Description
This episode of the Mountain Home Music Radio Show, hosted by Joe Shannon, features Last Run. The band had been known as Ricochet, but changed their name to Last Run due to a relatively new country band using the same name, with the change officially starting December 1st. The new name comes from a song by Willard Gayheart titled My Last Run. The members of the band introduced on the show include Mr. Jimmy Trivette from Deep Gap, North Carolina, noted for his "real mellow voice", Steve Lewis from Todd, North Carolina, described as one of the finest musicians from the region and who plays the banjo, Randy Greer from Crumpler, North Carolina, the bass fiddle player who was returning after an 18-month break (his name is not explicitly stated in the introduction), and Mr. David Penley from Morganton, North Carolina, who plays the mandolin.
Several songs were performed or featured during the broadcast. The show opens with Greenville Trestle High by Jim Jett, described as a railroad song. This is followed by a Carter Stanley tune, I'll Take the Blame, sung by Jimmy Trivette. The band performs Minor Swing, which showcases their unique blend of jazz swing and bluegrass. Following this is the Alton Delmore gospel song, The Arm of God, which is from the band's first CD. Steve Lewis plays the banjo tune John Henry. Hank Weddington from Statesville, North Carolina, leads the audience singalong of Country Roads by John Denver. The band also plays The Cherokee Shuffle, described as a bluegrass interpretation of a Cherokee tradition. Two more gospel tunes are included: A Gathering in the Sky by Wayne Raney and the traditional song Better Farther On. Willard Gayheart's song Robin D is played. Love of the Mountains by Alan Mills is also featured. The band closes the program with the bluegrass standard Ruby.
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Subject
Bluegrass music
Appalachian Region, Southern
North Carolina, Western
Shannon, Joe Wayne, 1949-2014
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