I have a little treat that I have been wanting to share with my fellow mandolin playing friends. I have below excerpts from the Sam Bush mandolin workshop at the July 19, 2008, Greyfox festival.
This is a really classic piece. The crowd is very, very lively. I think it is raining outside, and everyone has huddled into the workshop tent.
Sam Bush gives great workshops. It seems that lately he has been starting his workshops of with a brief intro to Bill Monroe, and then demonstrates different styles with “Patty On The Turnpike”.
But this workshop is different – this is Greyfox. Check out the seamless transition between Patty and White Rabbit. I won’t tease anyone…the masked rabbit man is Jerry Douglas. Mr. Douglas must be quite the character.
My only question – was this whole thing rehearsed? Sam does a phenomenal job with White Rabbit…the chords, the lyrics, everything! I just have to think that it was rehearsed. Take a listen – what do you think?
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