Pepper's sophomore release featuring 12 originals penned over the last 15+ years all inspired by ballads and old time music as well as 2 traditional folk songs. Featuring talented mountain musicians including Elizabeth LaPrelle, the Grit Lickers (Julie Chiles and Zeb Gambill), JoeBass DeJarnette, Ash Devine & Steve Kruger.
Hollerin’ Girl , Susan’s debut album, includes 18 tracks of mountain music with unaccompanied ballad singing, different banjo styles, dulcimer, and guitar. The CD features six originals, mostly inspired by stories from the mountains of western North Carolina. Members of the Jericho Old Time Band add harmony vocals, fiddle and other accompaniment to round out the sound on several tracks.
On the Threshold of a Dream: Unaccompanied Singing from the Blue Ridge Mountains features traditional mountain singers Hazel Rhymer, Zora Walker, Pearl Hicks, and Rosa Hicks. This album highlights old songs that have been passed down through their families for generations. Recorded by Susan Pepper from 2005 to 2010, the CD includes 30 tracks and a substantial booklet with notes and photos.
Hollerin’ Girl , Susan’s debut album, includes 18 tracks of mountain music with unaccompanied ballad singing, different banjo styles, dulcimer, and guitar. The CD features six originals, mostly inspired by stories from the mountains of western North Carolina. Members of the Jericho Old Time Band add harmony vocals, fiddle and other accompaniment to round out the sound on several tracks.
PRAISE FOR ON THE THRESHOLD OF A DREAM
On the Threshold of a Dream is a wonderful production. The sound quality is good, the notes very informative and the singing is remarkable. This is just what I needed to hear this summer; I am glad there are North Carolinians who still sing (and compose) these beautiful songs.
- Wayne Martin, North Carolina Arts Council