How it works
Induction into the Jug Band Hall of Fame is a democraticprocess and everyone in the jug band community is invited to participate.Here's how it works:
- Anyone canregister and nominate an artist, patron or institution byadding them to our database.
- Members who meet any of ourvotingrequirements can rate the importanceof each nominee with a simple 5-star system.
- Every year, we'll induct the top-ranked nominees in each category.Other nominees will remain in contention for following years.
This website is also a resource for biographical materialon our nominees, so please feel free to add any info you have.
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This is theplace to learn about the greats of our genre, add info forothers to share, or rate future inductees.
Top Nominees
| Name | Category | Time Period | Date Nominated | Ratings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Fuller | Artist | Post-WWII | Apr 26, 2010 | 12 | 3.79 |
| Cincinnati Jug Band | Artist | Pre-WWII | Apr 9, 2010 | 11 | 3.78 |
| Stovepipe No. 1 | Artist | Pre-WWII | Apr 9, 2010 | 9 | 3.77 |
| Wahoo Skiffle Crazies | Artist | Present day | Apr 12, 2010 | 6 | 3.75 |
| Daddy Stovepipe and Mississippi Sarah | Artist | Pre-WWII | Apr 9, 2010 | 13 | 3.75 |
Recent Nominees
| Name | Category | Time Period | Date Nominated | Ratings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Muddy Basin Ramblers | Artist | Present day | Dec 5, 2023 | 1 | 3.98 |
| Drunken Catfish Ramblers | Artist | Present day | Jun 9, 2019 | 2 | 3.98 |
| Stalebred Scottie | Artist | Present day | Jun 9, 2019 | 2 | 3.95 |
| Cliff Edwards | Artist | Pre-WWII | Aug 25, 2018 | 1 | 3.98 |
| Charlie Burse | Artist | Pre-WWII | Jul 27, 2018 | 4 | 4.01 |
Recent Inductees
| Name | Category | Time Period | Date Inducted | Ratings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jook Savages | Artist | Post-WWII and Present day | Sep 1, 2022 | 5 | 3.85 |
| Hammie Nixon | Artist | Pre-WWII and Post-WWII | Sep 1, 2022 | 10 | 3.80 |
| R.Crumb & His Cheap Suit Serenaders | Artist | Post-WWII and Present day | Sep 1, 2022 | 22 | 3.79 |
Jug Band Hall of Fame
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Inspired byThe Amazing MisterFish, RIP
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