Del McCoury Band: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2018
- Aug. 1, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- There is a moment, near the top of this Tiny Desk concert - when three voices gather 'round a single microphone to deliver the chorus of "That Ol' Train" - that is so pure and beautiful it made my eyes well up with tears when we filmed it. Not since bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley played the Tiny Desk in 2009 have I felt vocals resonate so deeply.
Del McCoury is another bluegrass legend, singing, playing guitar and writing songs for the past 60 years, including his days with the "father of bluegrass," Mr. Bill Monroe. The Del McCoury Band itself is 50 years strong, and these days includes Del's sons Robbie on banjo and Ronnie on mandolin and vocals. All are astonishing players, here joined by the five-time award-winning fiddling of Jason Carter and this year's International Bluegrass Music Association bass player of the year Alan Bartram.
For their visit to the Tiny Desk, the group brought along some traveling songs. The first (of two) train tunes, "That Ol' Train," comes from their new album Del McCoury Still Sings Bluegrass, while their closing gospel tale "All Aboard" is a staple from 2001's Del and the Boys. The other (a motorcycle song), "1952 Vincent Black Lightning," was written by another master of his craft, British folk icon Richard Thompson, and has been a part of Del's repertoire for a while now. It shows not only the deep connection that bluegrass has to British folk music, but also Del McCoury's willingness to keep his sound fresh all these years on.
These are story songs; Del is, of course, quite the storyteller, taking his time between them to reminisce. At 79 years old, he's got a lot of them tell.
Set List
"That Ol' Train"
"1952 Vincent Black Lightning"
"All Aboard"
Musicians
Del McCoury (vocals, guitar), Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), Rob McCoury (banjo), Alan Bartram (bass), Jason Carter (fiddle)
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, Khun Minn Ohn; Production Assistants: Catherine Zhang, Téa Mottolese; Photo: Samantha Clark/NPR.
A living legend...for those that don't know Del is one of the few legends still touring and putting on great shows night after night..Go see him whilst you can!
Saw them at hillberry in 2019, what an amazing show.
I love Del Mccoury, he is definitely a living legend
I’m lucky enough to live half an hour from DelFest.
Amen
Look up the definition of "legend" then ask yourself if that's really what you meant to call this talented person.
Here in Cumberland, MD, Rob, Ronnie, Alan, Jason and Del and their families are much-loved and considered our cherished friends. They are great artists and gentlemen. I was at that year's Delfest , and Richard Thompson's guitar picking was lightning fast. Families were lounging on the grass, relaxing at their campsites, or tubing down the Potomac River. A true community.
Ricky Skaggs, Trey Anastasio from Phish, Warren Hays and Govt. Mule, and the best bluegrass musicians in the nation have been there over the years, and the organizers conduct the Delfest Academy for instructing and encouraging new musicians. And the McCoury family runs the Delfest Foundation, helping out people who are hard-hit socially and economically in Cumberland and Allegany County. They are more than world-class musicians, they are true heroes and fine folks.
Wow!!!!! Sounds fantastic!!!! I heard Mr McCoury here in San Francisco at one time and just love this stuff, especially just floored by Mr Carter's fiddling and singing.
I would love to learn banjo at the school.
Del is Bluegrass royalty, going back to his time as a member of the Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. From a broader perspective, all of these players are world-class musicians individually.
Del McCoury is one of the greatest storytellers I’ve seen live.. you feel like you’re sitting down with him having ice tea on the porch hahaha such a bluegrass legend
My bluegrass hero
Del is a fine person. So a
Is his band. Can you imagine raising two boys on the road?
Tiny Desk never fails to amaze me !
I admire this man for his sunny attitude and his willingness to put his spin on diverse material from non-bluegrass musicians as far flung as the Lovin' Spoonful, Richard Thompson, and Blind Lemon Jefferson. He's so cool without even trying. Folks here have called him "a living legend" and a "national treasure." So very true. His sons, Rob and Ronnie, are fine musicians who lead the Traveling McCourys. Lots of great music has come from two generations of McCourys. Americana and bluegrass royalty.
Wow to be 79 years old, so amazing. That suit is very snappy.
