Bluegrass Specialty Labels Music

Bluegrass Specialty Labels Music

Bluegrass

Bluegrass is a style of southern string band music developed by Bill Monroe in the 1930s and 1940s. Bill Monroe's records with the Blue Grass Boys were so popular on the radio that announcers began using the term "Bluegrass music." Typical instrumentation is fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, dobro, and bass. Bluegrass is frequently characterized by virtuoso string playing, as with Monroe playing the mandolin, or Earl Scruggs the banjo; and the mandolin, following Monroe's example, is a prominent part of most bands. The tempo of the music is frequently fast, highlighting the skill of the performers. A striking feature of bluegrass is the intensely high and pure tone of lead vocalists, particularly in songs of longing or loss, as heard in the singing of Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, and, of course, Monroe himself.

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- Presenting the rare meeting of bluegrass and funk, featuring Del McCoury, Mac Wiseman, Doc Watson, and Bootsy Collins -- the GrooveGrass Boyz.
- FireHeart Records is an independent bluegrass and acoustic music record label in Santa Barbara, California.
- New label with recordings by some of today's hottest players, with artist and press information, how to order, reviews and link to AcuTab site.
- Known for "Old & in the Way" bluegrass recordings featuring David Grisman, Peter Rowan and Jerry Garcia, plus Grisman and Garcia's recordings and other Grisman projects. Includes free mp3s from each disc, Flash plug-in from Macromedia and Qu
- European distributor of Rounder Records with artists such as Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Heather Myles and Kathleen Edwards.
- Record label that features Country Western and bluegrass music, with artists, history and events information.
- Rebel's extensive catalog spans more than three decades in bluegrass music. Macromedia Flash Player is required to view site.
- Bluegrass and Civil War music by some of North Carolina's talented pickers, the Casstevens family--Jerry, Mike, and Danny.
- Independent UK record label promoting acoustic country, bluegrass and folk styles and featuring the Charlie Boston Band. Site has reviews, music samples, and order form.
- Retailing the latest bluegrass artists, Americana, and folk for the web enthusiast.
- Traditional bluegrass; has MP3 and RealAudio clips of many of their artists.
- Label known for its historical live recordings and radio sessions, as well as contemporary releases. Site provides catalog, calendar, links, email, releases and ordering information.
- Bluegrass and other American roots music styles. Artists include Frank Wakefield and Joe Meadows.
- Full service publishing, recording and consulting firm. Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
- CMH Records features traditional bluegrass and roots music, including re-issues of classic material and new voices in bluegrass.
- Old-time, bluegrass, fiddle recordings and tune books from many regional North American traditions, including Pacific Northwest, New England, Texas, Cajun, Southern, Canadian, and French Canadian.
- Homespun, family-owned label with an original oldtime and bluegrass recording, Crooked Steep and Rocky, by Steve Hartz, with more projects on the way. Site provides ordering information.
- Roots label which features old country, hillbilly and bluegrass music from Nashville, Tennessee.
- German major independent country and bluegrass label that has released boxed sets by many of the early bluegrass greats. Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, Jim & Jesse among them. The European powerhouse also has reissues of cla
- DRC Nashville Backwoods Edge Records is based in Nashville, Tennessee and has a roster of country, bluegrass, and roots music artists.
- Recording and production company featuring bluegrass and classic country. Their first release is by legendary fiddler Benny Martin.
- Traditional to contemporary bluegrass artists including Hall of Honor members The Osborne Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, Eddie Adcock, and Charlie Waller. Plus David Parmley, Larry Stephenson, Wildfire, The Chapmans, Special Consensus, Josh Williams,
- West Coast based record label for bluegrass music. Artists include Mike Nadolson, Bluegrass Etc., Walden Dahl, and Sheri Lee. RealPlayer clips on all artists.

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