Hamper McBee Cumberland Moonshiner
The Prestige Folklore Recordings SFR-107 BUY HERE
“These recordings offer an intriguing window into Hamper McBee’s earlier life, before he had the mustache. Overall, they remind me that Hamper was a character first and a singer second. But he sure was a good singer, with a resonant, growling baritone and natural instincts.” - Robert Cogswell, Nashville 2010 (From the Liner Notes) Originally released as a Prestige Folklore LP in 1964, Cumberland Moonshiner features a great traditional ballad singer early in his career. From Altamont, Tennessee. Ably is accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Guy Carawan and offers traditional ballads, modern folk songs, and original tunes and memories of the moonshine trade.
Produced by Evan Hatch
Mastering by Martin Fisher, Center for Popular Music
Graphic Design, Sharisse Steber
Originally release on Prestige Folklore Lp 14008
Hamper McBee, vocals
Guy Carawan, banjo, 6 and 12-string guitar