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Sam Bush

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Sam Bush

Born April 13, 1952 · Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA (age 74)

Charles Samuel “Sam” Bush is an American bluegrass mandolin player. Sam is considered to be an originator of the Newgrass style.

Known For

Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last RambleEmmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last Ramble · 1995
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last Ramble
1995
MovieMusic
Emmylou and The Nash Ramblers last performance together at The Ryman.
Legends of Flatpicking GuitarLegends of Flatpicking Guitar
Legends of Flatpicking Guitar
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In this 90-minute video, Doc Watson appears in half a dozen performances, ably supported by the late Merle Watson in one segment and by Jack Lawrence in the others. Norman Blake and the Rising Fawn String Ensemble purvey both Celtic roots and country branches with equal Californian of this crowd, makes even the 'squarest tune (Turkey in the Straw) an adventurous new experience. Tony Rice appears in a variety of settings, ranging from an evocation of the old-time country 'brother duo' (Ricky Skaggs play mandolin and sings high harmony) to a kicking contemporary bluegrass ensemble (Tony Rice Unit) to a cooking all-star jam on the 'new acoustic' fringe (jamming with Tony are Sam Bush-mandolin, Mark O'Connor-fiddle, Bela Fleck-banjo, and Jerry Douglas-dobro).

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Legends of Flatpicking GuitarLegends of Flatpicking Guitar
Legends of Flatpicking Guitar
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In this 90-minute video, Doc Watson appears in half a dozen performances, ably supported by the late Merle Watson in one segment and by Jack Lawrence in the others. Norman Blake and the Rising Fawn String Ensemble purvey both Celtic roots and country branches with equal Californian of this crowd, makes even the 'squarest tune (Turkey in the Straw) an adventurous new experience. Tony Rice appears in a variety of settings, ranging from an evocation of the old-time country 'brother duo' (Ricky Skaggs play mandolin and sings high harmony) to a kicking contemporary bluegrass ensemble (Tony Rice Unit) to a cooking all-star jam on the 'new acoustic' fringe (jamming with Tony are Sam Bush-mandolin, Mark O'Connor-fiddle, Bela Fleck-banjo, and Jerry Douglas-dobro).