The Midwestern Harvesters (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)

The Midwestern Harvesters – Lynn “Chirps” Smith, Fred Campeau, and Jim Nelson – have been playing together for over four decades beginning with their long association with the Volo Bogtrotters. Although the Bogtrotters were their primary creative outlet during those years, these guys have forged a special, intuitive musical bond that brings out the best of each of them in this more intimate and relaxed trio setting. They share an affinity for and play the real rough and ready, gritty authentic stuff, often learned during visits with elder musicians from previous generations, or from field recordings, or from 78 RPM records found in dusty flea markets, the forgotten corners of antique stores, the basements of funky record stores, or the occasional old barn. When these guys get together you can count on some great fiddle tunes, obscure old-time folk songs, and perhaps a few surprises.