I always preferred those kind of guitar straps which used to be the only strap you could by... a long time ago. Well, it seems there's two of us... probably no more. Used to play Skillet Lickers tunes with James Bryan on his front porch in Nashville. He would just light up and grin from ear to ear. What a sweet guy...
Good Heavens I have never heard a fiddle played with expression that this man is doing Sir you are amazing as is Norman and Nancy Please keep it alive for us that at one time could enjoy the old time kitchen parties and the love of good music
This trio is as good an ensemble as I have ever heard; we used to book them up here in Hartford, CT right about the time when this vid was probably filmed... say 1985 plus or minus a year. James Bryan is my favorite fiddler... bar none. Nancy and Norman were just beyond perfect as usual. I have never heard a better trio, regardless of style.... beautiful-est music. Thank you for this post.
If you are referring to the concert at "Elmwood Community Church" in the Hartford area, I was one of the people there in the mid 80s, and they truly were an amazing group at that time. Thank you for putting on that series! I have fond memories of wearing out this "Full Moon On The Farm - Rising Fawn Ensemble" album. Beyond great pickin'! Yeserie!
Great Music .. The Sound of Norman Blakes Guitar (an Old C.F.Martin Babe ..) is AWESOME , The fiddle and bass Also , but this Guitar sound ....Unbelievable Great
Thats the place! We did 2 shows there with them: 1st was an evening show, & 2nd was a Sunday afternoon, a day after a hurricane hit & it was a tough commute for those who wisht to attend. That 1st (evening) show I referred-to was a profound experience; stunningly beautiful. They were nice folks too. When Norman, with his Georgia drawl, introduced me to James Bryan, I thought he said 'James Brown" & Norman would say "Yep, he's the hardest workin' man in show business." I think I MC'ed that show.
I still remember a great line of Norman's from that performance ..... sounds humble and non judgmental until you think twice. Norman deadpanned to the audience and said, "We like ta think that we play country music .... and we like ta think that a whole lot of other people don't." It brought on a good chuckle. BTW, it also sounds like he's introducing James Brown to the audience at the end of this video. LOL!
As one ol' boy born in Chattanooga in 1938 talking 'bout another, I understood him perfectly. people from Alabama don't even touch their lips together when they talk. Norman was born in Chattanooga in 1938 also.
![The Rising Fawn String Ensemble [Full Album]](/img/1.gif)
I always preferred those kind of guitar straps which used to be the only strap you could by... a long time ago. Well, it seems there's two of us... probably no more. Used to play Skillet Lickers tunes with James Bryan on his front porch in Nashville. He would just light up and grin from ear to ear. What a sweet guy...
An all time favorite of mine from Norman . . and their marriage I would say might be the happiest marriage of a man and wife
Good Heavens I have never heard a fiddle played with expression that this man is doing Sir you are amazing as is Norman and Nancy Please keep it alive for us that at one time could enjoy the old time kitchen parties and the love of good music
Norman Blake is an American treasure.
Un grande virtuoso di Old Time Music . Fantastico!!!
Loved this song since i was a young lad .....saw norm at the philly folk fest the year this came out
just beautiful and simply perfect
Superb! Always loved this song - happier times. Still enjoy after all these years. Thanks for sharing.
This trio is as good an ensemble as I have ever heard; we used to book them up here in Hartford, CT right about the time when this vid was probably filmed... say 1985 plus or minus a year. James Bryan is my favorite fiddler... bar none. Nancy and Norman were just beyond perfect as usual. I have never heard a better trio, regardless of style.... beautiful-est music. Thank you for this post.
This was made in 1980
they looked just the same around 1974, which is when I saw them at the Exit/In in Nashville.
@@steverhodesvideos6244
this is some of Norman's finest work, I love Fields of November...
Likewise. I got to hear this trio at the Exit/In when I was living in Nashville as a student, I think this video dates from that night.
This Acoustic Folk/Bluegrass/Country Music is the Best American Sound !
If you are referring to the concert at "Elmwood Community Church" in the Hartford area, I was one of the people there in the mid 80s, and they truly were an amazing group at that time. Thank you for putting on that series! I have fond memories of wearing out this "Full Moon On The Farm - Rising Fawn Ensemble" album. Beyond great pickin'! Yeserie!
Great Music ..
The Sound of Norman Blakes Guitar (an Old C.F.Martin Babe ..) is AWESOME , The fiddle and bass Also , but this Guitar sound ....Unbelievable Great
+Jimi Hendrix, so the story goes, Norman no longer has this guitar and has gotten rid of many of his only to acquire others.
Thats the place! We did 2 shows there with them: 1st was an evening show, & 2nd was a Sunday afternoon, a day after a hurricane hit & it was a tough commute for those who wisht to attend. That 1st (evening) show I referred-to was a profound experience; stunningly beautiful. They were nice folks too. When Norman, with his Georgia drawl, introduced me to James Bryan, I thought he said 'James Brown" & Norman would say "Yep, he's the hardest workin' man in show business." I think I MC'ed that show.
Unbelievably good.
Magnificent
That 12 fret slothead Martin Norman is playing is one rare bird! Sounds darn good....
1933 D-28 slot head with shade top. Only one ever made.
my very favorite players...
Love Norman! Awesome video, thanks!
I still remember a great line of Norman's from that performance ..... sounds humble and non judgmental until you think twice. Norman deadpanned to the audience and said, "We like ta think that we play country music .... and we like ta think that a whole lot of other people don't." It brought on a good chuckle.
BTW, it also sounds like he's introducing James Brown to the audience at the end of this video. LOL!
Maybe just me, but I under stood him to say Bryan, not Brown. Maybe because I'm from Alabama, where we don't have accents.
As one ol' boy born in Chattanooga in 1938 talking 'bout another, I understood him perfectly. people from Alabama don't even touch their lips together when they talk. Norman was born in Chattanooga in 1938 also.
Thank you for uploading! Where can i get the full video?
Love the guitar but that footwear 😜
If you're looking for virtuoso front porch music, look no further.
More cowbell!
how about a little cello bow show?
Man