I haven't written before, but I'd like to add my voice and speak up for my love of bluegrass and mountain music. Having recently attended the Down from the Mountain concert, which came to a soaring close as Ralph Stanley led the audience in Amazing Grace, I was struck by the huge diversity of bluegrass lovers who turned came to the Newark, New Jersey, venue. What a night. Throughout the concert I couldn't help but envisioning the musicians sitting on a front porch singing and playing their instruments on a warm day. Perhaps I'm influenced by photos my father took in the 1960s as he traveled the Smoky Mountains to document the music. But whatever the case, the music comes from the hearts of its players and fills the hearts of its listeners. It can be pure joy and pure melancholy. Sarah U.
-----Original Message----- From: Rob Bailey [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 6:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: BG: Questions for you fans... Yes you don't have to born in the south to understand the Music Of Ralph Stanley. I was born in the south but moved up north. When the topic of music came up I was like ya'll probably don't listen to what I do. I was very surprised to find so many "closet" Bluegrass fans out there. A very good friend of mine has almost the entire Stanley collection of songs, many a night we sit around playing cards and listening to Ralph and Carter Stanley sing their music. Not only Ralph but other Bluegrass singers also. You need to look no further than some of the biggest names in country music that started in Bluegrass or even with Ralph (Skaggs and Whitley). Ralph sings and plays with his heart and soul in every song. Anyone that appreciates good music can clearly see that. My biggest thrill of the year is going back home for my home town's annual Bluegrass Festival which is headlined By Ralph Stanley. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com Bluegrass Bulletin Board brought to you by the fan club of Dr Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys subscribe or unsubscribe at http://drralphstanley.com/ Bluegrass Bulletin Board brought to you by the fan club of Dr Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys subscribe or unsubscribe at http://drralphstanley.com/
