I love many, many genres of music, but at the top of my list is Bluegrass. It may have something to do with the fact that I was born in KY and live in NC. Anyway, regardless of whatever else I listen to on any given day some Bluegrass will certainly find its way into the mix! Now, I know that I am not the only bluegrass fan out there. So, what are you listening to?
This is a great take on bluegrass and I agree with your bluegrass/jazz link. I came at this from the opposite direction. I was initially a bluegrass fan and have become a fan of jazz. I believe I am most impressed with the excellent musicianship and free flowing nature of both genres. Great stuff!Honestly, I do not really care for "Country" music in general, but I truly like Bluegrass. I'm a serious Jazz aficionado, and to me, Bluegrass is a kind of "Country Jazz". Each musician is totally jamming out with their instrument like Jazz musicians do. And the Banjo in Bluegrass? Good grief. Those technical Banjo rolls blow me away. And like Jazz, Bluegrass is truly "American" music from the ground up.
I realized I liked Bluegrass about 25 years ago listening to "Prairie Home Companion" because Garrison Keillor had many Bluegrass bands and artists on the show as guest musical artists. Been a fan ever since. I still remember the first time I heard Allison Krauss on his show. She was just a young teen at the time. Her voice blew me away.
This is a great take on bluegrass and I agree with your bluegrass/jazz link. I came at this from the opposite direction. I was initially a bluegrass fan and have become a fan of jazz. I believe I am most impressed with the excellent musicianship and free flowing nature of both genres. Great stuff!
Talk about great musicianship...Chris Thilemis a mandolin virtuoso!Nickel Creek - A Dotted Line
Chris THILE! Stupid autocorrect....Talk about great musicianship...Chris Thilemis a mandolin virtuoso!