Tag Archives: Wilbur Ball

December 9th in Gennett History, 1931: The Lullaby Larkers Recorded “Chicken Roost Blues.”

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

December 9th in Gennett History, 1931: The Lullaby Larkers recorded “Chicken Roost Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16364 and Champion 45132. The track featured Cliff Carlisle (v & g) and Wilbur Ball (g). A royalty statement to Wilbur … Continue reading →

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November 24th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle and Wilber Ball Recorded “No Daddy Blues”

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

November 24th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle (v & sg) and Wilber Ball (g) recorded “No Daddy Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16165, Champion 45150, Decca 5398, Gennett 5000 (?), Melotone (Canada) 45208, and Superior 2638. Champion … Continue reading →

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Happy 112th Birthday Cliff Carlisle! (5/6/1903)

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 112th Birthday Cliff Carlisle! (5/6/1903). Carlisle recorded over two dozen sides as both a featured performer and sideman for Gennett and Champion, including “Chicken Roost Blues” with Wilbur Ball from 12/9/1931. It appeared on Champion 16364, Champion 45132, Superior … Continue reading →

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April 5th in Gennett History, 1983: Cliff Carlisle Passed Away

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

April 5th in Gennett History, 1983: Cliff Carlisle passed away. He recorded three dozen sides at Gennett including “Hobo Blues” with Wilbur Ball (g) on 9/22/1930. It appeared on Champion 16140, Champion 45179, Decca 5379, Supertone 9772, and Melotone 45179. … Continue reading →

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Dec. 9th in Gennett History, 1931: The Lullaby Larkers Recorded “Chicken Roost Blues.”

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Dec. 9th in Gennett History, 1931: The Lullaby Larkers recorded “Chicken Roost Blues.” It appeared on Champion 16364 & 45132. The track featured Cliff Carlisle (v & g) & Wilbur Ball (g). A royalty statement to Wilbur Ball, noted sales … Continue reading →

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Nov. 24th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle and Wilbur Ball Recorded “No Daddy Blues”

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Nov. 24th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle (v & sg) and Wilbur Ball (g) recorded “No Daddy Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16165, 45150, Decca 5398, Gennett 5000 (?), Melotone (Canada) 45208, and Superior 2638. Ch. 16165 … Continue reading →

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Happy 111th Birthday Cliff Carlisle! (5/6/1903)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 111th Birthday Cliff Carlisle! (5/6/1903). Carlisle recorded over two dozen sides as both a featured performer and sideman for Gennett and Champion, including “Chicken Roost Blues” with Wilbur Ball from 12/9/1931.

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April 5th in Gennett History, 1983: Cliff Carlisle Passed Away

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

April 5th in Gennett History, 1983: Cliff Carlisle passed away. He recorded three dozen sides at Gennett including “Hobo Blues” with Wilbur Ball (gtr) on 9/22/1930. It appeared on Ch 16140 & 45179, De 5379, Spt 9772, & Melotone 45179. … Continue reading →

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