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The Blue Bells of Scotland

from Mentor by William Ritter

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I learned this classic Scottish song from Luther Jones, my old shop professor at WCU. Luther used to regale me with fascinating stories while we worked or at our lunch breaks. When I first applied to work in the scenic shop, he asked me to "bring something in to show me what you can do," and I brought a crude fiddle I had made from scratch.. I got the job! Luther (who happened to be a great harmonica player) was very encouraging of my interest in old-time music and regional history. His grandmother, who was from one of the most Scottish parts of NC (and the country) used to sing the song in dialect. He was careful to tell me how things should be pronounced in brogue. I tried to find a sweet spot between honoring the accent while also not overdoing it. No need to put on airs while I am singing an air.

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from Mentor, released September 23, 2022

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William Ritter Bakersville, North Carolina

William Ritter is a native of Bakersville, NC William plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, and other "string-ed things." He is particularly interested in old apple trees, family heirloom seeds, and mountain humor. In 2019, he received the *In These Mountains* Folklife Apprenticeship Grant from the NC Arts Council to study with ballad singer extraordinaire, Bobby McMillon. ... more

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