RickRiman...it is me at 8:09. Some alias! I don't know who Steve Whalen is How did you know it was me by the way? Wait I see a comment I made. Guess that gave it away.
We really enjoyed you posting this on here and especially enjoyed the interview with Everett Lilly. How do we go about getting a copy of this as my husband has played banjo for Everett since 2003. Thanks again!
Yes it is Keith Whitley, if you buy the dvd there is also a very informative alternative commentary by Fred Bartenstein who was also one of the compares and he tells you who was picking with who at the time. This really is great entertainment watching superb musicians of a bygone era and the sound quality is wonderfull and its seamlessly produced/directed by Albert Ihde would heartilly suggest buying the dvd to enjoy Freds narrative too, thanks BLUESDVDNL. Enjoy, Carl from B,ham England.
First off, I love this documentary. It spotlights and interesting period in bluegrass - where players like J.D. Crowe, Tony Rice, and Sam Bush were taking the music in new directions - while simultaneously featuring great traditionalists. One thing I take exception to, however: the host of the festival says at 1:08:32 that the banjo is "the only American instrument. All other instruments were made in other countries." The banjo derives from African instruments. Black slaves introduced it.
@Beck19781 Actually, the 5 string banjo is American. The African instrument that the banjo is supposedly modeled after had 3 strings usually, sometimes less. I just have my doubts if we should give soul credit to Africa for the banjo. After all, there are lots of countries with folk instruments that they made with 3 strings, a stick and a guord. Just a thought.
@TylerSDodson I agree. The Banjo that we know isn't African. Nearly every instrument comes from somewhere else; the Chinese Pipa, Erhu, Suona & Yang chin come from Persia, the lute and guitar come from the Arabic countries, the Indian Tabla and Sitar come from the Arab countries and Persia, and on, and on. You aren't going to tell a Chinese person that the Erhu isn't Chinese. :)
@TylerSDodson Yes the African instrument is not the same as the banjo, but that's not the point. The point is that those instruments are the closest resemblance to the aspects of the banjo, and if you listen to the playing styles, they are very close to those of early banjo styles. With the slave trade, it seems fairly obvious that Africa is probably the root of the development of the banjo. Much like all other styles of music in America, there were probably influences from other cultures also.
Like a dream come true. No more bookmarking 3minute clips. 86 minutes fine quality unadulterated bluegrass as pure as you can wish. Txxxxxxxx!!!!!!
kenedal1 3 weeks ago
Awesome!!!!!!!
fngrstyl 2 months ago
RickRiman...it is me at 8:09. Some alias! I don't know who Steve Whalen is How did you know it was me by the way? Wait I see a comment I made. Guess that gave it away.
poindexful 4 months ago
RickRiman...it is me at 8:09. Some alias! I don't know who Steve Whalen is How did you know it was me by the way?
poindexful 4 months ago
An 8-year-old Missy Raines shows up at 57:11. She grew up to be one monster bass player.
RickRiman 4 months ago
I have watched over 22 minutes of this great video. I have got to go, but I really enjoyed this very much! I,ll return later to see the rest. Thanks!
johnnyhuis 4 months ago
A super film, don't stick with this, buy it, for the better of Bluegrass!
EldoNorte 6 months ago in playlist Modern Bluegrass
That's my Dad, Tex...as I watch t having been there 30 years ago I realize how ahead of his time he was! Jody L
poindexful 10 months ago
@poindexful Is that you at 8:09? And is the guy on your right fiddling Steve Whalen (now a federal judge)?
RickRiman 4 months ago
That's my Dad, Tex...as I wtach t having been there 30 years ago I realize how ahead of his time he was! Jody L
poindexful 10 months ago
The soul is there.
jneeveacheak 10 months ago
We really enjoyed you posting this on here and especially enjoyed the interview with Everett Lilly. How do we go about getting a copy of this as my husband has played banjo for Everett since 2003. Thanks again!
radnre 11 months ago
Yes it is Keith Whitley, if you buy the dvd there is also a very informative alternative commentary by Fred Bartenstein who was also one of the compares and he tells you who was picking with who at the time. This really is great entertainment watching superb musicians of a bygone era and the sound quality is wonderfull and its seamlessly produced/directed by Albert Ihde would heartilly suggest buying the dvd to enjoy Freds narrative too, thanks BLUESDVDNL. Enjoy, Carl from B,ham England.
villain411 1 year ago
is that keith whitley playing gtr w/ ralph? man...if it is...he looks sooo young
blugrastooth 1 year ago
First off, I love this documentary. It spotlights and interesting period in bluegrass - where players like J.D. Crowe, Tony Rice, and Sam Bush were taking the music in new directions - while simultaneously featuring great traditionalists. One thing I take exception to, however: the host of the festival says at 1:08:32 that the banjo is "the only American instrument. All other instruments were made in other countries." The banjo derives from African instruments. Black slaves introduced it.
Beck19781 1 year ago
@Beck19781 Actually, the 5 string banjo is American. The African instrument that the banjo is supposedly modeled after had 3 strings usually, sometimes less. I just have my doubts if we should give soul credit to Africa for the banjo. After all, there are lots of countries with folk instruments that they made with 3 strings, a stick and a guord. Just a thought.
TylerSDodson 5 months ago
@TylerSDodson I agree. The Banjo that we know isn't African. Nearly every instrument comes from somewhere else; the Chinese Pipa, Erhu, Suona & Yang chin come from Persia, the lute and guitar come from the Arabic countries, the Indian Tabla and Sitar come from the Arab countries and Persia, and on, and on. You aren't going to tell a Chinese person that the Erhu isn't Chinese. :)
Khalilullah 3 months ago
@TylerSDodson Yes the African instrument is not the same as the banjo, but that's not the point. The point is that those instruments are the closest resemblance to the aspects of the banjo, and if you listen to the playing styles, they are very close to those of early banjo styles. With the slave trade, it seems fairly obvious that Africa is probably the root of the development of the banjo. Much like all other styles of music in America, there were probably influences from other cultures also.
giggleblaggle 3 months ago
@giggleblaggle Well said (also great points in this thread by Khalilullah and TylerSDodson).
Beck19781 1 week ago
Go TEX
poindexful 1 year ago
GREAT!!!
anitadavideduo 1 year ago
Curtis Blackwell, Sam Cobb & friends jamming at 50:10 is some of the best bluegrass singing I heard.
BanjoBoyMatteo 1 year ago