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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Folk Songs Of Our Land - Hard Travellin'
Flatt & Scruggs: Folk Songs Of Our Land - Hard Travellin' Art-Nr.: CDTBIRD0035

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(2010/T-BIRD) 24 tracks 1962/63
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Black, White And Bluegrass (CD)
ALLERTON & ALTON: Black, White And Bluegrass (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16559

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1-CD Digipak, four panel, with booklet, 27 tracks. Playing time 70:51 minutes. Historic Country Music Discovery! Recordings of an Interracial Duo located after 60 Years. Sometimes people who make music history have no idea they're doing...
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Mosaic
SKAGGS, Ricky: Mosaic Art-Nr.: CDSKFR901010

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(2010/SKAGGS FAMILY) 14 tracks (60:29)
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Chicken & Egg
O'BRIEN, Tim: Chicken & Egg Art-Nr.: CDHS832100

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(2010/HOWDY SKIES) 14 tracks (51:53) ecopac
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Still Learning
LONESOME RIVER BAND: Still Learning Art-Nr.: CDRRY1065

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(2010/RURAL RHYTHM) 13 tracks (42:02)
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Antifrogmatic
PUNCH BROTHERS: Antifrogmatic Art-Nr.: CD521980

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(2010/NONESUCH) 10 tracks - digipac
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Antifrogmatic (2-CD - 1-DVD)
PUNCH BROTHERS: Antifrogmatic (2-CD - 1-DVD) Art-Nr.: CD524056

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(2010/NONESUCH) 14 tracks plus Live DVD (NTSC/Code 0) Cup-Box.
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The Columbus Stockade Blues: The Best Of '70s
WATSON, Doc and Merle: The Columbus Stockade Blues: The Best Of '70s Art-Nr.: CDRV319

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(2010/RAVEN) 30 tracks (76:13) culled from seven critically aclaimed albums. 12 page color booklet.
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Rambler's Call (CD)
Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers: Rambler's Call (CD) Art-Nr.: CDREB1833

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(REBEL) 12 tracks (34:52) Outstanding pickin' and harmonies plus a great choice of a songbook. Perfect Album!
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I Wasn't Born To Rock'n'Roll
WHITE, Roland: I Wasn't Born To Rock'n'Roll Art-Nr.: CDTS2400

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(2010/TOMPKINS SQUARE) 13 tracks (42:09) ecopac. Long awaited re- release of this 1976 classic (originally released on Ridge Runner Records, Fort Worth,TX) with bonus material.
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Cherryholmes IV: Common Threads
CHERRYHOLMES: Cherryholmes IV: Common Threads Art-Nr.: CD902021

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(2010/Skaggs Family) 13 tracks (46:29) incl. all lyrics.
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Dark As A Dungeon: Songs Of The Mines
Various: Dark As A Dungeon: Songs Of The Mines Art-Nr.: CDREB7510

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(2010/REBEL) 14 tracks (48:13) 1971-2006 feat. Larry Sparks, Seldom Scene, Keith Whitly & Ricky Skaggs, Steep Canyon Rangers a.o. With 12 page booklet.
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Hurricane
GRUBB, Stacy: Hurricane Art-Nr.: CD07001

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(2009/Grubb/R.C.) 12 tracks (44:43) digipac incl.all lyrics. 'She's a top notch singer and writer, plus she's country and real'... Ron Block. Fresh & powerful songs and superb arrangements by Ronnie Cochran, Nashville,TN. Joel Key...
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Holy Waters
Donna Ulisse: Holy Waters Art-Nr.: CDHMG41096

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(2010/HADLEY) 13 tracks (39:52) produced by Keith Sewell. Brand new album of great originals, same picker crew as heard on her 2009 smash ' Walk This Mountain Down' - highly recommended!
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Getting Folk Out Of The Country
Hedy West& Bill Clifton: Getting Folk Out Of The Country Art-Nr.: BCD16754

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1-CD-Album Digipak with 36-page booklet, 12 tracks. Playing time 35:06 mns. In the '70s I booked various American artists to play the German folk clubs. Now, on the occasion of Bear Family's 35th anniversary, I'm getting sentimental and...
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Acoustics
RICE, Tony: Acoustics Art-Nr.: CDROU0317

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Family Harmony (& Virginia Boys & Amanda)
Jesse Mcreynolds: Family Harmony (& Virginia Boys & Amanda) Art-Nr.: CDJJ49820

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(2009/J&J) 12 tracks (35:15)
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Rare Bluegrass From Nashville The 1960s
Various: Rare Bluegrass From Nashville The 1960s Art-Nr.: CDTBIRD0010

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(2010/T-BIRD) 28 tracks (37:32)
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Bluegrass Special
Various: Bluegrass Special Art-Nr.: CDROU0656

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(2010/ROUNDER) 12 track nice price sampler!
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The Famous Lefty Flynn's
The Grascals: The Famous Lefty Flynn's Art-Nr.: CDROU0641

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(2010/ROUNDER) 12 tracks (35:15) great new album with a special guest appearance by Hank Williams Jr.!
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Bluegrass 1963
Don Reno & Red Smiley: Bluegrass 1963 Art-Nr.: CDRRY1058

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(2010/Rural/Man-Do-Lin) 18 tracks - 8 pages of rare photos.
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Bluegrass 1971
WISEMAN, Mac: Bluegrass 1971 Art-Nr.: CDRRY1059

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(2010/Rural/Man-Do-Lin) 15 tracks
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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
MOORE, Russell: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Art-Nr.: CDRHY1045

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(2009/RURAL RHYTHM) 12 tracks
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Kindling (1973)
Gene Parsons: Kindling (1973) Art-Nr.: CDCCM995

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(2009/CCM/WB) 11 tracks 1973 (27:26) featuring Clarence White, Ralph Stanley, Vassar Clements, Bill Payne a.o.
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Bluegrass For Everyone!
Various: Bluegrass For Everyone! Art-Nr.: CD510336

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(2009/Rural Rhythm) 25 tracks 1955-2009 / special price label sampler
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