This week's Pickin features a true treasure trove of artists all courtesy of long-time Pickin Producer Harold Smith, who over 25 years has shaped and molded the program to reflect the traditional sound of Bluegrass as established by the first generation of starts who launched the genre. Harold (or as I always like to refer to him " Mr. Smith") has donated his vast cd collection to be incorporated into the WHRO Library. This gesture follows his 2007 donation of his papers and artifacts to WHRO to create a permanent collection after being in the music industry for over four decades as a performer with the famed "East Virginia Band" that was a staple on the Bluegrass music circuit and recorded numerous albums. The cd collection features countless recordings from artists like Bill Monroe, Del McCoury, Flatt and Scruggs, and many others. On this weekend's Pickin- the first of many "Harold Smith Collection" programs featuring his exclusive collection. Tune in for two hours of the music that Harold played, treasured, programmed, and now donated. Pickin on WHRV airs Sunday 7-9 on 89.5 WHRV.
The Harold Smith Collection on Sunday's Pickin
