bear facts mando clip of the week (any genre)

[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]

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]

Clayton, first let me thank you for your response to "White Freightliner." Knowing now that the song already had special significance for you makes it even that much better.

I had four uncles, all deceased now, who were lifelong truckers and provided comfortable lives for their families. All four remained married to their "one-and-only" wives and raised wonderful children despite being on the road so much. When I was young, I always liked to sit around and listen to their trucker stories when the four of them got together during holidays and reunions. I miss them and those times a lot.

Thanks also for the "Shady Grove" instrumental. That version was awesome, but more importantly, you also introduced me to a duet that I'm not familiar with. I'm gonna have to find out more about Doc and The Lady. They are the real deal.

Thanks again!

 

[bear facts]

In honor of this thread's 2nd year anniversary, I present the Father of Bluegrass, along with CMA's 25th Anniversary Bluegrass Band, back during to the Reagan years.

Graditude and thanks go out to all you folks who have responded to this thread the last 24 months. 'Preciate it!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRn5apuWp90 Band[/youtube]

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

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]

Dude!! Top Notch, thanks for sharing.

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

My favorite instrument.. Enjoy some Cash and John Hartford.


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

 

[bear facts]

My favorite instrument.. Enjoy some Cash and John Hartford.


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

Kirk, I actually remembering seeing this episode on TV. It is indeed a goody.

Hartford is a personal favorite entertainer of mine; sure would love to find a video clip of him doing a song called "Quail is a Pretty Bird."

Anyway, since you are the "Banjo Man,," I have selected a couple clips for you.

One of my fa-vo-RITE banjo numbers happens to be a tune that Bill Monroe wrote for a girl he knew in Pike County and titled it appropriately "Pike County Breakdown." Until I can find a really furious BM version of the song, this one will have to do. It features Union Station's own Ron Block in what looks to be somebody's amateur video of a jam party:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56bYMJxQ88M[/youtube]


Since most folks associate the banjo with bluegrass music, I would like to demonstrate the banjo's versatility as an instrument. I have included a nice little piece showcasing Bela Fleck and his Flecktones as they jam funky-jazz style with Mississippi's own Marty Stuart:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM13Nm8MTeY[/youtube]

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

Bela Fleck is going to be at this years Bonnaroo Festival, along with Plant and Krauss. I will be there with Bells on. Thanks for that Factor.

 

[bear facts]

Bela Fleck is going to be at this years Bonnaroo Festival, along with Plant and Krauss. I will be there with Bells on. Thanks for that Factor.

Lucky you, Banjo Man! I'm so envious. :col

 

[bear facts]

Perusing YouTube for mando clips is like mining for precious gems, and folks I just found a real jewel.

This clip not only contains some vintage shots of Mr. Monroe, it also provides some great historical anecdotes about Mr. Monroe's mandolin, among other things, and features a brief interview with the late Charlie Derrington, one of Gibson's finest luthiers who was credited for putting BM's mando back together when it was vandalized. Charlie was killed in a motorcycle accident in Nashville a year or two ago.

Enjoy! There's some great stuff here!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsLU9ucUt7E[/youtube]

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

For Factor.

Yonder Moutain String Band, I will be seeing them at Bonnaroo this year. Enjoy.


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

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2ZaORjG72g&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bamatommy]

This isn't actually a mandolin, but it kind of sounds like one to me.

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

 

[bear facts]

For Factor.

Yonder Moutain String Band, I will be seeing them at Bonnaroo this year. Enjoy.

Kirk,

YMSB is one of my favorite "jamgrass" bands; I have a few of their tunes downloaded. If you can find it, check out their version of The Rolling Stones' "No Expectation." Their cover is a lot of fun to try to play along with.

Btw, you'll have to give me a report on these guys when you see them live at Bonnaroo.

Here they are playing an old tune that John Hartford made popular entitled "Cuckoo's Nest."

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWQKn8zrlJE[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

This isn't actually a mandolin, but it kind of sounds like one to me.

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

bamatommy, thanks for sharing that clip. I can see where someone might be reminded of a mandolin when they hear an autoharp. In fact, you got me a little curious about its origin and history, so I started looking around and came come across this informative clip. The Appalachian dulcimer also has a very similiar sound to the autoharp as well.


