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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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.
$39.55
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.
$18.05
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.
$18.05
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.
$21.22
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...
$18.05
A Bluegrass Gospel Songbook
Various: A Bluegrass Gospel Songbook Art-Nr.: CDROU0664

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(2011/ROUNDER) 13 tracks
$9.00 $16.92
Shave And Haircut
Jussi Syren & The Groundbreakers: Shave And Haircut Art-Nr.: CDGR6168

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(2011/GOOFIN') 13 tracks (32:44) digipac
$7.90 $18.05
Almost Home (2011)
SPARKS, Larry: Almost Home (2011) Art-Nr.: CDROU0662

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(2011/ROUNDER) 12 tracks (42:06)
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A Mother's Prayer
Ralph Stanley: A Mother's Prayer Art-Nr.: CDREB1840

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(2011/REBEL) 14 tracks - digipac
$18.05
Rare Bird Alert (2011)
MARTIN, Steve & Steep Canyon R: Rare Bird Alert (2011) Art-Nr.: CDROU0660

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(2011/ROUNDER) 13 tracks (41:36) produced by Tony Trischka. Featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Dixie Chicks & Paul McCartney. Digipac with 24 page booklet.
$18.05
American Legacies (& Preserv.Hall Jazz Band)
Del Mccoury & Preservation Ha: American Legacies (& Preserv.Hall Jazz Band) Art-Nr.: CDMCM0015

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(2011/McCOURY) 12 tracks (47:16) The Preservation Hall Jazz Band & The Del McCoury Band. Digipac incl. all lyrics.
$18.05
Down Home (CD)
WILLIAMS, Josh: Down Home (CD) Art-Nr.: CDROU0661

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(2011/ROUNDER) 12 tracks
$22.58
The Best Of The Groove Grass Years
McCOURY, Del: The Best Of The Groove Grass Years Art-Nr.: CDGGR152

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(2008/GROOVE GRASS) 10 tracks 1998, featuring Doc Watson and Mac Wiseman. gatefold papersleeve
$16.13
 Paper Airplane
Alison Krauss & Union Station: Paper Airplane Art-Nr.: CDROU0665

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​(2011/Rounder) 11 tracks.
$22.58
Stonesgrass
Various: Stonesgrass Art-Nr.: CDSYN023

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(2011/SYNERGY) 12 tracks
$16.41
BeatlesGrass
Various: BeatlesGrass Art-Nr.: CDSYN024

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CD Compilation on SYNERGY ENT RECORDS by Various Artists - BeatlesGrass
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ElvisGrass
Various: ElvisGrass Art-Nr.: CDSYN043

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​SYNERGY ENT - 12 tracks
$16.41
Younggrass
Various: Younggrass Art-Nr.: CDSYN316

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(2011/SYNERGY) 13 tracks,
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Blue Moon Of Kentucky: Instrumental Tribute T
SCOTT, Mike & Others: Blue Moon Of Kentucky: Instrumental Tribute T Art-Nr.: CDRRY1075

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(2011/RURAL RHYTHM) 18 tracks
$16.13
Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin (Ltd.)
GRASCALS & Friends: Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin (Ltd.) Art-Nr.: CD070001

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(2010/BluGrascal) 13 tracks (39:52) digipac. A portion of the proceeds benefit 'St.Jude Children's Hospital'. Featuring: Dolly Parton, Oak Ridge Boys, Terri Clark, Tom T. Hall, Brad Paisley a.o. Cracker Barrel exclusive - not in stores....
$22.58
Riverboat Soul
Pokey Lafarge & South City 3: Riverboat Soul Art-Nr.: CDDIRT0060

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(2010/FREEDIRT) (12/41:03) digipac. Great, young sounding album with a mix of Skiffle/Dixieland and Bluegrass - Riverboat style! Pokey LaFarge (voc/gtr/kazoo/gitjo/harp), Joey Glynn (bass), Ryan Koenig (harp/washboard/perc/voc), Adam...
$18.05
Down On Sawmill Road
LOST & FOUND: Down On Sawmill Road Art-Nr.: CDREB7524

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$15.79
The Boys In Hats & Ties
BIG COUNTRY BLUEGRASS: The Boys In Hats & Ties Art-Nr.: CDREB1838

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(2010/REBEL) 15 tracks - digipac
$19.18
Wildwood Flower
Stoney And Wilma Lee Cooper: Wildwood Flower Art-Nr.: CDGT2153

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(2009/GUSTO) 9 tracks
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22 Favorites
Benny Martin: 22 Favorites Art-Nr.: CDGT2119

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(2009/GUSTO) 22 tracks (51:52)
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