EssentialTension Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 [quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1390774143' post='2349434'] ... "Dr Hook and the Medicine Show" Please note this is NOT the same band as Dr Hook ... [/quote] They are the same band with name changed in mid 1970s but I agree the earlier stuff is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1390775171' post='2349452'] They are the same band with name changed in mid 1970s but I agree the earlier stuff is excellent. [/quote] Most of the personnel are the same but the whole outlook was different. You can't imagine Dr Hook recording "Roland the Roadie" Steve ... or Penicillin Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 My band is a country trio but tbh I couldn't tell you where to start! Well yes I can - listen to Bob Harris' country show on Radio 2 and see what floats yer boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 dont forget to look up Unknown Hinson.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I've really getting into 'Fifth on the Floor' lately, I had 'Distant Memory Lane' by them on a freebie promo cd and loved it. They are more country rock I suppose but some of the stuff is just what I'd call straight country, it depends which way you want to head. I've always loved Creedence and Skynyrd I'd be more country rock I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1390776494' post='2349483'] My band is a country trio but tbh I couldn't tell you where to start! [/quote] I have told them where to start. The op only needs to read what i said in post #14 then they can make their up their own mind rather than just be bombarded with what each individual contributor likes. Edited January 27, 2014 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 A few of my favourites...... Junior Brown Brad Paisley Ricky Scaggs Johnny Hiland Redd Volkaert Jerry Reed Brent Mason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehillscorporation Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 A quick apology, it was me who started with a long list! It's only really in the last ten years or so that I even acknowledged C&W as, personally, a legitimate musical genre! Guess I've got a bit of a passion now....just the faintest hint of pedal steel makes me go all misty eyed (adopts Homer Simpson voice: mmm, Buddy Emmons...) Sorry. John x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='thehillscorporation' timestamp='1390782852' post='2349567'] A quick apology, it was me who started with a long list! It's only really in the last ten years or so that I even acknowledged C&W as, personally, a legitimate musical genre! Guess I've got a bit of a passion now....just the faintest hint of pedal steel makes me go all misty eyed (adopts Homer Simpson voice: mmm, Buddy Emmons...) Sorry. John x [/quote] No need to apologise. I actually like a lot on your list and couldn't agree more on your comments about Dolly Parton. I just think that it's best for the op to start in the early days of Country then work forward. There is some great music out there to discover. Edited January 27, 2014 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1390777933' post='2349508'] I've always loved Creedence and Skynyrd I'd be more country rock I suppose. [/quote] ...or more Rock than Country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehillscorporation Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1390783448' post='2349570'] ...or more Rock than Country? [/quote] maybe, but I can't listen to Creedence without hearing Buck Owens in spades! Love 'em both to pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='thehillscorporation' timestamp='1390784053' post='2349573'] maybe, but I can't listen to Creedence without hearing Buck Owens in spades! Love 'em both to pieces [/quote] Of course, but i can't listen to Frank Zappa without hearing Webern and Varese but it doesn't make him a European classical composer. It just reflects his musical influences. Edited January 27, 2014 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehillscorporation Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1390785077' post='2349575'] Of course, but i can't listen to Frank Zappa without hearing Webern and Varese but it doesn't make him a European classical composer. It just reflects his musical influences. [/quote] very true, 'cept maybe for when he's playing Ring Of Fire (back on topic ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='thehillscorporation' timestamp='1390785559' post='2349578'] very true, 'cept maybe for when he's playing Ring Of Fire (back on topic ) [/quote] ...and played without a hint of irony of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wp6yF-JanI Really like this lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Some really great...err... 'interpretations' of the genre right here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227997-january-composition-competition-voting/ ...in case you hadn't stumbled across this already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Hate country music the same way "The Dude" hates The Eagles. But searched Danny Thompson on play Google and an album came up Darrell Scott live in Nc.... Brilliant. He really is a talented guy. http://play.google.com/music/m/Tdat5frmeu3vfaqlzpldtcmf55i Edited January 27, 2014 by blamelouis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1390783280' post='2349568'] I just think that it's best for the op to start in the early days of Country then work forward. There is some great music out there to discover. [/quote] I'm not sure about this. As the OP has said he likes the more modern pop/rock country stuff he may well be better off starting with things like that & working backwards as his country tolerance levels increase. Starting with something like The Carter Family might be too much too soon. A good place to start with the older stuff might be something like the "O Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack, as it's got a nice mix of older stuff. It certainly sparked my interest in some great music I'd otherwise never have heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 These guys are great. The singer Chris Scruggs, the great Earl Scruggs's grandson, is also an amazing steel player, bassist and he's learnt the fiddle recently as well [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QESr8fo65sE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QESr8fo65sE[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 You could also try the following: Mary Chapin Carpenter Suzy Boggus Martina McBride Alison Krauss & Union Station Trisha Yearwood Alan Jackson Kathy Mattea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I like of what has been suggested , and would also add John Mellencamp and Maria McKee, both of whom are a bit country at times. Also may be worth checking out some of these bad boys.... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227997-january-composition-competition-voting/page__pid__2350067#entry2350067 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 There is no shame, country CAN be awesome!!! My faves are Big and Rich, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban (especially his stuff with Ranch), and Alan Jackson. Adam Brand is cool for an Aussie country artist, and the chicks dig it by Chris Cagle is a belting tune. The Dixie Chicks never cease to amaze me.... I was fortunate enough to tour with them as a stage lighting tech is early 2000's on their australian tour and was blown away every night. It was on this tour, sat side of stage, watching Jerry Flowers ( bass player and ex Ranch member) rock out night after night that inspired me to start playing music again, and most importantly pick up a bass! Country music is unlike any other genre, there is usually a lot of collaborative work between artist/songwriters which provides amazingly written music arrangements and heart felt lyrics. It is the white man's blues (not being racist guys! :-) ) and if you can get past the fashion and the drawl (neither bother me) it can be great fun. Now where is my Big and Rich cd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreencastTutor Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Out of the endless stream of country music my brother plays, these are probably my favourites: George Strait Alan Jackson Toby Keith I can't imagine playing bass to any of the songs though. Especially things like Amarillo by Morning - George Strait, its all about the vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This reminds me of the joke.. How many country bass players does it take to change a light bulb? Five, one, five, one, five, one...... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]...or more Rock than Country? [/font][/color][/quote] yeah..are you sure Hank done it this way? Country's the biggest vaguest genre of popular music in the world that's always evolving, creating and absorbing different styles so I guess people will always argue what is or isn't country just like the flak poor old "definitely country" Waylon got when he started - anyhow I think if it's managed to get in the country charts then it probably qualifies personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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