Woodsongs 629: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver&Kids of Bluegrass with Daniel Patrick, Samantha Patrick&Kyle Ramey - a podcast by The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Vodcast

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DOYLE LAWSON&QUICKSILVER are one of Bluegrass'most honored and revered masters. He got his start in bluegrass music in 1963 when he played banjo for Jimmy Martin. In 1966, he started working with JD Crowe in Lexington, KY where he played guitar and later switched to mandolin. In 1971, Doyle formed his own band, Quicksilver. This award winning ensemble has picked up the IBMA Award for best vocal group an unprecedented seven years in a row. Doyle is also the recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts'National Heritage Fellowship, the Endowment's highest honor granted to traditional and folk artists for career accomplishments. He and his band are back to introduce songs from their new album called'Drive Time'on Crossroads Music.

KIDS OF BLUEGRASS! Here are three young musicians that are rising stars in the bluegrass community. Daniel Patrick is a 16 year old banjo player and plays in his family band with his 13 year old sister, Samantha, who plays mandolin. Both started playing music at a very early age, and their group has performed at many Bluegrass festivals, churches, and community events. Kyle Ramey is 9 and is a hot shot mandolin player. He has already shared the stage with bluegrass legends like Daily&Vincent, The Grascals and JD Crowe. Daniel, Samantha&"Kyle will be performing together to show the incredible talent of the next generation of bluegrass of musicians.

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