if you havent noticed, captains dead is now in bed with mog. honestly, i really never bothered visiting mog up until a couple of weeks ago, cause quite frankly i get my social networking fill through this dump. but after meandering around mog i have found it to be pretty cool. there’s a few things i would change, but its not my bat and ball. anyway, they have a great video interview with craig finn up right now, along with some other artists.
i dont know how the yonder mountain string band’s recently released mountain tracks 5 wound up on the ol ipod but i am really not one to ask questions. i guess ill never know. although, i do chalk all missing moments in my life up to beer. so, there in probably lies the answer. regardless, i am really diggin these guys especially their musicianship. i am a sucker for banjo and mandolin, both of which is the makeup for any self respecting bluegrass band. therefor if ya like the bluegrass i would only assume these lads would do it for ya. anyone got any other bluegrass bands they dig? i am not well versed in the genre, sadly.
river off mountain tracks vol 4
winds on fire off self titled
buy some of their shit
Old Crow Medicine Show
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Neither of these bands are traditional “Bluegrass” but then, I wouldn't define Yonder Mountain that, either.
Check 'em out!
saw old crow in concert a few months back and it was absolutely spellbinding. incredible energy and talent. full of heart. apparently they are big in the fraternity culture- you’d have thought it was a Dave Matthews show if you just looked at the crowd- but that didn’t take away from the experience. albums are good too, but bluegrass bands should be judged on their live show, in my opinion. ever seen the bluegrass bands playing in the gazebo in decatur, ga on the weekends? fun time.
Avett Brothers are one of my favorite bands around now…period. They aren’t considered traditional bluegrass either but bluegrass with a punk tip. Great harmonies and plenty of banjo. Check them out if you haven’t already.
Absolutely right about live shows.
Even simple mid-west “family” bands are awesome - the harmonies of people who have grown up singing together can be spectacular! That’s one of the things that initially attracted me to the genre.
Local bluegrass fests are great!
thanks, gents! the family and I go camping quite a bit and there is always some “mountain concert series” type deal wherever we go and it always features area bluegrass bands, which 9 outta 10 times are great. which always makes me want to venture forth, but never know where to begin..
There are tons of great bluegrass bands out there, it just depends on the style that you like…here are a few of my suggestions: If you like traditional bluegrass, it doesn’t get any better than the Del McCoury Band. There are hundreds of free live shows from Del on archive.org. I would recommend Larry Keel and the Avett Brothers for a more unusual bluegrass sound. Keel has a voice like Steve Earle and can play the guitar like no one I have heard before and the Avett Brothers are creating their own style. I believe both have shows available on archive as well. For now check these out:
Larry Keel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCxJPz4W5Ts
Del McCoury: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llR3mSDhpEc
Avett Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4pjrmH967c&feature=related
There are lots of good Bluegrass bands out there that border the alternative or progressive rock genre, depends on what you like. I can reccommend:
Chatham County Line
The Hackensaw Boys
Hayseed Dixie
J.D. Crowe and the New South
Trampled by Turtles (from MN!)
Grasstowne
Anything by Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs or Lester Flatt
Meat Purveyors
Sam Bush
New Grass Revival
Stairwell Sisters
Blueground Undergrass
I attended the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s festival this summer and was exposed to a whole slew of music, all acoustic, all wonderful in its own way.
I have only recently discovered your site, and I am very impressed and grateful. Thank you so much for posting all this wonderful music. My friends and I send much love from MN.