Sam Bush
Also Known As: Charles Samuel “Sam” Bush, Charles Samuel Bush
Biography: Charles Samuel “Sam” Bush is an American bluegrass mandolin player. Sam is considered to be an originator of the Newgrass style.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Birthday: April 13, 1952
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Gender: Male
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Legends of Flatpicking Guitar
Overview: In this 90-minute video, Doc Watson appears in half a dozen performances, ably supported by the late Merle Watson in one segment and by Jack Lawrence in the others. Norman Blake and the Rising Fawn String Ensemble purvey both Celtic roots and country branches with equal Californian of this crowd, makes even the 'squarest tune (Turkey in the Straw) an adventurous new experience. Tony Rice appears in a variety of settings, ranging from an evocation of the old-time country 'brother duo' (Ricky Skaggs play mandolin and sings high harmony) to a kicking contemporary bluegrass ensemble (Tony Rice Unit) to a cooking all-star jam on the 'new acoustic' fringe (jamming with Tony are Sam Bush-mandolin, Mark O'Connor-fiddle, Bela Fleck-banjo, and Jerry Douglas-dobro).
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
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Bluegrass Country Soul
Overview: Capturing the sights, sounds, and magic of Carlton Haney’s 1971 Labor Day Festival in Camp Springs, North Carolina; a three-day outdoor festival—the first of its kind—featuring bluegrass veterans and future stars alike sharing the primitive wood and cinder block stage. More than just capturing one of the largest bluegrass festivals of that decade, this documentary is also an interesting mixture of live performances, interviews, impromptu jam sessions and crowd footage of live music set in a small town surrounded by the now long gone red clay and tobacco shacks of North Carolina.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-07-01
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Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman
Overview: At the Ryman is a 1992 live album by Emmylou Harris and her then-newly formed acoustic backing band, The Nash Ramblers, recorded at the Ryman Auditorium, most famously known as the onetime home of the Grand Ole Opry. This video includes interviews with the artists and live performances from the album.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-02-18
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Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville
Overview: R&B legend, Grammy winner, and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Solomon "The King" Burke makes a once in a lifetime trip to Nashville in an evening of country and roots music at the famed Belcourt Theatre. Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch and band leader Buddy Miller join Solomon along with songwriters Jim Lauderdale, Paul Kennerley, Kevin Welch and Shawn Amos in a soul inspiring night of collaboration and music.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-17
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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-11
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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
Overview: There are only a few Bluegrass Boys still around that played with the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Peter Rowan was a bluegrass boy in the 1960's for only a short time, but Bill's influence and musical knowledge still resonates with Peter. Even as he branched out into his own music after leaving Bill's band, his bluegrass roots were never far away. This portrait of Peter expands beyond his music to his artistic and spiritual endeavors spanning four decades giving the viewer an in-depth look at a true legend within our Americana musical history. His lyrical quality and melodies are memorable; influencing the next generation of musicians, sharing what Bill taught him and what he has learned being a troubadour traveling the world.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-01
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The Porchlight Sessions
Overview: A rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of Bluegrass Music from Bill Monroe to today's musicians.
Genres: Documentary History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-28
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Ramble At The Ryman
Overview: 2008 Concert by Levon Helm at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-20
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Revival: The Sam Bush Story
Overview: Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-21
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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Overview: Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-30
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Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last Ramble
Overview: Emmylou and The Nash Ramblers last performance together at The Ryman.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-11
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years
Overview: Filmed and Recorded Live at Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, on September 14, 2015, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years captures a group of longtime road warriors who've yet to lose their grit, joined onstage by John Prine, Sam Bush, Vince Gill, Jerry Jeff Walker, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell, Byron House, and Jerry Douglas. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (and early Dirt Band member) Jackson Browne joined in, along with longtime member Jimmy Ibbotson, while a sold-out crowd sings along in the background. From country classics to deep cuts, the tracklist finds bandmates Jeff Hanna (guitars/vocals), Jimmie Fadden (drums/harmonica/vocals), Bob Carpenter (keyboards/accordion/vocals) and John McEuen (banjo/fiddle/guitar/mandolin) swapping harmonies, trading solos, and shining new light on a catalog of vital, vibrant music.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-20
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