Gangstagrass - Bound To Ride - Shaker Steps

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2013
  • Abandon all preconceptions ye who enter here. Do yourself a favor and listen with an open mind. While at first glance bluegrass and hip hop music seem like polar opposites or in some way mutually exclusive genres, they do in fact connect at some of their deepest roots. Take a critical listen to the early string band, jug band, and blues music of the Southeast like Ma Rainey, The Mississippi Sheiks, or Bukka White. Bluegrass music was essentially forged in the Appalachian Mountains through the mingling of old English/Irish ballads with African American rhythms and lyrical themes. A true cross pollination of people, music, and ideas. Gangstagrass takes these recently divergent vines and ties them back up again. Giving this kind of music new life with whole new possibilities.
    We met up with Gangstagrass at Gratz Park in downtown Lexington before their show at Natasha's Bistro & Bar for the kickoff to the week long Best of Bluegrass events in town all leading up to the Festival of the Bluegrass. They perform their song "Bound to Ride."
    Enjoy!
    For more information about Gangstagrass, check our their website gangstagrass.com/
    To learn more about Best of Bluegrass, please visit their website www.bluegrassle...
    Special thanks to Gratz Park where this session was shot. www.nps.gov/nr/...
    As always, for more information about Shaker Steps or to view our other sessions, you can visit our website www.shakersteps...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 409

  • @scottwinfrey519
    @scottwinfrey519 8 років тому +504

    I think i speak for everyone when I say we need a gangstagrass cover of Man of Constant Sorrow.

    • @333Eriana
      @333Eriana 8 років тому +6

      Yes !!! - I wish they would!

    • @GreenJeep1998
      @GreenJeep1998 8 років тому +4

      I could listen to that!

    • @333Eriana
      @333Eriana 8 років тому +4

      Yes!!!!!!

    • @tkfreakin6283
      @tkfreakin6283 7 років тому +10

      I like the way you talk. Mm-Hhmmm.

    • @stevekelly2018
      @stevekelly2018 7 років тому +2

      Cold Rain And Snow for me, lol

  • @grannybemx6729
    @grannybemx6729 5 років тому +131

    If this doesn't bring a smile to your face you have serious problems. THIS IS WHAT AMERICA IS SUPPOSED TO BE. A blending of cultures that exemplifies both without putting one above the other. OUR DIFFERENCES ARE WHAT MAKES US BEAUTIFUL🔥🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜💜

  • @32voodoo
    @32voodoo 5 років тому +129

    People seem shocked that Rap Music, a music style associated with living without hope and constant death, easily combines with Mountain Music, a music style associated with living without hope and constant death. Perhaps not so surprising after all.

    • @herewardthewatchful1014
      @herewardthewatchful1014 5 років тому +12

      Two dysfunctional communities coming together to collaborate. One considered "backwards", another considered "ratchet". The UN will not like this...
      "Balkanization, or Balkanisation, is a geopolitical term for the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller regions or states that are often hostile or uncooperative with one another."

    • @henrikandreason7261
      @henrikandreason7261 5 років тому +2

      Touché.

    • @allisonmacrae381
      @allisonmacrae381 5 років тому +11

      We're ALL going through it, just in different ways.

    • @LawrenceMay1
      @LawrenceMay1 5 років тому +3

      Wood Man it’s a new twist to Woody Guthrie. So many don’t know who he was. Bob Dylan was called to his death bed by Woody and explained to Dylan, make it your own. No need to copy.

    • @gaztard1
      @gaztard1 4 роки тому +2

      @@LawrenceMay1 thats all anyone can do now is copy these guys. Whole new genre and this Hillbilly is Loving it. And a few other hillbilly friend's converted right here in the Ozark Mountains. Great

  • @amazinjjr
    @amazinjjr 7 років тому +130

    This is what America is all about.

    • @mattfregeau2888
      @mattfregeau2888 5 років тому +5

      C.B. 40 well said! don't let the current politics and their perversion fool you

    • @magnusblack2714
      @magnusblack2714 5 років тому +2

      Amen C.B. We're all in the same boat.

    • @JohnSmith-ez8dn
      @JohnSmith-ez8dn 4 роки тому +1

      No, it is not what the US actually IS all about, but what it SHOULD be.

