How much Irish music, then,
contributed to the mix which forms the roots of Appalachian Music and hence
Bluegrass, is anyone's guess, but I would imagine that the contribution was
not too great. Have you heard of families in the Appalachians who were
actually Irish, and not Scotch Irish? Or, are you aware of any songs that
mention places in Ireland or that clearly are Irish?
* (raises hand again) I'm
pure Irish on the maternal side and Scotch-Irish on the paternal
side. Obviously though, most
of the sonnets I know are from the paternal side. The
maternal Gramma' only sang Gospel
Bluegrass and I doubt if "Come and Dine" came
from anywhere over water.
lol.
By the way, I am speculating that you are Dr. Ralph Stanley's daughter.
Is my guess right? I keep thinking that you are the person who appears briefly
in the documentary I saw about him on TV, who had the gorgeous mountain of
black hair, and actually sang with him in an informal setting, if I recall
correctly. If that is so, I remember telling myself how beautiful this woman
was, and the whole segment - how moving it was.
* Oh no sir. That's not me. I'm the
ornry redhead that hasn't been blessed with singing next to him
yet.
.... YET. I'd love to one day.
Understand... Stanley's stem about as far as the music reaches.
<grins>
But Dr.Stanley is our male matriarch and our
pride & joy. ... with Two running a close
second.
Thanks so much for commenting on my post. You really are a delight, and
it is such a privilege for me to have caught your attention like this.
* Oh, don't be so charming on my
little account. I like to yap like a puppy, remember?
:o)
Yours truly,
Bryant "Eduardo" Holman
Presidio, Texas and Ojinaga, Chihuahua (originally from Roswell,
NM)
* Beautiful artwork. I miss the pottery I
use to 'cross over' and scoop up when I lived in California and
the Rockies of Utah for several
years. BOY are you on the border!! Which makes it more
exciting
that you appreciate the Appalachians. I
have a best friend in Huachuca, AZ and she sent me a
vase that I'll treasure
forever. ... it was sent with love.
Good day to you sir and.... before another
Hatfield-McCoy-Alamo sets off cannons... (laughing)...
give the True Blooded Irish some quick credit or
*I'll* be hiding you like they did Little Billy.
<grins>
Renee'
