Comments on: Old Memories: Del McCoury Remembers Bill Monroe

By: 2011 Best of Bluegrass - Engine 145

2011 Best of Bluegrass - Engine 145 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:02:12 +0000

[...] Numerous tributes to the Father of Bluegrass were released in 2011, when Monroe would have celebrated his 100th birthday, but McCoury, a former Blue Grass Boy, recorded the best one. Eschewing hits like “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” McCoury chose lesser known songs like “Lonesome Truck Driver’s Blues.” The band is sharp as always, especially Jason Carter, who played up to three fiddle parts for each song. With Old Memories, the new Bluegrass Hall of Famer has done his old boss proud. Read Juli Thanki’s interview with Del McCoury here. [...]

By: John Saroyan

John Saroyan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:51:58 +0000

Great write up!

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:19:41 +0000

Nice interview and article Juli. I always look forward to Del’s appearances on the Opry as they are among the best performances heard from the Opry stage these days. A couple of years ago I won a pair of tickets to a concert featuring Del and his band with Vince Gill and Amy Grant as headliners at LA’s Greek Theater. I will admit I enjoyed Del’s set much more than Vince’s and left when Amy’s segment began.

When Dierks Bentley did his grammy awards weekend show “with friends” at LA’s Troubadour club earlier this year, it was Del and company that stood head and shoulders above the rest. Del’s appearance definitely justified the ticket price!

Its nice to read that Del picked more obscure songs for this project. I think covers of Bill’s biggest songs can get wearisome these days. Go Del!

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:23:38 +0000

Awesome article, Juli. I’m amazed how vibrant Del is both in speaking and singing voice.

By: Saving Country Music

Saving Country Music — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:57:04 +0000

Good stuff Juli!