Im in west tennessee and went to a place similar to this back in the 70s and 80s down here . . Was super fun 🤓 then i got involved in a touring festival bluegrass band for about 10 years . . Haaaaaa
Thank you for this, my family and I had a little caravan all the way to Frontier Ranch. My late father always encouraged me to go. I finally did...the best party I've ever been too. The music was awesome. My favorite time at the festival was after everyone went back to their campsites and they all started jamming. Wow good times with my family and friends. We went there every year until they closed it. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
My late father turned me on to this place. Been there several times. First time I went saw Earl Scruggs. Best time I ever had. Bluegrass is God's purest music. Thanks for the the memories and the best party in Ohio!
At 1:15 , also at 2:35, and a few other places, the bass player is Glen "Dusty" Withrow. Played with many groups and fiddle contests in Central Ohio. RIP. Dusty. A great friend. Love this video.
(3) Beginning at 3:12 you can see guitarist Pat Enright in a denim jacket. Sonny Osborne and Jimmy Martin together at 3:38 is a hoot. With hat and camera at 4:10 is Columbus bluegrass club owner W. W. Holbrook. Seen clearly fiddling at 5:15 is, I believe, Wayne Erbsen, an accomplished oldtime musician now living in North Carolina. I dont know who covers Dim Lights, but the next song (Head Of the Holler) is sung by Melvin Goins. The Bluegrass Alliance was mentioned.
wheres darrel adkins,,lol,,1st time there was like 1986 for me,,tons of good tymes at frontier ranch,,lol until the flood hit ,still go up every year to the MACC,gr8 vid tks for posting.
I remember my Mom & Dad playing at Frontier Ranch back in the 60's as the staff band. Along with Donny Ballenger, Dave Thornhill, Chuck Flynn, which these guys later became Loretta Lynn's Band known as "The Coal Miners". It wasn't a bluegrass festival back in those days. They did bring in Opry stars like George Jones, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr just to name a few. All these shows were on Sundays.
The country playboys :) that was my Nanas band before they became the Coal Minors, the drummer Ken Riley is my Uncle. I’ve been looking on here for any of the performances from when my Nana, Cleta (Cleta Hicks at the time) was a regular performer at Frontier Ranch. She has been missing those days lately at the young age of 92, and we were sad to see it gone when we drove there the other day. She was the Sweetheart of Frontier ranch - we still have her records and photos, awards and plaques, but if anyone has videos of the performances from then, she and I would love to see them!
Some I noticed have not been mentioned: Lonnie Peerce fiddling around at 5:34; A very young Julie Madru on banjo @2:30 and 2:43. Can someone remind me who is the first stage act @1:19? As a kid I picked with so many people in Dayton and Columbus area as well as every place my papaw would take me in KY and Indiana. I see quite a few very familiar faces that I started picking with a good decade later. It is interesting that there just weren't nearly the number of dobro players around at that time. There was a really good dobro player near Dayton named Gene. I cannot recall his last name. Things change but hopefully we can keep the music to par.
I really appreciate everyone’s comments identifying the different groups and musicians. For a couple of years I’ve been trying to figure out which bands played at amazing afternoon concert at the Lincoln Memorial, June 1971 (I think), as part of one of the early Smithsonian Folklife Festivals. I’d never heard bluegrass before and I was totally BLOWN AWAY! I’d played folk guitar and such, but bluegrass was something else! If anyone of you was at this incredible concert, I’d sure appreciate knowing anything you know!
(2) After the Osbornes again, Bill Monroe comes out at about 1:56 with Monroe Fields on bass, Joe Stuart on guitar, Kenny Baker on fiddle, and the banjoist isnt clearly seen but is likely Jack Hicks. Having lived in Columbus at this time I especially enjoyed the jam scene beginning at 2:30 picturing Julie Madru (sp.?) on banjo, the late great fiddler John Maultbay on fiddle, smiling Dusty Withrowe on bass, and left-handed guitarist Landon Rowe.
I was probably at Frontier Ranch at the time this was shot! As a sullen teenager drug there by their mom. How I wish I could do it over. Do you have more videos of the festivals in the 70's?
