EMMY-nominated PBS series SongCraft Presents‘ most recent episode included a significant amount of material produced and recorded at Dubway, and we’re thrilled to announce that Good Old Days has been named an official selection of the 15th Annual Macon Film Festival!
The episode deals with the controversial history of Emmett Miller, a blackface-minstrelsy musician who was extremely influential to the sound of country music–specifically Merle Haggard and outlaw country–in the 20th century. The titular song, “Good Old Days,” was written by the show’s host Ben Arthur and noted songwriter Dom Flemons (of the Carolina Chocolate Drops), and recorded in Macon’s Grand Opera House. You can read more about Flemons’ feelings on the legacy of Emmett Miller on The American Songster’s site here.
This episode was produced in collaboration with Dubway Studios, who’ve enjoyed a long relationship with the always-interesting Ben Arthur and his myriad projects. Dubway engineers recorded the music on-location, as well as the production audio used throughout the film.
Congratulations to all involved, and best of luck at the festival!