"The Mandolin of Bill Monroe: One-on-One With the Master"

90-minute video Hosted by John Hartford, with The Blue Grass Boys.
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The legendary "Father of Bluegrass" demonstrates the amazing mandolin technique and repertoire that have made him world-famous. He plays over 25 great tunes (some never heard before), including favorites such as Rawhide, Wheel Hoss, Muleskinner Blues, Tennessee Blues, Dusty Miller, Roanoke, Back to the Old Home, Pike County Breakdown, and many more. A must for his countless fans and for all mandolinists!

Our camera's eye reveals, up close, Bill's incredible facility and inventiveness on the mandolin. He plays and sings both solo and backed up by the Blue Grass Boys. In an intimate conversation with fellow musician John Hartford, Bill discusses a wide variety of topics: His musical development, ideas about performing and songwriting, memories of childhood, early touring days, his years on the Grand Ole Opry, and much more.

Extra! As a special bonus, we have added previously unseen footage of a performance for President Jimmy Carter at the White House in 1980, including rare duets between Bill Monroe and Doc Watson.