Bona Fide Bluegrass & Mountain Music

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Clearly inspired by the commercial breakthrough of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, this high-spirited anthology presents 18 songs from the vaults of RCA/Bluebird, offering a crash course in the evolution of old-time country and mountain music into bluegrass. Opening the album is Harry McClintock's 1928 recording of "The Big Rock Candy Mountain," which highlighted the O Brother film, followed by a couple of traditional classics from country's seminal artists--Jimmie Rodgers's "In the Jailhouse Now" and the Carter Family's "Keep on the Sunny Side"--that were revived by others on the hit soundtrack. Five tracks proceed to detail the musical progression of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, while other staples include the Prairie Brothers' romp through "Shady Grove" and the close harmonies of the Morris Brothers (reminiscent of the better-known Louvin Brothers) on "Salty Dog Blues." Balancing the spiritual uplift of some of the material, the collection ends with the murder balladry of the Country Pardners' "Pretty Polly." --Don McLeese

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Average customer rating: THESE GUYS ARE GREAT!! It took me two or three listens.. Best of the CA Grass Valley Fest (2004) awesome new bluegrass Excellent stuff

Bona Fide The Gibson Brothers Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Long Way Back Home Red Letter Day Another Night of Waiting Lefty's Old Guitar Long List of Heartaches ASIN: B00008BRB0 Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

1. The Open Road
2. Arleigh
3. Ragged Man
4. Railroad Line
5. That Bluegrass Music
6. Vern's Guitar
7. Where Nobody Knows My Name
8. Shucking The Corn
9. Don't Forget The Coffee, Billy Joe
10. Whisper In My Ear
11. Norma
12. Beautiful Brown Eyes
13. The Lighthouse

Customer Reviews:

THESE GUYS ARE GREAT!!.......2007-05-07

If you like bluegrass music,you'll love the Gibson Brothers. If you don't like bluegrass music, there is a good chance you will like these guys. Beautiful execution of the music, great choice of songs, great songwriting: what more can you ask. They have three albums on Sugar Hill Records. All are excellent. Give them a listen!

It took me two or three listens.........2005-09-24

...but now I love it. First time I listened to the CD, I hated it and wondered what the heck I'd bought. I must not have been paying attention! Really a pleasing group with good harmonies and pickers.

Their sister joins them on one song 'The Lighthouse' prominently and I believe it's her in the background on others. A fair singer herself, she fits in the 'allowed to waver and warble a bit' category of bluegrass singers. Which is JUST fine!

While perhaps not to the caliber of some other bluegrass musicians, this album contains some really enjoyable original and traditional melodies. 'Norma', 'Beautiful Brown Eyes', and 'Vern's Guitar' are my favorites. 'Vern's Guitar gets me crying each and every time. *dabs eyes*

It's worth checking out, definetly.

Best of the CA Grass Valley Fest (2004).......2004-07-12

Listening to the Gibson Brothers on stage in the beautiful Grass Valley setting was good enough. But who would expect the Bona Fide CD to stand up to Live and Beautiful? It does. The Gibson Brothers are a powerful combination of high quality musicians with a great feel for their music. The songs are mostly written by them. The instrumetation is expert, driving and well fitted. I particularly like the banjo (but I play one ) and impressed by the base.
The songs on this CD are ALL top notch. Normally, CD's contain a couple of good songs and the rest aren't up to snuff. But with Bona Fide, I listen from front to back everytime. This said, don't miss "Railroad Line" and "Vern's Guitar" which bring shivers to me.
I also had the pleasure of chatting with the group for an hour or so, discussing everything from Yosemite to Bears. Really nice, thoughful and articulate guys. This is a 10 star CD. (PS I only review CD's that are 5 or higher...there are just too many of the others)

awesome new bluegrass.......2004-02-19

I listen to a lot of music & I have to say this is one of the best cds I've listened to, simply awesome. These guys are able to write great new bluegrass songs, not to mention doing great covers at their live shows. If you like bluegrass music,beautiful melodies & great voices don't pass on this wonderful cd. Can't wait for their new cd. Keep up the great jobs guys!

Excellent stuff.......2004-01-30

This is a great CD. These guys manage to write material that respects (and reeks of) traditional bluegrass, without falling into tired cliches or simple, cheesy lyrics. No lazy writing here. Great picking and singing too. Very impressive.

