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mandotrout777
Apr-05-2010, 12:00pm
I'm looking for some new (to me anyway) Bluegrass to listen to. The mandolin must feature prominently. Stuff I like, listen to a lot, and already have most of are, Bill Monroe, Sam Bush (although I don't have any Newgrass Revival), Del McCoury Band, and Ricky Skaggs. As far as newer stuff and jamband type music I like the Stringdusters, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, and some Leftover Salmon. I actually prefer the more traditional vocal style to the Yonder, RRE, LoS, stuff. Del McCoury has about the ideal Bluegrass voice as far as I'm concerned.
So...any suggestions for new/old stuff I might like? I'm looking to broaden my horizons a little.
Thanks.
JEStanek
Apr-05-2010, 12:37pm
For new(er) stuff, check out the Café MP3 page (MP3 Link at the top of this page). You can listen by genre.
Jamie
mandopete
Apr-05-2010, 12:44pm
You mention Sam Bush...do you have his new recording called "Circles Around Me"? It features the mandolin (big surprise, eh?) and it's about the most bluegrassy thing he has done in quite some time.
5 Stars!
Here's a fun little video clip I found...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9aYsEntzJQ
Denny Gies
Apr-05-2010, 12:45pm
The Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza is an excellent set with a bunch of great players. Anything by Herschel Sizemore and the old album by Doyle Lawson, Tennessee Dream, is also great. Have fun.
Mike Bunting
Apr-05-2010, 1:31pm
Dave Evans is a great traditional bluegrass singer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js7QCxpYFj4&feature=related
mandotrout777
Apr-05-2010, 1:56pm
You mention Sam Bush...do you have his new recording called "Circles Around Me"? It features the mandolin (big surprise, eh?) and it's about the most bluegrassy thing he has done in quite some time.
5 Stars!
Here's a fun little video clip I found...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9aYsEntzJQ
Yup, I've about worn that one out I've listened to it so much. I was a little surprised it didn't generate more chatter here on the Cafe, but maybe I missed it.
mandotrout777
Apr-05-2010, 2:01pm
The Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza is an excellent set with a bunch of great players. Anything by Herschel Sizemore and the old album by Doyle Lawson, Tennessee Dream, is also great. Have fun.
I've been meaning to pick up that Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza for a long time. Thanks for reminding me. I've been a little late getting on the Herschel Sizemore wagon, but I recently picked up his instructional DVD and would like to find some of his recorded stuff. His style is just soooo smooth and clean.
mandotrout777
Apr-05-2010, 2:05pm
Dave Evans is a great traditional bluegrass singer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js7QCxpYFj4&feature=related
Thanks. I'm at work right now and watching youtube is a big no no here, but I'll definitely check it out.
Yeah, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver have some great offerings. Dig a Little Deeper still gets a fair amount of play time in my rotation...good mandolin, great singin', and the kick-off to Heartbreak Number 9 sucks me right in every time.
I've heard a couple tunes off Dan Tyminski's (sp?) latest CD that were pretty darn good. Enjoy Rhonda Vincent and the rage as well.
For the record, watching the SB clip above makes me feel a little better. That was awesome pickin', but it's nice to know he gets a little buzz here and there, too :) By the time the albums come out, all that reality is cleaned up...
MandoNicity
Apr-05-2010, 2:19pm
Older Seldom Scene with the amazing voice, mandolin pickin' and antics of John Duffy. Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Jim and Jesse is a must! enjoy!
JR
Mike Bunting
Apr-05-2010, 2:39pm
James King
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Rex Hart
Apr-05-2010, 4:44pm
Blue Highway,Sierra Hull,Hot Rize......
Mike Bunting
Apr-05-2010, 9:25pm
Longview
http://www.youtube.com/v/hdZ-d0B-h-o
Mike Bunting
Apr-05-2010, 9:40pm
Johnson Mountain Boys
Sometimes I can add videos and some times I can't, somehow I'll figure it out.
Mike Bunting
Apr-05-2010, 9:43pm
Johnson Mountain Boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNRFoFjphOk&feature=PlayList&p=6C14F349CA9314C6&playnext_from=PL&index=27
Jason Kindall
Apr-05-2010, 10:04pm
In the jamgrass/newgrass arena I really dig Greensky Bluegrass these days. Their mando picker, Paul Hoffman, really makes that Newson sing.
mandotrout777
Apr-06-2010, 10:43am
In the jamgrass/newgrass arena I really dig Greensky Bluegrass these days. Their mando picker, Paul Hoffman, really makes that Newson sing.
Thanks, I've been meaning to check them out.
To everybody else, thanks for the suggestions. Some good stuff there.
Nelson Peddycoart
Apr-06-2010, 11:17am
Go to Herschel Sizemore's site and buy his three CDs. IMHO every bluegrass mandolin player should have them.
Coy Wylie
Apr-06-2010, 11:38am
Lately I've been really enjoying the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience recordings. What a band!
fAtHanD
Apr-06-2010, 11:49am
Check out some John Hartford. In my opinion he represents the bridge between more traditional BG to the newgrass stuff. Any of his later albums with Mike Compton are a great start.
mandotrout777
Apr-06-2010, 6:28pm
While surfing around checking out some of the recommendations, I came across The Earl Brothers. I've heard of this band before and have listened to some samples. I'm intrigued by these guys, and was wondering what others think of them.
MandoNicity
Apr-06-2010, 6:57pm
Nope. Music is music is music.