Cincinnati Jug Band

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The Cincinnati Jug Band was an American jug band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1920s. Much of the information concerning the involved musicians' personal background is obscured; however, the group is still remembered for being one of the earliest recorded jug bands of the era. The band recorded various sides for Vocalion, Paramount, and Decca under both the Cincinnati Jug Band and as solo artists, some of which have been preserved in several compilation albums. Formed on George Street in Cincinnati's red-light district sometime during the late-1920s, the band was composed of two brothers: Bob Coleman (guitar, vocals) and Walter Coleman (harmonica, vocals). The Coleman brothers, who both originated from Georgia, became popular fixtures on the street, and were accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Stovepipe No. 1 (real name Sam Jones). In May 1928, Bob Coleman, under the name "Kid Cole", traveled with Stovepipe No. 1 to Chicago to record four sides for Vocalion Records. When he returned to Chicago in January 1929, Coleman brought both Walter and Stovepipe No. 1 to record four additional sides: two credited to the Cincinnati Jug Band and the remainder to Bob Coleman. The songs -- "Newport Blues", "George Street Stomp", "Tear It Down", and "Cincinnati Underworld"—are among the most rarest of all jug band recordings and remain prized among record collectors. Speaking on the uniqueness of the group in view of the era, Henry Vestine of Canned Heat wrote that the Cincinnati Jug B

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Anthology Of American Folk Music, Vol. 2A: Social Music

Anthology of American Folk Music

American Folk Music

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Before the Blues, Volume 1

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Rare Country Blues Vol. 3 (1928-1936)

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Anthology of American Folk Music, Vol. 2: Social Music

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Before The Blues Vol. 1

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Anthology of American Folk Music, Vol. 1-3 Disc 3

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Anthology Of American Folk Music, Volume 2: Social Music

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Anthology of American Folk Music, Vol. 1-3 (3 of 6)

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Anthology of American Folk Music (Harry Smith ed.), Volume 2: Social Music (disc A)

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American Folk Music CD 2A - Social Music

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