Average customer rating:

Bona Fide Bluegrass & Mountain Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Bmg Marketing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: More Bona Fide Bluegrass & Mountain Music Classic Bluegrass, Vol. 2 Classic Bluegrass From Smithsonian Folkways Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways ASIN: B0000640NG Release Date: 2002-04-23

Tracks:

1. The Big Rock Candy Mountains - Harry McClintock
2. In the Jailhouse Now - Jimmie Rodgers
3. Keep on the Sunny Side - The Carter Family
4. Shady Grove - Prairie Ramblers
5. Little Maggie - Wade Mainer, Zeke Morris & Steve Ledford
6. Sinner You Better Get Ready - Monroe Brothers
7. Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms - Monroe Brothers
8. Mule Skinner Blues - Bill Monroe
9. Tennessee Blues - Bill Monroe
10. Six White Horses - Bill Monroe
11. C. & N. W. Railroad Blues - Byron Parker and His Mountaineers
12. Somebody Loves You Darlin' - Morris Brothers
13. Salty Dog Blues - Morris Brothers
14. Electricity - Jimmy Murphy
15. We Live a Long, Long Time - Jimmy Murphy
16. Twenty-One Years - The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers
17. That's How I Can Count On - Jimmy Martin and the Osborne Brothers with the Sunny Mountain Boys
18. Pretty Polly - Country Pardners

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Clearly inspired by the commercial breakthrough of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, this high-spirited anthology presents 18 songs from the vaults of RCA/Bluebird, offering a crash course in the evolution of old-time country and mountain music into bluegrass. Opening the album is Harry McClintock's 1928 recording of "The Big Rock Candy Mountain," which highlighted the O Brother film, followed by a couple of traditional classics from country's seminal artists--Jimmie Rodgers's "In the Jailhouse Now" and the Carter Family's "Keep on the Sunny Side"--that were revived by others on the hit soundtrack. Five tracks proceed to detail the musical progression of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music, while other staples include the Prairie Brothers' romp through "Shady Grove" and the close harmonies of the Morris Brothers (reminiscent of the better-known Louvin Brothers) on "Salty Dog Blues." Balancing the spiritual uplift of some of the material, the collection ends with the murder balladry of the Country Pardners' "Pretty Polly." --Don McLeese

Average customer rating: Diamonds in the rough

More Bona Fide Bluegrass & Mountain Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Bmg Marketing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bona Fide Bluegrass & Mountain Music The Best of Flatt and Scruggs TV Show, Vol. 1 The Best of Flatt and Scruggs TV Show, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00006JYBK Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. Indian War Whoop (Country Dance) - Hoyt Ming and His Pep Steppers
2. You Are My Sunshine - The Pine Ridge Boys
3. Go Easy Blues - The Prairie Ramblers
4. Freight Train Moan - Arthur Smith Trio
5. I'm Comin' Back But I Don't Know When - Charlie Monroe and His Kentucky Pardners
6. Bringin' in the Georgia Mail - Charlie Monroe and His Kentucky Pardners
7. Chalk Up Another One - Jimmy Martin and the Osborne Brothers
8. Nobody Cares (Not Even You) - The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers
9. Windy Mountain - The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers
10. Lonesome Road Blues - Bluegrass Banjo Pickers (Osborne Brothers)
11. The Little Old Lonesome Little Circle Song - John Hartford
12. May I Sleep in Your Barn Tonight, Mister - McPeak Brothers
13. My Little Cabin Home on the Hill - Lester Flatt and Bill Monroe
14. Will You Be Loving Another Man - Lester Flatt and Bill Monroe
15. Head Over Heels in Love - Lester Flatt
16. Over The Hills to the Poorhouse - Lester Flatt and Mac Wiseman
17. The Bluebirds Singing for Me - Lester Flatt and Mac Wiseman
18. Fastest Grass Alive - The Osborne Brothers

Customer Reviews:

Diamonds in the rough.......2002-12-23

There's actually a fair amount of un-grassy material on here, but also a lot of gems such as tracks by the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers and the McPeak Brothers that'll knock your socks off. Also some later Lester Flatt tunes, from his early '70s RCA days, and some live tracks with Mac Wiseman. Kinda hodge-podgey, but worth checking out, especially since so much of this has been out of print for so long.

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2. Celebrate His Love
3. Christmas with the Louvin Brothers
4. Classic Western Swing
5. Coal Miner's Daughter - Live [Import] [Live]
6. Country Christmas, Vol. 2
7. Country Gold: Down in Dixie
8. Country Line Dancing, Vol. 2 [Import]
9. Country Pride: A Special Brand Of Country
10. Covered By Cash

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