Eight More Miles to Louisville, Doc at 100, featuring T. Michael Coleman and Jack Lawrence.
Doc at 100 explored the history and legacy of Doc Watson, who was born in Deep Gap, N.C., in 1923, and went on to become one of the most influential acoustic guitar players in the world of folk music. Hosted by author Ted Olson, the concert program celebrates the anniversary of what would have been Doc Watson’s 100th birthday and honors his life and legacy with performances, stories and songs by artists who performed with him, who were profoundly influenced by his music, and who called him a friend. Musicians in this project included T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Wayne Henderson, and Jack Hinshelwood.
Eight More Miles to Louisville was written by Grandpa Jones in 1946.
It was covered by Don Reno, Red Smiley and the Tennessee Cutups in 1959, Bill Haley and His Comets in 1962, Norman Blake and Tony Rice in 1989, Willie Nelson in 1995, Sam Bush in 2004, and Merle Travis & Joe Maphis in 1979
Recorded at the Blue Ridge Music Center concert Doc at 100: A Doc Watson Tribute, Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Videographer: John Jordan Films
Sound: Frank Martin, Media Production Associates
The Blue Ridge Music Center is located at Milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, Virginia. Programs at the Blue Ridge Music Center are presented by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service. For more information go to [ Ссылка ].
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