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rickp
Sun, 02/21/2010 - 19:04
A great show and time Friday. Here's the link for an audience recording. As always, you aren't allowed to download this unless you already have tickets to the next Sam show within 2 hours of where you live (hey...we drove 3.5 hrs for this and it was worth it!).
sam bush band
rhythym and brews
chattanooga, tn
2010-02-19
source: akg426 stereo XY config. > soundevices 702 > microtrack II
transfer: microtrack II > cdwave > traders little helper wav to FLAC. only editing is crossfade L channel on track 20 in audacity for two channel mono.
taper: kirk gregory williams, john m patch
dfc/fob ~15ft from stage, ~9ft high clamped to pole suspended over crowd
set 1
01 intro
02 uncle pen
03 puppies in knapsacks
04 banter
05 left me alone
06 ridin' that bluegrass train
07 whisper my name
08 circles around me
09 on the ocean
10 gold heart
11 stringbean
12 crooked smile
13 spider john
14 revival
15 bringin' in the georgia mail
16 old joe clark
17 river take me >
18 ? jam
19 new country
20 lapse in 7 (cuts off)
21 > lapse in 7
encore
22 (cuts in) sailing shoes >
23 crossroads
24 sailing shoes
notes: packed crowd but ideal mic placement, still chatty at times. i believe coax cable worked loose at end of set causing mono signal for last song then cuts out and had to restart deck (crossfaded L channel in for 2 channel mono).
less than a minute missing. lost signal again at start of encore so first bit of sammy singing the intro before sailing shoes is missing.
david wardle
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 08:04
The Frankfort show was a treat for me, realy enjoyed. Was hoping the band could jam a little longer though, maybe next time. Dave
rickp
Thu, 02/18/2010 - 14:51
So sorry to hear about Chris' mom. Our thoughts/prayers are with him and his family.
Is anyone from here heading to Chattanooga tomorrow? Susie and I are driving up and meeting Gregg for the show. Looking forward to it...haven't seen Sam and the guys since Newgrassfest.
david wardle
Thu, 02/18/2010 - 11:11
I had heard of Sam Bushs music on "KET" a few years ago, and I was overwhemed with the sound,lyrics, and the passion with which the bands played. I picked up the new CD and one other ''late as usual" and listen to them often....now..the big news!.Just in the newspaper 2-17-10 there's an artcle about Sam and he's starting a new tour, first one in Frankfort ,Ky....right down the road...and hey..I was lucky enought to purchase 1 of 4 tickets left! Looking forward to this! Also my sympythy to the member and bands loved one who passed away recently. Dave
samfan_1
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 19:07
Just let me say this about Sam Bush TV. I love the interviews, and the music, ah, the music..."Souvenir Bottles" is just the latest example of how fabulously talented Sam and the band are. I'm sitting on my recliner, in my living room, rocking out. When artists can excite people vegging out on their couch, you know that they have "it"!! How do they do that? Thanks guys!!!!!
bpleines
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 13:09
Love the new CD - bought it the first day it went on sale. Also, love the addition of SamTV!! A great gift to your fans. I will see you at Telluride - but that seems like such a long time to wait. Why is there never any love for Illinois. I know the majority of our state doesn't have the greatest of musical tastes, but I need a Sam fix!!! Please come to the midwest!
rickp
Thu, 01/14/2010 - 16:42
Does anyone know when the "new" Dread Clampitt CD featuring Sam will be released?
rickp
Mon, 01/11/2010 - 14:33
Sure wish I could get down to the beach this weekend. Unfortunately, that labral tear in my shoulder is scheduled to be repaired Friday.
But...we will be making the show in 'Nooga on 2/19!
Greetings from snowy Atlanta! Just saw you are going to be at Seaside next weekend. It sounds like a great event for songwriters and the fans. Wish we could make it. If you may recall, we met in 04 at the Little Feat Jamaica Fan Fest (at the airport in customs) and then in Boone at Appalachian State when Sam played with Doc Watson Both such memorable occasions for me. Hope you both had a blessed Christmas and New Year's. Would Sam be available to play our wedding this fall. We are looking at dates in September or October in metro Atlanta (Roswell, Alpharetta, or Atlanta). Please contact me via Facebook. God bless!
rickp
Thu, 12/31/2009 - 13:24
Happy NYE!
