Andrew F. Boarman - Mountain State Music (JA-025)

Description: Andrew Forrest "Andy" Boarman was born in 1910 in Berkeley County in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Best known for his unusual and intricate finger-style banjo playing, Boarman also was a fine autoharp player, instrument builder, and instrument repairman. His barbershop in Hedgesville doubled as a music store and instrument repair workshop until the shop closed in 1974. Until his death in 1999, he remained active with his music and was a frequent participant at fairs and festivals across the state.

Recordings for JA025, Mountain State Music, were recorded October 29, 1977 and on May 11, 1976. Recording and mixing was provided by Bill Canady. The 1978 release was produced by Dick Kimmel for the Appalseed Field Recording Project of June Appal Recordings at Appalshop. Musicians included Andrew Boarman, Dick Kimmel on banjo, guitar, and mandolin, Rusty Williams on guitar, Keith Russell on bass, and Jim Steptoe on bluegrass banjo.

This audio collection consists of ¼-inch production masters, ¼-inch preservation masters, and vinyl production masters.