Bluegrass Music

Honoring the memory of Carlton Haney who promoted the very first multi-day Bluegrass music festival in September 1965. This video premiered at the 40th Anniversary event in September 2005. "The original Fincastle event was partly a celebration of the music and the artists who played it, and partly an example of the missionary zeal and desire to educate people about the history of bluegrass music – and Bill Monroe’s central role in that story – that Carlton Haney took on as his personal crusade. Haney became famous for putting different groups of musicians together on stage, often using them to recreate the lineup of a previous version of The Bluegrass Boys, or to make some other point about the music in addition to entertaining his audiences. This aspect of the early Haney festivals was also in evidence at the 40th Anniversary Festival in Fincastle, with Carlton up on stage a number of times to MC or narrate special tributes to some of the acts who were on the bill in 1965 (like Bill Monroe and Reno & Smiley), including appearances by pickers who had performed with them over the years." - John Lawless, https://bluegrasstoday.com/ https://bluegrasstoday.com/ Celebrate the “dynamic duo” Flatt and Scruggs with your very own Ceramic Coffee Mug or Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle from our Etsy Store Flatt and Scruggs Coffee Mug shorturl.at/gAENY Flatt and Scruggs Stainless Steel Water Bottle shorturl.at/ewRX7 Corncob - Country by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100565 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Welcome to our documentary on Don Reno and Red Smiley, two of the most iconic performers in the world of bluegrass music. These two musicians made a significant impact on the genre and are remembered for their contributions to the development of bluegrass music. In this documentary, we will explore the lives and careers of Don Reno and Red Smiley, examining the musical partnerships and solo endeavors that helped shape their legacies. We will also delve into their connections to other notable figures in bluegrass music, such as Bill Monroe, Bill Harrell, and Flat & Scruggs. Get ready to learn more about two of bluegrass music's most influential figures and their place in the larger history of the genre!

Join us on a journey through the life of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music and a true historic icon. Discover the story of how Monroe revolutionized American music with his unique style and sound, and how he went on to form the legendary band, The Bluegrass Boys. Explore the lesser-known facts about his childhood and career, and learn how he influenced other legendary bluegrass artists such as Flatt & Scruggs, Reno and Smiley, Jimmy Martin, and many others. This documentary offers a captivating close look into the life and legacy of the king of bluegrass music, Bill Monroe.

A film documenting the lives and careers of bluegrass legends, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. The film begins with their rural beginnings in North Carolina and Tennessee, through their years with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys and as leaders of their own Bluegrass band, The Foggy Mountain Boys. And later as they headed their own bands, The Nashville Grass and the Earl Scruggs Revue. These immense talents, each in his own way, were part of the driving force that created the genre of Bluegrass Music. We’ve included back stories about their lives and their relationship with Bill Monroe, for better or worse. The legacy they leave behind has enriched the lives of many and inspired countless young artist, who they nurtured, to rise to the height of success in the music industry. Celebrate the “dynamic duo” Flatt and Scruggs with your very own Ceramic Coffee Mug or Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle from our Etsy Store Flatt and Scruggs Coffee Mug shorturl.at/gAENY Flatt and Scruggs Stainless Steel Water Bottle shorturl.at/ewRX7 Many thanks to all the YouTubers below who provided clips for this project. Red Hot + Country: https://vimeo.com/16866696 Earl Scruggs and Friends, turion2005: https://youtu.be/yQIJuu3N5EY Lester Flatt the Nashville Grass and a Young Marty Stuarts, Oleracoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omEiAbcPslU Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, “Blue Moon of Kentucky”, BluegrassLibrary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4syA9aNnNa0 “When the Angels Carry Me Home”, Foggy Mountain Boys, Mike’S: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dqcqz47mI Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass (featuring Marty Stuart), “Rawhide”, Authentic Bluegrass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5k2TSyvUa4 “Country Comfort” Earl Scruggs Revue, Daniel Parsnow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjoLDWjHnd8 Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” (original 1949), Michael Hensley: https://youtu.be/z_Y3mnj-8lA “The Cabin on the Hill” - Foggy Mountain Boys, Mike’S: https://youtu.be/tVO-Pc7DtXY Flatt & Scruggs at The Ash Grove, Los Angeles, Doc Hamilton Collection: https://frobbi.org/audio/hamilton/FS62.html The Beverly Hillbillies 7X09, fnghku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdVdYfs4m4w Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Bank Robbery and Car Chase, Razor Shark: https://youtu.be/5Bin_aBTZPk Young Ricky Skaggs, Archie Shaw: https://youtu.be/Oh0Py4fNRqc Marty Stuart - What’s In My Bag, Amoeba: https://youtu.be/_MUa0xMnC5o Earl Scurggs Revue - Our Love Is Home Grown (Live) EARLSCRUGGSVEVO: https://youtu.be/TWrxE9Ngk6Y “Just a Closer Walk With Me” Mike’S: https://youtu.be/PR9GYaneiXY Add below to re-edited video if permission is granted. Foggy Mountain Breakdown, carcharoth61: https://youtu.be/AJOIqmlI65Y