5th October 2018 at Golden Gate Park (Banjo Stage), San Francisco, CA.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (free annual festival), www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2018/.
Country: United States. Style: Bluegrass.
Lineup: Ron Thomason (v/mandolin/g),Tom Boyd (v/banjo/dobro), Brian Aldridge (v/g/mandolin), Jeff Byrd (acoustic bass g) and guest: Heidi Clare (fiddle/clog dance).
This band was started in 1976 in Springfield, OH by Ron Thomason, who had previously played with the Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys. There have been numerous lineup changes with Boyd the longest serving after Thomason (joining in 2005) though Aldridge was a member 2006-15 before rejoining recently. One of the most notable features of the group is their harmony singing of old time Southern Gospel.
More information: www.drybranchfiresquad.com/.
Tags: Bluegrass United States Dry Branch Fire Squad Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Banjo Stage Golden Gate Park
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5th October 2018 at Golden Gate Park (Banjo Stage), San Francisco, CA.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (free annual festival), www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2018/.
Country: United States. Style: Bluegrass.
Lineup: Ron Thomason (v/mandolin/g),Tom Boyd (v/banjo/dobro), Brian Aldridge (v/g/mandolin), Jeff Byrd (acoustic bass g) and guest: Heidi Clare (fiddle/clog dance).
This band was started in 1976 in Springfield, OH by Ron Thomason, who had previously played with the Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys. There have been numerous lineup changes with Boyd the longest serving after Thomason (joining in 2005) though Aldridge was a member 2006-15 before rejoining recently. One of the most notable features of the group is their harmony singing of old time Southern Gospel.
In this photo: Thomason plays a Gibson F5 Mandolin (Serial No 72210 made by Lloyd Loar in February 1923).
More information: www.drybranchfiresquad.com/.
Tags: Bluegrass United States Dry Branch Fire Squad Ron Thomason Loar Mandolin Gibson Mandolin Mandolin Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Banjo Stage Golden Gate Park
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5th October 2018 at Golden Gate Park (Banjo Stage), San Francisco, CA.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (free annual festival), www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2018/.
Country: United States. Style: Bluegrass.
Lineup: Ron Thomason (v/mandolin/g),Tom Boyd (v/banjo/dobro), Brian Aldridge (v/g/mandolin), Jeff Byrd (acoustic bass g) and guest: Heidi Clare (fiddle/clog dance).
This band was started in 1976 in Springfield, OH by Ron Thomason, who had previously played with the Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys. There have been numerous lineup changes with Boyd the longest serving after Thomason (joining in 2005) though Aldridge was a member 2006-15 before rejoining recently. One of the most notable features of the group is their harmony singing of old time Southern Gospel.
In this photo: Thomason plays a Martin guitar (perhaps his 1938 D-28).
More information: www.drybranchfiresquad.com/.
Tags: Bluegrass United States Dry Branch Fire Squad Ron Thomason Martin Guitar Guitar Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Banjo Stage Golden Gate Park
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5th October 2018 at Golden Gate Park (Banjo Stage), San Francisco, CA.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (free annual festival), www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2018/.
Country: United States. Style: Bluegrass.
Lineup: Ron Thomason (v/mandolin/g),Tom Boyd (v/banjo/dobro), Brian Aldridge (v/g/mandolin), Jeff Byrd (acoustic bass g) and guest: Heidi Clare (fiddle/clog dance).
This band was started in 1976 in Springfield, OH by Ron Thomason, who had previously played with the Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys. There have been numerous lineup changes with Boyd the longest serving after Thomason (joining in 2005) though Aldridge was a member 2006-15 before rejoining recently. One of the most notable features of the group is their harmony singing of old time Southern Gospel.
In this photo: Boyd plays a custom Banjo made by Arthur Hatfield of Glasgow, KY.
More information: www.drybranchfiresquad.com/.
Tags: Bluegrass United States Dry Branch Fire Squad Tom Boyd Resonator Banjo Banjo Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Banjo Stage Golden Gate Park
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5th October 2018 at Golden Gate Park (Banjo Stage), San Francisco, CA.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (free annual festival), www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2018/.
Country: United States. Style: Bluegrass.
Lineup: Ron Thomason (v/mandolin/g),Tom Boyd (v/banjo/dobro), Brian Aldridge (v/g/mandolin), Jeff Byrd (acoustic bass g) and guest: Heidi Clare (fiddle/clog dance).
This band was started in 1976 in Springfield, OH by Ron Thomason, who had previously played with the Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys. There have been numerous lineup changes with Boyd the longest serving after Thomason (joining in 2005) though Aldridge was a member 2006-15 before rejoining recently. One of the most notable features of the group is their harmony singing of old time Southern Gospel.
More information: www.drybranchfiresquad.com/.
Tags: Bluegrass United States Dry Branch Fire Squad Tom Boyd Dobro Resonator Guitar Guitar Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Banjo Stage Golden Gate Park
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