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Looking for some 'grass


What's the best Bluegrass group, album, CD, or cut, you've heard in some time?

Please do mention if it is by content, or quality of the recording.... SACD, DVDA, etc.

It is hard to get past efforts from Skaggs & Krauss naturally, but I do favor the "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" volumes from the Dirt Band & friends.

But I will try a few here anyhow.

"Mountain Soul" from Patty Loveless... and "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton are super overall.

Charlie Sizemore's efforts as well should be considered at the very least.

Melonie Cannons last two CDs are noteable works also.

So there...

Who, what, or Which, do you like most as of late, or just overall?
blindjim

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oregon
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For an excelent DVD, a must see is "High and Lonesome". Wonderful historical documentery about the origins of Bluegrass with an emphasis on Bill Monroe.
oregon
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Jim,
Glad you asked.
One of the best Bgrass Cds is John Reischmann, South of The border.
Performance is excellent, musicians play with power, passion and fire. Tunes are mostly original with a Latin, Jazz flair, but it is Bluegrass music.
It is not on LP, but the quality of the recording is also excellent. One mic with the mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle and acoustic bass. As each takes a solo, they step closer to the mike. No vocals
I would be happy to send a few cuts on a burned CD so you can be convinced it is well worth a purchase.
Similar to Grisman, but more fire, IMO.
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