Jessie McReynolds - Mandolin, Fiddle, Jim McReynolds - Guitar, Allen Shelton - Banjo
Intro Alone With You Band Intros, Joke Feuding Banjos This Song Is Just For You Nobody But You Shuckin The Corn Mama Don't Allow (Begin Cut) I'll Have A New Life Let Me Walk With Thee The Grey Eagle Gosh I Miss You All The Time Air Mail Special Pardon Me The Lady Of Spain Comedy Too Old Little More Like Heaven The Flame Of Love Cumberland Gap Are You Missing Me Sally Goodin Sleepy Eyed John Let The Spirit Descend (Begin Cut) On The Jericho Road Under The Double Eagle Is It True Sunny Mountain Chime Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes
This show was the first event that used the words, "Bluegrass Festival," and was promoted by the legendary singer and recording artist, Bill Clifton. The location was Oak Leaf Park in Luray, Virginia, and the date was July 4, 1961. This was also the first time that more than two well-known Bluegrass acts were booked on the same show. Prior to that occasion, one or two Bluegrass bands would be booked on a country show of that period. The festival was a one day event that featured Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, The Country Gentlemen, Jim and Jesse, Mac Wiseman and Bill Clifton. This was also the first time that Bill Monroe called former members of The Blue Grass Boys to the stage to play and sing. When 2,200 people attended the show, it opened up a new venue for Bluegrass music. |
Updated August 16, 2014