He sure has kept his voice much longer than many.
Del yeah!
I’ve seen a lot of music but this band stands alone at the very pinnacle of traditional bluegrass. See it while you can! It’s a special experience…. Thank you Del and family so much for keeping this space for people to enjoy
Saw last night in Asheville. By far the best band led by a living legend. Sounds good as ever.
THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING REAL ASS BLUEGRASS INTO THE TINY DESK FAMILY! FINALLY!
HOT DAMN!...You got The MOST PROFESSIONAL, BEST DRESSED, OL-TIMEY SOUNDIN' BLUEGRASS BAND, RIGHT HEE-YAH!!! YOU NAILED ANOTHER ONE, NPR!!!
On a serious note, though...every time I've ever seen them perform...was security for them once, too, long ago...I always felt such passion and joy coming from them. Del and the boys have ever been the consummate gentlemen, and getting to spend any time with him and his family, musically, is an honor.
What a great tribute. They ooze fun and joy from the stage.
I am smiling more broadly than humanly possible.
There's only one Del Mccoury band. Some try to copy them, but non have or every will stand up to them.They are a legend.
I am proud to say they are my favorite. Legends
This Tiny Desk Concert was a real treat. I wouldn't have been exposed to this group's outstanding material. These guys truly are some impressive musicians!!!
Ole Del has still got it!
I love Del Mccoury and his band. Definitely, A true living legend
Listenin to deal mccoury makes me proud to be workin class
These guys are something else man. Goosebumps.
Legendary, and makes me appreciate MY father. He isn't the musician Del is, but he weaves his magic in other ways. This reminds me of all the good things Dad has done for me. Thanks Del, I'll listen to you 'til the day I die!
All Aboard still gives me chills every time I hear it. So good
Great musicians, and being a mandolin guy, really appreciate the playing by Ronnie. Makes that mandolin sing so sweetly. Banjo is just soft enough to not overwhelm with that flame thrower.
quigley 45-100
Found out he was opening for Junior Brown at a river side concert in Sacramento California. Took my son who was a budding musician and we both sat there for hours with our mouth is wide open. Couldn’t believe the energy and musicianship these fine gentleman displayed!
@Antoine Brosseau The standing joke: the difference between a banjo and a trampoline? You take your shoes off when you jump on the trampoline. badaboom.
Enjoying the fiddling too! Great band!
And mandolin plays discretely when called for too
Absolutely love anything Del does...classic bluegrass voice and sound...well done again Tiny Desk!
That was so great. I love family bands like that
I have seen them live 12 years ago at Sierra Nevada in Chico CA best live performance I've ever saw it fills my soul the Mandolin and Banje are superb
So happy to hear them! THANK YOU!!
so good thanks npr!! Del McCoury is one of my fav's!!
Awesome show with impeccable sound quality.
Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing this to my ears!
This'll put a smile on your face right quick!
What a phenomenal band ! They have been show casing everything Bluegrass music was and is meant to be. Ronnie and Robbie are Del's pride and joy. Yes, and Del should be considered a national treasure. He has the perfect voice for the genre. Even at his age he can still deliver the tones. I understand he doesn't attend many concerts much anymore. He prefers a quiet like at home, but enjoys touring as much as he can with his sons. I've seen these guys. They are pure professionals in every sense of the word. I hope they will be around for many, many more years. They are 100% awesome.
I love the Tiny Concert Del sounded great
Del is a national treasure. The guys are great. Met some of them when they taught at Rocky Grass Academy. So down to earth.
Good old Del fam band. Superb music. The bass player and other are great!
No hablo inglés de origen pero que bella es esta música, estoy fascinado por la complejidad de la mezcla delos instrumentos y la gran voz de Del McCory. es simplemente la belleza de atreverse a explorar nuevos horizontes musicales, esta música me resulta exquisita.
Yo me lo gusta mucho tambien ❤
Del McCoury and his band are a national treasure.
This makes me so happy
amazing!!!! thank you Tiny Desk
Love these guys!