(4 of 4) At 5:43, the Jimmy Martin band includes a young Kenny Ingram on banjo, Gloria Belle Flickinger on bass, Jimmys sons Ray and Timmy (I think) on bass and snare drum respectively, and Ronnie Prevette on mandolin. At 6:16 its Jim & Jesse with, as mentioned by another poster, Vic Jordan on banjo. Im pretty sure the young bass player is the late Keith McReynolds, Jesses son. Nice to see all this stuff.
I can't be 100% positive....but I'd bet a good deal of money...that @3:45 into the video....thats' a shot of my aunt on the left, and an unknown friend. It only shows her turning around, then on to another scene..but WOW..lol. She used to attend Frontier Ranch FAITHFULLY (she lived in New Rome, west end of Columbus)...I started going in '83 or '84....best times on the planet right there in that park!!!
So much history. It sucks they are probably going to tear this place down and build houses or apartments. Sold last year for just over a million dollars. No more music here. It's very sad. I've had 2 of the best times of my life here.
On the first jam who is the bass player and the guitar player.He is in front of the man with blue shirt or jacket. The two I'm talking about have dark curly hair. It looks like Wilson brothers but I'm not certain
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Excellent file. Here in the Czech Republic is not like that. Bluegrass for us began in 1975. Survived with only a few recordings. They are hidden in someone, and nobody sees it. We are also playing.
A sharp lookin Bill Monroe there and Jimmy Martin in his prime. Sonny and Bobby Osborne. Jim and Jesse, looks like Vic Jorden Man I miss those days when at one festival all the greats would be there.
(1) The first tune is Kansas City Railroad Blues, possibly by Buck Ryan with Don Reno and the Tennessee Cut-Ups. At 1:10 is the Osborne Bros. with Ronnie Reno on guitar (possibly Dennis Digby on bass, but I'm not sure of that). At 1:21 its James Monroe and the Midnight Ramblers with Vernon Derrick on fiddle (possibly David Deese on banjo, not sure, and I dont know the bass player).
That 'Dim lights, thick smoke and loud loud music' tune was very tasty. If I had to guess I would say the footage was taken early to mid seventies, judging by the vehicles, clothes, hairstyles and quality of the footage. 5/5
@RB3Gibson I remember that she was in a band that recorded on Old Homestead, but I forgot the name of the group. I also remember that they played and recorded the song "Daniel" by Elton John.
Let me start by identifying at 5:35 The Bluegrass Alliance with Lonnie Pierce & Garland Shuping. Ar 5:45, a young Kenny Ingram with Jimmy Martin. Try finding others. I'll be uploading some film of other early '70s festivals in the near future. Who are the performers on the music soundtrack?
. . . great shot ! I played a lot with Kenny Baker (3:05) in Europe, he was the best ! ! ! Please check my videos with Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker and Uncle Josh Graves in Europe.
Good ole days. Thank you for posting.
I remember going there with my family when I was a kid. Thanks
And I still love the older bluegrass. Those were good times!
Im in west tennessee and went to a place similar to this back in the 70s and 80s down here . . Was super fun 🤓 then i got involved in a touring festival bluegrass band for about 10 years . . Haaaaaa
Thank you for this, my family and I had a little caravan all the way to Frontier Ranch. My late father always encouraged me to go. I finally did...the best party I've ever been too. The music was awesome.
My favorite time at the festival was after everyone went back to their campsites and they all started jamming. Wow good times with my family and friends.
We went there every year until they closed it.
Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
My late father turned me on to this place. Been there several times. First time I went saw Earl Scruggs. Best time I ever had. Bluegrass is God's purest music. Thanks for the the memories and the best party in Ohio!
At 1:15 , also at 2:35, and a few other places, the bass player is Glen "Dusty" Withrow. Played with many groups and fiddle contests in Central Ohio. RIP. Dusty. A great friend. Love this video.
Greg at 2:40, thats the Late Landon Roe with the guitar ! R.I.P. Landon you are missed !
I have some great memories of this place.
