Archive for Bluegrass

4th Annual Fan Fair Reunion Show Souvenir Record 1975

The 4th Annual Fan Fair Reunion Show. Various Artists, Foundation Records 1001, 1976. Recorded live in Nashville by the Country Music Association and the Grand »»

The Festival Tapes – Telluride Bluegrass

The Festival Tapes, Flying Fish Records, FF-068, 1978. The Telluride, Colorado Bluegrass festival. Recorded Live in Telluride June 26-26, 1977. Byron Berline & Sundance, »»

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Dirt Silver and Gold

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dirt, Silver, and Gold. United Artists UA-LA670-L3. 1976.

I had never listened to The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band before. I »»

Mike Auldridge Dobro and Old Dog

Mike Auldridge, Dobro Takoma/Devi Records, D 1033, early 1970s, and Mike Auldridge & Old Dog Flying Fish Records, 1977.

I love the sound of the Dobro, »»

This is Jimmie Rodgers

This is Jimmie Rodgers, RCA Records, VPS-6091, 1983. Liner notes by Hank Snow.

Jimmie Rodgers (1897–1933) was known as the “singing brakeman.” We don’t know what »»

Jethro Burns Comedian and Mandolin Player

Jethro Burns in a self titled LP. Flying Fish Records FF-042. 1977.

This is the Jethro of the famous comedic musical duo, Homer and Jethro. »»