bear facts mando clip of the week (any genre)

[bear facts]

Here's a great 30-minute documentary in four parts of The Infamous Stringduster's two-week, 11-show tour through Colorado in March 2007.

This is a terrific glimpse into one of progressive bluegrass' up-and-coming bands:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBvhKDlD8NA[/youtube]

"Four Days of Infamy" part 1



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwISTBZkdtA&feature=related[/youtube]

"Four Days of Infamy" part 2



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLDIc2Ho7-4&feature=related[/youtube]

"Four Days of Infamy" part 3



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb04WvB6xtI&feature=related[/youtube]

"Four Days of Infamy" part 4

 

[bear facts]

A little holiday cheer from Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zm9RmfNZIA[/youtube]

A Christmas Song

Once in Royal David's City stood a lonely cattle shed,
Where a mother held [laid] her baby.
You'd do well to remember the things He later said.
When you're stuffing yourselves at the Christmas parties,
You'll just laugh when I tell you to take a running jump.
You're missing the point I'm sure does not need making
That Christmas spirit is not what you drink.

So how can you laugh when your own mother's hungry,
And how can you smile when the reasons for smiling are wrong?
And if I just messed up your thoughtless pleasures,
Remember, if you wish, this is just a Christmas song.

(Hey! Santa! Pass us that bottle, will you?)





Hope Ian decides never to call it a "girlie instrument" in front of some bluegrass boys. :shock:

 

[bear facts]

Here's a little Christmas ditty by The Foggy Few. Sounds like Santa might have been naughty himself.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftQVpQwMr50&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

This ain't "Blue Christmas;" it's "Bluegrass Christmas."

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYH0wdAJesw&feature=related[/youtube]


Here's a Christmas standard performed by The Bluegrass Allstars, and these artists truly are just that. See how many you can recognize.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofMJZC96_bk[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

I saved the following song to close out this Christmas segment for a couple reasons.

First, all you have to do is look at my avatar and signature pic to realize how I feel about this gentleman.

Second, and most importantly, this song reminds me of my Grandma Shelby and still makes me happy like it did when I was a small boy:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVNK-PuAt2o[/youtube]

Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy Roll Tide New Year!

 

[bear facts]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rZsw28F2uw[/youtube]

Wishing everyone here at CrimsonTusk.com a healthy and prosperous 2008.

May the Crimson Tide rise to great things this upcoming year.

Roll Tide Roll and a Happy New Year to all!

 

[bear facts]

About 15 months ago when my son and I were visiting Dartmouth's campus, moreno_iv picked up the slack and covered Factor's back by posting some mando-driven Led Zeppelin.

Well folks, back by popular demand, more Led pickin'.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svdaRmU65tU&feature=related[/youtube]

"Over the Hills and Far Away"




[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUWbszaIVUM&feature=related[/youtube]

"Ten Years Gone"





[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5zUqpK65p0&feature=related[/youtube]

"Battle of Evermore"





[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p41oCSyBHOA&feature=related[/youtube]

"Going to California"



What can I say? Looks like everyone is on the same Page here. :wink:

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

Mando Clip for Factor.

My all time favorite Band


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRobZs8V3KY&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

Mando Clip for Factor.

My all time favorite Band


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRobZs8V3KY&feature=related[/youtube]

Ain't nuthin' like the real thang!

Thank,66! ;tr

 

[bear facts]

Mando Clip for Factor.

My all time favorite Band

Kirk, I'm taking a time out from my regular posting of mando clips to bring y'all this.

I figured you would get a kick out of this kid, 66.


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMQQOxIZNQ4&feature=related[/youtube]


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU7F0snMDQs&feature=related[/youtube]


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQFq-Fq2ktU&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bamatommy]

Don't know if anybody has posted this. This is the prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxu59fq95ag

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

I always get a kick out of young ones enjoying good music. To see a kid that age kick some tail like that is great. Thanks for the clip Factor.

 

[bear facts]

Don't know if anybody has posted this. This is the prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No 1.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxu59fq95ag[/youtube]

Thanks for introducing a little Bach on the mando, bamatommy.

Btw, for some odd reason, that guy's playing kept bringing me back to "Zorba the Greek."

Speaking of which, I always like to watch folks do the Cotton-eye Joe, Athens-style, to this song. The dude is playing a bouzouki (Greek mandolin).

