Some of you may be interested in this... the "music business" discovers bluegrass...
http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/01/04/05662114.shtml
Return to traditional music ?
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nick allen
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Jason Odd
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Again?
Seriously, in the early to mid 1970s there was somewhat of a Bluegrass boom due to 'Dueling Banjos' and the college live circuit and even some of the bluegrass (Newgrass) festivals, more than a few majors tried their hands at Bluegrass (most having dropped the genre in the 1950s), but in most cases they were compialtions and short lived deals for most bands.
Ricky Skaggs and his bluegrass influenced hits in the 1980s were part of another era of 'Bluegrass' retirning to the market, but that was equally short lived.
The independant labels have always had a better attitude about this style as they don't expect an artist or group to sell a gazillion (count 'em) albums.
Personally I just like to play my 'O Brother where Art Thou' soundtrack CD, then crank up some Bill Monroe.
Seriously, in the early to mid 1970s there was somewhat of a Bluegrass boom due to 'Dueling Banjos' and the college live circuit and even some of the bluegrass (Newgrass) festivals, more than a few majors tried their hands at Bluegrass (most having dropped the genre in the 1950s), but in most cases they were compialtions and short lived deals for most bands.
Ricky Skaggs and his bluegrass influenced hits in the 1980s were part of another era of 'Bluegrass' retirning to the market, but that was equally short lived.
The independant labels have always had a better attitude about this style as they don't expect an artist or group to sell a gazillion (count 'em) albums.
Personally I just like to play my 'O Brother where Art Thou' soundtrack CD, then crank up some Bill Monroe.
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Jack Stoner
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Bluegrass seems to go in cycles. The latest movie with Bluegrass has obviously fueled the current upswing.
Deliverance is another movie that helped the 5 string banjo with the Dueling Banjos song.
Now, if we can just get a hit movie (or at least a relatively hot movie) with traditional country music maybe it will help speed the resurgence in traditional country music.
Deliverance is another movie that helped the 5 string banjo with the Dueling Banjos song.
Now, if we can just get a hit movie (or at least a relatively hot movie) with traditional country music maybe it will help speed the resurgence in traditional country music.
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