Marblehead Posted March 18, 2018 There is some Celtic music in that collection I got from a friend that I haven't even looked at yet. I'm listening to Old Time Country music right now. (Yeah, some of it has Celtic roots.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted March 19, 2018 The celtic tracks put me in the mood to review some of my favorite celtic groups. The Tannahill Weavers are by far my favorite. They sing a wide range of ballads and their musicianship is top notch. Here is a rousing set. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted March 19, 2018 And if you prefer something a littles more idyllic, you can't do better than Dougie MacLean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 19, 2018 Dougie's song is a little too moody for me. Right now this Wondering Taoist is wondering and I'm not the only one: Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted March 19, 2018 I'm totally down with Webb Pierce. One of the finest old style Honky Tonkers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 19, 2018 Interesting tidbit about that song. Initially Grand Ole Opry wouldn't allow Webb to perform that song on stage as they said that it promotes drinking but after the song became so popular and the many people requesting he perform it on stage they finally allowed him to do it. This is my other favorite song from him: Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted March 19, 2018 Just for comparison sake ... There is a genre of country music that it still alive in rural Texas represented by the likes of Johnny Bush, Ray Price, Curtis Potter and others from an older generation. This music permeates Texas dance halls and is geared for .... well, dancing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 19, 2018 Nice presentation of the song. Yes, I am aware of that Texas tradition. The last time I was in Texas I actually hit on one of the radio stations that had a segment of the programming devoted to Old Time Country. Do you know of any internet radio station that is involved in that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted March 19, 2018 I don't know of any internet radio stations ... tbh, have not looked. Among those carrying on the tradition there is none finer than Jake Hooker and The Outsiders. Here is a sample that perfectly captures the atmosphere of a great Texas dance hall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 19, 2018 Excellent sample. The only thing missing was the cage to keep the performers from being hit by flying beer bottles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted March 19, 2018 No, you're thinking Road House. Most Texas dance halls are pretty tame and many are family oriented depending on the genre of music. There are some notorious ones where if you ain't from around there you couldhave some trouble. I've been to dance halls and seen children out on the dance floor as young as six or eight. One night at Gruene Hall a 10 year old boy came up and asked my wife to dance. He was with his family and saw my wife dancing and decided to get a little practice in with someone old enough to be his grandmother before asking the girls. Great fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 19, 2018 Yeah, I had to mention that because of a video I watched a couple days ago depicting Country music from back in the late 1940s and early 1950s. They had Jerry Lee Lewis in a cage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted March 21, 2018 The neurons have fired, the neurons have fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 21, 2018 And remember guys: Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
