjoyed your CD, especially "Fair and Tender Maidens."
I live now in North Carolina, but I am from West Virginia and
this really took me back home.
Del.
Don Perdue
of
the West Virginia Legislature, Wayne, WV: HELP ME. I am
addicted to your music. The CD is TERRIFIC. It's fun, I know most
of the words to several of them (and am rapidly learning the others)
and its NOT RAP!
Peggy
Poole,
Garden Grove, CA: I've had such fun listening
to the music. Also such fun reading the liner notes and the history
of The 1937 Flood. I learned much from all the credits. "Fair
and Tender Maidens" has a very Celtic sound to it -- much
mountain music seems to. "Sweet Georgia Brown" -- I
didn't know that Ethel Wates recorded it. I've heard it all my
life and like it a lot. I remember when Ben Bernie had a radio
program when I was a child. We always listened to it. "Youser,
Youser, Youser" was one his trademark sayings. "Sally
Garden" -- I've heard this one when I attended Irish festivals,
but I did not know that Yeats wrote the lyrics. "Sunny Side
of the Street" -- another we used to sing. See all the good
memories you brought, plus what I've learn? Thanks!
Congressman
Nick Joe Rahall,
Washington,
D.C.: The music of The 1937 Flood is certainly not a natural disaster,
for it flows as sweetly and naturally as the Ohio River on a June
afternoon!"
Michelle
Russo,
Huntington, WV: If you want to be well entertained,
catch a performance by The 1937 Flood. You wont be sorry
-- these guys are great. Theres
Joe Dobbs on the fiddle, Dave Peyton on the auto harp, the multi-talented
Charlie Bowen and Sam St. Clair. Oh, and not to forget Chuck Romine.
They
are a great jug band, even if they dont have a jug. So,
if youre in the mood for cutting the rug, come see The 1937
Flood and bring your own jug. (published May 13, 2004, in Huntington's
Herald-Dispatch).
Mack
Samples,
Duck, WV: Thelma and I listened to your new CD
on the way up I-79. It's great. We thouroughly enjoyed every tune
and got lots of smiles. You guys are on your way to becoming rich
and famous... or at least famous.
David
Satterfield,
Charleston, WV, West Virginia Economic Development Office: Thanks
for the great CD. I had a chance to enjoy it this weekend. I traded
sets in the early 80s with a group (duo) 'Spigot and Plummer'and
they played a few of the tunes also. It brought back many good
memories. The group has a great sound and I'm sure it is a great
deal of fun."
Judy
Thielke,
Minnesota: Thank you for the
CD -- it's great! I brought it in to work and shared it with the
gals for some afternoon delight during our coffee break. Everybody
loved it. It's the kind of music that really perks a person up.
The band is wonderful and the Norweigians up in Minnesota enjoyed
it over a cup of cappacino this afternoon!
Helga
Thorn,
Huntington,
WV: I love your CD. The variety of tunes is a fine showcase for
your diverse talents. Keep up the good work and don't get "uppety"
when you make it big.
Sandy
White,
Huntington, WV, personnel manager of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra,
"what fun it was for our orchestra to have all of you as
are guest artists. We knew ahead of time that it would be a wonderful
evening of music. You already have your own following of fans,
and we were really happy to introduce you to our audience. I have
enjoyed your CD many times since that concert. You all represent
the very best of Huntington."
Bob
Wise,
governor, state of West Virginia: You all
are really very good. I'm taking the liberty of forwarding your
CD to Alisa Bailey, director of the Bureau of Commerce. I wish
you luck with any future recordings you do.
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