I know this is not the norm here but we have a lot of gentleman from the South here and some of them older. I was hoping maybe somebody could tell me where I could find Bluegrass music online or could name some of the old bands or singers that were good back in the day. I know Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe and to be honest not a lot more.
I do not want any of the newer so called "New Grass" artists, the sound is just not he same. I am also partial to Bluegrass Gospel. Thanks in advance.
Oh I should mention that I also love Appellation style music and the instruments used as well.
I do have this small list on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2C7FD51315774947
You named the ones that matter! All good choices. Ricky Skaggs is another one. And sometimes I play Soggy Bottom Boys "man of constant sorrow".
Also, not bluegrass, but check out Brad Paisley's version of You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive.
Sorry last few beers went down like a fat kid on a see-saw. :z-guntootsmiley:
Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on September 20, 2018, 07:11:25 PM
You named the ones that matter! All good choices. Ricky Skaggs is another one. And sometimes I play Soggy Bottom Boys "man of constant sorrow".
Also, not bluegrass, but check out Brad Paisley's version of You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive.
Sorry last few beers went down like a fat kid on a see-saw. :z-guntootsmiley:
Thanks, Ricky Skaggs is not to bad.
Louvin Brothers.
Quote from: silvestris on September 20, 2018, 09:01:22 PM
Louvin Brothers.
Thank you. Edit: I am really liking them.
Check ya out some Grandpa Jones and Stringbean.
Doc Watson, very good musician.
older style of Mt./bluegrass music
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they never really bounced like you thought they would when bottoming out. :TooFunny:
right now Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss are singing Seven Spanish Angels on u-tube, good version
You can find some really good Steve Martin stuff on YouTube, too.
INCREDIBLE banjer player !!!
Check out Take's Bluegrass Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HEfPXzoNc1dH-QMjlAGbQ). He's got all sorts of great albums on there. You've gotten some good suggestions so far. A couple names I would add would include Reno & Smiley, Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys, JD Crowe & the New South, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, The Osborne Brothers (note: NOT the Brothers Osborne), and The Country Gentleman. If you like guitar picking, check out Tony Rice. That man is probably the greatest guitarist to ever live. Another great guitarist to check out would be Norman Blake. He and Tony Rice have a could albums out (Titled: Blake and Rice) that are great. Some more recent groups (still active today) that still fit the classic bluegrass sound would include Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dailey & Vincent, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Blue Highway, Russel Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, and Terry Baucom & the Dukes of Drive. One cool thing I've found on YouTube is when you find an artist you like, search their name plus the word "topic". This usually brings up a channel for the given artist and often times you can find most of their albums.
I just checked your playlist (probably should have done that to begin with). If you're looking for bluegrass gospel primarily, definitely check out both Doyle Lawson and Dailey & Vincent. Dailey and Vincent used to play with Doyle before forming their own band. Those two groups do some great gospel and their vocal harmonies and a cappella numbers are unreal. When it comes to the classic bluegrass sound though, the Stanley Brothers are hard to beat.
Quote from: vthokie7227 on September 20, 2018, 11:02:09 PM
I just checked your playlist (probably should have done that to begin with). If you're looking for bluegrass gospel primarily, definitely check out both Doyle Lawson and Dailey & Vincent. Dailey and Vincent used to play with Doyle before forming their own band. Those two groups do some great gospel and their vocal harmonies and a cappella numbers are unreal. When it comes to the classic bluegrass sound though, the Stanley Brothers are hard to beat.
No not strickly gospel, I am just rather partial to it, I like Bluegrass in general. I don't think there has been any real good country music since the 80's though, some, not much and have really gotten to where I listen to mostly old stuff.
I listen to opera and classical as well as old rock, Blues and some Heavy Metal but for this I would just like to know about Bluegrass, it is hard to find here in Yankeeville. lol about the only thing I don't listen to is Rap and I can honest say there have been a few songs from that that I have liked, but very, very few.
Quote from: Yoder409 on September 20, 2018, 09:45:32 PM
Check ya out some Grandpa Jones and Stringbean.
Thanks, I will check them out shortly.
WEVL 89.9 fm , wevl.org bluff city barn dance, hillbilly jazz,
Quote from: Yoder409 on September 20, 2018, 09:45:32 PM
Check ya out some Grandpa Jones and Stringbean.
Ah okay, I remember Grampa Jones, used to watch Hee Haw every week when I was a kid. I am liking Stringbean as well. Thanks.
Quote from: crow on September 20, 2018, 10:07:10 PM
Doc Watson, very good musician.
older style of Mt./bluegrass music
Very good, he is quite varied in the styles he plays as well.
