Mountain Fever Records

Mountain Fever Records is a record label based in Willis, Virginia specializing primarily in bluegrass music.

Mountain Fever Records
Founded2006 (2006)
FounderMark Hodges
Distributor(s)Syntax Creative[1]
GenreBluegrass
Country of originU.S.
LocationWillis, Virginia
Official websitemountainfever.com

History

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The label was established by Mark Hodges, a Floyd County, Virginia native. He opened the Something To Do Video store, which he turned into a successful chain of stores. As a hobby, he began to record his musician friends when they would visit, and he turned this hobby into a stand-alone 72-track recording studio, and then the record label.[2]

Sammy Shelor of the Lonesome River Band and Aaron Ramsey of Mountain Heart have engineered and mastered Mountain Fever projects.[2]

Notable projects

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In 2017, Mountain Fever Records released the Mac Wiseman album I Sang the Song (Life of the Voice with a Heart) featuring contributions from John Prine, Alison Krauss, Sierra Hull, Junior Sisk, Shawn Camp, and Andrea Zonn.[2]

Travianna Records

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Travianna Records is a child label for releasing Americana music. After Jack, Ash Breeze, Pi Jacobs, and Tara Dente are among the Travianna Records artists.[2] The label was named after the late Samuel A’Court's communal farm Travianna in Floyd County.[3]

Artists

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Here is a partial list of artists who have released recordings on the Mountain Fever label.

  • Dave Adkins
  • Adkins & Loudermilk
  • Alan Bibey and Grasstowne
  • Ashlee Blankenship and Blades of Blue
  • The Bluegrass Brothers
  • Breaking Grass
  • Summer Brooke and Mountain Faith
  • Rachel Burge and Blue Dawning
  • The Churchmen
  • Amanda Cook
  • Kristy Cox
  • Crowe Brothers
  • Jason Davis
  • The Deer Creek Boys
  • Delta Reign
  • Detour
  • Gold Heart Sisters
  • Heidi and Ryan (Greer)
  • Hammertowne
  • Jackson Hollow[4]
  • Jett’s Creek
  • Thomm Jutz
  • Irene Kelley
  • Nothin' Fancy
  • Wyatt Rice
  • The Wyatt Rice and Dan Menzone Alliance
  • Kevin Richardson and Cuttin' Edge
  • Sideline
  • Junior Sisk and Rambler's Choice
  • The Spinney Brothers
  • Statement
  • Stevens Family
  • Sweet Potato Pie
  • Volume Five
  • Darrell Webb Band
  • Mac Wiseman

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Syntax Creative: Mountain Fever Records". Syntax Creative. October 10, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Tad Dickens (July 30, 2017). "Mountain Fever Records: An out-of-the-way bluegrass hotbed". Roanoke Times. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  3. ^ "All Female After Jack Releases Album for New Label Travianna Records". Syntax Creative. April 22, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Tom Zillich, "Jackson Hollow goes beyond bluegrass with fresh new ‘Roses’ album from the Surrey-based band". North Delta Reporter, April 12, 2023.
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