Ten years ago tonight, Sam, Cow, and Peter Rowan dropped in and played with Leftover Salmon in Denver, and what a show it was.
You can download it and hear for yourself right here:
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to Sam, Lynn and the Band. We miss seeing you here in Charlottesville VA and hope that you find your way to one of our many new music venues sometime soon. We used to look forward to your annual visits to Cville-will never forget your last visit to the Jefferson Theater, which has just re-opened as a totally restored new venue. Starr Hill has closed and we never missed your shows there either. We'd love to see you come back to the Jefferson and bring your newgrass back to Cville.
samfan_1
Thu, 12/24/2009 - 10:50
I just wanted to say, Merry Christmas to Sam, Lynn, Byron, Chris, Stephen, Scott, and to all their families. And to all the friends that I've made on this board, and to those I haven't met yet! God Bless us everyone!
"This one showed up in my mailbox one day a while back. Great sound and great performance by Sam and the guys (as always).
You may download this with two caveats - a) you MUST buy Sam's new CD, Circles Around Me; and b) you MUST go see Sam next time he's within two hours of where you live.
You are all on the honor system here...more to come.
Sam Bush Band
10/25/08
Ampitheatre Stage @ Magnolia Fest, Live Oak, FL
Source: soundboard > ? > CD > EAC > Trader's Little Helper > flac
Disc 1:
01. One More Love Song
02. Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms
03. Mr. President
04. Ridin' the Bluegrass Train
05. Mr. Freddie
06. On The Road
07. Dancin' With The Angels
Disc 2
01. Souvenir Bottles
02. Bringin' In The Georgia Mail
03. Fiddlin' Around Jam
04. New Country
05. When You Gonna Wake Up? *
Encore:
06. Cripple Creek * ^
Notes:
* w/ Kyle Ogle (guitar), Kenny Olivario (harmonica) and Balder Saunders (mandolin) of Dread Clampitt
^ w/ Jim Lauderdale (vocals)"
Muletownfolks
Sun, 12/13/2009 - 20:45
Howdy Folks & Happy Holidays!
We had the good fortune to attend the Telluride Tennessee Benefit for Epilepsy Saturday night in Nashville. The sold out event was in a small theatre at Belmont University. It’s just the kind of place we love to see Sam perform. Perfect for an acoustic set and almost like being in someone’s living room. Emmylou praised her daughter Holly who organized the benefit. The players who joined her on stage included a couple of Nash Ramblers, Sam and Jon Randall Stewart, along with long time D.C. friends Mike Auldridge and John Starling. Byron House was on bass. Rob Stokes and Maple Burns put their special touch on everything which made for a great evening of music, memories and magic.
It was rather surreal to see Sam tethered to a stool and wearing funky footwear, but all that did not keep him from delivering some foot stomping music. In classic Emmylou style, she shared the spotlight with the other players as only the Queen of Country Music can do. The only song Sam did from Circles Around Me was the Ballad of Stringbean and Estelle. Later with Sam alone on stage he dedicated a classic Dylan tune to Lynn in commemoration of their 25th wedding anniversary. With a twinkle in his eye Sam began picking Let It Snow, eventually morphing into a heartfelt Girl From the North Country. Jon Randall Stewart sang a mournful Whiskey Lullaby along with another haunting song about death (whose title we did not know). Mike Auldridge did his Seldom Scene classic House of the Rising Sun/Walk Don’t Run. At Emmylou’s request John Starling sang the Graham Parsons Hour of Darkness. Sam put his signature style on every tune, whether playing fiddle or mandolin, while playing homage to John Duffy, Graham Parsons or even Stringbean. All in all it was a timeless two hours with a diverse set list.
We have a special place in our heart for Emmylou Harris since we met on a blind date in 1983 at a Hot Band era show at Bogart’s in Cincinnati. We so enjoyed hearing the early tunes. It was like a trip back in time to our youth when we were falling in love and finding the kind of music that would set the pace for the rhythm of our lives. To quote Sam, how in the world did we get this far?