Quote from: crow on September 20, 2018, 10:14:08 PM
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they never really bounced like you thought they would when bottoming out. :TooFunny:
right now Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss are singing Seven Spanish Angels on u-tube, good version
Never heard that version, I remember watching TV when my Dad was still alive and Willie and Ray Charles debuted their version of it, love it instantly.
Quote from: Yoder409 on September 20, 2018, 10:17:47 PM
You can find some really good Steve Martin stuff on YouTube, too.
INCREDIBLE banjer player !!!
That he is, did not know that til a couple of years ago. He does a lot to help keep the old time music alive.
Quote from: vthokie7227 on September 20, 2018, 10:58:30 PM
Check out Take's Bluegrass Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HEfPXzoNc1dH-QMjlAGbQ). He's got all sorts of great albums on there. You've gotten some good suggestions so far. A couple names I would add would include Reno & Smiley, Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys, JD Crowe & the New South, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, The Osborne Brothers (note: NOT the Brothers Osborne), and The Country Gentleman. If you like guitar picking, check out Tony Rice. That man is probably the greatest guitarist to ever live. Another great guitarist to check out would be Norman Blake. He and Tony Rice have a could albums out (Titled: Blake and Rice) that are great. Some more recent groups (still active today) that still fit the classic bluegrass sound would include Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dailey & Vincent, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Blue Highway, Russel Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, and Terry Baucom & the Dukes of Drive. One cool thing I've found on YouTube is when you find an artist you like, search their name plus the word "topic". This usually brings up a channel for the given artist and often times you can find most of their albums.
Thank you very much for the names and the tips, getting to every bodies suggestions as fast as I can.
Quote from: wimp2 on September 21, 2018, 10:01:24 AM
WEVL 89.9 fm , wevl.org bluff city barn dance, hillbilly jazz,
Thanks, I will look for it.
I really like the Kruger Brothers. Check them out.
Quote from: daddyduke on September 21, 2018, 04:45:07 PM
I really like the Kruger Brothers. Check them out.
Thanks, I will look for them.
The Kruger Brothers are great. Jens is a monster banjo player. I think it's safe to say you touched on my true passion. I am banjo picker first and foremost (Don't hold that against me) Turkey hunting has quickly taken a hold of me though. But in all honesty, bluegrass banjo is my true addiction. Going off what Yoder said, Steve Martin has done a lot of great things for the banjo. He offers the Steve Martin Prize for Banjo Excellence where he gives the recipient $50,000! Last year's recipient, Scott Vestal, is truly a phenomenal musician. Check out the Bluegrass '95, '96 and '97 albums on YouTube. His banjo work on there has set the standard for the modern banjo picker.
Quote from: vthokie7227 on September 21, 2018, 09:35:19 PM
The Kruger Brothers are great. Jens is a monster banjo player. I think it's safe to say you touched on my true passion. I am banjo picker first and foremost (Don't hold that against me) Turkey hunting has quickly taken a hold of me though. But in all honesty, bluegrass banjo is my true addiction. Going off what Yoder said, Steve Martin has done a lot of great things for the banjo. He offers the Steve Martin Prize for Banjo Excellence where he gives the recipient $50,000! Last year's recipient, Scott Vestal, is truly a phenomenal musician. Check out the Bluegrass '95, '96 and '97 albums on YouTube. His banjo work on there has set the standard for the modern banjo picker.
Who knew the jerk could play?! Yes he does quite a bit for them, first learned of his involvement on either Leno or Letterman. I have to head to bed, taking my trapping course in the morning, I will check more out when I get home late in the day, it is an eight hour course. Thanks again.
Do you stream music on Pandora, or other music apps? If so, do a search for bluegrass stations and gospel stations. You'll find some of the tunes you are looking for, and likely some others that you like but hadn't heard of before. Plus, if you're not familiar, you can thumbs down the music you don't like, and thumbs up what you do like, and fine tune your station to your likes. Good luck! :icon_thumright:
Quote from: RutnNStrutn on September 23, 2018, 03:00:58 PM
Do you stream music on Pandora, or other music apps? If so, do a search for bluegrass stations and gospel stations. You'll find some of the tunes you are looking for, and likely some others that you like but hadn't heard of before. Plus, if you're not familiar, you can thumbs down the music you don't like, and thumbs up what you do like, and fine tune your station to your likes. Good luck! :icon_thumright:
I have done some with I heart radio but not much. Thanks.
If you like using I Heart Radio, check out 98.1 WBRF out of Galax, Virginia. They're a classic country and bluegrass station. If I remember right, there's a bluegrass show on air every night from 6:30-10:30 pm called the Blue Ridge Backroads.
