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Little Mo’McCoury

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  • Genre: Acoustic / Bluegrass / Country

    Location US

    Profile Views: 19179

    Last Login: 1/7/2008

    Member Since 8/7/2007

    Website www.mccourymusic.com

    Record Label McCoury Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. Ronnie McCoury's fondest childhood memories are ones he has of accompanying his father-the iconic Del McCoury-to bluegrass festivals, experiencing early on the way that music can bring parents and kids together. Now that he is a highly accomplished artist (and father) in his own right, Ronnie-joined by the Del McCoury Band, of which he is now a longtime and prominent member-has recorded an unprecedented album that will allow families everywhere to experience together this quintessential American musical form. McCoury Music releases the first all-bluegrass album for kids and their parents, Little Mo' McCoury, August 21 to stores nationwide. It's fitting that this album bound to bring families together comes from one of Americana's first families. The McCoury legacy extends back 40 years to when Del was one of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys, up through the Del McCoury Band's 2006 GRAMMY for Best Bluegrass Album. In addition to Ronnie and Del, Little Mo' McCoury (as in "just a little more McCoury") includes contributions from Ronnie's brother Rob and Ronnie's wife Allison, with whom he co-wrote "My Friend, My Guitar," a song Ronnie figures is a "good way to get kids to learn how to play a G-run." Rob's roles on the album are numerous: He helped with song choices, takes the lead on an interpretation of Earl Scruggs' "Mama's Blues," and plays banjo throughout the recording. The band's other members, fiddler Jason Carter and bass player Alan Bartram, are also featured. Like the Del McCoury Band, Little Mo' McCoury makes a strong case for the contemporary appeal of bluegrass while remaining firmly rooted in the music's traditions: There is the unmistakable "high lonesome" sound and songs taken from the canon of the genre. The album classics like "Jimmy Brown the Newsboy" and "Going Ape Over You," as well as some surprising material, such as the Randy Newman-penned Toy Story theme, "You've Got a Friend in Me" and Dylan's "God Gave Names to All the Animals," which Ronnie learned from Tim O'Brien's version. The song was an inspiration for Little Mo Mc'Coury. So was David Grisman and Jerry Garcia's landmark Not Only for Kids. Ronnie also plans for Little Mo' McCoury to be a live music experience. Hearkening back to when he was a boy on the road with his father, he imagines kids' matinees at bluegrass festivals, for example, where he will be accompanied on stage with members of the same family band that helped him make this groundbreaking recording, aside from one of the most successful touring bands in the country. .. ....This profile was made at Whateverlife.com! :) ..

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    Ronnie McCoury - Del McCoury - Rob McCoury - Jason Carter - Alan Bartram

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  • Los Santos

    ¡Gracias por el add!

    2 years ago
  • Edith S. Smith



    Hello,thanks add.New frined,how are you?

    2 years ago
  • Mandolin Pickers Guide …

    Thanks for the add !

     

    An entire book devoted to Bluegrass improvisation.

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    3 years ago
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    3 years ago
  • JD Sipe

    Wishing you a wonderful Holiday and a happy and prosperous New Year. Much love and respect from your friend in New Mexico,  j.d.

    3 years ago
  • Ruby Jane

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU!
    Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

    Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
    http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
    AND
    Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
    Ruby Jane

    3 years ago
  • Del McCoury Band

    Listen to the NEW un-released Del McCoury album for FREE!!!




    3 years ago
  • Ruby Jane




    Hello! New pics posted!

    and Im putting up some new video today too!
    Share love everybody!
    -Ruby Jane

    3 years ago
  • Jason Byrd and Friends

    Looking forward to the Lil Mo Set @ Merlefest!

    The Cellar
    Presents
    An intimate evening of Ballads and Love Songs with Jason Byrd

    This Wednesday March 25th 9:00pm

    Jason Byrd sings his Famous Byrdsongs along with other Rare Ballads and Love songs!

    Bring your date out for an evening of Love and Soul.


    302 North Main St Blacksburg Va
    No Cover Charge!

    4 years ago
  • JD Sipe

    I hope your Holiday Season will be filled with Love, Light, Joy and Peace. And I hope the New Year will bring lots of new blessings! I treasure your friendship and appreciate your kindness. Much Love & Respect, j.d.

    4 years ago
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