Frank Proffitt
Folk & acoustic band from Charlotte, NC · formed 1913
Frank Proffitt was an Appalachian musician and luthier from North Carolina who specialized in traditional old-time music. He is recognized for his fretless banjo playing and for preserving ballads such as 'Tom Dooley'. His work influenced a generation of folk musicians and he performed at major festivals including Newport.
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Frank Proffitt is a band from Charlotte, NC, formed in 1913, tagged traditional folk music by its sources. No dated shows are on record.
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