2:49Memphis Jug Band || On the Road Again
Jug band, Robert Burse, Milton Robie, R.E.M., Memphis Minnie, Will Weldon, Will Shade, Vol Stevens, Songwriter
1950sSoloTV Appearance
Rare solo footage of Jug band, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.
Solo performances — individual musicians showcasing their skill outside of their band context.
American musical group active from the mid-1920s to the late 1950s. The band featured harmonica, kazoo, fiddle and mandolin or banjolin, backed by guitar, piano, washboard, washtub bass and jug. They played slow blues, pop songs, humorous songs and upbeat dance numbers with jazz and string band flavors. The band made the first commercial recordings in Memphis, Tennessee, and recorded more sides th...
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