Bluegrass - High Lonesome

BLUEGRASS INTRODUCTION

In the l940s and l950s, as mainstream country music embraced more sophisticated arrangements and electric instruments, a branch of it rebelled and began to develop new styles with the classic acoustic instruments like the banjo, the fiddle, and the mandolin. By the early l950s people were starting to call this music Bluegrass, in deference to the band that defined it, Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys. One critic called it "folk music in overdrive," as it emphasized breathtaking tempos, dazzling instrumental virtuosity, jazz-like solos, and sky-high vocal harmonies.

The great founders of Bluesgrass,

the bands of Bill Monroe and of Flatt and Scruggs, are well represented in the Bear Family catalogue, as are the other first generation pioneers like The Osborne Brothers, Jim and Jesse, Hylo Brown, and Jimmy Martin. Here are the recordings that defined modern bluegrass. They’re required listening for anyone interested in the genre.

Related to bluegrass is another series of Bear Family sets, these devoted to old-time country and gospel music--the music that was the foundation for bluegrass. Here are classic singers like Molly O'Day, Rose Maddox, Sara and Maybelle Carter, and Grandpa Jones, in performances that helped keep country in touch with its folk roots.

 CHARLES WOLFE

BLUEGRASS INTRODUCTION In the l940s and l950s, as mainstream country music embraced more sophisticated arrangements and electric instruments, a branch of it rebelled and began to develop new... read more »
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Bluegrass - High Lonesome

BLUEGRASS INTRODUCTION

In the l940s and l950s, as mainstream country music embraced more sophisticated arrangements and electric instruments, a branch of it rebelled and began to develop new styles with the classic acoustic instruments like the banjo, the fiddle, and the mandolin. By the early l950s people were starting to call this music Bluegrass, in deference to the band that defined it, Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys. One critic called it "folk music in overdrive," as it emphasized breathtaking tempos, dazzling instrumental virtuosity, jazz-like solos, and sky-high vocal harmonies.

The great founders of Bluesgrass,

the bands of Bill Monroe and of Flatt and Scruggs, are well represented in the Bear Family catalogue, as are the other first generation pioneers like The Osborne Brothers, Jim and Jesse, Hylo Brown, and Jimmy Martin. Here are the recordings that defined modern bluegrass. They’re required listening for anyone interested in the genre.

Related to bluegrass is another series of Bear Family sets, these devoted to old-time country and gospel music--the music that was the foundation for bluegrass. Here are classic singers like Molly O'Day, Rose Maddox, Sara and Maybelle Carter, and Grandpa Jones, in performances that helped keep country in touch with its folk roots.

 CHARLES WOLFE

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Old Memories - The Songs Of Bill Monroe
McCOURY, Del: Old Memories - The Songs Of Bill Monroe Art-Nr.: CDMCM0016

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(2011/McCOURY) 16 tracks - digipac.
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King & Starday Bluegrass - Best Of (4-CD)
Various: King & Starday Bluegrass - Best Of (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGT2188

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(2010/GUSTO) 100 tracks - 32 page booklet.
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Dantastic Expedition Of Dillard & Clark - Thr
DILLARD & CLARK: Dantastic Expedition Of Dillard & Clark - Thr Art-Nr.: CDBGO987

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$19.18
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Almost Acoustic (1987) Recorded Live (HDCD)
GARCIA ACOUSTIC BAND, Jerry: Almost Acoustic (1987) Recorded Live (HDCD) Art-Nr.: CDRN526361

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Road To Roosky (2011)
CARTER BROTHERS: Road To Roosky (2011) Art-Nr.: CDCOMP4567

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20 Original King Recordings
J.E. Mainer & Mountaineers: 20 Original King Recordings Art-Nr.: CDGT2205

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I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky
Audie Blaylock & Redline: I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky Art-Nr.: CDRRY1081

