FestivaLink.net presents the 20th MerleFest Kick-Off Jam
MerleFest is always a multi-generation experience. On the Kick Off Jam, we heard from 83-year old Dobro master Tut Taylor, 14-year old mandolin phenom Sierra Hull, and a great bunch of talented players in between. John Cowan kept it all moving with a light touch.
All royalties from the sale of this and other MerleFest jams go to the Bluegrass Trust Fund, a resource for musicians in need. Thank you, artists; thank you, MerleFest. Thank you for supporting the Fund with your purchase of this release.
Players: John Cowan Band, Jeff Autry, Wayne Benson, Luke Bulla, Shad Cobb, Pat Flynn, Buddy Greene, Sierra Hull, Lovell Sisters, John McEuen, Nick McMillen, Tara Nevins, Tony Wray, Tut Taylor, Toubab Krewe, Pete Wernick, Kristin Andreassen, Rayna Gellert, Sharon Gilchrist, KC Groves, Abby Washburn.
I thought this was just a great way to start MerleFest! John Cowan is such a relaxed host. Tara and Rayna are awesome fiddlers. The three trad tunes at the end are great! Some jams are the kind where
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