John Hurt was a self-taught guitarist from Avalon, Mississippi. He recorded 20 songs for Okeh Records in 1928, then returned to his life as a tenant farmer where he played music for local gatherings. Hurt was rediscovered in 1963 by several blues enthusiasts, and in this footage from 1966 he can be seen performing his classic version of "Spike Driver Blues" for Pete Seeger, Hedy West, and Paul Cadwell. Fans might also enjoy this rare photo of Hurt on our Instagram: http://bit.ly/msjohnhurtinstag

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Hailing from Wales, former punk-rock drummer Gwenifer Raymond’s fingerstyle playing is inspired by greats like John Fahey and Mississippi John Hurt. Her latest, “Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark,” is rife with virtuosity. Here, she uses her Waterloo WL-14L to play “Cattywomp." Our review of the album and interview with Gwenifer appear in the September issue. Read it here https://online.fliphtml5.com/pyepf/twck/#p=18 | Vintage Guitar magazine

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