It really doesn't get any better than this. This, Jimmy Martin, Vassar were a perfect fit with Nitty Gritty. Really like the energy and sound and fun they were having. Wow, so cool.
I've always argued that not only is Jimmy real deal lonesome country & bluegrass, but he's rockabilly and this here shows it! Listen to some of his Decca cuts with that feel. And of all things, Mark O'Connor on mando! (he could have, but didn't want to take Vassar's place on fiddle an' who'd blame him!).
When Mark O'Conner doesn't play fiddle and plays mandolin, which he is great at too, it shows you he is on stage with a truly great fiddler, Vassar Clements. Everyone on that stage was at the top of their game and the ones we are lucky enough to still have are still at the top.
I used to live in Louisville Kentucky... That's where the IBMA's were held at the Gault House Hotel. About 25 years ago, while they were going on, my Rockabilly band happened to be playing a show downtown... So afterward, we all sorta hoofed it over to the "Gaudy House" and kind of snuck in... It wasn't too hard because we personally knew a lot of the folks that were already there, plus we were carrying instruments and were dressed in stage clothes. I saw a friend of mine who's related to Sam Bush... He told us to go up to a particular floor... There were umpteen parties going on upstairs. So up we went and started mingling around. One door that was open, happened to be the suite of Jimmy Martin... A SWINGIN'party going on inside. So I went on in and sat down on the sofa, right next to Mr Martin HIMSELF. He was wearing the brightest red suit you ever saw... And it just so happened that I was wearing a red Western suit that night. He looked over at me, up and down and said "nice suit"... I looked him up and down and said "nahhh... I wouldn't wear something like that to a dog fight"... And we laughed hysterically for about five minutes 🤣 That was the only time I ever met him in person... I'm sure he was one heck of a great guy, though. I'm sorry that I didn't get to know him better.
@COWBOYMACLEOD Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member, Jimmy Ibbotson is wearing the black leather vest and playing mandolin. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding member, Jeff Hanna (with moustache) is playing rhythm guitar and singing harmony vocals
@COWBOYMACLEOD this is from 1990, Austin City Limits. There is no dvd availiable that i know of. This is a rip from very old vhs when it aired on pbs then. most of the songs would have been recorded on Nitty Gritty Dirtbands "Will The Circle Be Unbroken 2" albulm.
I remember at the end..The guy from the Dirt Band says..."I"LL BE SO GLAD WHEN JIMMY MARTIN FINALLY COMES OUT OF HIS SHELL". Jimmy was something else when he was drinking..
@@RudeBassMan correct, he was sober here ... he normally drank AFTER performances at the hotel. Someone always had a party at his hotel in one of the followers rooms. This is when and where the drinking would begin.
@@dabneyoffermein595 You don't have to tell me. I was there for some embarrassing times and a few amazing times. At his best, (on stage or off) he was as good as any. At his worst he was more entertaining than most.
@@RudeBassMan -- I like to hear the stories good or bad. Entertain me with a few or several of the embarrassing stories. He did have that high energy entertainment style that gravitates people to him. That's the only way I can figure out how did he so well with that controversial personality.
NGDB did Jimmy and bluegrass music by inviting him to be part of all this. While much of the bluegrass and country world fell asleep, NGDB used very sound judgement here.
I heard Vasser at a pickin party at a house in Kissimmee Florida when I was a kid, personally, I liked his fidlin better before he hooked up with them clarinet players out in Memphis.
It really doesn't get any better than this. This, Jimmy Martin, Vassar were a perfect fit with Nitty Gritty. Really like the energy and sound and fun they were having. Wow, so cool.
he's the best. never heard a better version of this song-
that's saying something !
Jimmy Martin...the tide that lifts all boats lol
WHAT AN ENTERTAINER with first class backup❤ what's not to love
RIP
I've always argued that not only is Jimmy real deal lonesome country & bluegrass, but he's rockabilly and this here shows it! Listen to some of his Decca cuts with that feel. And of all things, Mark O'Connor on mando! (he could have, but didn't want to take Vassar's place on fiddle an' who'd blame him!).
Jimmy is the true king of Bluegrass music.
Wow some of the best of two generations of bluegrass,Jimmy Martin,Vassar Clements,Jerry Douglas,Mark O'Connor,Bela Fleck.
When Mark O'Conner doesn't play fiddle and plays mandolin, which he is great at too, it shows you he is on stage with a truly great fiddler, Vassar Clements. Everyone on that stage was at the top of their game and the ones we are lucky enough to still have are still at the top.
