I may be a Bluegrass Picker, but I'm an all genre listener. EXCITED NEWBIE, PLEASE READ!
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BluegrassPicker 23 posts 2 years
Hey y'all, I'm new to MusicStack, but I hope to be a valued and devoted member to all. I'm glad to find a place where MUSIC albums can be discussed. First I'd like to say that I'm only 24 years old, so I can't be expected to know everything from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Haha, so if I don't know every song that Led, or The Who came out with, please don't put me down. PLUS, I'm an all genre listener which greatly broadens my field compared to someone who only listens to rock/country etc.
Growing up when I did, vinyl was phasing out (very sad). So my collection is nothing compared to all my new fellow veteran collectors. I fell in love with vinyl after me and my little brother were handed down a collection of about 300 45's from an ancestor who had his own recording studio/radio station back in the 60's. This collection consists of 90% DJ promotional copies which made it even more fascinating to me. Especially the white label sun record 45's.
Vacationing to Missouri every year I find alot of antique malls and my first LP I purchased was "Waylon and Willie". Not rare by no means, but still great songs you will NEVER hear on a greatest hits compilation album these days! Lucky for me it was in GREAT playing condition! It was then I realised that vinyl had a much much sweeter sound than any digital remastered copy could EVER have.
Being in the Bluegrass world, I'm great friends with a fiddler, Mr. Earl Garner, who played with Bill Monroe for about 6 years back in the 60's. I was at his house jammin last week and was shocked to find that he himself didn't even have a copy of the records he released (after playing with Monroe) on stoneway records. Thanks to music stack, I found one, still sealed, and can't wait to show him my new find on my next visit!!
I do have one question. Is is possible for a new member like me to view want ads? I would like to help people find records (as they did for me on the Earl Garner LP), so how do I check want posts?? I know the rules say not to try to sell anything, that's not the case, I just want to help :) Thanks to all for reading, and I hope to hear some feedback! Y'alls new friend, BluegrassPicker
I'm not entirely sure so, if Dave Stack reads this, he would be able to put you straight, but I understand that only the sellers have access to the wants lists so you would need to be registered to sell items in order to see them.
It isn't uncommon for many musicians to not have copies of their own records - sometimes they're even unaware that certain titles have been released - but I'm sure Earl will be thrilled when you show him your find. Music is a fantastic way of bringing people together and, as an older person, I'm a little jealous of the fantastic time you have ahead of you in discovering all the amazing sounds of the sixties and seventies. Something to really look forward to!
Hey BluegrassPicker: What instrument do you play? I would assume by your handle it is either guitar or banjo... Also, do you play contemporary Bluegrass in addition to traditional?
Welcome aboard! I don't know much about the technical aspect of Music Stack, but I too, like Glenn pointed out, was under the impression the only sellers have access privileges to want lists -- and maybe Dave Stack can clarify if reading this thread.
I would only add, save and hold on to those DJ promotional copy records, they could possibly fetch a good price and supplement your retirement funds when that time comes later in your life, if you so choose to sell and part with them at that time.
Welcome to the vinyl community! It is within my hopes that you can likewise re-discover music that perhaps you may have never heard before or grow some new found appreciation for music that you have!
Originally Posted By John Bailes: Hey BluegrassPicker: What instrument do you play? I would assume by your handle it is either guitar or banjo... Also, do you play contemporary Bluegrass in addition to traditional?
Thanks for the interest in my music John, My pic shows me on stage with my guitar, but I was actually backing up the fellow that i mentioned whose record i found, mr. earl garner. When me and my family band was on stage i was mainly on banjo. As to your question, I'm pretty stuck to the traditional. Its what i was introduced to. I'm a huge stanley brothers fan. I've got stanley brothers box sets, records, and records, and records, haah..some of which the material includes the live radio morning show they did at the beginning of their career. Not sure how much into traditional you are, but even after carter passed away and ralph was uplifted by the sound of jack cook, and roy lee, to me the stanly brother sound continued on. But thanks for the comment and i couldn't be happier to find a community like this to chat with people. Y'alls friend, BluegrassPicker
I glad to see a "young 'un" carrying on the tradition. I like all different kinds of music and bluegrass is one of them. But I'm not very well educated regarding all of the artists. So I guess for me that it's been one of the "fringe" interests that I've had. Of course, I'm familiar with Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs. I've been to a few small local gatherings and found some local bands that I enjoy. I tend to prefer the traditional bluegrass sound but one group that I particularly like is New Grass Revival with Bela Fleck. That guy can do amazing things with a banjo. I like the way that they blend jazz, rock and blues into their music without destroying the fundamental bluegrass sound. Are you familiar with them?
Originally Posted By John Bailes: BluegrassPicker,
I glad to see a "young 'un" carrying on the tradition. I like all different kinds of music and bluegrass is one of them. But I'm not very well educated regarding all of the artists. So I guess for me that it's been one of the "fringe" interests that I've had. Of course, I'm familiar with Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs. I've been to a few small local gatherings and found some local bands that I enjoy. I tend to prefer the traditional bluegrass sound but one group that I particularly like is New Grass Revival with Bela Fleck. That guy can do amazing things with a banjo. I like the way that they blend jazz, rock and blues into their music without destroying the fundamental bluegrass sound. Are you familiar with them?
Yes Sir you bet. And you are absolutely right, bela fleck is definately a "pioneer" for a NEW sound on an instrument thats been around for centuries. And you're also right about their sound. They branch out without destroying the fundamentals that their NEW sound is built upon. As far as newer bands go, you mentioned New Grass Revival..If you haven't heard "The Grascals" you might give them a listen...They've been really daring lately redoing ALOT of country songs, and I believe maybe even a few classic rock songs. But they make it their own, while not destroying, but COMPLIMENTING each genre in the process. They're a 2 thumbs up group for me. Also, as far as "different" may go, Tony Rice is definately different, but can be JUST as traditional as the next guy, but most of the time he mixes both. If you don't know anything about Tony, he can't sing anymore, he's just known for his crazy awesome guitar playing. But he sang with J.D. Crowe and the new south I guess it was in the 70's i believe, and also if you ever come across any "Bluegrass Album Band" albums, they have all the pioneers of that era. Tony singing lead and flat picking, J.D. Crowe who is the banjo picker/baritone singer..and an ole' boy by the name of Jerry Douglas who is a phenomenal Dobro picker. Word of advice on ole douglas though, don't ever try to spot him in a picture if you don't know who he is playing or has played with. He's a man of 1000 faces I can promise ya lol...well it was good talkin to ya again mr. john, your friend, BluegrassPicker
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