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Skip Gorman discusses his journey into American folk music and the influences of cowboy music.

Old-time cowboy singer Skip Gorman talks about his journey into American folk music, attending the Newport Folk Festival as a kid, discovering cowboy music on 78 RPM records, the Celtic roots of cowboy music, the influence of Jimmie Rogers, the music of Jimmie Driftwood, his friendship with Yodeling Slim Clark, the difference between Bluegrass and Cowboy songs, and plays an old-time Texas fiddle tune with host Andy Hedges. Learn more about Skip Gorman at www.skipgorman.com Learn more about Cowboy Crossroads at www.andyhedges.com Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/cowboycrossroads

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Host: Andy Hedges

Guest: Skip Gorman

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Organizations: Newport Folk Festival

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