Any bluegrass music fans out there?

[Poncha]

I highly recommend "Whiskey, Women, and Death" as well as "Troubles to Blame" both by The Earl Brothers. Their sound is haunting and almost primitive with plunky banjo lines and erie high tenor singing by guitarist John McKelvy. There is nothing slick about their music but it is thoroughly authentic and enjoyable. The band on these recordings has since disbanded and later interations of The Earl Brothers are not as noteworthy. The music is hard to find and not available on Tidal or Qobuz but other streamers may have it. Let me know what you think.

[Mouse]

Originally Posted by Antonmb

Here’s a great album:

I used to have this album, autographed; I probably still have it. I saw him at a bluegrass festival in Peaceful Valley, NY as a child.

[Mouse]

For modern Bluegrass I like Tyler Childers although the line between bluegrass and country is blurry. Check out the songs Feathered Indians and Purgatory.

[alkizz]

nothing better than a bluegrass festival... my favorite live event to attend.

[alkizz]

best line uttered from a band at a live event I've ever heard was at a bluegrass festival..

the band was tuning their instruments and one band member dude looked over at another and said

"how does it sound"

the guy answered

"close enough for bluegrass"

and that's when I realized how much I love it.

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Originally Posted by alkizz

nothing better than a bluegrass festival... my favorite live event to attend.