(3) Beginning at 3:12 you can see guitarist Pat Enright in a denim jacket. Sonny Osborne and Jimmy Martin together at 3:38 is a hoot. With hat and camera at 4:10 is Columbus bluegrass club owner W. W. Holbrook. Seen clearly fiddling at 5:15 is, I believe, Wayne Erbsen, an accomplished oldtime musician now living in North Carolina. I dont know who covers Dim Lights, but the next song (Head Of the Holler) is sung by Melvin Goins. The Bluegrass Alliance was mentioned.
Fantastic bit of history thank for posting this!!!
@BluegrassLibrary
Thank you! I am particularly interested in the Frontier Ranch ones. The others are good though. Great job!
nice music and playin, n all thanks carin a share as sweet.
wheres darrel adkins,,lol,,1st time there was like 1986 for me,,tons of good tymes at frontier ranch,,lol until the flood hit ,still go up every year to the MACC,gr8 vid tks for posting.
I am pretty sure one of the later songs was the Goins Brothers, the one with "Head of the holler in Kentuckeeee"
Been there many times. Many big names in bluegrass .
I remember my Mom & Dad playing at Frontier Ranch back in the 60's as the staff band. Along with Donny Ballenger, Dave Thornhill, Chuck Flynn, which these guys later became Loretta Lynn's Band known as "The Coal Miners". It wasn't a bluegrass festival back in those days. They did bring in Opry stars like George Jones, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr just to name a few. All these shows were on Sundays.
The country playboys :) that was my Nanas band before they became the Coal Minors, the drummer Ken Riley is my Uncle. I’ve been looking on here for any of the performances from when my Nana, Cleta (Cleta Hicks at the time) was a regular performer at Frontier Ranch. She has been missing those days lately at the young age of 92, and we were sad to see it gone when we drove there the other day. She was the Sweetheart of Frontier ranch - we still have her records and photos, awards and plaques, but if anyone has videos of the performances from then, she and I would love to see them!
Some I noticed have not been mentioned: Lonnie Peerce fiddling around at 5:34; A very young Julie Madru on banjo @2:30 and 2:43. Can someone remind me who is the first stage act @1:19? As a kid I picked with so many people in Dayton and Columbus area as well as every place my papaw would take me in KY and Indiana. I see quite a few very familiar faces that I started picking with a good decade later. It is interesting that there just weren't nearly the number of dobro players around at that time. There was a really good dobro player near Dayton named Gene. I cannot recall his last name. Things change but hopefully we can keep the music to par.
Gene Wooten? Maybe
The fiddle & Banjo instrumental was Buck Ryan with Don Reno, Kansas City Stockyard Blues
"Kansas City Railroad Blues," right?
I really appreciate everyone’s comments identifying the different groups and musicians.
For a couple of years I’ve been trying to figure out which bands played at amazing afternoon concert at the Lincoln Memorial, June 1971 (I think), as part of one of the early Smithsonian Folklife Festivals. I’d never heard bluegrass before and I was totally BLOWN AWAY! I’d played folk guitar and such, but bluegrass was something else!
If anyone of you was at this incredible concert, I’d sure appreciate knowing anything you know!
(2) After the Osbornes again, Bill Monroe comes out at about 1:56 with Monroe Fields on bass, Joe Stuart on guitar, Kenny Baker on fiddle, and the banjoist isnt clearly seen but is likely Jack Hicks. Having lived in Columbus at this time I especially enjoyed the jam scene beginning at 2:30 picturing Julie Madru (sp.?) on banjo, the late great fiddler John Maultbay on fiddle, smiling Dusty Withrowe on bass, and left-handed guitarist Landon Rowe.
I was probably at Frontier Ranch at the time this was shot! As a sullen teenager drug there by their mom. How I wish I could do it over. Do you have more videos of the festivals in the 70's?
(4 of 4) At 5:43, the Jimmy Martin band includes a young Kenny Ingram on banjo, Gloria Belle Flickinger on bass, Jimmys sons Ray and Timmy (I think) on bass and snare drum respectively, and Ronnie Prevette on mandolin. At 6:16 its Jim & Jesse with, as mentioned by another poster, Vic Jordan on banjo. Im pretty sure the young bass player is the late Keith McReynolds, Jesses son. Nice to see all this stuff.
