Sam Bush Documentary

[rfloyd]

A film about SB came out a few years ago (can't remember the actual title of it). Can someone post the title, and does anyone know where I can purchase a DVD or a source for download or streaming it?

Also, if you've seen it, what did you think of it?

Thanks!

Update: Well, I assumed it had come out, so a new query about how to see it seemed logical. However, I searched for other posts, and it seems that it has never been released.

So, unless someone has new info on its release, disregard my questions.

[Dick Tynan]

Sadly, the Sam Bush documentary has fallen into lawyer limbo - a place without time where copyright payments are arranged, and people who stand to make money from a successful project are guaranteed their proper dibs. Apparently it's quite time consuming. I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

[Bob Murphy]

Looks like it is moving forward
Here is the FB page

https://www.facebook.com/SamBushMovie/

[David Lewis]

Fantastic! Can't wait to see it.

[Ivan Kelsall]

For those fortunate to be closer to it than us guys in the UK,would somebody / anybody / everybody please keep us posted ?. That would definitely be on my immediate shopping list,
Ivan

[G7MOF]

As Ivan says!

[Ivan Kelsall]

Maybe Scott would be so kind as to place info. regarding the actual release on the Cafe homepage ? - that way we can't fail to see it,
Ivan

[Chris Daniels]

Bumping this thread because "Revival: The Sam Bush Story" is scheduled for release on November 1st! I didn't know much about it until today when I saw an updated post elsewhere but it looks like folks have been waiting quite a while for this. I'm definitely planning on checking it out.

http://sambushmovie.com/

C.

[Mark Gunter]

New trailer

[Willem]

I have been waiting to see this since hearing about it quite some time ago. Awesome that it will premier on my birthday! But do I watch it before or after seeing Billy Strings that evening?

[Ivan Kelsall]

Chris / Mark - How is this documentary going to be released ?. Is it for US TV / Cinema ...?. More importantly for non-US Bluegrassers - will it be released on DVD,& 'when' ?,
Ivan

PS - I just followed the link given by Chris,& it's '' For rent or purchase via Amazon'' - but there's no mention of it on Amazon that i can find, & 1st Nov. isn't that far away. I must assume that the 'purchase' will be via I/net download ?. So,possibly no DVD

[David Lewis]

Any news of an Australian release?

[Pilot172000]

I don't do downloads, is there any way to have someone burn it to DVD for me?

[Mark Gunter]

Evidently,

1. pre-orders have not begun yet

2. DVDs will be available

Just going by what they wrote on their Facebook page:

The wait is over! The award-winning documentary, Revival: The Sam Bush Story, is coming home. To your home. Beginning Nov. 1, you can rent or purchase Revival on Amazon. Mark your calendar!
(DVD pre-order details coming soon)

[Pilot172000]

I will be purchasing one for sure!!

[Ivan Kelsall]

Thanks once again for your info. Mark - i'll look out for the DVD,& hopefully it'll be listed on Amazon.
I did actually send an e-mail yesterday via the movie's website to ask about DVDs,but no reply yet,
Ivan

[NickR]

"There's only one Sam Bush" and that sums it up most succinctly.

Of course, the movie will expand on this bedrock reality, somewhat, I am sure. I have to admit that when I bought my bluegrass tutor by Jack Tottle in 1976, there was a photo of Sam and a mention of his band- the New Grass Revival, but back in those days when the band's output would have been on albums not released in the UK, it was a while before I got my hands on some records and was blown away. Today, we take it for granted that we can access so much information and better still, we can see and hear amazing players from across the world. Interestingly, there was also a photo of Jethro Burns in the book and likewise, it took a long time to run into his music ( on a Sam Bush album) but that's something else! Finally, it is Jack Tottle's fault I use my little finger so much- he mandated it in the book and I duly obliged but nobody else seems to do this except in chords!

[Ivan Kelsall]

Yesterday,i received a reply to my e-mail regarding the Sam Bush documentary. Currently only available via Amazon - but - it will be released on DVD in the future. I haven't looked yet,but i'm assuming that it will be available as an Amazon 'download' ?

Quote - ".. DVD pre-orders will be available soon. Watch for details on our Facebook page." = Good news !!!,
Ivan

[Pilot172000]

Still waiting. DVD only.

[Mark Gunter]

I went ahead and got it on Amazon, no regrets. Great documentary.

[Steve-o]

I went ahead and got it on Amazon, no regrets. Great documentary.

Ditto. A great way to start out the weekend and well worth the rental price.

[Eric Hanson]

I couldn’t wait for the DVD. I watched it last night when I got home. So glad to se it.
The video on AMAZON is pretty remarkable. LOADED with well know musicians that tell their side of Sam Bush. Their experiences from when old and young.
Remarkable to see how He has developed as a musician over the years. And too, how he developed as a human being over the years. Repeatedly the thoughts on how he has influenced multiple musicians. I knew of some of his history, mostly from threads on here. But there is so much that I learned about his history in the different bands he has played in/with. Pretty cool how he discusses his upcoming CD release. I REALLY look forward to that. Hopefully there will be a tour supporting it to follow.
I strongly recommend watching it if you ge thte chance!

[Mark Gunter]

I knew of some of his history, mostly from threads on here. But there is so much that I learned about his history in the different bands he has played in/with.

+1 Eric, besides the threads here I have sought out as many Sam interviews as I could find since I joined here. The "About Me" page in my profile hasn't changed since I joined, it reads in part: "I also have an interest in documenting information about the group, The Bluegrass Alliance (all incarnations of the previous century rather than the re-alliance group of the 2000's)." Sam had things to say about Lonnie Pearce that I've never learned in interviews before (maybe I've not read the right ones). Anyway, I learned a lot. Also, stuff about Bill Monroe. The old clips of Skaggs with Flatt and Scruggs was a joy to see again in this context, as well as the old clip of little Sierra. This is one of those music docs I'll watch again and again, and worth every penny of the purchase price for me.

[Dave Fultz]

I now own it on amazon prime. I’ll wait until the GF is available to watch it with me.

[Ivan Kelsall]

This morning,i e-mailed the producers of the documentary to ask if they'd very kindly mention the DVD release date on the Cafe - for all us non-Facebook users.

I had a look on Amazon UK yesterday,but couldn't find anything. Just in case i'm not looking for the correct thing,would somebody very kindly please post a link to it on here ?. It would be very greatly appreciated,
Ivan