Re: Modern Sounds in Bluegrass Music
Originally Posted by
M.Marmot
We all know that Bluegrass has, from its inception, supported a progressive and nurturing attitude for new talent...
Well, let me take exception to that premise; it's true of some bluegrass musicians and fans -- maybe those in Ireland, I don't know -- but not of many others. Groups like the New Grass Revival and the Bluegrass Alliance were criticized vociferously, for everything from instrumental styles, to choice of repertoire, to clothing and hair length. My buddy Willie here speaks for a large segment of the BG community when he refers to much of the newer music as "trash."
Do a search on Chris Thile, Ricky Skaggs, or Alison Krauss and you'll find a passel of posts critiquing them from a trad-bluegrass viewpoint. Many of us can quote Bill Monroe's dismissal of the bluegrass avant garde, though even Bill later admitted that his "hippie fans" really studied and appreciated his music.
Having said that, I'll nominate Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show (with contribution from Bob Dylan -- I didn't know that!) as a tune I like.
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