The Rowan County Troubles
Title
The Rowan County Troubles
Digital Object
Alternate Titles
The Rowan County Crew
Performer
Setters, Jilson (J.W. Day)
Date Recorded
1937-06-28
AFS Number
1016A
AFC Collection
AFC 1937/007
AFC Catalog Record
Editor Note
Preceded by brief discussion between Jean Thomas and Day concerning Day's composition of the song. Performance ends on locked groove.
Genre
topical song
ballad
Instrumentation
vocal
fiddle
Setting
At the home of Jean Thomas
State
Kentucky
County
Boyd
Town
Ashland
Citation
“The Rowan County Troubles,” Alan Lomax Kentucky Recordings, accessed April 19, 2024, https://lomaxky.omeka.net/items/show/93.