Gove Scrivenor

The Profile

American singer-songwriter and autoharp player blending folk, country, and blues. His album Shady Grove (1976, Flying Fish Records) features Doc Watson, John Hartford, and Buddy Emmons, and showcases his distinctive autoharp, acoustic, and slide guitar work.

Renowned for autoharp alongside acoustic and slide guitar. Shady Grove (1976) released on Flying Fish Records; guests include Doc Watson, John Hartford, and Buddy Emmons. Noted tracks referenced in reviews: Sugar Babe and Cocaine Blues.

A passionate ode to Gove Scrivenor’s Shady Grove (1976), highlighting his virtuosic autoharp and blend of folk, country, and blues. The review praises guest spots by Doc Watson, John Hartford, and Buddy Emmons, and points to standout cuts like Sugar Babe and Cocaine Blues. It frames Scrivenor as an exuberant, genuine artist thriving outside industry hype.