Rare and unique 35mm trailer found in a basement in LaFollette, TN. East Tennessee’s own Mack Jeffers and his Fiddlin’ Farmers sprang from Scott County, Tennessee, moving up north to play on the radio. Several in the band returned home to East Tennessee after the band split up. This unique 1939 nitrate reel was shown in local movie houses to advertise the band’s upcoming appearance at that venue. This film remained unseen for 70 years until transferred by TAMIS engineer Larry Odham, This is all that remains of the Fiddlin’ Farmers legacy.

Great photo scanned from a 1950s extended play 45 rpm found at Mckays Book Store. The Tops label featured substandard sound-a-like versions of hit tunes sung by unknowns. The discs were sold at a much cheaper priced than the major labels, and could be found in drugstores, supermarkets, and Woolworth 5 and 10 Cent shops!

A dark and rainy ole weekend. I made a quick trip over to the Fellini Kroger for some eats, briefly ducking into the Goodwill next door. Stunned to discover a rare 1960 Chet Atkins LP I had never even heard of! 50 cents worth of greatness! Best yet..it’s all serious and swinging jazz from the Nashville A Team. Ever wonder what the country cats played after-hours? Tune into the “Quiver” this Thursday eve for a listen!

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