Bluegrass Breakdown: Peaches

It’s a deciduous tree native to northwestern China known for its tasty fuzzy fruit which made its way to France and England in the 17th century where it became a highly prized delicacy. The fruit’s succulent flesh is not only a great source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium and iron, but the inspiration for a slew of peachy keen bluegrass tunes as well. With the help of Larry Sparks, David Holt, Alan Munde and the Biscuit Burners we’ll be saluting the mighty peach.

PROGRAM PLAYLIST

• K.C. Groves: “Peach Pie” from Can You Hear It(HDCD)
• The Tennessee Gentlemen: “Peachy Keen” from Hey Mr. Train(Ridgerunner)
• Larry Sparks with Andy Griggs: “Georgia Peaches” from 40(Rebel)
• Wayward Vessel; “Peaches” from Before the Grey(Dram)
• Alan Munde: “Peaches and Cream” from Blue Ridge Express(Rounder)
• David Holt: “Cindy” from I’ve Got a Bullfrog(High Windy Audio)
• Tara Nevin with Richie Stearns: “Rocky Island” from Mule to Ride(Sugar Hill)
• The Delmore Brothers with Wayne Rainey: “Peach Tree Street Boogie” from When They Let the Hammer Down(Bear Family)
• Bill Monroe: “Peach Picking Time In Georgia” from 1950-1959(Bear Family)
• Mickey Harris: “Little Peach Tree” from Find My Way(self-released)
• The Biscuit Burners: “Autry’s Peach Orchard” from The Biscuit Burners(Indidog)
• Jeff Michael & Johnny Williams: “Watermelon Hanging On the Vine” from Memories and Tears(Flyin’ Cloud)
• The Wildmans: “Sittin’ On Top of the World” from The Wildmans(Travianna)
• David Parmley & Continental Divide: “Thirty-Two Acres” from Pathway of Time(Pinecastle)
• The Snyder Family Band: “The Peach Truck” from Wherever I Wander(Mountain Home)