Ronnie lives not far from me. Still getting along ok.
I can't be 100% positive....but I'd bet a good deal of money...that @3:45 into the video....thats' a shot of my aunt on the left, and an unknown friend. It only shows her turning around, then on to another scene..but WOW..lol. She used to attend Frontier Ranch FAITHFULLY (she lived in New Rome, west end of Columbus)...I started going in '83 or '84....best times on the planet right there in that park!!!
Sandy I sent an PM to you channel!! Thanks for the great memories.
I recognize the great Jim Wriston singing at 0:12 and again at 5:05. He was a terrific mandolin picker too
So much history. It sucks they are probably going to tear this place down and build houses or apartments. Sold last year for just over a million dollars. No more music here. It's very sad. I've had 2 of the best times of my life here.
I was there...went every year with my parents. I have proof I was there, I'm in the video...lol
On the first jam who is the bass player and the guitar player.He is in front of the man with blue shirt or jacket. The two I'm talking about have dark curly hair. It looks like Wilson brothers but I'm not certain
Excellent file. Here in the Czech Republic is not like that. Bluegrass for us began in 1975. Survived with only a few recordings. They are hidden in someone, and nobody sees it. We are also playing.
Before the days of electronic tuners. Either used a tuning fork or a pitch pipe. Still have a couple of each...
Thanks for all the infos Sandy!
Hoooooookah!!!
A sharp lookin Bill Monroe there and Jimmy Martin in his prime. Sonny and Bobby Osborne. Jim and Jesse, looks like Vic Jorden
Man I miss those days when at one festival all the greats would be there.
(1) The first tune is Kansas City Railroad Blues, possibly by Buck Ryan with Don Reno and the Tennessee Cut-Ups. At 1:10 is the Osborne Bros. with Ronnie Reno on guitar (possibly Dennis Digby on bass, but I'm not sure of that). At 1:21 its James Monroe and the Midnight Ramblers with Vernon Derrick on fiddle (possibly David Deese on banjo, not sure, and I dont know the bass player).
Osborne Brothers
That 'Dim lights, thick smoke and loud loud music' tune was very tasty. If I had to guess I would say the footage was taken early to mid seventies, judging by the vehicles, clothes, hairstyles and quality of the footage. 5/5
@RB3Gibson
I remember that she was in a band that recorded on Old Homestead, but I forgot the name of the group. I also remember that they played and recorded the song "Daniel" by Elton John.
looks like early 70's
Let me start by identifying at 5:35 The Bluegrass Alliance with Lonnie Pierce & Garland Shuping. Ar 5:45, a young Kenny Ingram with Jimmy Martin. Try finding others. I'll be uploading some film of other early '70s festivals in the near future. Who are the performers on the music soundtrack?
. . . great shot ! I played a lot with Kenny Baker (3:05) in Europe, he was the best ! ! ! Please check my videos with Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker and Uncle Josh Graves in Europe.
From Sandy Rothman's comment:
Julie Madru (sp?)
I would love to know who's playing "Dim Lights" at 2:15
Are you speaking of Ronnie Prevette, or Ronnie Reno? Either way, good to know.
Very Cool
@jodevries
I just uploaded more film clips of festivals on my channel. Check them out.
Wow
Ruuubbby...my moms favorite
Was fun me a little girl
.❤
She is shown again at the 2:45 to 2:48 minute mark.
Who is the woman that is shown playing the banjo in a jam session, at the 2:38-2:40 minute mark?
@dcguitar
Buck Ryan & Smitty Irvin
No idea what happened to all the apostrophes in those 4 posts...oh well!
Jimmy Martin..
Ralph Stanley
Who is that pretty girl banjo player?
at .24 Bill Monroe
Bill Monroe
looks like Wayne Lewis on guitar with Bill Monroe @2:20
Bascomblodge - I believe that's Joe Stuart on the guitar
BILL MONROE ...