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Bluegrass Roots: On The Road With Bluegrass Musicians

Lunsford, Bascom Lamar (Actor), David Hoffman (Director) Format: DVD
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Bluegrass Roots: On The Road With Bluegrass Musicians — $10.00
Format Black & White, Color, NTSC
Contributor David Hoffman, Lunsford, Bascom Lamar
Runtime 1 hour and 1 minute
Number Of Discs 1
Manufacturer Varied Directions

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This is the 1st TV Special (1964) shot documentary style in the Mountain of North Carolina. It follows Old Man Bascom Lunsford as he casts the talent for his Asheville Mountain Music Festival (also the first such event)."Bluegrass Roots" takes viewers presents a who's who of the most extraordinary singers, players and dancers the Bluegrass Mountains had to offer. Many later became famous. Songs Include: Groundhog, Johnson Boys, East Virginia Blues, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, and Heavenly Light is Shinning On Me. Reviews: "Most of the amazing performers presented are now long gone on. It is a treat to see and hear them again..." Bill Morrison, The News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina

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"Most of the performers presented are now long gone on. It is a treat to see and hear them " -- Bill Morrison, The News and Observer, Raleigh. North Carolina.

"This Film brings dignity and greatness to "hillbilly" music." -- Bill Morrison, The News and Observer, Raleigh. North Carolina.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.5 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ B0001LQL5Q
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Hoffman
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Black & White, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 1 minute
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2010
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Lunsford, Bascom Lamar
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Varied Directions
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0001LQL5Q
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Joe Chip
    5.0 out of 5 stars Glimpse into authentic Appalachian music traditions
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019
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    A rare authentic snapshot of music and life in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1960's. Whereas works of Alan Lomax may be more complete and more professionally edited, "Bluegrass Roots" records a spontaneous and intimate encounter with real people living in the area at the time, shedding light not only on their music but also their life-style.
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  • L. A. Hagemann
    5.0 out of 5 stars David Hoffman did a great job here in the video work surrounding Bascom Lamar ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018
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    David Hoffman did a great job here in the video work surrounding Bascom Lamar Lunsford. We should all be thankful for his early work preserving this piece of North Carolina history.
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  • toronto
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic documentary
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018
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    It is what it is, a record (about 50 minutes worth) of a very poor Appalachian world, without a lot of fancy filmwork -- to say the least. It follows Lunsford around (he hardly plays) as a sort of guide to people he knows. The best part of it is the capturing of the square dancing. You can catch most of it on Youtube. I would say it is only for real fans of the original music of the period.
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  • Cole Mckinney
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
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    A great documentary on early Bluegrass from the Asheville region of the Smoky Mountains. Nicely done with great music. If you like Bluegrass, buy this today.
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  • KAEL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
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    If you're from the Carolinas, this will make you homesick. I know it did me.
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  • Palominogirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Down Home!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011
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    Enjoyed this immensely! I smiled and toe taped all the way thru. Those folks knew how to have fun! A awesome window into our mountain past! So glad it was preserved and available today!
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  • mary ervin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2013
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    A well done and enjoyable story of the music of Bascam Lamar Lunsford. Filming was good and showed life in the area where Lunsford lived. Many musicians included. It was fun to watch.
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  • Zeb Bufus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old time for real.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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    Classic footage of a long forgotten time.
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  • Helmut
    3.0 out of 5 stars Alte Stimmungsmomente zu Bluegrass!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 27, 2018
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    Nachdem ich mir eine Bluegrass - CD von Rhonda Vincent gekauft hatte, wollte ich mehr über die Heimat dieser Country Music- Stilrichtung erfahren und bin dabei auf diese DVD gestoßen. Bei diesen alten Aufnahmen muss man natürlich gewisse Abstriche hinsichtlich der technischen Wiedergabe von Bild und Ton machen, aber die Landschaftsaufnahmen aus dem Appalachan - Gebiet North Carolinas vermitteln einem die von mir erhofften Eindrücke der Entstehungsumgebung dieser Musikrichtung.
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