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re: Trying to get into Bluegrass
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:27 am to Cajun Revolution
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:27 am to Cajun Revolution
The Gourds
A lot of people think they're just a gimmick band because of their Gin and Juice cover, but all their stuff is real good. One of the band member's brother posts on TD too.
A lot of people think they're just a gimmick band because of their Gin and Juice cover, but all their stuff is real good. One of the band member's brother posts on TD too.
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Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:31 am to Y.A. Tittle
The Gourds are great but they aren't bluegrass.
Bluegrass bands need to be all string have a banjo as lead, mandolin, fiddle, and standing Bass player.
Bluegrass bands need to be all string have a banjo as lead, mandolin, fiddle, and standing Bass player.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:37 am to Big Lake
I realize there's a technical/traditional definition of what constitutes "bluegrass". A lot of bands will not meet that with complete specificity and still incorporate a lot of bluegrass elements. I'd argue, the Gourds clearly fit that bill.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:42 am to Y.A. Tittle
They definitely have roots in bluegrass but they are more mountain rock. I don't think they have a banjo which is like saying you have a rock n roll band without a guitar.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:45 am to Big Lake
The Gourds are not bluegrass. Neither is Mumford and Sons.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:47 am to King of New Orleans
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Neither is Mumford and Sons.
Why would anyone think that? They have a banjo but its played in the Irish style not a bluegrass style.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:55 am to Cajun Revolution
Listen to the O' Brother Where Art Thou ? soundtrack, or better yet watch the movie - that's fairly decent mix of the early stuff.
Obviously, Bill Monroe (and I'm not a big Monroe fan, but it is what it is), Lester and Earl, and, surprisingly, Steve Martin (yes - the "wild and crazy guy"/"The Jerk").
Also, the Alison Krause/Robert Plant stuff is very listenable.
Obviously, Bill Monroe (and I'm not a big Monroe fan, but it is what it is), Lester and Earl, and, surprisingly, Steve Martin (yes - the "wild and crazy guy"/"The Jerk").
Also, the Alison Krause/Robert Plant stuff is very listenable.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 11:58 am to Ace Midnight
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Steve Martin
One of the better banjo players out there right now. I got to set up his dressing room when him and the Steep Canyon Rangers played some charity event. He really likes to use handwarmers and diet squirt.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 1:05 pm to Cajun Revolution
No love for YMSB? I know they broke one cardinal rule of traditional bluegrass (using percussion/set) but they have a good mix of original, traditional, and contemporary songs.
Their earlier stuff is much closer to traditional bluegrass than their last two albums.
Also, Old and in Way. If Bill Monroe plays with you, you are a bluegrass band.
Their earlier stuff is much closer to traditional bluegrass than their last two albums.
Also, Old and in Way. If Bill Monroe plays with you, you are a bluegrass band.
Posted on 3/2/13 at 5:28 pm to McVick
Yonder is a pretty amazing band. I really enjoy them on long drives.
This post was edited on 3/2/13 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 3/2/13 at 9:22 pm to Cajun Revolution
Check out Sierra Hull:
Sierra Hull, "Best Buy"
Sierra Hull, "don't pick me up"
a couple more:
Sierra Hull, "easy come, easy go"
Sierra Hull, "bombshell"
Sierra Hull, "Best Buy"
Sierra Hull, "don't pick me up"
a couple more:
Sierra Hull, "easy come, easy go"
Sierra Hull, "bombshell"
This post was edited on 3/2/13 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 3/3/13 at 8:45 am to Eddie Vedder
If you're just trying to get into bluegrass, try a bluegrass fusion band. Here's a tune or two from
Gangstagrass, which does the theme song for Justified, on the Fx network.
LINK
LINK
Here's the theme song to Justified. Their music isn't for everyone but I like the slower "attitude" they bring to the genre.
LINK
Gangstagrass, which does the theme song for Justified, on the Fx network.
LINK
LINK
Here's the theme song to Justified. Their music isn't for everyone but I like the slower "attitude" they bring to the genre.
LINK
This post was edited on 3/3/13 at 9:05 am
Posted on 3/3/13 at 2:20 pm to Kafka
quote:
Country Gentlemen - "Fox On the Run" -- (Original rock version by Manfred Mann)
The Dillards - "I've Just Seen A Face" -- Great Beatles cover
Louvin Brothers - "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby"
Osborne Brothers - "Rocky Top" -- Original version (1967)
Jim & Jesse - "Paradise"
Some posts in this thread might be of interest
Posted on 3/3/13 at 9:19 pm to WMTigerFAN
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Gangstagrass
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the theme song to Justified
IS THERE NO ESCAPE???
Posted on 3/3/13 at 10:31 pm to Cajun Revolution
Old crow medicine show
Posted on 3/3/13 at 10:40 pm to Cajun Revolution
Audie Blaylock and Redline
Greensky Bluegrass-Atlantic City (Springsteen Cover)
String Cheese Incident has some good Bluegrass stuff, same with Keller Williams, especially when they jam together
Greensky Bluegrass-Atlantic City (Springsteen Cover)
String Cheese Incident has some good Bluegrass stuff, same with Keller Williams, especially when they jam together
Posted on 3/4/13 at 12:34 am to Spaulding Smails
Time - Westbound Rangers
My best friends fiancé is related to one of the members of this band. Saw them live and really loved their music.
My best friends fiancé is related to one of the members of this band. Saw them live and really loved their music.
Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:03 am to Cajun Revolution
No mention of Chris Thile yet? One of the best bluegrass musicians alive. Whether it's his solo stuff, Punch Brothers (which plays way more than just bluegrass, but that's their bread and butter), or some of his collaboration work, the kid can play.
Chris Thile - Watch at Breakdown
Punch Brothers - Flippen
Chris Thile/Michael Daves
Chris Thile - Watch at Breakdown
Punch Brothers - Flippen
Chris Thile/Michael Daves
Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:13 am to redneck hippie
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Old and In the Way
awesome...brings back many memories.
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Greensky Bluegrass is probably my very favorite group of young guys absolutely burning it up
Cover of U2's In God's Country - one of my favorites
Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:30 am to Preys on Gumps
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