August 4, 2020

4 August – anniversary of the passing of Fiddlin Doc Roberts (Dock Philipine Roberts, Apr 26, 1897 – Aug 4, 1978) American Kentucky-style old-time fiddler. First recorded in early 1927 with string band The Booker Family before hooking up with guitarist Asa Martin with whom he cut some 200 sides as duo Martin & Roberts . Quit recording in the mid 1930s but continued radio and live performances for the next four decades. Featured on most of the tracks on BACMs Asa Martin compilation.

ASA MARTIN. Old Time Picking & Singing. BACM CD 493.

http://country-music-archive.com/country-cds/old-time-tunes-songs-1926-1937/’