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1) The broken circle breakdown

Pub. Date

2014

Description

Elise (Veerle Baetens) and Didier (Johan Heldenbergh) fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage- but when an unexpected tragedy hits their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning...

2) Man of constant sorrow: my life and times

Author

Stanley, Ralph

Pub. Date

c2009

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A comprehensive biography of legendary country singer and musician, Ralph Stanley, that chronicles his personal and professional life and career.

3) Talkin' guitar: a story of young Doc Watson

Author

Gourley, Robbin

Pub. Date

[2015]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1

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"With lyrical text and ... illustrations, Robbin Gourley tells the story of a boy whose spirit and determination led him to become one of the most celebrated and beloved figures of folk, bluegrass, and old-time music"--Dust jacket flap.

4) Bluegrass journey

Pub. Date

2003

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Documentary on the history and state of bluegrass music as it exists today. Features interviews with musicians and behind-the-scenes festival footage interspersed with clips of live performances.

5) Gather at the River: A Bluegrass Celebration

Pub. Date

1994

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Contains 29 Musical Performances Including: Peter Rowan & Hazel Dickens (Shall We Gather at the River) - Nashville Bluegrass Band & Peter Rowan (That High Lonesome Sound) - Johnson Mountain Boys (Duncan and Brady) - Doc Watson (Ramshackle Shack) - Tim O'Brien & Del McCoury (When I Paint My Masterpiece) - Nashville Bluegrass Band (Father I Stretch My Hand To Thee) - California (California Traveler) - Mac Wiseman (Sweet To Be Remembered) - Ralph Stanley...

6) Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music

Author

Rosenstock, Barb

Pub. Date

2018

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Here is the story of Bill Monroe, whose deep Kentucky roots helped him to create the unique American music called bluegrass.

7) High lonesome--the story of bluegrass music

Pub. Date

1997

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Evolution of the bluegrass style under gospel and country music influences as typified by the career of mandolin artist Bill Monroe.

8) The life I've picked

Author

McEuen, John

Pub. Date

[2018]

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"John McEuen is one of the founding members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, NGDB. Now 50-years strong, the band is best known for its evergreen bestselling album Will the Circle Be Unbroken and for its gorgeous version of the song 'Mr. Bojangles.' McEuen is one of the seminal figures who conceived and originated the fusion of folk, rock and country, a unique sound still hugely popular today. In addition to performing on tour with the Nitty Gritty Dirt...