Dudley and Sally Love Connell discuss Bluegrass, their Careers and Friendship with John Duffey скачать в хорошем качестве

Dudley and Sally Love Connell discuss Bluegrass, their Careers and Friendship with John Duffey

In this episode of Capital Acts, we hear from Dudley and Sally Love Connell. They share their experiences over the years in an in-depth conversation about professional and musical journeys. Next up we have another portion of my neve-before-heard 1984 interview with John Duffey. John discusses his early music career from High School to his first professional gigs 🎸 What to look forward to in the Episode: The early Washington D.C. bluegrass scene from the 1950's onward! The rise of the Dudley Connell and the Johnson Mountain Boys 🪕 How traditional music stays alive through authenticity, not imitation 🎶 The influence of John Duffy, Mike Auldridge, and other bluegrass pioneers 🤠 The connection between folk music, science, storytelling, and culture 📚 Dudley Connell is an award[winning musician and contributor to the cultural arts. Dudley is Bluegrass Hall of Famer who played with the Johnson Mountain Boys and The Seldom Scene. Dudley also worked for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings helping preserve musical heritages from around the world. Here he shares his journey from Montgomery County to the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, his transition between legendary bands, and the moment he first stepped on stage with The Seldom Scene! Sally Love Connell is an superb singer and Smithsonian creative force having spent 40 years working to design exhibits for the Museum of Natural History. Sally traveled the world both personally and professionally allowing her contribute to numerous Smithsonian exhibits over the years, covering everything from butterflies to infectious diseases! John Duffey was a pioneering bluegrass mandolin player and singer. He possessed an emotionally charged tenor voice, that helped shape the sound of modern bluegrass. A founding member of the legendary Country Gentlemen and later The Seldom Scene, Duffey blended traditional Appalachian roots with progressive songwriting, expanding the genre’s reach and audience. Known for his passion, humor, and deep love of the music, he left a lasting legacy as both an innovator and a torchbearer of American bluegrass tradition. This episode also features with two songs performed by Sally and Dudley, followed by John's interview. We hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane 🥰 Make sure you never miss another classic rock story or exclusive interview by subscribing to Capital Acts 👉   / @capitalacts   Want to learn more about the history Washington DC's music and performing arts scene? Check out my books to learn about more artists and stories from the DMV area! Please subscribe, like, and comment on these podcasts and send me suggestions for future participants -- along with criticisms and ideas for improving this series. Thanks, SteveMoore.Bethesda@gmail.com 👇 Capital Acts Book Group (FB)   / 1dryzkunzr   📚 Steve Moore Books https://www.stevemoorebooks.com/ eBay (for signed copies) https://www.ebay.com/str/moorebids