Michael Daves Interviews Tim O'Brien at RockyGrass 2016

Michael Daves (artistworks.com/michael-daves) sits down with the legendary Tim O'Brien backstage at RockyGrass 2016.
Tim is a staple in the Bluegrass scene having been a prominent multi-instrumentalist with a stand out voice for several decades. Tim was a founding member of Hot Rize along with Pete Wernick, Charles Sawtelle and Nick Forster in 1978 and over the next twelve years, the quartet earned recognition as one of America's most innovative and entertaining bluegrass bands. Hot Rize was given the first ever IBMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1990 and again in '93, Tim also took the IBMA's Male Vocalist of the Year honors. Tim continues to play and tour with Hot Rize who is now joined with Bryan Sutton. In November 2013 he was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and in 2014 won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for "The Earls of Leicester." There are many more accolades for Tim O'Brien as he's a household name in the genre.
In this interview Michael and Tim discuss musical and singing topics and sing duet performances of "Down in the Willow Garden" and "I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome." The latter includes Michael and Tim switching high and low parts mid way to show the contrast of vocal tones. "I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome" also appears as a lesson in the curriculum if you'd like to learn that song and all it's parts. Tim also does a solo performance of "Another Day" accompanying himself on the mandolin.
Please note this is just part 1 of a longer interview. For the full thing join the bluegrass vocal school with Michael Daves at ArtistWorks! For more info and free sample lessons visit artistworks.com/michael-daves

[@davesiler4064]

two of the finest!

[@michaelarrowood4315]

Awesome! I love Tim O'Brien.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

IMHO Tim's a genius. Michael's trending in that direction. Enjoy the ride!

[@RandyHooHa]

Fantastic! Love these RockyGrass interviews, thank you!

[@userillusion86]

Love it! Michaels guitar really sounds amazing. Looks like it's been modified a lot too, anyone know what the background on that is?

[@stevewalters3224]

😀

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Michael Daves playing in F position 'cause he can!