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America's
Music
BLUEGRASS
a history of
bluegrass music in the words of its pioneers
by Barry Willis
Self-Published in 1998 by Pine Valley Music |
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Book
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"Most exhausting compilation
of information about the history and personalities
of bluegrass music
ever achieved."
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Loaded with facts, photos, stories
and quotations.
It's a reference book, story book and picture book - All in One!
ISBN # 0-9652407-0-3.
First edition published October, 1997 by Pine Valley
Music.
Second edition published January, 1998.
Huge, oversized book with 650 pages and 420 photos.
Almost
1-1/2 inches in capacity.
Brightly printed and laminated cover with very durable
binding.
Each book is individually shrink-wrapped.
Very easy to read with large type. |
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A truly American music is brought
to life by the words of the people who lived it. The author's interviews of
hundreds of bluegrass music's most notable heroes will prove a valuable
source of information for years to come. America's Music:BLUEGRASS may be the
most important book on bluegrass ever written. Many fascinating anecdotes,
biographies, quotations and photos. |
This thorough work on the history
of bluegrass is written for a new person to bluegrass as well as the veteran.
The detailed story of this marvelous music is told through thousands of
quotations and stories of this music's most important musicians, promoters,
managers and historians. The largest source of first-person quotes ever
assembled! |
America's Music: BLUEGRASS the
whole story of bluegrass, from its roots to its branches to what the future
might be. Highly readable for the novice with enough detail for the ardent
historian. |
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America's Music: BLUEGRASS is a
new history book about bluegrass – the music and the people. It’s a timely book
about a music genre, whose first generation members are beginning to pass on and
definitely fills a void on the shelf marked "bluegrass" in the music section of
most bookstores and libraries. It’s a book that talks about where the music came
from and where it is going. Author, Barry Willis has captured the feeling and
documented the passion of this true American art form - bluegrass. |
With fanatical detail and
accuracy, America's Music: BLUEGRASS tells the story of bluegrass in the words
of its pioneers. By going directly to the source, Barry’s interviews of hundreds
of bluegrass heroes, historians and industry people recounts first hand many of
their quotes, anecdotes and stories. There are even a few controversial topics.
Twelve years in the making, this self-published project is truly a "labor of
love". |
This big book is a reference
book, history book, picture book, and storybook all in one. Chock full of
historical background, it is written for the newcomer to the music as well as
the aficionado. It’s a valuable resource for musicians, concert emcees, as well
as radio deejays, who like to share stories about the music with their audience.
It received accolades at this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association’s
annual Trade Show and Fan Fest. |
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Chapters—there
are 26 with two appendices—include Roots, Women in
Bluegrass, the Business of Bluegrass, Pioneers, Instrument Companies, Branches
of Bluegrass, the effects of Radio and Television on bluegrass, a chapter on the
international aspect of this music and even a chapter on the Future of
Bluegrass. Details – this is a big, over-sized soft cover book, with 640 pages
and 411 photos. |
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Order t-shirts & cool stuff
custom printed with our colorful logo. Show the world how much
you love BLUEGRASS. |
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CONDITION OF ITEM |
Brand new book, still in protective shrink-wrap. This book is out of print and hard to find. You can get it here direct from the author. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! |
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GIFT SERVICE |
Add $5 for gift wrap with hand written autograph. |
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PAYMENT |
 We prefer PayPal, and also accept
money order or cashier's check. |
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SHIPPING |
We ship via Priority Mail within United States to arrive within 6-10 working days.
Only $7.70 to ship
anywhere in the USA . This book weighs almost 5 pounds. Please contact us with your complete address for a quote on international
shipping. |
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OUR GUARANTEE |
Purchase with confidence. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We allow returns within 7 days for ANY reason. We will refund the selling cost less freight cost. You are responsible for shipping the product back to us. |
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ABOUT US |
We are
the author and the publisher.
Email with any questions, concerns or special requests. |
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We think you'll be satisfied with the quality and scope of this book
Thank you for your interest.
Jan and Barry Willis
Email us
Jan and Barry Willis
73-1400 Hamiha Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 325-0321 |
