An enjoyable evening watching "Country Music Live At The Ryman" on AZ PBS.


Last night, the wife and I had a most enjoyable evening, gratis our comfy couch and AV system, watching a AZ PBS broadcast of "Country Music Live AT The Ryman" 

A wonderful tribute to the history of Country Music and the many artists, writers  and producers who helped pave its way. It was hosted by producer Ken Burns with tribute performances of the music of such iconic legends as Hank Williams. Johny Cash, Maybelle Carter and many others, performances by Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Kathy Matea, Marty Stewart, Dwight Yoakam, Holly Williams and other noted artists.
It was both educational and entertaining and inspired me to dig out some of my old favorite Country LPs and CDs and spend the night enjoying some almost forgotten, wonderful tunes. 

Whether or not Country Music is among one's favorite genres, it definitely has deep roots in America's musical landscape.
For those who haven't had a chance to enjoy this great broadcast, check your local PBS for possible re-broadcasts and follow up additions of the history and artists of American Country Music, as well as specials on the many other genre of music. 

Jim
 
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The wife and I love the Ken Burns doc beyond all reason.  It works even for the most shallow of reasons.  Anybody else stare goggle-eyed at all those Martin guitars?
I'm old enough to have seen Clarence White when he was with the Byrds.  Was it at the Troubadour in West Hollywood?  Was it at a joint in Pasadena? The mem'ry fades.  I do remember, though, how he burned up (or was that hogged?) practically every solo opportunity...
bdp24 -- I saw the Byrds at the Aquarius Theater in Hollywood when they were going through all their personnel problems.  That very evening, apparently, they had just become a trio, McGuinn, Chris Hillman and one of those drummers.  A member of the audience shouted, "Where's Gene?" ...Or was it some other dear departed Byrd?  Anyway,  Hillman muttered, "He's dead."  Bottom line, the Byrds were not very good.  McGuinn was forced to supply his own back-up vocals.