“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.”
My Mandos:
1981 Lloyd LaPlant F5 #6
2001 Lloyd LaPlant F5 #57
2006 Lloyd LaPlant F5 #106
2017 Boeh F5 #27
2020 Boeh 2-point #31
2012 Grey Eagle 2-point #57V
The Seldom Scene is one of the most influential bands of all time. Very deserving award. Have they ever won an IBMA award.....or any of their individual members? I don't recall but Duffey was the best tenor in bluegrass (he and John Cowan), Auldridge's dobro (IMHO), Tom Gray's bass, Ben melodic banjo. These guys were so good that most of us can recognize the picker by hearing just one or 2 bars of their picking/singing. No one kicks off "Working on a Building" like Ben. Gray's walking bass on nearly anything......After Midnight, Rider and Body & Soul are my favorites. Auldridge uses the bar better than any. Duffey's pipes are recgnized by ALL. We certainly can't forget the material....wow! And the arrangements, vocally and instrumentally. They were geniuses with the sound system and the special effects. If the IBMA ever develops a "Best Front Man" award they should name it "The Duffey." Like him or not, he made you want to watch, and not miss his banter between songs. He was the grass version of Johnny Carson.
Sorry to stray, but The Scene has always been one of my favorites, and I never thought they got proper recognition, but maybe they were seen too seldom! They deserve some awards!
By the way, Lou Reid has been one of the top instrumentalists and tenors for 25+ years.
Bob
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Every year this happens when AS wins. I loved it when he replied to one of the naysayers right here on the Cafe So you should know your comments do not go unnoticed.
And as in the past I'm amazed the awards are called a joke because these are not just randomly picked by some faceless judges, they are voted on by the members. So it would seem who's sticking in folks minds and in my mind you can't get away that AS seems to be everywhere when like somebody wants to do a special studio album etc. And if you hang with any of the young and upcoming mandolin players you know who's the most influential player in their minds, AS. So it's a barometer of the level of influence and so in my mind I think he pretty much deserves the accolades.
That said I think it's time he was inducted to some higher level like some hall of fame so there was room for others. I thought there used to be a set number of times you won and then you were inducted?
Yes, AS has won the award a number of times. I think he's tops.
And, I was saddened to learn of Nancy's departure. She was a stabilizing force on the IBMA Leadership team and was always pleasant and helpful during her on-site presence for the WOB week here in Raleigh. Her parents were introduced to the volunteer staff this last go-around.
Thanks. It was IlfordHP5 400 speed.
Mark
Gibson A circa 1917
Collings Mf 5 "Blackface"
It was interesting seeing some great mandolin players right before IBMA. Ricky Skaggs and AS are two of note. They both are incredible. I will say that my personal favorite for the "mandolin experience" was Sierra Hull. She has a style, tone and skill that are hard to beat.
Mark
Gibson A circa 1917
Collings Mf 5 "Blackface"
Congratulations to Noam and the great players on this recording for his Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. I've had the pleasure of producing videos for Noam, and several featuring Bryan Sutton, so that leaves me conflicted on who to root for! But I think that Noam's is such an historical recording, I have to give the edge to NP Plays KB Plays WSM!!!!
HERE are all the grammy nominations via the LA Times.
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