On Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 9:56:01 AM UTC-4, Nelson wrote:
Hi,
I am new to this group. Over the last year or so I have discovered
that I am not so much a bluegrass fan as I am an old-time fan. (I
play mandolin and guitar and am a huge Bill Monroe fan, though).
I started out by listening to The Skillet Lickers, the Monroe
Brothers, Eck Robertson, Fiddlin' John Carson and maybe a few others.
Can anyone refer me to string bands working now that play old-time or old-time inspired music? The best I have found so far seems to be The Foghorn Stringband.
Also, what old-time bands would you guys consider must haves?
Thanks,
Nelson
Some that I like:
Highwoods String Band (from some years ago)
The Tallboys
Boiled Buzzards
The Haints
The Eelpout Stringers
Joseph Decosimo
Murphy & Marckx
New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters
Old Buck
Uncle Earl
Run of the Mill String Band
Sugar Pie
Troublesome Creek String Band
... and check out the youtube videos of the Clifftop festival.
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