Sam Bush

Acting

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

The Life & Songs of Emmylou HarrisThe Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris · 2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
6.02016
MovieMusic
A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
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).
Revival: The Sam Bush StoryRevival: The Sam Bush Story · 2015
Revival: The Sam Bush Story
2015
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.
Bluegrass Country SoulBluegrass Country Soul · 1972
Bluegrass Country Soul
1972
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Capturing the sights, sounds, and magic of Carlton Haney’s 1971 Labor Day Festival in Camp Springs, North Carolina; a three-day outdoor festival—the first of its kind—featuring bluegrass veterans and future stars alike sharing the primitive wood and cinder block stage. More than just capturing one of the largest bluegrass festivals of that decade, this documentary is also an interesting mixture of live performances, interviews, impromptu jam sessions and crowd footage of live music set in a small town surrounded by the now long gone red clay and tobacco shacks of North Carolina.
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass MusicBig Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music · 2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
MovieMusicDocumentary
Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.
Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in NashvilleSolomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville · 2007
Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville
4.82007
MovieMusic
R&B legend, Grammy winner, and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Solomon "The King" Burke makes a once in a lifetime trip to Nashville in an evening of country and roots music at the famed Belcourt Theatre. Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch and band leader Buddy Miller join Solomon along with songwriters Jim Lauderdale, Paul Kennerley, Kevin Welch and Shawn Amos in a soul inspiring night of collaboration and music.
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The RymanEmmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman · 1992
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman
1992
MovieMusic
At the Ryman is a 1992 live album by Emmylou Harris and her then-newly formed acoustic backing band, The Nash Ramblers, recorded at the Ryman Auditorium, most famously known as the onetime home of the Grand Ole Opry. This video includes interviews with the artists and live performances from the album.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 YearsNitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years · 2016
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years
2016
MovieMusicDocumentary
Filmed and Recorded Live at Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, on September 14, 2015, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years captures a group of longtime road warriors who've yet to lose their grit, joined onstage by John Prine, Sam Bush, Vince Gill, Jerry Jeff Walker, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell, Byron House, and Jerry Douglas. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (and early Dirt Band member) Jackson Browne joined in, along with longtime member Jimmy Ibbotson, while a sold-out crowd sings along in the background. From country classics to deep cuts, the tracklist finds bandmates Jeff Hanna (guitars/vocals), Jimmie Fadden (drums/harmonica/vocals), Bob Carpenter (keyboards/accordion/vocals) and John McEuen (banjo/fiddle/guitar/mandolin) swapping harmonies, trading solos, and shining new light on a catalog of vital, vibrant music.

Movies

The Life & Songs of Emmylou HarrisThe Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris · 2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
6.02016
MovieMusic
A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
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).
Revival: The Sam Bush StoryRevival: The Sam Bush Story · 2015
Revival: The Sam Bush Story
2015
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.
Bluegrass Country SoulBluegrass Country Soul · 1972
Bluegrass Country Soul
1972
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Capturing the sights, sounds, and magic of Carlton Haney’s 1971 Labor Day Festival in Camp Springs, North Carolina; a three-day outdoor festival—the first of its kind—featuring bluegrass veterans and future stars alike sharing the primitive wood and cinder block stage. More than just capturing one of the largest bluegrass festivals of that decade, this documentary is also an interesting mixture of live performances, interviews, impromptu jam sessions and crowd footage of live music set in a small town surrounded by the now long gone red clay and tobacco shacks of North Carolina.
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass MusicBig Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music · 2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019
MovieMusicDocumentary
Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.
Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in NashvilleSolomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville · 2007
Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville
4.82007
MovieMusic
R&B legend, Grammy winner, and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Solomon "The King" Burke makes a once in a lifetime trip to Nashville in an evening of country and roots music at the famed Belcourt Theatre. Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch and band leader Buddy Miller join Solomon along with songwriters Jim Lauderdale, Paul Kennerley, Kevin Welch and Shawn Amos in a soul inspiring night of collaboration and music.
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The RymanEmmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman · 1992
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman
1992
MovieMusic
At the Ryman is a 1992 live album by Emmylou Harris and her then-newly formed acoustic backing band, The Nash Ramblers, recorded at the Ryman Auditorium, most famously known as the onetime home of the Grand Ole Opry. This video includes interviews with the artists and live performances from the album.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 YearsNitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years · 2016
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years
2016
MovieMusicDocumentary
Filmed and Recorded Live at Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, on September 14, 2015, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years captures a group of longtime road warriors who've yet to lose their grit, joined onstage by John Prine, Sam Bush, Vince Gill, Jerry Jeff Walker, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell, Byron House, and Jerry Douglas. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (and early Dirt Band member) Jackson Browne joined in, along with longtime member Jimmy Ibbotson, while a sold-out crowd sings along in the background. From country classics to deep cuts, the tracklist finds bandmates Jeff Hanna (guitars/vocals), Jimmie Fadden (drums/harmonica/vocals), Bob Carpenter (keyboards/accordion/vocals) and John McEuen (banjo/fiddle/guitar/mandolin) swapping harmonies, trading solos, and shining new light on a catalog of vital, vibrant music.
The Porchlight SessionsThe Porchlight Sessions · 2017
The Porchlight Sessions
2017
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of Bluegrass Music from Bill Monroe to today's musicians.
Levon Helm: Ramble At The RymanLevon Helm: Ramble At The Ryman · 2009
Levon Helm: Ramble At The Ryman
2009
MovieMusic
2008 Concert by Levon Helm at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
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.

TV Shows

Bluegrass UndergroundBluegrass Underground · 2011
Bluegrass Underground
9.02011
SeriesDocumentary
A musical adventure series emanating from The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Celebrating the diversity of America’s musical heritage with artists from the full spectrum of genres: Bluegrass, yes but also Americana, Country, Soul, Blues, Rock N Roll, Gospel, Folk, and everything between.
Tanner '88Tanner '88 · 1988
Tanner '88
6.91988
SeriesComedy
In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.
David Holt's State of MusicDavid Holt's State of Music · 2016
David Holt's State of Music
9.02016
SeriesDocumentary
David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.