Summary The Hayloft Gang takes us back to an era when the sounds of barn dance radio filled living rooms from coast to coast, and traces the history of one of the longest running and most popular radio shows, The National Barn Dance. From the Great Depression through the hardships of World War II, this Chicago based variety show celebrated America's early country and folk music traditions. The documentary weaves rare performance footage, photographs and home movies, with first hand accounts from performers and fans of the radio show. The soundtrack features cowboy crooners, mountain string bands, folk balladeers and more.... all the while reminding us of impact and role The National Barn Dance had in shaping American music and popular culture. FEATURING: Lulu Belle & Scotty Patsy Montana & the Prairie Ramblers The Hoosier Hotshots Bradley Kincaid The Girls of the Golden West Pat Buttram The DeZurik Sisters (aka the Cackle Sisters) Slim Bryant The Beaver Valley Sweethearts Bob Atcher Captain Stubby & The Buccaneers View more details
Directed : Stephen Parry
Written : Stephen Parry Julie Englander Jeffrey Martin
Stars : Garrison Keillor
Genres : History Music Documentary
Release date : Aug 31, 2011
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official ITVS Official PBS
Language : English
Production companies : Hayloft Gang Productions
Summary The Hayloft Gang takes us back to an era when the sounds of barn dance radio filled living rooms from coast to coast, and traces the history of one of the longest running and most popular radio shows, The National Barn Dance. From the Great Depression through the hardships of World War II, this Chicago based variety show celebrated America's early country and folk music traditions. The documentary weaves rare performance footage, photographs and home movies, with first hand accounts from performers and fans of the radio show. The soundtrack features cowboy crooners, mountain string bands, folk balladeers and more.... all the while reminding us of impact and role The National Barn Dance had in shaping American music and popular culture. FEATURING: Lulu Belle & Scotty Patsy Montana & the Prairie Ramblers The Hoosier Hotshots Bradley Kincaid The Girls of the Golden West Pat Buttram The DeZurik Sisters (aka the Cackle Sisters) Slim Bryant The Beaver Valley Sweethearts Bob Atcher Captain Stubby & The Buccaneers View more details
Genres : History Music Documentary
Release date : Aug 31, 2011
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official ITVS Official PBS
Language : English
Production companies : Hayloft Gang Productions
