The Ballad of Uriah Smith: Trad/Ropek

Note: most of the lyrics were first published in the book: 'Stars Fell on Alabama' by Carl Carmer, in 1934. Black and white video footage is from "City Of Proud Memories", a short (now public domain) film produced in the 1930's about Charleston, S.C.

Performers:

Pat Allegre: Drums

Tony Dunne: Bass

Mark Reynolds: Mandolin

Dan Ropek: Guitar/vocals

Theresa North, Kyndaron Rainier, Jennifer Hanlon Wild: Backing vocals & percussion

Leo Townsell: Videographer, Film Editor

Rick Hulett,Rod Krehbiel: Recording Engineers

Suzanne Burd: Props, scene arrangement & overall support

Recorded in: Big River Recording Studio, Bingen Washigton on Jan.12,2013

My deepest appreciation to everyone involved with this project. Thank you for your talents, time and perhaps most of all - patience. A special thanks to my cousin Jimmy Pruitt, for turning me on to 'Stars Fell On Alabama', Dan