Claire Lynch, Rhonda Vincent, Dry branch Fire Squad, Grascals, Cherryholmes, Flatt and Scruggs, Olabelle Reed, compilations from Rural Rhythms, Smithsonian amd Rounder (though these can be old timey music), any Wayne Henderson cd for some bluegrass guitar music, the Pickin' On series, especially Pickin' On Led Zepelin, any of the Bluegrass Albums by the Bluegrass Album Band. Heck, just go to the local internet book and music seller and type in "bluegrass music". The ones I saw on the A site that came up were compilations I have and were all good, though like I said, they may be old timey. Have fun!
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?
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Jax2, I'm a big fan of all of your suggestions, but there's very little bluegrass in those selections. I guess I have to check out some of your selections then, as that's as close as I can come. Yeah, I suppose those are fringe, and bluegrass-influenced selections. They are mostly fusing bluegrass, folk and country. I'd say that Abigail Washburn and Gillian Welch have the strongest leanings towards the traditional. I guess I prefer them over more pure bluegrass, though I have not listened to much of what folks are recommending here. Here's a few more, as far as my own tastes and exposure reach... Iris Dement, "Infamous Angel" Old Crow Medicine Show (self-titled CD) |
Sierra Hull is excellent as well. Yes, she's an amazing young musician. Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNpVvDXktQY |
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