larryp58 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Latest band pic. This is from Ford's Bluegrass Mill. An old feed mill that was converted to a music hall dedicated to bluegrass music. That's me with the SongBird Deluxe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Great pic!! Larry, why do the mic stands have numbers on them? Is it so that the guy at the mixer knows which are which? Does he have bad eyesight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Great pic!! Larry, why do the mic stands have numbers on them? Is it so that the guy at the mixer knows which are which? Does he have bad eyesight? That's exactly right, Karen! The sound guy and mixer are quite a bit away from the stage at that place. I would think it is a little distracting for the audience there. Still a great crowd to play for there. There's usually around 100-150 folks on a Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 . Ha ! . . . . The sound guy can't see. Nice pic Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 That's exactly right, Karen! The sound guy and mixer are quite a bit away from the stage at that place. I would think it is a little distracting for the audience there. Still a great crowd to play for there. There's usually around 100-150 folks on a Friday night. Non-musical audience types would probably think the numbers are designating how important the band members are. That makes the mandolin guy top dog in their eyes Be glad you're not the really tall guitar player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringTom Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Colored bands around the mics would be a lot more subtle, but the numbers should help avoid some of the set up time if there are bands moving on and off through the evening. Mics don't stay where you put them as bands change over, so it's easy to get them mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Nice one Larry, i think it would be a lot of fun to play with such a large ensemble. Also, I like how it seems to be from tallest to shortest right to left .. was that intentional ?? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Nice one Larry, i think it would be a lot of fun to play with such a large ensemble. That's what so fun playin' in a bluegrass band! The different instruments each bring their uniqueness to a song. Each one takes a "break" (or lead part) in a song. But when combined, it's a whole new sound! I have never had more fun playin' music in all my years than I have had playin' in a bluegrass band. Pure acoustic heaven! If you ever have a chance to set in and play with a group of bluegrass pickers, you'll be hooked! Plus, it's the only genre of music that hasn't been infected with money and production by major recording labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticologist Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Nice one Larry, i think it would be a lot of fun to play with such a large ensemble. Also, I like how it seems to be from tallest to shortest right to left .. was that intentional ?? :-) haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Who by numbers - What is the name of this genuine quintet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Who by numbers - What is the name of this genuine quintet ? BackLash Bluegrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Numbered stands is quite ubiquitous on my Bluegrass circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hey Larry and hep for the newspaper acticle on the band. It's now or never : Can you tell me the origin of the term bluegrass. Was it something about playing under the moon or. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Hey Larry and hep for the newspaper acticle on the band. It's now or never : Can you tell me the origin of the term bluegrass. Was it something about playing under the moon or. . . . What's up, E! To tell ya the truth, I don't know! I'm guessing that's it's called "bluegrass" music because of it's origins in Kentucky, the "bluegrass state"? But to be certain, I can't answer that! I do know that I've had the best time playin' this genre of music. From a player's perspective, the various instruments and all acoustic nature of the music, it's so much fun! Lively, upbeat (sometimes smokin' hot!), and then sometimes soft and gentle. Once you've sat in with a group and played with them, you'll be hooked too! If you ever get the chance, go for it! Maybe someone will chime in and give us a history lesson on the origins of "this hill-billy music"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Bluegrass music was 'invented' by Bill Monroe and his band "The Bluegrass Boys". They derived their name from the state from whence they came, Kentucky, a.k.a. the Bluegrass state, named for the lawn and pasture grass called bluegrass. Or probably more correctly blue grass. Compared to other lawn an pasture grasses it does have a bit of a bluer hue to it. The highly alkaline soils in Kentucky also impart a blueish look to it. Nobody said, "Let's call this style Bluegrass." I'm not even sure Monroe set out to create a new genre. The style began to be recognized as something different and calling it Bluegrass music just sort of evolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Bluegrass music was 'invented' by Bill Monroe and his band "The Bluegrass Boys". They derived their name from the state from whence they came, Kentucky, a.k.a. the Bluegrass state, named for the lawn and pasture grass called bluegrass. Or probably more correctly blue grass. Compared to other lawn an pasture grasses it does have a bit of a bluer hue to it. The highly alkaline soils in Kentucky also impart a blueish look to it. Nobody said, "Let's call this style Bluegrass." I'm not even sure Monroe set out to create a new genre. The style began to be recognized as something different and calling it Bluegrass music just sort of evolved. A fine thing to know, thank you. Kentucky, , , don't they have a blue moon as well. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 It should be noted that it took awhile for the term "bluegrass" to catch on. In fact, Flatt & Scruggs often called their stuff "folk music." Bill Monroe usually called the tunes he wrote "true-life songs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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