Description
A memoir about author Bob Carlin’s years working alongside singer, songwriter, banjoist, and fiddler John Hartford (1937-2001). Throughout his short life, Hartford was a hit tunesmith, festival headliner, and godfather of newgrass music. He also made contributions to the film and television industry.
In this engaging book, Bob Carlin offers a unique, insider’s take on the life and music of John Hartford." - Jeff Sellars, coeditor of Rags and Bones: An Exploration of The Band
Bob Carlin has authored numerous books, articles, and multiple album notes on musical subjects with a focus on historical explorations of bluegrass, country, and old-time American music. Carlin has performed, engineered, and/or produced over one hundred recordings.