Just great. I love Creams version, but this shines like big ol diamond
Thanks for clarifying the additional legends on stage!
he was happy when he was singing..
This still a classic...damn!
I used to live in Louisville Kentucky... That's where the IBMA's were held at the Gault House Hotel.
About 25 years ago, while they were going on, my Rockabilly band happened to be playing a show downtown... So afterward, we all sorta hoofed it over to the "Gaudy House" and kind of snuck in... It wasn't too hard because we personally knew a lot of the folks that were already there, plus we were carrying instruments and were dressed in stage clothes.
I saw a friend of mine who's related to Sam Bush... He told us to go up to a particular floor... There were umpteen parties going on upstairs.
So up we went and started mingling around.
One door that was open, happened to be the suite of Jimmy Martin... A SWINGIN'party going on inside.
So I went on in and sat down on the sofa, right next to Mr Martin HIMSELF.
He was wearing the brightest red suit you ever saw... And it just so happened that I was wearing a red Western suit that night.
He looked over at me, up and down and said "nice suit"... I looked him up and down and said "nahhh... I wouldn't wear something like that to a dog fight"... And we laughed hysterically for about five minutes 🤣
That was the only time I ever met him in person... I'm sure he was one heck of a great guy, though.
I'm sorry that I didn't get to know him better.
Talented group assembled for this performance. Jimmy prancing 10" tall.
Boy can Vassar can play the fiddle. They all
Can play. Some of the best in bluegrass.
The cream of the crop.
It is past time for Jimmie to be put in the Blue grass hall of fame
@COWBOYMACLEOD Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member, Jimmy Ibbotson is wearing the black leather vest and playing mandolin. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding member, Jeff Hanna (with moustache) is playing rhythm guitar and singing harmony vocals
The King
Vassar Vassar Vassar ... THE Fiddle MAN
Jimmy Martin was the GOAT when it comes to Bluegrass singers!
@COWBOYMACLEOD this is from 1990, Austin City Limits. There is no dvd availiable that i know of. This is a rip from very old vhs when it aired on pbs then. most of the songs would have been recorded on Nitty Gritty Dirtbands "Will The Circle Be Unbroken 2" albulm.
I was at this taping!! Thanks for posting! Jimmy and Vassar were going at it the whole time cuttin' up etc!
Jimmy's having a blast!
What a showman!
This is a Great tune and video. The sound could have been better, but I like it anyway. Vassar is great here. So is the rest too.
Extra good.
He is the best
Great music 🎵 ever
I remember at the end..The guy from the Dirt Band says..."I"LL BE SO GLAD WHEN JIMMY MARTIN FINALLY COMES OUT OF HIS SHELL". Jimmy was something else when he was drinking..
That was his stage personality when things were going well. They generally weren't if he was drunk.
@@RudeBassMan correct, he was sober here ... he normally drank AFTER performances at the hotel. Someone always had a party at his hotel in one of the followers rooms. This is when and where the drinking would begin.
@@dabneyoffermein595 You don't have to tell me. I was there for some embarrassing times and a few amazing times. At his best, (on stage or off) he was as good as any. At his worst he was more entertaining than most.
@@RudeBassMan -- I like to hear the stories good or bad. Entertain me with a few or several of the embarrassing stories. He did have that high energy entertainment style that gravitates people to him. That's the only way I can figure out how did he so well with that controversial personality.
It'd be fantastic if somebody could remaster this...brilliant stuff let down a little by the audio
This is good video man and great to see these players mighty
Vasser!!!
Lots of big names there!
Roy Husky Jr on bass
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Not "sorry" for quality but "MANY THANKS FOR UPLOAD" Friendly to you from France (Europe) : Jo Luttringer
Vassar broke a string there right before his last lead, looks like.
Yeah you got that right. Vassar and Hoot Hester although not seen here. Vassar the greatest IMO. mosrite60
These boys can cook
Mr Bluegrass
@bluerailroad It must be Roy Huskey Jr.
Bass! Bass! WHO is the bass player?? A monster.
Roy Husky Jr . Check out Earl Scruggs and Marty Stuart on American music shop and you can see Roy do a half hour set .
Roy Husky Jr. Dude was a Bluegrass beast.
he look just like my grandpa
Sounds like a Steel JD , not a Dobro
NGDB did Jimmy and bluegrass music by inviting him to be part of all this. While much of the bluegrass and country world fell asleep, NGDB used very sound judgement here.
ilkejimmymartinsongslovehim
where's JD Crowe?
I heard Vasser at a pickin party at a house in Kissimmee Florida when I was a kid, personally, I liked his fidlin better before he hooked up with them clarinet players out in Memphis.