Thank you to Dell and the boys for this little jam session!🙂🤘👍 I had a good time watching . 52 vincent was my favorite! I love them bikes! 🙂❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🕊🦋.
this was incredibly enjoyable
He's the best, I saw him at bean blossom Indiana, and I sure enjoy listening to his boys band . Thank you for posting this.
Very, very, very cool! Thank you!
Love this band so good!
Amazing band and voice. He’s like listening to bluegrass back in 53. Thanks Del.
Oooo I love to hear this groups of young people and veterans playing like a family.
Fernando Spada Ummmm they are family
Ty Douglas just the three of em
I'm glad I finally came across this. I'm not sure how I missed it. Del is a piece of American history, representative of days gone by played honestly and sincerely. Thanks Del! and Tiny Desk.
Just perfect. I echo Bob Bollen's feelings about the tight vocals - they make the hair on my arms stand up! This is a tight, professional, joyful band.
These folks are all legends because they took their collective love of music and gave it back to us simply to make us all happy. How about that?
A superb bluegrass band - simply superb in all respects. Each musician is a master of their instrument. And their repertoire is just great. God bless Dell. He has made gigantic contributions to bluegrass and has been a major factor in it’s survival and growth - he is a treasure - and pure class.
There's something real wholesome about this group 😊😊
Fantastic!
Great choice! Thanks!
Del IS a living legend. Love him and his band. If you haven't seen him live, go asap. The shows are electric!
That fiddle player wails. Oh who am I kidding, they all do.
VonBlade
He’s a great singer too.
That's Jason Carter.
Doesn't get better than this -- still holding our tickets for Delfest 2020, hoping it happens in 2021. Such great players, and a wonderful family, the McCourys and their larger (huge) musical family.
One of the greatest
Fantastic sounds..really enjoyed watching you all!
Mr. Del McCoury and his Band are wonderful Country Gentleman. I think he is the same kind of Music as Duke Ellington on Country side. - Two men on one show, country and big city. This is Music! Love it: Jazz and Bluegrass!
Amazing!
No fricking way! Del your music has influenced me since a teen. 🙏🏼
Awesomeee! Loving what you guys are showing on NPR. Great Job, you are doing a service to real music lovers. Thank you! Greetings from Ecuador, first time I hear this gentlemen performing, cool cats!
Love it! That last song got me good.
Lollipops, rainbows 🌈 & popcorn 🍿. On you tube some people would give that a 👎 thumbs down. The history of this music, the harmonies, the musicianship , well it’s like lollipops, rainbows and popcorn 😊
Good old Mr Jason Carter on fiddle.
I couldn't stop my toe from a tapping!
See this is why I ❤ npr tiny desk! I wouldn't normally stumble across an act like this, but I enjoyed this thoroughly! 👍👍🌶
So stupendous!!!
Come one now! My old homeboy Del. Good stuff.
this guy's voice is.... just amazing
Tiny Desk is still on fire. Nice change up.
Love it!!!
Del's a favorite of mine. Love this stuff. : )
Not the best sound here but I will swear to you this band is the best live band you will ever hear.
del in dc straight fire boys!!!
Thank you NPR, don't get to hear much of heaven very often!
loving this dudes
Excellent!!
Soul music. Im FEELIN THIS!
Lovely
I just want a mini Del to take with me everywhere I go!
That's cute!
Really enjoyed 👍👍👍👍👍
Man Those guys are tight
Music with talent
Terrific!
More bluegrass please ❤️
Love how the bluegrass boys always wear their Sunday best when performing. Classy.
Some sexy bluegrass! Resonates so well; lifts the spirits. Also that man's beard is superb. I am so jealous.
Never heard of them. They are great! thanks youtube for suggest this Tiny Desk
Very good!!! 👋👋👋😎
Love u del.
I think the music on this channel is really the best.
Dear Del,
I’m sorry for showing up late to the show at Red Rocks last Sunday. This is pure 🔥
Kindest regards,
✌🏻
i love that!!!!
No one sings The Vincent 52 better than Del!
Richard Thompson does it quite well... :-/
Bluegrass feeds my soul
Love it! New Fan
Crisp clean flawless the way it should be 👍👍
DEL yeah
Sublime!
amazing
holy wow. mind completely blown.