Over the previous four shows, we’ve covered numerous innovations that helped the guitar to diversify. With episode five, we can finally address its first huge wave of popularity.

What is strange is how the guitar became the biggest thing in America because of its presumed exoticism! It’s a long story with a lot of twists and turns that we hope will explain the influence Hawaiian music had on country-western music. With this show we also reach the point where we feature the first recording with an ‘electric’ guitar, so pull up a seat and enjoy the music, along with a healthy amount of fun information.

Featured tracks include:

Drowsy Waters- Frank Ferera 

Wreck of the Old 97 – Vernon Dalhart w/ Frank Ferera

Farewell Blues – Sam Ku West

Hula Blues – Tau Moe & the Original Hawaiians

Punaiki Ea – Tau Moe

Honolulu March – Sol Ho’opi’i

Fascinating Rhythm – Sol Ho’opi’I & his Novelty Quartet

Steel Guitar Blues – Roy Acuff w/ Bashful Brother Oswald

Old Age Pension Check – Roy Acuff w/ Bashful Brother Oswald

Some of These Days – Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies w Bob Dunn

Cheesy Breeze – Bob Dunn

Ida Sweet as Apple Cider – Pappy O’Daniel and his Hillbilly Boys w/ Wilson “Lefty” Perkins

Rose Room – Derwood Brown and his Musical Brownies w/ Lefty Perkins