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icculus18's Collection

Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys   07/04/1961

Oak Leaf Park, Luray, VA
Source DSBD
Media CD-R   1 disc
Notes The first event that used the words, "Bluegrass Festival," was promoted by the legendary singer and recording artist, Bill Clifton. The location was Oak Leaf Park in Luray, Virginia, and the date was July 4, 1961. This was also the first time that more than two well-known Bluegrass acts were booked on the same show. Prior to that occasion, one or two bluegrass acts would be booked on a country show of that period. The festival was a one day event that featured Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, The Country Gentlemen, Jim and Jesse, Mac Wiseman, and Bill Clifton. This was also the first time that Bill Monroe called former members of The Blue Grass Boys to the stage to play and sing. When 2,200 people attended the show, it opened up a new venue for Bluegrass music.
Microphones SBD > MR > R > VHS > DAT
Trades Allowed Yes
Ratings Sound: A
Owned by icculus18 · Last Updated May 23, 2023