    • @jeannie1renee2
      @jeannie1renee2 4 роки тому

      @@JohnSmith-ez8dn, all depends on your mindset. I'm old, conservative lady and as White as they come, and I'm loving this music. Bluegrass and old-time Country music are much more closely related than many would think. Get a copy of Ken Burns Country Music documentary that just came out. Great stuff. It shows all the music styles that blended to create American Country music.

  • @mikewalkingbear299
    @mikewalkingbear299 6 років тому +27

    Y'all got real roots, please don't ever stop what you're doin'

  • @tulsatombob2769
    @tulsatombob2769 6 років тому +40

    As a pro touring bass player of over 35 years, I can hear good music and then great music. You guys are great! Wonderful, spot-on harmonies and solid picking.

  • @georgemartin1436
    @georgemartin1436 4 роки тому +10

    They have revitalized my love of music! I first heard their sound from the theme of "Justified", and I am very glad I searched them out. Modern music..you get sick of any given song after the third time...but THIS, THIS has SO MUCH IN IT that it will endure, and be played by me..

  • @lindareinen4361
    @lindareinen4361 4 роки тому +9

    It’s amazing to hear 2 different types of music come together and sound so good! I love it!

  • @Omnigodz78
    @Omnigodz78 4 роки тому +2

    This is the definition of America 🇺🇸🇺🇲. Peace brothers

  • @tkfreakin6283
    @tkfreakin6283 7 років тому +50

    This...Gives me faith for humanity. For the moment. Keep On, Keeping on. (And yes. Please cover,"Man Of Constant Sorrow.")

  • @paulgregory1896
    @paulgregory1896 8 років тому +44

    I was skeptical. Looked these guys up after being introduced by Justified. This is honest and beautiful. Glad I looked them up. What a wonderful country we live in.

    • @AbsentWithoutLeaving
      @AbsentWithoutLeaving 7 років тому +1

      Comin' at ya from the future (8/2017), and hopin' and prayin' you still feel this same way, because we need you here.

    • @uncledodad
      @uncledodad 5 років тому +1

      Amen

    • @maryvaughn7886
      @maryvaughn7886 3 роки тому +1

      My son & I started watching Justified after hearing theme song in promo.

  • @Predaliehybrid
    @Predaliehybrid 9 років тому +23

    This guys are amazing! The diversity of this group makes the music even more epic! Simply awesome!

  • @dingocapo2087
    @dingocapo2087 5 років тому +2

    incredible blend of music styles , symbolic of what society should aspire to become!!!

  • @TinyTheTecher
    @TinyTheTecher 5 років тому +2

    I was impressed with Upchurch and hickhop and then I discovered Gangstagrass. Mind BLOWN!! loving every second of it. P.s. "Never Come Home Again" spoke to me on a personal level. Brought a tear to my eye.

  • @crazylove565
    @crazylove565 8 років тому +11

    I recrently power-watched all the "Justified" episodes, and I loved Gangstagrass's music every bit as much as the show!!!!!!! I had to hear the WHOLE song "Long Hard Times To Come" at some point, and low & behold...here it was in MANY forms on UA-cam!! Thanks UA-cam and thanks to the great Gangstagrass!!! Now I'm hooked on ALL their music!!

    • @teresahutchins3798
      @teresahutchins3798 7 років тому

      I Know exactly what you mean. Just what doctor ordered✌👍👍

  • @imogeneclark2518
    @imogeneclark2518 Рік тому

    Bluegrass Rap Blues..are in a family together... Stories . Events.. music and human interactions... Short life folks... Bluegrass in the Apala-Hills.. Rap Blues.. folks needs to tell their stories.. throughout this planet

  • @lawnfarmer
    @lawnfarmer 6 років тому

    No racism here! I'm as country as they come and still listen to rap and hip hop. This is great! Love it!

  • @tessieroberts5298
    @tessieroberts5298 4 роки тому +1

    I love this... Real music for the Southern soul...

  • @donteatananimal
    @donteatananimal 6 років тому +4

    Well done! I'm a huge fan of bluegrass and this is an great way of mixing different cultures of music. Seriously incredible. Keep it up. We need more of this in the world...

  • @kershawvalentine
    @kershawvalentine 4 роки тому

    Big thumbs up from Texas!!! Ridin'!

  • @VikingPreparedness
    @VikingPreparedness 9 років тому +45

    the potential is untapped - YES
    Nice
    Very nice

    • @denasewell
      @denasewell 9 років тому +1

      ooh I love this !Amazing!