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gckkoooLXKs&feature=related[/youtube]


And Kirk, I thought you might enjoy this version of the song, though the dude is not playing a bouzouki. I know you will recognize him.

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=iCo8RsaV7PI&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

Well it's been a "Townes Van Zandt" kind of day for Factor, been listening to a few of TVZ's songs and really paying attention to the lyrics and how his songs are put together.

Anyway, I thought I would try to find clips of songs written by Townes Van Zandt, which also feature some mandolin playing. Here's a couple that I hope you enjoy.

Btw, this post is dedicated to wiseace, who's also a big Townes Van Zandt fan.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawe99NuVZ4[/youtube]


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aN37LvDSiI[/youtube]


And now Mr. Townes Van Zandt himself:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOzvGyv8ALo[/youtube]

TVZ explains the story behind his song, "Pancho and Lefty:"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3bFAuuUeXU[/youtube]

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

Don't know if anybody has posted this. This is the prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No 1.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxu59fq95ag[/youtube]

Thanks for introducing a little Bach on the mando, bamatommy.

Btw, for some odd reason, that guy's playing kept bringing me back to "Zorba the Greek."

Speaking of which, I always like to watch folks do the Cotton-eye Joe, Athens-style, to this song. The dude is playing a bouzouki (Greek mandolin).

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gckkoooLXKs&feature=related[/youtube]


And Kirk, I thought you might enjoy this version of the song, though the dude is not playing a bouzouki. I know you will recognize him.

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=iCo8RsaV7PI&feature=related[/youtube]

Chet Atkins, one fine picker if I say so myself.

Here he is ripping up Dark Eyes.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25RvDYU0qEc[/youtube]

 

[Wiseace615]

Well it's been a "Townes Van Zandt" kind of day for Factor, been listening to a few of TVZ's songs and really paying attention to the lyrics and how his songs are put together.

Anyway, I thought I would try to find clips of songs written by Townes Van Zandt, which also feature some mandolin playing. Here's a couple that I hope you enjoy.

Btw, this post is dedicated to wiseace, who's also a big Townes Van Zandt fan.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawe99NuVZ4[/youtube]


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aN37LvDSiI[/youtube]


And now Mr. Townes Van Zandt himself:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOzvGyv8ALo[/youtube]

TVZ explains the story behind his song, "Pancho and Lefty:"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3bFAuuUeXU[/youtube]

Thanks for the TVZ, Factor!

I'll add one of my faorites to the list:

Tecumseh Valley


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0Oh7zccuQ[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

Clayton, "Tecumseh Valley" is played right regularly around my place. Thanks for finding the clip; do appreciate it, bro.

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Okay folks, you can file this next one under "FF," that being a "Factor Favorite."

Not long ago we had a lengthy post paying tribute to this song, which btw has been covered by many different artists, but this version has to be one of my most treasured clips. We're talking vintage Seldom Scene with an awesome rendition of "I Know You Rider."

Talk about picking; these fellas don't leave a boll in the field!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk9vhhGyRyo&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

This here tune is such a goodun, it could make a statue want to buck dance.

Time for a little "Get Up John."

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVhWx36GFpI&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

wiseace, I do believe Mr. Van Zandt would have approved of New Grass Revival's version of "White Freightliner."

The picking's a little above average, too

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AYl8VBfzH4&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[Wiseace615]

wiseace, I do believe Mr. Van Zandt would have approved of New Grass Revival's version of "White Freightliner."

The picking's a little above average, too

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AYl8VBfzH4&feature=related[/youtube]

Factor, you have no idea how much I enjoyed this post. You see, my Father was a truck driver and I practically grew up in the cab of an 18 wheeler. Naturally, I've always loved any song related to trucking because of the memories it brings back. This song gained special meaning when Dad became independent in the mid 80's because the first truck that he purchased was 1980 model white Freightliner. Since he's passed on, every time that I hear that song it brings back memories of the miles he and I logged in the cab of that truck (as well as the time I spent crawling around under the thing helping him maintain it :wink: ). So great post of a wonderful song by some very talented pickers.

To try to repay the favor, I'm gonna post something here for you. I seem to recall that you enjoy the following song, and this is about the best instrumental version that I've run across. Here's "Doc and The Lady" doing Shady Grove hope you enjoy it:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFTBpledsw[/youtube]