OT Bluegrass fix for the day

John T · Aug 30, 2011

As some know, Im into old time bluegrass learnin to play the 5 string at my age and now n then I post a few songs I've been a tryin to learn.

Jimmy Jett, "Green Hill Trestle" aka Greenville Trestle High:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ-kPVArW0o

The Dillards perform "Dooley" on The Andy Griffith Show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFwgzOxs0yM&feature=related

The Dillards perform "Salty Dog" on The Andy Griffith Show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeNe5MLgyHM&feature=related

Enjoy

Ol John T and all

krm · Aug 30, 2011

John,Pickin and Fiddling contest down here in Southern Indiana Friday night and Saturday at Labor Day Celebration Princeton,In.fairgrounds
held inside,low key with jamming.

John T · Aug 30, 2011

Thanks, those low key laid back jams and small festivals are my favorites as I get to play more. We have to get ready for our big annual tractor show at Elnora so nut sure I will make it but Princetons relatively close for an RV trip

John T

Walt in Jaxn Tn. · Aug 30, 2011

John, go to google video (utube) and type in "The Moron Brothers", and choose the video(picture) with the man taking a nap. You will enjoy the video.
--Walt-- (at work)

Brad Buchanan · Aug 30, 2011

Hey John!
Enjoyed that music but I have always been a little unsure of the difference between county (which I generally don't care for) and bluegrass (which will almost always put a smile on my face).

I cannot play a note of music but love to listen. Is bluegrass an American invention??

Brad

John T · Aug 30, 2011

Id say Bluegrass is pure Americana, Bill Monroe claimed to be its father but he was a bragger n blowhard, I consider it Appalachian and was played in the hills long before Bill Monroe came along. Its sound is described as HIGH LONESOME

Im a beginner but if the song is straight bluegrass I can take a decent break on my banjo if asked as its mostly 3 and 4 chords and you can hear the changes n chords coming a mile away.

John T

ShadetreeRet · Aug 30, 2011

Bluegrass is performed mainly on acoustic instruments which contrasts with today's country music. 50 years ago country music was much different than today's country.
Google " bluegrass music" and it will take you to wickipedia which explains a bit of the origins of bluegrass.

okierob · Aug 30, 2011

If you ever run across the video, A Night in the Ozarks, by the Dillards, get it.

I wished i could get this old VHS converted to DVD.

okierob · Aug 31, 2011

I've got a little video of me and some basic clawhammer over on Kountry Life board. Title is speaking of music. Click on the pic and it will go to photobucket video.

Just sitting around practicing a little.
I'm no musician, but love the banjo.

Allan in NE · Aug 31, 2011

"You can hear the changes n chords coming a mile away".

Amen and a 'nother amen. :>)

Allan

Walt in Jaxn Tn. · Aug 31, 2011

Sony makes a machine that converts vhs to dvd real easy. My daughter has one and I converted a long vhs of the Red Power Round Up at Bonville Mo back in 94 I believe and it turned out very good.

Walt in Jaxn Tn. · Aug 31, 2011

John here's a video of early clogging. I like the photo of great great grand ma bouncing on the wall.
Best Bluegrass Clogging

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