    • @SavageAirguns
      @SavageAirguns 3 роки тому

      Found this 5 years later Viking but made it here. Have another listen. Funny seeing your comment here. Stay prepped. God bless and Semper Fi from this disgruntled Marine. Don't lose the path for its easy to stray👍

  • @bigj6459
    @bigj6459 4 роки тому +2

    Tear in my eye family. Beautiful music the way God intended. Dont know if you'll tour around chicago but I'll be there. One love.

  • @amberbranch1145
    @amberbranch1145 2 роки тому

    Wherever and whatever, this will still be my favorite, always ;-)

  • @duhstymunkey8830
    @duhstymunkey8830 4 роки тому +2

    I didnt know I liked bluegrass hip hop. Now I love it and you guys are amazing. I'd be more then happy to pay and see you.

  • @bbobbob3790
    @bbobbob3790 4 роки тому

    I'm stunned. Old School Rap and Classic Blue Grass........... pure fucking genius.

  • @johnnyrobinson2658
    @johnnyrobinson2658 4 роки тому +2

    This band is new to me can't wait to turn my friends on to them

  • @harleyrider6633
    @harleyrider6633 5 років тому +1

    Bluegrass hip-hop fucking live it! I'm a 53 yr old white dude and this shit is awesome

  • @charleskincaid4860
    @charleskincaid4860 4 роки тому +1

    Dont let politics divide us... we are all here as one.. WE the people

  • @georgebennett6469
    @georgebennett6469 6 років тому +2

    Greatest band in 2018. Keep playing.

  • @dyrtisanchez5349
    @dyrtisanchez5349 2 роки тому

    This is what I love about UA-cam. Just looking around for something but not knowing exactly what that is until I run into these guys.Hip Hop? With blue grass? WTF! I can't stop listening.Almosf like when somebody fell and by accident got chocolate into someone's peanut butter. Reeses Peanut Butter Cup was born.

  • @TheSpicolipenn
    @TheSpicolipenn 3 роки тому

    Music. The language of everything.

  • @adamthibeault3588
    @adamthibeault3588 4 роки тому +1

    if there was ever a time when the world needed some shit like this this is it!!

  • @jasondean247
    @jasondean247 4 роки тому

    I agree with miss Angela. We need y’all to be all over the TV and news ! These times are crazy and y’all need to show the world we are better together than separated. Music is an amazing thing and it can help everyone understand that life is better when We do life together with love and harmony! Keep this love going. God knows we need it 👍

  • @joeb6544
    @joeb6544 4 роки тому

    TRUE American music!!!!!!!

  • @frankschmidt2303
    @frankschmidt2303 Рік тому

    A big cheers from Stockholm Sweden 🍺👍

  • @jacklynwardlow
    @jacklynwardlow 3 роки тому

    Wow! Just happened across your fkn awesome licks! This is what makes the world all right… 💖💖💖

  • @TheFineLine920
    @TheFineLine920 6 місяців тому

    I would pay hard earned $$$ to see you guys play!!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @gotlogg
    @gotlogg 6 років тому +5

    Dope... Just heard these guys first time. Love it.
    I'd love to hear the falsetto sing with the deep voiced guys rapping. Sort of mirror his rap but with some harmony.
    Awesome stuff!

  • @hibbityhoobla6624
    @hibbityhoobla6624 4 роки тому +1

    Merc'n the the mics, jamming with fire instrumentals and vocals!! What could be better!!

  • @zacriley8946
    @zacriley8946 Рік тому

    I would of never thought I would add bluegrass to my playlist but yet there it is something about this just sounds right.

  • @deeprasad1322
    @deeprasad1322 3 роки тому

    Bring it more. Login it. One Love

  • @shaneshaner4717
    @shaneshaner4717 4 роки тому +1

    one of the best fusion bands i have heard in a looooong time !!!!! i hope yall are still playing :P

  • @jman5390
    @jman5390 4 роки тому

    I know this is an older video. This music does not mix, no way can this go together. Both of these are supposed to be as far as east is from the west but......DANG THIS IS SWEET AS HONEY!! I LOVE IT!! AWESOME!

  • @gabrielaguirre2862
    @gabrielaguirre2862 11 місяців тому

    Gangsta 2023!!!!!