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


Here's June Carter Cash doing "San Antonio Rose" on the autoharp. And it was neat to see Johnny Cash accompany her with the mandolin. I didn't even know he played one. Cool!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqft7YlHTKo&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

This is the Del McCoury Band performing live at Central Alabama Music Park, Jemison, Ala., 1986. The performance originally aired on a show called Alabama Jubilee on Alabama Public Television.

The DMB lineup back then included Rick Campbell on fiddle, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, Jerry McCoury on bass, Del McCoury on guitar and vocals, and Paul Silvius on banjo.

Time for unadulterated bluegrass:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNSEiWXGPp8&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuASbC4J9Qg&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t2dgqyi7AU&feature=related[/youtube]

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

 

[bear facts]

Folks, the following link will lead you to 4 superb performances from Cadillac Sky, one of bluegrass' up & coming bands, who have signed on with Skaggs Family Records. I like how this group has retained a traditional feel while sharpening it with a contemporary edge--yes, I know that sounds a little contradictory but give CS a listen and you will know what I'm talking about--a very polished bluegrass band, indeed!

Be sure to catch their cover of Green Day's "Basket Case."

4 from Cadillac Sky, courtesy of CMT


Introduction documentary on Cadillac Sky

[Youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvHVCpl6kGw&feature=related[/Youtube]


Play on, boys, play on . . .



Video version of "Born Lonesome"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXrblHqXod8&feature=related[/youtube]



Concert version of "You Again"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gLA67npOCI&feature=related[/youtube]



"Never Been So Blue" Live at Spirit of Bluegrass Festival in Live Oak, FL.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHI3t_hVSQQ&feature=related[/youtube]



"Homesick Angel" featuring pretty songbird, Sonya Isaacs

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuRqZR5VAFc&feature=related[/youtube]



"I Wish Could Say That I Was Drinkin'"

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

 

[bear facts]

Here's a little diddy from a group out of Charlottesville, Virginia--The Hackensaw Boys doing "Alabama Shamrock."

I have a feeling this video would make more sense after a plate of mushrooms. Should ya get the mind to, be careful venturing out there in the cow pasture. Wouldn't want ya to mess up them shoes now, ya hear.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEBpT1a1prY&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

For you Factor a band that will also be playing at the Bonnaroo fest.

Cornmeal


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

 

[bear facts]

Banjo Man, I want you to get these moves down before you head to Bonnaroo.

A little Wild Turkey beforehand might limber you up for it, too.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0zKQINzrJw[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rKIxnJQsjo&NR=1[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX5sz1P73DE&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

I always wanted to take a few mandolin lessons from Sharon Gilchrist.

Here she is playing as a member of the Peter Rowan Quartet, featuring guitar legend Tony Rice, Bryn Davies on bass, Peter Rowan on main vocals, and, of course, the lovely Sharon Gilchrist on mando.

Nice acoustic version of "Shady Grove."

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwL-qOKcC4E&feature=related[/youtube]





Some darn good instrumental solos going on in this lengthy version of "Cold Rain and Snow"--I particularly like Bryn Davies' upright bass solo--can't quite put my finger on it, but there's just something about the way she plucks those strings.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p0AryAE6Bw&feature=related[/youtube]





And lastly, here is the Peter Rowan Quartet, along with master mandolinist Mike Marshall, doing a cover tune of The Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses." I had the good fortune of seeing Mike Marshall perform live with Chris Thile, formerly of Nickel Creek, in Bartlett, Tennessee, a couple of years ago.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1qHfWM_abA&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[bear facts]

I have a feeling "wiseace" is gonna enjoy this clip since he has shared this gal's music with me.

Folks, here is one of the mandolin world's rising young stars--Sierra Hull.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_NFtgY4Rvk&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[Wiseace615]

I have a feeling "wiseace" is gonna enjoy this clip since he has shared this gal's music with me.

Folks, here is one of the mandolin world's rising young stars--Sierra Hull.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_NFtgY4Rvk&feature=related[/youtube]

;tr Thanks for the post Factor. I hadn't seen that one yet.