You can sign up for free on Spotify and Pandora online with an email address. Have to listen to a few commercials but its not obtrusive, and the free part is the best part.
Both online streaming services have lots of bluegrass channels dedicated to the older stuff your akin to, including gospel bluegrass channels. I like it too, and introduced me to many new bands.
Quote from: vthokie7227 on September 24, 2018, 11:14:45 PM
If you like using I Heart Radio, check out 98.1 WBRF out of Galax, Virginia. They're a classic country and bluegrass station. If I remember right, there's a bluegrass show on air every night from 6:30-10:30 pm called the Blue Ridge Backroads.
Listening now, they are talking about NASCAR though, yuk!
i always loved the Andy Griffith episodes with The Darlings on the show. They're real band name is The Dillards and they have some good songs.
When I was a kid, I remember listening to Flatt and Scruggs with my dad. They were amazing musicians.
Quote from: blake_08 on September 28, 2018, 05:56:05 PM
i always loved the Andy Griffith episodes with The Darlings on the show. They're real band name is The Dillards and they have some good songs.
I don't remember them being on there but it has been a long while since I have really watched the show.
Quote from: bobk on September 28, 2018, 06:53:35 PM
When I was a kid, I remember listening to Flatt and Scruggs with my dad. They were amazing musicians.
I like them as well, have a CD with some of there hits on it.
The Darling were fairly regular quests on the Andy Griffith show. They are a very good band.
Quote from: bobk on September 28, 2018, 07:53:52 PM
The Darling were fairly regular quests on the Andy Griffith show. They are a very good band.
Oh okay, I did not remember their name, but the second I played this song I knew them doing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6_hXjOBAMI&list=RDEM_hyvFZtEMNaxitOpKcl30g&start_radio=1
Quote from: Sir-diealot on September 28, 2018, 07:44:50 PM
Quote from: bobk on September 28, 2018, 06:53:35 PM
When I was a kid, I remember listening to Flatt and Scruggs with my dad. They were amazing musicians.
I like them as well, have a CD with some of there hits on it.
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Earl Scruggs and Friends - Foggy Mountain Breakdown on youtube is worth listening to.
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Quote from: bobk on September 28, 2018, 06:53:35 PM
When I was a kid, I remember listening to Flatt and Scruggs with my dad. They were amazing musicians.
I like them as well, have a CD with some of there hits on it.
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Earl Scruggs and Friends - Foggy Mountain Breakdown on youtube is worth listening to.
I have a few of theirs on CD and that is one of them. Love it.
I'll second WBRF in Galax. It is refreshing to have a great station dedicated to broadcasting quality music like they do.
We have the great good fortune of having the International Bluegrass Music Association's Wide Open Bluegrass Festival held in Raleigh for the past 5 consecutive years. Matter of fact, the festival was this past Friday & yesterday. My wife and I take Friday and Saturday off work to attend each year. It is awesome!
If you like Flatt & Scruggs music, check out The Earls of Leicester. They're excellent musicians and all are quite talented. The Gibson Brothers play fairly traditional bluegrass. Bill Monroe was the father of Bluegrass & I saw Bill & his band back in the early 70's at a small honky tonk about 20 miles from here. It was exactly what bluegrass is supposed to be & it was life altering.
I really like the band Hot Rize. Their self titled album with the buttered biscuit on the cover from around 1980 is great. Will the Circle Be Unbroken compilation by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band helped revive bluegrass and introduce new generations to the music. It is absolutely a very fine album. I also love the Old and In The Way album with an all star cast. Look up Jim & Jesse and Ralph Stanley for more old time bluegrass. Del MacCoury is also a great musician who has played bluegrass for almost as long as I've been alive. I saw Vassar Clements in Yanceyville in 1995 and there was almost nobody else at the show. He came out and personally thanked us for taking the time to drive as far as we did to come see him play. No telling how many times I've seen Doc Watson. He was extraordinary.
Anyway, I could go on & on. I hope some of this helps you find more music you enjoy. Given a choice, Bluegrass is what I prefer to listen to. Enjoy.
Jim
Quote from: Cut N Run on September 30, 2018, 09:57:03 PM
I'll second WBRF in Galax. It is refreshing to have a great station dedicated to broadcasting quality music like they do.
We have the great good fortune of having the International Bluegrass Music Association's Wide Open Bluegrass Festival held in Raleigh for the past 5 consecutive years. Matter of fact, the festival was this past Friday & yesterday. My wife and I take Friday and Saturday off work to attend each year. It is awesome!
If you like Flatt & Scruggs music, check out The Earls of Leicester. They're excellent musicians and all are quite talented. The Gibson Brothers play fairly traditional bluegrass. Bill Monroe was the father of Bluegrass & I saw Bill & his band back in the early 70's at a small honky tonk about 20 miles from here. It was exactly what bluegrass is supposed to be & it was life altering.