  • @meeeowww4614
    @meeeowww4614 4 роки тому

    Coen bros and Winter's Bone got me listening to traditional music from the Americas. So cool to see there's some kind of grass roots revival occurring with cross overs and unifications like this. Exciting music coming from across the pond

  • @MealeaYing
    @MealeaYing 8 років тому +6

    YES!
    I love this!

  • @bobbyqueen5226
    @bobbyqueen5226 2 роки тому

    I love it. Big Pat would have loved it too. Rip Patrick Johnson

  • @martinsmith9054
    @martinsmith9054 3 роки тому

    Black and White cooperating can't ask for more. This is real.

  • @randalbowman804
    @randalbowman804 4 роки тому

    Yall keep it real Grass that tells a story

  • @dustradio666
    @dustradio666 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant fusion of things that might seem incompatible and you guys put that notion (of compatibility) to bed in a fantastic way! Late to the party but grateful discovery. Thank you. There are lots of ways to go sideways and what happens here is a clear reminder that we can work it out. One of us is all of us when it comes to every one of us. SUPERLOVE

  • @wingedfeatherbell
    @wingedfeatherbell 9 років тому

    There is no word or words to describe the level of musical genius playing here.

  • @charlesduggan7600
    @charlesduggan7600 3 роки тому

    You guys fill a compartment of my music library that only had one man in it, Apalachee Don

  • @omegabutcher2036
    @omegabutcher2036 6 років тому +1

    I honestly never thought I would be into this type of music, but oddly enough, I can dig it, keep this style up, and you'll get likes from this guy..

  • @ratdoglp
    @ratdoglp 6 років тому

    I grew up between Ashland, KY and Compton CA.. Makes those worlds that seemed so far apart in my youth collide with a festive jolt! Kudos!

  • @rustycuyler617
    @rustycuyler617 4 роки тому

    Keep it up....get it folks.....Early loves u

  • @maryvaughn7886
    @maryvaughn7886 3 роки тому

    Made me cry if only we could be this united in the United States.
    Kickass sounds OMG 😲

  • @rgman1665
    @rgman1665 5 років тому

    Free concert!!!! These dudes deserve to be rich. They kill it, every time. I hear nothing but heart and soul every song I listen to

  • @Grump.y-OldMan
    @Grump.y-OldMan 7 років тому

    Lord in Heaven. This is beautiful. Eargasm. Bluegrass is one of the original forms of music, one all forms, including hip hop are based on. Then hip hop, poetry, lyrics are spoken, and put to said music. Peanut butter and jelly man. Love it.

  • @naynayjenkums
    @naynayjenkums 10 років тому +17

    This goes back to Rap's root's when it told a story either whimsical or serious but not disrespectful like Gansta rap which I won't listen too.

  • @bradsmith5414
    @bradsmith5414 5 років тому

    This should be the future of music .f n wow!

  • @remo1366
    @remo1366 6 років тому

    They blend is seamless and gorgeous...

  • @frankshields4195
    @frankshields4195 6 років тому

    Brilliant!! Absolutely Love the blend Amazing...Cheers to you all!

  • @utepminers909
    @utepminers909 6 років тому

    I think I found heaven. And believe it or not, I'm Mexican-American & grew up on the border. We are more alike then we are different. This is awesome!

  • @BelieveNoGod
    @BelieveNoGod 5 років тому

    You guys rule, both bluegrass, and hip hop. :)

  • @michellenash6802
    @michellenash6802 3 роки тому

    This is awesome !! AGT, YALL NEED TO GET ON THERE!!!

  • @twizted013
    @twizted013 10 років тому +1

    Awesome! love it thank you History Channel.

  • @belindahendrix8128
    @belindahendrix8128 5 років тому

    And absolute perfect marriage of cultures,and music..i love to my soul...badass music and lyrics.

  • @mikeramirez9679
    @mikeramirez9679 5 років тому

    Awesome sound guys........

  • @zackgeldhof1206
    @zackgeldhof1206 4 роки тому +1

    The world needs this. I followed a UA-cam rabbit hole and this is the best shit ever. I still can't believe I actually like this. Seriously, this is just amazing.

  • @randyelliott9152
    @randyelliott9152 4 роки тому +1

    Somehow.......They make this work.....And it's pretty damn entertaining!!

  • @jimwilson3492
    @jimwilson3492 3 роки тому

    I've always been picky about what I listen to and expecially say "its off the hook!". I'm up in my years now and I know from years of experience what it mentally takes to build and breathe the first life into each song. It's a feeling like no e other. Anyway this Band is now my Favorite Band!
    They, You Guys Are Off The Hook! All ny years this music just mind bends me. They have given the world a true very rare gift.
    THANK YOU.!!