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(2011/RURAL RHYTHM) 12 tracks (34:49) A Billl Monroe Celebration feat. Del McCoury, Carl Jackson, Jason Carter a.o.
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Kickin' Up Dust
GRASSTOWNE: Kickin' Up Dust Art-Nr.: CDRRY1076

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(2011/RURAL RHYTHM) 12 tracks, produced by Alan Bibey, Steve Gulley & Wes Easter.
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Life In America (2010)
HEARNE, Michael: Life In America (2010) Art-Nr.: CDMH856

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(2010/HEARNE) 11 tracks (42:51)
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Sounds Of Home (2011)
Blue Highway: Sounds Of Home (2011) Art-Nr.: CDROU9107

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(2011/ROUNDER) 12 tracks (37:34)
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Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration (2-CD)
Various: Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDROU9123

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(2011/ROUNDER) A stunning 28 track Bluegrass tribute.
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Country Hits: Bluegrass Style
SKAGGS, Ricky: Country Hits: Bluegrass Style Art-Nr.: CDSKFM1011

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(2011/SKAGGS) 14 tracks (48:48) digipac.
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Middle Of Everywhere (2011)
Pokey Lafarge & South City 3: Middle Of Everywhere (2011) Art-Nr.: CDDIRT0065

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(2011/FREE DIRT) 13 tracks - ecopac
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1959-63 (4-CD)
Don Reno & Red Smiley: 1959-63 (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGT2209

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(2011/GUSTO) 87 tracks w. 32 page booklet.
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Starday-King Years 1958-61 (4-CD)
Stanley Brothers: Starday-King Years 1958-61 (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGT2207

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(2011/GUSTO) 103 tracks w.32 page booklet.
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Reason & Rhyme (2011) Bluegrass Songs
Jim Lauderdale: Reason & Rhyme (2011) Bluegrass Songs Art-Nr.: CDSH4070

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Dance Til Your Stockins Are Hot & Ravelin'
The Grascals: Dance Til Your Stockins Are Hot & Ravelin' Art-Nr.: CDTL26514

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(2010/BLUEGRASCAL) 7 tracks (14:39) limited Mini Album - papersleeve.
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Vintage & Unique
REISCHMAN, John & The Jaybirds: Vintage & Unique Art-Nr.: CDCR018

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(2011/CORVUS) 14 tracks (50:37) ecopac
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Run Mountain - 30 Old Time Favorites
J.E. Mainer & Mountaineers: Run Mountain - 30 Old Time Favorites Art-Nr.: CDGT2206

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(2011/GUSTO) 30 tracks (King 1950/60s)
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The King Years 1961-65 (4-CD)
Stanley Brothers: The King Years 1961-65 (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGT2180

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(2011/GUSTO) 111 tracks w.32 page color booklet.
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Great Divide
Tommy Shaw: Great Divide Art-Nr.: CDPAZ333

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(2011/PAZZO) 11 tracks (33:31) ecopac. The Bluegrass Debut From A Rock & Roll Icon. Featuring performances by Alison Krauss, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush a.o.
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Daybreak
HULL, Sierra: Daybreak Art-Nr.: CDROU0658

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(2011/ROUNDER) 12 tracks (36:45) digipac Sierra Is Truly A Beautiful And Talented Gift To This World, So Special And Unique. 'Daybreak' Is A Awakening...Dolly Parton.
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Help My Brother (2011)
GIBSON BROS: Help My Brother (2011) Art-Nr.: CDCOMP4549

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(2011/COMPASS) 12 tracks (41:49) digipac incl.all lyrics.
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Josh Slone & Coal Town
Josh Slone: Josh Slone & Coal Town Art-Nr.: CDRHY1074

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(2011/RURAL RHYTHM) 13 tracks (40:50) 'The first time any singer must pass for me is Believeabilty! and WOW listening to this album does Josh have some stories to tell... His baritone style of singing really draws you in, and makes you...
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A Bluegrass Gospel Songbook
Various: A Bluegrass Gospel Songbook Art-Nr.: CDROU0664

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(2011/ROUNDER) 13 tracks
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