Roger Bryant's new CD, named for one of Aunt Jenny Wilson's best songs, is "On the Banks of Old Guyan."

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Singer-songwriter Roger Bryant grew up on the banks of the Guyandotte River in Logan County, W.Va., heir to a rich musical heritage and in love with the history of the region.

For years, friends and family have been urging Roger to put some of his beautiful original songs and arrangements on a disc. At last, his On the Banks of Old Guyan is available.

The Guyandotte River meanders through southern West Virginia and is steeped in mountain history and culture. In this project, Roger tells much of the history of the region in song.

One of the album's highlights is "The Vixen Of Stratton Street," inspired by the book, The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman, by F. Keith Davis. Enjoy a dozen unique songs by Roger Bryant - with a touch of bluegrass, country, and 100% Appalachian Mountain music.

Many long-time West Virginia music lovers will remember Roger as a young man appearing on stage with his famous grandmother, "Aunt Jennie" Wilson. Virginia Myrtle Wilson was born in 1900 near Henlawson in Logan County. She learned banjo and ballad singing from the many talented family members and other musicians in her coalfield community. She was among the first women in her region to play the banjo. Strong-willed and articulate, Aunt Jennie became a folk legend in her later years and had a festival named in her honor. She passed away in 1992. The name of Roger's first album in 25 years is taken from one of Aunt Jenny's best songs.