It would seem that viewing a group of musicians and comedians from Blue Ridge country would equate to observing wildlife in a museum to people from upstate New York. In this news article/press release from May 1932, local residents are promised to view our âunique customs at close range.â
âA distinct novelty in the way of a stage attraction is promised the patrons of Smalleys in New Johnstown, NY. This is the appearance of the famous Blue Ridge Ramblers here for today, Tuesday and Wednesday.
âDramatizing the lives and customs of the primitive mountain folk is a favorite subject of American novel of the Blue Ridge, but rarely is the public given an opportunity to see them in person and observe their unique customs at close range.