Charlie Cushman "Bending the Strings" 11 21 09 Station Inn

This is the wonderful tribute that Charlie Cushman did for the legendary banjo picker, Allen Shelton on 11/21/09. Charlie wanted the crowd to make sure to remember Allen in our thoughts and prayers as he had been released from the hospital this week, after a lengthy hospital stay. This morning it was announced on the Bluegrass Blog that Allen Shelton had passed away sometime yesterday. I remember this amazing song of Allen's from hearing my grandfather play it growing up. I believe Charlie did a bang-up job of a tribute and I know I will always remember that we all took a moment to send prayers and positive thoughts to Allen never dreaming we would hear the news today. Please remember Allen's family in your prayers....

Left to right- Jimmy Stewart (dobro), Charlie Cushman (banjo), Shawn Camp (guitar), Mike Bub (bass), Chris Henry (mandolin).

***Update: January 7, 2010! Charlie will be playing on Thursday, January 21st at the world-famous Station Inn in Nashville! If you are going to be in the area, make sure to stop by. It'll be Charlie and Friends...you never know who might show up!*****

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[ArkRed1]

Remember Jimmy Stewart when he used to do the day gig at Shepherd of the Hills in Branson many years ago. Glad to see he's still pickin'.

[markbyrum]

Charlie - nice "walk-up" around 1:35 or so! Way to go fella!  Cool chimes on the mandolin, also.

Mark Byrum

[abeard100]

We use to try and get Charlie to Bring his Banjo into Machine shop in High school, we only got him to do it once. He was good back then, and still pickin!

[VickiOsb]

Woop woop!

[Banjerman07]

I wonder if the Angel Band, can keep up with Allen on this tune Right now!

[BanjoBoyMatteo]

Thoughts and prayers to the family of the great Allen Shelton. Charlie did an awesome job on this tune!

[banjobilly32]

Charlie! He be da man!!