Hello my fellow music lovers! My name is Cameron Elkins and I am from the beautiful state of Kentucky, The Bluegrass State. I was born and raised right in the heart of the Appalachians Mountains, and grew up playing and exploring the Daniel Boone National Forest. I have traveled and lived in many places, but My Old Kentucky Home will always be special to me. I love the scenery, the people, and especially the music that this area has given life to.
I was raised almost exclusivity listening to Bluegrass music. So I have always enjoyed listening to that style and remembering my homeland. I have a musical family who holds Bluegrass music very close to their heart. Growing up listening to the beautiful melodies that my mother would play with my grandpa, has always made me want to learn to play with them. So in recent years I have started learning to play the guitar. These days I have broadened my spectrum of music that I listen to and enjoy attending concerts of newer styles of folk and country.
The link here will take you to an old song performed by the great Dr. Ralph Stanley. Regarded by many as one of the greatest Bluegrass Musicians of all time.
The picture below is of The Natural Bridge, a natural landmark in the Natural Bridge State Park. I have hiked to the top of this beautiful bridge many times and enjoyed it stunning views.
Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Kentucky right now! I tend to do my recreational activities closer to Louisville. This month we are going to Gen. Butler State Park to hang with friends. Wow! Medicine Springs! That is a great song. I'm going to have to make medicine a theme for my open mic, just so I can do this song.
ReplyDeleteI don’t get to visit Louisville often but I’ve heard some great things about the food!
DeleteAnd if you do I would love to hear it. Sturgill Simpson also does a great cover of this, if you enjoys this version I’m sure you would like it.
I appreciate you sharing that song with us! It brought back memories of when I tuned into a radio program that delved into America's musical heritage, highlighting genres such as blues, country, bluegrass, and jazz. It was known as "Hobo's Lullaby" and aired every Saturday at noon on WKCR. You would find it quite enjoyable to listen to as well!
ReplyDeleteBased on those genres I’m sure I would love that station! Thank you for the recommendation.
DeleteHello there! Bluegrass is one of the more recent genres I've been getting into. It's so fun and beautiful. There are few things as intimate and powerful to bring a family together as music, and I think it's such a blessing to have those memories. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThere’s a lot to get into, bluegrass music can lead you to so many genres and style. Let me know if you would like any recommendations.
ReplyDeleteHi Cameron, that looks like a beautiful hike and a really awesome landmark! I’m not a huge fan of country music, but I have heard some bluegrass before that I like (at least, I’m pretty sure it was bluegrass). I’m curious what the main differences are between bluegrass and country? Nice to meet you!
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