“All music is folk music. I ain’t never heard a horse sing a song.” –Louis Armstrong
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Camp Horseshoe’s Original Jug Band, the Sump Pumps began performing at camp in the 1960s with a variety of instruments for a funky folksy style all their own.
The Sump Pumps perform “Precious Bible”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Good Time Charlie”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps talk about their vacation plans. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Mama’s in the Cradle”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “If I Ever See You Again”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps talk about the profession of “Lion Tamer”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Washington at Valley Forge”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps introduce each other and where they are from. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform a medley of songs. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Laredo”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps talk about ways to improve memory. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps talk about how awesome ants are. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIRev. Jim Goudie and his trusty friend Rusty Morgan perform their live act. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Imma Goin Fishing”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Cindy from Tennessee”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe Sump Pumps perform “Mountain Dew”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew IIIThe continuation of the Sump Pumps performing “Mountain Dew”. 2006 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
2008 Performance
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Here is a video of The Sump Pumps performing at the 9th Annual HSRAA Reunion on July 19th, 2008.
Washington at Valley Forge The Sump Pumps perform Crazy Words, Crazy Tunes (aka Washington at Valley Forge) at the 2008 HSRAA Reunion. 2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2019 Performance
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Here is a video of The Sump Pumps performing at the 20th Annual HSRAA Reunion on July 14th, 2019.
The “Sump Pumps” perform “Washington at Valley Forge” at the 2019 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2019 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe “Sump Pumps” perform “If I Ever See You Again” at the 2019 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2019 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe “Sump Pumps” perform “Precious Bible” at the 2019 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2019 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe “Sump Pumps” perform a medley of favorite ditties at the 2019 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2019 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe “Sump Pumps” perform “Dirty Lil” at the 2019 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2021 Performance
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Here is a video of The Sump Pumps performing at the 21st Annual HSRAA Reunion on July 10th, 2021.
The Sump Pumps get primed and prepared for performing at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2021 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe Sump Pumps play their first song at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2021 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe Sump Pumps play several songs during the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Song Books
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Some documents exist that shed some light on the lyrics of the The Sump Pumps.
The 1976 Sump Pump Lyrics with notes for musical chords. 1976 – Contributed by Allen Eagles
The 2005 Sump Pumps Songbook. 2005 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Pictures
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Here are pictures of The Sump Pumps rocking out at different performances from the 1970s all the way to the 2020s.
Sunday Night Sump Pumps
1973 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
The 1973 Sump Pumps performing from the bed of a camp truck during a Sunday night opening campfire.
Sump Pumps on Stage
1973 – Contributed by Steven D'Antonio
The Sump Pumps perform on stage at summer camp in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
Sump Pumps
2005 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Sump Pumps Jug Band perform for a captive audience.
Sump Pumps: The Next Generation
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Here the Sump Pumps perform with a little help from the next generation.
Ernie Plays the Kazoo
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Ernie Heegard serenades the audience with a little kazoo playing while the Sump Pumps jam.
Sump Pumps at HSRAA Reunion
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The Sump Pumps perform their patented sounds at the 2008 HSRAA Reunion.
Sump Pumps
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Sump Pumps, the featured entertainment of the 2019 HSRAA Annual Reunion, read over some notes before putting on a musical number.
Now Performing The Sump Pumps
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Sump Pumps begin their set of jug band tunes at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
The Sump Pumps
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Sump Pumps get tuned for their performance at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Sump Pumps Music
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Here is a variety of Sump Pump audio recordings from 1970 to 2005.
Dirty Lil — Track 1“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeWashington at Valley Forge — Track 2“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeBloom — Track 3“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeConey Island Washboard — Track 4“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeMy Gal — Track 5“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe Church — Track 6“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeGood Time Charlie — Track 7“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeA Medley — Track 8“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeShadey Rest Motel — Track 9“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeChristopher Columbus — Track 10“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe Pelican — Track 11“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoePrecious Bible — Track 12“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeTiptoe Through the Tulips — Track 13“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeMountain Dew — Track 14“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeIntroductions — Track 15“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1970 – Contributed by Andrew CoeIntroductions — Track 16“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1972 – Contributed by Andrew CoeTake Your Fingers Off It — Track 17“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1972 – Contributed by Andrew CoePapa’s On the Housetop — Track 18“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1972 – Contributed by Andrew CoeT’was Early Last September — Track 19“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1972 – Contributed by Andrew CoeBeedle Um Bum — Track 20“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 1972 – Contributed by Andrew CoeDirty Lil — Track 21“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoePoem — Track 22“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeMy Gal — Track 23“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeThe Church — Track 24“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeTake Your Fingers Off It — Track 25“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeT’was Early Last September — Track 26“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeRusty Morgan — Track 27“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeA Medley — Track 28“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoePapa’s On the Housetop — Track 29“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeShadey Rest Motel — Track 30“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeBeedle Um Bum — Track 31“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew CoeMountain Dew — Track 32“The Sump Pumps – In Concert” 2005 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jigsaw Puzzle
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