Doc Watson live performance of Shady Grove

Blue Plum Festival in Johnson City packs Main Street for this musical giant and legendary singer/guitarist. With his warm delivery and eloquent style, Doc captures the hearts of his listeners at this outdoor public event.

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Music

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• Tri-cities
• country
• folk
• traditional
• performing
• arts

[k8bowley]

Does Doc play with dennis anymore?

[bnotrod]

seems that he plays with alot of people depending on the venue and the region. Jack Lawrence is accomponying Doc at this gig. I believe they are long time friends with a history of collaboration.

[waxwall]

Thanks! Who is the other guitarist?

[bnotrod]

jack lawrence

[GBeret83]

Nobody does Shady Grove like Doc Watson!! My brother(now deceased), turned me on to Doc Watson back about 1983, and I couldn't believe how talented he was to be blind. He's so incredible.

[bobman121212]

my uncle plays with doc now i see him @ sugar grove every year

[muzaklover78]

@bnotrod He is amazing

[muzaklover78]

Why are the idiots in the crowd talking during this unbelievable performance??? Shame on them. They ought to shut the hell up and pay attention, they might just learn something.

[wischef64]

Correct, 1st time I saw Doc play, it was with Jack in 1984 or so. I met Jack years later when he was working at a guitar shop/luthier in Charlotte. Great guy, but not the best player when he's had a few. ;)

[Galacticplane]

Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video. Listening to Doc tell his story brought a tear to my eye. brenniewood says it the way I feel,"I love this man and his music. Pure inspirational genius...

[brenniewood]

i love this man and his music. Pure inspirational genius