This is a document of the birth of the legend known as Doc Watson. Before his triumphant appearances at the '63 and '64 Newport Folk Festivals and before his acclaimed self-titled debut album on Vanguard Records, Doc was invited to perform at Gerdes Folk City. His performances at this tiny club in New York, during a two week stand in late '62 and another two week stand in early '63 were his first solo professional appearances. Highlights include guest artists the Greenbriar Boys and Doc taking an extremely rare turn on the mandolin. Traditional, bluegrass, folk and American music in general continues to feel the shockwaves started by Doc at these landmark concerts.

1. Little Sadie
   
2. Blue Smoke
   
3. St. Louis Blues
   
4. Sing Song Kitty
   
5. The House Carpenter
   
6. Liberty
   
7. The Old Wooden Rocker
   
8. Milk Cow Blues
   
9. Tragic Romance
   
10. The Dream Of The Miner's Child
    
11. The Wagoner's Lad
    
12. Cannonball Rag
    
13. The Lone Pilgrim
    
14. The Roving Gambler