Marimac Recordings
| Marimac Recordings | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Larry MacBride |
| Status | defunct |
| Genre | American Traditional Music |
| Country of origin | US |
| Location | Crown Point IN |
Marimac Recordings was founded by Larry MacBride in 1984 and continued with releases of American old time, Blues and Cajun music until his death from abdominal cancer on August 24, 1993.[1]
The releases covered old master fiddlers, young string bands, and under-represented Cajun and blues musicians.[2]
The label released some 100 recordings before Larry MacBride's death.
In 1996, Rounder issued a sampler CD of recordings from the label.[2]
Artists on the label
- Brad Leftwich
- Cephas & Wiggins
- Rafe Stefanini with the Wildcats
- Matokie Slaughter
- Tracy Schwarz
- Volo Bogtrotters, Larry MacBride was a member from 1991 until his death.
Recordings
An partial listing of the recordings issued is available on-line[3] which omits a number including
- 6020 CAJUN DANCE TONIGHT - The Bone Tones. A band from Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 6021 LOUISIANA AND YOU - Tracy Schwarz. An album of Cajun music with a number of other musicians including two from the Bone Tones
References
- ^ "Larry MacBride Obituary". 24 August 1993. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Rounder Marimac Sampler Details". Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Partial Marimac Catalogue". Retrieved 9 March 2015.