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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Ring The Bell
GIBSON BROS: Ring The Bell Art-Nr.: CDCOMP4506

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(2009/COMPASS) 12 tracks (44:11) ecopac
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By Request - Best Of
McCOURY, Del: By Request - Best Of Art-Nr.: CDMCM0012

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(2009/McCOURY) 14 tracks from the 'Celebrating 50 Years' Box Set - digipac
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Celebrating 50 Years Of Del McCoury (5-CD)
McCOURY, Del: Celebrating 50 Years Of Del McCoury (5-CD) Art-Nr.: CDMCM0050

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(2009/McCOURY MUSIC) 50 career spanning tracks with 12 page booklet. Gatefold Digipac 14x19x3.5 cm w.slipcase.
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
MARTIN, Jimmy: Will The Circle Be Unbroken Art-Nr.: CDGT0619

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Blue Ridge Mountain Blues
Various: Blue Ridge Mountain Blues Art-Nr.: CDGT2071

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(2008/GUSTO) 10 tracks
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Walk This Mountain Down (2009)
Donna Ulisse: Walk This Mountain Down (2009) Art-Nr.: CDHMG40206

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(2009/HADLEY) 13 tracks (46:30) superb album of Ulisse originals, recorded at Sound Kitchen, Franklin,TN and various Nashville,TN studios. Great Clinch Mountain stories, folk and love songs. Klasse akustik Album mit wunderbaren Songs....
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From Where I Stand
VERCH, April: From Where I Stand Art-Nr.: CDROU7046

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Secrets
HULL, Sierra: Secrets Art-Nr.: CDROU0601

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(2008/ROUNDER) 13 tracks
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Hee Haw Corn Shucker
Stringbean: Hee Haw Corn Shucker Art-Nr.: CDGT0878

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(2008/GUSTO) 10 tracks
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Old Time Banjo Pickin' & Singin'
Stringbean: Old Time Banjo Pickin' & Singin' Art-Nr.: CDGT0872

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(2008/GUSTO) 14 tracks (SLP 142)
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Salute To Uncle Dave Macon - Dixie Dewdrop
Stringbean: Salute To Uncle Dave Macon - Dixie Dewdrop Art-Nr.: CDGT0873

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(2008/GUSTO) 14 tracks (SLP 215)
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Angel Band - Early Starday Recordings
Carl Story: Angel Band - Early Starday Recordings Art-Nr.: CDGT0548

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(2008/GUSTO) 20 tracks 1950/60s
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Mama Was A Bank Robber
Wheels Fargo & The Nightingale: Mama Was A Bank Robber Art-Nr.: CDPART679001

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(2008/PART) 16 tracks - Bluegrass/Rockabilly mix from Italy
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The Ultimate Collection: Live At The Ryman
SCRUGGS, Earl&(Family & Friend: The Ultimate Collection: Live At The Ryman Art-Nr.: CDROU0618

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(2008/ROUNDER) 18 tracks (67:59) with 16 page booklet.
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Way Back In The Hills Of Old Kentucky
Stringbean: Way Back In The Hills Of Old Kentucky Art-Nr.: CDGT0874

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(2008/GUSTO) 12 tracks (SLP 142 slightly edited)
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Moneyland
Del McCoury & Friends: Moneyland Art-Nr.: CDMCM0005

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(2008/McCoury) 16 tracks (55:49) Del McCoury's genius concept album including songs of sadness, depression and poor folks. Sehr gelungene Zusammenstellung über Armut, Hoffnung und Ungerechtigkeit. Der Hartz 4 Soundtrack auf Del McCoury'...
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Cherryholmes III: Don't Believe
CHERRYHOLMES: Cherryholmes III: Don't Believe Art-Nr.: CD902020

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(2008/SKAGGS FAMILY) 13 tracks
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And The Wheels Turn
CANNON, Melonie: And The Wheels Turn Art-Nr.: CDRRY1036

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(2008/RURAL RHYTHM) 12 tracks (42:57) great new album produced by Buddy Cannon & Ronnie Bowman. Featuring Randy Kohrs, Ricky Skaggs, Dan Tyminski, Willie Nelson (duet on 'Back To Earth') a.o.
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Hill Country (US)
Tony Trischka: Hill Country (US) Art-Nr.: CDROU0203

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(2008/ROUNDER) 13 tracks
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Land Of The Powerful Owl
WILSON PICKERS: Land Of The Powerful Owl Art-Nr.: CD1780337

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(2008/UNIVERSAL AUS) 11 tracks
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Get Off Your Money
STAIRWELL SISTERS: Get Off Your Money Art-Nr.: CDYAH069

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(2008/YODEL-AY-HEE) 17 tracks (52:35) superb string band project produced by Lloyd Maines. Refreshing album with great pickin' and singin' of haunting ballads, nice funny stuff, bluegrass and old- time tunes. Playing on this little gem:...
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Coal
Kathy Mattea: Coal Art-Nr.: CDCP53260

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(2008/CAPTAIN PATATO) 11 tracks (43:23) digipac - superb bluegrass type project produced by Marty Stuart ! and featuring Bill Cooley (gtr) Byron House (bass), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Tim & Molly O'Brian , Patty Loveless a.o.
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28 Classics
STONEMAN FAMILY: 28 Classics Art-Nr.: CDGT0697

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CD on GUSTO RECORDS by STONEMAN FAMILY - 28 Classics
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Kentucky Banjo (& Lonesome Ramblers)
Larry Sparks: Kentucky Banjo (& Lonesome Ramblers) Art-Nr.: CDGT0817

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(2008/GUSTO) 8 tracks
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Sweeter The Flowers
Stanley Brothers: Sweeter The Flowers Art-Nr.: CDNA2046

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