#howard armstrong

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LOUIE BLUIE Clip (1985) - The Criterion Collection

CRUMB director Terry Zwigoff's first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America.

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Louie Bluie(1985)

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wrap your troubles in dreams x howard armstrong, ikey robinson, ted bogan

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Johannes Waechter Pop culture critic at Süddeutsche Zeitung, Munich @jowaechter

Martin, Bogan & Armstrong - "Lady Be Good"

This is the opening track from Martin, Bogan & Armstrong's debut LP Barnyard Dance, released by Rounder Records in 1972. It's a reworking of the old Gershwin tune in string band style, with fiddle, mandolin and a bluesy vocal. When I first listened to it, it reminded me of Buena Vista Social Club. The style of music is different, but it has the same laid back vibe, masterful musicianship and air of melancholy simmering underneath the music. The story behind the record is also kind of similar. Howard Armstrong, Carl Martin and Ted Bogan already performed together in the '30s, but then left the music business for many years, before Rounder Records restarted their career when all of them were well over 60 years old. They were one of the last black string bands and played not only blues, but also old-time fiddle tunes and jazz standards. Howard Armstrong performed right up to his death in 2003 and is even the subject of a documentary by Terry Zwigoff (Cheap Suit Serenaders/Crumb). It's called Louie Bluie and I've already ordered a copy.

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