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BillyinStoughton 09-28-2012 06:56:48 208.100.40.43 Report to Moderator	Ya gotta go and see Ricky Skaggs. I saw him play at the Stoughton Opera House up here in Big Wisci last night AND MAN WHAT A SHOW! I swear that guy leans on that mandolin so hard you think he's going to saw it in half. Oh...and his voice is as good as it's ever been. Originally I thought the tickets were a little pricey, but having seen the show now I would pay twice that and not complain. He has a tenor that plays guitar for him by the name of Paul Brewster. Let me tell you...that cat can belt! He actually got the largest ovation on the night when he sang The Kentucky Waltz. The band he had with him "Kentucky Thunder" has some unbelievable banjo and guitar players to boot. He played mostly old bluegrass (Bill Monroe and The Stanley Bros), but he also played some new bluegrass along with some of his hits from the 80's. I would definitely recommend if you get the chance to go see him, get off your butts and go! This post was edited by BillyinStoughton at 06:59:30 09/28/12. [Reply]   [No Email]
MF Poor 09-28-2012 08:52:01 50.96.249.194 Report to Moderator	Re: OT If You Ever Get the Chance to See... in reply to BillyinStoughton, 09-28-2012 06:56:48   Saw him with Bill Monroe way back before he was famous. Also saw Kieth Whitley back when he was with JD Crowe. Lotta excellent local music history here in Kentucky.   [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 09-28-2012 07:56:58 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: OT If You Ever Get the Chance to See... in reply to BillyinStoughton, 09-28-2012 06:56:48   I ran into him in the Dallas airport about 25 years ago, complimented him and shook his hand. He was a real nice person.   [Reply]  [No Email]
NEBeef 09-28-2012 07:15:56 198.51.119.151 Report to Moderator	Re: OT If You Ever Get the Chance to See... in reply to Wheat Farmer, 09-28-2012 06:56:48   Yes, good show now that he's back to playing bluegrass, where he started out. Saw him a couple years ago, top notch banjo player with then, Jim Mills. I think he has someone different on banjo now though...   [Reply]  [No Email]
SweetFeet 09-28-2012 07:10:09 70.35.103.249 Report to Moderator	Re: OT If You Ever Get the Chance to See... in reply to BillyinStoughton, 09-28-2012 06:56:48   Billy, Agreed. He does put on a good show. Had the good fortune to be treated in the 80's, by parents of a good friend, to a steak dinner and a concert with Ricky Skaggs (and the Judd's I think). It was really good. Going to have to look up his music list.   [Reply]  [No Email]