The Cumberlands: Folk and Bluegrass Music

Harold Thom (left), Betty Thom and Jim Smoak, circa 1963, on their way to becoming one of Louisiana's most popular acts.
Jim Smoak, Betty Thom and Harold Thom
March 1973 in Louisville, KY On the set of "The Cumberlands" tv show - a 13 week series on Channel 32 WLKY-TV. (Left to Right) Dave Cosson - banjo/guitar, Betty Thom - banjo/percussion, Charlie Faught - bass/guitar, Harold Thom - vocals/r. guitar
September 1976 in Lexington, KY Harold Thom with Jimmy Buffet
September 1976 in Lexington, KY Betty Thom with Jimmy Buffet
May 1985 in Lousiville, KY Betty Thom during Derby Week at Churchill Downs
April 19, 1992 in Columbus, GA (Left to Right) Trent Shaftner - bass, Jeff McIntosh - drums, Steve Cooley - banjo/lead guitar/electric guitar, Harold & Betty Thom
May 1999 in Louisville, KY The Cumberlands at the Derby Festival at Churchill Downs (Left to Right) Steve Cooley - banjo/lead guitar/electric guitar, Trent Shaftner - bass, Betty Thom - persussion, Harold Thom - vocals/r. guitar
From the "Bridging the Gap" CD Betty Thom, Harold Thom and Jim Smoak
From the October 12, 2002 issue of the Courier-Journal SCENE magazine feature article. (Left to Right) Betty Thom, Shady Grove III, Harold Thom and Jim Smoak
February 1981 in Louisville, KY (Left to Right) Harold Thom, Dave Cosson - banjo, Charlie Faught - bass, Betty Thom, Paul Hoerni - drums, Stewart Light - fiddle
The Kingston Trio and The Cumblerlands on stage at the Sparks Nugget Hotel in Reno, NV
June 1999 Harold Thom with John Hartford
Betty Thom with Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio in Palm Beach, FL