Set List, 12.12.09
Roses in the Snow
Blue Kentucky Girl
If I Needed You
Jon Randall Stewart’s song about death
Little Girl of Mine in Tennessee
The Ballad of Stringbean and Estelle
If I Could Only Win Your Love
House of the Rising Sun/Walk Don’t Run
Poncho and Lefty
Praise God
I’d Rather Be Up Some Dark Hollow
Lonesome Whistle
Roll On Buddy Roll On
Let It Snow/Girl From the North Country
Whiskey Lullaby
Walls of Time
Born to Run
Satan’s Jewell Crown
Old Five and Dimers Like Me
Get Up John
Encore:
Two More Bottles of Wine
Hour of Darkness
Happy Holiday Trails
Pat & Barb Day
cdmert
Sat, 12/12/2009 - 20:04
Hi, new to the site, I am a Weiser-ite (Idaho), living out here in WV. I used to live in Weez when Sam won the National Oldtime fiddlers contest there.....I don't remember the exact year.......Just wanna say Hi.......I'm also purchasing a Stealth Banjo from Scott V. and he has been very helpful and Scott told me about playin in your band.....Glad to see this combo.......best of luck and make gobs of money!!!!!!!!
Chris Emert
a reasonable banjo picker
itsokimwiththeband
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 13:08
webisode #7 of SBTV is getting ready to air on the home page later today. We are having fun producing these for your entertainment while Sam is off his feet (and the road) for a couple of months. We would love to have your reaction, comments and/or ideas as we have more filming to do. So jump on in to the discussion. Thanks everybody and have a wonderful holiday season, Lynn (& Sam)
rickp
Sun, 12/06/2009 - 10:56
From Mr. Kenny Lee...
"Sam, John, and Curtis are up for another Newgrass Festival so we are now underway.
The date will be August 20, 21, 22/ 2010. The location will be the same..Ballance MotoX.
One difference, John will be the closing act on Friday. Sam will be the closing act on Saturday. John will be able to be there all 3 days this time so collaborative efforts are expected throughout.
The special early deal ticket link will go out to the ngfest email list very soon... after that.. we will update the website for 2010 .. www.newgrassfestival.com
This event is the premier Newgrass music showcase in the world.. featuring not only those who originated the artform but also...those who are taking it to the next level. Sam Bush was born and raised here.. the music began here .. many of us watched it happen and grow to the worldwide phenomenon it is today. We are excited and proud that our event features those who are recognized and awarded as among the finest musicians in the world. More news as the event grows..."
While part of me wants to scream "COME TO THIS!", part of me wants to say don't. The size of the crowd last year was ideal (from a fan's perspective). I brought my beautiful (and VERY tolerant) wife up for her birthday last year (it's on the 20th) and I'll be doing it again in 2010.
The only way it could be better would be for the Sam Bluegrass Band on Friday, the Sam Band on Saturday, and Duckbutter on Sunday.
Seriously, if you consider yourself a Sam or newgrass fan, this is the one festival that you'll want to hit next year...
rob
Fri, 12/04/2009 - 12:17
I find it hard to believe that the good folks in Jackson Co., KY really espouse Stringbean was murdered there as "kycolo" suggests. While it's true Stringbean was born in Jackson Co., he lived and died, "On Ridge Top, TN in 1973" just like the lyrics state, where he and his wife Estelle lived for many years presumably to be close to the Ryman.
Sam
Awesome new CD, only one problem as a bluegrass state native as yourself, I was disappointed to hear for your Stringbean tribute song to attribute the setting in Tennessee of all places. I have been to the Stringbean memorial in Jackson Co (Gray Hawk) KENTUCKY and can feel Stringbean rolling over in his grave and feel certain the Akemon family will not invite Sam to their annual memorial bluegrass show when they hear mention of the Stingbeans murder taking place in TN. Shame on you, I guess Nashville is not that far from Bowling Green but come on I can't believe the meter wouldn't be the same with Cantuckee and Tennessee, oh well had to get that off my chest, hopefully you have your reasons.
itsokimwiththeband
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 00:11
Hey All, it's late tonight and late to say "Happy Thanksgiving". truly hope all of you have had a wonderful holiday, with all the drama or nonesuch that goes with. Love to all family, friends and you guys, none of which we have seen for over a week! Surgery and all was taken very seriously and Sam is doing fine. we'll know more tomorrow, drs appt and all..... expect good things (always do, always happy). We are so very thankful, and thank all of you. Sam has gone to bed, and I'm not far behind. hang in and hang on, we appreciate all of you. graciously,
Lynn