  • @user-ff9md9le9k
    @user-ff9md9le9k 11 місяців тому

    Gangstagrass is the name. I love it that the original.

  • @frankmatuza6272
    @frankmatuza6272 4 роки тому

    The two most unlikely genres to mix but makes great music!!! Love these guys

  • @usmcmpd
    @usmcmpd 5 років тому

    Definition of blues from both perspectives.. Amazing

  • @jfdri2126
    @jfdri2126 5 років тому

    Thanks from France for your music.
    I love your mix between folk and bluegrass.

  • @braindeadnewyorker9569
    @braindeadnewyorker9569 5 років тому

    True hip hop and blue grass, this is Great 👍

  • @timothyhoster4951
    @timothyhoster4951 6 років тому

    Great sound I thought rap was gone but these guys have elevated it back to what I remember from the old days of the beginning of rap. I am looking at all I can from Gangstagrass.

  • @ididntknowyou
    @ididntknowyou 10 років тому

    Awesome I love bluegrass and wow this is great with a little hip hop!

  • @Awsomo666
    @Awsomo666 3 роки тому

    Please come to UK. Go to Glastonbury or any festival here and you will find a fan base. You have something special don’t give up!! The U.K. will love you!!!!

  • @MrThesevidssuck
    @MrThesevidssuck 6 років тому +1

    I'm so crazy happy you guys actually did this :D THANK YOU!

  • @michaelwilliams8297
    @michaelwilliams8297 5 років тому

    This is now on my playlist

  • @brokedowntrucker60
    @brokedowntrucker60 5 років тому +1

    Just discovered Gangstagrass Love it! Not a big fan of rap but it is awesome!

  • @zenspeed404
    @zenspeed404 3 роки тому

    Smiled like an idiot when I heard "Here's Tom with the weather!" Thanks, Bill.

  • @troyburriss4449
    @troyburriss4449 3 роки тому

    You guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertfagerlie5363
    @robertfagerlie5363 Рік тому

    Love this one !

  • @jackidemaggio8801
    @jackidemaggio8801 5 років тому

    Mississippi girl here, I think... I think I like it.

  • @sylvianajem7831
    @sylvianajem7831 10 років тому

    Your music is very new for me but I love it. Look forward to more, thanks.

  • @roberttaylor6108
    @roberttaylor6108 4 роки тому +2

    Man I like underground hip hop why have I never heard of these two emcees they're dope as fuk

  • @luissanabria5861
    @luissanabria5861 4 роки тому

    Great sound. Love the two styles blending together!

  • @user-ff9md9le9k
    @user-ff9md9le9k 11 місяців тому

    I hope no one else but these guys ever.ever try to beat this. Cause they cant. Clas of there on!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @captmidnite8142
    @captmidnite8142 2 роки тому

    just love it 👍👍

  • @waaagh3203
    @waaagh3203 8 років тому +1

    COME TO MONTANA!!!!
    I would LOVE to see you guys live. Fucking epic.

  • @heatherlyn1144
    @heatherlyn1144 5 років тому

    Well I may be 6 yrs late, but late is better than never!! I love this! I remember going to Nashville when I was only 5 and watching a boy play the banjo and absolutely will never forget it!! Y'all are amazing & I wanna hear more!! I'm looking y'all up now😘 #justafanfromoklahoma

  • @candypuff5014
    @candypuff5014 2 роки тому

    Yo I freaking love them!

  • @HLSchaad
    @HLSchaad 11 років тому

    Love Love Love Love Love - Rench and the guys/gal can always make my day! His voice makes me feel all fuzzy and I can't help but beebop in my seat. Hope to see them in concert again soon. Most fun show I have been to in a LONG time.

  • @unnamedband1
    @unnamedband1 9 років тому +8

    What a cool sound! Thank you! Listening to something new!

  • @gagzee0013
    @gagzee0013 3 роки тому

    Agt brought me here muthafukaass🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @thejustineaster
    @thejustineaster 11 років тому +4

    badass guys!

  • @lizziesmith1205
    @lizziesmith1205 5 років тому

    Loving this from Perth, Western Australia

  • @cizzlecentral
    @cizzlecentral 4 роки тому

    No words for how much I luv this!