Treats from the Woods

Halloween Treats from the Woods

We’ve pulled together a few videos from our archives that you may enjoy: Van Colbert playing the traditional murder ballad, “Pretty Polly,” Mary Lomax singing one she learned as a kid, “The Devil Song,” and Packway Handle Band from a Halloween concert at the historic Georgia Theatre before it burned down.
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New Website for Robyn Chapman’s Nail Art

New Website for Robyn Chapman

As big fans of Robyn Chapman’s nail relief and mixed media artwork — and of the man himself — we are honored to present his new online portfolio. With over 80 works showcased, there’s something for everyone! (Millbillys will recognize several pieces featured on Powder Mill’s album art and music videos.) Hear what he has to say about his materials, tools, and techniques…
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Explore our National Parks

ONSR Round Spring Cave

Round Spring and Cave is a part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Take a few minutes to see the spring and tour the cave with interpreter Bill O’Donnell in our third video for the National Park System. (Did you miss Big Spring or Alley Spring and Mill? — look inside)
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New Website for “Karst in the Ozarks”

Website for Karst in the Ozarks

Karst in the Ozarks is about caves, springs, losing streams, and sinkholes. The educational video, accompanying curriculum, and bonus materials are now permanently available for free on: www.KarstintheOzarks.com
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“Radio Lane” Song Lyrics and Music Video

Lyrics to Radio Lane by Blue Plate Special

Songwriter, Peter Stevens, was kind enough to share the lyrics to “Radio Lane” with us! You can hear the whole song in River’s Edge Resort’s new “Rock’n Rope Swing” music video. We’re fortunate to have a copy of Blue Plate Special’s album, Working Man Blues. Good luck getting your own…
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Mother Fleeta Mitchell: 1913-2011

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(by Art Rosenbaum) — Fleeta was born on February 27, 1913 in Cadwell in Laurens County, to Rev. John and Queen Echols. Mostly blind from birth, Fleeta said she could “’scern”, discern, until an accident left her totally sightless. Nonetheless she helped with chores, and learned old spirituals in her singing family. As a young child, she sang “Let Me Fly to Mount Zion” as collection was taken at church, standing on a table so she could be heard. She learned piano by ear not long afterwards.
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