In 1973 I went with The Fall Creek Band to Winfield KS when Fred Shellman went up to Sam and said, "we're starting a Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, do you want to come"? and Sam said, "where is Telluride", to witch Fred grabbed him by the ear and said, "come on we'll show ya". The rest is history. We built a new stage in town park and for years and years NGR graced us all with their incredible talents. So many top groups came to "jam" with them, because Sam was just a magnet, and every year Telluride Bluegrass just grew and grew. Sam is now on his 49th "consecutive" year in the park and really is the King of the park. My wife Lexie and I are on our 49th consecutive year of marriage and fell in love to some of Newgrass Revival's love songs. Over the years Fall Creek's dreams came true and groups like John Hartford, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dillon, Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young and so many more have come to play music in our small town called "to-hell-you-ride, the town without a bellyache". I think if it weren't for the Fall Creek Boys there may not have been a Telluride Bluegrass. Thanks Kooster (RIP), Freddie (RIP), picker and JB for your inspiration, not to mention you fun music, and a big thanks to Sam Bush for starting the Newgrass sound, so many years ago, I hear his old riffs everywhere.
That was amazing to hear. Oh I WISH they would all 4 get back together, even if it were just one show. Even if it were one song. The guys have all still “got it”… but that won’t be forever.
I first saw these awesome musicians/performers in Telluride at Bluegrass 1986. They were awesome then...they've only gotten better. I "did" Telluride for 18 years, my last was in 2002. My soul misses it but my memories are precious.
I'm still gratefull the powers to be are leaving this tune on Y-Tube!!! I would have loved to have been there!!!! This is American folk music at it's best!!!!
The song name is "Deeper and Deeper,". It's on their 1981 album, "Commonwealth." It's a GREAT album, every cut is fantastic. They have two live albums out, one from Telluride 1977. Sam Bush and John Cowan still have vibrant solo careers, you can find 'em places. To hear John sing, live, is awe-inspiring.
We were there for this concert! It was incredible! (In fact, we've been to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival every year since 1998.) It's so good you can't resist going back once you've experienced it!)
I live a million miles away and I'll sell my soul to make it back and bring my children to be a part of something so amazing. One of if not the best music and atmosphere on earth ❤️
The Telluride Festival is something that every music fan should experience at least once in their lives. These musicians share their talents with the crowd with great mutual respect, and the feeling in the crowd is magical. Seeing parents children, and senior citizens all enjoying the music is a wonderful experience. The mountain venue is perfect for this music! Planet Bluegrass has to be congratulated for their responsible stewardship of this magical event.
These guys are the best - true talent and you can tell they enjoy bringing their music to the people - Cowan is one of the very best vocalist in the world !!
Yes he is. I have only likde 4 vocalists in my life time and he is one of them. I don't dislike the others, I am just an instrumentalist kind of person.
I saw them live at Down Home Kitchen twice in the early 80’s when I was 13-15 years old. A life changing experience for me for sure. Luckily I have a dad that can appreciate great music. I wish they could have stayed together longer though. Definitely a supergroup.
I was part of a local band in early 2000's in eastern Canada. There were so many phenomenally talented singers and players, several bands from the USA. Sunday afternoon, everything ended with "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" Someone asked me ( don't know why me ) to sing verse 1. The pros behind me were so gracious and complimentary afterward; really meant a lot.
We have the Tell. BG. video for that year and this song is our favorite. We go to Colorado every year. We can't wait to go to Telluride for a BG Fest. soon. We love this. Thank you for "Music".
I just seen John Cowan's Band on Sunday in NH at a place called Harlows.. 15 people at best in the whole place for such a Giant like John. 3 piece trio. They were Awesome!!!!!
@MrMacWilkens The first fest I missed in 18 years. Unfortunately, have not been able to attend since 2002, though EVERY Father's Day week-end, my heart flies to that canyon in God/dess's Country.
I was lucky enough to be there for this performance, they were absolutely great. Even if you have to sell your soul, get to the Telluride Music Festival on the summer solstice! Heavan on Earth.
Man, this song gives me goosebumps. It's so weird seeing them grown up... Oh yeah, where's Pat? It would have been especially nice to see the whole classic lineup.
Have to say love this version, definitely miss Pat,on the album "Commonwealth" yes , however the album version line up was original, "originals" Sam Bush,John Cowan, Curtis Birch (guitar) and Courtney Johnson (banjo) the first New Grass Revival,if you listen to the album you will hear the difference,both great,but ONLY one "Original*👍😎
@glennorange. I picked them up a while ago by ear, and they all seem to be variations of the F Chord. First is F with the 3rd string up a half step, then the F chord, and then F with an open third string. Wash, rinse, repeat. I expect my check within two weeks.
@CadillacL I wwas wondering the same thing. Odd to see any New Grass song with no great solo from Pat. Sam and Bela are fantastic, but I miss Pat Flynn!
@laylahh1951 John is on tour with The Doobie Brothers! Sounding great-he was with them for a while in the late 80's, now he is their permanent bass player. Pat Flynn has been touring with Michael Martin Murphey.
@kjfeit If you know these guys, tell them we in south Mississippi are starving - STARVING - for a good concert. We don't have any good venues, but we've got fields a' plenty.
There's got to be a reason why Pat has never joined them for a reunion. I wonder if some personal issues are involved. It's a shame the whole band has never appeared for a reunion.
If ANYONE has the guitar chords for this song, I will give you a check for $1,000 to post them here! Not that the check will actually clear, you understand ;)