I really like the band Hot Rize. Their self titled album with the buttered biscuit on the cover from around 1980 is great. Will the Circle Be Unbroken compilation by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band helped revive bluegrass and introduce new generations to the music. It is absolutely a very fine album. I also love the Old and In The Way album with an all star cast. Look up Jim & Jesse and Ralph Stanley for more old time bluegrass. Del MacCoury is also a great musician who has played bluegrass for almost as long as I've been alive. I saw Vassar Clements in Yanceyville in 1995 and there was almost nobody else at the show. He came out and personally thanked us for taking the time to drive as far as we did to come see him play. No telling how many times I've seen Doc Watson. He was extraordinary.
Anyway, I could go on & on. I hope some of this helps you find more music you enjoy. Given a choice, Bluegrass is what I prefer to listen to. Enjoy.
Jim
Thanks bud I will be sure to check those out tomorrow, getting ready to go to bed after I finish reading stuff here. I really like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, first heard of them when they released Dance Little Jean and had several of their CD's at one point, lost them when my truck caught fire several years ago.
Not traditional bluegrass, but Kentuckian Tyler Childers is taking over real traditional country music and has a lot of bluegrass influences. Definitely worth checking out. Generational type voice and song writer.
I don't know if any of you have heard these kids before but they are mighty good. Sleepy Man Banjo Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB8UTheTR7s
Quote from: Bolandstrutters on October 01, 2018, 08:02:00 AM
Not traditional bluegrass, but Kentuckian Tyler Childers is taking over real traditional country music and has a lot of bluegrass influences. Definitely worth checking out. Generational type voice and song writer.
I'm sorry, I thought I had replied but had not. He is pretty good, I like his voice for sure.
Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but Justin Johnson is a master of stringed instrument roots music. Cigar box, oil can, shovel. Guy can play anything.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1S0qkHK-0 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1S0qkHK-0)
Quote from: Big Guy on October 09, 2018, 10:57:34 PM
Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but Justin Johnson is a master of stringed instrument roots music. Cigar box, oil can, shovel. Guy can play anything.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1S0qkHK-0 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1S0qkHK-0)
Thanks. I both like it and don't like it at the same time. I like what he is playing but I have heard the same instruments played acoustically and prefer that more. Also not really bluegrass but it would just go into one of my other music lists. I do like it because it is neat what he is playing. The beginning of that sounds very very soulful and I like that. Oh I also like slide or bottleneck guitar so I like it that way. Always think of Dwayne Allman when I think of bottleneck guitar. I also tend to like some Folk and Blues as well. Huge Jim Croce fan, remember my dad listening to him when I was a kid and I still listen to him a lot. I like Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker as well.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on October 09, 2018, 11:11:32 PM
Quote from: Big Guy on October 09, 2018, 10:57:34 PM
Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but Justin Johnson is a master of stringed instrument roots music. Cigar box, oil can, shovel. Guy can play anything.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1S0qkHK-0 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1S0qkHK-0)
Thanks. I both like it and don't like it at the same time. I like what he is playing but I have heard the same instruments played acoustically and prefer that more. Also not really bluegrass but it would just go into one of my other music lists. I do like it because it is neat what he is playing. The beginning of that sounds very very soulful and I like that. Oh I also like slide or bottleneck guitar so I like it that way. Always think of Dwayne Allman when I think of bottleneck guitar. I also tend to like some Folk and Blues as well. Huge Jim Croce fan, remember my dad listening to him when I was a kid and I still listen to him a lot. I like Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker as well.
Maybe Split Lip Rayfield
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3M7nxN0USuA (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3M7nxN0USuA)
William Elliott Whitmore is a local musician from Iowa. Always try to catch him when he plays around here
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QYQQ3dh_TgQ (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QYQQ3dh_TgQ)
I'll have to think about it some more. Good music is still being made today. Just have to look harder to find it.
Listened to a bit of the first, pretty good, I can't listen to it all, I have to be up in 6 and a half hours so I am winding down. Listening to the second now, not half bad.
Dead South out of Canada
https://youtu.be/NehPWvOos8E (https://youtu.be/NehPWvOos8E)
https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY (https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY)
Quote from: Big Guy on October 15, 2018, 03:08:06 PM
Dead South out of Canada
https://youtu.be/NehPWvOos8E (https://youtu.be/NehPWvOos8E)
https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY (https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY)
Not to bad, I did not care for the guy using God's name in vein though.
Lester "Roadhog" Moran and The Cadillac Cowboys.