Any Bluegrass afficionados? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

cavecookie · #1 06-11-2011, 10:24 PM

Well, I just picked up a new toy off Ebay, so as a way of showin' it off I thought I would find out if any if ya are into Bluegrass?

So are there any fans out there? Any pickers and grinners, or pros? What instruments do y'all play? Post any good stories, pix, etc. Here's my new 'jo. Pretty obvious I'm a banjo picker (maybe 'wannabe' is a better description

) Pic doesn't really do it justice, but all I got is the camera on my phone. It's a Tyler Mountain TM5-95, and it shure is a purty thang!

LaRondo · #2 06-12-2011, 02:14 AM

Foggy Mountain Breakdown

mpolli · #3 06-12-2011, 02:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpGQ7gDrWtE

layback40 · #4 06-12-2011, 04:43 AM

I like good banjo music. It leaves other popular music for dead.

This has to be a piece that put them on the map !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE&NR=1

Ara T. · #5 06-12-2011, 05:01 AM

In my late teens I played banjo a bit, mostly unsuccessfully. I had a cheapo Rogue. It's a fun instrument for sure.. but I'm trying out guitar (acoustic) this summer

cavecookie · #6 06-12-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by layback40

I like good banjo music. It leaves other popular music for dead.

This has to be a piece that put them on the map !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE&NR=1

That is definitely a hot tune, unfortunately, here in the US, it has also become synonymous with backwoods, inbred rednecks. It's sad because it tends to take attention away from the skill it takes to play the song.

I hope someday I might be good enough to do justice to songs like that!

layback40 · #7 06-12-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cavecookie

That is definitely a hot tune, unfortunately, here in the US, it has also become synonymous with backwoods, inbred rednecks. It's sad because it tends to take attention away from the skill it takes to play the song.

I hope someday I might be good enough to do justice to songs like that!

You guys are no worse than any others at connecting tunes with different groups.
Personally, I couldnt give a #### what a song is connected to by the masses. If I like the tune, thats what counts!!
There have been many great musos over the years that have come from politically incorrect backgrounds. Fortunately, there are enough people in the world who judge them for who they are & not where they come from.

The Swede · #8 06-12-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by layback40

I like good banjo music. It leaves other popular music for dead.

This has to be a piece that put them on the map !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE&NR=1

I hate country music, but saw your guy Keith Urban playing the banjo. I thought he was just a singer, but no. He's really good!

layback40 · #9 06-12-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

I hate country music, but saw your guy Keith Urban playing the banjo. I thought he was just a singer, but no. He's really good!

Not only at playing the banjo either given his now wife Nicole!!

cavecookie · #10 06-13-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by layback40

You guys are no worse than any others at connecting tunes with different groups.
Personally, I couldnt give a #### what a song is connected to by the masses. If I like the tune, thats what counts!!
There have been many great musos over the years that have come from politically incorrect backgrounds. Fortunately, there are enough people in the world who judge them for who they are & not where they come from.

I'm with ya 100%, there. Just drives me nuts when people let prejudice and bigotry get in the way of the music. Leave the BS out of it and let the music speak for itself, fer cryin' out loud! Isn't music the universal language?

There's a local band here that is just completely off the wall! You'll have to forgive my computer ignorance, but I haven't figured out how to post a link. But the name of the band is 'Larry And His Flask'. If anyone is curious enough, you can check 'em out on Youtube, and try to figure out just What the hell to call their particular genre! I think they are great and may have a shot at the big time. Refreshingly different!

cavecookie · #11 06-13-2011, 12:42 AM

One more comment before I crack open 1 more cold one and lose my train of thought...

I have, on a few thankfully rare occasions, run across people who don't just dislike banjo music, but seem to be opposed to the banjo on some deep, fundamental level; all because a few short minutes in 1 movie made over 35 tears ago. makes ya wonder who the real hillbillies are!

Txjake · #12 06-13-2011, 12:50 AM

I used to love listening to Mountain Stage on NPR. Wonderful show.

dynalow · #13 06-13-2011, 09:21 AM

Osborne Brothers: Rocky Top

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9prNixjbg

Speaking of Dueling Banjos
Robert Montgomery & Mountain Rythm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG4pKmHQaRA

Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms

Best of Blue Grass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy_CZDtIuz0&feature=related

The Swede · #14 06-13-2011, 09:34 AM

I like the Dave Grisman stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzA68Ohwke4&feature=related (Allison Krause)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdkBUaWv7vA (jazz)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayk_qQw0XZg&feature=related (With Jerry Garcia)

cavecookie · #15 06-13-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Swede

I like the Dave Grisman stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzA68Ohwke4&feature=related (Allison Krause)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdkBUaWv7vA (jazz)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayk_qQw0XZg&feature=related (With Jerry Garcia)

Grisman is one of the best! Love that dawg music! I sometimes think if I can get somewhere with the banjo, I'd like to play around with the mandolin.

Cool thing about Jerry Garcia...a lot of people don't realize he started out as a Bluegrass banjo picker. Probably could have gone far with it if the '60s hadn't changed things around a bit.